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How Uniqlo Took Over Your Wardrobe
Uniqlo built a $17.7 billion business selling plain basics while breaking almost every fast fashion rule. Here is how it ended up in your wardrobe.
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The Hidden Cost of a Hotter Malaysia
A hotter Malaysia is quietly draining your money: pricier groceries, water cuts, lost work hours and homes you cannot resell. Here is the real bill.
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Astro Lost FIFA. Is It Finally Over?
Astro was in 7 of 10 Malaysian homes and paid fat dividends for years. Then broadband, Netflix, cheap TV boxes and a lost FIFA deal gutted it. Here is how.
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3 Money Lessons From a Malaysian Urbanist
A city-data founder spends her days measuring how Malaysians actually live. Three of her observations quietly explain why so many of us feel broke.
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61 Years Since MA63, Sabah is Still the Poorest Malaysian State
61 years since MA63, Sabah's economic struggles persist. Dive into the disparities, cost of living, and efforts to boost the state's economy.
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Teach For Malaysia (TFM): Bridging Malaysia's Education Gap
Discover how Teach For Malaysia bridges education gap in underserved communities, empowering students and creating a ripple effect of positive change.
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Escaping the Rat Race: 5 Things School Failed to Teach You About Money
Escape the rat race and take control of your finances. Discover 5 crucial money lessons school never taught you. It's time to work smarter, not harder.
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What You Should Know About the Matriculation Policy Implementation
In our latest podcast episode on Are We Ok?, with Dr. Ong Kian Ming to talk about some hot topics that have been making waves in Malaysia including the implementation of the Matriculation Policy. Here are the challenges surrounding the recent Matriculation Policy implementation.1. Quota System LimitationPrime Minister’s Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement to automatically admit students with 10As into the matriculation program was initially met with enthusiasm, signalling a positive step towards merito
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The Real Issues With Malaysian Education
Uncover the root causes of the decline in Malaysian education, from early childhood to curriculum and infrastructure. Join the conversation on our blog.
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Malaysia’s Education is Lagging Behind Vietnam’s. Here's Why!
Discover why Malaysia's education system is lagging behind Vietnam's. Find out the key factors impacting student learning and how to bridge the gap.
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Progressive Wage Model (PWM) Policy: My Perspective As An MSME Business Owner in Malaysia
The pilot test of the Progressive Wage Model Policy marks a pivotal moment for Malaysia's MSMEs. The question is, is it sufficient enough? This is my take on it as an MSME business owner.
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Facing the Aging Population Crisis in Malaysia
Dive into the alarming reality of Malaysia's aging population crisis and its economic implications. Uncover the factors driving this trend and ways to prepare for a future reshaped by these demographic shifts.
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