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The rise of robo-advisors has taken the world by storm and grown in popularity especially with millennials and Gen Z. But as exciting as this development has been, is it the be all, end all financial solution? What of the human touch? Sim Wie Boon speaks to licensed financial planner Yap Ming Hui of Whitman Independent Advisors for his views on the limitations of robo-advisors and how to better integrate it into your investment portfolio.

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We talk to Petaling Jaya MP, Maria Chin Abdullah on the recent Selangor State Government's decision to de-gazette half of the Kuala Langat North forest as a permanent reserve which has been met with heavy criticism for the lack of transparency.

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The Ministry of Finance issued a Pre-Budget Statement (PBS) for Budget 2022, the first in our country’s history. With this, specific metrics can be tracked such as the economic outlook, tax revenue performance status and the public expenditure status for 2021. It also revealed the priorities of Budget 2022. Julia Goh, Senior Economist from UOB gives us her views on this maiden report.

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Despite the impact of Covid-19 and uncertain economic environment, Lagenda Properties is upbeat in achieving its RM1 billion sales target for this year. Managing director Dato Doh Jee Ming comes on the Breakfast Grille to discuss Lagenda's business and his plans moving forward.

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PwC Malaysia is bringing back the Building Trust Awards this year and it is the first to be held virtually. Participating companies will be assessed on the quality of companies’ corporate reporting, and how they are perceived by their stakeholders. This year, all constituents of both the FBM KLCI 30 and FBM Mid 70 on Bursa Malaysia are qualified for the shortlisting stage. In addition, the general public will be able to take part in the public poll to weigh in on which companies they feel have done the most to build trust. Join the poll to vote on companies that you trust at https://bit.ly/pwctrustpoll21.

Andrea Chloe Wong, a Philippines’ political analyst helps us understand the twist and turns as well as the leading contenders in the upcoming 2022 Philippines elections as President Rodrigo Duterte is poised to step down after 6 years in office.

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US markets continue their bullish trend. We ask Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence if this is due to better than expected corporate earnings in the coming quarters or the Fed monetary policy.

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母亲患癌去世，让Kelvin戴启运意识到金钱的重要，也让他在20岁的年纪走上创业之路。

从一开始单纯看到办活动时需要印刷T恤、活动海报、赠品贴纸等，因此开创了SenangPrint印刷事业。后来因疫情迫使，让他想到要开拓设计服务并开启了实习设计师的求职平台—Artmeet。

5年的时间，他试过到处融资，却分文未得。曾经打造稳定商业模式，却因为一场疫情生意额剧降。

本集开门见商，来听听这位96年出生的创业家创业5年的心得与教训。

With their brand new full-length Glow On, American hardcore band Turnstile marvelously demonstrates a band taking matters in their own hands in pursuit of their own unique sound. With interesting fusions transcending subgenres, razing boundaries and perhaps paving a way to re-shape hardcore punk music; we analyze this exciting record - sharing our first impressions of this 15-track album, and more.

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, Spotify rolled out their latest personalized experience - 'Blend' that allows users to put their music compatibility to the test with a friend. Tencent Holdings ended all music exclusive rights after Chinese regulators barred it from doing deals of that nature. Daptone Records to release a live album to commemorate their 20th anniversary, set to be released on October 1st. Lastly, Disney star turned singer Olivia Rodrigo had added members of Paramore to songwriting credits on her latest hit ‘Good 4 U’.