Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund
Empower and support the organisational development of social enterprises and social innovators
About the Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund
In collaboration with the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the Hasanah Social Enterprises Fund 2022 to 2024 aims to empower and support the organisational development of social enterprises and social innovators.
This fund intended to extends assistance to social enterprises at both seed and growth stages to help them scale and build their organisational capacity and capabilities. Funding is offered on an unrestricted basis (non programatic) for the organisational growth.
This will allow social enterprises to sustain their initiatives / programmes, harness their capability to fundraise, increase public awareness in social innovation and scale their innovation solutions for good social and / or environmental outcomes.
Education
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: JomStudy
JomStudy is an educational mobile application designed for Form 4 and 5 high school students in Malaysia. The app offers an extensive range of educational resources and tools to assist Malaysian students in studying efficiently and effectively, anytime and anywhere.The provided educational resources encompass concise revision notes, quizzes, and exam papers, among other materials. Additionally, JomStudy offers a variety of educational tools, including a Pomodoro timer, flashcards, tuition feature and even a recently launched AI education chatbot feature.Our primary beneficiaries are underprivileged students. JomStudy operates on a freemium business model, which means we provide benefits not only to paid users but also to users who cannot afford to pay a single cent. Free users utilizing our services are entitled to access free educational resources, such as revision notes and quizzes. We have received thousands of reviews from our free users, highlighting how our notes and quizzes have assisted them in their revision. Some reviews even mention that they have achieved good grades after using our mobile application. The problem we aim to solve is the lack of easy access to educational resources. We’ve received feedback from our users about how they sometimes struggle to access resources in their local bookshops due to logistical issues and their remote locations. They have noted that using our app has enabled them to prepare for exams without the need for physical books. JomStudy aims to become the ultimate educational app for high school students in Malaysia, eliminating the need to access multiple platforms for different resources and tools. It serves as an all-in-one platform, offering a comprehensive array of resources and tools within a single location for students’ convenience.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Rootin by Sejolly
Driven by the passion for children, education, and inclusivity, Sejolly PLT, an EduTech social enterprise strives to empower educators and parents of children with learning differences through technology and continuous support. As a social enterprise in education technology, we are not just building a business, we are building a better future. Founded in 2022, Sejolly is determined to empower educators, parents, and everyone working to support neurodivergent children, to get the best education and holistic development that children deserve. With a cumulative experience of more than 20 years in Early Childhood Education and behavior therapy for autistic and ADHD children, Sejolly PLT team consists of esteemed individuals with big dreams of changing the landscape of children’s education in Malaysia and globally.We believe in the power of innovation to drive positive change and make a lasting impact in our community. Our first product, Rootin digital platform has been changing the lives of more than 300 families and loved by many educators around Malaysia.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Me.reka
Provide youth access to digital upskilling content via Academy programmes and utilise its Connect hub for e-learners to gain access to resources, network and facilities for application of knowledge
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Ooze Teenpreneurs Education Hub
Entrepreneurship education to build business skills and know-how in teenagers as an alternative livelihood opportunities.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Ideas Academy
Providing holistic secondary education to refugees, stateless children & low income group based on the IGCSE curriculum to help our youths thrive.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: The Fourth
The Fourth is a not-for-profit investigative documentary team, training academy, and multimedia production studio dedicated to creating a better world through investigative journalism.It was founded by a team of six journalists in Malaysia (formerly of R.AGE) whose hard-hitting documentaries have garnered millions of views, and led to real-world impact such as legislative reforms, criminal convictions, and the disruption of criminal syndicate operations. Their work has helped expose child sexual predators, human traffickers, drug syndicates, wildlife smugglers, corrupt companies, and more.The Fourth operates as a social enterprise. Its investigations are largely funded by: 1. The Fourth Academy: An award-winning and HRD-accredited media academy, with a wide-range of programs catering to aspiring content creators, media companies, civil society organisations, and corporations.2. Fourth Studio: A commercial video production and digital marketing studio, specialising in strategic content and narratives for social impact, CSR, and ESG initiatives. Past clients include local and international NGOs.To find out more about The Fourth’s work, go to www.thefourth.media, and follow them on YouTube or Instagram to watch their latest work.
Circularity
Cohort: HSEF2023
Produce affordable eco-friendly packaging by selling ad space, with revenue subsidizing costs, to promote sustainability within F&B sector.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Recycling glass waste into biocomposites for the building and furniture industries, offering sustainable alternatives and reducing carbon emissions. Glass waste poses disposal challenges due to its long decomposition time and lack of market value.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Play Project
Supporting circular economies by connecting manufacturers, distributors, and customers with excess stock, returns, or preloved toys to be redistributed to marginalised communities.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Athena is an innovative social enterprise that manufactures and sells washable and eco-friendly cloth pads made from high-quality absorbent fabrics and other environmental-friendly products. The products eliminate the experience of physical discomforts, such as rashes and itching. Through Athena’s products and programs, they seek to empower women by promoting healthy menstrual hygiene management and raising awareness on the issue of menstrual poverty.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: RenewCell
Starting our operation in 2018, Renewcell Malaysia is a Malaysian company who offer solutions in extending battery life span and encourage battery users to re-use, re-purpose, sharing and dispose battery only upon the End of life (EoL). Thus will reduced the cost on procurement of new battery and reduced wastage in battery disposal. Our focus is on sustainability where Renewcell’s solution is capable of reducing the battery waste and CO2 emission from the battery usage. As to date, we have reduced 24 ton of battery waste and avoided 30 ton of carbon emission. Encouraging the company to move forward with CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Our solution will promote the target beneficiaries, such as the youngsters and the B40s to develop their skill, competancy and capability in the industry.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Ekha
Ekha promotes Sustainable Fashion and Upcycle Creative Workshops. With 3 main pillars in Sustainable Fashion Retail, Upcycle Workshops and Community program, Ekha recently launched EKHA HUB in Central Market Kuala Lumpur, as a creative hub and platform, to showcase, to empower and to conduct creative upcycle workshops.Ekha advocates in Upcycling recycable materials, using creativity and Fashion trending concepts to produce Sustainable Fashion goods and accessories. Working alongside B40 single mothers, working together creating a range of sustainable fashion collection, which Ekha retails over 5 locations across Malaysia. Ekha engage in Pop Up tours in promoting Upcycling Workshops, creating FUN sustainable projects for schools and organisations, to further promote and engage in making exhibitions, sculpture and even art projects. Through 55 creative upcycle modules available in Ekha, the hub is continously expanding collaborating and working with creative and artists alike, with weekly weekend Workshops available at Ekha Hub.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: RE-KAYU
RE:KAYU is an accredited social enterprise based in Puchong, Selangor with a mission to create impact on an environmental and social scale through promoting sustainable practices. One of our goals is to help reduce unemployment amongst the B40 Youths by equipping the group with the knowledge of basic woodworking skills.We believe that these skills are crucial to provide sustainable employment for these B40 youth that would carve a path towards a better future.Our vision is to help create a sustainable environment where every resource is utilized to it’s maximum capacity to create value based products.This in-turn helps in shifting the paradigm from a Linear Economy model of “Take, Make, Waste”, into a Circular Economy model which emphasizes the importance of reusing and recycling resources.As a community-based social enterprise, we are about more than just profit as our enterprise considers the importance of supporting the community to make a change. We aim to provide the vulnerable PPR communities in Klang Valley with affordable basic home furniture to improve their living conditions.RE:KAYU aims to prove that the circular business model is sustainable through reducing the single usage of wooden pallets. We take wooden pallets and repurpose them into furniture and household items. Our social employment program eliminate barriers to meaningful work by providing training, creating long-term employment opportunities, and providing sustainable careers which allows for us to support more B40 families living in PPR housing.We also support the government to develop liveable housing schemes to address mental health issues of PPR children and help create a comfortable living environment to reduce further physical and mental health issues within the PPR communities.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Sea Monkey Project
Manufacturer of small upcycling machines for supply to communities for plastic recycling initiatives and education campaigns to increase awareness on environmental protection.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Graze Market
Rescue rejected “Grade B” fruits and vegetables to sell affordable and healthy food to businesses and consumers.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Ezplast
Creating a network to ease collection of plastic waste for upcycling initiatives while educating the importance of waste management
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: CirclePac
Circlepac aims to end single-use plastics in the foodservice industry by providing compostable packaging made from natural plant fibres.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: HAVAN CLOTHING
Havan Clothing isn’t just about style, it’s about Fashion With A Purpose. We believe every child deserves access to education. That’s why with every purchase, a portion of the proceeds goes directly towards supporting the learning programs of shelter-home children.Since our launch, Havan has impacted the lives of over 200 children in need, providing them with more than 6,000 valuable learning hours (and counting!). We’re passionate about empowering the next generation and giving them the tools they need to thrive.Look good, do good, feel good. When you shop Havan Clothing, you’re not just getting stylish apparel, you’re directly contributing to a brighter future for underprivileged children.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Brutti and Besi
Bespoke Sustainable Furniture Maker based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.We upcycled pallet woods into functional and aesthetic furniture while uplifting our youth’s life and income.
Social Mobility/Upskilling
Cohort: HSEF2023
Provide a proprietary invention of terrarium for self-sustained, minimal watering and ability to generate nutrient-dense soil that allows marginalized communities to plant their own vegetables with high nutrition produce.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Inclucity
A go-to platform for users to get verified info on accessible venues,and spaces. Also will function as educational tools to normalise inclusivity plus a marketplace featuring job listings, excursion activities, and upskilling workshops within the community.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Flumen
AI-assisted river waste collection of plastic waste which will be processed into building materials and fertilizer powered by regenerative energy and hytoremediation
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Oupus Organics
Produce skincare products under the brand Oupus Organics using bambangan seed and employing low-income mothers on flexible hours
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: manekNya
Focuses on traditional beading craft that has been practiced in the Peranakan culture for centuries, by showcasing products produce by the team of the skilled artisans and sharing knowledge and expertise through workshops.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Native Discovery
Native Discovery is a registered social enterprise that builds support networks to help entrepreneurial indigenous communities thrive in Peninsular Malaysia. We specialise in co-creating community-based tourism ventures with our Orang Asli partners to enable them to develop their monetary and social capital in service of their individual aspirations. Our long-term mission is to utilise our products and services as advocacy tools towards the recognition of the value indigenous peoples hold in Malaysia. We are gradually diversifying our activities beyond commercial focuses to include capacity building for Orang Asli communities and the public on indigenous issues through our emerging programmatic focus on allyship.We envision a future where all Malaysians regardless of race, ethnicity and religion are equally respected and honoured, and work collectively towards a better, shared future.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Silent Teddies Bakery
Vehicle for changing lives of Deaf persons by providing them skill trainings and meaningful job opportunities in the food and beverage industry
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Ibupreneur
Educate and equip beneficiaries with modern business knowledge and baking while providing them with market access platform for income generation.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: The Asli & Co
The Asli Co. empowers indigenous mothers to earn a sustainable living through making modern handicrafts & products from home.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Rustic Borneo Craft
Invest in sustainable products whilst empowering indigenous people to drive their business to grow by training and income opportunities.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Semart
Aims to support Street Vendors in Malaysia to become financially literate by utilizing our Cloud Business Solutions
Cohort: HSEF2022
Infinite Minds Academy conducts Digital Tech programs for the Special Needs people, to empower them to obtain the necessary skills; to be able to sustain themselves economically without having to be dependent on government aids or handouts from anyone.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Gift 1 For Two
Give 1 For Two Sdn Bhd (G1FT) was founded in January 2022 and granted Social Enterprise Basic accreditation by the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP). Provide sewing training to underprivileged women to earn income from home via sewing job opportunities.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Provide digital skill training at lower or subsidised rates to B40 communities in Sabah to facilitate growth of digital entrepreneurs for job or income opportunities
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: kreasi
Superb Innovative Skills Sdn Bhd is a company specializing in the development of innovative skills in education, particularly in the field of hand sewing skills. By embracing INNOVATION as the foundation of the business, the company has a unique advantage in product design for clothing sewing education under the brand “D ATHIRAH MAGIC RULER,” which has successfully obtained Intellectual Property (IP) rights from MALAYSIA and INDONESIA. With the advantage of innovative products available in the company, the company also continues to focus on community sustainability towards a sustainable community by establishing Social Enterprises (KREASI) in the skill industry both directly and through Digital platforms. It has been actively operating since 2015 until now with various community programs implemented. With HSEF fund we have established a workspace area (Ruang Kreasi) for the community and to provide skills training and classes in dressmaking, crafting, hand sewing and entrepreneurship program to our beneficiaries such as the B40 communities, women and single parents who are unemployed, persons with disabilities (OKU), children with special education needs, youth, and graduates of the Integrated Special Education Program (PPKI)
Cohort: HSEF2022
We are a social enterprise focusing on economic empowerment of Orang Asli in MalaysiaOur MissionEmpowering the livelihoods of Orang Asli community in Malaysia by providing skillsets trainings, integrated organic farm build up, support in marketing platforms and providing affordable and pollution free foods for others community. VisionPeople will respect Orang Asli as a faithful guardian of forest, living with great dignity, economically strong and sustainable with genuine hearts, and hard works of farmingOver the two years period, we trained 34 Orang Asli from the Jahai Tribe and supported 19 Orang Asli to start free range chicken farming and help 1 OA family to build their farmyard with chickens and short term and long term crops.Our own Jiwa Asli Organik farm has given an opportunity for the orang asli to come and work and trained as an organic farmer so that when they leave and back to their village, they can become a trainer or start their own farming project which can help them with more sustainable income.Currently, our business has become stronger thanks top the support by various funder especially Yayasan Hasanah which help us to be more confident into taking challenges. We lauched Impact Packages, the IMP 107 food box for those who wish to walk with us just by subscribing monthly produces by the Orang Asli and from the increase of subscriber, we can continue to support more OA to farm.It is no ease pathway since we decided to be social entrepreneur, where many times we find discourages even from our closest family and friends. No matter what, we believe that doing what is right has it rewards and blessing, and it just a matter of time
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Batik Boutique
Batik Boutique is an award-winning social enterprise created to disrupt the cycle of poverty in Malaysia. We empower artisans from marginalized communities to produce fair fashion, home goods, and accessories made from a traditional fabric called batik Malaysia.We work with batik artisans across Malaysia to create batik textiles on natural fibers. This fabric is then sent to tailors at our training centers to create products in designs that you’ll love. Through this model, we are able to alter the circumstances of marginalized communities by providing skills training and sustainable income opportunities.To date, we have worked with over 400 artisans and impacted the lives of more than 1,700 beneficiaries.You can feel good knowing each purchase directly benefits the artisan who handcrafted the products and directly impacts the lives of their families and communities.We are B Corp certified and accredited by KUSKOP.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: MToba Crafts
Provide free sewing training to B40 single mothers or underprivileged women and market access to sell their products for income generation. Our services include: 1. Comprehensive tailoring & crafting programs for women.2. Providing expert alterations to ensure your clothes fit perfectly.3. Specializing in fulfilling bulk orders for both corporate and company clients.4. Selling collections of tailoring and crafting products.
Agriculture
Cohort: HSEF2023
Investing into small farmers in Sarawak rural areas and provide market access by purchasing goods from them at fair price to enable the farmers to scale their operations.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Project Spark
AgriData Portal Sdn. Bhd., established in December 2020 by a team of passionate farmer-founders, is a tech-driven agriculture startup dedicated to transforming the agricultural landscape through data-driven solutions. Leveraging Sabah’s agricultural strength and advanced technology, we aim to digitalize traditional farming practices, providing farmers with market access and financial resources via a seamless, efficient, and reliable platform. With deep-rooted knowledge of the challenges faced by farmers, our mission is to empower smallholder farmers by addressing their most pressing concerns: market access, financial accessibility, and sustainable farming practices.Our 360° innovative solutions, such as AG-FUND offers zero-interest loans, supported by our in-house developed mobile app, AG-FUND App, enabling farmers to track their sales and expenses, thereby monitoring their farm business growth. AG-MARKET ensures fair pricing and secure supply chains through data-driven market analysis. The AGRI-SPARK initiative focuses on empowering B40 farmers in Sabah with hydroponic systems, increasing their income and reducing reliance on foreign labour. Our smart logistic planning and farm-to-table partnerships ensure efficient produce delivery and minimal waste.Through our partnership with Sabah Credit Corporation, we have channelled close to RM 1 million directly to farmers, transforming farms in Sabah from traditional to modern operations. At AgriData, we envision a world where agriculture is sustainable, profitable, and accessible to all. We aim to bring awareness to the origin of food, highlighting the importance of agriculture and inspiring younger generations to venture into farming. By providing accurate agricultural data analysis and maintaining a balanced supply chain, we help farmers grow high-quality, high-volume crops.Our goal is to make a profound social and economic impact, improving the lives of farmers and feeding people with healthy, high-quality produce. AgriData Portal is dedicated to creating a better tomorrow through innovative agricultural solutions, ensuring that the future of farming is bright, sustainable, and prosperous.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: VIS
Building a GREAT integrated vanilla business for a GREATER purpose of BORNEO VANILLA STORY. Planting and establishing a full supply chain for Tahitensis vanilla industry in Borneo from training of farmers, nursery, marketing and to finding buyers of the produce.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Eats, Shoots & Roots
Founded in 2012, the social enterprise aims to reconnect urbanites with nature by empowering them with the skills & tools to grow food. Urban farm in KL city center that contains edible gardens for corporate workshops to upskill people to grow their own food while generating revenue. Additionally, the urban farm provides space to turn waste into organic compost, growing fruits & vegetables, growing trees, and educate the community on sustainability.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Tem Tem
It all started with the idea of creating full plant-based tempeh chips without the traditional Indonesian chicken seasoning from home during the pandemic in the year 2021. Through extensive market research and customer feedback, we successfully crafted our very own version of plant-based tempeh chips!From the outset, we set out to create a company that not only thrives in the ever-evolving landscape of snack food industry, but one that also contributes positively to the communities we serve. We have partnered with 75 paddy farmers from Tambunan, Sabah, which is located near the famous Mount Kinabalu, to produce our uniquely special tempeh chips with heirloom red rice.It is our belief that true success comes not only from profits but from the impact we have on the community around us. The majority of our workforce consists of youths and B40 group who are looking for the right platform to build their own career paths. We focus on the strengths of every individual and guide them to strengthen their skills and leadership. With dedication, hard work, and a passionate team, we will achieve new heights of success! Thank you.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: DumoWongi
Community farm to provide farming exposure and space for rural communities to learn about herbs and flower farming practices for capacity building and income opportunities
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Farm Tokou
Farm Tokou is a social enterprise based in Sabah, dedicated to transforming local farming communities through modern agricultural practices. Our mission is to empower farmers by providing them with the tools and knowledge to grow vegetables without pesticides, ensuring healthier produce for consumers and a safer environment. At Farm Tokou, we focus on building a sustainable and prosperous farming community. By introducing innovative farming techniques and supporting farmers with resources and training, we help them increase their productivity and income. Our non-pesticide vegetables are not only healthier but also more environmentally friendly, promoting a greener future for Sabah.We believe in the power of community and collaboration. Farm Tokou works closely with local farmers, offering continuous support and education to improve their farming methods. By connecting farmers directly with the market, we ensure they receive fair prices for their produce, enhancing their livelihoods.Join us in our journey to create a thriving, modern farming community in Sabah, where healthy, non-pesticide vegetables are the standard, and farmers are empowered to succeed. Together, we can cultivate a better future for everyone.
Mental Health
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Oretha
Elderly concierge system which supports the elderly / special needs individual with their medical appointments, home matters, travel, or simple errands through the employment of retirees.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: PlusVibes
PlusVibes provides holistic mental health solutions through a mobile application, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), workshops, and outreach programs. Serving over 50,000 users and aiding 900 with suicidal ideation, the app offers self-help tools, therapy services, and various mental health resources. The EAP includes app access for employees, mental health surveys, data reports, and customised workshops. PlusVibes’ workshops cover stress management, resilience, and more, while outreach programs raise awareness and reduce stigma, providing tools and knowledge for effective mental health management.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: TeleHope
Bridging the Gap in Mental Health CareWhen one struggles with mental health illness, it can be incredibly difficult to hold onto hope. “TeleHope Health” was founded by a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist and a medical doctor to provide accessible collaborative evidence-based mental health support to emphasise that “hope” can be rekindled through support, treatment, and a willingness to persevere towards recovery. Our team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and counselors collaborates to deliver integrated care. We offer online mental health therapy, couples, family therapy, and telepsychiatry services including medication management.The Silent Struggle: A Malaysian Reality80% of Malaysians who have mental health conditions are not seeking professional help due to stigma.Mental health care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their socio-economic status or professional background. Mental health care is not a luxury, but a necessity. Healthcare Professionals face immense pressure, leading to burnout and mental health issues, often neglecting their own needs due to demanding schedules and stigma.The B40 Income Group struggles to afford mental health care, with logistical challenges, work obligations, and stigma preventing them from seeking help.TeleHope Health has launched the “Empowering Healthcare Professionals and B40 Community Mental Well-Being Program in Malaysia,” This program is generously supported by Yayasan Hasanah and the Ministry of Finance. This program targets two critical groups—healthcare providers and the B40 income group—offering them the mental health support they need to thrive. TeleHope Health offers flexible, confidential mental health support for healthcare providers to fit their demanding schedules, and cost-effective, timely services for the B40 community to reduce financial barriers and ensure easy access to care.Are you or anyone you know struggling with mental health? TeleHope Health is here to help. Visit our website at www.telehopehealth.com or WhatsApp us at +6018-2112 837 (http://wa.me/60182112837) to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Thrive Well
Founded in October 2020 and based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, Thrive Well is a social enterprise that provides trauma-informed mental health services to individuals, communities, and organizations, with a focus on building resilience in high-needs populations in a sustainable manner. Since then, our dedicated efforts have included actively engaging communities through 1800+ hours of impactful programs, training 270+ socially responsible practitioners, and providing Mental Health & Psychosocial Support to over 1800 individual clients, resulting in a remarkable impact. Together with our network of partners, which consists of over 40 organizations, we are on a mission to build a robust mental health infrastructure and system of care that emphasizes improving social determinants (ie. socioeconomic status, adverse childhood experiences, education etc.) to achieve sustainable, effective health outcomes and long-term social impact.
Waste Management
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Entomal
Provides solutions to BSF farming process by transforming food waste into valuable resources (organic fertilizers), mitigating methane emissions, supporting circular economy principles, and providing alternative protein sources.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Arus Oil
On-demand recycling platform for used cooking oil that enables household and businesses to recycle their used cooking oil (UCO) with just A Click Away.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Global Cerah
Global Cerah (GC) integrates waste management and production of alternative proteins into a sustainable solution fully supported by IoT because this can enhance the efficiency of converting agricultural waste into alternative protein without breakdown of procedures in between. Implementation of RPAs and optic sensors allow us to carry out Total Quality Management for waste treatments and maintain a consistent nutritional level of the alternative protein. Our ultimate vision is building a regional circular economy in the next five years. Upcycling organic waste without proper management in the industry back into the agri-food ecosystem as alternative feeds Secondly, this also reduces air or land pollution caused by conventional waste disposal methods in the industry such as incineration and landfill. The connection between organic loss and waste and climate change is increasingly recognized as important and so is the link between climate change and agriculture and supply chain resiliency. Therefore, our solution provides an eco-friendly solution to tackle this issue.We also encourage local farmers and plantation owners to pass their waste to us instead of using conventional waste disposal methods that cause pollution to the environment. We are also keen to introduce the usage of alternative feeds to the market due to its organic nature and free from chemical substances. To do so, we implement a subsidy program for local farmers to buy lower price feeds and fertilizers from us, which are lower than market rate. Eventually, this can ease their cost burden in overall production and increase their daily income. Most importantly, we also enhance food security due to lowering the costs of food for end consumers in the near future.
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: WormingUp
Fly Technology Agriculture Sdn Bhd (trademark name: WormingUp) is an ISO14001 certified, tax-exempt, and nationally accredited social enterprise based in Sarawak, founded in 2015. We advocate for Responsible Consumption and Production through sustainable waste management, sustainable farming, educational workshops, and green event management. We utilise insect farming (black soldier fly) as a means for organic waste disposal to avoid landfilling. Our aim is to create a circular economy within the food supply chain where food wastes contribute directly to the production of wholly organic foods, ensuring the sustainability of our food source while safeguarding the environment. We advocate for environmental sustainability in our local community by empowering them with sustainable farming and agro-food processing skills through workshops and on-the-ground implementation.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Material In Works
Proprietary treatment process that recovers cellulose from paper label waste back into raw material for use in paper manufacturing.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Bioloop
Biotech company that is revolutionising organic waste management, producing sustainable insect protein for animals and manufacturing natural fertilizer
Eco Tourism/Rural Infra
Cohort: HSEF2023
Brand Name: Lamanku Malaysia and Kampungstay Desa Murni
Our business model at Village Stay goes beyond conventional tourism practices. We strive to create a positive impact by fostering sustainable development, preserving cultural heritage, and empowering local communities. Through our commitment to responsible and community-based tourism, we hope to leave a lasting and meaningful legacy in the areas we operate. Our Mission, we redefine tourism by fostering sustainable development, preserving cultural heritage, and empowering local economies. Our focus extends to supporting single mothers, youth, local entrepreneurs, and homestay members. Committed to responsible and community-based tourism, we aim to leave a lasting and meaningful legacy in every community we serve. Through our efforts, we strive to ensure that tourism benefits everyone, creating positive and enduring impacts for future generations.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Saora Industries
Saora Industries is a pioneer in utilizing cutting edge technology in bringing green energy and clean water to almost anywhere on earth.
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Walai Tobilung
Traditional gallery, arts performing centre as well as homestay to showcase Tobilung culture which is supported by its own community
Cohort: HSEF2022
Brand Name: Brooke Museum
Two museums housed in restored historical buildings showcasing physical artefacts from the Brooke Family’s collection to preserve tangible and intangible heritage and development history of Sarawak