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Newton Eco Technology Sdn Bhd was founded in 2014 in Malaysia and is focused on the development of energy-saving technology as well as green energy applications. It is a one-stop integrated total energy management solutions provider operating across Southeast Asia, with a strong focus in Malaysia. Executive Director, Nicole Szeto joins us to discuss the challenges they face, growth plans and more.

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As we inch towards wrapping up 2021, one of the major lessons gained as a result of the pandemic is the importance of digitisation, especially for businesses to build and maintain their presence in the market. However, while implementing digital solutions has indeed been one of the most popular trends for business owners, many are still reluctant to digitise business processes due to a number of factors - lack of familiarity and pricing being the most prominent reasons. To this end, Wilstech, a Malaysian-based business digitalisation company and recent digital solutions partner of Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC), aims to empower and elevate local SMEs.

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In the age of fast fashion and rampant consumerism, customers are beginning to take a longer, harder look at how they can keep up with the latest trends while keeping sustainability in mind. Thryffy, a fashion consumer-to-consumer marketplace app, is dedicated to helping Malaysians make the shift to thrift. Co-founder Azril Harahap discusses their mission of popularising pre-loved product purchases, as well as their exciting plans for expansion.

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Fetch Me Later is a boarding place for dogs that was founded in 2019, aiming to be the Disneyland for dogs, where pups can have a “pawsome day” or stay playing with their friends and get pampered with treats. Co-founder Sarah and Carlyn talk about being two self-proclaimed “dog-crazy women”, how they’ve been coping, and their passion for keeping everyone’s furry friends happy & healthy

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Qwork is a Malaysia-based staffing and recruiting platform that aims to empower talent and businesses to sustainably navigate the gig economy. We speak with CEO and co-founder Muna Munirah about building a specialised platform for giggers and connecting them with large and reputable organisations, the battle for fair pay and income security protections, as well as laying the foundation for the future of the flexi-work workforce.

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In 2020, the Malaysia Water Purifiers Market had a value of USD 353.2 million. By 2026, it is estimated to reach USD 653.10 million. A driving factor for this growth is the increasing concerns individuals have towards their health and well-being as they want to avoid the risk of drinking contaminated water. Intrix Group however has a convenient solution to this. They have developed a system where individuals will be able to drink water directly from their taps, which is unheard of in Malaysia. Tee Tone Vei, Founder of Intrix Group shares his plans on being a game changer in the water purifier market in Malaysia and his hopes for the company.

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With the rise of e-commerce and digitalisation, it’s more important than ever for SMEs to streamline their logistics and supply chain processes. Group CEO & co-founder of digital supply chain platform Hatio Group, Bernard Hor, discusses the company’s move from Korea to Malaysia, his passion for supporting Asian SMEs, and the trials and tribulations of the logistics sector.

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RECQA is a ready-to-use platform for knowledge sharing where users can upload their learnings through web links, video, documents, images and share these with other team members. Members also have the opportunity to connect with Subject Matter Experts should they have more questions and are in need of mentorship. Co-Founders Mazlita Mat Hassan and Sean Tay discuss why they started RECQA, their involvement with the Ministry of Education and more.

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As the year draws to a close and entrepreneurs get ready for the new year and the new things it will bring, Jeevan Sahadevan, Founder of Leverage Lab brings our focus and attention to what needs to end - the Necessary Endings. These are the businesses, processes, employees, relationships and things we need to give up, in order to move forward. Jeevan shares the 8 key areas to have necessary endings for entrepreneurs and everyone else to finish strong in 2021.

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Josens is a food-tech company that aims to revolutionise the F&B industry through the manufacturing and supply of future superfoods with microalgae as its core ingredient. Jag Kaurah, CEO of Josens talks to us about how he raised funds through equity crowdfunding, his goals for the company and more.

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