From practicality to purpose driven: How an 86-year old hawker business can flourish in modern times
“With the advent of social media, the term “hawkerpreneur” was coined to give us a fancy label. If…
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“There is no formula but to keep trying” How Michelle Chai built a leading Malaysian snack company up from her lowest moment in life
“It was never an overnight success. There is no formula. There were so many times I wanted…
Why do restaurants fail so often and how to minimize them
Finding success in the restaurant industry isn’t easy, and this pandemic has illustrated that restaurants are failing hard.…
The importance of using design to tell a story, according to Shin Chang, the Malaysian architect who revives heritage sites
“There are so many new developments out there yet many are underutilized or are abandoned old buildings.” Known…
“Cancer has taught me to do what I love”, how Siew Heng became the master of trade of the 3D Jelly Art business
Jelly Alchemy was borne out of Sydney based professional jelly artist Siew Heng’s passion for food and…
It is in the details: More than just ice cream, how Licky Chan is a playground for grown ups
From the team that brought us Chocha Foodstore and JOLOKO, Rick Joore, Kit Yin Chan, Shin Chang and…
A Mental Health Crisis in the Hospitality Industry
“In our society, there is still a stigma around the term ‘mental health’, and seeing a therapist means…
Table Talk with Lee, Flaaah of REXKL Food Hall
It’s always exciting to see old iconic buildings brought back to life, and one notable icon is REXKL. Located…
Table Talk with Meng How, PURO KL of REXKL Food Hall
It’s always exciting to see old iconic buildings brought back to life, and one notable icon is REXKL.…
Aspiring entrepreneurs, what to look out for when scaling a homegrown business in a post-pandemic world
The Tapping Tapir started out as a popsicle business called Potong. The three co-founders Ivan Lee, Victor Tee…
