Kuala Lumpur, 16 July 2020 - Mozilla officially introduces the Mozilla VPN (Virtual Private Network) in Malaysia today. The Mozilla VPN is now available on Windows. This fast and easy-to-use VPN service is brought to users by Mozilla, the makers of Firefox, and a trusted name in online consumer security and privacy services. The Mozilla VPN subscription is available for just US$4.99 per month (approx. RM21), and there are no long-term contracts required. The subscription protects up to five devices.

With millions of people now working online and spending more time at home, internet usage is reported to have surged by as much as 30% during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.* The increase in reliance on home networks presents an opportunity for people to review their online security and privacy. How to stay safe online has become part of the “new normal” discussion.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - 16 July 2020 : Leading independent online grocery service, MYGROSER (www.mygroser.com), has partnered exclusively with Malaysia’s no.1 e-commerce platform, SHOPEE to bring fresh groceries right to the doorsteps of Malaysians across Klang Valley. This move comes after more and more Malaysian consumers are relying on e-commerce to get their groceries, fresh produce such as poultry, seafood, and fruits, as well as household necessities and other daily essentials.

MyGroser is a unique and independent, full-service technology-driven online grocery that offers a wide selection of fresh produce, frozen food, fruit and dairy products, groceries, baked goods, and essential items in Malaysia’s USD20 billion grocery and supermarket space. Apart from its mobile apps and website, MyGroser is now adding an official store on Shopee to its offering, bringing users easier access to a wide assortment of value-priced products.

By Adrian Johnston, Senior Vice President of Cloud Applications (SaaS),

Japan and Asia Pacific, Oracle Corporation

Ongoing disruptions around the world have impacted economies everywhere.  As countries across Japan and Asia-Pacific ease restrictions, it’s crucial that businesses realise changing consumer behaviours, sentiments and beliefs, and introduce new strategies to connect more deeply with their customers.

In Singapore, for example, safe distancing measures implemented by the government have driven an increase in online shopping activities, with two in five consumers indicating they have turned to this mode of shopping. In Australia, consumers are becoming more cautious, as they pay closer attention to pricing and look for locally made products.

Accelerated disruptions in supply chain, decreased demand and consequential effects of affected sectors on employment are challenging economies across the world, including Malaysia’s. Despite the impacts of COVID-19, we see many businesses pivoting to adapt to the new normal, reinventing the way they communicate, build and identify new growth opportunities.

In an ongoing partnership with the World Bank and OECD, Facebook released a research report titled the “State of Small Business” which surveyed SMBs across 50 countries and regions during COVID-19 to capture the economic impact and adjustments being implemented in response to the crisis. The objective of this research is to amplify the voice of SMBs and assess how their situations are changing.