So far this year, life as we know it has changed dramatically. Most of us are grappling with the strangeness of turning our homes into our workplaces, while some might be worried about how much longer they can stay employed. Others, unfortunately, may have already faced the brunt of layoffs …
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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd’s death at the hands of law enforcement sparked outrage and protests across the US, with citizens of other countries showing their support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement too via social media. Many Malaysian netizens didn’t stay silent either, joining in the condemnation of the US’ …
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Author’s Blurb: I’ve never seen a parang up close before, but I know that well crafted ones can be quite the beauty. Not to mention, they’re handy tools, particularly for whacking away at flora in the jungle or to cut down fruits in a kebun. Parangs are just not something …
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DPM Heng Swee Keat recently concluded his Fortitude Budget speech in Parliament today (May 26). In this fourth Covid-19 support package, Mr Heng said that jobs is a key focus, with support for people to learn and up-skill, and the creation of new jobs. Mr Heng noted that the Covid-19 …
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This is a question that pops up over and over again, both in reader questions to me and in questions I see on countless personal finance forums. A person has stabilized their finances and has a solid job. They’re spending a little less than they earn, don’t have a whole …
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A couple of years ago, long before the novel coronavirus was a threat, my son started calling out to us soon after we tucked him in at night. Sometimes he would ask for an extra kiss, back rub or drink of water. All normal for a 5-year-old. But occasionally, he …
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The popularity of video-conferencing platform Zoom has skyrocketed during this Covid-19 period as more people are urged to work from home. However, the firm has recently faced a couple of hiccups as it grapples with privacy and security issues. To add on, Zoom imposes a 40-minute limit for users who …
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With effect from April 7 to May 4, Singapore has been on a ‘soft lockdown’, . Dubbed a “circuit breaker”, non-essential businesses are forced to temporarily close, employees are mandated to work from home, and citizens are also strongly urged to stay at home to curb the spread of Covid-19. …
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As offices close and companies adapt to working from home amid this COVID-19 climate, video conferencing has become a large part of our lives. One video conferencing tool in particular, Zoom, quickly rose to become the platform of choice for many people navigating these challenging times. Schools use it to …
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