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The police will use drones to monitor standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance in residential areas during Aidilfitri throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) duration.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The closure of major malls and supermarkets owing to their inclusion in the Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system could be ill-judged due to Aidilfitri this week, said health experts.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the 21st annual Edelman Trust Barometer, Malaysians don’t really know who to trust when it comes to where we’re getting truthful information . And this has not been helped by the pandemic, and unemployment fears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employers who do not allow employees to self-quarantine while waiting for Covid-19 screening test results will have their premises shut down immediately. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inadequate communication between different government branches has left businesses and individuals in the dark on the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the third Movement Control Order (MCO 3.0). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The whole of Malaysia will be placed under the Movement Control Order ( MCO ) from May 12th to June 7th, as the country grapples with rising Covid-19 infections. We discuss the ramifications of this move on businesses, what consumers can do to ease their pain, and what the government can do to help these businesses find a lifeline again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Ministry will be submitting a recommendation to the National Security Council to prolong school breaks for the education sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) has warned, the retail industry could witness a devastating decline amid reimplementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These recurring MCOs have not been kind to local F&B businesses. With shifting SOPs and guidelines, restaurants and outlets have had to stay on their toes for nearly a year now. With MCO 3.0 and the announcement to close for dine-ins yet again, F&B players are pleading with the government to reconsider their stance as it could cause irreparable damage to their business. See omnystudio.com/...

Similar to Patreon, Twitter is testing a way to let followers help their favorite accounts by buying them a coffee… or a few dozen coffees. Twitter’s new “Tip Jar” is not without issues, but it comes at a time when creators and home-based entertainers may need all the help they can get. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khairy Jamaluddin, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, has announced the launch of the Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system; this AI system will be another pre-emptive measure to contain COVID-19 , helping with risk assessment and early warning in order to hopefully prevent further clusters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A code of practice giving employees the ‘right to disconnect’ from work and not engage in electronic communications outside of their normal hours has come into effect in Ireland. How much longer until this code of practise is adopted elsewhere? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the course of the past year, it feels like for influencers, instead of being known for  promoting brands, products, and even lifestyles, they’re more known for scandals and mishaps. From the fall of local figure YBB to the on-and-off scandals of Western influencers like David Dobrik and the Paul brothers , are influencers actually still influential, or have they crossed over into m...

Should AI be used to “resurrect” musicians who are no longer with us? What if it’s to shine a light on mental health? An organization called ‘Over The Bridge’ has used AI to create new songs for wildly popular artists who also happened to die young, and the results are strange, uncanny, and also quite beautiful. The effort hopes to raise awareness for mental health pa...

Disney+ Hotstar has finally announced a launch date here in Malaysia , and it comes bundled with a few very interesting strategies to capture the local market. They’ve also penned multi-year deals with major regional studios that will allow them to create an exclusive platform for local content and Asian content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial institutions have accelerated adopting digital services over the course of the pandemic ; have their strategies been effective? Are these services consumer-friendly? And what should come next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalists have always had to fight for their freedom, regardless of which country they're reporting from or about. But these days, social media platforms have become a viable way of spreading information , and some news organizations have gone completely online to maintain a sense of openness and flexibility in their reporting. Is social media the next great platform to safeguard press freedom?...

Google’s entire web presence in Argentina was last week briefly redirected to the website of a 30-year-old designer who bought the company’s domain name for just £2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The interest in live audio emerged in the middle of a pandemic that trapped people at home and shut down traditional networking and large events, like conferences. But that doesn’t mean there’s no future for the format when the world opens back up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delivery platforms continue to have an optimistic outlook this year despite relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions at food and beverages outlets, driven by the seemingly permanent shift in consumer habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disney will be shutting down the majority of its TV channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong later this year. The decision was reportedly revealed to its staff during a town hall session Tuesday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virtual reality is normally thought of as a tool only for creative work, like video games or 4D painting. However, in the age of telehealth, medical experts are looking at it as a potentially fantastic tool for physical and occupational therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Interactive Digital Brochures website has been launched in an attempt to rebrand Tourism Malaysia’s digital brochures. But as we hopefully look towards a pandemic-free world, what are the major factors missing or underutilised in our approach towards promoting Malaysia as a peak tourist country? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 93rd Academy Awards were already shaping up to be unusual — delayed because of the pandemic and featuring movies that, for the most part, bypassed theatres for streaming. Then the producers, including Steven Soderbergh and Stacey Sher, were asked to shake up the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young people under 35 are feeling less optimistic that they'll be better off than their parents down the road, according to a report from the Financial Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.