SINGAPORE-Since his release from prison about a year ago, Mr Upu Badarrudin Shah Jaldairie has been using music to help rid himself of his old ways. The 54-year-old, who was jailed for drug-related offences, told The Straits Times that he has since ignored former acquaintances who were bad influences and now mixes only with friends who are determined to stay clean. Turning over a new leaf is not always easy for former offenders, said Mr Upu Badarrudin, so he decided to write a song, Lessons, to

IN a report by Deloitte titled, “ The Next Wave – Emerging Digital Life in South and South-East Asia ”, it was stated that 78% of consumers from the South and South-East Asian regions have increased their use of digital services during the pandemic. Closer to home, the report also indicated that Malaysia along with Singapore, has shown the highest frequency of use in every digital life indicator. However, with the pandemic leading to a surge in digital adoption, there is also the growing presenc

IT is evident that while many businesses have been seriously impacted by Covid-19, the pandemic has also shed light on the importance of surviving and staying resilient in unprecedented times.... According to Ernst Young Consulting Sdn Bhd( EY), 86% of Malaysian businesses are ready to live with Covid-19.... Some will look to digital tools to expand their customer base and facilitate relationships in the face of an evolving regulatory environment....