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Most organisations think they’re ready for a crisis. The truth? Very few are. Having a plan in a binder doesn’t mean your people can execute it under real pressure. When the heat is on, theory falls apart fast. That’s why true preparedness isn’t about what’s written down - it’s about what your team can do in the moment. Until you’ve tested your response in a live simulation, you don’t know how your leaders, systems, and spokespeople will actually perform. A war-room exercise reveals all of this. It uncovers how your team communicates under stress, where bottlenecks emerge, and whether your response truly reflects your brand values. It’s as much about testing leadership and agility as it is about stress-testing systems. At Orchan, we design and host crisis simulation workshops (war-rooms)  - in person or virtually - built around scenarios tailored to your organisation. We identify your likely vulnerabilities, then immerse your team in a realistic unfolding crisis. As the situat...

Shopaholic Heavens, by Design ARA Asset Management Ltd is a real estate colossus with decades of experience behind them in the broader Asian region; with a keen business interest in redeveloping retail malls. Their foray into Malaysia began with 1 Mont Kiara, expanding to include Citta Mall, AEON Melaka, Klang Parade and Ipoh Parade. Grace Chen from The Star looked at how mall redesigns and new malls are being crafted in a certain way to maximize benefits to the community   Malaysia was already replete with news of beautifully constructed, yet poorly managed shopping venues that do not meet the needs of the community they serve, thus explaining the lack of enthusiasm amongst prospective investors. ARA noticed this trend among lacklustre malls, where insufficient attention was given to context, with ARA subsequently making the wise choice in commissioning architects well known for their pragmatic approach. As part of Orchan’s strategy to highlight the credibili...

  At Orchan, we don’t treat public relations as a standalone activity. PR isn’t just a line item in the marketing mix - it’s an evolving, agile tool that connects across every part of your business. Done right, it helps brands not only communicate, but also adapt, engage, and thrive in times of both opportunity and change.   Our role is simple: to help you craft and deliver messages that matter. That may mean traditional media engagement, stakeholder relations, or change management. It might involve training your team, preparing for crises, or building business continuity plans. Whatever the challenge, we design solutions that meet your needs - not just off-the-shelf tactics. What sets us apart? It’s the mix of deep industry experience, a hands-on approach, and the intuition to know what will actually work for your brand. We’re not just advisors from the sidelines; we’re partners who walk the journey with you - whether you’re building your team’s capabilities or introducing a ...

Training Finance and Accounting Professionals Through Webinars | ACCA For people who work in accounting or finance, the go to professional credentials to obtain are from ACCA. Renowned in 180 countries with over 200,000 members, the aim of the ACCA is to offer business-relevant, first choice qualifications, for those that seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. To obtain the ACCA qualification, you must pass a series of professional exams and modules. The qualification assures and gives employers confidence about your skills and knowledge in the accounting & finance field. During the virus prevention lockdown, Orchan ran a targeted professional Workshop for ACCA membership to attend. As part of their Professional Development Programme for their members, ACCA run a variety of workshops on topics related to core ACCA values, along with workshops on topics of interest relevant to the industry.   Orchan Director, Dr Craig J Selby, facilitated three ACCA sess...

Riding Out a Crisis The goal of the crisis communication plan is to move from reacting to the incident, to managing a strategy, to overcome the incident. At the heart of it, it needs to address the concerns of each audience or stakeholder, and position the organisation to emerge from the incident with its reputation intact. 

Some brands fade with time. Fanbo isn’t one of them. From Hong Kong to Indonesia to Malaysia The Fanbo story goes way back:  1903 in Hong Kong , when Hoitong Powder became a staple for upper-class Chinese women. Fast forward to 1968 , the brand took root in Indonesia, launching cult classics like the Rose 68 Pancake and Gloria 5K Parfum . The name itself? Fanbo comes from Fanbao , meaning “precious powder.” Poetic, right? Malaysia, Meet Fanbo By the time Fanbo reached Malaysia, its powders had already won fans in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan. The compact range quickly became a go-to for young, cosmopolitan women looking for quality without the sticker shock. In Q3 2019 , Fanbo officially entered the Malaysian market - this time backed by a clear vision: empower women to bring out their natural beauty with accessible, everyday cosmetics. From make-up staples to skincare, even specialist products for pros, Fanbo has proven why it’s still one of Indonesia’s most-loved beauty br...

The Day Bloggers Roamed the Mall A great Blast from the Past | Eight (8) years ago today, back when shopping malls were really abuzz with activity, Orchan wanted to bring a breath of fresh air to a typical mall walkthrough. The team devised an improvised opportunity for bloggers to experience Klang Parade like never before; from shopping options to entertainment facilities and more. Bloggers got to experience it through the “KPM Blogger Challenge”. Bloggers gathered just after doors opened, and the Orchan team took them on a “typical walkthrough”, introducing several tenants on the way to Next Hip Hop Arena. Unknown to them, we had a few tricks up our sleeve, to make the day not only interesting, but memorable too. At their first stop, Hip Hop Arena, they were to take part in the Mix and Match challenge – a fashionista challenge to get them dressing up as popular culture idols. With each blogger given an image to replicate themselves, they have to use clothing available f...