WOBB, the leading job platform for professional junior to mid-level talent will rebrand to Hiredly - becoming a unique hybrid recruitment platform, having a new visual identity, a completely overhauled brand new website for a better job discovery experience, new recruitment automation solutions, and that junior to mid-level talent can now get headhunted, among other highlights.

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While the government has secured enough vaccines from overseas to cover over 100% of our population, efforts are ongoing to develop a Malaysian-made Covid-19 vaccine. The Institute for Medical Research says the project means a lot to Malaysia because it goes beyond the war against Covid-19.

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Malaysian e-wallet Boost and major e-commerce platform Lazada are both individually running campaigns to shift micro, small, and medium enterprises online.

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Astro’s partnership with Netflix came as a surprise to many. The announcement also came within weeks of Disney+ Hotstar’s launch in the country - with Astro as its official partner. What does this mean for the future of streaming services here in Malaysia, and is a singular platform the best way to tackle the local market?

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Economists are warning that the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) that applies to large parts of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur will affect the already struggling economy further, potentially leaving a permanent mark.

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In the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 report conducted by the International Telecommunications Union, Malaysia was successfully ranked among the top ten countries with high commitment to cybersecurity.

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The Pemulih aid package is a necessary boost to help businesses survive the ongoing National Recovery Plan, of which we’re still in Phase 1. While some have called the package comprehensive, others have noticed areas that require improvement. Pemulih’s efficacy depends on how long we remain under tight restrictions, and how much it can keep SMEs going before another stimulus package is needed.

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has launched a one-stop solution centre for SMEs and MSMEs called the MyAssist MSME Portal. On the portal, entrepreneurs can seek advice, information, and digital marketing opportunities.

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The gig economy is becoming an essential part of the economic system and is expected to continue to thrive, say experts. In Malaysia, according to World Bank data, about 26% of the workforce are freelancers and this number is growing. As the gig economy was already on the rise before the pandemic, the sector would be expected to remain buoyant overall.

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Minister of Finance Tengku Zafrul clarified the conditions of the 6-month loan moratorium that was announced as part of the Pemulih financial aid package.

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