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Several sectors have submitted their ‘ wish list ’ for Budget 2022 in order to achieve economic survivability during the endemic phase, with the prime minister promising “ wow factors ” that will benefit everyone. Narendran Maniam, CEO of Indah Water Konsortium, shares the sewerage company’s hopes for Budget 2022. Image Credit: Malay Mail See omnystudio.com/listener f...

It’s sometimes easy to think phishing or vishing scams only work on people who aren’t very savvy online. Namely, there’s a sense that Generation Z (born after 1997) and Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) have good enough cyber awareness to avoid online tricks. But social engineering scammers are finding success with these groups. The number of online scam victims aged 20 an...

Malaysia has not been spared by the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on supply chains worldwide, with Bloomberg reporting that the global supply chain disruptions were expected to last until at least next year. How does this affect the average consumer ? Image Credit: TMLsPhotoG | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health support will soon be made available via the MySejahtera app , as part of the government's efforts to make its facilities and services more accessible to the people. Image Credit: zmpixes | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LinkedIn is shuttering a localized version of its professional networking platform in China , becoming the last major U.S. social media provider to pull out of the country and marking the demise of a rare U.S. tech success there. Image Credit: mundissima | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology is continuously changing, growing, and evolving. If we don’t keep up, it’s easy to get left behind. Companies and industries that want to stay ahead need to have their finger on the pulse when it comes to innovations in IoT, 5G, fintech, and even artificial intelligence . These concepts may sound futuristic, but they’re already driving today’s major markets aroun...

A year after the pandemic began, 68% of workers surveyed by Prudential Financial said that their ideal professional life would include working both remotely and in the office. But that presents a challenge for companies that now need to rethink their workspaces . So how will the physical office space change post-pandemic? Image Credit: Zastolskiy Victor | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The relaxation of standard operating procedures, quarantine measures and interstate, as well as overseas travel effective today is set to kickstart the revival of the country's tourism sector. Image Credit: Jaromir Chalabala | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent announcement that MPs will be allowed to wear batik shirts when attending Dewan Rakyat got us thinking about how the clothes we choose represent who we are, as well as establish a sense of personal branding. But we also wanted to take it one step further and explore the impact our work attire, be it formal or casual, could have on personal productivity. Image Credit: Asep Dwi Kurniawan...

Over in Silicon Valley, employees who do not want to return to the office are challenging the popular management philosophy that serendipitous, in-person collaboration is necessary to fuel innovation. We discuss the recent rise in internal employee activists there, its ripple effects that will impact white-collar workers elsewhere, and if employees in Malaysia will also take up this unexpected fig...

What is the state of employment in Malaysia? Which industries are hiring and what are candidates looking for? What’s the outlook on the future of Malaysian salaries? Image Credit: ADragan | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the EY, more than 70% of SMEs in Malaysia either maintained or increased the level of digitization of their business practices over the past 12 months. The world of finance has experienced significant digitalisation as well, with the advent of digital banking. What does this mean for the future of business banking? How are SMEs evolving their approach to banking? We discuss. Image Cre...

Before COVID-19, big cities such as London, New York, and LA attracted workers from out of town or other countries thanks to their thriving hospitality industry. However, lockdowns have caused substantial impacts on their economies. Closer to home, The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) estimates that the local hotel industry has lost around RM9 billion in revenue in the first seven to eight mo...

An article by Free Malaysia Today highlights that many Malaysians will not be able to retire comfortably and will be living in absolute poverty during retirement. Geoffrey Williams joins us today to expand more on the reason behind this and what could possible do done about it. Image Credit: The Observer MY | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Undeniably, the coronavirus pandemic has expedited digital transformation in Southeast Asia . And it’s clear that having highly transformative technologies would improve Southeast Asia’s economic competitiveness and society’s well-being, while ensuring inclusion and sustainability. So in order to keep up, how can SMEs stand out from the crowd? How can they improve their social co...

Small businesses need two things to survive the pandemic - digital adoption and obviously, steady profits . While being on e-commerce and delivery platforms helps in terms of reach and awareness, a portion of merchants’ profits are used for commissions and platform fees. We discuss the importance of proper digital transitioning as well as having a platform that allows merchants to keep all o...

We’re on the brink of a quarter packed with mega sales - 10.10, Singles Day, Black Friday… This at a time when global supply chain hiccups are starting to show warning signs that goods we buy online might not arrive on time. In the midst of freight and inventory risks , what can businesses, especially those in ecommerce, do to address the challenges and bottlenecks of this period, mit...

In May 2021, start-ups, social enterprises, and social innovators applied for the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGiC’s) Social Impact Challenge Accelerator (SICA); as a result, now 25 Malaysian startups are moving into the second phase of SICA , an Impact Accelerator programme. Image Credit: Andrii Yalanskyi | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

This inspiring story of a food delivery rider finally getting his PhD after studying and working at the same time made us think about one’s effective use of time. While everyone has their own lifestyle choices, most successful people will name proper time management as one of their core disciplines. We speak to an expert about this concept and if it applies, and appeals, to everyone. Image C...

A database that apparently belongs to the National Registration Department (JPN) has been put up on sale at a well-known database marketplace forum. Image Credit: WhataWin | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More parties have begun to speak out against “ highly prejudicial clauses ” in requests for proposals (RFPs), tenders or pitches that explicitly demand automatic ownership of agencies’ intellectual property, regardless of if they subsequently win the job. We discuss this creeping trend, how all parties can safeguard their rights, and if there’s a win-win for creatives and a...

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob launched the 12th Malaysia Plan in Parliament yesterday in the hopes that it would revitalise the country’s economy after a difficult couple of years due to the pandemic. With more focus given to healthcare, tech, green goals, and high-income jobs, will the 12MP finally get us to where we needed to be a year ago, in 2020? Image Credit: Kelvin Shutter | Shut...

How do we start practically implementing hybrid work ? What are the challenges in place for employees, leaders, and organisations? Image Credit: Piscine26 | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Resignation is in full force , and employees are leaving their old jobs in search of ones that provide increased flexibility. As such, companies are finding it extremely difficult to cater to the “new needs” of the post-pandemic worker. However, some employees have also disappeared in the void between jobs. There seems to be no rush to settle into a new career anytime soon. I...

Effective immediately, gyms in Phase Two of National Recovery Plan (NRP) are allowed to operate with 50% capacity , Minister for Youth and Sports Ahmad Faizal Azumu said on 17 September 2021 (Friday). He urged the public to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place, especially the ventilation guidelines. Image Credit: 4 PM production | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...