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We talk about data all the time, but do we really know how to harness the staggering amount of data that’s analyzed every second of every day? While some companies (see Netflix) are leveraging on data science in a big way, most organizations aren’t capitalizing - let alone monetizing - their data enough. We speak to Deviga Doreraja of The Tenth Floor about the democratization of data, the science behind “data science”, and how to use all of this to our advantage moving forward.

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We know that Malaysians love their Teh Tarik. We also know that Malaysia is a hotbed for diabetes and other NCDs. What if there was a product that allowed you to consume your favourite Teh Tarik and not have to worry about your sugar intake? That’s what the guys behind Potong Guler claim - all the sweetness of sugar, without the side effects. They use Stevia and Oligofructose to flavour their version of condensed milk.

We know that Malaysians love their Teh Tarik. We also know that Malaysia is a hotbed for diabetes and other NCDs. What if there was a product that allowed you to consume your favourite Teh Tarik and not have to worry about your sugar intake? That’s what the guys behind Potong Guler claim - all the sweetness of sugar, without the side effects. They use Stevia and Oligofructose to flavour their version of condensed milk.

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What exactly do you need in a warehousing and fulfillment facility? Does it really matter if the facility is Halal-compliant? Well according to Store & Send, it doesn’t hurt to provide your B2B and B2C customers with that added layer of protection and assurance. Plus, ecommerce businesses in China and Japan love it.

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What exactly do you need in a warehousing and fulfillment facility? Does it really matter if the facility is Halal-compliant? Well according to Store & Send, it doesn’t hurt to provide your B2B and B2C customers with that added layer of protection and assurance. Plus, ecommerce businesses in China and Japan love it.

Fire-related incidents are often not at the forefront of many homeowners' minds; they seem to be the stuff of TV dramas, as if they couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Unfortunately, more than 65% of fire-related accidents in Malaysia happen in residential areas, with a stunning lack of knowledge and education on fire safety as a big contributor. Marcus Liew, founder of Unique Fire, the biggest fire protection equipment factory as recognised by the Malaysian Book of Records, discusses how he spotted an important gap in the residential market, and his ups and downs as an entrepreneur.

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Fire-related incidents are often not at the forefront of many homeowners' minds; they seem to be the stuff of TV dramas, as if they couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Unfortunately, more than 65% of fire-related accidents in Malaysia happen in residential areas, with a stunning lack of knowledge and education on fire safety as a big contributor. Marcus Liew, founder of Unique Fire, the biggest fire protection equipment factory as recognised by the Malaysian Book of Records, discusses how he spotted an important gap in the residential market, and his ups and downs as an entrepreneur.

Memories fade, but jewellery is forever. At least, that’s the idea behind Lim Wen Kaii’s fashion jewellery company, 18 Celebration. We discuss the lessons he’s learned running both 18 Celebration and accessories brand 97Bros, his early-20s start to entrepreneurship in 2016, and what else is in store for his bright future.

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Memories fade, but jewellery is forever. At least, that’s the idea behind Lim Wen Kaii’s fashion jewellery company, 18 Celebration. We discuss the lessons he’s learned running both 18 Celebration and accessories brand 97Bros, his early-20s start to entrepreneurship in 2016, and what else is in store for his bright future.

Roomie is an app that allows hotels to engage with their customers and receive feedback in a more data-driven way. The app also allows customers to enjoy personalized on-demand services via a single platform. We speak to the CEO of Roomie (Malaysia) about the challenges of digitizing an overtly traditional sector, as well as expanding the service across the hospitality industry.

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