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‘EMCO’ seems to be the word of the year, as local states and districts move in and out of the dreaded lockdown imposed by the government. As a reminder, the end of one EMCO in no way guarantees another won’t be imposed with immediate effect . Under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act, we could see entire states being put under these orders until the end of 2021....

The Malaysia Competition Commission is monitoring food delivery platform companies following public complaints over the imposition of exorbitant commission fees and the price of food and beverages. Image Credit: kamarulzamanganu | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one’s waiting for the recess bell more than school canteen operators around the country. Some 30 percent of government school canteen operators have reportedly already called it quits , while many others are struggling to stay afloat due to loss of income. Image Credit: Gvardgraph | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eatery operators and retailers still hold out hope in light of discussions on eased restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals. Image Credit: Elena Ermakova | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 6, a new law was passed in Singapore introducing digital birth and death certificates , legislation that will potentially render paper documents of this nature a thing of the past. With a high level of concern for security risk and a lingering distrust in State-run digital solutions due to contact tracing apps, experts believes it is critical to explore the potential privacy concerns that...

A proper vaccination programme and an adoption of digital solutions for safe travel are the only ways towards restarting tourism globally , according to a report by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. Image Credit: Rudy Balasko | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was confirmed that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will now be held without spectators following a new surge in Covid-19 cases, which saw the Japanese government approve a fourth state of emergency for the capital. So, organisers are promising unprecedented broadcast coverage and digital innovation to connect fans around the world to the events . Image Credit: 22Images Studio | Shut...

Steve Ngeu, who’s company Ngeu Solutions have offered their services, for free, to help Micro SMEs register for GKP 4.0 talks to us about the application process, common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and gives businesses tips on how to improve their chances at receiving the direct aid. Image Credit: Tero Vesalainen | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Finance has launched the National Supply Chain Finance Platform , dubbed as "JanaNiaga", with an aim to assist SMEs in maintaining a healthy cash flow while also limiting credit risk to financiers or financial institutions in Malaysia. Image Credit: ITTIGallery | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A total of 14 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine will be sold by Pharmaniaga Bhd to interested states and private companies from this month until September. Image Credit: The Star See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business associations across the causeway have called for help in areas such as rental relief, wage support and loan moratoriums as Singapore tightens measures amid a resurgence in Covid-19 infections in the community. Image Credit: Travelpixs | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many have called for complementary medical services to be allowed to continue operating during the first phase of the National Recovery Plan as they alleviate the burden on an already overloaded healthcare system. Image Credit: Dragon Images | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities weren’t playing when they found a local Bitcoin mining ring that was siphoning electricity from the surrounding area. After seizing 1,069 machines, the police then proceeded to literally destroy them with a steamroller ! Image Credit: Dayak Daily | YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eighty-one percent of employees believe AI improves their overall performance at work . As a result, more than two-thirds (68%) are calling on their employers to deploy more AI-based technologies to help them execute tasks. That’s the top-level finding from a study published today by 3GEM on behalf of SnapLogic, which surveyed 400 office workers across the U.S. and U.K. about their opinions...

55% of Malaysian respondents on Randstad’s H1 2021 Workmonitor survey said that their experience with their current employer during the pandemic motivated them to continue working for their firm in the long run . Image Credit: Mario Gogh | Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Ministry through the Medical Devices Authority has released a list of two Covid-19 self-test kits that have received conditional approval for import and distribution in the country. One of the kits is the first Malaysian-made Covid-19 rapid antigen self-testing kit, and is now available for purchase. Image Credit: Annie Spratt | Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Some factories in the Klang Valley were allowed to operate during Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) have come under close scrutiny by members of the public who blame them for the continued rise in Covid-19 cases. Image Credit: Pixabay | Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contrary to popular belief, stress and long-term anxiety aren’t the same thing, especially in the workplace. While stress is to be expected from time to time, unaddressed anxiety at the workplace can impact one’s performance and overall happiness . An article by Thoughtfull breaks down the differences between anxiety and stress, and what can be done to tackle them both. Image Credit: T...

Instead of relying only on the domestic market, Penang-based durian sellers have taken to social media to sell their wares to customers in other states. Image Credit: Tom Fisk | Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local businesses have been urged to take advantage of grants such as GKP 4.0 in order to help them survive the ongoing National Recovery Plan restrictions. Similarly, SMEs have been asked to take advantage of the RCEP deal, which could drive awareness towards their business and services. Image Credit: Pixabay | Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysian-based property rental platform, SPEEDHOME, has raised RM7 million in a Series A funding exercise with the fund to be capitalised on the platform’s regional expansion and tech advancements. Image Credit: SPEEDHOME | speedhome.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Companies have constantly relied on market research to understand their target audience. However, the pandemic has seen a huge change habits, such as people taking less showers to supporting more local businesses and shopping sustainability. A report by Vase.ai, a company that deals with market research and industry insights, found that with the new normal came a whole new generation of consumers...

Netflix is planning an expansion into video games and has hired a former Electronic Arts and Facebook executive to lead the effort. Image Credit: Sean Locke Photography | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up to 60% of food and beverage operators in the country could be forced to shut permanently within the next two months should the dine-in ban continue , say F&B associations. Image Credit: YnetteT | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GoCare #BeMyHero Community Caring Project has been launched , which will provide the public and SMEs with various forms of aid including free tuition and soft loans. Also, Media Prima Omnia is launching the #KitaMalaysia campaign , with four SMEs packages offered to promote homegrown products and services on all of Media Prima's platforms. Image Credit: Golden Brown | Shutterstock See omnystud...