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Courtsite, a Malaysian-built web app, is changing the game for budding athletes and sports enthusiasts with a centralised booking system for sports facilities. Easily accessible via any mobile or web browser, the platform allows users to digitally book sporting facilities across eight states for a variety of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many women stop exercising once they find out that they are pregnant. Is it safe for pregnant women to exercise? Three mothers founded B studios, a fitness centre run by mothers for mothers. Loh Huey Shin and Nadia Azahari, the founders of B Studios, sat down to talk to us about fitness for mothers. Photo Credit : Facebook | B Studios -Bumps Bubs & BurpeesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past 2 years have not been easy for many industries especially for those involved in the travel and tourism sector. Universal Holidays Travel and Tourism has not only weathered the storm but continued to grow and function as a complete B2B Travel Management Company providing qualitative travel-related services and products consisting of hotels, furnished serviced apartments, transfers and tour packages for travellers globally. We speak to Zahira Tahir, founder and CEO of Universal Holidays Travel and Tourism to hear about her journey.Photo Credit : Shutterstock | DimaBerlinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petworld is the parent company of the familiar pet food brands on retail shelves, such as ProDiet, ProBalance and Natural Clump. We spoke to Choy Peng Yew, the Group CEO of PetWorld to discuss his business operations and him being among the Top Nominees of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Malaysia awards.Photo Credit : Facebook | ProBalance | ProDietSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five decades ago, people were using bamboo or heavier aluminium poles which is less efficient for harvesting and pruning tall oil palms and coconuts. To solve this problem, TenAsia was born and became the pioneer in the development of carbon fibre composite telescopic pole technology to harvest oil palm. Casey Teh, the president of TenAsia and also one of the nominees for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Malaysia joins us today to share the story behind this unique technology.Photo Credit : Facebook | TenAsia Corporation Sdn BhdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Atap connects property owners to trusted interior designers across Malaysia. Their platform allows property owners to view the profiles and portfolios of verified interior designer firms; provides educational and inspirational content on interior design and renovation, and ultimately connects property owners looking to renovate to an interior design firm of their choosing or a few recommended by the Atap team.Photo Credit : Seow Yao HanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tapauware is a reusable food container service, designed to reduce single-use food delivery packaging from going into landfills. Its venture builder Jehan Omar is here with us to unpack and unload what Tapauware is all about.Photo Credit : Facebook | Tapauware.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in July 2021, Bantu Aid is a community friendly food aid distribution platform that connects those in need of help to the nearest foodbank & volunteers which was started by Anas Amdan.  Bantu Aid is a platform under Bantu Heroes.  Anas formed a company Kasi Gegar Entertainment SDN BHD as a Music Producer.  He has been actively involved in producing, composing and arranging music until today. Together with a few friends, he founded Sabah Bangkit Youth Movement which focuses on empowering the youth through performing arts & community service. Anas is also the owner of Nook Cafe Kota Kinabalu.Photo Credit : Facebook | Bantu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Langit Collective promotes unique and heirloom agriculture produce from smallholder farms in East Malaysia to larger markets. Sourced directly from farmers and procured at a fair price - a minimum of 35% of the retail proceeds go directly to the farmers.  They also curate intentional experiential trips to these villages to bring consumers further upstream to understand and appreciate the artistry that goes into the planting and production of these quality products. Chan Zi Xiang and Lilian Chen, the co-founders of Langit Collective, share their journey with us.Photo Credit: Facebook | LangitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to go from serving meals on wheels to surviving lockdowns to finally finding a brick and mortar home? Azhan Benny Foo, managing partner of Tex-Mex F&B outlet Gringo’s, tells us what it’s like to take business from a food truck to a full-blown restaurant.  Photo Credit : Instagram | gringosmalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.