KUALA LUMPUR, 30 APRIL 2020: Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO), in force since 18 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to an increased use of digital platforms and eCommerce. This is one of the positive outcomes in times of adversity. With more than 26 million Malaysians, representing 80% of the population, now connected to the Internet, the MCO has undeniably accelerated fundamental and long-term shift in consumer behaviour and interactions on both domestic and global fronts.

Recognising the imperative for SMEs to embrace digital transformation and better mitigate the immediate impact of COVID-19, the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is hosting its first and largest e-Dagang Expo (eDX). Running from 4 May until 8 May 2020, this inaugural, nationwide initiative is a timely response to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s recent statement that the government wants to speed up digitalisation to address the new normal.

Kuala Lumpur, 29 April 2020 - Mindvalley, the world's leading online personal growth company is laser-focused on transforming the education system for all ages. In 2019 alone, Mindvalley attracted more than half-a-million students who took a Mindvalley course online. Over 12 million people from 195 countries worldwide follow Mindvalley’s programmes and social content on a daily basis for life-changing tips and advice. The ultimate goal for them is not in obtaining an educational degree, but in achieving a better version of themselves whilst doing good for the world and the human race.

Kuala Lumpur, 29 April 2020 – Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading online travel and lifestyle experiences booking platform, through one of its business units, Traveloka Xperience, introduces @HomeXperience, a new online learning section that enables Malaysian users to enjoy exciting and inspirational video content starting from April 24, 2020 on the Traveloka app. Through this initiative, Traveloka Xperience in collaboration with its partners aims to encourage users to stay productive during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period in the country. In addition,  @HomeXperience  features an additional section where users are able to make a donation to address the current COVID-19 pandemic situation in Malaysia. All the donations will be used to support the Emergency Fund for NGOs Affected by COVID-19 program initiated by NGOhub.asia, a platform that connects various NGOs in the country and solves society’s problems together. The fund program will provide aid, such as sanitation items, hospital fees, and food delivery, to the most vulnerable communities (homeless, elderly, orphans, people with disabilities, and refugees).

Kuala Lumpur, 29 April 2020 – Data from LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2020 revealed that while the majority of Malaysians see the importance of having the right connections, nearly 2 in 5 believe their networks are inadequate. In addition, only 1 in 3 Malaysians are looking for networking and mentorship opportunities, which may suggest that many understand the importance of building their networks but are unsure of how to go about doing it.

Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, it is all the more important for professionals to stay connected with their networks and even form new connections, to gain access to opportunities now, and in preparation for the future.