Podcasts about movement control order

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Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 21:12

As Malaysia prepares to celebrate a second Hari Raya under a Movement Control Order, Dato' Sri Meer Habib, the Managing Director of Habib Jewels, talks about how one of the country's most established jewelry companies is coping with this once-in-a-lifetime event. Image credit: Habib Jewels

Habib Jewels Trying To Shine Bright In The Pandemic

BFM :: The Breakfast Grille

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 21:12

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The Status of Stripe

BFM :: Open For Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 23:16

After almost two years in Malaysia, how is Stripe working with local businesses to help build the economic infrastructure of the internet? We catch up with APAC Business Lead, Noah Pepper, about Stripe’s learnings from working with local businesses like Flower Chimp, FashionValet and Storehub to grow and scale despite the challenges caused by COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order.

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Recalling Old Ramadhan Moments

Expressions From Below

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 10:29

With the Movement Control Order, Ramadhan can never feel the same. Dive in with us on our chit-chat remembering fun Ramadhan times!

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Govt Lifts Work From Home Order

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:00

The government has announced that the work from home orders for public sectors and industires under the Movement Control Order will be lifted starting today. As Covid-19 workplace clusters are still being reported, responses from employees have been mixed. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: mwitt1337, Pixabay

LITE | Les Lee - Malaysians Caring for Others

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 39:01

Les Lee, a HR manager for a petrol company in Malaysia, joined Asha and JD on #TheLITEBreakfast this morning.He shared the story of how he hired a homeless man who was struggling to get by because he lost his job during the Movement Control Order.

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Covid-19 (Part 2) - Can We Afford Another MCO?

Astro Awani

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 14:05

Yesterday the government announced that not only was it extending the Movement Control Order and that it would also seek to impose stricter SOPs. However, no details were announced regarding the move to tighten SOPs. This comes after mixed messages from government officials on the extension as well as a warning from public health experts that lockdowns at this point in the crisis will not be effective. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Professor Datuk Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid Syed Junid, Founding Professor and Chair of Health Policy & Management at the Faculty of Public Health of Kuwait University.

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Covid-19 (Part 1) - Lives Vs Livelihoods, Rhetoric Vs Reality

Astro Awani

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 14:08

Yesterday the government announced that not only was it extending the Movement Control Order and that it would also seek to impose stricter SOPs. However no details were announced regarding the move to tighten SOPs. In this information vacuum, a coalition of more than 40 trade, business and professional associations has urged the government to lift the second MCO -- saying it would kill businesses and leave many jobless. Are we getting the balance between saving lives and saving livelihoods, right? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Mohammad Farhan Rusli, Assistant Professor of Health Policy, Economics & Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia and Director, Selangor Task Force Operations.

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LITE | Justin Cheah - Malaysians Caring for Others

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 36:25

Project director at Kechara Soup Kitchen, Justin Cheah joined Asha and JD on #TheLITEBreakfast this morning.Here, he shared the biggest challenges for the NGO during the current Movement Control Order.

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MCO 2.0 - Is Retail Dying?

BFM :: Morning Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 13:36

The second Movement Control Order caused much confusion among retailers, some of whom were allowed to open while others were not. But were retailers on the whole better prepared to face temporary closures this time around, or has it hit them harder than ever? For insight, we speak to Datuk Wira Ameer Ali Mydin, President of the Bumiputera Retailers Organisation and Vice President of the Malaysia Retail Association. Image Credit: kong ys / Shutterstock.com

Macaranga Wrap-up: January 2021

BFM :: Earth Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 26:12

In our first Earth Matters episode 2021, Wong Siew Lyn and Law Yao Hua, the co-founders of local journalism portal Macaranga.org join us to share environmental news from January. First, we discuss what the MCO2.0 and the nationwide emergency might mean for the environment, before turning to a discussion on the recent flooding, and whether logging was to blame for it. And finally, as we all stay home to stay safe, we look at which online seminar and classes we can busy ourselves with, in the coming days and weeks. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Regional Roundup: Almost all of M'sia in MCO & Recovery in Indonesia after double disaster

MONEY FM 89.3 - The Breakfast Huddle with Elliott Danker, Manisha Tank and Finance Presenter Ryan Huang

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 10:44

Straits Times’ Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez shares his insights on almost all of Malaysia going into a Movement Control Order from Friday, PM Muhyiddin Yassin's recently announced RM15 billion aid package, and how Indonesia plans to support the relief and recovery operations in the country following its the floods in South Kalimantan and 6.2 magnitude earthquake in West Sulawesi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Regional Roundup: Malaysia in MCO and State of Emergency

MONEY FM 89.3 - The Breakfast Huddle with Elliott Danker, Manisha Tank and Finance Presenter Ryan Huang

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 10:00

Leslie Lopez, Straits Times’ Regional Correspondent gives his analysis on Malaysia's Movement Control Order and state of emergency order put in place to deal with the worsening Covid-19 situation, how these might impact Malaysia's economic target to reach the 6.5-7.5% GDP for the year, the latest on Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air jet that crashed into the sea over the weekend, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Will Muhyiddin Continue To Bleed Support?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 11:43

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's majority support in the Dewan Rakyat has come under pressure with the withdrawal of Machang MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub. As UMNO is also slated to discuss breaking with Bersatu at its general assembly at the end of the month, and with the second Movement Control Order newly-declared, we speak to Dr Hamidin Abdul Hamid, Research Fellow at the Ilham Centre. Image Credit: NAUFAL ZAQUAN / Shutterstock.com

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Will Muhyiddin Continue To Bleed Support?

BFM :: Morning Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 11:43

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LITE | Shireen Zainudin and Viji Krishnamoorthy - The Lockdown Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 19:38

Shireen Zainudin and Viji Krishna-Moorthy, collaborators on The Lockdown Chronicles joined Bel and JD on #TheLITEBreakfast this morning. They shared their experiences working on the book and the challenges they faced.The Lockdown Chronicles is an anthology of 19 Malaysian stories that's set during the Movement Control Order in 2020.

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LITE | Prof Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram - The LITE Wrap Up

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 51:53

Prominent economist, Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram joined Sham on #TheLITEBreakfast this morning. They talked about the Malaysian economy and how it was affected by COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order.

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How Malaysians are getting through a never-ending fight with COVID-19

Heart of the Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 33:35

Despite an early Movement Control Order and other restrictions earlier this year, Malaysia's infection numbers have surged this month. This prompted another round of restrictions, with schools shut and Malaysians hunkering down. Lin Suling speaks to Tho Xin Yi in Kuala Lumpur, Serina Rahman in Johor and Dr Khor Swee Kheng in Sabah to find out how Malaysians are coping and what's next in the country's battle with coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dyslexia Awareness Month 2020

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 19:04

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, so we’re taking the opportunity to look at how children with dyslexia have been coping - particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order have disrupted school and learning for a large part of the year. We speak to an educational psychologist about the difficulties faced by dyslexic students during the pandemic, and some possible ways of coping. Image Source: Shutterstock

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Building Itself Back Into The Black

BFM :: Morning Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 23:24

After stopping work for several months during the Movement Control Order, the construction industry is once again grinding to life- but time is money, and how much have they lost in the interim? Crest Builder Holdings is one such player who fell into the red as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions, but have they managed to pull themselves up now that work has recommenced? How will their existing projects fare, as consumer demand shifts? All this and more on the Breakfast Grille with Eric Yong, Managing Director of Crest Builder Holdings.

How has COVID-19 Affected the Arts in Sabah and Sarawak?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 41:28

One of the many industries hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order has been the arts - with public events, gatherings, and opportunities for travel being limited, many arts practitioners have been struggling to both create art and to make a living. This situation is further exacerbated in Sabah and Sarawak, where the lack of access, connectivity, and accessibility affects life beyond just the arts sphere. As we honour Malaysia Day 2020, we learn how the pandemic has impacted arts practitioners in Sabah and Sarawak, by speaking with The Tuyang Initiative co-founder Juvita Tatan Wan, and Emmanuel Chee, former president, Society of Performing Arts Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Image Source: The Tuyang Initiative & George Yong

How has COVID-19 Affected the Arts in Sabah and Sarawak?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 41:28

Debuting Art during a Pandemic

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 18:06

The past year has been a period of reflection and introspection for many of us, and artist Peisy Ting is no exception. She was ready to debut her solo art exhibition earlier in the year, only to have it postponed for months due to the Movement Control Order. But in many ways, her exhibition, titled Transcendence – A Visual Exploration of Self, seems more fitting now than ever. We speak with Peisy about being a self-trained artist, and what she has learnt about making art through a decidedly difficult year. Image Source: Peisy Ting

Bermaz - Driving Towards Growth

BFM :: The Breakfast Grille

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 23:49

Recent government stimulus packages have thrown a lifeline to a car industry hit hard by the implementation of the Movement Control Order in March. While Total Industry Volumes seem to have recovered since the disastrous 141 total vehilce units sold in April, it's still a long road ahead for many automotive players. So to help us get a sense of what's in store for Bermaz Auto in particular, we speak to its CEO, Dato' Francis Lee, about the impact of government stimulus, their cashflow, and their aims for the future.

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What next for Malaysian workers stuck there and Singapore businesses who hire them here?

Heart of the Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 24:31

Singapore and Malaysia are ready to lift some entry restrictions and reopen travel via the Periodic Commuting Arrangement and Reciprocal Green Lane. Lin Suling speaks to Assistant CEO for Global Business at the Singapore Business Federation Darius Lim and Visiting Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Dr Serina Rahman to understand the disruption wrought by the border closures over the past few months since the Movement Control Order was imposed. They explore the consequences of this interdependent relationship and what will change post COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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LITE | Premendran Pathmanathan - Property Prowl

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 31:06

Premendran Pathmanathan from iProperty joined Bel and JD on #TheLITEBreakfast this morning. He shared how the property market in Malaysia is affected by the Movement Control Order.

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LITE | Vincent Seow - Property Prowl

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 37:22

Vincent Seow from Platinum Victory joined Bel and JD on #TheLITEBreakfast this morning.He talked about how the property market in Malaysia is doing amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order.

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LITE | Erik Ong - The Switch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 27:47

An event organizer turned fruit and vegetable seller, Erik Ong joined Bel and JD this morning on #TheLITEBreakfast to talk about how he was affected by COVID-19 & the Movement Control Order and what he plans to do next.

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All By Myself… Making Art

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 18:52

Artist CC Kua’s arts residency at Rimbun Dahan was an unexpectedly isolated one as the Movement Control Order came into place. So she spent her time allowing her thoughts to run playfully unrestrained amidst the lush tropical rainforest garden, while simultaneously dealing with the anxiety of being amidst the global pandemic. All of these are captured with a sense of humour and whimsy in the art she created during this time, which is showing at an exhibition called “All By Myself”. We speak to CC about her work and the creative process. Image Source: CC Kua

The BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2020

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 19:01

With the Malaysian arts industry having come to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order, arts workers are still trying to figure out what the future might hold. The 17th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, which is happening online on July 2, therefore, is both a celebration of the industry and a rallying point for coming together. We speak to Low Ngai Yuen, president of awards organiser Kakiseni, about the awards, its significance, and going virtual for the first time.

LITE | Ang Weina - Back To Work

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 34:08

This morning on #TheLITEBreakfast at 7, we spoke to Global Employer Services Leader at Deloitte, Ang Weina, on how the COVID-19 pandemic and Movement Control Order affected her work.

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LITE | Julie Woon - Back To Work

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 36:45

This morning on #TheLITEBreakfast at 7, we spoke to emcee and TV host, Julie Woon on how the COVID-19 pandemic and Movement Control Order affected her work.

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Domestic Violence Against Women: Covid-19 Is Not the Only Battle That is Going ON.

RealiTEA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 20:09

Listen as the founder of Love Yourself Association, Miss Aminahtul Mardiah Md Nor speaks on behalf of their movement #WeCare in helping victims and survivors of domestic violence by using secret codes during the current Movement Control Order. Changemakers Farah, Zahiera and Hanis boil down the conversation into what matters most; perspectives and solutions for the modern times. If you or someone you know that is currently experiencing domestic violence, please contact Talian Kasih line 15999. You can also check out Miss Aminahtul Mardiah's Twitter; @minmdnor .

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How Health Charities Have Been Affected by COVID-19

BFM :: Health & Living

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 25:45

In Malaysia, non-profit and charitable organisations contribute significantly to health services for the community. We speak to Dr Hj Azriman Rosman, CEO of MAA Medicare Charitable Foundation, to find out how these services have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when the country was under the Movement Control Order.

LITE | Roshan Narayan - Dads On Lockdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 39:19

Former radio and TV personality, Roshan Narayan joined Bel and JD on #TheLITEBreakfast to talk about how he was spending his time at home with his family during the Movement Control Order.

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LITE | Nash Idrus - Dads On Lockdown