PETALING JAYA: Amid skyrocketing Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, various industry groups have spoken on the impact on businesses should stricter standard operating procedure (SOP) be implemented, with employment being a key concern. Business chambers and manufacturers have been making known their worries that another round of strict movement restrictions would hurt businesses and reverse the […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Prices of various commodities have been on the rise, and as a producer of some of these commodities, Malaysia is a beneficiary of the price uptrend through higher proceeds from exports. This should also translate into a stronger ringgit, giving a boost to the currency that has largely traded sideways above the RM4.10 […]
Read MoreWHILE many corporations have taken positive strides to meet sustainability targets, the circular economy does not yet exist. At best, what we have is a “reuse economy” that incorporates recycling but still absorbs additional raw materials. In a world of finite resources coupled with a growing climate crisis that will impact all stages of the […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Despite the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy, Malaysia’s banking system remains strong on the back of robust liquidity and deposit-driven funding. In its latest sector update, Moody’s Investors Service rated the domestic banking system’s macro profile as “strong -”, higher than several other countries in South-East Asia. The banking […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s decision not to shut down its economy under the Movement Control Order (MCO) 2.0 and MCO 3.0 could prevent various adverse effects, including unemployment reaching an estimated one million people, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The finance minister said applying the lessons learned from the first COVID-19 wave, no country […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Maintaining a competitive edge in the contemporary world of retail is a constant challenge. Ever-changing strategies are needed just to stay on the beat. The most apparent change to retail is increased digitalisation. From major household names and brands to mom-and-pop shops, everyone is taking the initiative to set up […]
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