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Our conversation with PIDM continues about how they protect your money in case of an institution failure. Rafiz Abdullah of PIDM returns on the show to talk about how banks could fail and what happens to your money when something of low likelihood but high impact happens. Rafiz also shares what's on PIDM's radar when it comes to events that can threaten our financial institutions and how they are helping to build financial resilience amongst Malaysians.

The Banking sector has been one of the outperformers and more resilient sectors on Bursa Malaysia this year as the KL Finance Index is up 6.8% versus broader FBMKLCI decline of 6%. This has been lifted by a series of cumulative OPR hikes resulting in better Net Interest Margins and in turn Return on Equity However, competition in the banking space is also getting more intense especially in CASA. With the pace of rate hikes likely tapering off, will banks lose their shine as investors shift to other higher beta sectors? For insights, we speak to Nabil Thoo, Research Analyst at RHB Investment Bank.

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With growing calls from all quarters to relook and even pull out from the CP-TPP that was ratified by the Dato Sri Ismail Sabri administration, Professor Rajah Rasiah from Universiti Malaya outlines the challenges and complexities that come with this controversial agreement.

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YTL Communications was the first major telco to launch 5G services in Malaysia. But the rollout of 5G in Malaysia hasn't been smooth sailing. We ask CEO, Wing K. Lee, whether their stake in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will be worth the money, and when will we see a profit?

Jerald Joseph, Director of Pusat KOMAS and former SUHAKAM commissioner outlines the policies and personnel actions that the new Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution must prioritise.

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A year ago, global manufacturing activity took a huge hit no thanks to supply chain bottlenecks that were exacerbated by Covid induced factory shutdowns. This reversed in early 2022 with recovery in demand and the revenge shopping phenomenon. However, with rising inflation and a global economic slowdown, can Asia Pacific still see strong manufacturing activity as financial conditions tighten? For answers, we speak to Sung Eun Jung, Senior Economist, Oxford Economics.

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The spread between the 2 year and 10 year US treasuries have widened with markets saying that a Powell recession is here. We speak to Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence as to whether he agrees. We also ask him if the recent aggressive job cuts by the tech and now finance sector will be part of the Federal Reserve's decision making process at the next FOMC meeting.

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Short form video hosting platform TikTok has come a long way from its early days of being a lip-syncing app to being an industry juggernaut, evolving into a pivotal tool for musicians, artists, record labels and more to tap into. This week, we look at the year in music through the lens of TikTok and pick out some of the big hits that dominated on the app in 2022.

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Latto - Big Energy

Nicky Youre & dazy - Sunroof

Armani White - BILLIE EILISH

Yung Gravy - Betty (Get Money)

Steve Lacy - Bad Habit

Beyonce - Cuff It

Rosalía - BIZCOCHITO

Harry Styles - As It Was

Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal - B.O.T.A (Baddest of them All)

Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, stories on Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' guitar being auctioned off, Beethoven's original manuscript recovered and returned to rightful owner, Mariah Carey's Virtual Concert in Roblox and Apple Music's Karaoke feature called Apple Music Sing.

In this edition of Cruise Control, our trio of petrolheads discuss the latest launches in the local market, topped with a drive review of a turbo-diesel powered seven seater. 

After days of camping out in front of the Kia manufacturing plant in Kulim, Kedah; we can now confirm that the CKD version of the new Kia Sorento will hit our markets soon with prices to be confirmed at the launch. Staying up north in Juru, Penang; Audi Malaysia have also posted information on the impending arrival of Audi's sleek all-electric E-Tron GT, while their more prestigious distant relative Porsche are also taking bookings for its race-ready Cayman 718 GT4 RS.

We end with Daniel's impression of the Mazda CX-8 Skyactiv-G Turbo, which is the same SUV from 2019 that's been recently improved and now fitted with a 2.5 litre turbo engine; perfect for the family.