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Evolet is a home-grown digital platform that provides secure salary management for employers, as well as financial access and savings for the unbanked. We catch up with Founder and CEO Johnson Yu to discuss the challenges in serving the needs of unbanked Malaysians and the migrant workforce in the country, how they plan to digitalise the underserved segment of the population, and how all of this started with a conversation with a grass cutter.

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Despite all the controversy due to the pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics ended on a high note for the Japanese hosts. Similarly, Malaysia’s campaign ended with a silver medal in the cycling keirin event on the final day, bringing the total medal tally to two. How does this achievement compare to previous Games? We run through the highlights with journalist Haresh Deol.

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Muar MP Syed Saddiq speaks to The Morning Run about parti MUDA's stance on the September confidence vote and Tan Sri Muhyiddin's support in parliament, the need for political compromises, claims and concerns of party hopping, MUDA's political allies and partners, and thoughts on his charges.

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Yesterday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced some relaxation of restrictions for fully vaccinated people. For example, allowing long-distance couples to meet and for parents to cross districts and states to visit children under 18 years old. Dr. Khoo Yoong Khean, Managing Editor, Malaysian Medical Gazette discusses how we could continue to re-open while balancing public health needs and resources.

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With the rapid growth and strong global demand for semiconductor chips, we speak to the Managing director of QES Group, Chew Ne Weng on his ambitions and challenges to expand his manufacturing as he outlines his plans for China and when he will begin rewarding his shareholders.

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8 August marks 54 years since the establishment of ASEAN. While the bloc has been a useful forum for cooperation and engagement among the 10 member states, there have been questions about the effectiveness of ASEAN in light of the pandemic experience. We reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of ASEAN with analyst Muhd Sinatra.

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The UK has faced one challenge after another, from Brexit to escalating Covid-19 cases last year, and now the Delta variant. Thomas Moore, Senior Investment Director at Aberdeen Standard Investments discusses his outlook and stock picks.

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The S&P 500 nailed record highs after U.S job numbers ran past market estimates. Does this increase expectations that the Fed will initiate a pullback in stimulus sooner rather than later? Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA, give us his view, as well as a look at China and US growth and his views on gold, oil, and commodities.

当代人由于饮食不当，压力过大，睡觉时都有可能会出现打鼻鼾的状况。

打鼻鼾这个症状除了让枕边人难以入眠，影响他们的睡眠品质，对打鼻鼾那个人而言或许也是一个警钟。如果你一周三次或以上睡觉时有打鼻鼾，而且鼻鼾声很大，甚至在入眠时因无法呼吸空气而惊醒。你就要留意自己是否患有睡眠呼吸中止症。

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This week, Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of songs from iconic bands of the 60s to 80s.