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The Monthly Property Legal Clinic is back again for another round of questions and answers tackling your property legal conundrums. In today’s episode, Datuk Ringo Low of Ringo Low and Associates takes in listeners' questions about management committees, defect liabilities, and the recent Convent Bukit Nanas issue.

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Dr Helmy Haja Mydin helps address the concerns over the Astra Zeneca vaccine and shares his perspective on the proposal to set up a dedicated vaccination centre for those who want to take it by the Malaysian Government.

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Jing Tan, the Regional General Manager of International SOS talks to us about how this health and security firm is evolving throughout the pandemic, including how they are harnessing technology to develop dynamic advisory services to clients amid rapid environmental and geopolitical shifts.

Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha, President of the Malaysia Oil & Gas Services Council (MOGSC), discusses the country's National Oil & Gas Services and Equipment Blueprint, in the context of a sub-sector which has only half of its 4,000-strong membership still active as well as beset by a number of policy and industry woes.

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President Biden marked his 100th day in office with his first formal address to Congress. Robert Shapiro, Professor of Government at Columbia University reviews his performance against campaign promises and tells us what the priorities are for the rest of this term.

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With 233 Fintech companies in Malaysia, who will be the winners in this growing sector? Vincent Fong, Chief Editor of Fintech News Malaysia tells us whilst revealing whether any Malaysian companies have the potential to be a unicorn.

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Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist with UBP, discusses America's robust 6.4% first-quarter growth and the outlook for US rates and its influence, if at all, on ASEAN.

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.

4:38 - How is the feud between Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook impacting business?

11:35 - What’s your font of choice and why?

18:23 - International headlines

24:10 - Local headlines

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By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, singer-songwriter Joy Chapman officially holds the Guinness World Records for the lowest female vocal note, not a World Record you come across every day. More musicians are jumping on the NFT train after observing positive results from other musicians selling their work as NFTs, Babymetal, and Run DMC are said to be rolling out their limited edition as NFTs in the coming months. The CEO of music streaming service Spotify Daniel EK received nasty remarks from musicians on Spotify’s royalty payment system after making it known that he will still try to buy over the football club Arsenal F.C even after owners insist that the club is not for sale. Lastly, Apple Music City Charts is finally live following the release of iOS 14.5, and it’s completely free. You are able to view and compare the charts at music.apple.com.

As Raya tunes permeate all hypermarkets and shopping malls, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is definitely one of many festivities that Malaysians look forward to. From kuih-muih, massive sales to festive tunes, Malaysia has them all. In light of this, Ilham and Iqbal from Pitahati and Iqbal M, respectively - join us on the show to speak on their latest Raya song, understanding the composition behind a Raya tune, and their very own modern take to a classic Hari Raya song.

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