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TheLuxeNomad.com, the homegrown startup founded by ex model and tv host, Stephanie Chai opened its online doors on June 2012. Since then it has grown from strength to strength, attracting several rounds of venture cap funding and has broken away from its flash-sale model to a revamped business offering in the luxury villa market. We discover how this company has gone from start-up to scale-up.

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In this fast-paced society, where change is the only constant and the pursuit of money, fame and self-actualisation is top of mind - it's easy to forget that there are those who find adapting to change a mountainous task. How can cultivating a mentally resilient workforce help with adapting to change and how do you create such a culture?

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Airbnb - the company known for disrupting the hospitality industry recently gave die hard motorsports fans an opportunity to spend a night in luxury at the Sepang International Circuit following the world’s hottest race. We find out why this is a strategy in their marketing plan and what they aimed to achieve.

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Maison et Objet is one of the most prestigious names when it comes to trade fairs targetted at the interior design sector. From Maison et Objet,  comes the latest in trends for interior design and architecture the world over. Having showed traditionally every year in Paris, Maison has expanded to the Americas and now to the Asia Pacific, having just shown for its second year in Singapore.

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Apart from consumer tourism, Malaysia is quickly being recognised as a viable destination to host prominent international events and artistes ranging from major sports to the lifestyle, arts and entertainment arenas. As a division of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Malaysia Major Events has been given the mandate to develop and strengthen Malaysia’s global appeal as a preferred venue for major events by identifying and supporting major event bids as well as facilitating home-grown events. 

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Consumers are confused and unhappy. Does the Goods and Services Tax of 6% cover the service charge? Are they required to pay the 10% service charge even if they're not happy with the service received? Meanwhile, it has become a key issue in staff remuneration and retention for the hospitality industry.

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The #Dedicated2Cikgu Campaign started in 2012 with 40,000 roses given to teachers at 400 schools across Malaysia. Spearheaded by INTI International University and Colleges, the campaign continues to facilitate the sharing of heart-warming stories online, upping the stakes by roping in renowned local artists such as Rozita Che Wan, Amar Asyraf, Elfira Loy and many more, creating bigger excitement amidst students and teachers in over 500 schools in Malaysia. We discover the strategic rationale, and learn about the stakeholders that the campaign targets.

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The prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) Malaysia Awards returns for its 14th edition with the Theme “Ignite. Innovate. Inspire”. We speak to World Entrepreneur of the Year winner Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin about what it took to win, and his experience on the international judging panel, while Philip Rao tells us how Malaysian entrepreneurs can strive towards recognition for entrepreneurship on the global stage.

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We speak to two entrepreneurs who have been part of the Alliance Bizsmart Challenge and made it through to the winning side. What drives them, what keeps them sane and what do they have in common?

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Sustainability and Green practices have never been more relevant given the realities surrounding resources on the planet. Recognition for sustainable practices is therefore key in inspiring  organisations to excel in this area.

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