The Morning Run team talks to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow about the recently approved Penang South Reclamation (PSR) Project. What were the approval conditions set by the National Physical Planning Council? How will the project be funded? What are the environmental impacts of the projects?

Rhymba Hills is a tea company that’s continuing to gain popularity because of its famous herbal infusions. But in a small market dominated by name brands, can Rhymba Hills make a sustainable name for itself? We speak to founder Ciinndey Wong about giving up her job as an accountant to start a tea company, the way she picks her herbal infusions, as well as her plans on taking the business further.

China and US inch closer to a resolution but is it a little too late? We speak to Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited in Chicago to find out if that rings true whilst also getting his views on the Pinterest and Zoom listing.

Design Thinking, is it just an empty buzzword or the next step in innovation and education? We ask Professor Weinberg about the state of the movement, the competition it faces from the big consultancies and its presence in Malaysia.

How much you pay for your electricity each month, is also dependent on fuel costs - as this is what Tenaga Nasional uses to generate power.  However, TNB uses the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through or ICPT mechanism, as well as government subsidies, to determine tariffs every six months, ensuring fairness for all consumers. Find out more when Keith Kam speaks with the Tenaga's Chief Strategy & Regulatory Officer, Datuk Fazlur Rahman  To find more, please visit www.tnb.com.my   

Federal Hill is one of the more significant hills in KL, as it was conceptualised to represent the aspiration of the federation. Home to some prominent buildings and government quarters, and vast land spaces, Federal Hill has managed to stave off major developments in the area so far. But will this last? Elizabeth Cardosa from Badan Warisan Malaysia contextualises the importance of preserving the area.

The gang reviews the latest instalment in The Conjuring Universe, The Curse of the Weeping Woman.

COMANGO, a coalition of local human rights groups, is calling out against recent acts of intimidation against human rights activists.

The world’s best airport just got better. We talk about Singapore's brand spanking new Jewel Changi Airport, which features the world's tallest indoor waterfall.

A fossil hunter has placed a rare fossil of a baby T-rex up for auction on e-Bay, sparking scientific and paleontological outcry.

We talk about the ongoing tension between Ramadan bazaar operators and DBKL, as well as Tourism Selangor's new strategy of promoting tourism in schools.

There are many types of sleep apnea, but one type in particular is more common in children. In today’s show, we take a look at this condition and how it disrupts a child’s quality of life.  

In the news this week, the Transport Ministry clarifies their stance on the Vehicle End of Life Policy, while Grab introduces the “passenger photo verification system” that aims to curb passenger-related crimes. For our review this week, Ariff Roose talks about the big and bold BMW X3!

What’s taken stand-up comedian Phoon Chi Ho so long to put on a solo show? And why is he calling it “Creepy”? We head straight to the source to find out.

Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, isn’t out yet—but it seems that the device it’s called “the future” is falling flat before it’s even hit customers’ hands. We hear what Samsung has to say about reports of display issues that have emerged just 48 hours after its first outing.

The Communication and Multimedia Ministry plans to set up a computer programming school for secondary school leavers. Its Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the initiative was to train the younger generation to be IT (information technology) savvy so as to be able to compete in the digital age. He said his Ministry was looking at various models in building and developing the computer programming syllabus suitable for schools in Malaysia.

We’ve all read something before about how many hours of sleep you need a night, or how snoring is harmless. But what if we told you that these myths about sleep could damage your health, your mood and even shorten your life. We discuss this new finding.

The Dabbawalas of Mumbai have been delivering food for 125 years - and are extremely good at it. According to Harvard Business School, they are rated 6 Sigma, meaning that when they rarely make a mistake, it amounts to 3.4 mistakes in a Million. What services in Malaysia could we improve immediately with a little tech and innovation? - the team discusses.

A hydroelectric scheme in North Sumatra is threatening the tropical rainforest habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan, the world’s rarest great ape. Green activists vow to keep fighting,  despite a recent legal setback. We revisit an Earth Matters interview with Distinguished Professor William Laurance as we discuss the current plight of the Tapanuli apes.

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives. 02:35 - Best before dates: Are they just a guide? 09:28 - How would Lee Kuan Yew save Hong Kong? 14:37 - DBKL's micro-homes, would you live in them?

Axiata Digital Services, a digital arm of the Axiata Group, has the ambition to create unicorns through their businesses which focus digital advertising, API and digital financial services. We speak to Khairil Abdullah, CEO of Axiata Digital Services about ADS financial strategies as well as ADS Boost e-wallet.

Some estimates that by the of 2019, Malaysia will have close to 700 malls nationwide. MallDash is a startup that calls itself the Waze and Google for malls. So gone are the days walking around every mile in a mall to look a specific item or getting lost in the millions of retail square feet.

Unofficial results indicate that incumbent President Joko Widodo has retained his seat, beating rival and former general Prabowo Subianto. Ahead of the official announcement, we speak to Alden Iswanto, analyst at the KRA Group, for his insights into the issues surrounding the campaigns.

Thailand’s drought and Singapore’s worst electronics showing for a while are emerging economic headwinds. 00:40 - The Morning Run Team talks to Charnon Boonnuch about the situation in Thailand. 08:19 - The Morning Run Team talks to Tamara Henderson about the Asian economies and also what's happening in Singapore.

With all the talk around bond yield curves and what they could mean for the economy, Roshan speaks to Zulfadzlie to get a better understanding of bonds, yield curves and what it means when yield curves invert.