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While today marks the start of the second phase of Movement Control Order, with tighter restrictions for essential businesses and transportation, we should still be lucky as most places in Malaysia are not under lockdown unlike some other countries.   But while that doesn’t mean you can go out and roam freely, it’s something to be thankful for during this moment of crisis. Because...

This global pandemic will shape businesses for decades to come. COVID-19 has already shown early signs of a shift in how consumers and businesses behave. Remote working is being encouraged by tech and non-tech companies alike, and more people are buying different things online.   What has been some of the changes to your daily routine that you think will continue after the Movement Control Or...

Learning something new during this Movement Control Order seems to be a #trend. So why not graduate from Yale University, ranked 8th in the World University Rankings, as recently they have made their most popular course ever available for free ! Plus it could also potentially help you to improve your everyday happiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) in partnership with Bizsphere Brand & Marketing Group (Bizsphere) launched a survey on 29th March evening and had attracted 15,627 SME responses in less than 18 hours.   The survey titled “Business Sustainability of SMEs During Covid-19 Crisis” was initiated to gauge the sustainability of Malaysia SMEs during the COVID-19 crisis a...

The recent MCO (Movement Control Order) extension of 2 weeks to April 14, will affect more businesses and individuals in Malaysia.   But the good news is that this is an opportunity for your business to go online. Most people are spending time at home and paying more attention online - consuming more social media and content than ever. This could be the perfect time to offer your products and...

While the Package Prihatin ensured all Malaysians are taken care off to battle the financial burdens caused by COVID-19, the retail industry is still taking a beating. The sharp drop in sales and closure of outlets during the Movement Control Order has forced many business owners and entrepreneurs to think outside of the box and find ways to collaborate with other businesses.   We speak to Ch...

The Prime Minister on Friday (March 27) announced its largest economic stimulus package to date , with RM250 billion to be channelled towards supporting people and businesses grappling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.   The package, dubbed as Package Prihatin, which includes RM128 billion for welfare programmes and RM100 billion to support businesses including small and medium ent...

With a new stimulus package set to be announced soon, we speak to Renyi Chin from myBurgerLab who shares his thought process when managing the crisis as a business owner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a new stimulus package set to be announced soon, we speak to Satira Diana, Entrepreneur and Founder of KEK & Co and Kuih by KEK, which is an online bakery startup. She talks about how she has had to cope with staff salaries after having all her orders cancelled overnight, as well as her hopes for support from the government stimulus package for local businesses like hers. See omnystu...

With a new stimulus package set to be announced soon, we speak to Jennifer Ong, Founder and Chairman of HAPA Group, and hear about how she would like to see the government support local SME’s and FnB’s, as well as the changes she foresees in Malaysians’ spending patterns after the MCO has ended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a new stimulus package set to be announced soon, we speak to Patrick Tay, Economics and Policy Lead at PwC Malaysia. He evaluates how the government has responded to the situation so far, and shares his thoughts on further measures the government could take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybercriminals are out to play. As the workers from around the world are resorting to working from home, cybercriminals are using this as an opportunity to target employees through various scams and hacks. IT support may also be difficult at this point and yet everything is digital. This is now a playground for cybercriminals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did social media expedite the lockdown process worldwide because information was so accessible? Or did it make it easier for governments to learn from each other? Is social media helping or hurting in our battle against Covid-19? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is implementing a number of measures to help bank customers facing financial issues because of Covid-19. Among the measures mentioned is the granting of an automatic moratorium on all repayment of loans – principal and interests – to all small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and individuals for six months beginning April 1st. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Many businesses are currently being tested on their resilience to keep their brand alive. It goes without saying that digital is more reliant than ever and will be the deciding factor in whether they make it through these tough times ahead. We learn what are some of the key factors in marketing your brand during a crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Movement Control Order that started on the 18th of March was meant to help stop the spread of COVID-19. But the number of positive cases continues to rise. So we ask, what else should our government do to stop the spread of COVID-19? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will I get paid ? That’s a question on many employees's minds right now as we continue the enforcement of the Movement Control Order. As employers find a way to ensure the best for their employees, moving certain HR processes to the cloud could actually help with a variety of these challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday Grab announced a variety of new services including a ‘Tapau’ option on GrabFood for customers. This helps customers who want to minimise contact with people and not pay for delivery. All they have to do is to order via the app, go to the restaurant and pick up the food. However, just hours after this was announced, Grab suspended its service following the Prime Minister&rsquo...

Millions of Malaysians are now trialling working from home with the enforcement of the Movement Control Order. But while working at home with no pants might be a funny meme, some have taken this a bit too literal. What are the etiquettes of working from home ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many restaurants and food outlets have moved to take-out and delivery services only, not all of them were able to jump on the online delivery platforms. This is especially true for the local hawkers and smaller food business owners. Hence it is important that while we obey the Movement Control Order, we also do our part in helping these businesses stay afloat. One YouTuber in Malaysia has made...

In the crucible of crisis, a resilient leader plays an important role as they guide their enterprise through COVID-19. Deloitte has identified 5 qualities of a leader that distinguish between surviving and thriving amidst crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past week, many Malaysians have been forced to continue their daily tasks from home. The #workingfromhome was trending during the first few days of the Movement Control Order enforcement. However, are you more productive or have you been overwhelmed with the work at hand?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humanitarian efforts and attempts at finding some form of levity and reassurance in this time of crisis have started to ramp up in Malaysia. We share more information about the caremongering initiative, other charitable efforts, and a fantastic parody of a Disney song to bring some light to these dark times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it’s easy to get swept up by the fear and anxiety of a pandemic, it’s also important to remember that times like this can bring out the best in humanity. Whether it’s cultivating a sense of unity and togetherness, or taking pleasure in the little things in life, trying times serve as a platform for growth, reassessment, and provide plenty of opportunities for some positivit...

Even historians of happiness like myself freely admit that we still know relatively little about the subject, especially regarding how to generate more of it in our everyday lives . Some of the most brilliant minds since antiquity have struggled with understanding the nature of happiness. (Even the term itself remains nebulous.) Happiness is an emotion, after all, and one of the more ambiguous one...