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The Morning Run speaks to Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist with UBP, about the U.S.’ stance on currency manipulators and how it could change under Biden. They also get into Singapore’s surprise GDP numbers and expectations for China’s yuan.

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.

2:49 - How do you sound polite but powerful in workplace communications?

9:53 - What are your favourite start-up stories?

17:30 - International headlines

24:49 - 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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Jorja Smith - Rose Rogue

Voilaaa - Bark

Hiatus Kaiyote - Get Sun

The Fearless Flyers - Ace of Aces

Lorenzo Morresi & Tenderlonious - Cosmica Italiana

Nicola Conte & Gianluca Petrella - New World Shuffle (feat Bridgette Amofah)

Kaidi Tatham - Carry (ft Mongo Man)

Erykah Badu - Boogie Nights / All Night

Jeff Lorber Fusion - Glisten

Visioneers - Swahililand

The Bride, John Wick, Maximus Decimus Meridius - few things make for a compelling story like a quest for vengeance. On this week’s Supercut, we discuss revenge flicks - served cold, hot, or with a heaping side of the crazy.

A Malaysiakini article reports that foreign workers are often not aware of their rights, and this situation opens them up to exploitation by employers. We speak with researcher Aslam Abd Jalil about what can be done to empower foreign workers so that they are able to seek help when their rights are violated.

Image Source: Shivendu Shukla, Unsplash

On World Art Day, we look at the state of traditional arts in Malaysia, and what is being done to keep these art forms thriving. First, we speak with Pauline Fan, creative director of PUSAKA, about the Malaysian arts scene and the challenges it has been facing. Then, we hear about the Adiguru programme and how it aims to uplift local arts practitioners from Izan Satrina, CEO of CENDANA. Finally, we hear from a traditional arts practitioner - Angah Sri Wahyuni, a performer of Reog Ponorogo.

Image Source: Seni Reog by PUSAKA YouTube Video

In an effort to reduce greenhouse emmissions, France will be giving its citizens the chance to trade in their old, exhaust-heavy cars, for a 2,500 euro grant to buy an electric bicycle.

Image Source: Tower Electric Bikes, Unsplash

A monthly wage of RM1,000 for fresh graduates has been the status quo for at least a decade according to surveys from the Ministry of Higher Education. Experts say that this is a systemic problem not caused solely by the pandemic. Dr Juita Mohamad shares her insights.

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We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. Following his highly popular appearance last month, consultant allergist and immunologist Dr Kent Woo returns to continue answering your questions about allergies.

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Things were looking rather stable at first, for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his newly formed Perikatan Nasional government, following the shocking events of Langkah Sheraton, late last year. However, as months passed, tensions started to build in the PN camp, as the coalition primarily composed of once-bitter enemies, UMNO, PAS and Bersatu, started shooting proverbial arrows at each other. 

So, how will things play out, as we continue to build towards the next General Elections? Will Perikatan Nasional remain intact? Or will the three go their separate ways? Political Commentator, James Chai, joins us on the show today to share his insights.

Image source: Muhyiddin Yassin Facebook Page, Zahid Hamidi Facebook Page, Dato' Seri Tuan Guru Haji Abdul Hadi Awang Facebook Page