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Kishore Mahbubani, former diplomat, author of the book "Has China Won?", and Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, of the National University of Singapore (NUS) discusses the US-China conflict and how a resolution, if any, could be achieved.

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It was reported that about 90% of Members of Parliament (MPs) did not attend the afternoon parliamentary sessions, causing a delay to proceedings as the quorum was not met.

Aira Azhari, Manager of the Democracy and Governance Unit, IDEAS & Member of The Seed Community for a Professional Parliament discusses their lackadaisical behavior.

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US President Joe Biden has been beset with foreign policy missteps in his first year of office, with both partners and rivals. The Afghanistan withdrawal was criticized for lack of coordination and consultation with NATO allies, while the recent AUKUS defence pact created consternation with France as well as China. We discuss the highlights of President Biden's address at the 76th UN General Assembly and whether he's signalled a strategy to restore American credibility on the global stage.

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Both the S&P and Dow snapped their respective four-day losing streaks thanks to the Fed not making any any surprising moves following its two-day meeting, though Evergrande’s debt crisis and US inflation remain concerns, says Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited, Chicago.

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Earlier this month, Pereka Bandar hosted a forum titled “Towards a National Urban Design Compendium”, aimed at educating Malaysians on the need for our cities to be designed based on principles that are sustainable and all-encompassing. What are the core tenets and philosophies of the National Urban Design Compendium and are we ready to have one? President of Pereka Bandar, Shuhana Shamsuddin, who moderated the event, joined us to share what was discussed.

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Whether set in an office, an apartment with famous purple walls or featuring dysfunctional families (honestly - take your pick), sitcoms have always been the television equivalent of a warm, much-needed hug, accompanied by a belly laugh or two. In this episode of Supercut, we dive into our favourites and talk about what makes the format tick.

In a Parliamentary reply on Tuesday, the Prime Minister revealed that over RM1 million was spent on office renovations and furniture for ministers and their deputies. We discuss whether this spending is justified, and what measures are in place to oversee the use of public funds for these purposes.

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Groups have been calling for the inclusion of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programmes in secondary schools, adding to conversations of why it may be the future. First, we talk about how much jobs and careers have changed over time and where TVET fits in. Then, how we would integrate TVET into our school syllabus. And finally, we discuss what we can learn from other countries.

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The disappearance and death of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old from Florida, has captured a lot of attention, with social media users sharing theories and possible sightings online. But, does this shift the focus away from the crime? We find out more with a lawyer.

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Today in Parliament, MPs brought up the rotation system that will kick into effect once schools reopen, discussing worries about the digital divide and how students will cope. Other highlights include statistics on domestic abuse, and a press conference about the shortcomings of MySejahtera in displaying one's vaccine status.

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