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Do Malaysia's foreign labour policies encourage foreign direct investment and spur economic growth? Dr Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organisation weighs in on this debate whilst reminding us that short-term populist measures do not work in the longer term.

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Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Ltd, isn't the biggest fan of President Biden's tax on the rich, instead preferring pro-growth policies versus taxes on the wealthy, which might weigh heavy on the market ecosystem around the tech-heavy exchange, Nasdaq.

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.

4:07 - Was it luck or skills that led to the unusual success of UiPath founder Daniel Dines?

10:44 - Is the creative cliff an illusion?

16:34 - International headlines

22:24 - Local headlines

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The show that aims to expand and showcase the boundaries & limitations of jazz music from the old classics to futuristic compositions from all over the world. Nu-jazz, afro beat, acid jazz, hard bop, free jazz - we cover them all!
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Lydian Collective - Shuffle Bubble 
Surprise Chef - Washing Day 
Chris Potter - Mother of Waters 
Nubya Garcia - Source (Makaya McCraven Remix) 
Bokani Dyer - Ke Nako 
KOKOROKO - Baba Ayoola 
Nikodimus & Horatio Luna - SYZYGY 
Jonathan Kreisberg - The South Of Everywhere 
Alfa Mist - Teki 

The iconic SMK Convent Bukit Nanas made the headlines recently after it was reported that the Federal Territories Land and Mines Department had decided not to renew the school’s land lease. This led to an outcry, as the people were worried that the school might be demolished, or relocated, destroying its legacy in Bukit Nanas, and Kuala Lumpur forever. We speak to Shuhana Shamsuddin, President of Pereka Bandar, or Malaysian Urban Design Association to unpack the story. Shuhana was involved in the drafting of the KL Heritage Trail Master Plan that was presented to DBKL, and in the masterplan, they included Convent Bukit Nanas as part of the trail.

Do take note that this interview was conducted prior to the latest news that the government has now renewed the land lease for another 60 years.

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The 93rd Academy Awards are going to be unlike any other - with the film industry mostly coming to a halt in 2021, and fewer people having the opportunity to have seen many of the films nominated, how does that change the relevance of the Oscars? Ahead of the awards themselves, we discuss the year's nominees but also look back at how Oscar winners from years past have held up as rewatches.

On Earth Day, we look at why the voices of the youth matter in climate advocacy, and speak with Fadly Bakhtiar from EcoKnights about what is being done to build the capacity of youth activists.

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Girls in multiple schools have come forward to share their stories of being ‘shamed, groped and violated’ in period spot checks, with many saying they had to physically prove they were on their period through extreme measures like showing their sanitary pads. We speak with Rozana Isa from Sisters in Islam about why urgent action needs to be taken on the issue. Then, we hear from student activist Nurul Rifayah Muhammad Iqbal about how students can be empowered by knowing their rights. Finally, we speak with model and influencer Nalisa Alia Amin about how digital spaces provide a platform for survivors.

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Tik Tok and its parent company Byte Dance are facing a legal challenge in the UK, over how the app collects and uses children’s personal information and data. Dhanya Nair tells us more.

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The government has drawn criticism for the latest emergency law that allows them to tap into the RM17.4 billion National Trust Fund, for any vaccination related efforts. Tricia Yeoh from IDEAS explains what the fund is, the backlash around the decision and the pressing need for more transparency around allocations for the vaccine rollout.

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