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According to MDEC’s (Malaysia Digital Economy Corp) Digital Talent Snapshot in Malaysia, Q4 of 2021 showed that the overall digital jobs have increased over the past year in Malaysia. We first explore why hiring digital talent is important for companies. Then, considering the changing landscape, we discuss what companies need to offer to be more appealing to employees who expect flexibility and digital agility. Finally, we get into how companies can futureproof themselves when digital transformations are happening so quickly.

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A newsreader at Bernama took to Facebook to talk about issues around pay and staffing- this led to reports of Bernama wanting to take legal action for alleged defamation. So we wanted to know, what is the best way to communicate work grouses with your employer? First, we look at how to contest a pay cut or ask for a pay raise, and what the best channels are to highlight concerns. Then, when is it okay to take to social media? We explore.

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Klang MP Charles Santiago has called for an end to the “apartheid-esque” system in education, saying that it keeps qualified Indian students from the B40 community entrapped in a cycle of poverty. First, we speak to Charles himself to find out what's happening. Then, we get into what specific assistance should be provided to students in this community.

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Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said that Malaysia may need to recalibrate itself next year, to handle a possible economic recession. Is a recession really on the way? We speak to economists about what this would mean for Malaysia, its policies and our most vulnerable communities.

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has identified and removed about 600 Malaysian accounts across all its social media platforms, believed to be part of a troll farm. We first look at the kind of influence these fake accounts have on the public, and why that needs to be highlighted. Then, we discuss what should be done about this.

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The Food Delivery Blackout, a 24 hour nationwide strike of food delivery riders took place today. We look at the issues at play, discuss how we’ve become increasingly reliant on food delivery riders and how they’ve shaped the way we live.

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Are our workplaces ready to deal with long Covid? We discuss how employers and teammates can have more empathy at work for people who have long Covid. Then - how does it affect one’s mental health, and how does that in turn, affect work?

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In light of the upcoming verdict for Datuk Seri Najib Razak's appeal, we dive into the ins and outs of our judicial system, from conviction to appeals, and what options exist for people who have been found guilty. Then, a run-through of politically-linked cases in the past, and what we learned from them.

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We look into what’s going on with STEM education and careers. Universities are saying that there aren’t enough science students to fulfil their quotas, while science grads are saying that there aren’t enough jobs in the market. We look into the mismatch and how we can encourage more of an interest in STEM.

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Should the minimum age for motorcycle licenses be raised from 16 to 21? We look into what this would achieve in terms of road safety, as well as what ideal motorcycle riding practices should look like. Then, how would this particularly impact young people who may be reliant on motorcycles for transportation or work? We explore.

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