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Nestled in Kuching, The Ranee of Sarawak is a beacon of Malaysia's rich heritage. Founded by Rosemarie Wong, who studied at Central St.Martins and Chelsea College of Art & Design, The Ranee uniquely merges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. As we approach Malaysia Day celebrations, we spotlight this cultural jewel and its commitment to preserving local arts and heritage.

Image credits: theraneeofsarawak.com

Nestled in Kuching, The Ranee of Sarawak is a beacon of Malaysia's rich heritage. Founded by Rosemarie Wong, who studied at Central St.Martins and Chelsea College of Art & Design, The Ranee uniquely merges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. As we approach Malaysia Day celebrations, we spotlight this cultural jewel and its commitment to preserving local arts and heritage.

Image credits: theraneeofsarawak.com

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Enoku, formerly known as Enable OKU, is a social enterprise focused on bridging employment gaps between Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and employers. They advocate for a diverse work environment and offer services like business process outsourcing and manpower provision. Enoku supports PWDs through job preparedness, matching, and retainment, ensuring they find and thrive in suitable roles. Additionally, they assist employers in creating inclusive strategies, providing training on disability awareness, and ensuring the success of PWDs in their roles.

Enoku, formerly known as Enable OKU, is a social enterprise focused on bridging employment gaps between Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and employers. They advocate for a diverse work environment and offer services like business process outsourcing and manpower provision. Enoku supports PWDs through job preparedness, matching, and retainment, ensuring they find and thrive in suitable roles. Additionally, they assist employers in creating inclusive strategies, providing training on disability awareness, and ensuring the success of PWDs in their roles.

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SEDANIA Innovator started out as IDOTTV back in 2004. Back then the focus was to develop media content which was in line with the Founders experience, but instead they ventured into telcotech, allowing mobile subscribers to request and transfer credits to other prepaid subscribers.

Since then, the company changed its name to SEDANIA Innovator in 2013 and has expanded into fintech, healthtech, and greentech through its subsidiaries Sedania Technologies, Sedania As Salam Capital, and Offspring Inc, with healthcare representing 78% of revenue last year, followed by fintech at around 15%.

Today on Open for Business, we speak to Datuk Azrin Mohd Noor, Founder and Managing Director of Sedania Innovator about SEDANIA Innovator’s journey, its current focuses, and key priorities ahead.

SEDANIA Innovator started out as IDOTTV back in 2004. Back then the focus was to develop media content which was in line with the Founders experience, but instead they ventured into telcotech, allowing mobile subscribers to request and transfer credits to other prepaid subscribers.

Since then, the company changed its name to SEDANIA Innovator in 2013 and has expanded into fintech, healthtech, and greentech through its subsidiaries Sedania Technologies, Sedania As Salam Capital, and Offspring Inc, with healthcare representing 78% of revenue last year, followed by fintech at around 15%.

Today on Open for Business, we speak to Datuk Azrin Mohd Noor, Founder and Managing Director of Sedania Innovator about SEDANIA Innovator’s journey, its current focuses, and key priorities ahead.

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Founded in 2015, Flexi Storage was established to provide hassle-free and flexible self-storage service for homes and businesses here in Malaysia. Founded by Desmond How and Alex Lee, this startup hoped to provide a solution for folks who were caught between freeing up much needed space in their homes and getting rid of items that they weren’t ready to part with.

8 years later, the company has provided secure and flexible storage for personal and business use to more than 1,600 customers, now offers over 1,000 self-storage units, spanning over 85,000 square feet (sq ft) of gross floor area (GFA), and most notably is now know as StorHub Self Storage Malaysia following a majority-stake acquisition by Singapore’s largest self-storage operator, StorHub Group.

To walk us through the 8 year journey, what this acquisition means for them, and what lies ahead with StorHub in the picture, we speak to StorHub Self Storage Malaysia’s CEO - Desmond How, and COO Alex Lee, the co-founders of the company formerly known as Flexi Storage.

Founded in 2015, Flexi Storage was established to provide hassle-free and flexible self-storage service for homes and businesses here in Malaysia. Founded by Desmond How and Alex Lee, this startup hoped to provide a solution for folks who were caught between freeing up much needed space in their homes and getting rid of items that they weren’t ready to part with.

8 years later, the company has provided secure and flexible storage for personal and business use to more than 1,600 customers, now offers over 1,000 self-storage units, spanning over 85,000 square feet (sq ft) of gross floor area (GFA), and most notably is now know as StorHub Self Storage Malaysia following a majority-stake acquisition by Singapore’s largest self-storage operator, StorHub Group.

To walk us through the 8 year journey, what this acquisition means for them, and what lies ahead with StorHub in the picture, we speak to StorHub Self Storage Malaysia’s CEO - Desmond How, and COO Alex Lee, the co-founders of the company formerly known as Flexi Storage.

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Wownana Bakehouse is a unique bakery that specialises in vegan pastries, offering a range of products that are 100% dairy-free and egg-free.

Situated in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, they pride themselves on creating delectable treats that cater to various dietary needs, their signature offering is the Signature Banana Loaf, which has garnered attention and has been featured on platforms like Tatler Dining.

The bakehouse is known for its innovative approach, blending traditional baking with modern dietary preferences.

Today on the show, we speak to the founder Fiozznah about the rise of vegan bakeries, and the sustainability of such a niche market.

Wownana Bakehouse is a unique bakery that specialises in vegan pastries, offering a range of products that are 100% dairy-free and egg-free.

Situated in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, they pride themselves on creating delectable treats that cater to various dietary needs, their signature offering is the Signature Banana Loaf, which has garnered attention and has been featured on platforms like Tatler Dining.

The bakehouse is known for its innovative approach, blending traditional baking with modern dietary preferences.

Today on the show, we speak to the founder Fiozznah about the rise of vegan bakeries, and the sustainability of such a niche market.

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