Many working Malaysians will need to play catch up but the question is, how many of them would achieve the required basic savings by the age of 55?

The EPF estimates that members will need to work between an extra four to six years to rebuild the savings that have been utilised during the pandemic.

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The pandemic has changed public sentiment as well as the way we view different professions. While teachers used to be the most trusted profession in Malaysia, that spot has now been taken by an equally important occupation. On the opposite end of the spectrum are the least trusted professions, and politicians seem to score highly on that list all around the world.

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The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) launched the country’s first 5G network on Wednesday of last week, in a bid to provide faster Internet facilities for the people.

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It seems that retailers and brands are on the path to actively supporting the circular economy, as overall, consumer consciousness about environmental, social, and governance issues and policy is taking hold. So how are international and Malaysian consumers approaching more sustainable consumption?

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The pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated the  Age of  the  Consumer – a concept that consumers are more empowered than  ever as they can access information about products and services over the Internet in real time. This is exceptionally evident amid COVID-19, as consumers were forced to change their behaviors, particularly noted in the pivot towards the digital space. They want more  personalized  content, faster service, better experiences – and they want them all now.

To read up more on the report by Hubspot and Talkwalker on Social Media Trends 2022 Global report, click here.

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With air travel to be reinstated at the end of the month between Singapore and Johor, we take a look at how that will work, hopes for more links with Sarawak and Penang in the future, and how business travellers can benefit from this.

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Being connected to the internet 24/7 with our phones also means we’re open to work emails, messages, and requests at all hours of the day. And since work creates a sense of urgency, it’s hard to not reply to these messages almost immediately. This, alongside the pandemic’s acceleration of digital adoption, has led to something called ‘text anxiety’... and it’s hampering productivity like never before.

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Budget 2022 aims to create more employment opportunities. Which sectors are looking to hire, and what are the incentives in place?

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An economist has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the country to the increased risk of structural unemployment.

The persistent pandemic and the country’s push towards digital transformation has left hundreds of thousands of Malaysians without jobs.

But is this just something that we have to push through if we want to be a thoroughly digital economy? And are our kids that are in school on the right track, is the Malaysian Education Blueprint up to speed?

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2021 is coming to a close, and everyone has different ideas on how to utilize the last two months of the year. While some are using this time to wind down and relax, others have decided to start building momentum for the new year. Whether for personal or professional reasons, it’s always good to know how to manage a certain amount of time to get the desired outcome.

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