As with all industries, global business services (GBS) and business process outsourcing (BPO) have seen their fair share of challenges since March 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the move to work from home and the emptying of business centres globally, there has been a marked consideration of the long-term impact to …
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“Cybercriminals have already been on the go since the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced COVID-19 as a pandemic. These cybercriminals are exploiting public fear and the pandemic’s uncertainty to map out their phishing attacks. Currently, we are seeing various kinds of phishing e-mails with malware titled ‘Covid-19 Cure’ and ‘Latest Covid-19 alert’ entrapping general computer …
As educators and students worldwide demonstrate the possibility of education continuity through online teaching and learning during a time of pandemic, methods of assessing student knowledge and skills have also evolved. Chef Eddie Tan, a chef lecturer from the Diploma in Culinary Arts and Diploma in Hotel Management programmes at INTI International College Subang, believes …
Being caught in a global pandemic which is compounded by racial tensions in the United States of America has been the cause of anxiety, uncertainty, fear and stress among international students. Being a Malaysian and a fresh graduate in the States, Jowei Yek, 21, whose passion is advocating diversity, inclusion and equity has persevered through …
According to the World Health Organisation, one in four of us will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives1. Having said that, there has been a significant spike in treating individuals with mental health concerns and more efforts are being taken in various communities. But, with the stresses and uncertainty of the …
There is always a silver lining in every situation. While the employment market may look bleak at the moment, INTI International University & Colleges’ alumni, Lucas Yeoh, Munishvaraan Jayabalan, and Brian Ng are currently ahead of the game at their respective career pathways. Lucas Yeoh, a Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Finance programme graduate from …
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As the government eases restrictions on indoor sports and non-contact training for athletes participating in sports and competitions during the RMCO, many athletes are still left to train within the compounds of their own home. Rachel, Chun Chen and Aggie Cheah, each share their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chun Chen, a Certificate in Business …
Despite reports of cleaner waters and clearer skies as a result of global lockdowns1, experts worldwide are voicing their concerns over the long-term impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on an already looming crisis – climate change2. To address this concern, universities worldwide, along with the help of their students, have committed to creating sustainable …
The cancellation or deferment of internship programmes globally due to economic and business uncertainty has left higher education students worried about their ability to complete their studies and graduate this year. This crisis is expected to wipe out 7.2 per cent of working hours in Asia and the Pacific, which will impact an equivalent of …
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries worldwide to take measures to protect human life, save economies and ensure that education systems are continuously functioning to enable students to learn remotely. Education institutions in particular, have experienced a vast disruption to their processes as close to 90% of all primary, secondary and tertiary students around the …
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