VENTURE
The definition of a “business venture” is a startup that is established with the intention of making money. A business initiative usually arises from a need for a service or product that is currently unavailable on the market.
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HIGH DEMAND EXISTS FOR "GAHARU" BEAUTIFUL SCENT
MELAKA: The karas tree or its scientific name Aquilaria, which produces agarwood, is in high demand when its value almost exceeds the price of gold.
By Hafiz Saidina
Fashion has always evolved to adapt to the trends, incorporating both tradition and its functionality. But for Terlethak, ‘weird but stylish’ costumes become the identity of this new brand, established by a new fashion designer who has just forged a name in this industry.
By Najihah Azlan
Agar-agar tiga dimensi (3D) kini menjadi trend di Malaysia dan menarik minat ramai penggemar manisan mulut.
Oleh Amiesha Abadi
DIGITAL ECONOMY: ENHANCING MALAYSIAN STUDENTS' LIVES
Digital economy has been facilitating many Malaysian students’ lives in many interactions that occur online such as online shopping and education services.
By Farhan Hakimi
RISIKO BEKAS OPERATOR CEBURI BISNES DOBI
KOTA BHARU - Setelah sedekad bekerja secara makan gaji, bekas operator kilang mengambil risiko untuk menceburi bidang baharu dengan memulakan bisnes dobi yang menawarkan pelbagai perkhidmatan dengan harga berpatutan.
Oleh Nabila Shila
EYE-CATCHING DESSERT FROM THAILAND, EXPANDED INTO MALAYSIA
PUCHONG - Two good friends ventured into the field of dessert production with originality from neighbouring countries expanded the business into their own country by introducing new variations.
LUSHPINS: BUSINESS STARTUPS FOR FARTINI
SHAH ALAM - To fulfil the free time after her diploma studies, a young student decided to start her own small business called Lush Pins, which invented earrings for hijabis.
LOW-BUDGET E-HAILING SERVICE BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS
SHAH ALAM - A student has taken the initiative to build an e-hailing service for students at University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam at a cheap cost to ensure it is student friendly.
By Afiq Asri
SHAH ALAM - Established in 2020, Pirate Gadget is a store that sells phone accessories and electronic gadgets in addition to offering smartphone repair services.
DAGING HARIMAU MENANGIS MENJADI KEGILAAN
Daging harimau menangis, menu istimewa yang berasal dari negara Gajah Putih, Thailand kian menjadi tarikan buat para peniaga tempatan untuk memasarkan hidangan ini sebagai sumber pendapatan.
Oleh Diyana Syazuani
EKONOMI BAHARU: PERNIAGAAN RUNCIT DALAM TALIAN
SHAH ALAM - Perniagaan runcit yang berlandaskan penjualan produk seperti barang kegunaan harian dengan harga yang mampu milik dan pembukaan premis perniagaan di sekitar kawasan penempatan utama sudah menjadi satu sinonim bagi masyarakat Malaysia.
Oleh Afizul Haziq
JAT’S BARBERSHOP THE TOP BERTAM
BERTAM - Jat’s Barbershop is a barbershop established in 2020, owned by the alumni of GIATMARA Prima, Tasek Gelugor. According to the owner, he used to study fashion which is very different from the field of business he is involved in now.
BUSINESS LEGACY: TELUR PINDANG RAJA HAWA
Braised tea eggs, also known as Telur Pindang, are one of the most popular foods among Javanese people, especially in Johor and can be mixed for an interesting business proposition.
By Umirah Halim
‘GULA KABUNG’ AS THEIR BEST CHOICE
KUALA LIPIS – ‘Gula kabung’ is a popular dish among the people of Pahang. Residents usually make it as a sweetener in cuisine and also as a business opportunity that is the main source of the local economy.
FASA ENDEMIK MENYELAMATKAN SEKTOR PERHOTELAN
SEPANG - Pengumuman yang dibuat oleh pihak kerajaan mengenai peralihan ke fasa endemik ternyata memberi nafas baru terutamanya kepada penggiat sektor perhotelan di Malaysia.
Oleh Nurul Irdina
KERJAYA JURUSOLEK DAPAT MEMBUKA PELUANG PERNIAGAAN
SHAH ALAM – Ramai menganggap bahawa pekerjaan sebagai jurusolek hanya sekadar minat dan suka-suka. Kini, ramai yang mengambil peluang menjadikan kerjaya ini sebagai suatu lubuk perniagaan yang mampu mengembangkan lagi sektor ekonomi.
Oleh Khaleeda Jamal
DEBROG: WHEN PASSION TURNS TO PROFESSION
SEREMBAN – People might perceive sports only as hobbies, but the eagerness of a young establishment like Debrog turned this opportunity into a career with millions of sales.
By Azib Zikry
PERNIAGAAN DALAM TALIAN NORMA BAHARU
JOHOR BAHRU - Pengumuman yang dibuat oleh kerajaan berkenaan dengan perintah berkurung pada Mac tahun 2020 menjadikan perniagaan atas talian lebih mendapat perhatian orang ramai.
Oleh Mysara Fauzi
TAMARIND SQUARE: YOUTH-FRIENDLY BUSINESS HUB
CYBERJAYA – Ever heard of ‘youthtopia’? It is an eco-friendly design concept applied by Tamarind Square that mainly focuses on youth and the idea of coexistence between humans and other living things.
By Meor Amirul
‘KEEP DANCING’ WITH DANCING CAT
SHAH ALAM - Giving unique names for each piece of art can be particularly important to express the art’s identity, as well as making it even more exclusive.
CONCERNS OF REOPENING RAMADAN BAZAAR
BANDAR PERDA - The reopening of the Ramadan bazaar after two years of being unable to operate genuinely provides an opportunity for food vendors to raise their income, particularly during Eid al-Fitr, which occurs on May 3, this year.
HALAL MART: KEDAI RUNCIT BERKONSEPKAN PATUH SYARIAH
RAWANG - Konsep sebuah Halal Mart, Dr. Zainol Halal Mart Rawang, adalah mewujudkan kedai runcit terbaik yang dipercayai orang ramai dengan memasarkan produk halal dan toyyiban.
Oleh Nurin Zaidi
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FROM MARKETING THAI CUISINE TO CHAMPIONING FRENCH DESSERT
Aperture cafe started from street food to a stunning cafe in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI). Despite tough competition, Razali Zakaria, 33 always wants to strive by constantly fixing his management in terms of food to attract more potential customers.
By Nur Alwani, Nur Farisha, Nur Adriana, Intan Zulsyawani & Nurul Izzati
BELLA AMMARA MAKES ITS MARK AS THE MALAYSIAN LEADING MUSLIM CONTEMPORARY BOUTIQUE
Bella Ammara is a local fashion company that aspires to make its mark to be the leading Muslim contemporary boutique in Malaysia.
By Fahmi Izz, Puti Iylia, Izzati Idris, Atira Khalisha & Syafiq Shukli
KTV TOWN: STRATEGIES TO 11 YEARS OF SUSTAINABILITY
It is not easy for a Bumiputera-owned business owner to sustain their business for 11 years, but KTV Town did it. It is an entertainment centre, located at Bandar Rawang, which has become the main attraction especially for customers from Hulu Selangor.
By Izzati Zaini, Anis Syuhada, Ahmad Irfan Bobby, Sharmila Shahrulnizam, Natasha Abdullah
MOUTHGASM: SMALL BITE INTO BIG BITE
Mouthgasm Crunchy is one of the top local snack brands that was established in February 2020. It is a snack-based mocha chocolate that currently is in high demand and managed to expand the market within a year until now.
By Hidayah Hishamly, Izzul Nazaruddin, Mardhiah Zainal, Maya Kusuma, Syamira Liana
INSIDE PISANG GORENG BURN: NEXT BIG BUSINESS IN KAMPUNG BARU
Pisang Goreng Burn started their business in 2012 with nothing more than one wok, a small roadside stall and a great deal of ambition. By starting a small-scale job, Pisang Goreng Burn is now able to start a daily capital with an estimated RM500 to RM600 a day and earn a profit of RM1500 a day.
By Hady Armeen, Aliff Ashraf, Eizzuddin Emir, Haris Hishamuddin
HN.PRINTZZ THE FACE OF PERSEVERANCE, DEDICATION
HN.Printzz Sdn. Bhd. is a three-year-old printing service business that was built on pure dedication and passion. Despite being plagued by misfortunes and economic recession, the company manages to survive. A success story of a young entrepreneur with excellent communication and strong financial might.
By Zafran Azhar, Fatin Nurain, Shafiq Hamili, Syaza Nadia & Farah Izureen
MERZ AUTO GARAGE ON A ROLLER COASTER RIDE DURING MCO
Despite having successful years in managing a workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Merz Auto Garage cannot runaway from struggling during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
By Alya Haslin, Anis Kamsani, Anis Zulaikha, Damia Hadi & Najla Zaid
CRUMBLEATS: FROM PASSION TO REALITY
Crumbleats is a local and homebased business located in Bandar Sri Damansara that sells variety of desserts, started with its Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake and now served over 1,000 customers. The business is handle exclusively by two sisters entrepreneurs, from the management, financial to marketing.
By Lily Nazeera, Adriana Norazrin, Iman Muttaqin, Ummu Khalidah & Alif Azrai
D.I. SCIENTIFIC: PANDEMIC IS NOT THEIR END GAME
For D. I. Scientific, this pandemic surely became a setback for the company as they were unable to sell their products as usual. In order to adapt with the new norm, D. I. Scientific study about how to sell their products through online business.
By Ashyiq Haqimi, Batrisyia Khaidar, Nur Syazween, Umi Fatehah & Suhana Rostam
KEK & CO. PIONEERS IN CAKE DECORATION INDUSTRY
Kek & Co. is one of the pioneers when it comes to an online-based customized cake decoration company that offers tasty cakes, which are balanced with designs and artistry that is on-trend, also deriving inspiration from fashion, nature, interior design, and pop culture. Kek & Co. also has a small company of predesigned cakes as a side business, which is called Kué by Kek.
By Zulaikha Fahrol, Izzah Zulnaidi, Siti Hallyna, Amira Awaludin & Fifi Sufiana
BRILLARE AUTO SPA MAKES COMBACK WITH HIVE APPS
Brillare Auto Spa Sdn Bhd resources are previously known as fulmine fraternity. Operated since October 2018 as the first car spa at Glenmarie. Brillare Auto Spa is in the industrial area, which is near all the car showrooms and workshops. The location of our business is also near the main road of plus highway and Subang airport so people will have easy access to their business premise.
By Aiman Yatimi, Shah Ali, Ahmad Zulfakhri & Rahmat Rosman
ART BATTALION'S EVOKING ART SCENE IN MALAYSIA
Art Battalion’s tagline ‘Wall Is Our Playground’ encapsulates the main of their business which is mural art. As the company has grown, it has expanded into heterogeneous outputs, not only taking commissions for murals on the wall but also not missing their opportunity to collaborate with big brands such as Getzstudio, Blaststore.kl and The dUCk Group.
By Ain Zaki, Damia Zulkapli, Iffah Salleh & Rahman Kunyu
GULA MANIS PASTRY: FROM HOME WITH LOVE
10 years ago, GulaManis Pastry was just a small business selling cakes and Raya biscuits but with spirits and courage, this company get to spread its wings by doing a catering service that now has recognized by many people and corporate companies in Malacca and also some in Kuala Lumpur.
By Jacintha Jolene, Iman Batrisyia, Nurul Arfah, Marcella Clarice & Syamirul Hakimi
NURTURING FAMILY-LIKE MANAGEMENT STYLE, KEY TO NOOR ARFA HOLDINGS’ GROWTH
From a small shop in Kuala Terengganu to have grown into one of the most prestigious batik companies in Malaysia, Noor Arfa Holdings started from an effort of a loving couple of Wan Mohd Ariffin Wan Long and his wife, Noor Hijerah Hanafiah.
By Syafiqah Radhuan, Nabila Hasnor, Aiman Khalida & Ainul Najihah
CHANGE THROUGH ADVERSITY: REOPENING A RESTAURANT IN A PANDEMIC
The regulations and restrictions put in place by the Movement Control Order (MCO) and the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) put a lot of burden on Ayers Rock, a restaurant that reopened in the middle of the pandemic. Ayers Rock Butcher & Grill was first conceived in 2012, starting off as a steakhouse, a restaurant catered towards serving steaks as their niche.
By Amiry Fahmi, Aisyah Zakir & Izzul Hatimi Azram
RISKING IT ALL: THE START OF EXTRAVAGANZA FUTSAL SHOP
Dream to reality. Running a business and turning a small business to a big one is never easy. It really needs a long term commitment to perceive the success and stability in the business world. The same thing goes to Extravaganza Futsal Shop, there have been ups and downs into their business since 2011.
By Nazira Nasaruddin, Najihah Zuraimi, Zaim Jamal, Aiman Hakeem & Hidayah Ab Ghani
LI NETWORK ENTERPRISE: MORE THAN JUST A GROCERY STORE
If we are to think about a grocery store, people could imagine that they can buy daily necessities, like foods, personal care products and stationaries from it while the location of it is in the neighbourhood area. No one would have thought that a grocery store could offer you more than just groceries like what Li Network Enterprise is doing.
By Amiza Tajuddin, Faridah Amiratul, Nor Sajidah, Norliyana Ramli & Nur Aina Sarah
COOKIES BERANTOO HQ: FROM SMALL OVEN, TO BIG OVEN
Who could predict by baking chocolate chip cookies from a small oven at your own kitchen makes your handmade one of the most wanted cookies in town.
By Ainul Azaman, Nurul Azriazela, Nurul Qasyida, Hannan Balqis & Khairul Hafiz
