With some confusion popping up on how the two hour retail time limit will be enforced, domestic trade and consumer affairs minister Alexander Nanta Linggi clarified that MySejahtera will be the main enforcement and tracking tool used. This, as well as random checks and generally self-imposed lockdown restrictions for the public, will hopefully help curb the rising COVID-19 cases.

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Employees are now able to lodge complaints against unscrupulous bosses who do not allow them to work from home using a newly launched app, ‘Working For Workers’.

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Businesses now need to effectively manage customer service via digital platforms as more customers find convenience in social media over making a phone call or email enquiry. Do you prefer chatting with a bot to speaking to a customer service agent? You may not have a choice soon, apparently.

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The Malaysian Association of Hotels has released a statement pleading to the government for a full lockdown for fears that the newest MCO 3.0 restrictions will not be enough to support the survival and recovery of the hotel and tourism industries.

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With the revised SOPs, shoppers will now be allowed a maximum of two hours inside shopping malls to get their essentials and leave. This is to avoid overcrowding inside enclosed spaces, in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. But according to Malaysia Shopping Malls Association, this time limit isn’t nearly enough and needs to be revised yet again.

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Whenever a massive social or political crisis occurs, furor tends to be directed with helpful intention at trying to support whichever cause or whoever is the target of the crisis. One way in which this manifests are boycotts of brands who are accused of supporting the oppressing party, whether the accusations are true or not. But is this really the most effective way of fighting for social justice? What is the actual effect of a boycott?

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As Malaysians gear up for a second round of AstraZeneca vaccine registrations, the conversations in many family WhatsApp groups about vaccines are getting more heated. Here’s how to give the conversation a shot without conflict.

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As the government deliberates a “full MCO” in Selangor, businesses and analysts have made their thoughts known about the MCO’s implications on the nation’s economy. With Selangor’s role as the country’s economic epicenter, the effects of yet another MCO poses a dilemma for businesses and the government alike.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many family businesses to adapt or get left behind. Many have shown resilience, but can they continue to stay one step ahead, and take on the unexpected challenges of the future?

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What in the world is a blockchain animated series? In conjunction with Fox’s launch of its NFT arm, the broadcaster announced a new series helmed by Dan Harmon (of Rick & Morty fame) that will “break new ground” in terms of blockchain tech.

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