Dec 28, 2020Former gym coach went from pumping iron to flexing his digital musclesIn the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, fitness trainer Mohammed Fazil woke up one day in May to find that he had lost his job. …Seniors Go Digital5 min readSeniors Go Digital5 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·May 23, 2019Nurture the next generation of translation talents in SingaporeGrooming Singaporeans who have a strong interest in translation and interpretation, and a deep familiarity with the Singapore context — To encourage deepening of skills and lifelong learning, the Translation Talent Development Scheme (TTDS) was launched to provide opportunities and support for local translation and interpreters. We speak to three translation talents — Mr Clement Huang (CH) and Mr Karunanithi s/o Jeevanantham (KJ), as well as Mr Bashir Basalamah (BB)…Translation5 min readTranslation5 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·Apr 15, 2019More than words: A translator’s jobIn Singapore, we have four official languages — Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, and English. The work of translation is more than just finding the right words in one language and rendering it to another; it also needs to more importantly appropriately carry the ideas behind them. …Translation10 min readTranslation10 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·Apr 8, 2019#SMETowKay: Serving up a dose of productivityLocal food company Ha Li Fa improved the efficiency of its supply chain after adopting a digital integration solution. While food manufacturer Ha Li Fa has made its mark in the industry with its BoBo brand of fish balls with both local and international customer base, the 26-year-old company’s rapid…Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·Mar 28, 2019Translating Fun Across CulturesAs a global localisation manager, Teo Kah Hui ensures video games can be enjoyed by people from all around the world. When an onigiri appears in a Japanese video game, should it be labelled “rice ball” for the benefit of the American players who may not know what it is…Gaming5 min readGaming5 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·Mar 21, 2019Meet the StorytellerMulti award-winning TV scriptwriter Ang Eng Tee shares how he creates drama serials that grip the audience’s hearts and imagination; and talks about the mega remake of one of his classic Channel 8 dramas. He is the man behind many beloved TV serials on Channel 8 — the 1940s post-war…Movies9 min readMovies9 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·Mar 13, 2019#SMETowkay: 4 Tech solutions to keep business retailers ahead of the packHave you ever lost a sale because your customer couldn’t find what they were looking for? Are you worried about the security of your brick-and-mortar store? It’s time to recapture your customers with these business solutions designed to elevate customer experience and keep them coming back for more.Smetowkay6 min readSmetowkay6 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·Feb 26, 2019Gaining Confidence and Accelerating GrowthBacked by Accreditation@SG Digital, mobile media tech company Affle is set for future growth Amidst Singapore’s move towards the digital economy, Affle, a home-grown mobile media tech company which uses machine learning to help enterprises and advertisers effectively target smartphone users, is projecting at least 50 per cent growth in…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·Feb 22, 2019Tech For All: Meet the IT experts helping the elderlyThese tech-savvy volunteers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP Inc. are teaching seniors how to use e-payments. Multinational corporations may be changing the world with innovation and transformative technologies, but some are also ensuring that no one is left behind in this digital age. In Singapore, volunteers from technology corporations…Digital Readiness6 min readDigital Readiness6 min read
Published in MCI Singapore·Feb 14, 2019Never Too Young to Give BackThree youth volunteers share what motivates them to help seniors be digitally-ready. Student Sheryl Eng, 19, healthcare executive Kwok Meng Kei, 25, and social work undergraduate Kerris Loh, 21, lead different lives as young adults. …Featured Stories6 min readFeatured Stories6 min read
