Petaling Jaya, 22nd June 2020 - During the movement control order, many convenience and grocery businesses were able to achieve a three times increase in sales via the GrabMart service. Today, as more businesses are gradually reopening, more consumers are looking for safe, convenient ways to shop for their daily retail needs. 

In addition to the Government’s Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi Negara (PENJANA), the homegrown tech enabler and proponent of the digital economy shared their next phase in supporting retail businesses to move forward in the ‘new normal’. 

Kuala Lumpur, 22 June 2020- The degree you obtain during your time in university is supposed to equip you with all the skills and perspectives you need to survive and ultimately, excel, in the working world. However, it has become abundantly clear that there exists a gap between the expectations of the employment sector and the understanding of the industry held by universities. Thus introducing internships - an avenue which gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have while gaining real world working experience.

Many Malaysian universities have recognized the gateway of opportunities internships and have adopted this avenue as mandatory. While this gateway opens up countless doors for some students, this avenue presents itself as a missed opportunity for some students. The process of applying for an internship is scary as much as it is exciting; it is a student’s first step into a world they are yet to be ready for. So while some, equipped with their dazzling and full resumes, go on to receive multiple internship offers, some struggle to obtain even one. But everyone deserves a chance to learn and better themselves.

Petaling Jaya, 22 June 2020   - Texas Chicken is raising the bar on the quick-service restaurant experience in Malaysia with its comprehensive brand re-launch and competitive new positioning. Aiming to excite local consumers with a fresh outlook on the brand, Texas Chicken has unveiled a new logo, a more compelling restaurant design, new product packaging and revamped its staff uniforms, in addition to releasing limited-time offerings on their menu.   

The new brand identity is based on rigorous consumer insights collected from thousands of QSR customers throughout Asia, the Middle East and the Americas – and expresses unique attributes like quality, boldness, innovation and flavor, alongside a more modern attitude in efforts to form even deeper connections with its audience and fans as the brand continues to grow in Malaysia and beyond.

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 June 2020 – McDonald’s Malaysia and the Ministry of Education Malaysia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) in the National Dual Training System (SLDN) mode for secondary students after Form 3. Through this strategic collaboration, vocational college students participating in the food service programme offered by McDonald’s Malaysia will be awarded the SKM Level 3 by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, upon completion of the programme.

“On behalf of McDonald’s Malaysia, we are pleased and proud that the Ministry of Education Malaysia, through the Technical and Vocational Education Division (BPLTV) has given a nod of approval and recognition  for  McDonald’s Vocational Academy to offer skills-based learning to vocational college students. Through this programme, we will be able to provide more youths with the opportunity to fulfill their potential, learn new skills, and build their career in the food service industry. Our global standards are what sets us apart and this is the key differentiation factor that we want to share with these youths,” said Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, McDonald’s Malaysia.