10 Startups to Lookout for in Malaysia

by Daniel Chiam

Each and everyday, something new bound to popup in the world wide web. Either it's for the good of humanity or something as annoying as the new Facebook layout that require all its user to familiarize with it again. Anyway, here I have listed 10 of the new startups to lookout for in Malaysia. Hopefully you'll find something that could be useful on your behalf!

1. iMoney

Banks, yes banks; with an "S". Can you imagine yourself going to each of those bank to get a comparison for whatever  financial reason that you need to do your financial planning? iMoney is created to help individual with the latest bank rates and news with terms and jargon that can be easily understand by all. Need some help with your financial planning? Checkout iMoney HERE.

2. FoodSocial Malaysia

FoodSocial Malaysia is the latest to jump on the Malaysian foodie bandwagon. The recent launched of their latest app has become another valuable all-rounded tool to help food seeker and foodie alike to hunt for good food around. Talk about being social, FoodSocial Malaysia is everywhere on the social media. You can find them on their Website | Facebook Page | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest and most importantly, get their app to make your food hunt easier NOW!

3. MyTeksi

I need a taxi and I need to make sure that I get to my destination safely. My Teksi is an app that provide such services for you to be able to get a taxi and to ensure that you arrive to your destination safely. Checkout MyTeksi app HERE.

4. CatchThatBus

Oh how I hate it when they ran out of bus ticket when I desperately needed one. Catch That Bus is an app that enables you to search and purchase your bus ticket online. Never again to not being able to get a bus ticket to your destination; gotta catch that bus! Catch the app HERE!

5. PiktoChart

Ever wonder how they create those cool looking chart and make it viral on social media? Well for starter you can checkout PiktoChart with their variety of themes to choose from and easy ways to edit in order to achieve the chart that you wanted. Start getting creative HERE.

6. TaxiMonger

You know how all the taxi have the sign of "no haggling" stick at the side of their doors and it takes away your rights to get a fair price because most of the time they do not use the meter to determine the taxi fare that they are going to charge you. Fret not! Taxi Monger is an app that helps you to book a taxi with a fix price that you can either agree or not but at least you don't have to argue with some old uncle about how expensive they are charging you. Tryout the app HERE!

7. Watch Over Me

Just in case anything happens to you, Watch Over Me is an app that can help to instantly notify your emergency contact about your last whereabouts and what were you doing. Also broadcast any video or audio that was uploaded during the emergency. Overall, its an app to help watch over you, and get you help when bad things happened to you. Find out more about them HERE.  

8. Uber KL

Ever wanted to know what it feels like to have someone drive you to your destination while you sit at the back of the vehicle and just chill? You know, like all the rich and famous people do. Checkout Uber and the services that they provide to make you feel like a boss! Get the app HERE!

9. TextbookAsia

Need to buy school textbook for yourself or your children and at the same time wish that you can find ways to somehow take good care of it without having to pile up the space in your house? Visit TextbookAsia for they are Malaysia's first online textbook buyback service, guaranteed! Check what they are all about HERE!

10. Sketch Post Studio

Bored of the same old same old ways to present your idea to your crowd? Why not get some professional help to turn your ideas and transform your words into hand-drawn visuals that brighten up presentations, brainstorms and events. There's a reason why mind mapping is such a hit and Sketch Post Studio could provide the same effect for your ideas to your crowd. Find out how they can help you improve HERE!

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Making Promo Video with FoodSocial Malaysia

by Daniel Chiam

Working on a scene

The lovely Amanda

The awesome director

Hot and sunny day (too hot and too sunny if I may add)

Amanda having a break

FoodSocial Malaysia is something new for Malaysia's foodie that just started invading all over the social media recently. I happened to know someone that knows someone from FoodSocial Malaysia, and landed myself a chance to actually appear in one of their promo video. The idea was simple, funny and most of all, it really delivers the message. Kay Kastum was the director, in fact he was the one that came up with the whole thing, and made the whole thing happened. 

It’s the first time that I get to act beside a beautiful young lady for a video and too bad for her that I’m no Daniel Craig nor Daniel Wu but its all hallelujah for me that I get to act with an angel for a change. When you are watching the video, noted that it's the best 27 seconds of video intro in my acting career so far, haha.

So do checkout the video, give it a thumb up, comment for support and most importantly share it on your social network if you enjoyed it. Do also checkout FoodSocial Malaysia on Facebook and find out what they are all about, or you’ll missed out all the good deals on your favorite eat out!