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Is Malaysia’s agricultural sector tourism-ready?

Lavender-Garden-Cameron-Highlands_ Although at first glance the travel industry and the agricultural sector appear to have nothing in common, they actually share more than meets the eye. The economic benefits of tourism to the agricultural sector can be multiplied several times over. “Tourism brings the end consumers closer to the source, which means money for the local community. Tourists, if given the right experience, then become brand ambassadors, especially when they can brag to friends and family that got a product from the source,” said Nordin Abdullah, founding chairman of the Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) in an exclusive interview with News Hub Asia. Income for farmers can be boosted thanks to agritourism since it offers an alternative revenue stream. In addition, it can facilitate a greater awareness of agricultural contributions and the origins of the food we eat. The tourist sector may inspire farmers to diversify their agricultural [...]

Is Malaysia’s agricultural sector tourism-ready?2023-05-05T12:18:13+08:00

Malaysia Global Business Forum identified critical considerations for Malaysia in ASEAN’s digital economy

MGBF Roundtable-Designing the Future of the Digital Economy-Panel Session 3 The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) recently held a high-level roundtable themed ‘Designing the Future of the Digital Economy’, which was attended by industry leaders and business associations. The guest of honour was The Honourable Syerleena Abdul Rashid who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bukit Bendera political constituency in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. The MP’s Special Session with The Honourable Syerleena focused on understanding the intersection of the digital economy and the creative industry, and the way forward. Many consumers experience the digital economy through the efforts of creative content producers; as such, the interdependence of the digital economy and creative industries is a potential engine for economic growth and job creation in Malaysia. Held at the Common Ground Damansara Heights in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, MGBF identified several critical considerations for Malaysia in ASEAN’s digital economy: [...]

Malaysia Global Business Forum identified critical considerations for Malaysia in ASEAN’s digital economy2023-04-06T12:42:33+08:00

One year on, end to Russia-Ukraine conflict remains elusive

TOPSHOT - The Ukrainian flag flutters between buildings destroyed in bombardment, in the Ukrainian town of Borodianka, in the Kyiv region on April 17, 2022. - Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images) The Russia-Ukraine war enters into its first year on Friday with no indication that it will end anytime soon, and with key players on the political chessboard continuing to flex their muscles, deploying sophisticated weaponry and sending more troops to the battlefield.Since Russia launched ‘a special military operation’ on Ukraine on Feb 24, the wider world was also severely impacted one way or another. The global economic and geopolitical order were fundamentally altered, with disruptions to supply chains including food and grains, apart from an acute energy crisis in Europe after Russia cut off its gas supply in response to the economic [...]

One year on, end to Russia-Ukraine conflict remains elusive2023-02-28T09:30:44+08:00

Management of misinformation in Türkiye could be a lesson for Asia, says crisis management analyst

On the strategic level, the challenge is to do the greatest amount of good with the limited resources at hand within the shortest amount of time. On the ground, there is only one objective – to save as many lives as possible. To suggest that this is not the government’s utmost priority from the President down is madness. The good international standing and connectivity of Türkiye have enabled aid and resources to flow into the country quickly. That was made possible by effective communication with international agencies, governments, and non-governmental organisations. In a crisis, control of critical infrastructure is required. Social media is now considered a critical infrastructure. The action regarding Twitter was a stop-gap measure in the face of destabilising misinformation. In the months and years to come, it will become a much-studied case study for crisis communications and disaster response. In this context, there was too much information [...]

Management of misinformation in Türkiye could be a lesson for Asia, says crisis management analyst2023-02-13T14:37:58+08:00

MGBF roundtable to shape Malaysia’s future in the digital economy

 The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) will be hosting a roundtable on ‘Designing the Future of the Digital Economy’ on 23 February 2023. It is the culmination of the first three MGBF Exclusive Roundtable Series titled ‘The Evolving Threat Matrix in the Digital Economy’ held throughout 2022. According to the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the digital economy is currently contributing 22.6 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), with a projected growth to 25.5 per cent by 2025. This level of contribution has made it imperative for the Malaysia Global Business Forum to bring together high-level speakers at the roundtable to explore ways to chart the way forward for Malaysia’s future of its digital economy. Amongst the objectives of the upcoming MGBF roundtable is to position Malaysia in Southeast Asia’s digital economy, which was estimated to be valued at USD200 billion (RM853 billion) in gross merchandise value [...]

MGBF roundtable to shape Malaysia’s future in the digital economy2023-01-30T10:53:39+08:00
 
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