A recent study by Sage shows SMEs around the world are united by a desire to create impact. They want to contribute positively to their community, environment, and to promote diversity. We discuss the challenges SMEs face in trying to create more positive impact, how to balance their varied priorities and business motivations – as well as how doing the right thing for their businesses, customers, and community can all go hand in hand.

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Graduates in Malaysia are struggling to secure jobs that match their qualifications despite a rising unemployment rate in the country. While policymakers have called for intensified efforts from the government to fix this problem, industry experts believe it’s a lot more complex than it seems.

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More economic sectors, including ones in states under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan, were allowed to operate beginning Friday. But are these businesses being given enough due notice to prepare for re-opening? And how badly have they been affected by being closed for so long?

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According to a press release by the Business Events Council of Malaysia (BECM), livelihoods and jobs contributing to over RM27.5 billion to Malaysia's GDP are at stake with further delays to reopening this crucial industry.

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Ever since the pandemic began, there’s been a sharp increase in interest for local brands with campaigns like #SapotLokal, the Buy Malaysia Campaign, and even #KitaJagaKita. Will this renewed support for local brands continue into the future?

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As the world heads more towards making remote work mainstream, here are a few learnings from more than a year of this new way of working.

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It’s clear that remote work is here to stay, according to a bevy of surveys and statistics. It’s been a long time coming, so how will Malaysia adapt to the new mainstream? What are the pros and cons?

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Several retail and business groups have called for individuals who have been fully vaccinated to be allowed back to work physically, without the need for a cap on those allowed on every premises. We discuss the pros and cons of the move, and if there’s a compromise for those who are not ready to go back to the office.

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Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings is crushing box office records worldwide, calling Disney’s previous dual-platform release strategy into question. But will the titular Asian character be enough to reinvigorate Malaysian cinemas when they reopen very soon? The numbers seem hopeful, but consumer behavior is still a key deciding factor.

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Cinemas nationwide have been given approval to resume operations. However, major chains like TGV and GSC are holding off for now, citing SOP clarity and insufficient time given to reopen their doors to the public. With Covid-19 cases still soaring and shifting customer sentiments, how are cinemas hoping to recoup their losses in the coming months?

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