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Google's RM9.4 Billion Data Centre in Selangor: A Game-Changer for Malaysia's Economy and Talent Landscape
A single job created directly inside Google's upcoming US$2 billion (RM9.4 billion) data centre (DC) in Selangor will generate nine additional jobs across the local economy. That powerful one-to-nine employment multiplier lies at the heart of the tech giant's first Malaysian facility and cloud region in Elmina Business Park.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
Corporate Malaysia in Motion: A Week of Deals, Diversification, and Financial Results
The Malaysian corporate landscape has been anything but quiet this week, with a flurry of announcements spanning property development, corporate restructurings, boardroom changes, and financial results. Here is a recap of the key headlines that made waves in Corporate Malaysia.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
5 Websites That Actually Pay Writers Well in 2026 (I Checked Every Payout Myself)
I spent an embarrassing number of hours this month doing something most writers never bother to do: I actually went and checked. Not "someone on Reddit said," not "a 2022 blog post claimed" — I dug into current contributor guidelines, payment pages, and traffic data for five sites that regularly get recommended to writers looking to earn something real from their words. A couple of the numbers I found matched what's commonly repeated online. A couple didn't, and one platform has quietly shrunk so much that I don't think it belongs on most "best paying sites" lists anymore, even though it still gets recommended constantly.
By Zohan Khan3 months ago in Journal
Can Experience Be Turned Into a Conversation?
After nearly three decades in international hospitality, experience begins to work differently. Not every situation feels entirely new. Patterns start to emerge.
By Cristian Marino3 months ago in Journal
Food Delivery App Development: Features, Costs, and Key Considerations for 2026. AI-Generated.
Ordering food through a smartphone has become a normal part of everyday life. Instead of calling a restaurant, waiting for someone to take an order, and asking when it might arrive, customers can browse menus, place orders, make payments, and track deliveries from a single application.
By DeviceBee | Best Mobile App Development Company Dubai3 months ago in Journal
'Kepoh' to Caring: SJPP's Campaign Reimagines a Malaysian Trait to Support Entrepreneurs
The spirit of looking out for and supporting each other is taking centre stage in a company's campaign to celebrate National Day and Malaysia Day. Although "kepoh" literally translates to busybody in the local context, Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd's (SJPP) Kisah 'Kepoh Bisnes' campaign is trying to turn the familiar trait into a message about caring and supporting each other in a community.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
ZUS Coffee Eyes RM1 Billion IPO: A New Chapter for Malaysia's Homegrown Coffee Chain
ZUS Coffee is considering an initial public offering (IPO) of its Malaysia business to raise at least RM1 billion (or US$245 million), according to sources. Owner Zuspresso (M) Sdn Bhd is working with financial advisers on the potential IPO that could value the business at approximately RM4 billion, the sources said.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
What Americans Are Googling Right Now
I checked Google Trends this morning because I was curious what people are actually typing into Google right now. And honestly? It’s a weird mix.
By Zohan Khan3 months ago in Journal
The Quiet Way Small Businesses Are Changing (And Why It's Not What You Think)
There's a bakery near where I live that I've watched change over the past two years, in small ways that add up to something bigger. It didn't rebrand. It didn't renovate. There was no big reopening with balloons out front. The owner just, quietly, started doing a few things differently, one at a time, in a way you'd only notice if you were paying attention.
By Kate Brownell3 months ago in Journal
Australia's Fuel Forecasting Tools (2026)
Disclosure: this article was drafted with AI assistance. It was then edited, restructured and fact-checked by the author. When to fill up your car can save you more money than where to fill up your car. In Australian cities, fuel price cycles can produce swings of 15–25 cents a litre in a matter of days . Saving a couple cents by driving to another servo is useful, but avoiding expensive days can be worth much more.
By PetrolPulse3 months ago in Journal
Corporate Malaysia in Focus: A Tapestry of Wins, Woes, and Strategic Shifts
The Malaysian corporate sector presented a mixed bag of news this week, painting a picture of an economy in transition. From major infrastructure and renewable energy wins to challenging financial results and strategic corporate restructurings, the announcements reflect a business environment grappling with global headwinds while seizing new opportunities in the green economy.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
The Unsung Hero of Fusion Power: How Kyoto Fusioneering Is Building the Supply Chain for a Clean Energy Future
In the fusion power world, most of the attention gets lavished on the reactors themselves, where atoms fuse to unleash enormous amounts of energy. But a fusion reactor can't run for long without a lot of other equipment, and building a fusion reactor is expensive enough on its own. Plenty of startups are happy to let someone else handle the rest. Enter Kyoto Fusioneering, a Japan-based company that has emerged as one of the most critical players in the fusion industry not by building reactors, but by building everything else.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal