Malaysia’s has got some amazing success stories with entrepreneurial acumen that’s spot-on and today,
we’ve picked four -out of countless others- who have been successful in their endeavors to share with us some
of their knowledge at the Young Entrepreneurs’ Conference 2015 (Kota Kinabalu).
Before that however, here’s a brief summary of the speakers who will be speaking at the conference.
1. Emily Barner – Borneo T ribal MMA
Emily S. Barner is the general manager for the Borneo Tribal Squad MMA Team & Fitness
Factory which promotes fitness & active living through its classes & training programs specially
designed for everyone. Including Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ, MMA, BoxChix, Office
Warriors, BodyFit, Yoga & Super Kids!
2. Rashvin & Azam – Biji – biji Initiative
The Biji-biji Initiative is a social enterprise that aims to share progressive ideas with everyone.
They champion sustainable living, reuse waste creatively and love collaborative production. By
using discarded materials, basic electronics and passive building techniques, they aim to inspire
our surrounding with fresh and fun approaches to sustainable living.
Their creations all come from their Open Workshop in Kuala Lumpur and if you would like to
explore your ideas and collaborate with them, they have the space, tools and expertise to share!
Source | Deal Street Asia
3. Fred Chong – W eb TV Asia
10/31/2015 4 Young And Successful Entrepreneurs In Malaysia
Source | Digital News Asia
Fred Chong, a Malaysian, is the founder and Group CEO of Prodigee Media and WebTVAsia. He
is also an established songwriter, music producer and multi-genre creator. Since its founding in
2005, Fred has built Prodigee Media multi-platform business in film, TV and music production,
as well as artiste and events management, leveraging on the exponential rise of digital media
worldwide for cross promotion and marketing.
Armed with vast experience in digital marketing, he ventured into the Multi-Channel Network
business by forming WebTVAsia in 2013. Fred earned personal accolades for his contribution to
the entertainment industry, accolades such as; British Cultural Committee’s Outstanding Music
Producer of the Year 2008, International Effie Awards 2009 for curating Asia’s first ever online
concert, Asia Dragons Awards 2012 for Best Integrating Marketing Campaign, as well as National
Film Development Corporation (FINAS)’s Malaysia Film Festival Special Achievement Award
2013. He is also active in charitable causes such as volunteering as music director and producer
for the Singapore Cancer Society, and UNICEF. He loves writing songs, producing and traveling.
Fred’s personal motto is: “Be Prepared at All Times, Because You Don’t Know When the Next
Great Opportunity May Turn Up”.
He is also active in charitable causes such as volunteering as music director and producer for the
Singapore Cancer Society, and UNICEF. He loves writing songs, producing and traveling. Fred’s
personal motto is: “Be Prepared at All Times, Because You Don’t Know When the Next Great
Opportunity May Turn Up”.
Source | Youtube Image
4. T eoh Wee Kiat – MyBurgerLab
Source | Malay Mail
Wee Kiat is one of the co-founders of myBurgerLab who even in the oversaturated and
hypercompetitive niche of gourmet burgers, have managed to defend their enviable lead by
preserving the element of surprise, keeping their legion of fans watering at the mouth about their
next envelope-pushing invention.
Source | Low Yat
