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It’s an occupational hazard. As a doctor, you’re constantly inundated by calls from friends and family for medical advice. But not everyone has access to a doctor when they need it. And Google is not the way to go. This is why Dr. Raymond Choy and his friends created DOC2US - so you too are just a phone call or chat away from expert medical advice, evidence-based information, referrals, as well as e-prescriptions. We discuss the startup’s growth, the pandemic’s impact on their services, and how they plan to further enhance the patient’s journey.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to journalists experimenting with new ways to reach their audiences, including through subscription-based email newsletters. We get the lowdown from the founder of one such newsletter, #BeritaBaruNakUp, created by journalist Zurairi A.R. in one of his many hats. BBNU synthesizes social media trends and provides socio-political analysis; find out more at bbnu.online. 

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James Teo, Transport & Logistics analyst from Bloomberg gives us a sense on whether airline stocks are worth investing now after more than a year of struggle as airlines in Asia-Pacific are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Global supply chain disruptions are expected to last until at least next year. And according to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, Malaysia has not been spared. Alvin Chua, President, Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders tells us the issues on the ground whilst giving us his opinion on the Bumi equity issue for his industry.

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Covid-19 and now high jet fuel prices have been the immediate challenges for the aviation sector. But even before this, Malaysia Airlines has been struggling despite bailouts to the tune of RM28billion. Captain Izham Ismail, Group CEO of Malaysian Aviation Group tells us if this restructuring plan will work and if not, is this the end fo the road for our national airline?

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As businesses prepare for economic recovery, it is crucial for them to keep up with the latest trends in technology. Keith speaks to Shazurawati Abdul Karim, Executive Vice President and also VP for Business Services of TM ONE, about humanised technology and how TM ONE is doing its part to support businesses and the public sector.

Jerald Joseph from SUHAKAM explains whether Malaysia's election to the United Nations Human Rights Council is an opportunity to bolster its human rights credentials at home.

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Patrick Diamond from Queen Mary University of London helps unpack a Covid-19 report by UK MPs highlighting the country’s failure to do more to stop the virus from spreading early in the pandemic.

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With higher inflation, rising energy costs and the end of the cheap money, what does this mean for Asian economies? Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy at Mizuho Bank warns us of what to expect and which countries will struggle with this triple risk.

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This week, Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of songs that define the early 60s to 80s.