A Warm Welcome and an Insightful Panel Kicks Off the Virtual PLF CEO Forum 2021

PLF hosted the 8th edition of its flagship CEO Forum on 20th and 21st October 2021. Virtual for the first time, the Forum featured more than 30 speakers in 11 plenary, keynote, and concurrent sessions centred on the theme “Business in the New Normal”.

Attended by more than 300 people, the Forum was made possible with the generous sponsorship of Platinum Sponsor CIMB, Gold Sponsors Bina Puri Holdings, IRIS Corporation, DRB-HICOM, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, and Westports Malaysia, and Silver Sponsors AmBank, Maybank, EY, and Invisight.

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How HRD Corp’s expansion will enhance the nation’s workforce: Datuk Ariff Farhan Doss

Chief operating officer elucidates why agency needs new identity in light of new roles

Read the original article here: How HRD Corp’s expansion will enhance the nation’s workforce: Datuk Ariff Farhan Doss | Malaysia | The Vibes

KUALA LUMPUR – For many years, the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has held a reputation for being an agency that collects levies from companies to train the nation’s workforce.

Following its recent rebranding as the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp), the organisation has expanded its roles to become a multifaceted catalyst in enhancing the national employment ecosystem.

In a recent interview with The Vibes, HRD Corp chief operating officer Datuk Ariff Farhan Doss explained the rationale behind the overhaul, as well as the ambitious plans to move forward.

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Read the original article here: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/08/govt-to-help-msmes-through-free-trade-agreements/

by NUR HANANI AZMAN / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL

THE government will intensify efforts in improving market access and opportunities to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) increase sales internationally.

Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the initiative was implemented through government-to-government cooperation, joint-ventures among Asean and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries, as well as other international organisations.

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Read the original article: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/08/malaysias-retail-sectors-hit-hard-by-the-covid-19-pandemic/

by FAYYADH JAAFAR / pic by TMR FILE

The retail industry in Malaysia has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the third quarter (3Q) due to the movement control orders (MCO) leading to a fall in consumption.

Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) stated the retail sector recorded a -27.8% drop in third-quarter sales compared to the same period last year.

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Read the original article here: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/11/742561/aggressive-jump-start-needed-hotel-industry

BUTTERWORTH: As the festival of lights, Deepavali was ushered in, The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) is looking towards an aggressive ‘jump start’ to boost its embattled hospitality industry.

With bookings for rooms and social events strongly picking up, MAH has urged the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) to provide greater financial aid to the industry as a booster.

MAH Penang chapter chairman Raj Kumar Karuppiah told The New Straits Times that the RM60 million promotional activity and domestic tourism fund announced at the Dewan Rakyat under 2022 Budget last Friday, was a far cry to stimulate the grief-stricken industry following the global Covid-19 pandemic since the beginning of last year.

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