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An origin tale that many have argued came years too late, Black Widow tells the story of Natasha Romanoff's origins, as well as what she got up to after Captain America: Civil War. Starring Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Rachel Weisz alongside Scarlett Johannson, it's a grittier take on a Marvel film, dealing with espionage, and what it means to reckon with your past. We talk about the film, and where it fits into the Marvelverse.

Three MACC officers have been detained for allegedly misappropriating funds; however, they are being investigated by the MACC itself. This sparked off criticisms that the anti-graft body needs to be held accountable so that it's more effective and independent. We discuss this with Cynthia Gabriel from C4.

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According to the PM, more Malaysians are slipping into poverty because of the pandemic. We look into what this means by first, understanding the statistics and what needs to be done. Then, we expand on reports that suggest women are returning to abusive partners because of financial pressures. Finally, do we need to be worried about structural unemployment?

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After six days of the Langkawi Travel Bubble, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has considered it a success, with plans to open up more travel bubble destinations. We look at what this means for Langkawi and for domestic tourism.

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Today's proceedings were heavy on COVID-19 updates, from the cost of treating the pandemic, to the changing protocols at Covid Assessment Centres. Separately- a call from Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar for urgent reviews on the minimum wage.

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Having to undergo joint replacement surgery, such as at your knee or your hip, can be scary, even if the pain in your joints is debilitating or affects your everyday activities. But with advances such as minimally invasive techniques and new technologies, joint replacement surgeries have come a long way. Dato' Dr Badrul Shah Badaruddin, consultant orthopaedic and sports surgeon, and Assoc Prof Dr Ruslan Nazaruddin Simanjuntak, consultant orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon from ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital share how these advances have improved outcomes for patients.

The message is clear - we only have a small window left to save the Malayan tiger. More than just a national icon, tigers play a critical role in maintaining the balance of our forest ecosystem. To know how many tigers still remain in Peninsula Malaysia and where, a definitive new survey is being carried out, and thousands of camera traps have been placed throughout the rainforest, providing a rare insight into what happens deep in our rainforests, but also the dangers that lurk within. The film "Malaysia's Last Tigers" which is set to debut on National Geographic, looks at the work behind Malaysia's very first National Tiger Survey and how this has galvanized action to save the Malayan tiger. We catch up with the film's directors and producers, Harun Rahman and Lara Ariffin, to discuss the film they made, and also to learn about the NGO called RIMAU which they set up, to help with the preservation of the Malayan tiger.

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The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with Biji-biji Initiative and Me.reka, is back this year to ignite new ideas and innovations in civic engagement through YSEALI (Young South-East Asian Leaders Initiative) Boot Camp 2021: Sparking Digital Action - Sabah and Sarawak Edition. The camp will be held on October 4th 2021. 

On the show with us today, to discuss everything about this camp are some of the brains behind this programme -- Navin Janak Binwani, partner at Biji-biji initiative AND Syed Rusydie, Co-Founder and Director, HAUS KCH.

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A recent study by Sage shows SMEs around the world are united by a desire to create impact. They want to contribute positively to their community, environment, and to promote diversity. We discuss the challenges SMEs face in trying to create more positive impact, how to balance their varied priorities and business motivations – as well as how doing the right thing for their businesses, customers, and community can all go hand in hand.

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Thought For Food is the world’s next-generation innovation engine for food and agriculture. Through their work, they have engaged over 20,000 young innovators from more than 175 countries around the world. Over the years, they have come across as some of the most innovative food products and solutions that take us one step closer to a regenerative, resilient food future. Christine Gould, the CEO & Founder discusses with us the problems with Southeast Asia’s food supply chain, the rise of unemployment and how climate change affects it.

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