There needs to be better engagement between the creative economy and those who fund it if the arts in Malaysia are to grow in an effective and meaningful way, says Izan Satrina Mohd Sallehuddin, the founder of the Cultural Economy Development Agency (Cendana).

Facilitating conversations between the arts and business

Failure is part and parcel of the entrepreneurial game, but not many entrepreneurs are able to bounce back after they have experienced their first defeat, a case of “once bitten, twice shy”.

Jimmy Lee, co-founder and CEO of Foodie Box Group and an angel investor, is not one of those peo...

Entrepreneurship: The price of integrity, the value of kindness

Here’s a funny farming fable: An officer from the income tax department pays a visit to an old farmer in a rural community. “Show me the list of all your employees and how much you pay them,” he demands.

“There are four employees,” the farmer says. “One is a plant picker and cleaner; he...

Econ 4.0: Why focus on farming?

Vaults. These expansive metal chambers are arguably the most recognisable trope of any self-respecting crime caper. And yet, for all the intrigue their imagery stirs, big screen bank vaults do not exactly inspire a sense of security as they seem to be constantly broken into with unerring ease.

Family Businesses: Safekeeping keepsakes

The future of agriculture will not only involve farmers but technology players as well. This will be essential especially in urban areas, where space is scarce but demand for fresh food is high.

To accelerate this revolution, Sunway Innovation Labs (iLabs) is launching Sunway FutureX Fa...

Agritech: Creating an innovative ecosystem for urban farming

In March, Aemulus Holdings Bhd was at its lowest ebb. The company, which specialises in semiconductor testing equipment, had a problem collecting payments from its customers in China and it was running out of money.

“Back in November 2019, the first thing I told my chief financial offic...

Cover Story: Coming out of the dark

The Musang King durian had its genome sequenced for the first time in 2017. The findings, which also identified the genes responsible for the fruit’s pungent odour, were published in a leading international journal and covered by news portals globally.

The research was done out of Singa...

Cutting Edge: Genome sequencing for all

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is endless. Inference Tech Sdn Bhd CEO Izad Che Muda discovered this during his time as chief technology officer of Aerodyne Group, a provider of drone-based enterprise solutions.

This is because at Aerodyne, he was...

AI: Using AI to address worker safety, potholes and prescriptions

The movement control order (MCO) saw a lot of people losing their jobs. The publishing industry was not spared. But what Sean Teoh, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Monster Alliance Bhd (MOPress), realised was that while a lot of companies were moving to digital, publishing platforms were looking for content other than articles.

MOPress to diversify into voice and video content to suit present demand

Fintech firm Juris Technologies (JurisTech) has acquired personal finance company Intelligent Money Sdn Bhd (iMoney) in an effort to develop end-to-end solutions for its enterprise clients.

JurisTech acquires financial comparison site iMoney

Here is an atypical Covid-19 story. After finishing online classes for a bunch of business management students, the professor announced on the day of the exam: “Although I did not see you in person, I believe you attended my online classes regularly, took notes diligently and worked on projects h...

Econ 4.0: What hath Covid-19 wrought?

The once controversial Goods and Services Tax (GST) could be making a return. Multiple sources have informed Enterprise that the tax regime could be announced during the tabling of Budget 2021, slated for November.

“In fact, the reason the announcement was moved from its traditional Oct...

Taxation: GST on the horizon?

Like most companies linked to the tourism industry, Flexiroam Sdn Bhd — a company founded in Malaysia and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange that provides mobile roaming packages for travellers in 150 countries — saw its business decimated in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, when trav...

Entrepreneurship: Love and connection

In the past, the customising or personalising of products was reserved for high-end luxury brands. Having your name engraved on a journal or lipstick, along with a handmade label, represented prestige and class.

However, general manufacturing costs have gone down due to economies of sca...

Cover Story: Getting personal

KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): The unity government condemns the actions of those who try to intimidate and threaten the safety of MPs in the country.

Unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said such shameful action should not be directed at any MP, whether they are backbenchers or from the Op...

Fahmi slams death threat against Seputeh MP

The police have confirmed receiving a report from Seputeh Member of Parliament (MP) Teresa Kok Suh Sim about a threatening letter she received on Saturday.

Teresa Kok files police report over death threat; cops warn public against speculation

Didi Global Inc president Jean Liu is relinquishing her roles as president and board director of China’s ride-hailing giant after almost a decade in the positions, as the company tries to revive growth following a regulatory crackdown by the government.

Didi’s president Liu relinquishes title as firm rebuilds

Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin is scheduled on Sunday to launch its first crew of humans to the edge of space since the company's suborbital New Shepard rocket was grounded in 2022, resuming its space tourism business.

Bezos' Blue Origin to launch first crew to edge of space since 2022 grounding

Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin launched SpaceX's satellite internet service for the nation's health sector on Sunday, aiming to improve access in remote parts of the sprawling archipelago.

Musk, Indonesian health minister, launch Starlink for health sector

Trade and investment will be the main focus for cooperation between Malaysia and Uzbekistan, following Pr

Anwar: Cooperation between Malaysia, Uzbekistan to revolve around trade and investment 

Efforts to assist small and medium-sized Malaysian companies in expanding their overseas market penetration must be enhanced to put them in a more favourable position, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Step up efforts to help local SMEs expand overseas market, Anwar urges

KUCHING (May 19): A mechanism to effectively control inflation must be established to ensure workers can fully benefit from any wage increase, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said that any wage increase announced by the government or the private sector is meaning...

Sarawak premier calls for creation of mechanism to better control inflation

SEREMBAN (May 19): Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching announced that the Cyber Security Bill is projected to be tabled by the end of this year at the latest.

She stated that the ministry is reviewing various aspects of the bill and seeking feedback from the Attorney General...

Tabling of Cyber Security Bill by year-end, says deputy minister 

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is closely tracking the twofold increase in Covid-19 cases reported by Singapore.

MOH keeping close eye on surge in Covid cases in Singapore — Dzulkefly

OSK Property Holdings Bhd, the property arm of OSK Holdings Bhd (KL:OSK), has been focusing on expanding its land bank and has lined up projects to the tune of RM1.7 billion in gross development value for 2024.

Expanding OSK Property’s footprint

Singapore’s government is closely tracking a new wave of Covid-19 infections in the island-nation after the estimated count of weekly cases nearly doubled in the week ended May 11.

Singapore monitoring new Covid wave as infections rise 

The thing with addiction is that you don’t know when it’s becoming a problem. You don’t really realise you have a problem or are in dire need of help. It’s very rare that people willingly seek support to overcome their addictions,” says Prof Dr Prem Kumar Shanmugam, founder and CEO of Solace Asia, Malaysia’s premier private rehabilitation centre.

Quantum of solace

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is closely tracking the twofold increase in Covid-19 cases reported by Singapore.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged to unravel gun regulations put in place by Democratic President Joe Biden during a lengthy speech to the National Rifle Association on Saturday, during which he accepted the influential group's endorsement.

Trump pledges to 'roll back' Biden gun rules, fire ATF chief at NRA rally

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz demanded on Saturday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commit to an agreed vision for the Gaza conflict that would include stipulating who might rule the territory after the war with Hamas.

Israel's Gantz demands Gaza day-after plan by June 8, threatens to quit cabinet

Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin launched SpaceX's satellite internet service for the nation's health sector on Sunday, aiming to improve access in remote parts of the sprawling archipelago.

Inflation-related releases across the Group of Seven will prime central bankers for crucial June interest-rate decisions, just as they meet in Italy to discuss the state of the world economy.

Slowing inflation primes G7 central banks for June

China is prepared to take countermeasures against the European Union if it continues a series of anti-subsidy investigations into Chinese companies, according to a post on a state-media affiliated social media account.

China state media warns of retaliation on EU subsidy probes

Efforts to assist small and medium-sized Malaysian companies in expanding their overseas market penetration must be enhanced to put them in a more favourable position, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera has spectacularly erupted, spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky, and people from seven nearby villages have been evacuated, authorities said on Sunday.

Eruption of Indonesia's Mt Ibu forces seven villages to evacuate

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) trade ministers said trade has been facing strong headwinds in recent times and reiterated their commitment to keeping markets open, removing unnecessary barriers to trade and strengthening trade and investment facilitation for all.

Apec trade ministers vow to keep markets open amid strong headwinds

Trade and investment will be the main focus for cooperation between Malaysia and Uzbekistan, following Pr

KUCHING (May 19): A mechanism to effectively control inflation must be established to ensure workers can fully benefit from any wage increase, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said that any wage increase announced by the government or the private sector is meaning...

SEREMBAN (May 19): Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching announced that the Cyber Security Bill is projected to be tabled by the end of this year at the latest.

She stated that the ministry is reviewing various aspects of the bill and seeking feedback from the Attorney General...

Didi Global Inc president Jean Liu is relinquishing her roles as president and board director of China’s ride-hailing giant after almost a decade in the positions, as the company tries to revive growth following a regulatory crackdown by the government.

The police have confirmed receiving a report from Seputeh Member of Parliament (MP) Teresa Kok Suh Sim about a threatening letter she received on Saturday.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): The unity government condemns the actions of those who try to intimidate and threaten the safety of MPs in the country.

Unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said such shameful action should not be directed at any MP, whether they are backbenchers or from the Op...

Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin is scheduled on Sunday to launch its first crew of humans to the edge of space since the company's suborbital New Shepard rocket was grounded in 2022, resuming its space tourism business.

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