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Voice of SMEs - Daily Muscle

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With everyone feeling the squeeze from the extended lockdown on their wallets, the big players in the fitness industry have started to report higher m...

Voice of SMEs - SME Corp Malaysia

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One entity that’s working really hard to ensure that the repercussions for SMEs from the MCO are minimal, is SME Corp Malaysia. SME Co...

Voice of SMEs - KidZania

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

KidZania Kuala Lumpur is an interactive learning edutainment theme park for kids to role-playing adult activities and one could imagine even after pos...

Voice of SMEs - Tanamera

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tanamera is an all natural, plant based health and beauty product range, inspired by remedies and herbs of Malaysia tradition. Mohamad Faisal Ahmad Fa...

Powering Through The Pandemic: The Panda's Plan

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Food delivery services have been in the news a lot lately, worldwide. Whilst the global economy slows down, the men and women on motorbikes get what f...

Voice of SMEs - Muslim Pro

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Ramadan season is just a few days away and while there’s been a lot of conversation about the bazaars and balik kampung activities, a big pa...

Voice of SMEs - Sunway Education Group

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

According to Unesco, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the education sector around the world with 138 countries forced to close...

Powering Through The Pandemic: HR on Lockdown

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

These are unprecedented times for those handling HR. In less than a month, Human Resource leads have had to quickly shift focus from managing the safe...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Staying Epic Through COVID-19

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPIC Homes builds houses for the Orang Asli community. COVID-19 has halted those plans for the time-being, but that doesn’t mean the company is ...

Voice of SMEs - Batik Boutique

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Founded by Amy Cox Blair, award-winning social enterprise Batik Boutique trains women from low-income backgrounds here in KL to produce gifts and fash...

Voice of SMEs - ATX Sdn Bhd

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ATX Sdn. Bhd. is an MSC status company specialising in the IT, Telecommunication and Services industry in Malaysia. Their core business is in developi...

Powering Through The Pandemic: A Pivot In 36 Hours

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ServisHero is one of the leading professional service marketplace for home and office. With operations around the region, they had some aggressive pla...

Voice of SMEs - Otomate Me

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Going digital is probably the most feasible way to maintain some sort of cash flow for your business. However, not many had a strong digital presence ...

Voice of SMEs - VMO

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

VMO is an events booking online platform to help you with everything you need for any types of events, be it corporate functions or personal ocas...

Extraordinary Endeavor - Episode 3

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our mentor for this episode is Azran Osman Rani of Naluri answering questions from Eric Cheng of Carsome and CJ See of Inspidea Animation Studios abou...

Voice of SMEs - Ministry of Burn

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Boutique gyms have been on the rise worldwide, as they have here in Malaysia, and one such gym is based here in KL. The Ministry of Burn, or MOB. They...

Voice of SMEs - Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC)

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 A couple of weeks ago, the Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors or MAFE announced that all major cinemas would remain closed until the end o...

Webinar Series - MCO Mindsets and Motivation

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the announcement that the MCO has been extended, entrepreneurs and their employees are feeling the pinch of having to work from home and struggle...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Project Shields On

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are essential to protect doctors and nurses. They are our frontline “soldiers” against the ongoing bat...

Voice of SMEs - Rest with Dignity

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Now this might not be an easy topic to discuss, or hear, but here’s the truth: The coronavirus is not only affecting the way that we live, it&rs...

Voice of SMEs - Gamer’s Hideout

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the MCO in place, lots of people are binging on TV shows, watching old movies, and spending more time with their respective streaming services. A...

Voice of SMEs - Etika

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For large scale F&B manufacturers like Etika, which is Malaysia’s largest halal beverage manufacturing company,  the Movement Cont...

Voice of SMEs - Jobbie Nut Butter

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jobbie Peanut Butter has become somewhat of a local favorite over the last few years with their crunchy and creamy lineup. The famous peanut butter re...

Powering Through The Pandemic: E-commerce To The Rescue

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While traditional brick-and-mortar retail suffers under the Movement Control Order, those who have been quick to shift online are beginning to bear th...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Artificial Intelligence vs COVID-19

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For medical professionals, treating COVID-19 induced complications is tricky because of how new the virus is. There isn’t enough data to refer t...

Voice of SMEs - Lamboplace

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While traditional brick & mortar businesses suffer during this pandemic, many agile retailers have found a lifeline by taking their businesses onl...

Voice of SMEs - Recommend Group

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a huge emphasis on hygiene and sanitization lately thanks to COVID-19, with lots of employers sanitizing their workspaces and peopl...

Voice of SMEs - Labora[s]tory

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It goes without saying that the Movement Control Order has been affecting businesses everywhere. The situation isn’t good and a lot of SMEs may ...

Voice of SMEs - Work Inspires

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Voice of SMEs, we were joined by Mallory Loone, co-founder and lead trainer at Work Inspires, a people engagement company. She shared a ...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Survival Of The Social Enterprises & NGOs

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People Systems Consultancy is one of the oldest social enterprises in Malaysia with over 15 years of experience. Executive director Raymond Gabriel sh...

Voice of SMEs - PitStop Community Cafe

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Up until recently, NGOs and social enterprises were helping these communities make sense of COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order. That was, until t...

Voice of SMEs- MY Food Directory and Delivery C19

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some companies have stepped up to offer some services. But there are simple solutions too - like a Facebook group.   Sara Jalil Low and 2 of her ...

Extraordinary Endeavor - Episode 2

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our second episode of Extraordinary Endeavor, we hear from Chari TVT, Senior Advisor at Duff & Phelps answering questions from Aaron Patel...

Webinar Series: Race To Recovery

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's not business as usual anymore. Covid-19 has changed the way many businesses operate and the Government has since launched an aid package for SMEs...

Voice of SMEs - Do Re Mi Services & Rental

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we speak to Ms. Lim Ee Huang, Managing Director of Do Re Mi Services & Rental; they're the go-to for event production, concert events, and t...

Voice of SMEs - CovCT by Madison Technologies

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Madison Technologies is a product development outfit that normally focuses on various other products and helping others to create and develop the...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Keeping Your Ice Creams Cold

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when a homegrown Ice Creamery can no longer operate as they should? How do you keep a good relationship with your suppliers and your cu...

Voice of SMEs - Hair Depot

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How is the retail cosmetics and grooming products industry faring during the MCO? Like everyone else, not great. One such player, Hair Depot has 20 re...

Voice of SMEs - Masses & 8gency

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One sector that has taken a massive hit due to COVID-19 is the Events industry. By definition, events entail mass gatherings of people, which has beco...

Powering Through the Pandemic: Attracting Talent In A Crisis

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our country's (and the world's) current crisis, many employers are starting to worry about the future of their businesses, and many employees are w...

Webinar Series: Staying Afloat

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is RM10 Billion from the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package sufficient for SMEs to survive the MCO? Covid-19 has not only impacted busines...

Voice of SMEs - Inside Scoop

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Co-Founder of local ice cream company Inside Scoop, Edmund Tan sheds some light on the extent to which the recently announced SME-focused stimulus...

Voice of SMEs - Saranava Kumar

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saravana Kumar, a tax lawyer and a Partner of the Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership law firm, who also happens to be Patient No.53 (now fully recovere...

Voice of SMEs - Breakfast Buddy

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday at 4PM, the PM announced an addition to the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package, including an allocation of RM10 billion to support an...

Voice of SMEs - Everpeaks Consulting, Part 2

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we spoke to Joachim Sebastian, managing director of Everpeaks Consulting about a letter he wrote to the PM, which highlighted the red tape ...

Voice of SMEs - Teleport

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the 26th of March, AirAsia released an announcement that it was enacting a temporary hibernation of most of its fleet for the time being. However, ...

Voice of SMEs - 8 Keys For Entrepreneurs To Survive & Thrive During MCO

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Freda speaks to Jeevan Sahadevan for the first Monday of the month as per usual, but in this show they focus on 8 keys for entrepreneurs to survive &a...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Decentralizing Mass Mask Production

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As Malaysia fights the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, usage of face masks by medical personnel and the general public has surged through the roof. Me.reka...

Extraordinary Endeavor - Episode 1

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On our first episode of Extraordinary Endeavor, we hear from Chen Chow Yeoh (CC), Co-Founder of Fave on how to plan for a better Q2 in light of the di...

Voice of SMEs - Noodle Shack and Astra Baby

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While a vast majority of retailers around the country struggle with a dip in earnings during the MCO period, there are retailers - especially non-esse...

Voice of SMEs: Shopping Malls Association

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, the Shopping Malls Association of Malaysia told the Malaysian Insight that shopping malls nationwide could incur losses in excess o...

Powering Through the Pandemic : Beep Delivery

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Without dine-in customers during this MCO period, some 200,000 F&B outlets in Malaysia are facing a massive cash flow problem. This is why Storehu...

Voice of SMEs - GoLog

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GOLOG is an online logistics and delivery platform that connects logistics users and service providers. They started out as a B2B only company but dur...

Voice of SMEs - Everpeaks Consulting

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last Friday, the Prime Minister unveiled the new Package Prihatin/stimulus package in hopes of preserving the economy and mitigating unemployment.&nbs...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Copper by FAV

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Copper by FAV, a modern European eatery on any other day, has mobilized its resources to feed the medical frontliners in the battle against COVID-19. ...

Voice of SMEs - Kim's Chiropractic

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SMEs make up more than 90% of the business establishments here in Malaysia. And they contribute to nearly 40% of the GDP and also empower millions of ...

Voice of SMEs - Marmalade

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last Friday (27 March), the Malaysian government unveiled an economic stimulus package known as Package Prihatin or Caring Package valued at RM250bil ...

Beyond Performance Ep 13

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look back on the past 12 weeks of amazing conversations with great guests here on Beyond Performance. Jeff Sandhu slips the script and puts D...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Masala Wheels

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2015 the founders of Masala wheels had an idea. They were going to jump on the food truck bandwagon that was sweeping the nation, except they ...

Powering Through The Pandemic: Masala Wheels

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2015 the founders of Masala wheels had an idea. They were going to jump on the food truck bandwagon that was sweeping the nation, except they ...

Customisability, Delivering Growth

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hong Kong’s first unicorn, Lalamove is aggressively expanding across Asia by reaching out to local SMEs and startups to help fuel their growth. ...

Homegrown Colognes with a Convenient Twist

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Solid colognes have become a newer, more convenient way of smelling good without lugging a glass bottle around. That’s what got Nigel Alwis and...

Quenching The Needs Of The Many

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In line with World Water Day which was yesterday the 22nd of March, we speak to Ganesh Muren, the founder of Saora Industries: a social enterprise ded...

Beyond Performance Ep 12

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with Dr. Michael Allen: a globally recognised leader in eLearning, the founder of author wear, macro media and most recently, ...

Beyond Performance Ep 12

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with Dr. Michael Allen a globally recognised leader in eLearning, the founder of author wear, macro media and most recently Ze...

DoctorOnCall

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Established in 2017 DoctorOnCall is Malaysia's first and largest digital health platform. Currently they offer telehealth consultations, an online pha...

Your Digital Auto-Concierge

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Motorist is an online platform that strives to make the normally painful process of vehicle transactions quick and hassle-free for car owners. To date...

Navigating A Crowded Coworking Scene

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coworking spaces are the result of a booming startup and ‘self-made’ scene. With these spaces and facilities mushrooming in Malaysia, one ...

The Return Of Travelodge

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, Travelodge burst back onto Malaysia’s hospitality scene with two hotels after a two decade absence. Now, after setting up their fourth ...

Beyond Performance Ep 11

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with Cornelius Low, a professional wrestler with the MYPW promotion and currently their national champion. From a performance ...

KLoé & The Kindness Of Strangers

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

KLoé Hotel is designed in celebration of artistic pursuits. The bold architecture and interior design of KLoé Hotel serves as a backgrou...

Clutching Culture

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shubam by Shatia is a collection of artisan statement clutches, designed for the everyday girl. From traditional Chinese silks, to Batik motifs and In...

Ensuring Excess Food Doesn’t Become Food Waste

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

According to Alvin Chen, Malaysians waste about 45kg of food at EVERY wedding. That’s the niche, and the problem, that What A Waste is trying to...

It’s Time To Talk Periods, Period

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In line with International Women’s Day, Elaine Hong, co-founder & CEO of Enya, which offers a subscription service for organic cotton period...

Beyond Performance Ep 10 - Kimberly Wan

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat with Kim Wan, a national team level ice hockey player and founder of KL Based Otomate Me. We dive into Kim’s love for I...

The Manja Company

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Manja Company's mission is to reduce the cost of living for the majority of Malaysians with their first and main product - Baby Diapers. At a simi...

Using Tech and People Power When A Child Goes Missing

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Chin’s very personal experience at age 7 propelled him to develop Traqkid - a platform that mobilizes volunteers and engages ‘Safety...

Rewards, One Step at a Time

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

23-year old entrepreneur Chang Yi-Hern joins us to discuss how Pokemon Go inspired him to create one of the top Sports apps available today. We discus...

Marketing KPIs

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When people tell you to “measure your marketing”, they never say what exactly you need to measure - so how do you know if you or your staf...

Beyond Performance Ep 9 - Dash Dhakshinamoorthy

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat with Dash Dhakshinamoorthy the founder of KL Based ecosystem and entrepreneur development companies Startup Malaysia and Mome...

The Rise Of Fresco Grano

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Around five years ago, Ryea Sankaran appeared on our Open For Business Segment to talk about her homegrown family bakery. Their baked goods are organi...

Shop Beyond Borders

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With their own network of dedicated warehouses, Buyandship is helping Malaysians shop online with cheaper global shipping from almost every country ar...

Objectives of the New Nigerian Film Industry

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our series on 'Global Game Changers', Chidi Nuel Nwokeabia, MD of Macnuel Productions Ltd. in Lagos, Nigeria, talks about the costs of an average N...

Keto Diet At Your Doorstep

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being on a healthy diet is tough. It’s hard enough to get decent food around work, and maybe even harder to prepare meals at home after a long d...

Beyond Performance Ep 8 - Jib Chanawangsa

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with arts and crafts entrepreneur Jib Chanawangsa, the founder of Knit by Jib - an online platform that teaches people Knit and Croc...

Failing Forward: Hiring & Retaining Talent

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Failing Forward features real-life stories from entrepreneurs who have failed and are stronger for it. On this episode, CEO of  Juris Tech See Wa...

Workana

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having dominated the market on their home turf in South America, Workana is now committed to solving talent issues and addressing talent gaps for Sou...

Bringing Malaysian Hospitality Back

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Filoxenía Hospitality Management was established by veteran hoteliers Michael and Leonard to help hospitality owners achieve consistent financi...

How Clean Is Your Air Conditioner, Really?

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

According to Michael Folk, head of Projects and Business Development at Airestec, the way we clean and service our air conditioners is all wrong. Not ...

Doing It All With MR D.I.Y.

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Although nowadays the acronym “DIY” is mainly known as a shorthand for intricate bento boxes on Pinterest, the “do-it-yourself&rdquo...

Beyond Performance Ep 7 - Erick Prince

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat with Erick Prince, travel journalist and founder of Minority Nomad. Eric dives into how he built his skillset and ways he mai...

Frankitas

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The term 'artisinal' gets thrown around a lot, and the definition has changed somewhat over the last few years. Some would argue that it doesn't carry...

The World's Fastest Growing Company?

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

OYO is the world’s fastest growing company & the world’s 6th largest chain of operated hotels, homes, managed living and work spaces. ...

Riding The Car-Care Wave

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2007, Calveen Chou founded My Ride, a company that quickly became the first car-care brand in Malaysia to be awarded “Franchisor” statu...

Shopping Mall Soup-er Stars

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Sun and his partners established Noodle Shack some 10 years ago with the aim of sharing their favourite childhood comfort food, Pan Mee with al...

Beyond Performance Ep 6 - Fiona Chin

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with Fiona Chin, she is a KL based attorney who is also and entrepreneur and co-founder of IGL coatings. Fiona discusses ...

Refill Houz

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Refill Houz are a small startup company with a driven passion to reduce plastic waste. Their ambition is that people will reuse all the bottles used f...

Sparkle Sustainably

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysian entrepreneur Jeen Low is revolutionising the glitter industry in Europe with her sustainable alternative to traditional glitter, Projekt Gli...

Beating The Odds: Survivor, Entrepreneur, Inspiration

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In line with World Cancer Day, we speak to Malisse Tan, who moved from an 8-year stint at Meltwater to creating her own subscription-based sustainable...

3 Questions For Creating Incredible Marketing Campaigns

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many marketers don’t know where to begin and how to compete in creating effective marketing strategies. Jeevan Sahadevan joins us in the studio ...