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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...

The old adage “absence makes the heart grow fonder” may have been proven beyond a doubt as many couples practicing self-isolation in China have started to file for divorce . This has led to the city of Xi’an looking at a record-high number of divorce requests since the local marriage registries reopened on March 1.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As harsh as it sounds, crises are an opportunity for improvement , development, and all forms of futureproofing. As the world endures the spread of Covid-19, what can governments, Malaysia’s in particular, do to weather the storm while gaining the confidence of the ‘rakyat’ at the same time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The event industry has taken a huge hit in light of the COVID-19 movement control order and general call for social distancing, with many workshops and training sessions being cancelled or postponed indefinitely. However, staying at home doesn’t mean learning, training, or picking up a new skill is impossible thanks to the uptick of virtual learning platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Have you seen posts on Facebook about COVID-19 related articles being marked as spam according to Facebook’s Community Guidelines? As it happens, Facebook’s News Feed spam filter ran into a problem identifying what counts as spam and what is legitimate information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Malaysia’s Movement Control Order in full effect, thousands of Malaysians living in Singapore are in a state of limbo. Without the flexibility to travel back and forth between countries, Malaysians there will have to figure out accommodation for the next couple of weeks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retailers are seeing a surge in online grocery shopping as consumers stock up on food and other essentials because of the coronavirus outbreak. Both customers who want to avoid the crowds and those who are running into empty shelves at brick-and-mortar stores are turning to the internet to shop . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the world of fast-paced sharing and jumping to conclusions on social media, it comes as no surprise that a variety of COVID-19 related rumours and otherwise untrue information has started making the rounds on our feeds. Here are a few of those rumours debunked , and a reminder to check your news sources before sharing or forwarding.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the world of fast-paced sharing and jumping to conclusions on social media, it comes as no surprise that a variety of COVID-19 related rumours and otherwise untrue information has started making the rounds on our feeds. Here are a few of those rumours debunked , and a reminder to check your news sources before sharing or forwarding.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding market trends, search insights, and user behavior is vital to the success of brands - especially those who operate a significant portion of their business online. Google’s annual Year In Search sheds some light on what people are searching for in 2020 amidst turbulent times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A movement control order will be imposed from the 18th of March until the end of the month to contain the Covid-19 outbreak, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister announced the measure after chairing the National Security Council (NSC) last night.   “The government has decided to enact the measure, starting March 18 until March 31, throughout the whole country.   &ldquo...

Panic buying in recent weeks sparked by the spread of COVID-19 in Australia has seen supermarkets stripped of toilet paper, pasta and tinned and other dried goods. Woolworths will open its doors exclusively to the elderly and people with disabilities for a dedicated shopping hour , after panic buying due to the coronavirus stripped shelves of essentials items. Most of its supermarkets across the n...

Movies are being postponed, productions are being delayed, and live shows are being outright cancelled - all in the wake of the global pandemic that is Covid-19. While pop culture seems frivolous in the face of a worldwide health crisis, t he effect it has on Hollywood has severe implications on the economy . Not to mention, thousands of jobs and livelihoods will be put at risk with no real soluti...

Over the past couple of years, more and more people have started to work in shared spaces for a number of reasons. It could be due to cost, or it could be because they feel as though the environment is more conducive to collaboration. However, with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the chances are that these spaces are seeing fewer and fewer patrons. How are these spaces keeping the areas clean, pr...

If you're getting fed up of being told to wash your hands for 20 seconds, or even getting fed up of washing your hands for 20 seconds, then you're just not doing it musically enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus is turning global markets upside down, but recessions are fertile ground for disruption. And for savvy entrepreneurs, this equals opportunities . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID-19 has not only impacted the travel and tourism industry but also various different sectors as the world has become an interconnected digital sphere. In the retail sector, supply chain has seen some slowdowns and offline stores are taking a hit, but online retailers and ecommerce players are starting to see some surge. But what about your behaviour? Has your behaviour changed over the last f...

Recently the Australian government announced their economic stimulus package to aid individuals who are taking a hit from the COVID-19 outbreak by announcing payment reliefs for casual employees and independent contractors, including gig economy workers, that do not receive paid sick leave. And over here in Malaysia, The Perikatan Nasional government has launched a special fund to provide financia...

Alipay have set out an ambitious plan to become digitally entrenched in the businesses of 40 million service providers across China, in a move to gain an edge over rivals like WeChat and Meituan Dianping amid the coronavirus outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many organisations are now being inclusive and interactive about setting KPIs for the team, including team leads . This means welcoming input not only from department heads and managers, but also analysts and team members. If you could set KPIs for your boss or leader, what would they be? We also speak to some experts about the kind of KPIs that should be set for our new cabinet ministers, under P...