Putrajaya has announced a four-phase National Recovery Plan as a roadmap to overcoming COVID-19 and the pandemic. According to data, we may only be able to return to relative normalcy at the end of 2021, if infectivity rates continue to drop and herd immunity is achieved.

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With the extended FMCO, players in the F&B scene are having to pivot more than ever just to survive on a day-to-day basis. Some have adopted different ways of selling their products, while others have created new revenue streams to stay afloat until restrictions ease up.

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A regional human resource consultant reveals that an ugly side is unfolding with growing discontent and rumblings about working from home (WFH) where the fine lines of virtual abuse and work-life balance are being compromised.

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If you’ve ever felt like your job may be harming your mental health, here’s what you should do.

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Facing vaccine shortages, Canada’s immunization advisory body is recommending that some Canadians follow up their AstraZeneca shots with a different vaccine on the second dose.

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Made-in-Malaysia Covid-19 vaccines could be a reality in the future as the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) is currently developing two types of vaccines, says the Health Ministry.

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With vaccination rollouts bringing tremendous success and a sense of normalcy in many countries, people are starting to gear up for a pre-pandemic way of life. For some, this isn’t as easy as it sounds. Going back to work after more than a year of being at home can be difficult, so it’s important to pace yourself or risk being overwhelmed.

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On Wednesday, El Salvador made history by becoming the first country to allow the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin to be legally accepted as a form of currency.

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Every year, The Economist ranks the world’s most livable cities based on a number of criterias. This year, the pandemic has factored into that ranking and significantly shaken up the list. Health has taken precedence over everything else, giving cities that have curbed the spread of COVID-19 an advantage over the others.

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For the past few years, many of the products and services that we’ve grown accustomed to have been relatively cheap. Ride-hailing, Airbnb, and even Netflix have charged a fee, which to many has been accessible. Is that about to change?

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