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Due to the overwhelming response of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the next batch of the vaccine will no longer be available on a voluntary opt-in basis.

As the number of daily COVID-19 infections continues to rise at an alarming rate, it looks as though vaccine decentralisation may be our only shot at reaching herd immunity in time to combat the pandemic. While the Selangor government has already initiated its employer vaccine registration rollout, other states and industry players seem to be keen to explore this opportunity to safeguard their residents and employees.

Matt Armitage with another of his quirky yet insightful technology topics.

A total of 2.4 billion period products are disposed of yearly in Malaysia, contributing to the landfills being filled up with a woman using 11,000 pads or tampons on average in her lifetime. However, most period products contain toxic ingredients which can be harmful to the body. We speak to Malisse Tan, founder and CEO of eco-friendly period products Bobble on why she started her company, why their products stand out and how she navigates through an evolving market as an entrepreneur.

The Monthly Property Legal Clinic is back again for another round of questions and answers tackling your property legal conundrums. In today’s episode, Chris and Sim talk about renovations, strata house rules, what to know when preparing your will, and getting rent that’s owed to you.

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Mark O'Dell, CEO of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and Antony Lee, Chairman of the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM), discuss the whys and wherefores behind the lack of Covid coverage here and abroad and the road map to eventual protection.

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As Malaysia lurches from one crisis after another, Indira Nair helps us understand why the Government has been abysmal in managing these crises following two major incidents this week; the LRT train crash and the AstraZeneca opt-in roll-out.

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As the West appears to be closer to travel normalcy, we speak to Dr. Mario Hardy, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association/PATA on the Morning Brief and asked him about the future of air travel in the Asia Pacific region.

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As Malaysia remains in MCO3.0+, many businesses are suffering whilst unemployment remains stubbornly high. Professor Mahendhiran Nair, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Research Engagement and Impact at Sunway University tells us what the priorities should be and if funding will prove to be a challenge.

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Carlos Casanova, HK-based Senior Economist at UBP, reflects on President Biden's proposed $6 trillion spending plan and whether Asia-Pacific growth momentum has been thwarted by yet another round of lock downs.