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Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, President of the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia, discusses how private hospitals could get involved in the nationwide vaccination programme while addressing inequity concerns that the rich will be prioritised over the poor and vulnerable.

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Myanmar's death toll continues to rise as the military cracks down hard on protests across the country. More than 60 protesters have reportedly been killed and 2,000 detained since the February 1st coup, which saw the military seize power from the fledgeling democratic government. With unrest showing no signs of abating, is it still possible for there to be a peaceful resolution in Myanmar? We speak to Hunter Marston, Researcher at the Australian National University, to find out.

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It appears that work from home with flexi-options is here to stay post-pandemic. Sharmini Ann Jacob, Executive Director at People and Change in KPMG Malaysia, discusses the permanent shift, and suggests ways to measure and track productivity as well as navigate challenges.

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Last night, the Nasdaq rallied 2.5%, led by the chipmakers. What is driving the volatility in this tech-heavy index? The Morning Run speaks with Tim Mulholland of TJM Limited for some insight. He also shares his thoughts on Tesla as a long-term investment, public listing via SPACs, and inflation concerns.

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.

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The decade that brought us ET, Marty McFly, Maverick and Goose, Ghostbusters, Footloose and so, so much more, it's continued to have an outsize influence on the movies and television we watch today, especially with the advent of shows that have revisited (hello, Stranger Things). In this Supercut, we look back at the watches that defined the 80s and discuss some favourites.

Murder cases resulting from domestic violence are far from uncommon, but the fact that our laws don't recognise murder as a form of domestic violence means that these cases can't be tracked so that action can be taken to address this disturbing problem. We speak with Isabel Chung from WAO to find out more.

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While the bill to lower the voting age to 18 was passed by the Senate in 2019, Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Rais Yatim is now questioning the practicality of implementing the change, citing administrative hurdles and the level of readiness of younger voters. We get the thoughts of Tharma Pillai, Co-Founder of the Undi18 initiative.

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Last month, Prime Minister Tan Sri Dr Muhyiddin Yassin launched MyDigital, a ten-year roadmap to spur the economy through digital transformation. MCMC speaks to us about what to expect over the next decade, and the role they will play in supporting this transition.

Thailand now allows for tourists to spend their 14-day quarantine on a yacht as a part of their holiday. Shawn Tanis gives us more details.

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