Which department did you interview for?

Ive heard its been difficult for departments to get people in due to the recent lockdown

Each department usually has different approach, albeit not to far from each other.
Since you're in technology - I was from tech service line - usually the final interview with Senior Manager is to see if you can fit into their team culture. Nothing much to worry about, just be yourself and you'll be fine.

My previous department/service line will always chase for update internally maximum 2-3 days after interview. Adding the overhead from Talent team (which typically very slow) you can anticipate between 2-3 weeks until the final result. Don't be afraid to email your assigned contact person from talent team.

Good luck!

Unfortunately majority of HR (at least in Malaysia) don't have proper etiquette to give a formal rejection letter.
You are entitled a rejection letter/email, at least for someone who already interviewed with SM. If its just initial screening no need la for rejection letter.

But yeah dude, rule of thumb if you followed up and no answer more than one month most likely rejected.

Precisely, that’s what I would have expected. But anyhow, HR just responded to my email and informed me their partners are looking for project demand to bring me in and will revert to me. At this point I’m not sure what does that suppose to mean lol. Could it be they are still arranging internally or not sure if that is a signal of rejection??  Guess I should just move on la sigh