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Dato’ Ahiruddin Attan, President of the National Press Club discusses Malaysia’s large decline from 101st to 119th spot on the World Press Freedom Index, and the challenges ahead for media players.

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We're now seeing uneven 5G development as policymakers’ across the world have taken varying approaches on spectrum management. How does Malaysia's shared 5G infrastructure framework compare with the more typical spectrum auction method? The Morning run speaks to Janice Chong, Senior Director at Fitch Ratings, on this, as well as thoughts on Digital National Berhad, the effectiveness of spectrum auctions to raise government revenue, why South Korea and China are ahead of the curve, and more.

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Last week, the Securities Commission of Malaysia updated the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, focusing on the nomination of board members and sustainability, among others. Another addition discouraged public-listed companies from appointing active politicians to their board of directors. We speak to Azmir Zain, private investment director and frequent commentator on corporate governance, for more insight.

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Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst with OANDA discusses if investors will be dumping stocks and running off to enjoy the summer during this pandemic, and how will the new Covid-19 wave affect Southeast Asian markets. Meanwhile demand for junk bonds has skyrocketed. Halley outlines his concerns and what it signals about the markets.

- We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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Migration is a part of everyone's history. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about places we call home — and how these histories continue to reshape our culture, countries, and species.

Chelsea versus Real Madrid is nicely poised at 1-1. All to play for at Stamford Bridge. Man City came from behind to hold a 2-1 advantage over PSG. In the Europa League, Man United were 6-2 winners over Roma and Arsenal are 2-1 down against Villarreal. Includes a preview of the EPL weekend feauring a preview of Man Utd v Liverpool from Giri & Marlin from KL Kopites.

Most private hospitals, particularly in the Klang Valley, have reached maximum capacity for the intake of COVID-19 patients following a spike in numbers over the last two weeks. We speak with Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh to get a gauge of what is happening on the ground and how this will impact the healthcare system overall.

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Online sexual harassment has risen sharply during the pandemic with the recent case being a 17-year-old girl getting numerous lewd remarks and harassment for speaking up about rape culture. To understand what online harassment is, we first discuss the issue and why it’s so often not taken seriously. Then, we look at ways to take action against online harassers. Finally, we hear from a social media personality who has been calling out sexual harassers on her platform.

Also for a guide on what you could do if you face online sexual harassment, check out MCCHR's page here.

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A 75-year-old Grab driver was reportedly laid off due to her age, but Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong later said that the government doesn’t have an age limit on e-hailing drivers, as long as they meet the necessary requirements. Shawn Tanis tells us more.

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