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The World Bank Group recently conducted a study to assess the level of managerial skills in various sectors in Malaysia. While we rank higher than some advanced nations, the report also highlights a number of areas that require improvement in order to tackle a rapidly changing business landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remote working and watching the world go through a major shake-up is redefining what many of us need and want from our careers – and even our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Bank Group recently conducted a study to assess the level of managerial skills in various sectors in Malaysia. While we rank higher than some advanced nations, the report also highlights a number of areas that require improvement in order to tackle a rapidly changing business landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia initially aimed to roll out 5G in the third quarter of 2020; but now it seems 5G’s imminent arrival has been pushed to late 2022 for a very simple reason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of anticipation and months of delays thanks to the pandemic, ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is finally being released simultaneously in cinemas and on HBO Max on Christmas day. While Warner Bros has no plans to release the film on streaming in international markets, the unprecedented move signals Hollywood’s official ‘new normal’. Streaming is now the leading enterta...

The PlayStation 5 launched this week in Europe and the United Kingdom, and customers encountered many of the same issues they faced in the US: The console was sold out near-instantly at most retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PlayStation 5 launched this week in Europe and the United Kingdom, and customers encountered many of the same issues they faced in the US: The console was sold out near-instantly at most retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retrenched pilot Azrin Mohamad Zawawi had his wings clipped following the economic downturn brought by the covid-19 pandemic. Yet, he rises still with his full pilot gear. Not in a plane cockpit however. But on a streetside in Subang Jaya running his hawker stall. The gimmick brought him fame, attention, and sales on his business. Azrin looks at the potential of his business and plans bigger. See...

YouTube has announced that it will start showing advertisements on videos that aren’t part of the YouTube Partner Program - which means non-partnered-creators on YouTube won’t see a single cent of ad revenue themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most hiring processes focus on a person’s achievements or professional skills, but how many people take the actual character of a person into equal consideration ? And how do you factor in how “good” a person is into your hiring process anyway? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most hiring processes focus on a person’s achievements or professional skills, but how many people take the actual character of a person into equal consideration ? And how do you factor in how “good” a person is into your hiring process anyway? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More organisations in Malaysia have embraced gender diversity on boards and acknowledge that it is an integral component of good corporate governance. However, Malaysia still hasn't breached the 30% mark yet in women representation on boards. We have a look and discuss The 30% Club Malaysia’s efforts in achieving gender inclusivity on boards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Water cuts have been recurring quite a bit this year, especially in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, and this can greatly affect businesses, especially those that use a lot of water like F&B businesses. What can you do as a business owner to save water or best manage the situation during these dry spells? Here are the top survival tips for F&B outlets , according to Storehub. See omnystudio.com/...

Water disruptions in Selangor are increasingly becoming a problem, often leaving millions of households high and dry for several days to even a week with notice issued only at the last minute. But for businesses and industries reliant on food and steady water supply, these water cuts have become more than an inconvenience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With daily new infections in the thousands and the possibility of yet another extension to the CMCO, experts have started to wonder if a more targeted approach would help stabilize the nation in terms of health, business, and financial wellbeing. The idea of a blanket MCO may seem like a good idea to some, but it’s impact to businesses will be brutal at the very least. We discuss the implica...

Jeff Bezos has dedicated a fund of $10 billion to combat climate change , and has named the first 16 organisations that will receive $791 million collectively from that fund. But is it enough, and who are these organisations? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remote work has become the norm thanks to COVID-19, and the pivot is accelerating the adoption of a fairly new job title for several companies: The ‘Director of Remote Work’ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While remote working has a lot of benefits in terms of more flexibility and less commuting time, there is also a very real danger that employees slip into an unhealthy balance between "working" and "home" hours without the physical boundaries of the working environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sharing model isn’t a new concept. And thanks to the accessibility of the internet and mobile technology, managing share-based transactions has never been easier, and opportunities out there are still large. Here are some principles to follow to reap your rewards from sharing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you explain away the gaps in your CV to potential future employers? That’s already a massive hill to climb, but COVID-19 has created a huge gap in many a résumé. So what’s a good way to resolve the issue ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Groupthink is the practice of thinking or making decisions as a group, which can often lead to rushed decisions or agreements, which is bad for business. And digital communication may be only contributing to the issue further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Venus One Tourism Academy in Bali knows it’s a tough time for students, especially when it comes to getting payments in for tuition fees. The alternative ? Finding value in the world around you… and paying your tuition in coconuts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more people lean towards a predominantly plant-based diet, McDonald’s has announced the McPlant - a vegan burger with a patty from a yet-to-be-announced supplier. The McPlant is the fast food giant’s answer to Burger King’s Impossible Whopper, a wholly plant-based burger with patties by Impossible Foods. With fast food chains embracing more vegan options, will meat substitutes...

Dutch students have created a fully functioning electric car made entirely out of waste, including plastics fished out of the sea, recycled PET bottles and household garbage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more people lean towards a predominantly plant-based diet, McDonald’s has announced the McPlant - a vegan burger with a patty from a yet-to-be-announced supplier. The McPlant is the fast food giant’s answer to Burger King’s Impossible Whopper, a wholly plant-based burger with patties by Impossible Foods. With fast food chains embracing more vegan options, will meat substitutes...