5 Malaysian entrepreneurs share their vision this Merdeka Day

It is the time of the month when Malaysians gear up for Merdeka Day and show their sense of national pride explicitly by displaying the Jalur Gemilang (national flag). Malaysia has grown from strength to strength since becoming independent in 1957. According to the World Bank, the country has successfully diversified its economy from one that is agriculture and commodity-based, to one that has become an important hub for manufacturing and services sectors.

Amidst the growth in the economy and with more Gen Zers wanting to be entrepreneurs, A+M speaks to Malaysian entrepreneurs on their journey and hopes this Merdeka Day.

Joel Neoh, Founder, Fave

Q What was your vision when you first started out and where are you at right now?

To be honest, I didn’t really have a plan when I started Earth Heir.

I just saw people in need, I didn’t write a business plan, I just delved in and started helping. I don’t think I intended to even start a business! Earth Heir’s vision is “To build nations and generations as heir’s of the Earth” – this core idea has not changed since the beginning. It’s the driving force behind our decisions and how we run our business.

Q Any hopes for Merdeka Day?

I hope more of us will seek to learn, experience and share how each of us is connected to each other – to find our shared heritage as Malaysians and as human beings.

Read the full article on A+M, where this story was first published. Lead photo / iStock