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This week we take a look at Goodyear Malaysia's dispute against their own workers, and how Malaysians can find themselves on the verge of bankruptcy, due to 'lemon cars', and the hidden costs of owning a car. In Part 2, we discuss the new Subaru Forester, Lexus NX and much-anticipated Toyota Land Cruiser. After that, in Part 3, we take a look at the latter's 'little' brother: the all-new, capable and comfortable Toyota Fortuner. 

Based on the acclaimed graphic novel series by Jeff Lemire, Sweet Tooth is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a mysterious virus, where many children are somehow being born hybrids of humans and animals. Against this backdrop, a boy who is half-human and half-deer sets out on a journey to understand his past, with an unlikely protector. We review this latest TV offering, and talk about how it creates a world that feels both familiar yet fascinating.

On Monday, Christiano Ronaldo removed two Coca Cola bottles at a Euro 2020 press conference, which led to Coca Cola acquiring a loss of 4 billion dollars in company market value. We looked into the impact that big names can have on brands, as well as what it takes to be more health conscious.

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Yesterday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the National Recovery Plan with four phases targeted to be achieved by the end of this year. We dissect the plan by first looking at whether it is effective in mitigating the pandemic from a public health standpoint. Then, we talk about the path to recovery for the B60. Finally, we hear from an MP on how they feel about Parliament reopening in Phase 3 of the recovery plan.

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A competition organized by the non-profit organization, Edufication, has encouraged teachers to propose their ideas on creating more innovative ways to conduct lessons during the pandemic. Dhanya tells us more.

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The Perak government has received heavy criticism for distributing low-quality phones to students from low income groups for learning, with the reason for its low quality being to prevent them from using it for entertainment purposes. We look into how this would impact the learning experience of students.

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Many of us are familiar with the story of trying to convince older family members to familiarise themselves with devices like smartphones or smart watches. Some of them learn how to use these devices fairly quickly, while others may be more averse to depending on technology. But assistive technology can be extremely helpful to monitor the health and wellbeing of senior citizens, especially if they have serious health issues, or spend a lot of time alone. We speak to consultant geriatrician Dr Hakimah Mohammad Sallehuddin from Universiti Putra Malaysia and Assoc Prof Dr Fakhrul Zaman Rokhani, Head of the Gerontechnology Program at the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing.

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As we stay home to stay safe, our disconnect with the outside world could also be resulting in a disconnect with nature and the natural world. Even prior to coronavirus lockdowns, most of us were spending 90% of our time indoors, and many are increasingly worried that children aren't getting enough green time, much to their detriment. How is the disconnect between children and the natural world linked to the decline in wildlife? How can we get our kids to understand nature despite the times we live in, so they will value it? Naturalist Aidi Abdullah joins us to answer these questions and more.

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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 Kanesan, 61, from Petaling Jaya.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, unveiled what the PN government dubs a National Recovery Plan. The plan has four-phases and highlights the government’s strategy to ease out of lockdowns, reopen social sectors, and parliament, as well. As it stands, the government aims to reopen Parliament in September and reopen the entire economy in December. 

But does this plan address the issues that the country has faced over the past year and does it provide a pragmatic recovery solution to boost the confidence of the people? 

Iskandar Fareez of the think tank REFSA, joins us to discuss. 

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