On October the 9th Utusan Melayu officially ceased operations, leaving its employees in the dark about their future as all staff had been told to go on forced leave until October the 30th - Until October the 9th no letter of termination had been issued to staff. The building was sealed and staff were not allowed on the premises. Obviously, the way in which staff were treated and made redundant has left a sour taste in many people's mouths. How could this have been done better?

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Budget 2020 was disclosed last Friday, so we delve into 3 key areas from the announcement; The Digital Economy, Workforce, and Tax, Grants, and Funds. Farah Rosley and Wong Chow Yang of Ernst & Young Tax Consultants join us for the discussion.

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SSM has introduced a new 12-digit registration number format for business entities in Malaysia. The new format is meant to add an element of meaning and readability to the numbers, with each digit pointing to specific details about the company itself.

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We know the federal budget is a big deal - it plays a huge role in financial planning, and ultimately, the development of a country. But what goes into the drafting process, and are the procedures inclusive to accurately reflect the needs of the rakyat? Here’s a behind the scenes look at how the federal budget is prepared for you and me.

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It’s that time again where the government will present to all Malaysians what they will be spending on and what goodies we will be getting. So what are your hopes for budget 2020 and what areas should the government be focusing on?

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Service animals have been known to greatly help their human companions. Those with physical disabilities rely on their dogs as guides, while people with mental health issues find comfort in their furry friends. Now, there’s tech that’s helping dogs to “communicate” better with their humans who are in need.

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Dealing with mental health is not only complicated but also costly, and like it or not, its a crisis. Approximately 15.5% of the global population is affected by mental illnesses, and those numbers are fast rising. Although there are many who require treatment, more than 50% of mental illnesses remain untreated. Artificial Intelligence could be the key to open a window for better mental health awareness, diagnosis and treatment.

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Entrepreneurs suffer mental illness at higher than average rates. According to a study by Michael Freeman, a psychiatrist, psychologist and former CEO who serves on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report having a mental health condition, with some specific conditions being more prevalent among founders. A whopping 72% of entrepreneurs surveyed self-reported mental health concerns.

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While Amazon is king of online retail over in the States, they’ve been very careful about opening shop in Southeast Asia. The e-Commerce landscape here is a whole other beast. Nevertheless, Amazon’s presence in Singapore is bound to disrupt the space, and other players need to be ready to put up a fight with the world’s most powerful retailer.

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Nearly 40% of Malaysian respondents from REDHILL’s ASEAN Youth Survey said that getting a job was difficult, while 25% of the employed said that they do not feel secure in their jobs. We dig into the findings of this survey that seeks to analyse the roles of Southeast Asian youths as drivers of economic, cultural, social and political change.

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