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We try to understand the ever-shifting dynamics and loyalties in Sabah state politics with Dr Bridget Welsh.

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Strength training consists of exercises that increase muscular strength. However, contrary to popular belief, strength or resistance training is not only for athletes or for people who are trying to bulk up. Dr Arvin Raj, a sports medicine physician and a certified strength and conditioning specialist, joins us to explain why strength training has health benefits for everyone, regardless of age or athletic abilities, and why there’s no better time to start than the new year.

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哈里王子在回忆录中，把敌军塔利班形容为棋子挑起了塔利班的怒火。王子昔日的同袍担心这种自行揭露军事行动的言论会威胁哈里王子的人身安全，甚至让海外服役的英军遭遇塔利班支持者的报复，所以都谴责哈里王子的披露内容是不负责任的。哈利王子明天就要面向全球发行的这本回忆录『Spare 后备人选』，究竟有没有失了分寸？

One million species are currently at risk of extinction. Back in 2011, almost 200 countries agreed to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, a set of 20 targets intended to protect nature, save biodiversity and enhance its benefits for people. All 20 targets were missed. In late December 2022, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was finally signed, a landmark agreement which consists of four key goals and a set of 23 targets, intended to address biodiversity loss, restore ecosystems and protect indigenous rights. Will this truly act as "a framework for all life on earth?" We discuss the highs and lows of the outcomes from the biodiversity talks at COP15 with Theiva Lingam, a public interest lawyer and environmental activist, and the legal advisor for Sahabat Alam Malaysia.

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Melanie Hwa's passion to explore the natural world has been her guiding compass throughout her career. On this episode, Melanie joins us to share why she decided to leave the corporate world to pursue a career in diving and of course, how she defines success. 

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It’s already 2023. Malaysian companies can no longer avoid adopting ESG into their systems. But a common concern is still that ESG may be costly and time-consuming. Is this a myth or reality? To help us better understand the current ESG landscape, common misconceptions, and why it matters for SMEs and startups, we speak to Ahila Ganesan, Founder of Future LinQ.

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Many businesses have faced the pandemic head on and come out the other side. Now, the question is: what does it take for a brand to not just hang on by a thread, but to actively grow and thrive? Russell Pearson, an award winning business owner, founder of the Forge Business Program, and host of the Marketing Report Podcast - also known as the Brand Design Guy and the Business Blacksmith - has the answers.

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Petworld is the parent company of the familiar pet food brands on retail shelves, such as ProDiet, ProBalance and Natural Clump. We spoke to Choy Peng Yew, the Group CEO of PetWorld to discuss his business operations and him being among the Top Nominees of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Malaysia awards.

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The dust may have settled post-GE15, but another election looms on the horizon: the UMNO party elections, which must be held within 6 months of the general elections. What clues can we glean from the upcoming UMNO General Assembly on the strategic direction, election dates, and most importantly, who will helm Malaysia’s oldest political party? Long-time political observer and columnist Mohsin Abdullah weighs in.

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The Hong Kong and Chinese equity markets have been the outperformers among Asian markets on a year to date basis no thanks to China ending their covid zero strategy. We ask Tan Teng Boo CEO of Capital Dynamics Group what are the best proxies buys for this theme and his views on other Asian markets.

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