When the founder of Valyo kept noticing prices at his local minimart going up, he had no simple way to confirm it. That small frustration got him thinking about how useful it would be to track prices properly, and what it could mean if that data was shared with others. That idea became Valyo, a…
When the team behind Urby looked at the Malaysian property market, they did not see a shortage of homes. They saw the opposite. Vacant houses sitting in familiar neighbourhoods like Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya, slowly falling into disrepair, while most Malaysians could not afford to do anything about it. So they built a platform…
When founders Hari, Dato Siva and Vishnu started Value Food, they saw a growing problem across the F&B industry, perfectly edible food being thrown away simply because it was unsold. After witnessing food wastage firsthand in the retail food industry, they created a platform that connects cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and retailers with consumers through…
When Jacky Lee returned to Malaysia after working in the UK, he realized how stressful and manual personal tax filing still felt for many Malaysians. It started as a simple idea sketched on a restaurant wall that eventually became TaxMe, a personal tax management app designed to help users track receipts, discover tax reliefs, and…
When software developer Amirul started building Retrx, he was not chasing a business idea. He was solving a frustration he kept running into during grocery runs, wondering whether prices had gone up, what he paid last time, and whether he had bought something before. No simple tool existed to answer those questions, so he built…
When Shieqa and Zharif started Jazztify, they wanted to do more than just perform music; they wanted to create experiences people could truly feel and remember. Through passion, dedication, and a shared love for elegant live music, the husband-and-wife duo have built a career bringing warmth, emotion, and sophistication to weddings, corporate events, and intimate…
Since launching in 2025, @desha_propertypartners has been redefining what it means to be in real estate. They’re not just selling homes, but also educating Malaysians to make smarter, more strategic property decisions. Founded by husband-and-wife team Deva and Sharmila, Desha Property Partners was born out of a desire to break free from the 9-to-5 grind…
When Sandra founded The Brewing Space, it wasn’t just about starting a business, it was about creating an intentional pause in a world that’s always rushing. After 18 years building a career in recruitment and talent across Asia, Sandra transitioned into Positive Psychology and career coaching, blending her corporate expertise with a deep passion for…
When Weii Yie (@therapywithwy) made the shift from corporate HR into full-time therapy, it wasn’t just a career change; it was a deliberate step toward building work that felt meaningful and sustainable. In this interview, Weii Yie shares her journey into full-time therapy, the unique way she works with clients, and the lessons she’s learned…
When Grace Loo stepped into the world of finance, it wasn’t with a grand plan but with resilience shaped by loss, grit, and necessity. It began as part-time insurance work to fund her studies which evolved into a calling; to guide people through their financial journeys with both clarity and compassion. In this interview, she…