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A collaboration between bookmaker cloud projects and the Malaysia Design Archive, this book examines one postcard from every decade in Malaysia’s history, from the 1880s to the 2020s. Contrasting the visual artifacts with historical context, Banned in KL, Astro Boy Rides the Great Wave to Sky Kingdom provides a unique way to understand Malaysia’s past and present. We review the volume and discuss how art, artifacts, and narratives come together.

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Some recipients of the AstraZeneca vaccines may face challenges travelling around Europe after the EU stated that it only recognises vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency for now. We look into the implementation of this system, and discuss the criticisms that this unfairly penalises poorer countries.

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The Black Flag campaign was initiated over the weekend on social media, where Malaysians hung black flags outside of their homes and shared those images online as a sign of protest. Firstly, we looked at why it is crucial for people to express their concerns and demands right now. We then explored how online spaces are integral to the movement. Finally, we looked back on past protests that happened in Malaysia.

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An investigation in the UK involving Google and Amazon has been done to probe into concerns over them taking enough steps to manage fake reviews on their websites. Shawn of the news team tells us more.

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A BBC article talks about 'The Great Resignation', pointing out that about 41% of employees are working their way out of their jobs even as companies are struggling and people are being let go. We speak about how the pandemic has encouraged people to pursue different pathways.

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SPM-year students might be getting their COVID-19 vaccination very soon, so we explore the safety, efficacy, as well as ethical considerations in vaccinating minors. And do teenagers and parents have enough information about COVID-19 and the vaccines? We find out from a teen herself.

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What kind of person would be suitable for digital health? How do you build a career in this field? Where will it lead? Professor Patrice François Boursier, the Professor and Programme Director for the Masters Course in Health Informatics and Analytics at International Medical University talks to Sim Wie Boon about the prospects of digital health.

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World Firefly Day is observed annually during the first weekend in July, and is a global celebration of these fascinating and amazing creatures that inspire wonder in so many of us. Dr Sara Lewis, a Professor of Biology at Tufts University, has researched the luminous lives of fireflies for nearly three decades now, and she is also the co-chair of the IUCN Firefly Specialist Group, and works on global firefly conservation. She joins us for an illuminating chat about these most de-light-ful creatures.

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A couple of weeks ago, the Ministry of Education (MoE)  announced that it will be hiring 18,702 grade DG41 teachers through a special “one-off” recruitment drive. Senior Education Minister Datuk Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said this is to address the shortage of teachers in the country. Former education minister, YB Dr. Maszlee Malik joins us on the show to discuss the issue of shortage of teachers in Malaysia, as well as bureaucracy and red tapes that tend to hinder progress.

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Shopping malls and other retail outlets are appealing to the government to reopen by the 15th of July or when Malaysia’s 10% vaccination target is achieved, and are also displeased about the postponement of the plan to operate as vaccination centres to August.

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