Top Five Enterprises Triumph As Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2024 National Winners

The 2024 Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia national winners - Global Cerah Sdn Bhd from Sabah; Koperasi Opah Sri Aman Bhd and 4x4 Quest Sdn Bhd from Sarawak and Reclimate Sdn Bhd and Synbiozymes Sdn Bhd from Peninsular Malaysia, emerged victorious from a competitive field of 180 entrepreneurs. These exceptional enterprises were among the 15 finalists who advanced after a rigorous selection process. They participated in an intensive week-long incubator workshop across three locations, followed by a three-month national accelerator programme. This preparation culminated in a final pitching competition, where their business pitches were evaluated on their comprehensive business models, team capabilities, and business traction, showcasing their determination to scale their innovative ideas.

“Our Shell LiveWIRE programme is a catalyst for positive social change, fostering local business development, job creation, and innovative solutions to social and economic challenges. Each year, this initiative empowers thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide to transform their bright ideas into sustainable businesses. I am truly delighted to see our local entrepreneurs seizing this opportunity to expand their ventures and uplift their communities by creating valuable employment opportunities," expressed Siti Sulaiman, Country Chair of Shell Malaysia and Senior Vice President of Integrated Gas & Upstream Malaysia.

The 2024 national winners each received a start-up fund of RM30,000.00 and the invaluable opportunity to connect with the global LiveWIRE ecosystem, sharing their insights with entrepreneurs worldwide. They also stand a chance to compete in the prestigious Shell Global Top Ten Innovators Awards. Additionally, Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) awarded an extra RM20,000 cash prize each to 4x4 Quest Sdn Bhd and Koperasi Opah Sri Aman Bhd, the winners from Sarawak, to inspire greater participation from the region.

The judges for Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2024 were Norizah Othman, General Manager Malaysia Projects, Shell Malaysia, Viviantie Sarjuni, CEO of Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (SCENIC) and Dexter Yeh, Deputy General Manager of Daily Express.

Also in attendance were ministers and officials from Sabah, as well as Wong Kim Mun, General Manager of Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd (SSPC).

Shell LiveWIRE, the premier enterprise development programme of Shell, bolsters local economies worldwide by promoting entrepreneurship and nurturing entrepreneurs. Launched in Sabah in 2015 and Sarawak in 2016, this programme aims to inspire young entrepreneurs to innovate and create practical business solutions that address today's socio-economic challenges. In 2022, Shell LiveWIRE expanded its reach to include entrepreneurs from Peninsular Malaysia, further broadening its impact.

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Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2024 national winners’ details are as follows:

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