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CITY & COUNTRY | Transformation ahead

The northern part of Kepong is a mature neighbourhood that is being rejuvenated by newer, modern developments such as Kiara Bay. The completion of the DUKE 2 Highway and MRT2 will be a game changer, improving connectivity, easing traffic congestion and enhancing the image and landscape of the area.

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Risk aversion unlikely among youth investors, say financial planners

Youth have always been seen as having a higher risk appetite in search of higher investment returns. But that may not be the case among Malaysian youth after the pandemic outbreak, with only 3% saying they have a high-risk appetite, according to the recentlypublished Securities Commission Malaysia Annual Report 2021.

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It takes a village

Rumah Tiang 16 owner Nash unveils what Lenggong has to offer through his homestays, connecting villagers with guests to tap its Unesco World Heritage Site status.

DIGITAL EDGE | Supercharging personalised learning with data analytics

GuruLab is an online learning platform with a proprietary app; it was conceived to contribute towards the education system in Malaysia. A language learning platform, GuruLab focuses on English, owing to the team’s strong belief in the opportunities that the language provides students.

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Dark side of crypto boom

Cryptocurrencies’ mercurial rise in popularity has led to rampant cases of electricity theft. This has cost the country billions of ringgit in losses, as a tremendous amount of power is required to mine the digital assets. A 400% increase in power theft since 2018 means tougher laws are needed to govern mining activities.