Enterprise Explores

Singaporean commerce platform Pine Labs has acquired local startup Fave for over US$45 million , and the two companies hope for joint global expansion, starting primarily in India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab has entered into a merger with Altimeter Growth Corp , securing a valuation of nearly US$40 billion and getting one step closer to the U.S. listing it’s been aiming towards for a long time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While some states have decided to not allow Ramadan bazaars yet again this year , others like Kuala Lumpur have given the greenlight to 65 bazaars to operate. As news of a ‘fourth wave’ looms, some are calling this decision risky and dangerous, while others sympathize with microbusiness owners who cannot endure two brutal years in a row. Is there really a right decision in this scenari...

All restaurants, eateries, stalls, fast food outlets and food delivery services are allowed to operate until 6am in light of the Ramadan fasting month , which starts today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer organisations have called upon eateries to stop charging their patrons for a glass of water. But how do F&B owners feel about this? We get the opinions of the guys on the other side of the coin, and discuss just how much you’re willing to pay for a glass of sky juice.   Featured Guest(s):    Ren Yi Chin, MyBurgerLab |  Lin Lee, Yellow Brick Road | Joshua...

Wondering why many restaurants and cafés have been missing from your favourite food delivery platform? It’s not the outlets with the issue; the number of food delivery riders has taken a hit with the loosening of MCO restrictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many technological and digital advances were fast-forwarded by COVID-19, with stores going online and new social media pages and websites popping up all over the place. In a hopeful twist for the hospitality industry, Marriott is charging ahead with brand new, shiny, contactless kiosks that eliminate the need for face-to-face check-ins or snack purchases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The personal data of 1.3 million Clubhouse users has leaked online on a popular hacker forum, according to a recent report from Cyber News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online fitness classes were first thought to be a temporary placeholder at the beginning of the pandemic, but now they seem to be here to stay . However, are online fitness classes worth the same fees as in-real-life classes, or is that something that the fitness industry has to adjust? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one likes wearing face masks but we do it out of necessity, to keep ourselves and those around us safe during the pandemic. However, the US government is taking things up a notch by offering a massive reward for anyone who can invent a “less annoying” face mask . Now imagine one day having a mask that feels like it’s not even on your face. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Atari has divided itself into two parts, with one division that will focus on games and another that will be focused on blockchain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WOBB has released its pandemic edition of the annual Malaysian Work Culture Report, highlighting the experiences of Malaysia’s labour force during the pandemic, as well as the job search and application behaviour of job seekers during/post-Movement Control Order (MCO). The report highlights a few interesting key trends that could help employers understand the behavior of the post-pandemic em...

How many zeros is that, altogether?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we strive towards a more eco-friendly future, leading tech giants have pledged to lower their carbon emissions, or reach “net zero” goals by 2050. While these major companies have put ambitious plans down on paper, achieving net-zero may not be as easy as it seems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a lot of businesses, leaders head into introducing their products or services assuming that p eople are in a great frame of mind to buy . The mantra goes that all they have to do is cut through the noise, grab the customer’s attention and everything will be perfect.    But this is a myth.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s shopping mall occupancy rate declined for a fifth straight year , falling to 77.5% in 2020, its lowest since 2003, as retailers continue to be hammered by movement restrictions brought upon by the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waiting to “cuti-cuti Malaysia” as soon as interstate borders open? Not so fast, says an expert, as a loosened policy could bring about the 4th wave of the pandemic. Based on the small yet sudden spike in cases and the alarming jump in infectivity rates, traveling across the country may not be the best idea at the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has remote working banished the idea of the sick day? Has the pandemic made us paranoid to put in that application when we have a migraine or a cold? And are we still, even in 2021, victims of the presenteeism problem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pos Malaysia postmen will soon drop Covid-19 vaccine promotional flyers in mailboxes throughout the country, in a bid to boost registration for the shots. E-hailing giant Grab as well as retailer Parkson have also pledged their support, amid slow registrations for vaccinations. We discuss how Corporate Malaysia can do their part to boost the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. See omnystudio...

There is no “concrete evidence” to prove that it would be safe for people who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 to travel interstate and internationally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expect two notifications about your vaccine appointments, one via SMS and the other a call. You’ll have the option to accept or reject the appointment, but once you’ve agreed to the appointment, attendance is compulsory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The role of artificial intelligence in our lives is slowly growing, and now we need to take it into consideration in our job hunt. How do you craft your resumé with the right words for the algorithms? How can you impress the bots with your cover letter? And how involved will they be in even the interview process? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic-induced slowdown has uncovered the need for reforms to address structural issues in the job market that would also ensure quality labour market recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Glove continues to find itself in hot water. The company was recently hit with forced labour allegations, causing the US market to suspend their import of Top Glove products. As investigations continue, we look into what employees can do to protect themselves moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now we know that A.I. is starting to become very capable at doing certain things. Beating Chess world champions? Done. Generating realistic faces and expressions? Check. But there are some things that it still seems to (arguably) be having some trouble doing. Like creating a cake recipe that everyone will like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.