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Reams Technologies is a solutions provider focusing mainly on maintenance management. They provide a management platform that centralises maintenance information and facilitates maintenance operations. Delvin Yeoh, CEO and Founder of Reams Technologies explains how they are trying to evolve the industry's performance with technology. Image Credit: Reams Technologies Facebook Page See omnystudio.co...

The 4th Industrial Revolution has been a long-standing topic of conversation.  Although the manufacturing sector has led our nation's economy with digitalised logistics and warehousing technology, the growth progress of IR4.0 within our industries has been stagnant. Sustainable, yes, but the sector is hardly progressing in comparison to some of its regional peers like Singapore and Japan for...

Digitalisation has been one of the biggest buzzwords to come out of the pandemic, but you may not have all the answers or solutions to your techy problems. That’s where companies like VLAN.Asia come in; Lance Cheang, founder & managing director, explains how they are helping businesses as the forefront technology concierge. Image Credit:  VLAN Asia Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listene...

The Autism Cafe Project (ACP) is a labour of love that came about from a father’s concern for his autistic son’s wellbeing and future independence. From the initial plan of providing a space for children with special needs to impart a sense of purpose in their lives, the Autism Cafe Project has evolved into a platform to train autistic youths in the entrepreneurial spirit and help them achieve a s...

Founded by Cynn Chua & Pei Ying in October 2018, Summorie wants to make the best notebooks and stationery for Malaysians. They share their journey, everything from pen to paper.  Image Credit: Summorie Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysian athletes always face the issues of lack of funds, which pushes many to  end up as a coach or go back to the academic path. To encourage Malaysian athletes, a push in the right direction is needed to make them believe in their capability and talent by providing the appropriate resources. Thus, OVER was born, and founder Low Yi Xian shares how the business model helps Malaysian athlet...

Pivoting from their luxury style, Sacoor Group’s launch of Sacoor Blue is inspired by the idea of living a sustainable lifestyle and taking care of the Earth. Their relaxed styles and environmentally conscious outlook echo the sentiments of the Gen Z market, which continues to voice out its concern for the planet. We hear from Hugo Carriço, Sacoor Group’s Chief Operations Officer about the pivot....

How do you manage all the balancing factors of working in an industry as complicated as politics? Well, sometimes you need a little help. Dr. Sophie Lemiere, director of political consultancy firm SoCo, takes us through what political consultancy entails and what entrepreneurs in general can learn from it.  Image Credit: Shutterstock | fizkes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Aonic was born as a commercial drone solutions provider for enterprises looking to modernise their operation workflow. While they are no stranger to the commercial drone industry, they are looking to expand beyond the skies and to build an ecosystem beyond just their core drone capabilities. Cheong Jin Xi, founder and CEO of Aonic, gives us a peek into this unique industry.  Image Credit: Aon...

In 2020, Alyssa Lee founded The Petal Archive with her sister by pressing and drying real fresh flowers, then embedding them in resin before transforming them into jewellery pieces. She joins us to explain the concept of jewellery as time capsules and a reflection of their customers’ individuality. Image Credit: The Petal Archive Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making a home isn’t just about the sofas you choose or the colour of your walls, but how do you know what decisions to make in creating your space? Xavier Mah, the founder of Pokok Asia shares the story of creating this home & living trends platform, and the importance of guiding home and property owners towards their dreams. Image Credit: Pokok Asia Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Companies are racing towards digitalisation; and whilst this is the direction they need to be heading in, especially in 2022, it can be an expensive endeavour especially for SMEs and MSMEs. Current tools that are available for productivity and cybersecurity are either free (with caveats) or extremely expensive for a small business. This is where the partnership between Open-Xchange, BigDomain and...

We all have our insecurities, and we’ve all gone through awkward periods of life where we feel ashamed or worried about those insecurities. Maybe, instead of hiding those insecurities, we need to find a way to take pride in them instead. Esther Erin and Ethan Wong, co-founders of Dododots Beauty Patch, discuss how they’re using this approach with acne, and how they utilise collaborations to conduc...

Throwing away used furniture that’s still in good shape is a waste, but giving it away gets you nothing. On the flipside, what if you’ve got an unfurnished house or are just looking to replace furniture with attractive but inexpensive second hand options? Johnson Goh, owner of Unearth Store, shares his unique business that helps connect sellers and buyers of used furniture and other bulky items. I...

Bake with Yen has become an established name for baking supplies, especially as they offer lower prices for baking ingredients in the market. Bake With Yen specialises in the manufacturing, supply & distribution, and retail of baking ingredients, premixes, accessories and tools. Alexandre Rosso, Bake With Yen’s newly appointed CEO, shares how Bake with Yen operates and their expansion plans.&n...

Project ID is a social enterprise that designs innovative student-centric experiences. They aim to empower students, particularly those from underserved communities, with a sense of possibility and to pursue their dreams. Since the start of the pandemic, they have run over 300 virtual workshops and continuously innovate their approach to  learning. Kelvin Tan, CEO of Project ID, explains how...

Tymba Education Group is a privately-owned Bumiputera Professional Accountancy Training Centre, led by founder, Airil Razali and his team of Chartered Accountants. Starting with only 30 students, TYMBA has now grown to over 2,000 students within a year, and so far have successfully produced several global prize-winners and attained consistent higher average passing rates compared to the world aver...

Many people unfortunately found themselves out of a job when the pandemic hit, with areas like the travel & tourism industry being especially affected. For some, they managed to pull themselves back up into new ventures - and since then have created new careers for themselves. Afiq Nazar, director of Grill Haven, shares how Grill Haven came from a couple of grounded pilots, and where they’re h...

Shahnaz Interiors is dedicated to transforming the nation’s healthcare facilities from monolithic concrete blocks to inspiring and contemporary spaces for healing the patients. Nazrin Shahnaz, the CEO of Shahnaz Interiors shares how they intend to humanise the hospital experience, and why this is crucial in light of the pandemic. Image Credit: Shahnaz Interiors Official Website See omnystudio.com/...

Founders of Bash Clothing, Cecilia Ooi and Maxine Khor, have been running their e-commerce clothing business since 2014 with more than 1,400 products ranging from clothing, accessories, shoes, and homeware available on their website. They join us to share their journey of being in the fashion industry for eight years.  Image Credit: BASH Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

2007 marks the birth of Eyez Optometry. In a span of 15 years, it has grown with 13 outlets across the country. Its mission is to be the revolutionary optical trader that brings the industry to new heights. Founder Kevin Siew joins us to talk about his vision. Image Credit: Eyez Optometry Official Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though selling through Facebook Live has been gaining popularity in Southeast Asia for years, many vendors are still going through their comments afterward and using pen-and-paper to collect orders. Wong Zi Yang, CEO, explains how Upmesh automates the checkout process and ultimately, the intent for its final form as a platform where people can discover new live commerce sellers across differe...

It takes a lot for a business to stand the test of time, especially given the comings and goings of the past decade. Jan Wong and Daryll Tan, co-founders of OpenMinds Resources, prove that while it is an uphill battle, it is not impossible to actually hit that sweet 10 year milestone.  Image Credit: OpenMinds Resources Official Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packtica started out as a security printing company providing security solutions for businesses through variable data printings (VDP) as well as online authentication systems. Today, they have expanded to other Asian countries such as Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. Bryant Kooh, founder and SEA managing director of Packtica shares how they grew into the market position they are in to...

Education should be affordable and accessible to anyone, anywhere. ReSkills is a platform that connects students and educators via interactive online courses. They seek to address rising education costs, preparing the youth with the right skill sets, and also the disruption of offline education due to the pandemic. Jin Tan, founder and CEO of ReSkills, joins us to discuss their efforts in making e...