Twitter has become the first major tech company to allow employees who can work remotely to do so indefinitely, as the coronavirus outbreak forces unprecedented changes in work culture across the world.

The pandemic, which has infected more than 4.2 million people globally so far, has led to strict lockdowns in most countries and changed the way businesses function, with work-from-home emerging as the new norm.

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Isolation is lonely. It's a mixture of the surreal and the mundane. It's anxiety-inducing. So we reach for loved ones. Maybe friendships we cherish but have faded with time. And now you can call them and there's no concern about having nothing to say — we all have this pandemic in common.

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Why did March feel like forever while April went by in the blink of an eye? It’s not just you. Time distortion is a real phenomenon and COVID-19 is impacting the way we perceive time both personally and collectively. Moving forward, the pandemic will change the way we utilize and manage time at work.

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How do you feel about going back to work today? After what seems like forever under the MCO and now the CMCO - most of us are returning back to work as close to normal as we can. How do you feel about that? Are you mentally and physically prepared? Do you feel motivated enough?

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It’s a whole other level of “Better safe than sorry” for these Malaysian shoppers, who went to unique, quirky, and oftentimes extreme lengths to protect themselves against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

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Earlier this week, MOSTI held a webinar session on Building Tech Resilience with the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation YB Khairy Jamaluddin together with Razif Abdul Aziz, Acting Group CEO of Cradle Fund. In that session, Razif spoke about the challenges early stage startups are facing at the moment. But could this also be a catalyst for fueling the next wave of innovative startups especially with the new norm when the MCO is lifted?

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First it was Dalgona Coffee. Then homemade bread. What’s next - DIY bubble tea?

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We have a love hate relationship with social media but that’s about to change. Popcannibal's Kind Words, a non-game game that lets you reach out, but expects nothing from you in return except good vibes. This is the perfect medicine for those feeling the brunt of home quarantine.

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With stores closed, runway shows canceled and global supply chains disrupted, much of the fashion industry has been rendered idle by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, designers, luxury labels and fashion conglomerates are all stepping up to help overcome shortages of masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) in some of the hardest-hit countries. An LV or Burberry face mask anyone?

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Food and grocery delivery services are stretched thin as demand has spiked since the movement control order took effect last month. And the situation is made worse with many riders and drivers choosing to stay home, fearing for their safety. We speak with Lalamove and McDonald's Malaysia about how they’re striving hard to deliver amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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