5 keys to driving business success
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is one of the most developed cities in Southeast Asia. Known for its eclectic mix of economic and cultural development, this city has served as Malaysia’s pride to the world. KL, as it is commonly referred to, has also become a tourist destination with an average of 9 million foreign visitors each year.
But where exactly should you go when in KL? Whether it’s your first time to visit the city, or if you’ve been here before but have not exactly explored its wonders yet, here’s a quick list of places to check out while you’re there:
Little India
Little India is known for being the hub of the city’s Indian community. Since the country has a significant Indian population, this is the best place to get to know their culture.
A lot of Hindu practices can be experienced in Little India, and among these is the Deepavali Festival or Festival of Lights. It is perhaps the liveliest event in KL, as it consists of various traditional Hindu celebrations, live music, fireworks display and bazaars. Meanwhile, during regular days, you can shop for authentic Indian clothing or chow down on some authentic Indian snacks when you are at this landmark.
Menara KL
One reason Kuala Lumpur is famous for is its skyscrapers. You don’t have to go to New York in order to be mesmerised with the towering buildings since you’ll feel the exact same thing when you are in KL.
When chasing skyscrapers, you should definitely check out Menara KL, which stands at 421 meters high. The tallest telecommunication tower in Southeast Asia, this building is used primarily for broadcasting and communication activities, but is likewise open to tourists who are not afraid of heights.
For a fee, you can go up to the tower’s observation deck to get a 360-degree view of the whole KL. There are also souvenir shops present at the deck, and above the deck is a rotating restaurant that offers high class dining.
At the base of Menara KL are other attractions worth checking out, such as the Malay Village, the Formula 1 shop and the Blue Coral Aquarium.
Merdeka Square
Night time strolls are popular in KL. If you are planning to explore the city at night, then Merdeka Square is a good choice. A famous historical park in KL, the Merdeka Square is the site of the first ever flag raising ceremony of the Malayan flag. It is also home to various historical structures, such as the Galeri Kuala Lumpur, Old KL Train Station, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and the Royal Selangor Club Complex.
Merdeka Square is also well-lit at night, making it the perfect destination for an evening walk.
Batu Caves
The Batu Caves are also part of the city’s Indian heritage, but it features more of the religious influence of Hinduism in the country. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Murugan and is the most famous in the country. Its shrines are dedicated to the three prime Hindu gods-Brahman, Shiva, and Vishnu.
Exploring Kuala Lumpur is best enjoyed when you have travel insurance, as it serves as your safety net while you’re on a vacation. The broad range of travel insurance coverages also assures you of a fun and safe trip while in Malaysia.
If you are planning your next holiday, then you may want to check out the travel insurance coverage of Chubb Travel Insurance so you will know how it fits your needs.
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Ideally your workspace should have an adjustable chair that you can customize to work best for you. Specifically, you’ll want to pay attention to:
Height: Adjust the seat height so that your feet are flat on the floor and your thighs are parallel to the ground (with your knees at a 90 degree angle). If your feet still cannot touch the floor, you may want to place them on a book, briefcase, or other solid object in order to keep your legs in the ergonomically correct position.
Low back support: The chair’s lumbar support should be located in the small of the back (approximately belt loop height). If you still need additional support, a rolled up bath towel or pillow can be used to support your lower back.
Depth: The seat pan should support as much of your legs as possible without touching the back of your knees.
Arm rest: Arm rests should be slightly below sitting elbow height. Set the width so that the arms are close to your body.
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Innovation over the last decade has broken down geographic borders and brought the world closer together.
At the same time, COVID-19 has accelerated the need for businesses to be more agile and flexible; to rethink traditional, single-location-based operations; and to adopt remote working arrangements as the norm. As a result, companies have an opportunity to collaborate with partners big and small from locations across the globe. And as customers increasingly shop and interact online, those businesses that take steps to broaden their reach may find themselves in a stronger position.
Expanding into new markets with digital technology
There are countless third-party eCommerce platforms available to small and medium-sized businesses, which they can use to sell and promote their products in new markets without having to develop new supply and sales chains.1
Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce are some examples of easy-to-customise frameworks that small and mid-sized businesses are using to develop a selling experience that’s simple, seamless, and completely digital. And at the top of the tree, Amazon offers selling plans that can be tailored to the needs of single-person operations as well as Fortune 500 companies — allowing both to reach an audience of millions.
Tailored shopfronts, rapid go-to-market times, and instant customer insights are all possible with the right platform. And the ability to easily create custom websites on the fly with platforms like Wix or Squarespace means that service providers can also deliver bespoke experiences.
In service of this borderless way of working is a roster of supplemental service providers that have brought traditional business processes into the 21st Century. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx are now familiar presences in every office. And flexible workplace policies, collaborative file-sharing platforms like Dropbox or WeTransfer, and countless other solutions are at businesses’ fingertips, allowing them to operate in a similar way to traditional multinationals, but without breaking the bank.
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Prior to COVID-19, expansion into non-domestic markets was cited as a priority by just 13% of the respondents to Chubb and Accenture’s survey of small and mid-sized businesses, even though 78% agreed that their growth would be affected by changes to international trade.
Today, new technologies and an increased appetite for remote relationships can give businesses the perfect platform to unlock new opportunities. But this doesn’t come without risk.
Businesses need to make sure they consider the specific needs of their organisation and find a provider that ticks all the right boxes in terms of functionality, reliability, and security, while also having the proven track record to back it up. Additional training to make sure staff know how to use these platforms is also essential, to keep operations just as smooth as they’d be in a physical office.
Finally, if things do break down somewhere along the supply chain, an insurer with global reach can give businesses the support and protection they need as they pursue new opportunities.
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