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Former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir, has officially joined Tik Tok. His first video on the platform is a tribute to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah and their marriage of 64 years. We discuss leaders joining Gen Z-driven social media platforms, and how this may be one of the most wholesome things we’ve seen in a while. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram strikes again with the app cloning. First, they came for Snapchat by introducing Stories, and now they’re going after TikTok in the US with their new creation, Reels.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram announced new features aimed at curbing online bullying on its platform, including a warning to people as they are preparing to post abusive remarks. Additionally, Facebook and Twitter have penalised Trump for posts containing coronavirus misinformation - in the world of social media, how far should the platform self-censor? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) - has partnered with Fintech Lab to create the Digital Small Business Accelerator (DSBA) designed to help SMEs digitise their businesses. Online applications can be made via this Google Form.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google responded to a torrent of tough questions from Congress when they testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee. But what can we learn from how these tech titans fared on a high-profile Zoom call in terms of creating the ideal virtual meeting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft isn’t unfamiliar with the younger demographic, especially via products like the XBox. But as the tech giant circles the TikTok crisis in an attempt to keep it legal in the US, they’ve garnered the love and support of a much younger, more rabid fanbase in the form of Gen Z creators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft announced Tuesday it will be launching its Netflix-style cloud gaming service on Sept. 15 as part of a $15-per-month subscription bundle.   The company initially revealed it would make its xCloud streaming platform a free add-on to its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service last month. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which costs $15 a month, is the firm’s top subscription product and gives...

One of the primary characteristics of running any business is resilience; it’s a learned skill rather than an innate trait for most, but we have a few tips for how to avoid and bounce back from crashes and challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s so much content on TV now to keep us entertained, yet for some reason TV has taken a more “antisocial” turn. With the pandemic separating us and with streaming services releasing full seasons at a go, watercooler chat has declined, and there seems to be nothing significant to see on TV anymore . And with more ways to consume entertainment, the social aspect of TV is on th...

While the number of COVID-19 infections in Malaysia is under control, the government is continuing to implement measures to make sure another wave doesn’t happen. It is now mandatory for all business premises to use the MySejatera app to make contact tracing more robust and detailed in the coming months.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often cite “networking” as an important skill for success in the workplace, but how can you best utilise your network , especially if you’re job-hunting during this period of economic recession? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted companies with many scrambling to deal with the sudden disruption, losses, and other changes to their businesses. But what about the heart of every company - their people, the workforce? How should companies manage the workforce shifts (i.e. changing headcount needs, or new skills to address new ways of doing business) brought about by disruption not just to thei...

By now, the $11 billion self-help industry is most definitely not small stuff. Yet when you strip it down, there's very little new information. But if it’s all pretty much the same stuff, what if we could distill it into bullet form ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the rubble of COVID-19’s economic devastation, new business ideas can be rebuilt. Here is a selection of products that may do well amongst post-pandemic consumers . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side hustles aren’t exclusive to the pandemic, but lots of people have started mini-ventures during this time of crisis to either supplement their income or out of pure necessity. With online platforms and multiple new, affordable ways to kickstart a microbusiness, it seems like t hese side hustles might be pivotal in helping people and businesses survive the pandemic . See omnystudio.com/li...

What would Coronavirus experts do during the holidays , or over a long weekend? Do they think it's safe to fly, rent an Airbnb, swim in a pool, or dine outside? Their responses varied greatly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at 3 small businesses in the USA that survived through COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in the US many schools are starting the year remotely with a “hybrid” model, and even those that plan to reopen in person are offering remote options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quarter of Malaysian firms have accelerated their digital transformation plans as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, while 60% have slowed down, according to the Workday Digital Agility Index. What’s stopping that 60%? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more companies move into different content verticals to keep their brands progressive and diversified, The New York Times has acquired Serial Productions - the studio behind the immensely popular ‘Serial’ podcasts. The move is part of The Times’ ongoing creative and strategic alliance with This American Life. It also puts the media giant in the same pool as other content creat...

Over the last few decades, industries everywhere have begun to adopt subscription business models. Netflix subscriptions have replaced DVD collections, and Spotify has taken the place of CD shelves. This is the subscription economy — and the sector is growing fast. From gaming to education, we look at service-focused industries that are embracing subscription business models . See omnystudio...

The prospect of a paid version of Twitter — free from trackers, annoying ads and irritating algorithms which meddle with the clean chronology of the timeline — has been a holy grail for certain Twitter addicts since (basically) forever. And the wait could soon be over, if CEO Jack Dorsey has his way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many businesses, the coronavirus is the toughest problem they’ve ever had to face.   Customers are under lockdown, stores are closed, cashflow has all but dried up and staff are on furlough, there’s little wonder then, that many businesses wonder how they’re going to survive.   Despite all of these harsh realities, there are some companies that are finding ways to f...

What does the devastation wrought by Covid-19 tell us about the underlying pathologies of our own culture and time? It is hard to escape one common factor in multiple outbreaks. Again and again, clusters of infection have been associated with those whose work is low-paid, insecure and contingent . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently The Perak Health Department investigated an incident in which a woman is believed to have violated the home quarantine order by going out and dining at a restaurant.   The woman was later identified as having tested positive for Covid-19 in her second test after 13 days of quarantine.   With the news that the general public will be mandated to wear facemasks from August 1st - wh...