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In a time of physical distancing and isolation, the senior citizen demographic may be suffering more from feelings of loneliness and separation from society in general. Surprisingly, Facebook may be the tool to come to the rescue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many festivals and holidays have been interrupted or even cancelled as a result of stay-at-home orders during the MCO. But the key difference between the first MCO and the second MCO is that in 2021, Chinese New Year will be celebrated primarily virtually. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the rise in plastic usage - and consequently, plastic waste - during the pandemic, there may be an avenue for bioplastics to finally take center stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a side effect of the pandemic we overlooked. Single use plastic is on the rise , amplified by our appetite for not only food delivery, but also face masks and other medical equipment. We discuss what we all can do -  the government, retailers and consumers - to bridge the gap in the plastic secular economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drones have always been controversial gadgets. While their value is unquestionable, issues of privacy and designated “fly zones” have been a matter of contention. As such, The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia plans to publish a new directive for unmanned aircraft systems, drones included, in February 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drones have always been controversial gadgets. While their value is unquestionable, issues of privacy and designated “fly zones” have been a matter of contention. As such, The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia plans to publish a new directive for unmanned aircraft systems, drones included, in February 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.