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MSP277. Weird Science. Demonic Conspiracy Comets
This week Matt and Rich take another look at the weirder side of science and technology. Elon Musk’s Neuralink evokes The Force, enabling a quadriplegic man to play computer chess through thought alone, illustrating the technology’s potential for enhancing human interaction in digital environments.…
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Take That Leap Now: Digitising Small Businesses
2024 - We are almost at the end of the first quarter of the year! Now is a suitable time to reevaluate how small and medium-sized businesses are “feeling” about the economy. Malaysian SMEs enter 2024 with a mix of optimism and caution. A recent report by Employment Hero found that an impressive …
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Take That Leap Now: Digitising Small Businesses
2024 - We are almost at the end of the first quarter of the year! Now is a suitable time to reevaluate how small and medium-sized businesses are “feeling” about the economy. Malaysian SMEs enter 2024 with a mix of optimism and caution. A recent report by Employment Hero found that an impressive …
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Technology Meets Tradition: Transforming Agriculture in Malaysia
The agriculture sector in Malaysia stands as an important pillar of the nation's economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and employment of a large workforce as well. With a rich diversity of crops ranging from palm oil and rubber to tropical fruits and vegetables, the industry is vital for d…
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MSP276. Brainwaves. Sleep, Creativity and Cognitive Performance.
Rich and Matt delve into the intricacies of the human brain, exploring how our brains manage energy, creativity, and memory. While fresh brains are undoubtedly faster and sharper, youth doesn’t always guarantee first place: older brains may be better when it comes to cognitive performance. As th…
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Insights on Education and Career Advice in Malaysia
On this episode of Resource Center, we speak with Dr. Prashun Kumar Choudhury from MindBeez Consulting to discuss the multifaceted landscape of career guidance in Malaysia. We delve into the evolution of career guidance in the nation, particularly against the backdrop of Malaysia's transition to…
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Key Trends Shaping Data Centres and Digital Hubs
Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a key digital hub in the ASEAN region, with its thriving data centre ecosystem, thanks to its strategic geographic location, political stability, and government initiatives aimed at boosting the digital economy. Ranked 22nd globally and 2nd in ASEAN by the Arcadis Da…
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Empowering Businesses with Hackathons: Talent Acquisition, Product Innovation, and Market Insights
Today, we will delve into the world of corporate innovation programs, specifically hackathons and how they can help businesses with their product innovation, talent acquisition, and acquiring market insights with Inbaraj Suppiah, Founder of JomHack Malaysia. JomHack Malaysia organizes hackathons an…
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How To Avoid Being An Uninvestable Startup and the 'Poison Pill’ Pitfall
Raising funding can be very powerful for startups as they grow, but if structured badly, this can end up being a ‘poison pill’ and kill your startups ability to grow by limiting how large a startup can possibly get. In short, making your startup “uninvestable" Kevin Brockland, Founder & Managing…
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Common Income Tax Issues and Mistakes C-Suites and High-Paid Employees Face
It’s tax season, so today in Resource Centre instead of focusing on the needs of businesses you run, manage, or work in, we’re focusing on you and breaking down the common mistakes that C-Suites, managers, and high-paid employees make when it comes to personal income taxes, the risk of audits, and …
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