E-PEDAGOGY: STIMULATING THE PHYSICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE USING EDTECH

Schools across the Asia Pacific were caught off guard and unprepared when the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

A RAY OF LIGHT IN 2021...?

No one would have thought that the economy this year is going to be in recession although I have been toying with such an idea since 2018. Back then, the yield curve inversion in the US Treasury markets really caught my attention.

Post Covid-19 Pandemic: Going Forward With Sustainable Trade

Evelyn S. Devadason is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics & Administration, University of Malaya.

THE GOVERNMENT CAN SPEND MORE

The Malaysian economy is recovering quite decently although the level of pessimism are still prevalent. For starters, the monthly GDP series saw smaller contraction in June at -3.2 percent from 28.6 percent in April. This is understandable as the Movement Control Order (MCO) was in full blast from March 18 to early May. The total industry volume (TIV) for the automotive sector jumped from an all-time low of 141 units in April to 22,960 units in May and accelerated further to 56,444 units in September.

IN FACING COVID-19, MALAYSIA PIVOTED, PRIORITISED AND PROGRESSED TO HOST APEC VIRTUALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME

Over 20,000 working hours throughout the year involving delegates from 21 Asia Pacific economies. And the year-long feat is far from over. Malaysia placed itself on the world map by pulling off a spectacular feat – by hosting the Asian Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) 2020 virtually for the first time in the summit’s history. The country has thus set the benchmark as New Zealand revealed plans to host next year’s summit in a similar fashion.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Social enterprise, Gold speaks to BusinessToday on their commitment to change perspectives and lives for many in the society

WEALTHTECH TO ENABLE COMFORTABLE RETIREMENT

Speaking of a comfortable retirement, Malaysians often rely on the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) as a source of savings. According to EPF Malaysia, 64 percent of EPF members aged 54 have less than RM50,000 in their savings. And, most members spend all their EPF savings within 3 to 5 years.

BRINGING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY TO THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2020, Malaysia ranked 11th as the Top 100 Emerging Ecosystem, with an ecosystem valuation of RM 63.5 billion. The study further rated Malaysia as an ideal startup location, citing low prices, high quality of life and expertise, coupled with strong government support as primary reasons for entrepreneurs to either start or move their companies to Malaysia.

BEWARE OF WASTE DISPOSAL EPIDEMIC!

Afifah Suhaimi is Research Assistant at EMIR Research, an independent think tank focused on strategic policy recommendations based on rigorous research.

ENABLING A SEAMLESS DIGITAL TRANSITION FOR SMES NATIONWIDE

BusinessToday speaks to Amanda Chin, Chief Executive Officer of Revenue Monster, a financial technology company aiming to create a more integrated digital ecosystem in Malaysia

PROPTECH AND THE PANDEMIC

Digitisation and PropTech (property technology) have been buzzwords in recent years, but following the impact of Covid-19 and the various Movement Control Orders (MCOs) on businesses and industry as a whole in Malaysia, they have become realities for home seekers, agents, developers and financial institutions alike.

HOW WILL COVID-19 AFFECT BUDGET 2021?

Budget 2021 is expected to be tabled on November 6. The session will be the first -by the current government and it is also the first in a very long time to be affected by a crisis, a healthcare crisis particularly.

DONKEYS AND ELEPHANTS HIT WALL STREET

Together with the first TV debate, the US election campaign is entering the hot phase, but the electorate has moved again, and this may well challenge Wall Street.

WHAT IS THE KEY TO DIGITALISATION? HEALTH METRICS SAYS “RETHINK YOUR EMPLOYEE REWARDS PROGRAM!”

One of the most apparent changes caused by the Covid-19 crisis is the heightened necessity of digital transformation for business survival.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR THE RETAIL CIO: CONNECTING DIGITAL WITH PHYSICAL

Digital is certainly disrupting retail. Today’s shoppers are multichannel, and they expect amazing experiences as they move through the web and apps on their mobile devices for the shopping journey.

KEEPING MALAYSIANS CONNECTED AND AT HEART

BusinessToday speaks to Idham Nawawi, Celcom’s Chief Executive Officer on his journey with the company, the changes the telco player has undergone and what is in store for the company

EARTH HEIR: CHANGING MINDSETS NATIONWIDE

BusinessToday speaks to Earth Heir on changing mindsets as a social enterprise and creating social impact along the way.

BUDGET 2021 WISHLIST

The upcoming Budget 2021 session will be tabled on November 6 and the session this year is expected to be different following the healthcare crisis that have taken place. BusinessToday speaks to business leaders and industry experts on what should considered by the government in the coming session.

BUDGET 2021 : WISHLIST FOR LOGISTICS PLAYERS

The upcoming Budget 2021 is set to be a much more conservative one compared with previous year.

Empowering Women Every Step Of The Way

“When we just started out, our tailors were only given clothing designs to sew and it wasn’t considered a fast-moving sale item that would fly of the shelves,” Yap tells Business Today.

ROAD TO RECOVERY

Dr Afzanizam has 18 years of experience in investment research, especially in the field of economics and capital market. He is also a regular commentator in the media as well as an academic adviser for some local universities.

WE DO NOT INHERIT THE EARTH FROM OUR ANCESTORS; WE BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN

Jamie Loh is the Co-Founder of The Asher Park (Community Social Enterprise). It is her vision and message for all sentient beings on planet Earth.

TAKE A CHANCE ON THEM!

Roshan Thiran is the Founder & CEO of the Leaderonomics Group. He constantly reminds his employees at Leaderonomics that every story has many sides to it.

IN THE CURRENT CRISIS, LESS HIERARCHICAL COMPANIES SHOW SPECIAL RESILIENCE

How can more traditional organisations leverage the cultural and behavioural aspects of self-management imposed by the Covid-19 crisis? “Our three-year transformation towards a more participative organisation helped us to overcome this,” shared the CEO of the Brussels region governmental employment agency regarding the Covid-19 crisis.

FLYING THROUGH TURBULENT TIMES

In an exclusive interview with Business Today, Campbell Wilson chats on his return to Singapore’s budget airline, Scoot in April 2020 and how he managed a company, operating in one of the most hit industries during an unprecedented time.

COWAY MALAYSIA: CHANGING LIVES NATIONWIDE

Kyle Choi Managing Director of Coway Malaysia shares his journey with the company since 2014, its commitment to change lives nationwide and the company’s direction to becoming Malaysians’ top-of-mind and preferred choice in wellness and healthy living.

COMMITTING TO ZERO WASTE IN A CONSUMERIST CULTURE

The zero-waste movement first gained publicity in the USA between 1998 to 2002. The movement’s main aim is the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption and reuse.

BIGO LIVE: A GROWING SENSATION IN AN INDUSTRY WITH A BIG APPETITE

The live-streaming industry has seen a massive growth in years. From the likes of Vimeo to Facebook Live, the industry has grown to include content creators worldwide creating a diverse range of content and it’s no different in Malaysia.

A CONVERSATION WITH THE AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN TO MALAYSIA, OKA HIROSHI

FORESEES INDEFINITE HORIZON AND OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN BOTH NATIONS

TM ONE STRENGTHENS ENTERPRISES AND PUBLIC SECTORS' DIGITAL RESILIENCE WITH END-TO-END CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE

As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining.