November 2020 - IKON Malaysia

30Nov

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Taylor’s University is Top 90 in Asia

Taylor's University is Top 90 in Asia Taylor's University continues to break barriers as the institution is now ranked 89 in Asia, according to the latest QS Asia University Rankings 2021 exercise. Rising 90 ranks since 2016, the University made positive strides in Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Internationalization and Faculty -- Student ratio. Taylor's University Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Michael Driscoll shared that the institution was anticipating this achievement following an outstanding year in various QS rankings exercises. Taylor's University kicked off 2020 by attaining the top private university in Malaysia and Southeast Asia position in the QS World University Rankings 2021. Following that, the institution broke into the QS Top 50 Under 50 2021,...

The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery

24Nov

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The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery

The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to work towards an inclusive post-pandemic economic recovery. In his speech at the virtual APEC CEO Dialogues Malaysia 2020, Muhyiddin said that countries must reaffirm their commitment a rules-based multilateral trading system as nations would need to trade and invest their way out of the current economic downturn, according to The Malaysian Reserve. “This is essential for our businesses, as market stability and predictability are the central pillars which ensure that trade and investment continue to flow, even during times of crisis,” “It is in this spirit that we hope to implement the APEC Post-2020 Vision. This Vision, which is set to...

Biggest Budget Might Not Be Biggest Win For SMEs

20Nov

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Business, Finance

Biggest Budget Might Not Be Biggest Win For SMEs

BIGGEST BUDGET MIGHT NOT BE BIGGEST WIN FOR SMEs Government need to simplify and speed up incentive programmes approval process The Finance Minister tabled the biggest budget ever in Malaysia history on 6 Nov totaling RM 322.5bil. BIZSPHERE Brand and Marketing Group (BIZSPHERE) – a SME branding and business consulting company applaud the government’s commitment in protecting the livelihood of the people and economy. Overall, there is a lot of allocation for SME financing, upskilling and reskilling as well as some for digitalization. BIZSPHERE saw the budget as a survival budget to mitigate the present challenges and to balance the importance of life and livelihood. It lacks focus on revitalizing the economy which allows business to be sustainable in the long term. SMEs f...

17Nov

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Innovation/ Technology, News

ASEAN Super 8 Takes New Avatar — Goes Virtual

ASEAN Super 8 Takes New Avatar -- Goes Virtual Southeast-Asia's first-ever extensive virtual exhibition for the built environment is here. Following years of overwhelming support from industry players and professionals, the 2020 edition of ASEAN Super 8 has taken a new avatar by going virtual in the efforts to embrace the "New Normal" and to widen the options for exhibitors. Informa Markets has launched the ASEAN Super 8 Virtual Connect Exhibition platform to bring onboard various global brands and to connect them with industry players across the built environment industry's supply chain. ASEAN Super 8 Virtual Connect Exhibition in conjunction with the International Construction Week (ICW) -- hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) -- will take place fr...

Euphoria For Passion – Dato Reza Ibrahim, CEO of Maxxima Group

15Nov

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Business, Leadership, The IKON

Euphoria For Passion – Dato Reza Ibrahim, CEO of Maxxima Group

Euphoria For Passion In its 7 years of establishment, Maxxima Group has continuously expanded their subsidiaries companies in various businesses, including investment in start-up companies, F&B, real estate, e-commerce, manufacturing, import-export of raw material and many more. In an interview with Ikon, Dato Reza Ibrahim, CEO of Maxxima Group shares the inspiration behind the establishment of Maxxima Group and the future anticipatory plans. Although having a background in Science, however, it does not dampen Dato Reza Ibrahim’s entrepreneurial spirit and his passion to serve the community to help them realize their potential. “When you reached a certain point or phase in life, you would want to give back to the community. I started it earlier and humanity became a huge fa...

15Nov

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Business, The IKON, Women’s Corner

Rising from The Ashes – Norzira Syarini

Rising from The Ashes It was not another typical day at work. She had come to the office for her usual work routine, but instead of going about their day, as usual, Norzira Syarini and her colleague were given termination letters from their employer. With just a day’s notice, she and her colleagues were forced to pack their things and went home. It was to be the end of her 10-year journey in the media industry. In Malaysia, many media practitioners such as Norzira are at the receiving end of retrenchment that hit the industry hard in recent years. Recounting those hard times, Norzira said initially had to absorb much of the shock. "I cried my heart out, but then I thought that I had to make a choice. Either I continue to wallow in it, or I could choose to rise again and be ...

Wasiyyah Shoppe Berhad, The Game Changer – Tuan Haji Ariffin Sabirin

15Nov

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Business, The IKON

Wasiyyah Shoppe Berhad, The Game Changer – Tuan Haji Ariffin Sabirin

Wasiyyah Shoppe Berhad, The Game Changer Pioneering the field of Islamic Estate Planning Industry The first of five siblings, Ariffin Sabirin was an active student in his university days, being awarded Student of The Year Award in 1989 for outstanding academic and leadership achievement. He completed his tertiary education in Business Management at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1990 and even represented Malaysia in the SIF-ASEAN Fellowship Programme at the National University of Singapore. With a background in finances, Ariffin started a career path in banking in Citibank Kuala Lumpur in 1994. He further advanced himself becoming a Senior Associate after joining the RHB Unit Trust Management Bhd, and became the top Million Dollar Achiever for three consecutive years, f...

The Power of 2: “It Takes Two to Tango” – Dr. Mohd Rahimie Sayutti and Dr. Mohd Safwan Saifudin

15Nov

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The Power of 2: “It Takes Two to Tango” – Dr. Mohd Rahimie Sayutti and Dr. Mohd Safwan Saifudin

The Power of 2: "It Takes Two to Tango" Taking the first glance at the exterior, it looks just like any mediocre clinic. But stepping inside, one should certainly not judge a book by its cover. The clinic is on top of its game when it comes to serving patients. Primer Cherang is the brainchild of two young doctors, Dr. Mohd Rahimie Sayutti and Dr. Mohd Safwan Saifudin. Born and raised in Kelantan, both had worked at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II in Kota Bharu, Kelantan prior to having a lightbulb moment to set up their establishment. "It is not an easy move. We took five years before proceeding with the plan. Opening up a clinic requires more than just capital because you are in the business that deals with the patients' health, you need a team of medical practitioner...