Grab Malaysia revives its carpool service under a new name, available in selected areas only
Grab Malaysia just announced in a press release today that they’ll be piloting a carpooling service called JustSave. Starting May 29, 2023, it will only be available in selected locations in the Klang Valley. Through the service, customers will be able to carpool with another passenger that’s heading in the same direction or route. In […]
S’pore startup UglyFood called it quits due to lack of funding – now back in biz after 4 months
Earlier on January 4 this year, homegrown food waste startup UglyFood abruptly announced its closure. In a lengthy LinkedIn post, co-founder Sean Goh revealed that the company was unfortunately unable to raise the funds it needed to continue its operations. The startup has underwent a significant transformation since it was founded in early 2021 by […]
Genshin Impact launches its 1st international tourney, regional finals to be held in M’sia
Buckle up Travellers, Genshin Impact has announced its first official international tournament series in 2023, and it’s for its strategic card game mode, Genius Invokation TCG. Called “Astra Carnival: The Prince Cup”, the tournament will formally open in the Southeast Asia/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan (SEA/HK/MO/TW) region this August. Genius Invokation TCG is a trading card game (which […]
7 things that prove why Khairul Aming deserves his success as an influencer & entrepreneur
As a country that prides itself on our food, there are naturally plenty of F&B content creators around. They could be pages dedicated to finding the best eateries, or everyday Malaysians sharing recipes. But none have surprisingly reached the heights of Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman, better known as Khairul Aming. We saw his super supportive fanbase for […]
Proving there’s a market for art in M’sia, these artists opened a self-funded store in SS2
Despite the growing appreciation for art, a lot of older folk still don’t believe in it as a sustainable career path. Hence why the stereotype of the starving artist persists. But a lot of Malaysian artists we’ve spoken to have in fact been able to make a living from creating art, whether it’s through designing […]
Buying real estate for S$1: Why tokenisation is the key to financial inclusion
Since its emergence, blockchain technology has preached a vision of financial inclusion — a way to reduce inequalities and barriers to entry. During this time, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have become popular alternative investments, with market caps exceeding hundreds of billions of dollars. That said, they haven’t quite lived up to the mandate. […]
Singapore attracted S$140 billion from abroad thanks to its successful handling of COVID-19
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. It’s usually difficult to quantify trust. We all know it’s good to be trusted and it makes other people more likely to engage with you — whether as an individual, organisation or an entire country. Sure, a trustworthy nation typically sees more investment, better employment opportunities, […]
