Rishabh Singhvi’s voice sounded a little strained from the last time we spoke over the phone for a pre-interview for this month’s Entrepreneur of the Month (EOTM) feature. He lamented that the WhyQ team has been working hard to onboard new hawkers onto the platform and are busy coping with …
Read More »The Stereotype That Sarawak Is Still Behind In Tech? This AI Startup Proves It Wrong.
Author’s Blurb: Growing up in Sarawak, I often heard from adults that Sarawak was too slow paced to have good job opportunities or even innovation. However, now I’m beginning to realise that it might not be so true, and that my hometown does have a lot to offer. People just …
Read More »COVID-19: Hari Raya Is ‘Cancelled’, But We’re Keeping The Spirit Of Ramadan Alive Online
When Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the extension of the circuit breaker until June 1, there’s one thing that’s running through the minds of those in the Malay-Muslim community: there’s no Hari Raya this year. It’s only the second week of Ramadan — a holy month when Muslims observe …
Read More »COVID-19: How S’pore Logistics Firm Ninja Van Is Coping With The Spike In E-Commerce
The COVID-19 outbreak has affected many businesses, changing the way consumers shop. As the demand for e-commerce skyrockets, express delivery businesses become increasingly instrumental as the channels between customers and business retailers. However, are these courier services necessarily driving in massive profits, and is it all smooth sailing for them during this COVID-19 …
Read More »11 Online Bazaar Ramadhan Platforms With Vendors Who Deliver Within Klang Valley
Author’s Blurb: There’s been a surge of e-bazaar platforms recently, and even more Facebook groups that act as marketplaces for F&B home vendors to sell their products. However, not all of them are easily navigated, and sometimes it’s just near impossible to even find a specific food you want. For …
Read More »9 Malaysian Resources That Will Help You Easily Win Your Ramadhan 2020 Goals
Author’s Blurb: I’m aware that it’s believed whatever good deeds you do (even if it’s something for yourself, like practicing your Quran recital, for example) have their afterlife rewards increased tremendously when done during Ramadhan. This makes Ramadhan one of the best times to sharpen your skills and learn new …
Read More »COVID-19: Most S’pore Firms To Continue Working From Home After Circuit Breaker Ends
When the circuit breaker ends on 1 June, the majority of Singapore will still continue working from home. Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing said on Sunday (3 May) that this should be the norm for the “foreseeable future”. Companies were first encouraged to reduce on-site activities before …
Read More »Restoring Vintage Clothing Is An Art That This Mother-Daughter Duo Is Taking On In M’sia
Author’s Blurb: I quite like the look of vintage clothing, but don’t think I can pull it off. I do follow some people online who take the lifestyle rather seriously, however, though I’ve never met anyone who’s on the other side of the picture: the ones restoring these vintage clothing …
Read More »COVID-19: Circuit Breaker Measures To Gradually Ease – Some Businesses Will Resume On May 12
The COVID-19 multi-ministry task force announced today (May 2) that it will gradually ease the circuit breakers following the decline of community cases in Singapore. Minister Lawrence Wong, co-chair of the task force, said that some businesses in Singapore will gradually be allowed to resume operations on May 5, starting …
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