Inside the exclusive programme for startups by Grab Malaysia, GXBank leaders & Endeavor Malaysia
[This is a sponsored article with Grab.] “This is not the typical tech or startup networking event that we usually go to,” Dennis Lee, CEO and co-founder of CloudJoi, told us when we met him at one of Scale Up by Endeavor’s (Scale Up) sessions. To Dennis, people typically attend business events to connect with […]
Are the fees fair? Grab’s timestamp feature expose truth behind its delivery fee discrepancies
A few months ago, a user of Grab’s monthly subscription plan, GrabUnlimited, shared that he was charged a higher delivery fee as opposed to regular users of the app. Grab’s response to this, however, was that these discrepancies are actually not a result of unfair charging practices. In reality, these price fluctuations are based on […]
Here’s how I maximise my GrabRewards with the Grab X Maybank Credit Card
[This is a sponsored article with Grab Malaysia.] As someone who doesn’t own a personal vehicle, I rely heavily on Grab and their services to travel around, order food, or make deliveries. That said, I try to get the most value out of the cash that I spend. Luckily, Grab also compensates users with GrabRewards […]
A cut above the rest: How the Lim siblings grew SK Jewellery into one of S’pore’s leading jewellers
SK Jewellery has grown to become a household name in Singapore since its inception 31 years ago. Formerly known as Soo Kee Jewellery, the jewellery stalwart’s origins can be traced back to a humble sundry goods shop at Joo Chiat called Soo Kee, that was previously run by Lim Poon Soo. He had grand ambitions […]
Calling all social sellers: Grab has a challenge to give away RM35,000 worth of prizes
[This is a sponsored article with Grab Malaysia.] With Raya around the corner, if you’re a seller creating festive gifts such as kuih Raya or baju Raya, you’re likely now handling tens to potentially hundreds of orders per day. While handling deliveries yourself was a viable option before this, festive seasons can take a massive […]
7 real tips shared by M’sian e-commerce sellers on how to reduce monthly operational costs
[This is a sponsored article with Grab.] Many entrepreneurs would tell you that managing monthly expenditures and cost wisely is one of the main factors of their survivability throughout the pandemic. Regardless of the pandemic, balancing monthly overheads while maintaining a healthy revenue will always be key to a business being self sustainable. These costs […]
Is the gig economy all that bad? How S’pore-based platforms have stepped up to support gig workers
The gig economy has seen massive growth over the past few years, and this has drawn the attention of supporters and critics alike. During the National Day Rally 2021, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong brought up the disadvantages that lower-wage workers, including gig workers, faced in terms of protection. Yet, the demand for flexibility from […]
How this zi char brand bounced back from a six-figure debt, now runs 7 outlets across S’pore
Buey Tahan See-Food has garnered a reputation for being a popular local seafood zi char (a Hokkien term used to describe dishes influenced by home-cooked Chinese food) brand in Singapore. However, not many are aware that the business almost didn’t make it in their early days. It was originally called Shi Fu Ge – which […]
M’sians confess their worst revenge spending mistakes, and the pitfalls you should avoid
[This is a sponsored article with Grab.] Proper financial planning sounds easy, only spend what you can, right? While that may have been true before the pandemic, staying cooped up for nearly two years has had an effect on all of our spending habits. According to reports, instances of revenge spending among young adults are […]
Christmas is coming: Here’s a handy office gift guide for your bosses and colleagues
Christmas is finally upon us, and along with the feasting and Orchard Road lighting up, there is the time-honoured tradition of gift-giving. Perhaps, out of all the social groups to shop, your colleagues can pose a challenge. Getting that perfect gift for your beloved co-worker is a little harder than you think. You don’t want […]
Marrying the old with the new—these 3 M’sian F&Bs stay true to heritage while moving online
[This is a sponsored post with GrabFood.] When the pandemic hit and lockdowns were upon us all, many of us felt the pain of being distanced from our favourite eateries. On the business side, many restaurants also found themselves unable to reach their usual pool of consumers, who would eagerly travel just to have a […]
As an often hangry cheapskate, I can’t decide which of Grab’s 2 new features I like best
[This is a sponsored article with Grab.] Before continuing this piece, there are 2 things you need to know about me. One, is that I believe in instant gratification over whatever it is that people with patience subscribe to. Two, I’ve been a Grab Platinum user for years. I am usually happy to pay for […]
Sapot these 15 small businesses with 0% service fee on every Grab Online Shop order!
[This is a sponsored article with Grab.] A key theme throughout the pandemic has been about rallying support for small and local businesses. In line with that, Grab Malaysia has launched a new platform called Grab Online Shop which aims to help small businesses build their online presence and increase sales. From now until the […]
Get 30% off your food & groceries while supporting small businesses on Grab this September
[This is a sponsored article with Grab.] With 80% of Malaysian adults now fully vaccinated, businesses that were previously closed physically such as food courts, malls, markets and even cinemas can go back to operating as normal. That said, the norm that we’ve come to know has to continue and that means wearing masks, social […]
Maximise Your GrabRewards Points With The New Grab X Maybank Platinum Credit Card
[This is a paid article by Grab.] Grab recently announced that together with Maybank and Mastercard, the company is releasing their very own credit card—dubbed the Maybank Grab Mastercard Platinum Credit Card. And here’s how you can maximise your GrabRewards points and discounts on Grab using the new credit card. There are some things to […]
I Was Today-Years-Old When I Realised These 7 Things You Can Do On GrabFood
Food delivery is a quintessential service that Singaporeans can’t live without. When the same old lunch options near your office become mundane, when you’re staying late at work and need a quick dinner fix, or when you just want to spend the weekend chilling at home — you know where this is going: “Eh, want […]
How Many GrabRewards Points Have You Earned? We Asked 5 Colleagues
“Just (take) Grab lah!” From taxi rides to food delivery to even parcel delivery, Singaporeans use Grab for getting themselves – and their things – from one place to the other. Besides the convenience it brings, using Grab is actually rewarding. Like, literally rewarding. For every ride taken, or in-store purchases made with GrabPay, or […]
Can One Week With GrabPay Make Me An E-Wallet Convert?
I have a confession to make. Even as a Platinum Grab member, I have yet to use my GrabPay wallet. Okay, perhaps the only instances I was ‘lured’ into topping up my wallet was when I could get bubble tea for $1, or during the GrabPay Angbao campaign. It’s not that I am skeptical about […]
From Now Till June, You Can Watch Movies At TGV For Practically Nothing—Here’s How
2019 seems like it’ll be the year for a lot of blockbusters to hit the big screens. We’re only in the early half of the year and we’ve already had amazing movies like Avengers: Infinity War and Captain Marvel shown at our local theatres breaking box office records worldwide. Well, if you’re a film buff […]
6 Mistakes You Don’t Even Realise You’re Doing While Fasting
The month of Ramadan greets us once again and for some of us, it might be the first time experiencing it in a fresh environment such as a new workplace. Different people have different ways of handling their fasting through the day. Some will push through as though it were any other month, while others […]
5 Strategic Upgrades That Grab Has Made To Become The Everyday Super App Of SEA
Last year, Grab first mentioned their desire to be an everyday super app for their users across the globe. Now, they’ve been living up to their mission by rolling out a number of impressive developments recently that really showcase how their services can be well integrated with our daily routine. From the implementation of certain […]
6 Instagrammable Cafes in KL And Their GrabPay Deals You Shouldn’t Miss
We visited 6 cafes around KL in a bid to find design elements that we like, and are perfect for Instagram-worthy shots. Read on for a promo code!
The #10YearChallenge: 7 Ways Bubble Tea Has Evolved In Malaysia
I was first introduced to the unholy joys of bubble tea at the age of 18, way back in 2007. Back then, stationed just across the road from my college’s gate was a tiny, unassuming little counter attached to a photocopy shop. Behind, you could see neon-bright powders, tall canisters of colourful syrup, and a […]
How You Could Be One Of 500 People To “Huat” Up Your GrabRewards Points By 18k
In the midst of this lunar new year, we’re seeing a lot of angpaos (yay to being unmarried!). Now technology has basically given us an option where people can give angpao in a cashless —and potentially more rewarding—way to friends and family. More “Huat” For Everyone This Chinese New Year, GrabPay is letting you send […]
We Ordered All Of The Yee Sang Options On GrabFood, Here’s Huat You Need To Lou
Chinese New Year is coming, so here’re some options of yee sang dishes you can get delivered to you via GrabFood. One of the main dishes people look forward to during Chinese New Year (CNY) is yee sang. You’ll see many restaurants out there offering their own renditions of this popular dish, and no reunion […]
10 Things You’ve Always Wanted To Ask Your Grab Driver But You Shy
How often do you step into a Grab and instantly strike up a conversation with the driver? As Grab is now the largest e-hailing provider in Malaysia, as users, it does benefit us to understand how the system works, so that we can use it to our full advantage. So what really happens if we […]
Is Your Grab Driver Telling The Truth When He Says He Earns More Than You’d Think?
A guide on how Grab drivers earn from the ride-hailing app’s latest earning scheme. Over the years, Grab has slowly but progressively transformed into conventional travel where it’s now a staple of many workers’ commute today. A large part of that is down to the front-end workers—the people that keep the wheels turning, as they […]
How In The World Does Grab Regulate Hundreds Of Thousands Of Drivers? We Break It Down.
2018 has been a rather interesting year for Grab, having made consistent headlines for their expansions outside of just being a simple ride-hailing app. From growing their coverage in the food delivery scene to now offering wallet-to-wallet remittance, it doesn’t seem like the green giant is slowing down. But having their finger in many pies […]
The People Have Spoken—13 Of Your Favourite Local Restaurants Are Now On GrabFood
GrabFood recently organised a campaign called “The People’s Pick” The campaign ran from 10th of August until the 20th of August I’m actually a huge fan of ordering food in—food of my choice delivered right to my doorstep, at a time of my choosing, as I wait for the food lying around in my shorts. […]
This E-Wallet Is Already In Your Phone And You Don’t Even Know It
Malaysia’s been hit with a wave of e-wallets this year, and local player Grab recently joined the market with their own e-wallet, aptly called the GrabPay wallet. GrabPay’s not exactly a new name to many Malaysians. You’ve probably used it if you’ve ever paid for a Grab ride with your credit or debit card as […]
