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We have unveiled the cover of our October issue. Celcom’s Idham Nawawi shares the changes he has brought upon the company in the two years of his tenure and what’s in store for the future.
In our Oct issue, we speak to business leaders and industry experts on the digital changes taking place and what it could bring forth for our futures. With Budget season approaching, flip through our pages to see what our industry experts has to say and hope for.
There are special interviews with new players in the industry on what makes up the digital ecosystem and what it means for SMEs in the country to make the transition into the digital realm
Stay tuned for the cover story, until then grab a copy in your nearest bookstores
Top Headlines Of The Week
Tax incentive now available for social enterprise donors
The Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), which manages the Social Impact Matching (SIM) Grant, is now offering tax incentives on behalf of the government, to those contributing towards a social enterprise’s crowdfunding activities which address social and environmental challenges.
Mah Sing diversifies into healthcare with glove manufacturing
The property developer is diversifying into healthcare by venturing into glove manufacturing via Mah Sing Healthcare Sdn. Bhd (Mah Sing Healthcare).
The Group will be converting a warehouse in Kapar, Klang into its first glove manufacturing factory. The factory is strategically located within an industrial area equipped with ready infrastructure, allowing swift and easy set-up of the production lines.
Revenue Monster introduces all-in-one online store solution to support local businesses
Unlike other offerings in the market that impose upon their merchants a large service fee on every order, Revenue Monster’s à la carte service provides a value-added offering that comes with zero subscription, handling or service fees. This is all in the name of genuinely supporting business owners, so they can keep all their profits to themselves amidst the increasingly uncertain economic environment.
GoGet raises US$2 million Series A, set to expand in Malaysia
GoGet, a workforce and job platform based in Malaysia, has announced it has closed a Series A round of US$2 million led by Monk’s Hill Ventures. The funding will be used to scale GoGet’s services in Malaysia through product development, building and expanding its product and technology teams. GoGet will also expand its sales and digital marketing teams to grow user acquisition.
Facebook Malaysia join hands with Teach For Malaysia to develop digital literacy skills
The programme which is endorsed by the Ministry of Education Malaysia aims to help people think critically and share thoughtfully online. Facebook and its partners from government, civil society groups, and communities aim to conduct training sessions for youths, students, and teachers through this program in Malaysia.
Digi’s Q3 2020 service revenue up by 4.3% q-o-q
Digi.com Berhad (Digi) recorded a 4.3 percent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) service revenue growth to RM1,374 million, fuelled by a 5.4 percent increase in internet and digital revenue. This was attributed to increased uptake of relevant digital services and improved data monetisation opportunities.
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Cheers and have a good weekend!
Raj, Deputy Editor.