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Back in 2015 the founders of Masala wheels had an idea. They were going to jump on the food truck bandwagon that was sweeping the nation, except they were going to do it differently - they were going to add a bit of a social enterprise spin to it. They'd sell food during the day, and then at night they would distribute food to the urban poor. Fast forward to just a couple of weeks ago and COVID-19...

Hong Kong’s first unicorn, Lalamove is aggressively expanding across Asia by reaching out to local SMEs and startups to help fuel their growth. And with 98.5% of Malaysian businesses being SMEs, Malaysia has fast become a key market to Lalamove’s growth. We speak to Lalamove Malaysia about the on-demand logistics company’s winning differentiator, and their plans to mobilise and e...

Solid colognes have become a newer, more convenient way of smelling good without lugging a glass bottle around. That’s what got Nigel Alwis and Kimberly Xavier into the cologne game. A couple of creatives from the ad industry, the duo taught themselves how to mix bases, scents, and natural ingredients to create a range of colognes that serve a casual, urban market that favors practicality. W...

In line with World Water Day which was yesterday the 22nd of March, we speak to Ganesh Muren, the founder of Saora Industries: a social enterprise dedicated to getting clean and safe drinking water for rural and marginalized communities.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat with Dr. Michael Allen: a globally recognised leader in eLearning, the founder of author wear, macro media and most recently, ZebraZaps. Michael is also the author of the 2002 book "Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning" - what's considered the bible for e-learning instructional designers.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat with Dr. Michael Allen a globally recognised leader in eLearning, the founder of author wear, macro media and most recently ZebraZaps he literally wrote the book Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning in 2002 which is considered the bible for e-learning instructional designers.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Established in 2017 DoctorOnCall is Malaysia's first and largest digital health platform. Currently they offer telehealth consultations, an online pharmacy, medication delivery, credible health-related articles, doctors and specialist bookings. With more and more people having to work from home, could this be an ideal solution to some of our healthcare needs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Motorist is an online platform that strives to make the normally painful process of vehicle transactions quick and hassle-free for car owners. To date, Motorist has successfully transacted over 14,000 vehicles that are worth more than RM800m in vehicle value. We speak to its founder, Damian Sia about the popularity of the platform in its home base Singapore and its imminent plans to dominate the a...

Coworking spaces are the result of a booming startup and ‘self-made’ scene. With these spaces and facilities mushrooming in Malaysia, one has to wonder how they distinguish themselves from one another and stand out in a rapidly-growing landscape. We speak to Ganesh Mahendranathan, the Country Manager of Found8 - a prominent coworking facility HQ’d in Singapore with a few unique t...

In 2018, Travelodge burst back onto Malaysia’s hospitality scene with two hotels after a two decade absence. Now, after setting up their fourth branch in Ipoh, managing director Marcus Aw joins us to talk about Travelodge’s continuing expansion, how they’re dealing with COVID-19, and their aims for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat with Cornelius Low, a professional wrestler with the MYPW promotion and currently their national champion. From a performance perspective, there is a lot to take away from pro wrestling: from the physical demands to storytelling and needing to adapt to any situation. Strap in and let’s take a dive into a unique perspective on performance.   See omnystudio.co...

KLoé Hotel is designed in celebration of artistic pursuits. The bold architecture and interior design of KLoé Hotel serves as a background for Malaysian contemporary art and design, that is also featured in the handmade pieces around the hotel. Kloé has also partnered with local and regional artists to create 5 bespoke lofts that celebrate specific creative endeavours, namely,...

Shubam by Shatia is a collection of artisan statement clutches, designed for the everyday girl. From traditional Chinese silks, to Batik motifs and Indian embroidered designs, Shubam aims to inject heritage and the unexpected into looks around the world. We speak to the founder of Shubam, N.Shatiarubini about carving out a niche in the affordable luxury market, and the challenges in growing a home...

According to Alvin Chen, Malaysians waste about 45kg of food at EVERY wedding. That’s the niche, and the problem, that What A Waste is trying to solve. By packing and channeling excess food to underprivileged homes in a speedy manner, the social enterprise wants to tackle the food waste problem that we’re facing on a national, and global, scale. We speak to co-founder Alvin Chen about...

In line with International Women’s Day, Elaine Hong, co-founder & CEO of Enya, which offers a subscription service for organic cotton period products, shares how she hopes to dispel the stigma around discussing periods through this entrepreneurial endeavour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we chat with Kim Wan, a national team level ice hockey player and founder of KL Based Otomate Me. We dive into Kim’s love for Ice Hockey and how she was able to take the lessons she learned on the ice and apply them to her successful startup. Find out how in this episode of Beyond Performance on BFM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manja Company's mission is to reduce the cost of living for the majority of Malaysians with their first and main product - Baby Diapers. At a similar quality to better known brands, Manja are selling their products direct to consumer, at a much lower price point. We find out how they manage to do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Chin’s very personal experience at age 7 propelled him to develop Traqkid - a platform that mobilizes volunteers and engages ‘Safety Hubs’ when they’re alerted of a missing child. We speak to Simon about safety measures taken when working with the public, working with parents and children, as well as expanding to a wider coverage area in the future.  See omnystud...

23-year old entrepreneur Chang Yi-Hern joins us to discuss how Pokemon Go inspired him to create one of the top Sports apps available today. We discuss Jomrun’s incentivised running concept, why the company gravitates towards hiring millennials and how the running app is uniting Malaysians everywhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When people tell you to “measure your marketing”, they never say what exactly you need to measure - so how do you know if you or your staff are actually performing? Jeevan Sahadevan introduces 7 simple key performance indicators (KPIs) marketers can use to measure exactly how well a marketing campaign is performing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we chat with Dash Dhakshinamoorthy the founder of KL Based ecosystem and entrepreneur development companies Startup Malaysia and Momentum. We dive into the international experience that makes up Dash’s background and his views on what’s missing in the Malaysian Ecosystem and how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Find out how in this episode of beyond performance o...

Around five years ago, Ryea Sankaran appeared on our Open For Business Segment to talk about her homegrown family bakery. Their baked goods are organic, vegan, additive free and affordable. With growing awareness of the need for quality and environmentally sustainable ingredients, how has her business and model changed over the last few years? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With their own network of dedicated warehouses, Buyandship is helping Malaysians shop online with cheaper global shipping from almost every country around the world. We speak to Country Head of Buyandship in Malaysia & Singapore, Syatirah Safran about what Malaysians are purchasing overseas, how the solution is helping create a borderless retail experience, and how Buyandship is reducing the n...

In our series on 'Global Game Changers', Chidi Nuel Nwokeabia, MD of Macnuel Productions Ltd. in Lagos, Nigeria, talks about the costs of an average Nigerian movie, the future of the local film industry and the genre of Macnuel Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being on a healthy diet is tough. It’s hard enough to get decent food around work, and maybe even harder to prepare meals at home after a long day at the office. That’s the gap Iqa and Saiful are trying to fix with Chunky Monkeys - an on-demand Keto diet food delivery venture that aims to get good food to the everyday working adult. We speak to the Chunky Monkeys founders about the dec...