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The Coffee Break

The Coffee Break

101 episodes

1 day ago

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Episodes (20/101)

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☕️ Silent health crisis of the poor: 70% of B40 group have non-communicable diseases

🏦 DBS-Alliance Bank deal stalls on regulatory delay.

🇧🇪 Belgium: Recognise Palestine, sanction Israel.

🚬 Authorities freeze RM218 mil in cigarette smuggling case.

🫂 China, India and Russia: Are they BFFs now?

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1 day ago

16 minutes 30 seconds

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☕️ BNM: Faultless motorists can claim insurance without losing No-Claim Discount

☕️ Starbucks MY keeps bleeding, worst financial performance on record.

🇺🇸 US Court finds Trump tariffs illegal: Now what?

🔥 Neighbours' politics: Deadly major riots in Indonesia, Thai PM removed yet again.

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2 days ago

16 minutes 39 seconds

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☕️ Ferrari, Lamborghini watch out - meet Bufori, Malaysian-made sports car

⚖️ Urban Renewal Act delayed, Gig Workers Bill passed.

💻 Vibe Hacking - Hacking Made Easy?

🌍 Does Malaysia really lack the capabilities for the rare earth industry?

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6 days ago

14 minutes 38 seconds

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☕️ PM Anwar: Rent-seeking, sub-contracting, interference in procurement process to be criminalised

🚨 MUDA lodges police report against MACC chief over Sabah scandal silence.

💍 Swifties rejoice! Taylor Swift engaged.

📈 Shopee parent Sea becomes Southeast Asia's most valuable listed company.

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1 week ago

15 minutes 39 seconds

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☕️ Blurry Future: Rising childhood myopia in Malaysia

🇲🇾 Malaysia unveils first locally designed edge AI processor.

🇺🇸 In the US, burning the US flag is a constitutional right.

🇮🇩 Indonesia protests over MPs' RM12.9k per month housing allowance.

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1 week ago

16 minutes 3 seconds

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Former PM’s son arrested for drug possession

Big oinky business - Sarawak aims RM1 bil export of live pigs by 2030. MBI scandal drags 2 Bursa-listed companies into the mud. Vietnam's richest man founds taxi company, GSM, to take on Grab.

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1 week ago

14 minutes 37 seconds

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JP Morgan will pay RM1.4 bil settlement to Malaysia in relation to 1MDB

The Zara Qairina effect: Police to reopen investigation into a 2013 death. BYD to set up an assembly plant in Malaysia. It’s official: Gaza is in famine, but Israel says it's all lies.

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1 week ago

16 minutes 9 seconds

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MACC's MAGA: Make Anti-Corruption Great Again

22 mil MyKad holders: Check now for your RM100 Sara Aid. “AI psychosis” keeps Microsoft AI boss awake at night. US, EU solidify trade deal.

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1 week ago

15 minutes 13 seconds

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Think you are too smart to fall for scam? More educated Malaysians falling prey to online scams, says Home Minister

Adam Radlan acquitted in graft case after paying fine. Israel mulls Hamas 60-day ceasefire offer. Australia's Canva begins share sale at USD42 bil (RM177.49 bil) valuation.

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1 week ago

13 minutes 51 seconds

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Police bust ‘Geng Budak Sekolah’ linked to child sexual exploitation, run by a 12 y.o. girl

Former CJ Tengku Maimun warns of political threats, interference in judiciary. Skipping Friday prayers could mean jail or fine in Terengganu. Intel luck: SoftBank to invest USD2 bil, the US govt. might take 10% stake

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2 weeks ago

17 minutes 14 seconds

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5 suspects (all minors) to be charged in Zara Qairina's case

Tengku Zafrul: 19% US trade tariff rate due to refusal to cross 'red lines'. Indonesia's "Gasoline Godfather" embroiled in USD18 bil corruption probe. Singapore to treat vaping as drug issue.

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2 weeks ago

14 minutes 51 seconds

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MIC is in talks with PN

Scammers getting smarter- now turn to the loan shark route. How a good/bad mall can affect property prices. Russia-US talk: No ceasefire deal - yet.

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2 weeks ago

16 minutes 37 seconds

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Rafizi, family receive AIDS threat

Users reported losing "loved ones" after ChatGPT upgrade. Army officer suspected of smuggling now also suspected drug dealer. US reportedly places secret tracking devices in chip shipments.

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2 weeks ago

14 minutes 36 seconds

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Najib's 'wfh' bid lives on

Education Minister: vaping teachers to face jail. Rafizi's son attacked with syringe at mall in Putrajaya. Industry deepdive: The market for AI companion, girlfriends.

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3 weeks ago

18 minutes 58 seconds

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PM AI launches AI Buatan Malaysia: ILMU

Death penalty for trio in then-largest RM103.2 mil drug bust. AirAsia X returns to Europe with Istanbul route after a decade-long hiatus. New 90-day Trump tariff extension for China.

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3 weeks ago

13 minutes 55 seconds

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60 is the new 56: Malaysians redefining the meaning of "old age"

RM600 mil+ travel agency Golden Destinations files for ACE Market IPO. Largest UK toy chain founder gifts 100% company to staff. sing emojis over faces of children in photos no longer safe.

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3 weeks ago

15 minutes 59 seconds

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Two Malaysian tourists set on fire in Bangkok

How many Msians gave up their nationality for Singapore citizenship? Tengku Zafrul now an official PKR member. Trump to meet Putin this Aug 15 in Alaska. The world is furious at Netanyahu’s latest Gaza plan - except America.

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3 weeks ago

16 minutes 34 seconds

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100% chips tariff: Is Malaysia exempted?

Italy to build world's longest suspension bridge. Lim Guan Eng prosecution's key witness attacked by 10 men in "clear-cut robbery". Apple increases US investment commitments to USD600 bil.

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3 weeks ago

18 minutes 37 seconds

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Are you ready for a nuclear-powered Malaysia?

Terengganu launches Muslim matchmaking platform to deal with ageing population. Addressing nurse shortage - get them from Indonesia. Carsome competitor Carro seeks US IPO with USD3 bil valuation.

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4 weeks ago

17 minutes 21 seconds

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MCMC investigates influencers exploiting homeless man

TNG Digital achieves unicorn status, IPO under consideration. USD15,000 (RM63,412.48) bond for some tourists entering the US. Denmark zoo: donate your unwanted pets as food to zoo animals.

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4 weeks ago

16 minutes 54 seconds