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大马的公共交通建设并不完善，民众出门主要以汽车代步为主。具有玩具厂家族背景的两位年轻人，为了打造更环保的汽车脚垫，运用玩具制造的技术创办了Trapo。疫情之下，汽车行业备受冲击，车载配件的厂家亦受影响。Trapo推出了系列产品，满足后疫情之下的市场痛点，并把握机会努力拓展线下门店。在各大企业忙着发展电商业务时，反其道而行的Trapo加速布局线下商店，其中蕴含何种缘由？

Looks like things are looking up for the creative industry with the recent announcement by the government. Musicians and creatives alike have been through a rough patch over the past year and many have learned significant lessons throughout the pandemic. We catch up with singer-songwriter Azmyl Yunor as he gives his thoughts on the relaxation of SOPs and shares what is in place for him moving forward.

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By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, Facebook Gaming is opening its licensed music library to more creators - this comes after a partnership between Facebook and several major music companies. Sarah Harding, a member of UK’s pop group Girls Aloud has passed away at the age of 39 after a long battle with cancer. Canadian rapper Drake smashes another record with his newly released album ‘Certified Lover Boy'. Lastly, the Chinese social media platform Weibo suspended 22 K-pop accounts due to what they deemed as "irrational star-chasing behaviour".

With the announcement that the government is reopening the entertainment industry, what does this mean for owners of art spaces around town? Is this the right time? Uzair Sawal, co-founder of Fono KL shares his thoughts.

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On this week's short episode, we'll be speaking with Adrian Lau from The Posh Egg, a business selling ready-to-eat kodawari onsen eggs. Adrian started his small business over the pandemic, cooking and selling eggs from his home kitchen, and like many small businesses, it has done well in the past months with the rise of online sales over the MCOs we've had. And on the show, we'll find out about his business and what makes his eggs special.

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This week, the government announces an extension on expired road taxes and drivers licenses and the reopening of the post offices and JPJ centres, and Daniel explains why not all Japanese cars are considered 'JDM's'. In Part 2, Daniel explains why he's reviewing the Hyundai Kona for the third time in 2 years as he takes a spin in a newly-refreshed 2021 model.

Finally, in Part 3, Ariff highlights the cars worth talking about during the IAA 2021, as the leading German automotive manufacturers showcase their latest products, ideas and visions for the future of mobility. These include the Volkswagen ID.Life Concept, the Porsche Mission R cup car and four new all-electric Mercedes EQ models. We also discuss the jet-like Audi Gransphere Concept, the 100% recyclable BMW iVision Circular, the BMW Motorrad CE02 urban mini motorbike, and the return of the bubble car in the form of the Microlino 2.0.

Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil; If she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will… But before she became a fearsome would-be puppy murderer, Cruella was just a rebellious and stylish girl who dreamt of making it big in the fashion world. How she makes that transition is the story of Disney’s latest reimagining of one of its animated classics - this time, 101 Dalmatians. Starring a fabulously styled Emma Stone in the titular role, the movie also stars Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, and Paul Walter Hauser. We review the movie and talk about reimagining classic villains.

In an effort to address domestic violence cases, Jawi and the Department of Women’s Development are working together so that mosques in the Federal Territories are made into transit centres for survivors. We discuss how impactful this move will be, and why it's important to have transit centres with the right services and facilities.

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With Malaysia Day one week away, we revisit MA63 and what its implementation would mean for Sabah and Sarawak. First, we talk about the process of pushing it through in Parliament. Then, we dive into how having MA63 in place would change the economic landscape of East Malaysia. Finally, what would this actually mean for the people of Sabah and Sarawak?

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Yesterday, El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender, setting off debates on the opportunities and dangers of using cryptocurrency. Dhanya gives us the details.

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