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Graduates are remaining increasingly unemployed, but according to experts this is less to do with a lack of qualification or skill than it is a lack of available high-skilled jobs . Image Credit: TypoArt BS | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry and Google Malaysia are teaming up to train up to 5,000 public school teachers to become Google-certified educators as part of the Delima Certification Programme. Image Credit: keport | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) announced additional initiatives under the Market Development Grant aimed to ensure Malaysian exporters remain resilient and can sustain themselves during the pandemic. Image Credit: William Potter | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The need for a booster shot for Covid-19 vaccines and the efficacy for a mixed shot will be determined next week by the Vaccine Selection Technical Working Group. Image Credit: Wachiwit | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hospitality industry including short-term rentals (STAs) and hotels have been left reeling from the impact of the pandemic, and many wonder whether the sector has the ability to bounce back once borders reopen and vaccinations settle the dust . Image Credit: AlesiaKan | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

English has served as the default language of communication in the business world for a very long time. But with more people traveling, migrating, and learning new languages, English may soon lose its place as the lingua franca in business . Plus, with AI and machine learning able to translate various languages on the fly, the need of a single “bridging” language may be gone altogether...

More companies are taking measures to make sure their workers are fully vaccinated, including allowing only those who have been inoculated to enter the workplace . In line with this, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Azmin Ali expressed support for this as long as the intent is to make workplaces safer and better. Image Credit: insta_photos | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com...

‘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...