Business associations across the causeway have called for help in areas such as rental relief, wage support and loan moratoriums as Singapore tightens measures amid a resurgence in Covid-19 infections in the community.

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Many have called for complementary medical services to be allowed to continue operating during the first phase of the National Recovery Plan as they alleviate the burden on an already overloaded healthcare system.

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Authorities weren’t playing when they found a local Bitcoin mining ring that was siphoning electricity from the surrounding area. After seizing 1,069 machines, the police then proceeded to literally destroy them with a steamroller!

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Eighty-one percent of employees believe AI improves their overall performance at work. As a result, more than two-thirds (68%) are calling on their employers to deploy more AI-based technologies to help them execute tasks. That’s the top-level finding from a study published today by 3GEM on behalf of SnapLogic, which surveyed 400 office workers across the U.S. and U.K. about their opinions on AI in the workplace.

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55% of Malaysian respondents on Randstad’s H1 2021 Workmonitor survey said that their experience with their current employer during the pandemic motivated them to continue working for their firm in the long run.

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The Health Ministry through the Medical Devices Authority has released a list of two Covid-19 self-test kits that have received conditional approval for import and distribution in the country. One of the kits is the first Malaysian-made Covid-19 rapid antigen self-testing kit, and is now available for purchase.

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Some factories in the Klang Valley were allowed to operate during Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) have come under close scrutiny by members of the public who blame them for the continued rise in Covid-19 cases.

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Contrary to popular belief, stress and long-term anxiety aren’t the same thing, especially in the workplace. While stress is to be expected from time to time, unaddressed anxiety at the workplace can impact one’s performance and overall happiness. An article by Thoughtfull breaks down the differences between anxiety and stress, and what can be done to tackle them both.

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Instead of relying only on the domestic market, Penang-based durian sellers have taken to social media to sell their wares to customers in other states.

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Local businesses have been urged to take advantage of grants such as GKP 4.0 in order to help them survive the ongoing National Recovery Plan restrictions. Similarly, SMEs have been asked to take advantage of the RCEP deal, which could drive awareness towards their business and services.

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