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The Global War on Terror was launched in response to the September 11 terror attacks in New York, activating multi-lateral international action and cooperation to counter-terrorism. But have these initiatives had the intended effect? We discuss the lessons that can be drawn from the Global War on Terror two decades post 9/11.

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ASEAN is gaining investor interest even as US mega-tech stocks gain to uncomfortable levels in the midst of record money printing, says Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited in Chicago.

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This week - in conjunction with Malaysia Day - we dive into the sounds of some of the greatest Malaysian jazz minds both past & present.
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01:13 - Asiabeat - Dangdut

04:40 - Nazrin - Lightbulb

10:22 - Funkatorie - Always Love

15:32 - John Dip Silas - Upside Down

22:02 - Dani Komari - If You Stay

25:54 - Ning Baizura - Biarkan

31:33 - Tilu - Jantung Hati

34:36 - Mafidz - Igauku

38:28 - Alena Murang - Meno

43:56 - WVC Jazz Ensemble - Putra Putri

51:45 - Bassment Syndicate - 370am

57:20 - NJWA - Before

60:52 - Sasha Ningkan - Mimpi

64:08 - Yuna - Live Your Life

67:21 - Dasha Logan - Played It Wrong

72:00 - Francissca Peter - Lover Man

75:29 - Sheila Majid - Kasih (Melangkah Pergi)

81:49 - Innuendo - Ratu Hati

In this episode of I Love KL, our resident heritage conservation expert Elizabeth Cardosa shared her thoughts on the National Library, focusing on the design of the roof and the architecture of the building, as well as the role the institution still has in our society.

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Whether we’re talking about Wes Anderson’s art nouveau pastels, Tim Burton’s gothic surrealism, or the Wachowskis’ polished visions of the future, how something looks onscreen is often half the story. On our Supercut this week, we discuss aesthetics in film and television: what worked, what fell flat, and what visuals remain framed in our minds.

Today, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Malaysian mothers have equal rights as Malaysian fathers to confer citizenship to their overseas-born children. We celebrate this momentous decision and look at why it’s significant.

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The Selangor state government has announced the regazettement of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve, after massive pushback from the public. First, we speak to a representative of a coaltion that fought for this decision to learn of its significance. Then, we look at the long journey it took to get to this point. And finally, we explore the legal measures needed in ensuring this does not happen again.

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Breast cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially when it is detected early. And with greater accessibility to screening tests like mammograms, as well as greater awareness about breast self-exams, early detection of breast cancer has improved over the decades. But with statistics indicating a significant number of Malaysian women diagnosed with breast cancer in the late stages, have we done enough? What are the barriers to early detection of breast cancer, and what questions and misconceptions about breast cancer screening and diagnosis that women continue to have? We find out from consultant clinical oncologist Dr Jennifer Leong from Sunway Medical Centre.

 A lot has been said about the largest opposition bloc, Pakatan Harapan, over the past year or so, particularly of its leader, Anwar Ibrahim. Langkah Sheraton happened because members of Pakatan Harapan decided to leave. And since Langkah Sheraton, Harapan hasn’t appeared to be an inspiring united force. Anwar Ibrahim himself hasn’t been successful in cobbling together the numbers, despite repeatedly indicating that he can or has. The question is, does Pakatan Harapan need a new leader? Ariff Adi Putera from the Institute of Development Studies joins us to discuss.

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Buka Sekolah Kami! is a coalition of teachers, parents, educational institutions, medical professionals and grassroots organizations, who believe that the cost of school closures greatly outweigh the benefits. They are advocating for policy makers to prioritize the reopening of schools on a national level, and the need for a decentralised solution, and an end to blanket policies. In this second episode of our series on the issue, we speak to Consultant Child Psychologist Katyana Azman about how school closures impact our children, in terms of their mental and physical health, and also in terms of the development of their socioemotional and critical thinking skills. Ultimately we ask - why is face to face learning and interaction so important for them?