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In 2019, thousands of schoolchildren and residents of Pasir Gudang suffered from chemical poisoning believed to have come from the illegal dumping of toxic waste into Sg. Kim Kim. However, the actual source of the toxic gasses wasn’t as clear cut, as the Academy of Sciences Malaysia task force discovered in their investigation. We discuss the findings of the task force and the lessons learned from the incidents with its Chairman, Prof. Dato’ Dr Wan Ramli Wan Daud.

Read the full task force report here.

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The telco landscape globally has been become more competitive over the last few years with the service becoming a commodity. With average revenue per users facing pressure, is 5G the wireless application that will change the landscape and improve profitability? We sit down with Gökhan Öğüt, CEO of Maxis, to find out whilst taking a look at the financials and whether it can continue to be a yield play.

Professor James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania, discusses the possibility of DAP working with UMNO and its implications.

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In conjunction with World Water Day, we turn our attention to the disputed Mekong River Basin, where population growth, low rainfall, and relentless dam-building has placed a stranglehold on the resource-rich Mekong River, which runs from China all the way down through Thailand. Lives and livelihoods depend on the preservation of the Mekong - yet will political interests win out? We speak to Mark Zeitoun, Professor of Water Security at the University of East Anglia, for more insight.

With news that a Social Work Profession Bill is in the final stages of drafting, we speak to Dr Suhaimi Mohamad, President of the Malaysian Association of Social Workers, about the purpose of the bill, and how it hopes to change the landscape of social work here in Malaysia.

Why has the Ringgit’s value fallen against the US Dollar in the past month? The Morning Run speaks with Stephen Innes of Axi for his perspective. He also discusses the key drivers of the US Dollar and the impact of the falling Turkish lira on emerging markets.

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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.

3:12 : How important is it to achieve the typical life milestones? https://t.ly/u5ZU

11:10 : When should children be allowed to personally use social media? https://t.ly/QZLX

17:04 : International headlines

22:34 : Local headlines

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Our senses can only take us so far in understanding the world. But with the right tools, we can dig deeper. This hour, TED speakers take us through the looking glass, where we explore new frontiers.

This week, Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot stomping, hand clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of the biggest hits of the 1960s.

Your steady stream of groove-based Neo-soul, House, RnB & Hip-Hop jams for your listening pleasure – accompanied by chilled out beats that have been double-boiled in jazz chords, soulful vocals and rare grooves. In conjunction with International Francophonie Day, we're celebrating the French language and culture with some help from the Centre nationale de la musique via What The France and francophone embassies in Malaysia for an hour of handpicked tunes from the francophone world.
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SuperParka - You
Tayc - Vrai og
Sage Pee - Peur d'être seul
Enchantée Julia - Douze heures - Extrait de “Fait Maison”
The Geek x Vrv - Colors
Ehla - On me dit ehla
Madeon, EARTHGANG - No Fear No More (Remix)
FKJ, Bas - Risk (Galimatias Version)
Cloé Mailly - Samedi
WizKid - Master Groove
Breakbot, Delafleur - Be Mine Tonight
Lydie La Peste - Je Suis
Drey Karper - La Cour
Moussa - Double Vue (double view)
Tengo John - Tous les garçons
Breakbot - Translight
Adeline - Whisper My Name
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Billie Holiday - Crazy He Calls Me
Conor Albert, Alice Auer - Crazy He Calls Me
Mac Ayres - Sunny & 62
Cleo Sol - Shine
Ambré - the catch up
Jorja Smith - Addicted
Qendresa - Rumour
Qendresa - Don't Stop
Maxwell Owin & Phoebs - Come With the Ragga
MICHELLE - FYO
Sticks & Stonez - You're My (feat. Liv East)
Brijean - Ocean
Rochelle Jordan - All Along
Hiatus Kaiyote - Get Sun (feat. Arthur Verocai)
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Check out the full playlist here: 

Francophonie 2021 Malaisie
Special "The Flow" / BFM Selection By What The France