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Myra and Kangwa are college sweethearts, and have been living in Malaysia since they met each other in university. However, it was by chance during a visit to Zambia that Myra wasn’t able to return to Malaysia to give birth to their first child - their daughter Mia. The couple share about how this has affected Myra’s ability to pass on her Malaysian nationality to their daughter, and how they’re raising their family despite the challenges brought on by Mia’s non-citizenship status.

Listen also to Evelyn's story, where she shares her difficulty of staying in Malaysia with her family.

This podcast was produced in collaboration with Freedom Film Network, and with support from Family Frontiers.

With MPs due to submit their statutory declarations on their choice of Prime Minister to the Agong this afternoon, we look at the developments and what happens next. First, we discuss the possible ways for the next Prime Minister to work with MPs across the political aisle. Then, we dive into the latest news that UMNO is putting forth Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as their candidate and what that might mean. Finally, we revisit an interview about who else is in the running.

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Since Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation, the country has been awash with political news daily, resulting in increasing anxiety and anger over the state affairs in Malaysia. We explore how this may affect mental health, and the best ways to navigate through it.

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It’s time for our monthly open clinic, where you get to ask a doctor about various health topics. This month, Prof Dr Winnie Chee, president of the Malaysian Dietitians Association joins us to answer your questions on supplements.

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It's being called a Code Red for Humanity. The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which was prepared by 234 scientists from 66 countries, highlights how human influence has warmed the climate at a rate that is unprecedented in at least the last 2,000 years. This sobering assessment - endorsed by the world's governments - is the first major review of the science of climate change since 2013. What does it predict and what needs to be done to prevent more catastrophe? We get the help of Meenakshi Raman, the president of Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Head of Programmes at the Third World Network, to break it down for us. 

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It ain't easy being green, and it's often even harder writing about and trying to convince others about the importance of environmental conservation. But aside from contending with short attention spans and a lack of interest from the public, environmental journalism also faces other challenges - lack of scientific or environmental training, a lack of resources or support from news editorials, and sponsors, and more. So what keeps environmental journalists going, and what role does environmental journalism play in combating what it called one of the greatest challenges of our time, climate change? Two journalists who report on environmental issues, Macaranga’s Law Yao Hua and Wong Kai Hui, join us to share their views.

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Shifts on a government level, a common occurrence in the Malaysian political landscape, do not bode well for businesses in the country. Amidst the pandemic and continuous lockdowns, what businesses are yearning for now is a sense of consistency. We speak to Vernon Chua of InnergiaLabs, and Daniel Cerventus Lim from NextUpAsia about how the political instability affects business, their wishlist for the incoming government and how they think we can get the economy back on track.

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MaGIC has launched the Social Impact Challenge Accelerator (SICA) which is its first impact-focused and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) driven accelerator. They have partnered with UNDP to bring a unique global inspired curriculum focusing on SDG alignments and impact measurement to assist startups and/or social enterprises to build impact-driven businesses. We speak to Pamela Ng, Manager for Social Innovation of MaGIC to find out more on what has been going on.

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When you think of famous pieces of art, fashion, or design, what comes to mind? Does your mind trend towards Western names or brands like the Mona Lisa, Chanel, or Giorgio Armani? Well, what about the artisans closer to home? Kylie Francis, co-founder of Dia Guild, an online platform curating Southeast Asian artisanal brands and stories, explains their dedication to championing Southeast Asian artisanship to a global audience.

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Othniel Ting speaks to Ooi Haw Yun, Chief Product Officer of Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia, about PreciousCover and BabyCover, Allianz's pre and post-natal insurance products. Discussed are what is included in the coverage, highlights of the products, and why Allianz began offering them.