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Due to the many lockdowns, and at-home learning, many children haven’t been getting the kind of social contact they would have had in pre-Covid times. With the world reopening, we look at how kids and parents can think about resocialising.

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Residents in the Klang Valley are facing yet another water cut, and many are using memes to cope. We talk about what makes a great meme and look at some favourites.

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We’ve experienced 18 months of living through an infectious disease pandemic, but we’ve been living with the global epidemic of non-communicable diseases for far longer. Yet, we’ve struggled to effectively address NCDs over the decades, particularly at the policy, strategic and financing levels. Do we want to exit the COVID-19 pandemic, only to walk right back into a worse NCD epidemic? We ask Prof Dr Nur Aishah Taib, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre; and Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, Chief Scientific Officer, Cancer Research Malaysia, what our national planning and budgeting should focus on when it comes to NCDs, through the lens of cancer prevention and care.

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Most of us understand that our relationship with the planet isn't great, and that for humanity to survive, we need to make some changes, and fast. It's easy to get overwhelmed, but one simple way forward is available in the form of Permaculture, which allows everyone the chance to be part of a transition to a more eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable future. How? We find out from two permaculture advocates and practitioners, Abdul Razak Abdul Aziz, the co-founder of SEEDS Malaysia, and Jumaatun Azmi, from Fairground. Together, they are also organising the Food Forest Forum, which will explore the elements of a sustainable, low maintenance, plant-based food production system.

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On the 8th of October, prominent journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This was an endorsement not just of journalism, but of journalism in a time where freedom of the press has come increasingly under threat. But what does this award actually mean and why should we care?

Ding Jo Ann of the Centre for Independent Journalism joins us to discuss.

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能源危机阴霾笼罩，导致全球股市受压，国际货币基金组织（IMF）更严厉警告通胀问题可能会引发的风险，并敦促美联储要做好准备，收紧货币政策。同时，该组织也将2021年全球经济增速小幅下调0.1个百分点至5.9%。另一方面，纵然能源危机岌岌可危，但马股依然无所畏惧，连续第6个交易走高，KLCI更在12日站上1,580点关口。马六甲证券研究主管刘礼誉将在节目当中分析通胀问题对于全球经济的冲击，还有马股接下来的走势。

What is the state of employment in Malaysia? Which industries are hiring and what are candidates looking for? What’s the outlook on the future of Malaysian salaries?

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Being the CEO of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara and Group CEO of TMC Life Sciences Berhad, Nadiah Wan talks to us about her time in medicine and business, her plans for Thomson Hospital and TMC Life Sciences, and more.

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With the pandemic forcing everyone inside for the better part of two years, interior design and making your space aesthetically pleasing has taken on new meaning. Managing director of Niro Ceramic Group, Ian Kok, shares insights into the Malaysian ceramics and tile industry, the company’s innovations in digitalising interior design, and the more than 40-year history of Niro Ceramic Group.

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Indonesia just like the rest of ASEAN has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with exceptionally high cases. However, with vaccination rates increasing significantly, is it time to relook at the equity market? Jerry Goh, Investment Manager Asia Equities at Aberdeen Standard Investments tells us how to position for this re-rating.

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