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The Covid-19 pandemic has inarguably reversed the gains of Malaysia's poverty eradication programme, with both middle-income and lower-income communities facing economic hardship affecting basic survival. What kind of policy responses are needed to tackle poverty in the post-pandemic era? Ahead of the International Day of the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, we discuss the challenges and potential solutions with Dato' Shareen Shariza Dato' Abdul Ghani, CEO of Yayasan Sejahtera & Dato' Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of Mercy Malaysia.

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The government is reportedly looking to tighten Malaysian cybersecurity laws, and is preparing recommendations for Cabinet consideration, according to comments by Datuk Abdul Latiff Ahmad, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions). What will governments and businesses need to do to bolster cybersecurity efforts? We discuss the cybersecurity landscape and potential policy measures with Dr. Aswami Ariffin of CyberSecurity Malaysia.

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Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ Bank, discusses Singapore monetary policy, the impact of inflation, and expected growth for the next year.

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Disruptions in the global supply chain and rising prices are the focal point for financial markets this week even as the US economy reflates. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence, discusses.  

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Live shows are finally making a comeback! We take you through several forthcoming shows that you can support and enjoy either virtually or physically. Mak Wai Ho also joins us for a chat to share his thoughts on this return and the necessary steps needed as independent venue Live Fact finally opens its doors to eager music fans.

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By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, Ticketmaster gets in trouble with the BTS Army due to ticketing difficulties, music streaming service Deezer rolling out tailor-made music to suit your mood, and Crooner Tony Bennett setting a new Guinness World Record at 95 years old.

In this week's news segment: the Malaysian Automotive Industry is on the road to recovery, the police have been been testing the outlandish BMW M3, and Daniel urges caution on the roads as the interstate borders reopen. In Part 2, we discuss two new entry-level pickup trucks in the form of the JMC Vigus Pro and the Isuzu D-Max Auto Plus 4x2, and the new Geely Boyue X. Finally, in Part 3, Daniel tells us about the rare and underappreciated 1991 Honda Integra XSi (DA6 ) Hatchback.

Here's a question to get the existential crisis going - are we all in a simulation? And if we are, who's the hero of this story? In the case of Ryan Reynolds' character in Free Guy, he's just a non-player character (NPC) with no real purpose... until he decides otherwise. In this episode, we talk about the highly anticipated comedy, Free Guy, in all its chaotic, colourful glory

Civil society organisations are objecting to the Independent Police Conduct Commission Bill, or the IPCC Bill, in its current form. We look into the reasons behind this rejection, and what we can do to make it better.

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On average, five couples file for divorce in Malaysia every hour. We look at the increasing divorce rates, and whether the system offers enough support for couples and families. First, Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh has highlighted the need for more help for families and children going through divorce - we discuss what that might look like. And then, what are the ins and outs of the divorce process itself - and is it fair to both parties?

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