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29:18

Current Job Markets In The Digital World

Enterprise Explores ·

2022/08/15

As we transition into endemicity, we explore the current job market in Malaysia and how it has changed over the past few years. Are we equipping our younger generation with the right skill sets to enter the modern working environment? We get into how digitalisation and technology has challenged the traditional job market and what key areas we should be focused on going into IR 4.0. To get a clearer insight into what all this means, we speak to Sam Baxendale, Director & Co-founder of Kinetik, a

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23:17

EY 2022 Work Reimagined Survey : Key Takeaways

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2022/08/12

According to the EY 2022 Work Reimagined Survey, employees around the world, including Malaysia, have more influence in the job market. This is driven mostly by demand for better wages, career opportunities, a thinning labour market and more jobs offering flexible work arrangements.To get a clearer insight into what else we can gathered from the survey, we’ll be speaking to Anil Shivadas from Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd.Image Credit: Shutterstock | GoodStudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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29:24

The First Step To Marketing

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2022/08/11

Marketing is considered an important aspect of most businesses and a crucial part of the entrepreneurship journey. But how can startups effectively promote themselves? We dive into the marketing strategies new businesses or startups can use to make themselves known in the open market. Joining us to share his thoughts on all this is Sharizal Shaarani, a seasoned entrepreneur with a keen interest in tech and digital economy.Image Credit: Shutterstock | PopTikaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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36:31

Is It Wise To Have A Workplace Bestie?

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2022/08/10

It’s not easy navigating how to make friends at work. How close should you be with your co-workers? Too much, and you might feel difficult to say ‘no’ and let your workload pile on. But too little, and you miss out on collaboration and maybe even forming a meaningful relationship between people you spend half of your time with in a week. So should you make friends at work? How do you draw the line between personal and professional friendships? We speak to Elaine Fernandez, Social Psychologist &

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17:57

Geared Up With MYWiT

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2022/08/09

In the modern work environment driven by technology, digital upskilling has become more crucial as employees seek to adapt in the new environment while addressing skills gaps that could make them redundant or obsolete. We discuss what digital upskilling means and how MDEC’s MYWiT program aims to help bring more Malaysians into the digital industry.Apply before 31st August for MYWiT incentives. Find out more at mdec.my/mywit. Terms and conditions apply.Brought to you by the Malaysia Digital Economy

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22:23

Getting MSMEs On The ESG Bandwagon

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2022/08/08

Environment, Social and Governance or ESG has always been seen as something only MNCs or public-listed companies do. But is this true? The Department of Statistics Malaysia recorded roughly 1.2 million MSMEs which accounts for 97.4% of the total establishments in Malaysia. This translates into a contribution of almost 40% of Malaysia’s GDP with SME exports recorded at more than RM 117 billion for 2020. So with that number in mind, can MSMEs still remain on the sidelines when it comes to ESG

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33:08

Countering Cyber Attacks With Data Backups

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2022/08/05

While many organisations are growing aware of the threat of cyberattacks and are strengthening their security, a successful attack is almost inevitable, resulting in system downtime, loss of customer trust and most critically - loss of important data. This is why data backup and recovery is considered a crucial part of cyber hygiene, however over 40% of Malaysian businesses don't practice this. We speak to Sandy Woo, Country Director of Veritas Technologies to understand the importance of data

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28:55

Same Job, Different Pay?

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2022/08/04

Are Malaysians paid fairly for the work they do? That is the question many Malaysians are asking after an article on World of Buzz highlighted the large wage disparity between Malaysia and Singapore. While there are many factors such as cost of living that might have been a factor here, there are other granular reasons that also play a role in enlarging the gap. We speak to Tan E-Hun from REFSA to understand the causes behind this wage disparity.Image Credit: Shutterstock | JirsakSee

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28:44

Is Closing Down Your Business Necessarily a Bad Thing?

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2022/08/03

Local lingerie brand Jujumello closed down their business last month after 6 years of operations. Mel Chai, the Co-Founder of Jujumello joins the conversation as we dive into pitfalls that might lead a business to cease its operations or “fail” and how entrepreneurs could overcome and learn from failure and overcome the fear of failure.Image Credit: Shutterstock | SupamotionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:40

‘Shopping’ for a Job in an Expo?

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2022/08/02

Last week, more than 1,700 people were employed on the spot on the five-day job expo Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia Career Expo 2022. Some say job fairs are like speed dating for recruitment, some say that it feels like window shopping for a job. But the main objective of job expos is still recruiting the best people for companies, and candidates to join the best companies. What can businesses do to best portray themselves in these job fairs? And how different are job expo interviews compared to the

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23:48

Embedded Finance Is The Future Of Fintech

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2022/08/01

The ACI Worldwide in the Prime-Time for Real Time 2022 report states that Malaysia has achieved remarkable speed in the nationwide implementation of real-time payments, and its rapid adoption by banks. This comes as little surprise, especially as the pandemic forced many businesses to rethink their approach to finance and technology. How can SMEs continue to adapt with the changing fintech space? According to MatchMove CEO, Shailesh Naik, embedded finance is the answer.Image Credit: Shutterstock |

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19:39

Are There Choppy Seas Ahead For The Crypto Space??

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2022/07/29

The recent crypto crash has once again put a spotlight on the volatility and future of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, the grandfather of all cryptocurrencies, has lost roughly 70% of its value from a high of nearly USD $69,000 back in November 2021. Various crypto exchanges and lenders have since fallen into bankruptcy or downsized to deal with the downturn. We speak to Vincent Fong, chief editor at Fintech News Asia to get his take on the crash and cryptocurrency’s possible future.Image Credit:

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19:39

Are There Choppy Seas Ahead For The Crypto Space?

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2022/07/29

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24:03

Restaurant Licence? Entertainment Licence? You Need...

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2022/07/28

On top of the Crackhouse Comedy Club’s suspension due to its infamous video, there was another issue about its licences. It was found that the outlet has been operating in TTDI with only a restaurant licence, not an entertainment licence. What kind of licences are needed for restaurant owners? And what will happen to your licence if something of the same sort happens to your business? We speak to Henn Xhen Low , Lawyer, Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors to find out more.Image Credit:

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29:28

When Can Labour Shortage Ever Be Resolved?

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2022/07/27

All industries are in desperate need of workers at the moment to recover their businesses in order to aid Malaysia’s economy, but despite the lifting of the foreign labour freeze, slow and delayed government approval is halting the process. When can this prolonged labour shortage be resolved? Can we see light at the end of this seemingly pitch black tunnel? We speak to Khor Yu Leng, Independent Political Economist, Director of Segi Enam Advisors for more insights.Image Credit : Shutterstock |

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29:59

SMEs Are Paying The Price For Inflationary Hikes

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2022/07/26

As business costs rise due to many factors ranging from rising price of goods to inflation, many of them have decided to raise prices to . A Grant Thornton research has indicated that 82 percent of Malaysian businesses have opted to do so. To get a clearer picture of what’s going on, we speak to Professor Geoffrey Williams, an Economist from Malaysia University of Science and Technology.Image Credit : Shutterstock | JokiewalkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:35

What Are The Current Workforce’s Hopes & Fears?

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2022/07/25

Debate continues to rage on about exactly how bad Malaysia has been impacted by “The Great Resignation”, but it’s clear that for better or for worse, the demands and expectations of the current and incoming workforce has changed - and employers must adapt accordingly. Nurul A'in Abdul Latif, Deputy Executive Chair, PwC Malaysia, shares the findings of the PwC’s Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2022 as we take a look at how Malaysia needs to reinvent its workforce.Image Credit: Shutterstock |

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21:12

Freight Carbon Emissions May Frighten You

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2022/07/22

We see governments and business entities globally pledge to achieve net-zero carbon status by 2050. However, the United Nations Environment Programme’s report revealed that many of these plans are scant with ‘vague’ promises and inconsistencies with the 2030 national climate commitments. And one of the biggest contributors to carbon emission is the logistics industry, with airfreights producing some of the largest carbon footprints. We speak to Soham Chokshi, CEO and Co-founder of Shipsy for some

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18:15

The Right Entrepreneur Exit Strategy

Enterprise Explores ·

2022/07/21

Selling your business is not a simple 2-step process and can get nerve-wracking if you’re not prepared beforehand. There are many factors that must and should be considered. To get an insight into the whole process, we will be speaking with Sashie Kumar, founder & CEO of global fintech enabler, ATX, who sold his startup last year, on his thoughts and how to go about this.Image Credit: Shutterstock | boonchokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:51

SMEs Are Hiring Aggressively: Is That A Good Thing?

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2022/07/20

According to the most recent BrioHR Employment Index, Malaysian owners of small and medium-sized enterprises are optimistic about their future economic and business growth prospects and have been hiring aggressively. Is this the right move? And how are SMEs strategising their aggressive talent acquisition? Benjamin Croc, Co-Founder and CEO of BrioHR, Avinash Kumar, Managing Director of Monroe Consulting Group, and Joelle Pang, General Manager at FastJobs Asia, join the conversation to provide an on

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