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The gig economy is becoming an essential part of the economic system and is expected to continue to thrive, say experts. In Malaysia, according to World Bank data, about 26% of the workforce are freelancers and this number is growing. As the gig economy was already on the rise before the pandemic, the sector would be expected to remain buoyant overall. Image Credit: kreatikar | Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister of Finance Tengku Zafrul clarified the conditions of the 6-month loan moratorium that was announced as part of the Pemulih financial aid package. Image Credit: TY Lim | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gig economy has often been seen as a lesser form of work - one that people resort to when there aren’t “stable” opportunities available. But that mindset is shifting now, with more people turning to gig work during the pandemic to not only earn a living, but find a way to thrive by working for themselves. Image Credit: mohamed_hassan | Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SME Bank has allocated RM200 million for entrepreneurs from the 3D (dirty, dangerous, and difficult) sectors under the Pemerkasa matching grant financing. Image Credit: Quality Stock Arts | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putrajaya has announced a number of initiatives under the package known as the "Pakej Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi (Pemulih) as a means of financial aid. Today, we unpack what it means for SMEs and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is considering allowing companies that have fully vaccinated workers to resume full operations in the future. Image Credit: Rawpixel.com | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Phase One of the National Recovery Plan still in force, businesses want the government to recalibrate the list of essential services and industries to include their supply and export businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restaurants have been urging customers towards direct delivery as delivery platforms take cuts of up to 35%, and many feel that takeaway is not enough for future business sustainability despite operating hours now being extended to 6AM-10PM. Image Credit: TY Lim | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the current restrictions put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 will now be measured in ‘Phases’, and no longer in stages of the ‘MCO’. Whether or not we move from one Phase of the recovery to the next will solely depend on our daily infection numbers and the burden it puts on the healthcare system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro customers will be able to access Netflix on their Ultra and Ulti Boxes, as the two companies have now entered into a partnership. Image Credit: Bogdan Glisik | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.