While the Public Sector Digitisation Strategic Plan 2021-2025 was announced by the Prime Minister when tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), the road to satisfactory digital adoption within the public sector will be anything but simple. The blueprints and initiatives seem to be in place, but how feasible is tech adoption within the civil service and really, and what exactly are the challenges that seem so hard to overcome?

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Food business operators are in a dilemma over whether to increase their food prices following the hike in prices of goods.

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While millions in the US have gone on strike or quit their jobs due to pandemic frustrations in a movement dubbed the “Great Resignation”, a similar situation is not expected to occur in Malaysia although an economist warns that the possibility exists.

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When you think of online shopping, you may think of Amazon, Taobao, or Lazada. But the conversations surrounding online shopping are taking place on other platforms, especially as the holidays near. So what’s the scoop on the Internet’s approach to holiday shopping?

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We’ve seen the massive boom of e-commerce in the pandemic, and maybe you’re thinking about entering the fray. Here’s a few tips and tricks on how to start and grow an online business.

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Was Budget 2022 enough for social enterprises? It seems as though the government is making a more conscious effort to reach out to and provide support for these types of organisations in the coming year.

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According to the latest Salary Trends Report by ECA International, Southeast Asian nations will be amongst those countries expected to see the fastest rate of salary increase in 2022 versus 2021, including Malaysia.

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UOB Malaysia is giving the majority of its workforce the choice to work remotely up to two days a week once COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted. Underlying the permanent change is the Bank’s aspiration to ensure colleagues attain the right balance between professional fulfilment and mental well-being. We discuss how organisations across industries could do the same to help the nation’s workforce attain that elusive work-life balance.

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Classrooms have come a long way since the time of chalkboards and overhead projectors. Now, as students have returned to both digital and in-person classrooms, it’s important to assess the seismic shifts taking place in schools around the world.

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According to a recent survey by MDEC, most Malaysian companies recognize the need to equip their staff with digital skills. However, upskilling in such a short amount of time has its challenges. While the importance of digitalization can’t be denied, the lack of digital talent in the country is also cause for concern.

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