Up for consideration this week….

We wade through the political turmoil after Malaysia’s 94-year-old Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad resigns and how it couldn’t come at a worse time. (1.40)

An Indonesian minister suggests a quick fix to improve the country’s poverty rate by calling on the  rich to marry the poor – simplistic or out of the box idea?Pie in the sky? (6:50)

China considers a 'complete ban' on the wildlife trade. Animals across Asia rejoice but how will it impact the ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine? (11:40)

And finally, How Singapore's leading F&B players are aiming for a zero carbon footprint – why everyone benefits. (17:50)

This week, Steve is joined by: Melanie Oliveiro, host of Singapore Today that airs weekdays from 5-8pm on CNA938, and John Yip, host of the weekend edition of Singapore Today from 5pm-9pm at CNA938.

Up for consideration this week&hellip;.
We wade through the political turmoil after Malaysia&rsquo;s 94-year-old Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad resigns and how it couldn&rsquo;t come at a worse time. (1.40)
An Indonesian minister suggests a quick fix to improve the country&rsquo;s poverty rate by calling on the &nbsp;rich to marry the poor &ndash; simplistic or out of the box idea?Pie in the sky? (6:50)
China considers a 'complete ban' on the wildlife trade. Animals across Asia rejoice but how will it impact the ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine? (11:40)
And finally, How Singapore's leading F&amp;B players are aiming for a zero carbon footprint &ndash; why everyone benefits. (17:50)
This week, Steve is joined by: Melanie Oliveiro, host of Singapore Today that airs weekdays from 5-8pm on CNA938, and John Yip, host of the weekend edition of Singapore Today from 5pm-9pm at CNA938.

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