Soonicorn Collective nurtures Malaysia's next unicorn founders
Coined from the phrase “soon-to-be unicorns'', Soonicorns are startups with the growth potential to become Unicorns. Dr. Sivapalan Vivekarajah, Co-Founder of Proficeo and Chairman of the Soonicorn Collective said to participate, startups need to have raised at least RM2 million in funding or have generated RM8 million in revenue over the last 12 months. The selected founders are all Chief Executive Officers or C-Level founders.
Thu Mar 28 2024
The Future Is Female: Kloth Circularity - Waste Not, Want Not
The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil & gas, and household are among the largest contributors to fabric waste. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Suzila Nik Hassan and Sarah Kedah, co-founders of Kloth Circularity, about their mission to keep fabrics out of our landfills.
Sun Feb 25 2024
The Future Is Female: PlusVibes — Redesigning Mental Health Support Pathways
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris explores the strategies and stories of empowerment behind accessible mental wellness. She speaks to Madiha Fuad, Founder & CEO of PlusVibes, a social enterprise seeking to reshape the landscape of mental health support in Malaysia. For her work in healthtech, Madiha was named as one of 2022’s ‘Women of the Future: 50 Rising Stars in ESG’.
Sun Dec 17 2023
Elon Musk is an 'engineer' but Bill Gates is a 'leader' - new research shows founder personality can dictate startup success
Research reveals that the personalities of founders are actually the most influential factor in startup success.
Fri Sep 22 2023
The Future is Female: Wahine Capital | Mitigating Gendered Financial Vulnerability
Women are significantly more financially impacted by life events such as death, divorce, illness, and retirement. How do we mitigate this gendered financial vulnerability? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Rejina Rahim and Sherry Sheriff, co-founders of Wahine Capital, a fintech startup with a focus on women’s financial empowerment.
Sun Jun 11 2023
AWANI Review: Paw Protection | The emergence of pet insurance in Malaysia
Oyen Pet Insurance has grown sixfold in the two years since its launch. Co-founders Kevin Hoong and Michelle Chin discuss their experience of building a digital-first pet insurance business and establishing credibility with pet owners.
Sat Apr 01 2023
Paris Fashion Week coloured by scandal and grief
Balenciaga tries to move past recent controversies while Vivienne Westwood and Paco Rabanne hold their first show since the founders' death.
Tue Feb 28 2023
AWANI Review: On-Demand Salary | Will it help workers’ escape debt trap?
On-demand salary service, also known as earned wage access (EWA), is catching on in Malaysia. Payd co-founders Justin Kong and Darvesh Daswani tell why everyone wins when employees have immediate access to wages before payday.
Wed Sep 21 2022
MCMC probes founders of beauty products, celebs uploading indecent content
MCMC in collaboration with police is conducting an investigation into three individuals who uploaded indecent and obscene content on their Instagram and Tik Tok accounts recently.
Thu Jun 16 2022
The Future is Female: Engaging refugees as stakeholders
Melisa Idris speaks to Arissa Jemaima Ikram and Davina Devarajan, co-founders of the NGO ‘Women for Refugees’ about working with, and advocating for, refugee women by engaging and empowering them as stakeholders.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Natalie Portman, French firm bring home the faux bacon
La Vie founders are banking their success on mastering imitation pork fat, setting it apart from other brands.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Muafakat Nasional not obliged to admit Bersatu - Mohamad Hasan
Mohamad said any party which wanted to join MN should resonate with the interests of MN founders UMNO and PAS.
Sun Dec 05 2021
Ismail Sabri encourages youth to be involved in digital business and gig economy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob welcomes and encourages more young people to be involved in digital business and the gig economy.
Thu Sep 09 2021
International TV academy rescinds Cuomo's Emmy for COVID briefings
In light of the investigation and Cuomo's resignation, the television academy "is rescinding his special 2020 International Emmy Award."
Wed Aug 25 2021
Ramsey Clark - One of the greatest champions of social justice
Ramsey Clark was the voice of justice, the unflinching spokesman of the downtrodden who could not be silenced by the might of power.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Malaysia sedia jalin kerjasama rapat dengan Arab Saudi dalam bidang tenaga diperbaharui
Malaysia sedia menjalin kerjasama rapat dengan Arab Saudi bagi meneroka potensi usaha sama serta bertukar-tukar ilmu dan pengalaman dalam bidang tenaga diperbaharui.
Thu May 16 2024
Kumpulan pro-ganja di Thailand bertemu Menteri Kesihatan
Kumpulan pro-ganja di Thailand berkumpul di Kementerian Kesihatan pada Khamis untuk membantah rancangan kerajaan menyenaraikan semula ganja sebagai dadah.
Thu May 16 2024
Jiran suspek bimbang, terkejut
Penduduk yang tinggal di kawasan kejiranan suspek yang menembak Perdana Menteri Slovakia, Robert Fico, mengakui bimbang dan terkejut, sehari selepas cubaan membunuh yang mendedahkan perpecahan politik di negara itu.
Thu May 16 2024
PM Slovakia ditembak: Jiran suspek bimbang, terkejut
Penduduk yang tinggal di kawasan kejiranan suspek yang menembak Perdana Menteri Slovakia, Robert Fico, mengakui bimbang dan terkejut, sehari selepas cubaan membunuh yang mendedahkan perpecahan politik di negara itu.
Thu May 16 2024
[TERKINI] Suspek sudah didakwa atas cubaan membunuh
Penembak itu bertindak bersendirian dan pernah mengambil bahagian dalam protes antikerajaan.
Thu May 16 2024
Cabaran penuhi citarasa jemaah dalam peraturan ketat Arab Saudi
Cabaran untuk menepati peraturan dan undang-undang kerajaan Arab Saudi yang lebih ketat berbanding di Malaysia antara kekangan utama buat petugas katering dalam operasi haji musim 1445M/2024 dalam menyediakan 2 juta pek makanan buat jemaah.
Thu May 16 2024
Wanita warga emas maut dilanggar kereta mengundur
Seorang wanita warga emas meninggal dunia dilanggar keretanya sendiri yang bergerak dalam keadaan mengundur, dipercayai akibat terlupa menarik brek tangan.
Thu May 16 2024
Perodua Masters: Hampir 300 pemain bakal berentap dalam edisi 2024
Biarpun pusingan kelayakan Sukan Olimpik Paris 2024 sudah berakhir, namun kejohanan itu tetap berjaya menarik penyertaan bintang dalam Top10 ranking dunia.
Thu May 16 2024
Sistem pendidikan harus di depan, terajui digitalisasi
Apa yang dibimbangi ketika ini ialah jika sistem pendidikan mampu bergerak seiring dengan kepesatan pembangunan khususnya dalam teknologi digital.
Thu May 16 2024
Lebih 1,000 individu ditahan di Kelantan
Polis menahan sejumlah 1,488 individu atas pelbagai kesalahan dadah dalam Operasi Tapis Bersepadu di seluruh Kelantan bagi tempoh 29 April hingga 15 Mei.
Thu May 16 2024