foodpanda M’sia has created a new bag for riders that doubles as mobile digital billboards
In September 2022, foodpanda had ventured into the adtech (advertising technology) space by launching panda ads in 11 markets across Asia, including Malaysia. Now, foodpanda Malaysia is taking panda ads one step further with the launch of its new Smart Rider Bags, a November 9 release stated. Essentially, Smart Rider Bags serve as […]
Here’s how this newly-launched tech in M’sia for early breast cancer screening works
On November 5, 2023, the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) announced a new milestone in its fight against breast cancer. Coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NCSM launched the Pink Unity 6600 Campaign, a mission to transform the landscape of breast cancer prevention and early detection in Malaysia. This is done by disseminating crucial information […]
Planning to expand your business? Intellectual property can be the silent driver for global success
In 2022, soaring inflation rates, supply chain disruptions and wars brought about unprecedented challenges for businesses in Singapore. In fact, as many as 205 companies were forced to cease operations in 2022 – a figure higher than the number of compulsory wind ups in 2021 and 2020, where 191 and 202 companies, respectively, were forced […]
Oppo Find N3 Flip is the 1st flagship triple-cam flip phone with a telephoto lens, so what?
After using the Oppo Find N3, switching over to the clamshell foldable, Oppo Find N3 Flip, was quite a big change. After all, I was going from a phone that featured an expansive 7.82-inch screen (diagonal, when unfolded) to one with a 3.26-inch cover display. Clearly, each foldable has its own strength and thus provides […]
Startup survival guide: Founders reveal strategies to thrive in S’pore’s funding winter
After Southeast Asian startups witnessed a funding boom three years ago with venture funding reaching over US$8 billion in the first half of 2020, the startup funding winter has officially set in, with venture funding dwindling to a mere US$2.3 billion. For the uninitiated, a funding winter refers to a period in the startup and […]
S’pore BNPL firm Pace undergoes liquidation, cites inability to continue due to “liabilities”
Singaporean Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BPNL) startup Pace is in the process of liquidation, following their filling for a voluntary wind down of their business in August 2023. According to a statutory declaration, they are unable to continue business operations “by reason of its liabilities”. At present, Pace has not issued an official media statement regarding this matter. […]
Michelin has added 14 new KL & Penang spots to its Bib Gourmand list, here’s who they are
If you’re a food connoisseur or someone who just loves to indulge in good meals, chances are you probably look for new haunts by browsing the Michelin Guide. Known globally as a prestigious honour, receiving the nod of approval from Michelin tends to elevate one’s status in the culinary world. Not only does it showcase […]
We tested the all-new Toyota Vios on a full-day drive to Genting in stormy weather
Car reviews aren’t something we often do at Vulcan Post, but when Toyota enticed us with a day-long return trip to Genting to test drive the all-new Vios, we couldn’t say no, not when it promised to defy expectations. For the convoy test-drive, we would be driving the higher-end G variant Vios. The first thing […]
Funding winter is here: Google reports that funding in M’sia has dipped to the lowest in yrs
Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company have released the 8th edition of their e-Conomy SEA report on November 6, 2023. The research leverages Temasek insights, Bain analysis, Google Trends, primary research, expert interviews, and industry sources. Titled “Reaching new heights: Navigating the path to profitable growth”, the report stated that funding has declined across the […]
Tired of her pharmacist career, this M’sian quit to handcraft clay jewellery full time
Back in September, I visited Collabstore (a multi-label retail store empowering local designers) for its resort wear fashion show called “REHAT”. Quite a number of brands were on display then, including Angelique, Projet1826, and Bill Keith. However, there was one name that stood out to me and that was Omok.co, a rather fresh Kuching-based polymer […]
These 8 team bonding activities in the Klang Valley will actually challenge your teamwork
From a movie night out to having a gaming session with your colleagues, there are plenty of ways to bond with your team. However, if you want to challenge your teamwork while you’re at it, here are some activities in the Klang Valley that will do just that. 1. BREAKOUT Home to immersive escape rooms, […]
They flipped a 70+ Y/O record store into a KL cafe that still preserves its musical history
My colleague was exploring Pasar Seni when she stumbled across a cafe snuggled amongst rows of eateries, florists, and souvenir shops in the vibrant area. It was AOOO Melbourne Cafe (AOOO). Catching her interest, she entered, and learnt that there was more to the place than meets the eye. For one, its name is inspired […]
From the team behind Timah, here is Malaysia’s 1st glitter vodka-based liqueur brand
Chances are, you’ve heard of the homegrown whiskey brand Timah that found itself embroiled in controversy two years ago. But do you know the company behind it? Incorporated in 1982, Winepak Corporation is a well-established liquor brand owner based here in Malaysia. Beyond being an online liquor store and the producer of Timah, it provides […]
Want to work in companies like Bursa Malaysia? This programme could be your entry ticket.
[This is a sponsored article with Securities Commission Malaysia.] Despite the plethora of career prospects in the capital market, Malaysia is facing a talent shortage where nearly 50% of professionals in this field are over 50 years old. That’s according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). Did you know: Capital market is a broad term […]
GetGo unveils 14,000 sqft office at one-north – aims to double headcount, expand overseas
GetGo, dubbed Singapore’s largest and fastest-growing carsharing platform, has unveiled its new office called “GetGo City” in the heart of JTC’s one-north innovation district last Friday (November 3). Spanning 14,000 sqft, the office launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory and will be a key enabler of its ambitions to become a […]
Many local fashion designers can’t afford a shop, here’s how his multi-label KL store helps
When you think about fashion, your mind would probably gravitate towards the western capitals like New York, Paris, Milan, and London. But that doesn’t mean Malaysia has no vivid fashion scene. Over the years, there have been plenty of notable fashion labels in the local landscape. This includes brands like Melinda Looi, Jovian Mandagie, Khoon […]
7 lessons on surviving the valley of death, as told by M’sian startups who overcame it
The “valley of death” is a common term that you’ve probably heard in the startup world. It’s what venture capitalists (VCs) refer to when talking about the early stages where business would just be burning cash. In other words, businesses would be struggling to cover the negative cash flow. And according to NEXEA’s own statistics, […]
Beyond the hype: Why DBS is still pursuing the metaverse with its BetterWorld concept
Metaverses aren’t quite what they used to be in early 2022, at least not in the public eye. That was a time when it cost almost half-a-million dollars to be neighbours with Snoop Dogg in the virtual world of Sandbox. Today, the interest just isn’t there. The peak demand for Sandbox’s virtual land saw over […]
Here’s a look into one of the oldest bars in Malaysia, Melaka’s iconic Sin Hiap Hin
I almost didn’t want to write this article. Let me explain. Walking across the Kampung Jawa bridge, which is also named the Ghost Bridge or 鬼门关 due to legends associated with the Japanese occupation (or so my father tells me), I made my way towards my destination that afternoon—Sin Hiap Hin. For those who have […]
The future of AI in Singapore: Where does the biggest 2023 tech trend go from here?
In contrast to the start of the year, ChatGPT’s views on philosophy and geopolitics no longer dominate the news cycle. The hype around generative artificial intelligence (AI) has calmed down, and the world is better off for it. Pushing past the novelty, the real value-adds of AI technology – of which, there are more than […]
M’sian startup bags 8-digit funds to bring its child-safe cashless app to public schools
Malaysian fintech startup Vircle announced that it has secured its seed funding on October 31, 2023. Vircle is a cashless payment solution that aims to teach kids safe and responsible spending in schools as well as out of schools through its child-safe Visa prepaid card. In an interview with Vulcan Post, Vircle CEO and founder […]
“Data is the new oil”: Why big tech companies are venturing further into the world of finance
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this story belong solely to the author. In 2007, Amazon launched Amazon Pay, an online payment gateway which allows account holders to make payments across thousands of websites. In the years since, the rest of the big tech companies have all followed suit – Google Pay launched in 2011, Apple Pay […]
This new co-living space in Johor is designed for cross-border commuters working in S’pore
Bespoke Habitat, a Singaporean property management company and co-living startup, has expanded to Malaysia with the launch of its new co-living apartments in Johor Bahru. For context, co-living is a form of communal living where each resident gets a private bedroom in a furnished home with shared common areas. Situated near Mid Valley Southkey, the […]
“Cash is no longer king”: Google, Bain & Company execs on the growth of SEA’s digital economy
As part of this year’s Singapore Week of Technology and Innovation (SWITCH 2023), tech giant Google and consultancy firm Bain & Company took to the stage to present the main findings from their 2023 e-Conomy SEA report on Wednesday (November 1). Samuele Saini, the Director of Apps, E-commerce and Entertainment (AECE) for Southeast Asia (SEA) […]
Popular Holdings acquired by HK based investment firm – eyes expansion across SEA, China
Singapore’s mainstay bookstore chain Popular Holdings has been acquired by Hong Kong investment company ZQ Capital on Thursday (November 2) for an undisclosed sum. Following the acquisition, Popular aims to position itself as a comprehensive education service provider on top of its retail, distribution and publishing businesses. They are also looking forward to explore opportunities […]
5 local brands bag a total of RM25k from Sidec’s latest accelerator, here’s who they are
On November 1, 2023, the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) announced the five winners of this year’s Selangor E-Commerce Xccelerator (ECX23) during its Final Demo Day. It’s a new programme intended to provide ecommerce entrepreneurs, business owners, and founders with the necessary aid to succeed in the competitive digital market. This is […]
We asked ZUS Coffee to clarify its name & logo’s meaning so M’sians can stop being confused
Recently, there’s been a lot of discourse surrounding the homegrown tech-driven coffee chain, ZUS Coffee. A Redditor had posted on October 30, 2023, with the caption, “ZUS Coffee disassociating itself from the Greek God Zeus and claiming its logo is the face of Kaldi, a goat herder”. The following image was attached: This post has […]
7 interesting facts you didn’t know about The Noor, Neelofa’s Muslim lifestyle startup
Living in Malaysia, Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (Neelofa) is a popular celebrity that you’ve probably heard of. She’s an actress, TV host, commercial model, and an entrepreneur. Arguably the most notable company under her belt is Naelofar, a local modest-wear brand that’s gone international. But one of her other, more recent businesses, is TheNoor—a lifestyle […]
8 yrs into their gelato biz, these M’sian sisters started a 2nd brand for alcoholic flavours
When diversifying a business’s offerings, most people would typically come up with new products to add on to the existing menu. It could be a snack or beverage to pair with the business’s core items. But Marie and Tracey of Waka Waka Gelato had a more ambitious idea. Instead, they started Bojio Space—an entirely new […]
This KL pet cafe’s priority is serving good food so they can keep caring for stray kitties
Lately, there’s been a rise in the number and variety of pet cafes in Malaysia. Aside from the usual cat and dog ones, there’s also a reptile cafe, a duck cafe, and an alpaca cafe. They’re all quite attractive, offering customers a chance to spend time with furry, feathery, or even reptilian animals. But one […]
