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The importance of STEM education has increased significantly for our children. A lot of schools have been implementing this system into their syllabus, with efforts to break the rigidity of traditional school structure, 5T3M wants to complement school programs and provide supplementary STEM education for all children by making it. Mr EH Lim, CEO of 5T3M joins us to explain why education through technology is so important. Image Credit: 5T3M WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ley Vin Khoo and Bryan Tan, co-founders of local artisanal soy sauce brand Shoyu Bros, talk about the art of making this delicious elixir from scratch, how they’re innovating an Asian pantry staple, and the lessons they’ve learned about entrepreneurship along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change is no longer a ‘when’, or an ‘if’. It’s here. We might not be able to roll back the damage that’s been done – but we might be able to mitigate any further damage by adopting renewable energy sources. In line with that, Ong Hang Ping of Fabulous Sunview explains how they’ve been harnessing solar energy to reduce carbon emissions as the premiere solar panel supplier and installation company in MalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gini and Michelle, the second-generation business operators of Mum Mum Snacks, talk to us about convincing the founders of the traditional snack retailers to take a chance on going online. They discuss the pains of starting everything from scratch, building trust and sales online, as well as lessons learned along the way.Image Credit: Mum Mum Snacks Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you do a search on Rooftop Farms in Malaysia, you’ll find less than 20. Why has this concept not been more widely adopted, and what does it take to run one?  Emil Jihan from Fresh Growcer shares his thoughts on his pesticide-free self-harvesting aquaponics farm, located on top of 1 Utama.Image Credit: Freshgrowcer Instagram pageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 During the pandemic, we saw many trends emerge. Whether it was Korean coffee, home baking, or even plant collecting. Some people switched it up and decided to launch a business on the back of these trends. One such person is Zen Thian, she decided to start making her own Kombucha - and that experiment turned into a business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long has it been since you had really good cake? The people behind Kooky Cream are a passionate bunch striving for handmade, handcrafted, baked fresh daily goodies for those with a sweet tooth. Gladys Chan shares how they created a dessert cafe that takes people out from the hustle and bustle of the city for a cosy and comfortable time with loved ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incite Foodtech is a food-tech venture leveraging on a "plug-in & scale" model, as well as mergers and acquisitions. Chairman Vincent Kok discusses their plans to revolutionise the future of F&B, and how they intend on opening up new opportunities for F&B creators.Image Credit: Incite Foodtech Linkedin pageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the creators of Aunty Manju’s in TTDI, comes a new go-to Indian banana leaf joint in PJ that’s slowly building a reputation for its flavours, atmosphere, and service. Kadei by Manchula in Taman Megah offers full-service “Malaysian Spiced’ style dishes in an al-fresco setting, but there’s more to this F&B outlet than meets the taste buds. We speak to co-founder Suresh Gnanasekaran about the mainstay challenges in the F&B landscape - the rising prices of goods, manpower shortage, and managing customers’ expectations through it all. Image Credit: Kadei by Manchula Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world’s most spoken language is English. Whether in academia or entertainment, there is doubt of its importance if we are to compete globally.  Co-founders of English education platform GuruLab, Eer Kai Song and Vicky Tan, discuss their recent  US$1million seed funding as well as their dedication to making English literacy and comprehension skills more accessible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.