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South Korea and Malaysia bilateral ties

The governments of South Korea and Malaysia are currently in discussions to elevate existing bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership. Nordin Abdullah, a Crisis Management Analyst, expresses his view with Melissa Ong on Bernama: The Crisis Brief. The upcoming talks & training on Crisis Management: Ground Zero Strategy – Crisis Management Strategies for Government Agencies -available upon request When a crisis hits the community or the nation at large the related government agency is called into question, including the related minister, the ministry officials and the specific related government agency. This session will include a special focus on COVID19 and the impact of recent changes in the government. Communications are often criticized during a crisis as frustrated individuals vent frustrations on social and mainstream media.  There is a set of data driven case studies and specific strategies that can be implemented manage these situations.  Participants will enjoy a lunch and [...]

South Korea and Malaysia bilateral ties2022-10-04T15:44:17+08:00

Climate change : Making people angrier online?

Climate change is making us angrier online. Hateful comments spike on social media when temperatures rise above 30°C, researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research have found. Nordin Abdullah, a Crisis Management Analyst, expresses his view with Jessy Chahal on Bernama: The Crisis Brief. The upcoming talks & training on Crisis Management: Crisis Management for Communications Teams in GLC’s -available upon request When a crisis hits a Government Linked Company it can immediately become national news and have a direct impact on the perception of company’s performance.  Recent cases in Malaysia has seen this trend repeat itself in mainstream and social media. This session will include a special focus on COVID19 and the impact of recent changes in the government. Communications teams often feel under attack during a crisis yet there is a set of data driven case studies and specific strategies that can be implemented manage these situations.  [...]

Climate change : Making people angrier online?2022-09-18T08:34:45+08:00

Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions: The changing dynamic of threats & opportunities in Asia

The game has changed, the rules are evolving, and the prize is increasing – all making for an exciting dynamic for businesses to manage in Asia-Pacific. As we look at the rapid changes brought on by various supply chain disruptions in Asia, the baseline understanding for companies that are expanding operations has come up several levels as the threat matrix has been evolving. Terms like “Friend Shoring” and “Weaponised Supply Chains” were not mentioned a few months ago, but they are key strategies for many looking to dominate markets across the region. Opportunities, in the meantime, are growing substantially. Population growth, increased wealth in high-growth countries and niche markets that reflect massive diversity in the region will continue to dominate the narrative of business expansions. But what are the challenges we must overcome to access the emerging opportunities? Join Nordin Abdullah, Founder of the Crisis Management Centre, and representatives of [...]

Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions: The changing dynamic of threats & opportunities in Asia2022-09-05T11:28:41+08:00

KSK Land recognised for investor attraction strategy

KSK Land has been recognised by the Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) for its role in attracting high net-worth individuals to Malaysia post-pandemic. The first challenge in investor attraction is “selling” the country. In the context of Asia, Malaysia is competing with some very established investment destinations. The second is to position the city as a highly liveable city with the connectivity to regional and global markets. The team at KSK Land has successfully sold Malaysia, the city of Kuala Lumpur, and the property 8 Conlay to a selection of global investors looking for a strategic position in ASEAN. MGBF founding chairman, Nordin Abdullah, said, “We have seen in cities like London that high net-worth investors often start with the purchase of an iconic property. After establishing a footprint and spending more time in the city, the investor finds ways to integrate Malaysian opportunities into their global business operations.” “For [...]

KSK Land recognised for investor attraction strategy2022-09-18T08:36:13+08:00

Cyber-Social Manipulation Identified in Chicken Supply Discourse

Crisis Management Centre has identified the existence of coordinated inauthentic behaviour (CIB) and brute force communications in the social media discourse on the chicken supply issue in Malaysia and selected Southeast Asian countries between 1 January and 21 July 2022. The latest Crisis Management Centre report titled ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes Through the Lens of Cyber-Social Manipulation – A Communication Analysis of the Chicken Supply Issue’ shed light on the depth and breadth of the evolution of social media manipulation. The research utilised advanced artificial intelligence (AI) coupled with an extensive benchmarking exercise. Conducted over six and a half months, it revealed that over 7,000 potential disingenuous accounts were deployed in social media discussions related to the Malaysian poultry industry. The number comprised of identified bots and trolls on various social media platforms. Founder of Crisis Management Centre, Nordin Abdullah, said, “Many social media platforms have issued threat reports of [...]

Cyber-Social Manipulation Identified in Chicken Supply Discourse2022-08-18T15:12:15+08:00
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