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Following the launch of the new political party, Parti Kuasa Rakyat, we look into the emergence of new political parties and where they fit in our current system. First, we discuss what these new parties signify for our democracy and how they are affected by the coalition system. We then hear from new party, Parti Aspirasi Sains Malaysia, on how they're navigating all this. Finally, we revisit a conversation from the Breakfast Grille on what it was like for MUDA to come together.

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Yesterday in Parliament, Hulu Langat MP Datuk Hasanuddin Mohd Yunus raised the issue of 'Tan Sri' and 'Datuk Seri' characters in TV dramas giving those titles a bad image by “engaging in immoral activities”. We discuss the MP's concern.

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On the last day of the Parliament sitting, lawmakers discussed Malaysia's stance on the Aukus pact, Covid-19 testing for teachers, divorce petitions in the past year, and extending the school holidays.

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During the strictest lockdowns of this pandemic, many of us felt the loss of something we had taken for granted - the freedom to move around in open spaces, for our mental wellbeing. In today’s Mind Matters, we look at how the physical and built environment impacts our mental health. We explore this link in the context of urban development, recreational spaces, and community initiatives, together with Ellisha Othman, Managing Director, Thrive Well; Uta Dietrich, Think City’s Lead for Social Resilience; and Jane Leong, Mah Sing's Director of Group Strategy & Operations, who spearheads Mah Sing Foundation.

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There has been an increase in chatter about cannabis in recent years, particularly when it comes to legalising medical cannabis? It was recently brought up by Muar MP Syed Saddiq. But should Malaysia legalise medical benefits? And what would be its benefits?

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Several weeks ago, it was leaked that Facebook had known that Instagram was making body image issues worse for one in three teen girls. This was reported to be based on its internal research, and that the company had found that the app was harmful for teens, especially teen girls. We dive into how social media can be both empowering and harmful for teenagers, and in conjunction with International Day of the Girl Child yesterday, we will also take a closer focus on the impact of social media on teenage girls. Alia Lee, a teenager herself, joins us to share her insights, alongside clinical psychologist Shaleen Chrisanne.

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According to the EY, more than 70% of SMEs in Malaysia either maintained or increased the level of digitization of their business practices over the past 12 months. The world of finance has experienced significant digitalisation as well, with the advent of digital banking. What does this mean for the future of business banking? How are SMEs evolving their approach to banking? We discuss.

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You may be familiar with first-party data strategies that are set to take the spotlight when all the major browsers go cookieless next year. But have you heard of zero-party data? Daniel Henriksen, Head of Programmatic Strategy, joins us to talk about both first-party and zero-party data, as well as how brands can create trust among consumers to facilitate the sharing of ZPD.

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Having a vision to improve the drinking culture in Malaysia, Kim Choong founded ThirstMag back in 2012 and has been collaborating with industry experts and connecting drinkers. She joins us to talk about how the pandemic has affected the industry, drinking trends and more.

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Malaysian equity markets have been impacted by the glove sector in 2021 but will 2022 see better performance for the FBMKLCI? Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Research at RHB Investment Bank tells us how to position our portfolio for the new year and what his top picks are.

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