The Malaysian government is looking into heterologous vaccinations, which are a mixture of two different types of vaccines, as a possible option as part of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.

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A recent study has found that employees in Singapore are the unhappiest in the world. Based on a few key indicators, the survey found that many of our neighboring country’s workers wouldn’t recommend Singapore as an ideal place to maintain a fulfilling career.

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The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry is urging the government to approve more on-site vaccination centres; at the same time, there is concern about the low registrations for vaccinations on the MySejahtera app for people with disabilities.

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Economists weighed in on the National Recovery Plan and how it may actually be an effective guideline for Malaysians to plan ahead for the foreseeable future; however, before that can happen, it needs to be better defined and clarified.

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PE fund Creador recently took up a 30% stake in Loob Holdings, the parent company of popular local boba tea brand, Tealive. This partnership is no doubt a big one and could have serious implications for both entities depending on their strategy moving forward.

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The Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners Association is asking the government to allow restaurants to open from 6AM to 10PM, and allow a two-people-per-table dine-in limit.

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For almost a year, many aspiring daters were unable to socialise face-to-face. As the restrictions became more flexible, many were eager to find someone to share the pandemic – or at least have a short few hours – with.

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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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