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Daily Express
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah CEOs share survival lessons at 2025 masterclass
Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Moderator Ray Chou (left) with the panellists during the talk session. KOTA KINABALU: Entrepreneurs shared insights on navigating the "Death Valley" of business at the CEO Masterclass 2025 held at SICC. Amazing Borneo Tours CEO Kenji Yeo recalled the 2015 Mount Kinabalu quake as a turning point that drove him to diversify and build emphasising people over profit. Nihon Skin founder Geraldyn Low said burnout from her first business taught her to prioritise sustainability, automation, and team-building in her new venture, Ventamin. Investor Asgari Stephens of Intelligent Capital noted that resilience matters more than funding, with most investment decisions driven by the founder's grit and market potential. Panellists agreed that collaboration and shared platforms like are key to scaling, likening its role to Singapore's Changi Airport. Themed 'Scaling Beyond Limits,' the event gathered regional entrepreneurs, GLCs and policymakers to discuss sustainable growth strategies. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Focus Malaysia
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Encouraging developments in Sabah's commitment to clean governance
Letter to Editor I was delighted to read the recent article in Focus Malaysia titled ' GRS-ruled Sabah State Government Puts Public Trust First as Graft-Buster MACC Acts ' (published June 20, 2025). The report fills me with hope that my concerns regarding the Land and Survey Department (LJS), the Sabah Housing and Urban Development Board (LPPB), and the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) may finally be addressed. The article highlights Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor's commitment to clean governance and strengthening integrity among government members and public servants. This is truly heartening, and I look forward to seeing how the Integrity Department will respond to my complaints about DBKK's lack of response to multiple emails I sent since 2022. It is also reassuring to read that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition upholds the rule of law without shielding anyone from scrutiny. I hope this extends to investigating LPPB's non-response to my emails and the unclear delays by LJS in sharing the results of the spot level survey conducted in June 2023, pending approval from an unspecified 'authority'. Additionally, I urge a review of how DBKK issued the occupancy certificate for the Vistana Heights project based on allegedly falsified as-built survey and development plans. The article's emphasis on due process and the courts delivering justice is commendable. However, I wonder if ordinary citizens should have to resort to legal action to address such issues, potentially tarnishing the government's reputation due to the actions of a few. The state's cooperation with enforcement agencies and its focus on accountability are promising steps. As the article notes, 'The strength of GRS lies not in avoiding challenges but in responding to them with principle, clarity, and purpose.' I couldn't agree more and hope this signals a new era of transparency and responsiveness in Sabah's governance. Thank you for highlighting these developments. ‒ June 23, 2025 Luqman Michel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah The views expressed are solely of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Focus Malaysia. Main image: Amazing Borneo Tours
