Here’s the story of a 36 Y/O Ipoh brand you may not have heard of that’s benefitting hawkers
[This is a sponsored article with Winner Foods Consolidated.] It was the early 1980s, and Madam Loh Ah Heng was a housewife with an entrepreneurial drive. She wanted to earn a side income to give her children a better life and future. While fast-food fried chicken brands were around at the time, she noticed that […]
SPH Media to acquire technology media company Tech in Asia
Singapore’s largest news publisher, SPH Media, has announced its plans to acquire homegrown startup and tech news outlet Tech in Asia (TIA) today (November 1). Through the acquisition, SPH Media looks to strengthen its news offerings, in particular that of its financial news publication, The Business Times (BT). This is part of the group’s efforts […]
WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy as it grapples with hefty losses, debts
Global coworking company WeWork is planning to file for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey as early as next week as the company grapples with hefty losses and a massive debt pile, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Tuesday (October 31). Following the WSJ’s report, the company’s shares tumbled […]
Specialising in books about nature, this PJ bookstore cafe was founded by conservationists
As Malaysians, one thing we’re highly proud of is the diversity and taste of our food. We constantly shout out about it to the world, and it also lingers in the thoughts of tourists. But another aspect that is less talked about, but stands equally notable, is our robust biodiversity. Earlier this year, The Star […]
This Melakan left her job in KL 7 yrs ago & opened a vintage gift shop cafe with her dad
People leave the city for a bunch of different reasons. Some people might want to be closer to their loved ones, or perhaps just want a change of pace from the hustle and bustle that comes with being an urbanite. But one of the most common reasons surely is the traffic. Such is the case […]
AI in kindergarten? How Ednovation ‘future-proofs’ the next gen with AI teaching programmes
For many Singaporean parents, ensuring that their children receive the best education is a key priority, and it all starts as early as their formative years. While some parents decide their child’s preschool based on its location and school fees, there are parents who enrol their child in preschools with unique teaching methods, such as […]
We spent 8 months growing these seed popsicles from a M’sian brand, here are the results
This is an article that’s been eight months in the making. December last year, we wrote about a local business by the name of Poptanical. It specialises in seed pops—little “popsicles” made by moulding seeds, peat moss, and clay into a circular disk shape, which is then stuck onto the end of a labelled wooden […]
This M’sian studio’s 1st PC game was harshly rated, now it seeks redemption with a sequel
Walking around the Malaysia Digital Content Festival (MYDCF) in late September, I came across a familiar logo. “Chiyo,” I read on the poster. Then, I looked up. “Nimbus Games?” Screams, laughs, and frustrations are what coloured my experience with Nimbus Games’ Malice, a horror co-op game released in 2022. No, it wasn’t the best game […]
Oppo’s new RM7,999 foldable phone is lightweight with a high-spec ultrawide camera, so what?
It feels like everyone has been giving the Oppo Find N3 Flip its flowers, but where’s the love for its bigger sibling, the Oppo Find N3? A part of Oppo’s latest lineup, the Find N3 is a foldable phone measuring at 7.8 inches in height. When unfolded, the width goes from 73.3 mm to 143.1 […]
Entrepreneurs put Cradle, MRANTI & Cyberview in the hot seat, here’s what was discussed
Perhaps one of the rowdiest panel discussions during NEXEA’s recent Entrepreneur Summit IV was the one titled: “Open Dialogue with Audience: Future of Malaysian Startup Ecosystem”. On the panel were familiar names such as: Moderating this star-studded panel was Adlin Yusman, the managing director of Endeavor Malaysia. Unlike other discussions, this one was hosted as […]
He left a stable job to restart his S’wakian noodle biz, now it’s a full-fledged shop in PJ
When you’re faced with challenging times, it’s natural to crave a sense of familiarity. It could be the touch of a parent or partner, the scent of your childhood home, or even the comfort food you grew up eating. For Gary and his wife, Sharon, the pandemic and Gary’s retrenchment in November 2020 made them homesick […]
New gacha RPG Reverse 1999 has been getting lots of hype, here’s our early review
Going into Reverse 1999, I confess I was a bit of a hater. I mean, I kept getting blasted with their ads on social media, and as interesting as the premise seemed, any ad would start to get annoying after the fourth or fifth time you’re forced to watch it. Still, the ads did their […]
Learn how to leverage cloud solutions for your biz by joining this free webinar in November
[This is a sponsored article with Time.] Time Digital Masterclass is an ongoing webinar series by Time. The free masterclasses cover a diverse set of topics designed to empower SME owners with valuable knowledge for achieving business success in the digital world. Four classes have been hosted so far this year, with a hybrid event […]
Generali M’sia & UNDP want innovative insurance ideas, winning solutions get up to US$40K
[Written in partnership with Generali, but the editorial team had full control over the content.] Through their Insurance Innovation Challenge Fund (IICF), Generali and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are seeking innovative insurance solutions that will enhance the resilience of SMEs in Malaysia. A United Nations organisation, the UNDP fights to end the injustice of […]
Here’s a masterlist of all the tax reliefs individuals can claim for YA 2023 in Malaysia
Tax season will be coming up early next year for Malaysians making an income of at least RM34,000 for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2023. Those who have received their Income Tax Return (EA) Form can do this on the MyTax portal by logging in or registering for the first time. Some amendments in tax […]
AI already makes 4 million decisions at OCBC each day, as the bank adds ChatGPT to the mix
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Starting this November OCBC will be rolling out a dedicated ChatGPT-powered client to all 30,000 of its employees worldwide, following a successful six month trial on a group of 1,000, which concluded last month. You may be wondering — “so what? Doesn’t […]
MOM data: S’pore job market slows down – fewer companies hiring, only 18% plan to raise wages
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has just published its usual advance release of labour market data for the just-concluded third quarter. It’s a set of the most important — and most current — figures about trends in local employment, as the full […]
One of Michelin’s best hotels in M’sia, here’s what a workcation at Else KL was like
This is a workcation series where we personally visit and review hotels, resorts, and more, to find out how well they cater to digital nomads and hybrid professionals. Hotel highlights: ✓ Situated in a historic building in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown ✓ Lots of common areas to relax or work in, such as the Sunken […]
It costs M’sia RM64 million per year to mint new coins, this new service aims to change that
Based on statistics between 2019 and 2021, on average, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has minted about 800 million new coins at an estimated cost of RM64 million annually. However, the thing is, many of us probably have an abundance of coins lying somewhere, be it in some piggy bank, in a coin pouch, or just […]
This M’sian started a dessert biz at 24 Y/O. 9 years later, it’s become a popular patisserie.
The year was 2014 and Edwin Chan was in his home kitchen. Self-proclaimed to be young and naive at the age of 24, he challenged himself to master one of the hardest desserts—macarons. Beat your egg whites too little or too much and you’re left with flat macarons. Fold in your powdered sugar and almond […]
S’pore startup Qosmosys raises US$100 million to launch a mining vehicle to the Moon by 2027
Singapore-based Qosmosys has just announced securing US$100 million in seed funding for its ZeusX lunar mining vehicle, which it is developing in collaboration with Airbus. Founded in 2020 with branches in France and the US, the company has an ambitious plan to send its prototype lander to the Moon as early as the first quarter […]
YouTrip raises US$50M to fuel product and market expansion – looks to hire over 100 new staff
Homegrown multi-currency digital payments platform YouTrip announced today (October 26) that it has raised US$50 million in its latest Series B funding round. The funding round, which was led by new investor and global venture capital firm Lightspeed, brings the company’s total funds raised to over US$100 million since its inception. With the new injection […]
Goodbye programmers: Team of AI bots develops software in 7 minutes instead of 4 weeks
Back in July, a team of researchers proved that ChatGPT is able to design a simple, producible microchip from scratch in under 100 minutes, following human instructions provided in plain English. Last month, another group — working at universities in China and the US — decided to take a step further and cut the humans […]
Plan for the unexpected: How to protect financial assets and welfare amid life’s uncertainties
A month after its co-founder, Derek Ong, tragically passed away, homegrown hospitality group Tipsy Collective finds itself at a crossroads. The loss of a visionary leader, at the young age of 35, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the group’s future. Derek and his close friend, David Gan, co-founded Tipsy Collective in 2018, and […]
SWITCH 2023 is returning on Oct 31 – Here’s everything you need to know about the event
The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) is back with their flagship event happening from October 31 to November 2 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands. For this year’s event, the three-day event will feature the final round of SLINGSHOT 2023, a pitching competition for deep tech startups worldwide. […]
Bryan Loo spills the tea on Tealive’s success, here are 6 lessons for entrepreneurs
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’ve probably heard of Tealive. Yes, the brand that fuelled the bubble tea craze in Malaysia and now has a presence in seven other countries with close to a thousand stores worldwide. And the mastermind behind this popular beverage brand is Bryan Loo, the entrepreneur who’s […]
This M’sian chef spent RM40k to hatch his 1st call duck, now runs a Ipoh café with 4 ducks
This Malaysian chef started a duck café in Ipoh. No, not a café serving duck, but a café with ducks. Live ones. Lucas, the founder of said duck café, used to work in a five-star hotel in Shanghai, but after the pandemic, he found himself back in Malaysia. One day, as he was cleaning up […]
Bank Rakyat teams up with CelcomDigi to become “Malaysia’s first 5G-connected bank”
Making a “bold move into a new era of digital banking”, Bank Rakyat announced on October 24 that it is future-proofing its banking operations through 5G connectivity, powered by CelcomDigi. According to the press release, this makes them Malaysia’s first 5G-connected bank. This will drive the bank’s endeavour of providing end-to-end smart banking solutions and […]
“People don’t buy like they used to”: M’sian mooncake sellers adapt to new gifting habits
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, there’s one treat that’s been a part of the celebration for centuries—mooncakes. According to China Highlights, the custom can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty, when rebels would send hidden messages to each other through mooncakes. Nowadays, the festival is a time where families come together to light lanterns, eat […]
M’sian startups that have gone global on how entrepreneurs can conquer international markets
A major milestone that many brands covet and work towards is the opportunity to bring their business onto the global stage. By expanding to new countries, entrepreneurs are able to increase their customer base, increase their revenue potentials, gain access to global talents and foreign investor opportunities, and enhance their product diversification. But what are […]
