Open For Business

Phil’s Pizza started in August 2020 with its first outlet in Bangsar selling pizzas. This pizza place is founded by Sara Rashid and Phillip Dominic. They share their journey of starting a business during the pandemic, and how they use creative ways to differentiate themselves in the F&B crowd.

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Snackfood closed down back in 2020, and has found itself back in business, in a brand new location: Centrio at Pantai Hillpark. This charming gift emporium prides itself in not just providing the wonders of discovering the perfect gift, but also in elevating the in-store shopping experience for people.  We speak to Adeline Choong, founder and creative director of Snackfood, about this fresh start, and her journey in curating the store.

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We catch up with Bryan Chin, founder of the Malaysian sneaker community leader, SneakerLAH which was recently valued at RM35.2 million from NAVER through its affiliate company and reseller platform, KREAM. The strategic buyout sees KREAM choosing to take 22.47% stake (RM7.48 million) into Shake Hands Sdn Bhd., the parent company to SneakerLAH. How did a small community event wind up with such a valuation? Tune in to find out.

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Started in 1969, Getha is a lifestyle brand, featuring 100% natural latex. Inspired by the native word – getah, the brand name was thoughtfully chosen to represent a brand that is inherently from Malaysia, renowned for our high quality rubber and natural latex products. We speak to Melissa Tan, the CEO of Getha to share stories behind this business.

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In conjunction with Merdeka week, we’ll be speaking to local family businesses that thrived for generations. Chai Huat Hin was established back in 1972 selling dried seafood and traditional oriental groceries. In 2016, with the help of the founder’s granddaughter Lana Ng, they have leveled up by opening the doors to digitalisation. She shares the challenges at the initial stages of digitalisation and the success of being able to reach a younger audience, with a mission to keep the family tradition alive. 

Image Credit: Chai Huat Hin Trading Facebook Page

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We tend to associate batik with formal or traditional wear, but it's undeniable that batik has been making a comeback, as more local brands put a new and modern spin on batik wear for all occasions. One of those brands is Batik by Nellie Pop and Jee, run by a mother and daughter duo, doing their bit to bring slow fashion back in style. We speak to Wong Ann Jee, one of the co-founders, to find out more about how their Peranakan heritage influences their work in creating custom and unique pieces for their customers.

Image Credit: Batik by Nellie Pop & Jee Instagram Page

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Back in 2019, we had so many questions for Dylan about Split’s proposition to “pay for the customer first”. We then had so many questions about offering non-credit card instalment plans. Now, with ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ sweeping the e-commerce landscape, we have more questions about Split’s decision to go the other direction - save now, buy later, and get some discounts. We invite Dylan back on the show to talk about delaying instant gratification, enabling better financial decision making, and if ‘Save Now Buy Later’ is yet another idea that’s ahead of the curve.

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Sometimes coming up with your own idea and company is a struggle, and you want a helping hand. Enter MyLaksa, a local F&B outlet dedicated to sharing Penang Asam Laksa with the country - co-founder and managing director, Daniel Ong, explains how they’re providing entrepreneurial opportunities to aspiring business owners and how they’ve handled the struggles of the pandemic. 

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Sometimes coming up with your own idea and company is a struggle, and you want a helping hand. Enter MyLaksa, a local F&B outlet dedicated to sharing Penang Asam Laksa with the country - co-founder and managing director, Daniel Ong, explains how they’re providing entrepreneurial opportunities to aspiring business owners and how they’ve handled the struggles of the pandemic. 

Image Credit: MyLaksa

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Eclimo is Malaysia’s own EV motorbike maker that have been in business since 2008. They have worked with a myriad of clients which includes KFC, Polis Diraja Malaysia, Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah and Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang. 

As society grows more conscious about our carbon emissions and the environment, the EV space is heralded as the future of mobility. We’re joined by Dato’ Dennis Chuah, Founder and Executive Director of Eclimo to talk about business in the EV space.

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