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According to a press release by the Business Events Council of Malaysia (BECM), livelihoods and jobs contributing to over RM27.5 billion to Malaysia's GDP are at stake with further delays to reopening this crucial industry.

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Neurostimulation technologies designed to help stroke victims may soon be producing better athletes, better musicians and, perhaps, a better you. We’re not the only ones upgrading ourselves: AI is learning to do it, too.

Global Mobility Service, Inc (GMS) is innovating at the intersection of fintech, transportation, and IoT. Through its proprietary payment assurance and data collection devices and mobility service platform, GMS partners with financial institutions to offer auto loans to those who fail credit screenings. They address some of society’s most challenging issues such as financial inclusion, poverty reduction, and carbon emissions elimination. They began operations in Japan under Tokushi Nakashima in 2013 and now has offices in Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines and South Korea. We speak to the CEO and Executive Officer of GMS Philippines Inc, Kazumasa Nakashima to discuss more on their sustainability efforts and their future plans for growth.

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Dato' Stewart LaBrooy shares his take on the development of the REIT industry, how the industry has fared during the pandemic, and what the future holds for the different portfolios.

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Talk of a windfall tax has resurfaced in Malaysia but is it a good idea for the economy and is it actually regressive? Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountant tells us.

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We speak to Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin, President of the Paralympics Council of Malaysia on Malaysia's record haul, the controversy surrounding Ziyad Zolkefli, preparations for Paris 2024, as well as how the country and government should build on the success of Malaysia's Tokyo Paralympics.

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Malaysia has long championed for 30% representation of women in leadership positions, but the actual results in our political and legislative spheres remain lacking. Barely 15% of MPs in the Dewan Rakyat are women, while only 9 women occupy ministerial positions in the current government, out of 69 posts.

Tengku Nur Qistina, Researcher from the Socio-Policy Department at ISIS Malaysia gives us some policy suggestions to correct this.

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Professor Ben Cowling helps us unpack the latest developments and research taking the global stage about the need for Booster jabs, as debates continue to rage about the importance of prioritizing vaccine equity with billions still unvaccinated worldwide.

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Macroeconomic data from China has been uneven pointing to slower growth especially domestic consumption. Will the debt crisis by the world's most indebted property company, Evergrande make matters worse and have a contagion effect? Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP gives us his views.

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Have you ever thought of an eco-friendly vinyl record? Not-for-profit music label Needs out of London has partnered up with Holland’s Green Vinyl Records to produce the world’s first 100% recyclable vinyl record that could potentially be a game-changer. Founder of Needs, Bobby, joins us on the show to shed more light on this eco-friendly project, elucidating on the benefits of this approach, and more.

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