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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Pickle & Fig @ TTDI, Kuala Lumpur

by Daniel Chiam 

If you are looking for a nice and cozy place to chill that doesn't serve any heavy meal and do have some decent coffee to complete your chillax moment then you should really be checking out Pickle & Fig at TTDI KL.

My first impression about the place was that it is very spacious, minimalist and they don't have any book form menu for you to checkout what they have, cause they already have a huge gigantic green board on the wall with all of their menu written on it!

Remember, they do not serve heavy meal here and all they have is some delicious sandwiches, salad, soup, coffee and some other drinks on the menu. I was looking for some spaghetti or ribs on the menu cause I have no idea about the place at first xD 

Anyway, we ordered the Rotkraut Pastrami - which is their best seller, the Guacamole Chicken - it is one of their staff favorite, Moroccan Spiced Lamb Pocket - their Rahmadan special and as for drinks we ordered Caffe Latte and also the Avocado Dates - which is a favorite in their Foursquare tips.

I personally love love love the Rotkraut Pastrami - believe me, I have problem pronouncing it correctly but it tasted darn good! The taste of beef and the mozzarella cheese that's melts on it made me wish I don't have to share it with my foodie buddy that day, haha.  

Guacamole Chicken - I'm not a fan of it but my buddy love it. If you like avocado, a fan of avocado, an avocado activist then please do forgive my taste buds for liking it less when its served on bread. This is not a food review, just a personal preference, haha.

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Pocket - this is their Rahmadan special and I'm not sure if it will be permanent on their menu cause I really like the tenderness and how well they cook the lamb meat. Simply marvelous. I personally finds it has too much onion tho xD

Oh did I mentioned about their humongous wedges that came along with the sandwich?! It was ginormous and it was superbly cook. Love their wedges!

You must try their Avocado Dates smoothie! I had to give it a go after reading how so many people like it in Foursquare and its no regrets at all. It was smoothie smooth and the pieces of dates just add that perfect sweetness to the drink. I can drink a whole lot of it if it was cheaper, haha.

By the way, you need to pay upon order. After that, just wait for your orders to arrive and chill as long as you please with your book or friends! Free WiFi also provided, just asked their staff for the password or find it out in Foursquare!

No. 26, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, 

Taman Tun Dr Ismail 

60000 Kuala Lumpur

+603-28589960 

Open everyday from 10am onward!

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Bubbles & Bites @ Highlands Hotel

by Daniel Chiam

All photos are by Jessying.com

Introducing the new place for you to chill, hangout and enjoy your luxury time at Genting Highland; the purplish, stylish, oh-so-modern, young at age and most importantly young at heart - Bubbles & Bites!

Photo by Resort World Genting

It has a special lounge area on the second floor where you can chill and chat with your friends and at the same time it gives you that VIP feeling when hanging out up there with your friends. I really recommend you to give it a try at least once for the feeling :D

Other than the stylish concept, I personally think the selling point of the restaurant is the beverages like sparkling wines, wines, champagne, beers from all around the world, alcoholic soda and ciders for your choice to pick. You can find some of the available drinks being display near the counter and you are please to take it as you like for your taste bud.

The food I tried was moderate in taste, but just in case you are looking for something to bites on the occasion, then you could probably try their pizzas, pastas and also the peri-peri chicken wings to feed the many :D

Pasta: Carbonara & Cheese (left). Al Dente Spaghetti 

It was indeed a very cool place to chill with your buddies, just look at the picture below!

Like a G6 yo!

Bubbles & Bites operations hours: 11am - 12 am (Mon - Thurs) and 11am - 2am (Fri - Sun)

Thank you www.jessying.com for all the photos!

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Restaurant Talipon @ Jalan Kuchai Lama

by Daniel Chiam


All you can eat steamboat and BBQ buffet with all the meat you are craving for! Pork, lamb, chicken, fish, prawns, clams, you name it and most probably they are serving it! It has a variety of choices of desserts too! This is absolutely the right place if you are looking for all you can eat venue.

Self service ABC machine

The prawns are ginormous!

My favorite seafood :D

The makan-makan gang xD

Address:

1, Jalan 1/114A, Taman Indrahana, Jalan Kuchai Lama 

58200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia 

Tel: 03-7980-2323

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G-Yi Tang Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant @ USJ 10 Taipan, Subang Jaya

by Daniel Chiam

My first dim sum breakfast for this month, and 7 of us decided to give a newly opened dim sum shop in Taipan for a try. All I know about Hong Kong dim sum, is that it's going to be pricey but my lust for small lil' meaty stuff says that I must give it a go :D

The order form. Price ranging from RM3.80 to RM6.00

Our tea for detox

Andrew from GigglersLife

Preserved egg and pork congee

My fav - Deep-fried taro pastry a.k.a Wu Kok

 

Bean curd sheet shrimp rolls

Deep-fried shrimp dumplings with salad

Steamed spare ribs with yam

Siu Mai

Steamed golden bun 

Steamed rice rolls with shrimps/bbq pork and parsley

Chicken feet with spicy sauce

5 out of 7 who ate like a boss!

IMHO, none of the dish really stands out from one another, and its really not compatible with the price that you are paying for. The food are still acceptable. Other than the missing yam, the steamed spare ribs and the chicken feet is quite tasty. The rest are just pretty normal for me.

No.48, Jalan USJ 10/1B

UEP Subang Jaya

47620 Selangor

Tel: 03-8081 6488

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