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From hand drawn characters and scenes, to great sweeping CG vistas and almost photorealistic creatures and faces, animation has come a long way. In this episode of Supercut, we talk about what we've gained and lost with technology, what some of our favourites in the genre are, and why animation offers some storytelling possibilities that simply aren't possible elsewhere.

The Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka plans to make Bahasa Malaysia our official language for business and economy, ultimately to preserve and promote its usage. First, we look at how language intersects with business. Then, we discuss the idea of being a more multilingual Malaysia. Finally, we talk about how to empower and normalise the usage of Bahasa Malaysia.

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05:52 - What place does Bahasa Malaysia hold within business and economy

26:40 - Empowering all languages in a multilingual society

34:52 - Normalising the use of Bahasa Malaysia

We continue our conversation from yesterday's Inside Story on the issues farmers are facing during the MCO, and speak to Tan Chee Kiong about the larger ramifications of the pandemic on farms and the people who rely on them for a living.

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Along with the total lockdown, childcare centres have had restrictions imposed on their operations adding to the challenges parents have to face. We check in with a daycare centre to understand how they have been coping during this time.

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If you have a preschool-aged child, this past year has probably disrupted normal learning and development. Research from the UK shows that lockdowns due to the pandemic have had an impact on young children's language skills. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan and speech-language therapist Dr Etain Vong join us to discuss what red flags parents should look out for, and what they can do as the pandemic stretches on.

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There seems to be quite a lot of noise coming from UMNO over the past week or so, from statutory declarations to the continuous war among factions that seems to be eating the party up from the inside out. So, what’s up with UMNO? Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs joins us to share his insights.

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Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is now underway. In this ongoing series, senior citizens who have gotten their jabs share their stories, to allay fears and concerns about getting the vaccination. This episode features Gurusamy Somu, from Malacca.

We're continuing our coverage on past films that were released under the FreedomFilmFest, which has been bringing socially relevant, human rights-themed films to Malaysians since 2003. As we stay home to stay safe, the folks behind the Freedom Film Network are releasing a specially curated Freedom film playlists - dubbed ‘Weekend Watch with FreedomFilmFest' - on their YouTube channel, for a look-back at the many thought-provoking films that have been released throughout the years. Earlier this month, they released a playlist on the topic of the environment, and two of the featured documentaries were The Hills and The Sea' (2017) and Doa Seorang Nelayan (2019), which were both made by filmmaker Andrew Han, and which tackled the topic of development projects in Penang, and how those plans directly impact local communities and the environment. Andrew joins us to share more, alongside Jo Leen Yap, a Wildlife Researcher with the Langur Project Penang, who was also featured in The Hills and The Sea.

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As we hit bigger vaccination targets every week, Malaysians are hopeful that travel will be a possibility soon. The MySejahtera app and its vaccination certificate could be a key component in determining who is allowed to cross borders, as well as run their business at full capacity while still maintaining SOPs.

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