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E-hailing drivers are up in arms over new rules governing vehicle pick-up at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2. According to the regulation that came into effect last Saturday, drivers can now only chauffeur passengers at the new pick-up points that require a Touch ‘n Go with a minimum value of RM20 or pay-wave cards to access. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Japan's biggest airline is betting that the future of travel isn't travelling at all. For the last month, a married couple in Oita Prefecture has been interacting with a robot – called an Avatar – that's controlled by their daughter hundreds of miles away in Tokyo. Could this be the future of tourism? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food is at the heart of being a true Malaysian but running a food business can be a challenge. This year we are bringing you another edition of BFM’s Takeaway , where food experts and taste connoisseurs gather to share their ideas on the Malaysian food landscape. Also, the first Cyberjaya Makan Best Fest is happening this Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the World's Best workplaces across the world, employees are thriving. Roughly 9 in 10 people in these companies are having a great experience. However, roughly half of employees worldwide don’t have a great workplace experience. The result is unhappiness, lower business performance and wasted human potential on a planetary scale. We look into what defines the world’s best workplaces...

Twitter has revealed its moderation policies for world leaders in a new blog post. The post from Twitter doesn’t discuss the actions of any specific world leader, but the company said it wanted to better explain why it makes moderation decisions when reviewing controversial posts from political figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This September saw a string of high-profile executive departures , including WeWork’s Adam Neumann and Juul’s Kevin Burns, prompting speculation that investors’ patience with the leaders of big, buzzy, controversial startups was wearing thin. That may well be true, but a new report suggests that Neumann and Burns are just one part of a much bigger trend. See omnystudio.com/listen...

It’s hard to be optimistic after getting laid off. Even more, in handling the shame that comes with it. Though getting fired can be one of life’s most stressful and gloomy experiences, there’s always a silver lining and a positive aspect you can learn from. It’s never too late to emerge a winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October the 9th Utusan Melayu officially ceased operations, leaving its employees in the dark about their future as all staff had been told to go on forced leave until October the 30th - Until October the 9th no letter of termination had been issued to staff. The building was sealed and staff were not allowed on the premises. Obviously, the way in which staff were treated and made redundant has...

Budget 2020 was disclosed last Friday, so we delve into 3 key areas from the announcement; The Digital Economy, Workforce, and Tax, Grants, and Funds. Farah Rosley and Wong Chow Yang of Ernst & Young Tax Consultants join us for the discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SSM has introduced a new 12-digit registration number format for business entities in Malaysia. The new format is meant to add an element of meaning and readability to the numbers, with each digit pointing to specific details about the company itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know the federal budget is a big deal - it plays a huge role in financial planning, and ultimately, the development of a country. But what goes into the drafting process, and are the procedures inclusive to accurately reflect the needs of the rakyat? Here’s a behind the scenes look at how the federal budget is prepared for you and me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time again where the government will present to all Malaysians what they will be spending on and what goodies we will be getting. So what are your hopes for budget 2020 and what areas should the government be focusing on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Service animals have been known to greatly help their human companions. Those with physical disabilities rely on their dogs as guides, while people with mental health issues find comfort in their furry friends. Now, there’s tech that’s helping dogs to “communicate” better with their humans who are in need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dealing with mental health is not only complicated but also costly, and like it or not, its a crisis. Approximately 15.5% of the global population is affected by mental illnesses, and those numbers are fast rising. Although there are many who require treatment, more than 50% of mental illnesses remain untreated. Artificial Intelligence could be the key to open a window for better mental health awa...

Entrepreneurs suffer mental illness at higher than average rates. According to a study by Michael Freeman, a psychiatrist, psychologist and former CEO who serves on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report having a mental health condition, with some specific conditions being more preval...

While Amazon is king of online retail over in the States, they’ve been very careful about opening shop in Southeast Asia. The e-Commerce landscape here is a whole other beast. Nevertheless, Amazon’s presence in Singapore is bound to disrupt the space, and other players need to be ready to put up a fight with the world’s most powerful retailer. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Nearly 40% of Malaysian respondents from REDHILL’s ASEAN Youth Survey said that getting a job was difficult, while 25% of the employed said that they do not feel secure in their jobs. We dig into the findings of this survey that seeks to analyse the roles of Southeast Asian youths as drivers of economic, cultural, social and political change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Choosing a course to pursue at university can be mind racking for most teens who have no clue what they want in life. In reality though, one’s choice of study may not necessarily determine a person’s life trajectory to such a great extent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dentists are “nightmare fuel” for a lot of people. The sound of machines whirring as they inspect your teeth is enough to send grown adults into a panic. Tend, a startup in NYC, wants to change the way people view the dentist’s office by making it grotesquely posh and hipster-esque. But will it take away our fear of the “tooth doctor”? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In January of 2018, the founders of the dog-walking startup, Wag , announced they had landed a $300 million investment from SoftBank's Vision Fund. The startup attracted endorsements from celebrities including singer Mariah Carey and actress Olivia Munn, who is also an investor. More than a year and a half later, SoftBank and Wag have fallen short. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The freelancer’s reputation is one of constant hustling, underpayment, and a short life span. It’s just a glorified waiting room for when you’re in between a full-time, salaried job, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at some of the outstanding business leaders that made Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen list of the year - the women who are defying stereotypes, transforming industries and breaking down barriers across the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While some Malaysians think it’s about time we had smart meters installed in our homes, others are not quite looking forward to it. We break down the top misconceptions about TNB’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), better known as the smart meter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people don’t seem to think so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is not about Grab’s virtual monopoly of the local ride-hailing market. It’s about abuse , that could affect consumers in the long run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.