Category: Issue 6

Sustainable Islamic supply chain: Standard Chartered Saadiq goes the extra mile in to support the Halal trade ecosystem

Sustainable Islamic supply chain: Standard Chartered Saadiq goes the extra mile in to support the Halal trade ecosystem

The Halal industry is witnessing exponential growth, with various projections positioning it as a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity.  As the industry continues to globalise, there is potential to harness the socially-responsible funding mechanisms of Islamic finance and…

Investing in the ‘P’s that actually pay off

Investing in the ‘P’s that actually pay off

In today’s volatile market condition, most businesses – in the act of self-preservation – will likely focus more on sales. This means that among the 4Ps (Price, Place, Promotion, and Product), Price and Promotion are…

Snoozing on IP Protection = Plenty to Lose

Snoozing on IP Protection = Plenty to Lose

SMEs are powerhouses of ideas and innovations. Yet few have taken the extra step to protect their creations. IP (intellectual property) rights give a person ownership to any creation of their mind – literary or…

Legacy Planning for Business Continuity and Longevity

Legacy Planning for Business Continuity and Longevity

Sun Life Malaysia offers insurance and takaful solutions to safeguard SMEs’ future SMEs are the bedrock of many world’s economies, Malaysia included. However, the pandemic has exposed many SMEs to new threats – such as…

Business not as usual in a burning world: Why ESG is key to MSME’s survival

Business not as usual in a burning world: Why ESG is key to MSME’s survival

In the global race towards green and sustainable business practices, the heat is on. Quite literally. Earth’s global surface temperature has risen at an unprecedented rate, according to a landmark report from IPCC earlier this…

Finding Resilience Through Diversification

Finding Resilience Through Diversification

For Leon Lee, success is not a straight road. Instead, it comes with many turnoffs, extending the adventure and increasing possibilities.  Come November 2022, Lee’s real-estate consultancy company, Zeon Properties Group, will be celebrating its 10th…

Staying Power: Business longevity after the Covid crisis

Staying Power: Business longevity after the Covid crisis

Keeping a business going amidst change is an expected challenge for any company. But the past two years of the Covid-19 outbreak have greatly raised the odds against business resilience. With strong vaccination rates and…