Want to make S$10,000+ a mth in S’pore? MOM data shows it will cost you a few weeks each year.
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data comes from latest releases by Singapore Ministry of Manpower. We all want to make more money, and it’s the ambition of most to do a good job, be noticed and climb the ladder to higher positions, which come with higher pay. However, what we tend […]
How these S’poreans went from selling drinks at events to having both brands under one roof
If you’re someone who often visits night markets and bazaars, chances are you’ve come across Broti. The stall is known for drawing long queues, with people (myself included) lining up for their massive one-litre servings of Thai milk tea. Behind the venture is 33-year-old Syed Uzair Alqadri, who has now expanded the brand to a […]
Faith brought this M’sian couple together, now it’s also the reason for their cheesecake cafe
From the outside looking in, 10 Ten Baker appears to be a quaint little cake shop hidden on the upper floor of an old shoplot. However, beneath the surface of cottage-core aesthetics, aromatic brews, and yummy bakes is a heartfelt and tumultuous journey. Indeed, Wei Jing and Xiao Fen may be the happy couple who […]
Why the M’sian co-founder of this Australian marketing co. is now expanding the biz back home
[Written in partnership with TGFX, but the editorial team had full control over the content.] It’s not uncommon to hear the phrase “never start a business with a friend,” or something along those lines. For TGFX co-founders Benny Yap and Jae Tan, however, not only is this statement false, it goes against what Benny cites […]
Singapore’s top vacancies: Ministry of Manpower releases a list of most in-demand jobs in 2025
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data comes from the most recent Ministry of Manpower report. Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has just released the latest Labour Market summary report, and you could have read in the news about how resident employment increased by 8,800 in 2024, or how […]
5 years, 2 products, and RM42 million: Khairulaming achieved 110% increase in sales last yr
Khairul Aming, a beloved content creator and entrepreneur in Malaysia, took to social media to announce that his eponymous business, Khairulaming, hit RM42 million in product sales in 2024. This remarkable figure is a 110% increase from 2023’s sales of RM20 million. Supporting this growth, he announced that the company, which is now in its […]
3 brands & 20+ outlets: How Singapore’s Yoga Movement plans to build a global fitness empire
Whether you’re a yoga enthusiast or not, you’ve likely heard of Yoga Movement. With 10 outlets across Singapore, the brand has built a strong presence in the local fitness scene. And having attended their classes myself, I can tell you—they’re almost always packed, especially during peak hours. But did you know the yoga chain started […]
Women face unique challenges with financial management, so these M’sians created a solution
Financial management is a complex topic for many. It requires a baseline understanding of the financial world, technical jargon, and investing significant amounts of time and energy into ensuring the right decisions. But even then, minor mistakes in one’s financial management could lead to devastating outcomes for their future. So it’s no wonder that women […]
This “new” M’sian artisanal gelato brand has already opened a fancy parlour in Mont Kiara
A new gelato parlour by the name of OrGelato opened up in Mont Kiara last October. Sporting a bold, retro aesthetic and a delicious-looking array of desserts, it appears to be quite the refined project. It begs the question, how has this fairly new business been able to establish itself so quickly and so well […]
How this Singaporean’s passion project for his girlfriend grew into a full-fledged pie cafe
They say that love is sweet, and this is especially true for Elijah Tan and Limin Wong. The couple first met while at church in 2012 and found joy in visiting cafes together. But their bond only grew closer years later, because of one sweet treat: a Nutella tart that Elijah baked to satisfy Limin’s […]
This M’sian quit her actuary career to start a personalised lip care biz that’s now 6 Y/O
Sometimes, it takes a sudden shock to the system to encourage change. At least, that’s what encouraged Yifon Law to start Lips Carpenter. Growing up in Sekinchan, a small town in Selangor, Yifon went on to pursue actuarial science from the University of Michigan. She spent years building a successful career as an actuary, both […]
Do you need to declare your side income in M’sia when filing taxes? Here’s what the law says.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to be used or construed as legal advice in any manner whatsoever. All articles have been scrutinised by a practising lawyer from Tristan & Partners to ensure accuracy. So, you’re a hustler and run a side business. Maybe you’re freelancing after work, […]
Pick your pickleball court: 26 venues in Klang Valley you can book online & their prices
Hello Pickle Human of Pickle Nation, welcome to Pickle World on Pickle Planet, not to be confused with the Pickle Space in the Pickle Park, near the Pickle Alley. It’s Pickle Time to score a Pickle Point! Wow, what a mouthful. All of the aforementioned names are actually real pickleball businesses in the Klang Valley, […]
S’pore-based healthtech startup raises US$2.2M from investors including Gojek, Syfe founders
Singapore-based healthtech startup Mito Health has announced that they successfully raised an additional US$2.2 million in seed funding today (March 18), bringing their total funds raised to US$4 million. The funding round saw participation from the startup’s existing investor, Forge Ventures, and is joined by a new group of investors. This includes Y Combinator, Capital […]
S’pore’s Creative Technology cuts staff by 14% in a bid to “ensure long-term success”
Singaporean multinational electronics company Creative Technology, also known as Creative Labs, has retrenched about 40 staff, or 14% of its workforce, The Straits Times reports. The job cuts have impacted several departments, including marketing and sales, though the company did not disclose the number of affected employees and whether they were based in Singapore. Currently, […]
This Sabahan serial entrepreneur built 6 brands, here’s his business playbook
[This article was written in collaboration with Successive JK Ventures (SJKV.org).] Growing up, Chong Eng Khin always dreamt of starting his own business. He wasn’t just interested in running one, he was captivated by the art and science of entrepreneurship itself. He loved dissecting what made businesses tick, how they succeeded, and how they failed. […]
He started a cafe in KL to make his Japanese mum’s F&B dreams come true
For many of us, starting a business with our parents might seem messy, unrealistic or even downright nightmarish. But for one Yukan Sawaki, getting people to know of his mother’s choux cream puffs (or Shu Cream, as they call it) was a long-lasting dream that was worth whatever struggle. It has been about 43 years […]
This HP smart printer proves that M’sian SMEs don’t have to break the bank for reliability
[This is a sponsored article with HP.] Tuition centres, law firms, manufacturing companies, and insurance and real estate agencies. What do these industries all have in common? They’re all still paperwork-heavy due to the nature of their specific business needs. Some of them require paperwork for legal proceedings, while others simply prefer hard copies of […]
Colour analysis studios are everywhere, but this S’porean biz has a plan to stand out
Does the perfect makeover exist? According to several stylists and image consultants, the answer is yes—as long as you understand your colour palette and season. One way you can do this is by seeking colour analysis services, which help determine the colours that best complement your natural features, such as your skin tone, eye colour, […]
A third of all seats for the opposition? No longer a pipe dream
The response to the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee’s report on new constituencies for GE2025 has been unsurprising, with opposition parties raising concerns about how the changes could affect their performance. Regardless of the outcome, their approval was unlikely. The adjustments were necessary due to population shifts—both in overall growth and the changing composition of different […]
How this Sabahan built a croffle and bingsu dessert brand that expanded to 3 stores in 9 mths
Adam Shamil is no stranger to virality. He’s made a career based on it as a content creator, and now, he’s leveraging it as an entrepreneur, too. Although Adam pursued International Communication Studies with Film and Television at the University of Nottingham, he decided to jump into F&B in 2017 when he started his first […]
Don’t go to business school: ESCAPE theme parks’ founder on being anti-conforming
Dato’ Sim, the founder of Sim Leisure, might just be one of the most controversial entrepreneurs I’ve ever met. And at the same time, he might just be one of the most inspiring. And of his various controversial-yet-inspiring insights, the most notable one may be on conformity—and why it goes against the very essence of […]
“That’s how PAP plays its game”: Opposition parties speak out on GE2025’s boundary changes
On March 11, the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (ERBC) announced major changes to Singapore’s electoral divisions ahead of the upcoming General Election. These revisions will affect 22 out of the current 31 constituencies, leaving only five Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and four Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) unchanged from the previous election. And it looks like […]
This global real estate firm is expanding to KL to help local agents achieve their ambitions
[This is a sponsored article with ERA Realtor.] Regardless of your industry, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that everyone could do with a fair bit of support. Not having the right tools, training, or network is a surefire way to stop your career dead in its tracks, regardless if you’re a veteran […]
Friends since high school, these 8 M’sians created a pickleball hub so they can hang out more
How many co-founders does it take to start a pickleball centre, you ask? For Pickle Nation, the answer is eight. But these founders are no mere strangers. Friends since high school, the octet now has over 20 years of friendship between them. “We’re mostly badminton people, but we hit a snag when one of us […]
Once a school project, this S’porean’s biz upcycles textile waste for brands like Decathlon
When it’s time to clear out your closet, what do you do with your old clothes? For most people, they’d likely end up in the trash bin. But for 24-year-old Nuryanee Anisah (Yanee), the co-founder of Commenhers, discarded textiles are a chance to spark change. Yanee’s business started as a school project, but today, she […]
“It’s time to give up”: Biang Biang Noodle Bar shutters last outlet in REXKL
Biang. Biang. That’s probably the sound the team at Biang Biang Noodle Bar will hear when they close shop for the last time. The Malaysian noodles brand, known for the eponymous “biang biang noodles” (a wide Chinese noodle dish that’s usually hand-pulled or torn), has called it a day. The business announced March 12, 2025, […]
GE2025: Physical rallies are back, but do they matter anymore for Singapore’s elections?
Physical rallies have always been seen as the lifeblood of election campaigns—it’s one of the main ways political parties and candidates can engage with voters and get their message out to the masses. That was, at least, until GE2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced parties to hold digital rallies. This shift wasn’t necessarily a drawback—in […]
After The First Chapter & Benang, this M’sian biz is bringing its speakeasy expertise abroad
From the team behind popular local bars The First Chapter and Benang The Second Chapter comes a third chapter, but it might not be where you think it is. Both The First Chapter and Benang have found their homes in KL, but instead of following after its predecessors, The Chapter Group’s third outlet is actually […]
After 11 years, popular Melakan cafe The Daily Fix continues to grow with its 7th brand
Good things take time. After all, timing is just about everything. We’ve seen many entrepreneurs who credit the pandemic for either their brand’s success or failure. Some were able to see it as an opportune time to start new businesses, while other existing companies struggled to stay afloat. The Daily Fix, a popular cafe in […]
