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Struggling with sleep, focus, or relaxation? Discover Brain.fm—an app that uses scientifically designed functional music to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and boost productivity. Dr. Kevin Woods, Brain.fm's Director of Science, explains how their unique audio technology influences brain activity for optimal performance. In addition, their patented technology supports focus for those with ADHD. Learn how music powered by science can help you unlock your best self—on demand! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode203 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096 Kevin has offered Enhance Life with Music listeners a FREE 30-day trial at brain.fm/enhance! In-episode promo: Sheet Music Direct https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com

Matt Stull, director of data science for LexisNexis Risk Solutions, discusses insights from a 2024 Life Insurance Mortality Risk Management Study that examines how integrating medical and behavioral data can improve mortality assessments, expand accessibility, and reduce underwriting biases for underserved populations.

Budget 2025's focus on Malaysia's real estate sector included a RM10 billion ringgit allocation for the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme as well as tax relief and RM900 million ringgit for affordable home initiatives. Datuk Chang Kim Loong, Honorary Secretary-General of the National House Buyers Association shares his thoughts on the budget announcement.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2025 is Malaysia's largest ever budget at RM421 billion and comes with plans to increase the minimum wage as well as the possibility of the removal of RON95 petrol subsidies, among others. Dr Afif Bahardin, Secretary of Perikatan Nasional Selangor, shares his views on where the plans for next year's spending met the mark and where they failed and what could have been done better.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2025 saw a RM1 billion sovereign fund for the electrical and electronics sector and high-value activities as well as training funds allocated for several universities, to support local players in the semiconductor industry. Andrew Chan, Director, at the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) tells us how much the sector might benefit from these funds and schemes.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

In Budget 2025, the government allocated RM2.6 billion to the Communications Ministry and RM1.3 billion to the Digital Ministry for a range of initiatives, including improving access to the internet. So how do telcos fit into this mix, especially as our country looks to advance its digital economy? For more perspectives, we speak with Suresh Sidhu, CEO of EdgePoint Infrastructure.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Budget 2025 was announced last Friday with a slew of tax reliefs, so our producer Jake Lim speaks with Thanneermalai Somasundaram, Managing Director of Thannees Tax Consulting Services for a rundown on what goodies the Budget has for regular Malaysians like you and I.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Education received the highest allocation in Budget 2025 of RM64 billion. Are the budget initiatives put forth as ambitious as the headline figure suggests? We discuss how far Budget 2025 goes in advancing quality education with Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim of the Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE).Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

A long list of mega projects were notably absent during the tabling of Budget 2025. What does this mean for the construction sector which is usually a sector that benefits. Loong Chee Wei, Head of Research, Affin Hwang Investment Bank gives us his perspective whilst giving his top picks.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2025 turned out to be Malaysia's largest ever budget at RM421 billion and was focused on revitalising the economy, catalysing transformative change and improving the overall well-being of the people. Sulaiman Akhmady Saheh from property consultants Rahim & Co International helps us unpack what was unveiled and while there weren't many specifics incentives for the real estate sector, some trickle down effect can be expected going forward.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2025 was announced on the 18th of October 2024, by Malaysia's Prime Minister & Finance Minister, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. We speak to Meenakshi Raman, the President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and Head of Programmes at the Third World Network, to discuss both highlights and missed opportunities from Budget 2025 in terms of allocations for the environment. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2025 allocated RM45.3 billion to the Health Ministry, nearly 10% more than the previous year. Among the items mentioned in the Budget included an increase in on-call allowance for medical and dental officers, a hike in the sugar-sweetened beverage tax, along more than RM1.5 billion ringgit to upgrade infrastructure and facilities. Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow for the Institute of Research and Development of Policy, a think tank based out of Kuala Lumpur, shares his thoughts.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Despite the SME sector receiving a financing boost of RM40 billion ringgit and a RM3.2 billion ringgit micro-loans support for small traders, the introduction of more sales / sugar taxes, a higher minimum wage and a 2% dividend tax raises concerns about increased financial pressure on consumers and businesses. Chin Chee Seong, National President of SME Association of Malaysia shares his perspectives on why Budget 2025 was off the mark for MSMEs.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

What did Budget 2025 deliver for Malaysia's healthcare needs? For an analysis of the healthcare allocations in next year's budget, we have Dr Muralli Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, and Dr Amjad Rabi, a social and human security economist. We'll also be taking a look at the longer-term reforms needed for health financing, beyond the annual national budgeting cycle.This BFM Budget 2025 Special is brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock

As we unpack Budget 2025 through a macroeconomic lens we speak to Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB to find out whether the Madani government has managed to strike a balance between fiscal responsibility and encouraging economic growth with the Budget being the largest on record.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

The government has a fiscal deficit target of 4.3% for 2024 and 3.0-3.5% for 2025. To achieve that goal, widening the government's revenue base seems obvious. Is tax reform the solution and what should the government focus on? Soh Lian Seng, Head of Tax at KPMG Malaysia gives us his views.Brought to by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Malaysia's F&B sector recorded RM229 billion in revenue last year and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 8% until 2027. Dato' Jawahar Ali Taib Khan, President of Persatuan Pengusaha Restoran Muslim Malaysia (PRESMA), shares his wishlist and addresses issues facing the industry, from subsidy cuts to the introduction of new taxes amongst market participants.Brought to you By Man Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Last year's budget reflected the renewed ambition of the Madani Government to accelerate the country's energy transition and catalyse new investments in the green economy. But this cannot be divorced from the broader climate action agenda of reducing carbon emissions, including the importance of nature-based policies. How can Budget 2025 best balance all the necessary elements for an effective national climate strategy? Dr. Gary Theseira of Climate Governance Malaysia weighs in.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

From burnout to brain drain, the wellbeing and future of our healthcare workers has been a long-standing issue that continues to plague our public healthcare system. What will it take to prioritise the future of our healthcare workers ahead of Budget 2025 and is it just about financial allocations? Here to dive into that and share what's on their budget wishlist, are Dr Timothy Cheng, Chairman of the Malaysian Medical Association's Section Concerning House Officers, Medical Officers and Specialists, as well as Lim Jack Shen, General Secretary of the Malaysian Pharmacists' Society.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock

Tourism and hospitality players are hoping for an RM85 million allocation when Budget 2025 is tabled, to improve Malaysia's tourism industry. This comes as Malaysia achieved 60% of its full-year target of 27.3 million international tourists for 2024. Nigel Wong, President at Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), shares his insights.Brought to you By Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

As part of our pre-budget series, we explore the demands and expectations of construction players. In Budget 2024, the government rolled out several big-ticket projects, such as the Pan Borneo Sabah Phase 1-B and the Penang LRT. Will this year be the same or even better? We speak with Oliver Wee, President of the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), about his budget wish list.Brought to you By Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Health Minister Dato' Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has said that within the next four to five years, the Ministry of Health plans to introduce a “One Person, One Record” system that is accessible across both government and private health facilities. What should this system look like and what lessons can we learn from previous attempts of digitalising parts of our public healthcare system? Joining us to discuss these questions and what kind of investment is needed for digitalisation ahead of Budget 2025, are Dr Rachel Gong, deputy director of research and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhris Mudaris, research associate, both from Khazanah Research Institute.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock

Malaysia's Budget 2025 will be tabled in parliament on the 18th of October. How will the Madani government prioritise environmental sustainability and sustainable financing of the economy? We speak to two Malaysians working in the environment and conservation field - Thing Siew Shuen, the Senior Program Manager of Greenpeace Southeast Asia, and Celine Lim, the Managing Director of Save Rivers - about their wishlist for Budget 2025.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast we look at keys from book 'Relate and Grow Rich'.   If you are a leader, manager, coach, educator you must be aware of the principle - 'you don't manage people you manage energy..' Power does not come with position. Business acumen does not come with the printing of a business card. Just because you have a recipe book doesn't mean you are a master chef. This podcast gives you the details. To get your copy of the book Relate and Grow Rich - The Ultimate Guide for How to Get More of Everything You Want in Your Business Life RIGHT NOW - click this link to Kindle  

When I stripped away the excesses from my diet—sweets, booze, and meat—I stumbled upon a transformative power that reshaped my life. It's Thad David here, your host and former Marine recon scout sniper, and I'm thrilled to share with you how the art of subtraction has revolutionized my health and personal well-being. This isn't just my own tale; it's an homage to the veterans and listeners who've dramatically altered their lives by simply taking away rather than piling on. Our 101st episode is a veritable celebration of the victories and revelations that come from letting go, proving that sometimes, less truly is more.Prepare to be captivated as we traverse the journey of self-awareness, especially in the realm of what we consume, from the food on our plates to the media we absorb. I'll recount the eye-opening experiences of eliminating meat from my diet, unveiling its surprising influence on my body, particularly the disappearance of knee pain and the surge in sleep quality. I'll challenge you to scrutinize your own daily habits, urging you to excise certain elements for a spell to discern their genuine impact on your life. Join me as we discover the control we have over our health and happiness, not by adding more, but by masterfully editing our lives for the better. Contact Thad - VictoriousVeteranProject@Gmail.comThanks for listening!

Get ready for a delightful addition to our podcast family: Microhance. These bite-sized episodes, lasting 10 minutes or less, will serve as quick musical snacks, offering tips, hacks, resources, and personal anecdotes to inspire you on your own musical journey. To catch every musical gem, make sure to subscribe or follow for free. Each episode will seamlessly land in your podcast feed, ensuring you never miss a beat. Whether you're a seasoned musician or someone who simply enjoys the occasional radio hit, "Enhance Life with Music" is your go-to source for discovering the magic music adds to our lives. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/micro1 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096  

Tyler Adams is Co-Founder and CEO at COZ, a Web3 software development community pioneering blockchain application. As a pioneer in the space, Tyler has nucleated and scaled a product team of over 30 SMEs to deliver the retail customer and developer experience for an $8BN market cap blockchain platform. Tyler was instrumental in establishing the accessibility of the NEO ecosystem through a groundbreaking set of Python tools for developers alongside his work to foster a new generation of developers within the academic community. In addition to this, he also architected and led the development of a multi-product wallet platform with over 1 million cumulative downloads. Tyler has previously presented to the European Parliament on the impact of blockchain on identity and personally identifiable information and its impact on the global workforce in improving forward-looking regulatory decision making. Additionally, Tyler has presented as a thought leader at numerous workshops, developer conferences, and hackathons remotely and across 8 countries physically with a collective participation of over 5,000 individuals. coz.io --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

The government has allocated RM72 million ringgit to strengthen the competitive athlete ecosystem, including RM20 million for Malaysia's Road to Gold programme and RM12 million to support para-athletes in international competitions. Will this be enough to secure the country's first Olympic gold medal next year? Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh joins us in-studio to discuss her plans for sporting greatness.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.

The fixed income market is highly correlated to macroeconomic forecast, debt and fiscal targets which makes the Budget 2024 particularly relevant. Edward Toh, CIO, Fixed Income, Areca Capital tells us if the government targets change his outlook and investment strategy especially since the yield differential between Malaysia and US continue to widen.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2024 was the first full term Budget for this Madani government but was it game changer? P. Gunasegaram, Independent Business Writer gives us his honest review and whether a very different Budget should have been tabled on October 13.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Bernama

The Malaysian Automotive Association noted that for September, total industry volume was lower mainly due to consumers adopting a wait and see attitude as Budget 2024 was round the corner. So did Budget 2024 deliver those goodies and which auto players stand to benefit? Daniel Wong, Analyst at Hong Leong Research tells us.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2024 included an interim payment of between RM1,000 and RM2,000 for civil servants Grade 56 and below, including those on contract. Retirees were not excluded while all public sector employees including uniformed personnel would receive an incentive payment of RM1,000. Economist, Dr Nungsari Radhi shares his thoughts on how this might improve the delivery of Malaysia's public services.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The Education Ministry received the biggest slice of the 2024 Budget pie with an allocation of 58.7 billion ringgit. However, does it tackle the critical issues facing schools? Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim, Chairman of Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia (PAGE) tells us.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2024 was the most expansionary on record, with rakyat friendly measures although there were some notable taxes which includes, a proposed 5-10% luxury tax on high value goods and an increase in sugar tax while price controls for eggs and chicken were scrapped. What then are the winners and losers in the consumer sector? Genevieve Ng Pei Fen, Consumer & glove analyst at MIDF Investment gives us her views.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

In Budget 2024, the Health Ministry's allocation rose by 13.5% to RM41.2 billion, the largest increase of allocation among ministries. How is funding being prioritised? Public health medicine specialist Dr. Farhan Rusli weighs in on how Budget 2024 is shaping healthcare policy.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

We are still keeping an eye on how Budget 2024 will impact the different sectors in Bursa Malaysia. Today, it's the Property Sector, already one of the winners this year with the Property Index up 38% on a YTD basis. Are there now new initiatives that give more legs to this rally? Loong Kok Wen, Regional Head of Property of RHB Investment Bank tells us.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

This week I'm excited to share with you a conversation I had with Mindy Peterson on her podcast Enhance Life with Music. Mindy is a kindred spirit who examines and explores the power of music in our everyday lives. She is passionate about exploring how music impacts our psychology, productivity, and well-being. Whether you consider yourself a musician or just a music fan, the fact remains that music is all around us and most of us have deep and dare I say spiritual connections with the magic of Rock, Pop, Rap, Classical Music, Jazz, Country, or any of the infinite genres of music. This episode is clearly personal for me as music has been, and continues to be an incredibly powerful part of my life. Mindy and I dive into the transformative power of songs, bands, and the joyful ways that in its many incarnations, music has enriched our lives in ways that are both productive and stress-reducing. We discuss how different styles of music can impact our brain activity, productivity, stress management, and creativity.  Throughout our conversation, Mindy also unpacks the importance of self-awareness in selecting the right type of music based on mood, motivation, and setting, and how it can reset our minds and help us accomplish tasks more effectively and efficiently.   Make sure to check out our sponsors to help support the show! Connect with Mindy: Website  Podcast Linkedin  Twitter  Instagram  Connect with Erik: Sign Up For Our Newsletter Brian.fm Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Madani government tabled Budget 2024 on Friday, with the theme Economic Reform, Empowering People. The plan however does have its detractors who among others, called out its lack of focus as well as possibly increasing the cost of living with the hike hit SST. Dr Afif Bahardin, Secretary of Perikatan Nasional Selangor and the assemblyman for Taman Medan gives us his take.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2024 had incentives to help Malaysia's MSMEs. These include RM44 billion in loans and financing guarantees, as well as RM2.2 billion in total funding to support them automate their business processes, digitalise their operations and increase their international footprint. Datuk William Ng, National President, Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA), tells us how these incentives might work going forward.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The Budget remained expansionary and there were some sector implications from the multiple measures and incentives. We uncover who are the equity losers and winners from Budget 2024? Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research, Maybank Investment Banking Group tell us.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

In Budget 2024, revenue projections are at RM307bn. What new taxes were introduced for that purpose and were there any goodies for the rakyat considering the fiscal consolidation pressures? Sim Kwang Gek, Country Tax Leader, Deloitte Malaysia shares with us her perspective.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The RM393.8 billion ringgit Budget 2024 hopes to see Malaysia's fiscal deficit narrow from 5% this year to 4.3% of GDP for 2024. Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB Malaysia breaks the details down further for us as she assesses how the phasing out of diesel subsidies, the end of chicken and egg price controls and the continuation of targeted electricity subsidies based on consumption might affect Malaysia's economic fortunes.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

All eyes are on the Budget 2024 tabling this Friday, with a lot of scrutiny on how the government plans to narrow the fiscal deficit in line with recently passed Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act. How will this new law and Budget 2024 shape Malaysia's economic policies moving forward? Economist Dr. Afzanizam Abdul Rashid gives us a preview of expectations for the budget.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Malaysia has long grappled with the challenge of broadening its tax base without alienating the people. How will the government navigate this balancing act? We speak to Soh Lian Seng, Head of Tax at KPMG for his expectations of Budget 2024 and the different levers available for broadening the tax base.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Tourism players are keeping their fingers crossed for incentives to be included when Budget 2024 is unveiled on October 13th, to give a much needed boost to the snail-paced recovery of the sector post-Covid-19. Dato' Sri Naresh Mohan, Group President & CEO of Trinidad Group Malaysia and an exco member with the Kuala Lumpur Tourism Association, shares with us what the industry is hoping for that might help it achieve the levels of tourist arrivals seen before the pandemic.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Malaysia's semiconductor industry, a major contributor to the country's exports with a global market share of 7%, has been plagued by issues ranging from supply chain disruptions and labour shortages. Dato' Seri Wong Siew Hai, President of the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association shares what the problems its members are facing and what they hope they will see when Budget 2024 is tabled this October 13th.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The F&B sector has been a tale of mixed fortunes in the post-pandemic era, weighed down by supply chain disruptions, currency volatility, labour shortages and rising cost of living concerns. What are F&B players looking for in Budget 2024 to cushion the economic uncertainties? We hear from Patrick Sim, council member of the MRCA F&B Division and Managing Director of Secret Recipe for the industry wishlist.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Budget 2023 is expected to put more disposable income in the pockets of largely the B40 and also the M40, with cuts in income tax, cash handouts and e-wallet credits. But how much upside will this give the retail sector, given higher interest rates, inflationary pressures and the uncertainty of elections? We get analysis from Syifaa' Mahsuri Ismail from Hong Leong Investment Bank. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life. Image credit: Shutterstock

Budget 2023 demonstrated Malaysia's commitment towards the adoption of electric vehicles that included the extension of the current import and excise duties exemption for EVs for another year. That covers fully-imported models but there was no mention for locally-assembled EVs. We speak to Jim Lim, Equity Research Analyst at RHB Banking Group for his take on how these measures including initiatives to ensure more charging infrastructure is put in place, might impact Malaysia's automotive sector.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock

Timothy Kimo Brien is a poet, podcaster, and all-around artist. He joins us to talk about the importance of creativity, of writing poetry and stories and how doing art feeds the soul and enhances life in every direction. Enjoy a poem from one of his chap books and check out his work! … Continue...Episode 154 – Interview with Timothy Kimo Brien