Malaysia will reopen its borders to healthcare travellers in phases starting with those in need of critical medical treatment and attention. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said under phase 1A, only cases of medical evacuations were allowed, which included patients who required treatment at intensive care unit and high dependency unit. “For phase 1B, permission will be given to patients with serious illnesses such as cancer or heart disease".

Below are a few articles from Tay & Partners on developments from the current ‘recovery’ phase in Malaysia, particularly the impact of the "PENJANA" package:

As the pandemic is gradually receding and the nation is moving towards economic recovery phase, tech entrepreneurs are eager to fulfil post-pandemic tech demands of the region. The recent virtual GAIN Connex Indonesia event, hosted by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) drew 105 participants, including 40 Malaysian tech companies, were given exclusive insights on doing business in Indonesia, gaining market access in the republic, exploring potential partnerships and navigating through investment and exit options.

Even before COVID-19 brought many people’s work into their homes, we were in the middle of a revolution. Technology has radically changed how we manage our work and lives. Services and information are available 24/7, and we can easily connect with anyone, anytime, anywhere in the world. All that convenience, however, comes at a price. When our smartphones are always on and within reach, we can find it difficult to “switch off.”

For many companies, the first, most visible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic quickly created a challenge to their operating and business models. Everything came into question, from how and where employees worked to how they engaged with customers to which products were most competitive and which could be quickly adapted. To cope, many turned to practices commonly associated with agile teams in the hope of adapting more quickly to changing business priorities.

The way the world views drones is changing. Once a nuisance buzzing around our heads, drones are now life-saving tools in the battle against COVID-19. Instead of nuisance or novelty, drones are becoming necessary. Drones are shifting from a hyped-up super technology that can solve every challenge to a tool that can allow us to meet specific needs. This shift allows us to focus on specific implementations that drive the greatest return.