Every day in Malaysia, someone is building something, fixing something, or maintaining something — at home, on site, or in the workshop. Whatever it is, they need supplies. And when they need supplies, they need a hardware store. A hardware store is not a glamorous business. But it is a steady one. If you run it well, the regulars keep coming back for years. Here's how to open a hardware store in Malaysia. Step 1: Do your homework on the location Location makes or breaks a hardware store. A...

If you grew up in Malaysia, you probably went to tuition. Your parents sent you because your classmates were going. Because the exam was coming up. Because your neighbour's kid went and scored straight As. Because that's just what Malaysian families do. That hasn't changed. If anything, it's gotten more intense. The demand is there. The question is whether you can build something parents trust enough to keep sending their kids back — and telling other parents about. Here's how to set up a...

The pandemic changed how we work, and honestly, a lot of us don't want to go back. Companies realised they were paying a fortune for office space their employees resented commuting to. Employees realised they could get just as much done — sometimes more — without the commute, the parking, and the fluorescent lighting. Demand for flexible workspace in Malaysia is growing. And on paper, the co-working business model looks attractive: collect rent upfront, no long payment terms, scalable,...