Enterprise Explores

Japan's biggest airline is betting that the future of travel isn't travelling at all. For the last month, a married couple in Oita Prefecture has been interacting with a robot – called an Avatar – that's controlled by their daughter hundreds of miles away in Tokyo. Could this be the future of tourism?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food is at the heart of being a true Malaysian but running a food business can be a challenge. This year we are bringing you another edition of BFM’s Takeaway, where food experts and taste connoisseurs gather to share their ideas on the Malaysian food landscape. Also, the first Cyberjaya Makan Best Fest is happening this Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the World's Best workplaces across the world, employees are thriving. Roughly 9 in 10 people in these companies are having a great experience. However, roughly half of employees worldwide don’t have a great workplace experience. The result is unhappiness, lower business performance and wasted human potential on a planetary scale. We look into what defines the world’s best workplaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter has revealed its moderation policies for world leaders in a new blog post. The post from Twitter doesn’t discuss the actions of any specific world leader, but the company said it wanted to better explain why it makes moderation decisions when reviewing controversial posts from political figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This September saw a string of high-profile executive departures, including WeWork’s Adam Neumann and Juul’s Kevin Burns, prompting speculation that investors’ patience with the leaders of big, buzzy, controversial startups was wearing thin. That may well be true, but a new report suggests that Neumann and Burns are just one part of a much bigger trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s hard to be optimistic after getting laid off. Even more, in handling the shame that comes with it. Though getting fired can be one of life’s most stressful and gloomy experiences, there’s always a silver lining and a positive aspect you can learn from. It’s never too late to emerge a winner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October the 9th Utusan Melayu officially ceased operations, leaving its employees in the dark about their future as all staff had been told to go on forced leave until October the 30th - Until October the 9th no letter of termination had been issued to staff. The building was sealed and staff were not allowed on the premises. Obviously, the way in which staff were treated and made redundant has left a sour taste in many people's mouths. How could this have been done better?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2020 was disclosed last Friday, so we delve into 3 key areas from the announcement; The Digital Economy, Workforce, and Tax, Grants, and Funds. Farah Rosley and Wong Chow Yang of Ernst & Young Tax Consultants join us for the discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SSM has introduced a new 12-digit registration number format for business entities in Malaysia. The new format is meant to add an element of meaning and readability to the numbers, with each digit pointing to specific details about the company itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know the federal budget is a big deal - it plays a huge role in financial planning, and ultimately, the development of a country. But what goes into the drafting process, and are the procedures inclusive to accurately reflect the needs of the rakyat? Here’s a behind the scenes look at how the federal budget is prepared for you and me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.