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Especially in these uncertain economic times, startups may be even more confused and lost when it comes to the important and intimidating issue of securing funding. But the best way to learn is to ask questions, and who better to ask about funding than a company dedicated to supporting startups in their funding quest? Sam Lee, CEO & co-founder of Paloe, discusses the advantages of virtual CFOs, misconceptions about funding, and tips and tricks for startups to secure an investor.

We talk to Hoe Lee Leng, Regional Plantation Sector Head from RHB Research about rising CPO prices, demands from India and China, and risks in the industry. We also ask her about her top picks for the palm oil sector.

Servier is the second largest pharmaceutical group in France and the 31st largest in the world treating over 100 million patients worldwide. But where does Malaysia fit in and what prospects do we offer the company?

Roshan Kanesan speaks to Servier Malaysia's General Manager, Kshitij Panse, about their Malaysian presence, their growth in oncology, rationale for not having Asian production facilities, and doing business in Malaysia.

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Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly said that federal government doesn’t have much money left after spending for budget and stimulus packages. Did we really spend 600 billion ringgit? We look into this matter with Sri Murniati Yusuf, Research Manager from Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs.

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The Philippines continues to report a new wave of Covid 19 cases while vaccination rollout has been slow to take off. Cleve Arguelles, doctorate candidate at the Department of Political and Social Change, Australian National University discusses the difficulties in fighting the pandemic, and the government’s response.

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In light of Covid-19 cases in schools, Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Internal Medicine Specialist at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur discusses the most optimal response, the pace of vaccination, and if Malaysians are becoming too complacent.

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All eyes are on tech companies as earnings season rolls around. The Morning Run speaks to Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy of VFS Group, on whether earnings will outperform the market in terms of earnings growth as the pandemic slows. They also get into both Coinbase and Grab IPOs and valuations.

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.

3:06 - How many defenses are you putting up against Covid-19?

10:27 - How do we escape the middle income trap?

17:03 - International headlines

22:22 - Local headlines

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In this lively and humorous collection of stories, VC George recounts his experiences and memories - from growing up in Malaya, to school and work, and from presiding over the Malaysian Bar to after hours spent at the Long Bar. We catch up with him to discuss what it was like to put these stories down on paper, and how his family and friends feel seeing themselves on the page. And then in Footnotes, we review the book!

The sight of a bloodied Uma Thurman in a yellow jumpsuit brandishing a katana has become the stuff of pop culture legend, and there are few films that execute the idea of revenge as potently and stylishly as the Kill Bill duology. We throw back to the Quentin Tarantino classic, and discuss its iconic visuals, the intense violence, and how its story - both on- and off-screen - has aged.