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It seems as though the pandemic has created a paradigm shift for many industries, and the retail sector especially feels like it may never be the same again. How has 2020 changed the future of traditional retail? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MCO 2.0 may have been implemented in an effort to flatten the curve, but one of the unfortunate consequences is that the retail industry has been unable to bounce back from the effects of the first MCO. Is the Malaysian retail industry headed towards ruin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stunning number of adults seem to be coasting by without knowledge of what many would consider extremely basic life skills. From financial literacy to learning how to communicate, we discuss some of the basic skills that should be taught in schools to future-proof our kids and help them navigate daily life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a statement warning the public to be wary of increasingly inventive tactics employed by scammers trying to hijack a user’s WhatsApp account, due to increasing reports of fraud cases being committed through the app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The demand for movies, both watching and producing them, has decreased severely in the Hollywood sphere to make way for a budget friendly and infinitely more “bingeable” format - the limited series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tired of endlessly scrolling on Netflix’s catalogue in an effort to pick something to watch? The streaming giant is offering to help you out with its new “shuffle” feature. Based on user algorithms, the platform will help pick out a movie or TV show from its list that it “thinks” you’ll like. But do we really want algorithms making those choices for us as well?...

Tired of endlessly scrolling on Netflix’s catalogue in an effort to pick something to watch? The streaming giant is offering to help you out with its new “shuffle” feature. Based on user algorithms, the platform will help pick out a movie or TV show from its list that it “thinks” you’ll like. But do we really want algorithms making those choices for us as well?...

Moodbeam One is a smart bracelet that wants to track how you feel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading a team, let alone a company, is no easy task. And while there may be financial rewards and other benefits of being in a position of power, the strain of leadership on one’s mental health cannot be taken lightly. Via FastCompany, a leader shares some of her essential self-care tips for others to follow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entrepreneurial journey can be a lonely and tough one, and the stigma of discussing mental health is all too prevalent in the startup world. But why is this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entrepreneurial journey can be a lonely and tough one, and the stigma of discussing mental health is all too prevalent in the startup world. But why is this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’re looking for a new person to join your team, it’s often difficult to tell just from a resumé or a pixelated Zoom conversation if you’re making the right choice. Here are a few guidelines to help you in your hiring endeavours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph R. Biden Jr. will become the 46th president of the United States at a time when the nation is grappling with several sober realities at once: a deadly pandemic that is claiming the lives of thousands of Americans daily, a bumpy vaccine rollout, a shaky economy with more than 10 million unemployed, and demands for police reform and racial justice.   But in the wake of one of the most tu...

Here’s everything you need to know about the newly established PMC-19 or Pusat Mediasi COVID-19, that’s been set up to facilitate the mediation process that arises from the inability to perform contractual obligations due to the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTube has become the latest platform to experiment with introducing a shopping feature , hot on the heels of livestreamed auctions and quick links to products in other online spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We shouldn’t try so hard for 2021 to be this massive leap forward, and should instead take a moment to acknowledge what a difficult year we’ve all just been through. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many Malaysians have used both iterations of the MCO to delve into experimenting with entrepreneurship; but what do you do if your startup doesn’t quite take off? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WhatsApp has delayed the rollout of new business features after users flocked to alternative messaging apps in fear of potential data privacy concerns. Also, what does this new privacy policy mean for Asia Pacific businesses? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WhatsApp has become the centre of a data privacy related scandal recently, but are these concerns truly valid? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The confusion surrounding which messaging app to use now - be it WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, or something else - is more present than ever. But should you make the switch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With MCO 2.0 implemented, many businesses are pleading to the government to reconsider its decision of prohibiting them from operating. Ceasing businesses for the second time since the first MCO, may be the final nail in the coffin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newly imposed MCO 2.0 may be necessary to combat the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country, but it’s also every business owner’s worst nightmare. Local travel agencies have been severely impacted by the pandemic, and these new lockdown measures could be the final sign for many of them to shut down for good. But there’s also hope in technology, as VR seems to be gaining popula...

Of the many things that 2020 might have taught us, one thing is for certain, the future, like it or not, is likely to be cashless . Whether you’re paying for your groceries, topping up your phone credit, or subscribing to your favourite streaming platform you probably would have done so from a digital device. It’s quick, convenient, and safe.   But are we spoiled for choice? Are w...

European food-ordering firm Just Eat Takeaway.com NV said on Wednesday it had received 57% more orders in the fourth quarter than a year earlier, as strict social distancing rules and work-from-home trends continued to boost online orders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the MCO 2.0, eateries are only allowed to open from 6AM to 8PM, and dine-in is completely banned with only takeaway and delivery services allowed to operate. But F&B outlets are pushing back, asking for an operating hour extension to 10PM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.