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The pandemic has revealed gaps in protecting the most vulnerable. Associate Professor Dr Saidatulakmal Mohd, Associate Professor of Economics, at Universiti Sains Malaysia discusses social protection measures that are much needed and how best we can fund a more comprehensive program.

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海底电缆在互联网的世界里扮演着重要的角色。由于国盟早前决定取消豁免沿海贸易政策，最终导致谷歌和脸书决定绕过马来西亚。外界都忧虑在失去了这个重大的建设项目，可能会对我国的投资环境造成不小的冲击，尤其是在科技项目的投资中，我们会失去竞争力。前交通部长、芙蓉区国会议员陆兆福来到我们的节目当中来跟我们聊聊这个话题，并了解在谷歌和脸书选择绕道大马后会对我们造成什么损失。

We speak to Mieke De Schepper, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, Amadeus on how this global travel technology leader sees the future of the travel industry and what solutions and services the customers as well as the travel eco-system are interested in.

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In an interview with Reuters, Datuk Seri Najib Razak does not rule out seeking re-election despite the 1MDB scandal. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs discusses the former Prime Minister’s popularity and its impact on Barisan Nasional’s chances in GE15.

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Last week, China formally submitted a request to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership - also known as the CP-TPP, what is China's motivation and is China ready to undergo the structural changes necessary in order to comply with the requirements?

We speak to Dr Juita Mohamad, Indo-Pacific Fellow, Perth USAsia Centre on this matter.

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With China’s policy revamps and Evergrande debt concerns, not to mention a stuttering global economy, markets are unsurprisingly jittery, but it’s a buying opportunity to pad portfolios with resource, industrials and financial stocks, says Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management.

员工因为担心感染新冠病毒，老板能否因此解雇他？

员工迟迟等不到疫苗接种，能否要求老板为他安排？

合同双方能不能以新冠病毒为不可抗力条款，单方面解除合约？

针对这一连串因为疫情衍生的法律问题，我们今天邀请到 Dougles Yee Advocates & Solicitors 的林碧芬律师来为我们解惑。

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavours from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. Prehistoric indie pop band from Taiwan, The Dinosaur's Skin, joins us to shed more light on their new ep 'Millions of Years apart', writing upbeat songs with sad lyrics, the challenges of playing live shows as dinosaurs and more.

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01:20 - 黃宣YELLOW - 怪天氣 (Feat. 9M88)

05:25 - Reversing Into Garage - 門禁

08:21 - The Dinosaur’s Skin - Jurassic Ride

11:28 - The Dinosaur’s Skin Interview 1

17:55 - The Dinosaur’s Skin - Millions of Years Apart ( Feat. MANDARK)

20:50 - The Dinosaur’s Skin Interview 2

29:08 - The Dinosaur’s Skin - All My Friends Are Dead

31:51 - Sunset Rollercoaster - 忘情水 (Cover)

26:37 - It’s Your Fault - Young Love (feat. 仔仔)

24:07 - 水源 Xuei Yuan - 風來吹 (Wind Blowing)

48:02 - MANDARK - Tattoo (Feat. The Dinosaur’s Skin)
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In collaboration with Taiwan Asean Music Action (TAMA), an initiative by The Ministry of Culture of Taiwan and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia. Head to www.taiwanaseanmusicaction.com for more information.

The Epic Games vs Apple trial ended with a ruling that’s both favourable and not for these two tech giants. Lawyer Lesley Lim joins us on the show to help break down the ruling and point out some interesting things that she observed throughout the trial.

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Impressive Chelsea are too strong for Tottenham and take their place at the top after 5 matches. Saido Mane hit his 100th Liverpool goal in their win over Crystal Palace whilst shot shy Man City could not find a way past resolute Southampton. Man Utd are involved in a controversial win at West Ham on Sunday and the guys talk up Brentford & Brighton.