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As the commercial significance of credentials has grown, certificate fraud has become an international issue. Governance of certificate production, validation, maintenance, and storage is equally difficult. CERTIIFY is revolutionising the certification process with its user-friendly and secure platform, powered by blockchain technology to eliminate certification fraud and provide unparalleled trus...

The recent strike by our doctors further highlighted the many challenges faced by the medical practitioners in the field such as bullying and burnout culture. But, as a medical practitioner, are there any other career paths available, other than working as a clinical doctor? Established in 2020, Medic Footprints is driven to help doctors explore other medical professions, clinical and non-clinical...

Shi Wen has been a full-time corporate lawyer for more than 12 years, and she founded a non-profit enterprise called SESO in 2020 that aims to combat food waste and food poverty. We discuss all the hats she is wearing, and the challenges that come with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim May Chee, is the Founder and CEO of COCODry. CocoDry is a blow-dry bar salon in Kuala Lumpur, and within the span of 4 years, it has expanded to three branches with its recent one in KL Platinum Park. Kim talks about spearheading her business expansions and the difficulties of managing people within a company that heavily relies on customer-facing talent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The global FMCG market size was valued at $11,490.9 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $18,939.4 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% from 2022 to 2031. Wellsen, a professional hair salon brand, owned, manufactured, and distributed by WeGlobe, was founded in 1993 by Seng San Bing together with Hung Shun Neng. 30 years on, it is now led by Seng Sin Mon, Seng’s d...

The lockdowns during the pandemic has highlighted an often overlooked issue within our society which is mental health. Fortunately, with the efforts taken by corporates and citizens alike, more and more people are open to seek assistance as the awareness of the importance in preserving a positive mentality spreads far and wide. ECHO Malaysia (Everyone Can Help Out) was established just in the past...

Crystal Lim-Lange is a leadership and talent development expert, writer and educator and has been recognised as a “LinkedIn Top Voice.” She also co-authored the bestseller "Deep Human" and writes for Channel NewsAsia as an expert contributor on human capital. She is also a founder of Forest Wolf, a talent development consultancy that combines thought leadership in psychology with experience in lar...

Amanda Cua is an entrepreneur based in the Philippines and started her own newsletter startup two years ago when she was 19 years old. Having more than 12,000 subscribers now, how did she manage to do this all by herself? How did she talk to venture capitalists to get funding for her startup? What drove her towards tech? The 21-year-old entrepreneur tells us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

According to 2021’s data, women who are working in tech have reached 35%. But as this number increases, are there still biases and challenges that women face in science, tech and innovation? How can we encourage more women to participate in science and tech? We ask Dzuleira Abu Bakar, CEO of MRANTI her opinion, and get the lowdown on what it would take to turn half of the population towards tech....

IP refers to any creative work, such as inventions, designs, logos, or software, that you own or have the rights to use. It may seem initially daunting or time consuming, but protecting your IP is well worth the time and effort . If you don't protect your IP properly, you might lose control over it, face legal disputes, or miss out on potential revenue. Biruntha helps us navigate through the compl...

If you didn’t know, a lecturer from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) School of Aerospace Engineering, Dr. Norilmi Amilia Ismail has been selected out of 100 women as the sole Malaysian to participate as a mentor in the Space4Women programme, a project under the purview of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). UNOOSA was established with the aim of offering educational and...

Women still are underrepresented in science. According to UN data, women are typically given smaller research grants than their male counterparts. Does Malaysia reflect the same situation? Jessica Ooi Sui Ying is a PhD candidate at The University of Nottingham Malaysia. Her project now revolves around developing a device to detect ovarian cancer. She shares her experience as a former pharmacist an...

Dr Mastura Rosly was a psychiatrist at the Ministry of Health, and she served at the Ministry for 14 years cumulatively across various roles. She is now at Mind Matters Specialist Clinic, a private clinic for psychiatric and psychological services. We discuss the challenges faced as a psychiatrist at MOH, and why companies should prioritise employee wellbeing. Photo Credits: Freepik | DCStudio See...

According to an article by TheEdgeMarket, Malaysia’s inflation rate increased by 4% in November 2022 year-by-year and understandably, people are looking into different methods of strengthening their financial assets; the popular one being investing. Financial illiteracy is arguably the main reason some people avoid indulging in it all together. But according to Nadia Ismadi, that is not the case....

Cult Creative is a platform that concentrates on developing a place where creatives may present their work, network with other creatives, and find employment. With the help of the professional networking app Cult Creative, passionate creatives can easily discover jobs, connect with others, and show off their work. We speak to Shermaine Wong, the co-founder and CEO of Cult Creative. Photo Credits:...

International Women’s Day is a particularly important day that honours the social, economic, and political accomplishments of women all around the world. Mercedes-Benz was one of the first businesses in Germany to voluntarily declare a goal in 2006. They pledged to increase the number of women in senior management positions to 20% globally by the end of 2020. As of 2021 women now account for 22.5%...

Queenie Man is the founder and CEO of The Project Futurus. It is a social enterprise in Hong Kong that commits to help with transforming and promoting the future of ageing. The Project Futures has a platform called “Captain Softmeal" as a platform to allow easier dining for elders and patients suffering from dysphagia (swallowing problem). Queenie discusses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the government's commitment to protecting the rights of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia. How badly are some Malaysian companies or recruitment agencies treating migrant workers? Zenna Law and two co-founders are now running what they claim to be the first ethical foreign labour recruitment agency called Pinkcollar. We explore what she has been doi...

Currently, there are more opportunities to engage in games, more strong female leads in video games, and most crucially, more strong female leads in the gaming industry. Although there has been a noticeable increase in the number of women, it is also obvious that this business is still dominated by men. In addition, the bulk of the more well-known faces in gaming are male. Sophie Azlan, a young fe...

Founded in 1992, Karen Barnes Dance offered high-quality dancing training in small groups. In Karen Barnes Dance, each student receives an individualised education to ensure that each person is treated with respect. We speak to Karen Barnes, the founder of Karen Barnes Dance to hear about her journey and vision of the ballet industry in Malaysia. Photo Credit : Shutterstock | NK D.LIGHT See omnyst...

Proper education is important in breaking the poverty cycle and is able to transform lives. But is tertiary education accessible to Malaysian SPM graduates in Malaysia? We speak to Ida Thien, co-founder of Closing the Gap Malaysia and the acting CEO of Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation as she aims to close the gap towards fair quality university access for all. Photo Credit : Shutterstock | Drazen Zig...

One fact you need to know about women in science is that women scientists represent just 33.3 percent of researchers globally. Women are leading ground-breaking research across the world but their work rarely gains the recognition it deserves. Why did it happen? We speak to Assistant Professor Dr. Alison Wee Kim Shan, Assistant Professor Dr. Nadiah Abu, and Associate Professor Dr. Mariatulqabtiah...

Voted as the number one Chinese confinement food delivery service in the Klang Valley, Phoenix Signature Kitchen strives to combine old and new traditions and practices. Ng Mun Foong, the founder of Phoenix Signature Kitchen joins us today to share how they give the best care to the mother. Photo Credit : Facebook | Phoenix Signature Kitchen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young people can achieve big things and they should be celebrated. At the age of 22, with a master’s degree in Management, Alicia Tien is the former CEO of QFinity, an accelerator that aims to help international businesses enter the Chinese market. We speak to her to explore more of her achievements and goals. Photo Credit : shutterstock | fizkes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

FFF Media is an independent social news network, focused on creating video and graphic content. Ariel Koh, the brainchild of FFF Media shares her views on the future of content creation. Photo Credit : Instagram | riel.talk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.