In 2022, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) set a goal to increase its number of startups, unicorns, and collaborative projects between governments and businesses by 10 fold over the course of five years. Since then, it has launched a series of initiatives to invigorate startup culture in Tokyo, transforming it into a vibrant hub for innovation, knowledge exchange, … Read more
In the mentioned UNEP report, Malaysia was identified as the worst global per capita offender in terms of food waste. The report shared that Malaysians waste an astounding 8.3 million metric tonnes of food annually, with each individual contributing 259.82kg to this alarming statistic. Yet, according to the 2022 Global Hunger Index, Malaysia has the dubious … Read more
The biotech industry is reaching new heights in 2024. It’s an exciting time, with significant changes driven by new technology and fresh ideas. This year, we’re seeing how AI’s applications span across the biopharma landscape, revolutionising everything from drug discovery to treatment repurposing. With all these advancements, there are new challenges, too. The biotech industry … Read more
It is time to create authentic, local-oriented experiences in Malaysian cities beyond shopping malls and conventional tourist sites, said Hamdan Abdul Majeed, managing director of Think City during the Creative Kuala Lumpur (KL) Grants Programme and Urban Challenge Award Ceremony, held on Monday (Feb 19) at Gamuda Mall Bukit Bintang. By investing in Malaysia’s cultural … Read more
AN INNOVATION which uses Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae to break down food waste is making the adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” a reality. Entomal Biotech Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based biotechnology company, said its patented system reduced the amount of food waste ending up in landfills or being incinerated, which worsened greenhouse … Read more
At the PETRONAS FutureTech 3.0 Demo Day held in Kuala Lumpur recently, 10 technology-driven start-ups were award recipients of the national energy company’s accelerator programme after they showed the most potential in developing impactful, future-focused and sustainable innovations that can meet energy transition needs. Among the 10 selected during Demo Day, five — Entomal Biotech … Read more
Highlighting the importance of the summit, Entomal Biotech chief commercial officer Yanni Xinyan Ching said it serves as a platform to introduce her company’s sustainable waste management technique using black soldier fly larvae to local authorities. Given SIBS’s role as a hub that gathers state local councils, Yanni believes it offers her firm significant opportunities … Read more
A solid waste management process via a mobile bioconversion system, currently used by the Shah Alam City Council, has the potential to be extended to other local authorities, said state executive councilor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin. The approach formulated by biotechnology company Entomal Biotech Sdn Bhd (Entomal) to manage food waste … Read more
Jamaliah cited Entomal and FatHopes Energy — alumni of Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation’s (Sidec) Selangor Accelerator Programme — as evidence of the state’s dedication to net zero business models. “Entomal specialises in sustainable bio-waste treatment using the black soldier fly, while FatHopes Energy focuses on sustainable solutions for advanced biofuel production through … Read more
ASEIC Secretary General Lee Seung-chan said in his opening remarks, “Through the ASEAN-Korea SDGs Business Competition, startups and small and medium-sized enterprises in Korea and ASEAN will share their respective business models to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further advance into the global market. “I hope that an opportunity will be provided,” he … Read more
