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Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka has appointed three social media influencers to be 'language icons' to help promote the use of proper language among the public which got us thinking about the ways people expand their language and learn new words. So we ask our listeners: where do you learn new words? And what is a word you've learned recently that you've started using in your daily life?

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11.11's record-breaking sales has proven the prowess of e-commerce on shoppers globally. With how easy shopping has become over recent years, we're giving some thought to how we shop. So, tonight, we ask you: What kind of shopper are you? Do you tend to be more careful and intentional, or spur of the moment?

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As we digest the outcome of the recent U.S. elections, we're reminded that even events thousands of miles away can ripple through our lives in surprising ways. So, tonight, we ask you: Do you consider yourself a global citizen? Or are your interests and concerns more local?

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Tonight, we reflect on the life of music legend Quincy Jones, who recently passed away at 91. Known for producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller and creating music for icons like Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin, Jones had a vast influence on the industry. With 28 Grammys and a wealth of remarkable life stories, his legacy serves as a reminder of music's incredible power to inspire. So, tonight, we ask you: What music did you listen to when you were young? And what's a song, album or artist that has changed your life, or affected you deeply?

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Tempers flare, arguments happen, plates break, mistakes are made. We've all been there, in a situation where we are on the receiving end of an apology, or having to apologize to someone else. But how do we define what makes a good apology? Is it in the tone, the delivery or in the content of the apology? And how do we figure out whether someone is sincere?

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Microsoft’s 2024 Work Trend Index reveals 84% of Malaysians are already using AI to save time and boost creativity, while 65% of business leaders say AI skills are becoming essential. But not everyone is optimistic, as concerns remain about the eventual loss of our "human touch". So tonight, we ask you: Is AI a force for good, or are you waiting for it to take over the world?

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How do you find new friends, and is it harder to make them as an adult? As life gets busier and social circles shrink, we explore the emotional and practical challenges of forming new connections later in life.

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We've all heard the saying, "It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement," so today, we explore exactly that. Regardless of age and life stage, we wanted to hear from our listeners about whether they have thought about their retirement, and what they'd like to do - and we got a lot of responses, from optimists to pessimists, and everyone in between.

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It's that time of year again, when headlines are filled with flash floods, landslides, and heavy traffic. But the idea of 'extreme weather' varies around the world, and changes in weather can affect people's moods in different ways. For some, a downpour means the perfect time to sleep; for others, it signals gloom ahead. So we ask our listeners: What’s the wildest weather you've experienced, and how does it shape your mood?

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Today is World Mental Health Day, and the theme this year is on prioritising mental health in the workplace. We've all been there -- Chasing deadlines, trying to organise meetings, and most importantly, attempting to find work life balance. So we ask the ultimate question: Do you pay attention to your mental health? Does your job affect your mental health?

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