[This list will be updated whenever there is new information.] Over the course of three days since PM Lee Hsien Loong called for an election, the political parties have announced their line-up of candidates ahead of Nomination Day on June 30. People’s Action Party has unveiled a total of 27 …
Read More »Remember The Bangsar Salon That Won’t Cut Or Dye Your Hair? Here’s How They’re Doing Now.
When we first wrote about COCOdry, we described them as a hair salon that wouldn’t cut or dye your hair. They’re a blowdry bar that specialises in hair styling and washing instead. After being inspired by the concept and its popularity overseas, co-founders Kim and Shan wanted to replicate it …
Read More »Here’s How Much Medicare Really Costs
Photo by TeodorLazarev / Shutterstock.com As folks already on Medicare likely know too well, it does not cover all medical expenses. The federal health insurance program for seniors and some younger folks with disabilities is like any other type of health insurance in that the beneficiaries are responsible for certain …
Read More »Dining In Will Never Be The Same – Here’s What To Expect When F&B Outlets Reopen In Phase 2
On June 15, the multi-ministry taskforce announced that Phase 2 of circuit breaker reopening will commence on June 19. Phase 2 will see the resumption of most activities, including the reopening of food and beverage (F&B) establishments that sell predominantly beverages as well as dine-in services. According to a survey …
Read More »This Boss Spent RM20k On AirAsia’s Unlimited Pass For All His Employees, Here’s Why
According to Faizul Ridzuan, who spent over RM20,000 on buying his 50+ staff at FAR Capital AirAsia’s RM399 Unlimited Pass Cuti Cuti Malaysia, this was a decision made in 10 minutes. He had simply been browsing his Instagram feed one Sunday when he saw Tony Fernandes addressing the concerns about …
Read More »Those Young Entrepreneurs That Our Ex-Gov Chose To Work With? Well… Here’s What Happened.
Back in August 2019, 3 startup founders were appointed by Mahathir and Syed Saddiq as youth leaders in their fields of expertise to work with the previous National Economic Action Council (NEAC) lineup. They were Nadhir Ashafiq, Executive Director and co-founder of TheLorry, Liew Ooi Hann, founder and Director of Jirnexu, and …
Read More »Here’s How to Keep the Coronavirus Out of Your Eyes
Photo by DenisNata / Shutterstock.com We take many steps — incessant hand-washing, wearing face masks, staying 6 feet from everybody — in our seemingly never-ending efforts to keep the coronavirus away. But for many people, one vulnerable part of the body — the eyes — goes unprotected. Experts say it …
Read More »As Playgrounds Start to Reopen, Here’s How to Keep Kids Safe
The playground padlocks are starting to come off. Now that all 50 states have begun to reopen, children in some areas are once again zipping down slides and swinging from monkey bars after months of waiting. A handful of states, including Massachusetts, Colorado, Ohio and Iowa, announced in June that …
Read More »Salary Guide 2020: Here’s A List Of All The “Hot Jobs” In M’sia And How Much You Can Earn
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused Malaysia to experience limited export growth in Q1 2020 due to its close business partnerships with mainland China. While this will surely impact the economy throughout the first half of the year (and maybe longer), the government’s stimulus package is expected to keep the economy …
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