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32:31

How Do Art Museums Impact the Economy?

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2022/06/02

We see art museums in other countries booming after the global economy’s reopening, all in the name of revitalising the economy. But in Malaysia, are we falling behind in the art and cultural sector? And how could that lend help in boosting our economy? We speak to Izan Satrina Mohd Sallehuddin, a Senior Director of Partnerships & Creative Sector at Think City Sdn Bhd, who is also the former founding CEO of Cendana to get more cultural and artistic insights in Malaysian context.Image Credit:

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19:45

Choose Your Fighter!

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2022/06/01

According to a study from Zion Market Research, the gaming industry has garnered a revenue worth nearly US $201 billion in 2021, and is anticipated to gain returns worth US $435 billion by 2028. What are the trends that will be driving this growth, and what other technological innovations might we see being further implemented within the gaming space? Alexander Fernandez, CEO of Streamline Media Group will be joining us later to give us his views.Image Credit: shutterstock | alphaspirit.itSee

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28:03

Food Prices Skyrocketing

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2022/05/31

The price of foodstuff is expected to soar in the coming months, for a number of reasons. Firstly, there’s the minimum wage increase, then we have the Russo-Ukrainian war creating havoc on the price of wheat and other goods, and we also have the lingering effects of the logistical issues caused by covid - creating a ripple effect to our economy.How much more are we expected to pay, how is our government dealing with these issues, and how long might these price hikes last?Image Credit: shutterstock |

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29:20

How Do We Solve Forced Labor in Malaysia

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2022/05/30

Malaysia has had a number of cases spotlighted in the news recently where several industries have had their forced labor issues revealed, and Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor executive director Irene Xavier claims that Malaysia’s economy would worsen if the government does not address the issues faced by migrant workers, including forced labor. How do we move away from our reliance on both forced and foreign labor?Image Credit: shutterstock | HTWESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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20:17

Metaverse For Business: Fad or Future?

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2022/05/27

There’s been a lot of talk about the Metaverse’s potential to redefine business, but how much of it is just hype? According to experts, not much at all. Unlike previous iterations of virtual water coolers, the Metaverse is quickly turning into the next stage of social media. Hence, businesses need to understand the ways of the Metaverse to engage with its unique brand of consumers.Image Credit: Shutterstock | LookerStudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:45

Is Recycling Actually Being Done Right?

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2022/05/26

The pandemic brought many issues into focus, and one of those issues was the way products and materials were recycled, especially as the rise of disposable masks and containers took place. What has the overall effect of the pandemic been on the recycling and plastics industries, and how does this impact businesses’ approach to sustainability as a whole?Image Credit: Shutterstock | Bondar IlliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:42

Global Consumer Trends - Part Two

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2022/05/25

What are the changes in consumer trends post-pandemic? And more importantly, what are the driving forces that can be utilised to adjust to and take advantage of these consumer trends for the foreseeable future? Market research company Mintel has identified five new consumer trends for 2022 and beyond. Continuing our conversation from the previous episode, we now discuss the other three consumer trends: In Control, Flexible Spaces and Ethics Check.Image Credit: Shutterstock | solarsevenSee

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30:22

Global Consumer Trends - Part One

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2022/05/24

What are the changes in consumer trends post-pandemic? And more importantly, what are the driving forces that can be utilised to adjust to and take advantage of these consumer trends for the foreseeable future? Market research company Mintel has identified five new consumer trends for 2022 and beyond. In this episode, we explore two consumer trends: Enjoyment Everywhere and Climate Complexity. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Andrey TolkachevSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:10

How Do We Plug The Leaks?

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2022/05/23

A database seller has claimed that they are in possession of a dataset that belongs to the National Registration Department (JPN) which has the entire population of the country with birth years from 1940 to 2004. It is currently being listed online with an asking price of USD10,000 (~RM43,885).Image Credit: Shutterstock | posterioriSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:53

Fleeing From The Feeds

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2022/05/20

With every social-media controversy, people talk about shutting down their accounts forever. Few actually do it. That’s because social-media apps are crafted to keep people coming back. But what happens when you finally take a break from the feeds - Is the world a happier place? And how long til FOMO makes you jump back onto the gram?Image Credit: Inc. MagazineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:09

How To Find Your Startup’s Valuation

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2022/05/19

What is valuation, how is it important to a startup, and how do you calculate it? This is an important set of questions to answer for any entrepreneur, especially those looking to entice external investors or shoot for an IPO in the future. Kevin Brockland, managing director at Indelible Ventures, explains.Image Credits: Shutterstock | I Believe I Can Fly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:56

Overnight Policy Rate is Up! What Does This Mean?

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2022/05/18

After weeks of anticipation, Bank Negara recently announced that the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) would be increased by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.0% after two years anchored at 1.75% due to the pandemic. While the change seems small in terms of numbers, its impact is predicted to be quite significant on borrowers, customers, home owners, and especially businesses. We speak to an economist on the decision to change the OPR and what it means for different segments of the Malaysian population.Image

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29:16

Bringing Malaysian Tourism Back In A Big Way

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2022/05/17

Marching into the second month of Malaysia's international border reopening, how is the travel industry doing so far?Image Credit: Shutterstock | ALL EYE SEESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:05

Time To Ditch The Yearly Performance Review

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2022/05/13

The pandemic has certainly shaken up our work lives, for worse or for better. With that in mind, while in-office presence and work-life balance have been brought up for further debate, what about another factor of work we normally don’t revisit or redesign? Is the yearly performance review really the best way to gauge employee feedback and judge increments and other remunerations by?Image Credit: Shutterstock | mentatdgtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:08

Avoiding Employment Scams

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2022/05/12

Many job seekers put up their resumes on recruitment websites in the hope of getting offers from companies. However, this has also made some of them vulnerable to job scammers who make fake offers through messaging apps.Image Credit: Shutterstock | PressmasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:52

Standing Out In The E-Commerce Crowd

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2022/05/11

With e-commerce booming like never before, how can businesses hop on the wagon while still managing to set themselves apart without breaking their budget?Image Credit: Shutterstock | insta_photos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:15

How Parenthood Shapes Leadership

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2022/05/10

Bringing up children and leading a company might sound like two completely unrelated responsibilities, but in reality, they interconnect. In conjunction with Mother’s Day last weekend, we celebrate leaders at work and at home, as we speak to Sheila Singam, founder of Human Equation to understand the bigger picture of how parenthood helps shape leaders better.Image Credit: Shutterstock | YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:34

SEMy2030: The New Agenda for Social Enterprises

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2022/05/09

The Malaysia Social Entrepreneurship Blueprint 2030 (SEMy2030) has been touted as “the most ambitious ever attempt in the Asia Pacific region to promote social entrepreneurship”. We discuss what the blueprint means to local social enterprises and those in the B40 category, as well as the key instruments that need to be activated in order for this blueprint to realise its goals.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Krisha VishinpirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:19

How To Never Lose Sight of a Company’s Long-Term Mission

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2022/05/06

Long-term missions and visions are decided in meetings, huddles, and brainstorming sessions. But as time goes on, it gets harder for companies to keep track of their long-term missions, especially during periods of rapid growth and expansion. As explained by an article in Harvard Business Review, a long-term vision should be the North star of any business, and management can employ a few ways to never lose sight of their true mission statements.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Rawpixel.comSee

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23:32

The Workforce Of The Future Is Contingent

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2022/05/05

It seems as though non-permanent work could be the way of the future, but how and when should a company start to rely primarily on the contingent workforce?Image Credit: Shutterstock | fizkesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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