In this issue

A premier English monthly business magazine, Business Today has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in May 2001. Today, it is instantly recognised all over Malaysia as the definitive business magazine that brings the business community closer and exposes them to the global competitive edge.

Business Today also hears and caters to the increasingly important issues, initiatives and incentives provided to the SME and SMB industries in order for Malaysia to rise to become a high income nation.

Business Today readers will find key trends in economic, financial and business developments which impact the business ecosystem in Malaysia.

Not affiliated with Business Today India.

LEADING THE WAY FOR A CLEANER AND SUSTAINABLE CITY

In 2013, frustrated garbage contractors had dumped some 250 tonnes of collected waste along the MRR2 as a result of the lack of proper care needed to run the Taman Beringin transfer station.

3 mins

PROGRESSING TOWARDS BUILDING A GREENER ECONOMY

The goal of reaching a net zero carbon emission by a certain year has made its way to the top of many corporate missions over the last couple of years. Corporate giants are more aware than ever of the importance of integrating green and sustainable practices into their operations for a better future.

4 mins

UDA CHAMPIONS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL MALAYSIANS

According to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, the definition of “affordable” housing is residential units priced at RM300,000 and below.

4 mins

RETURNING TO HIS ROOTS

Dato Dr Ahmad Faris Abdul Halim, shares his pivoting journey after 3 decades in ICT when he decides to throw in the towel and returns to his roots in agriculture. BusinessToday gets an exclusive with this rather dynamic person who is just as passionate about his farms and as to why more needs to be done to further elevate the agriculture field in the country

4 mins

CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

The impact of the Coronavirus was felt across multiple industries and some of the more impacted ones included the tourism industry. International borders were locked and in most countries, even domestic travelling was banned for months.

4 mins

BEATING THE STRESS OF WORKING FROM HOME

We’ve known for years that most people don’t like working from home (WFH) for more than one or two days a week, but the pandemic has meant millions of people have been forced to WFH for extended periods. So what does the research evidence tell us the stresses of WFH and how to tackle them ?

4 mins

NATIONAL RECOVERY HINGES ON VACCINATION, LOOK OUT FOR THESE SUCCESS FACTORS

National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin mentioned that the next three months will be crucial for the vaccination campaign.

6 mins

HELPING SMES ACHIEVE RECURRING GROWTH AMIDST CHALLENGING TIMES

When the pandemic hit countries worldwide, livelihood and business operations were at stake. Disruption took place at every level and businesses had to respond on multiple fronts in order to safeguard their operational viability, which came under strain from the shock that affected supply chains.

3 mins

THREE WAYS SMES CAN TAP INTO THE INTERNATIONAL E-COMMERCE MARKET

E-commerce is here to stay, as shopping from home becomes the new normal in the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 mins

VACCINES FOR ALL TOURISM, TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY FRONTLINERS

OYO welcomes the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC)’s recent media statement reiterating its commitment to collaborate with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to prioritise the vaccination of frontliners from Malaysia’s tourism sector who are working during the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0.

3 mins

AN URGENT NEED TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL SKILLS DIVIDE AMID THE PANDEMIC

Recent events of new Covid-19 outbreaks across the region are reminding us that there is still a long road ahead of us before life could return to a semblance of normalcy, and that the coronavirus’ impact is hitting the developing and least developed world especially hard, worsening the economic and social gap.

4 mins

PORTS GOING GREEN

In a 2 part-series, Nazery Khalid looks at efforts made by container port operators and authorities to reduce their carbon footprint.

3 mins

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Business Today Malaysia Magazine Description:

A premier English monthly business magazine, Business Today has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in May 2001. Today, it is instantly recognised all over Malaysia as the definitive business magazine that brings the business community closer and exposes them to the global competitive edge.

Business Today also hears and caters to the increasingly important issues, initiatives and incentives provided to the SME and SMB industries in order for Malaysia to rise to become a high income nation.

Business Today readers will find key trends in economic, financial and business developments which impact the business ecosystem in Malaysia.

Not affiliated with Business Today India.