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For women, the menstrual cycle is at the heart of the reproductive process. If you are having trouble conceiving, a look at your menstrual cycle, and any related problems, may provide valuable clues about your fertility issues and what you can do. Join Dr Nurhazinat Yunus, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, and Fertility Specialist, from TMC Fertility @ Thomson Hospital, to better understand menstrual disorders, and how they should be managed if you’re trying to get pregnant.

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In 2031, will the first humans have already landed on Mars? According to analysts, the first people to set foot on the red planet have already been born. With billionaires pumping extraordinary resources into space travel, will the vast unknown get more familiar over the next decade? We glimpse into the future with Professor Emerita Dato Seri Dr Mazlan Othman, astrophysicist and pioneer of Malaysia's space sector, to understand just how close we are to becoming true extraterrestrials.

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Jessie Chong, Director of BizPod at Taylor’s University, shares how the BizPod creates a startup culture on campus, some of the students’ ingenious innovations, and the importance of providing that crucial head start to their entrepreneurial journeys.

While the past year and a half haven’t been easy for most of us, it’s been particularly challenging for many older adults. They’ve been among the high-risk groups for COVID-19, they’ve struggled to deal with the impact of lockdown restrictions on their physical activities, and many of them have spent long months apart from their families, especially their children and grandchildren. But have we been doing enough to put their well-being first? Ahead of the tabling of Budget 2022, consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre joins us to discuss how we can start prioritising the needs of senior citizens and what’s on her wishlist for Budget 2022. 

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Malaysia has not been spared by the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on supply chains worldwide, with Bloomberg reporting that the global supply chain disruptions were expected to last until at least next year. How does this affect the average consumer?

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British tech giant Sage has gone to great lengths to ensure employee wellbeing and happiness against the backdrop of this raging pandemic. We speak with veteran tech MD Arlene Wherett about their much deserved nomination by Glassdoor as one of the Best Places To Work in 2021, the company’s “flexible human work” model, and how organisations can emulate their success in consciously putting their employees first.

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Being Asia’s first employee ecosystem that promotes better health, wealth and wellness, CXA strives to provide the best possible healthcare at an affordable price through early detection and disease prevention. Rosaline Chow, the Founder and CEO discusses with us why she started CXA, how the pandemic affected sales and her hopes for the company.

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农业部近日公布数据，因为气候的关系，在2017年到2021年之间，我国有4万英亩的稻田因水灾，以及超过9千英亩的稻田因为干旱而收成全无。

究竟本地的农业因气候变迁受到怎么样的打击。疫情下，外劳人力短缺是否也对他们造成影响？

The UK is hosting the UN Climate Change Conference COP26. Why is climate action important? How does the UK engage Malaysia on the climate and clean growth agenda? Find out from British High Commissioner to Malaysia Charles Hay.

For more information, visit https://ukcop26.org

The Hong Kong equities market has been in the doldrums as its fortunes are tied closely to China. Worries over policy uncertainty, the unfolding Evergrande saga and slowing economic growth have been the main risks to the market. But is 2022 the year to relook at the equity market?

Tham Mun Hon, Head of Greater China Research at UOB Kay Hian gives us his investment outlook and top picks for the market.

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