The gig economy has often been seen as a lesser form of work - one that people resort to when there aren’t “stable” opportunities available. But that mindset is shifting now, with more people turning to gig work during the pandemic to not only earn a living, but find a way to thrive by working for themselves.

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SME Bank has allocated RM200 million for entrepreneurs from the 3D (dirty, dangerous, and difficult) sectors under the Pemerkasa matching grant financing.

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Putrajaya has announced a number of initiatives under the package known as the "Pakej Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi (Pemulih) as a means of financial aid. Today, we unpack what it means for SMEs and businesses.

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The government is considering allowing companies that have fully vaccinated workers to resume full operations in the future.

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With Phase One of the National Recovery Plan still in force, businesses want the government to recalibrate the list of essential services and industries to include their supply and export businesses.

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Restaurants have been urging customers towards direct delivery as delivery platforms take cuts of up to 35%, and many feel that takeaway is not enough for future business sustainability despite operating hours now being extended to 6AM-10PM.

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According to PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the current restrictions put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 will now be measured in ‘Phases’, and no longer in stages of the ‘MCO’. Whether or not we move from one Phase of the recovery to the next will solely depend on our daily infection numbers and the burden it puts on the healthcare system.

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Astro customers will be able to access Netflix on their Ultra and Ulti Boxes, as the two companies have now entered into a partnership.

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As companies worldwide tackle the issue of climate change with their own sustainable practices, it’s important to keep in mind the limitations that come with certain sustainable practices. An article on HBR highlights some of the key blindspots in the movement towards sustainability that should not be overlooked.

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Non-essential industries are on tenterhooks as the National Security Council discusses a possible lockdown extension. Many are calling for permission to operate - at the very least for maintenance if not actively operational purposes - as they were allowed to do so during previous movement control orders.

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