Shell LiveWire celebrates five innovative enterprises in Peninsular Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: In a pursuit to empower innovation and entrepreneurship, Shell awarded five enterprises as state winners of Shell LiveWire Malaysia at the Peninsular Malaysia challenge at Wisma Shell in Cyberjaya.
This marks the fourth year of Shell's ongoing mission to support and elevate local business talent. After competing against over 60 participants in this year's Peninsular Malaysia edition of the programme, Earnest Grower Sdn Bhd, Lorry System Sdn Bhd, Mensilin Green Energy Sdn Bhd, Midwest Composites Sdn Bhd and Rebooz Technology Sdn Bhd emerged as the top five winners. Their journey began with an intensive bootcamp designed to enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities.
From there, 10 promising finalists were shortlisted for the final pitching round, where they delivered compelling business plans and demonstrated strong potential for innovation and growth. Following a rigorous evaluation process, five enterprises that truly stood out were selected as this year's champions.
'Shell LiveWire is more than just a programme, it's a journey that inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life,' said Shell business operations (Kuala Lumpur) general manager Syed Hussain Taha.
'Having witnessed the passion and resilience of our local talents, I truly believe in the impact this initiative can make.
'It empowers individuals to create lasting businesses that not only support their own growth but also uplift communities and generate meaningful employment. I personally encourage all budding entrepreneurs to take part in this programme, which offers the guidance, tools and support needed to turn dreams into reality.'
Each of the five winning enterprises received a RM10,000 startup grant from Shell, along with a year-long business coaching programme to help refine their strategies and scale their ventures.
In addition, the winners also gain access to the global LiveWire network — an international community of entrepreneurs — where they can exchange ideas, share experiences and potentially be selected for the prestigious Shell Global Top Ten Innovators Awards.
The judges for Shell LiveWire Malaysia 2025 Peninsular Malaysia state finals were Cyberview Sdn Bhd Ecosystem Hub head and Futurise Sdn Bhd acting chief executive officer Shafinaz Salim; New Straits Times Business Times news editor Muhammed Ahmad Hamdan and Shell Malaysia Global Alliance manager Theswinder Kaur.
Shell LiveWire is the flagship enterprise development programme of Shell. The programme strengthens local economies across the globe by promoting entrepreneurship and developing entrepreneurs.
This programme, which kick started in Sabah in 2015, in Sarawak in 2016 and in Peninsular Malaysia in 2022, aims to inspire young entrepreneurs to innovate and produce real business solutions that meet today's socio-economic needs.
To learn more on Shell LiveWire Malaysia, click here.
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