RISE UP

from Seba 2022 Rise Up Commemorative Book

by XhaleAsia

TOP SME s

IKHLAS TIJARAH SINERGI ASSOCIATE PLT

BEST SME Innovative Strategy in Takaful Business

GLOJAS HAIR TRANSPLANT, AESTHETICS & PLASTIC SURGERY SPECIALIST CENTRE

BEST SME Hair Transplant, Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery Specialist

PUSAT TUISYEN AKHIAR

BEST SME

Fast-Growing SME in Education

OPERION ECOMMERCE & SOFTWARE SDN BHD

BEST SME Solution Provider in Software & Technology

O2O ECOMMERCE SDN BHD

BEST SME Leading Solution Provider in eCommerce

FLAVARIS (M)

SDN BHD

BEST SME Solution Provider in OEM Industry

ENVIRO I.F.M (M)

SDN BHD

BEST SME Solution Provider in Intergrated Facilities Management

SPIN SPORTSWEAR

BEST SME

Brand Excellence for Sportswear

KARDINAL INDUSTRIES (M) SDN BHD

BEST SME

Innovation and Technology Design

HIJANAH HAUL HOLDINGS SDN BHD

BEST SME in Islamic Businesses

Ikhlas Tijarah Sinergi Associate (IKTISAS), led by Syahrunizam Shahwan, was founded in 2018 to develop an entrepreneurial culture within the Takaful business. IKTISAS saw the increased demand for Takaful funds and chose to seize this chance to delve deeply into the Takaful industry in 2019. IKTISAS created the Business Owner Synergy System (BOSS) as a solution to assist entrepreneurs in starting their Takaful enterprises at no cost by providing HR development, recruitment training, and competency building.

BOSS blends the market’s existing system with the network marketing strategy developed by IKTISAS. IKTISAS designed the system to address the problems that Takaful agents face, including cash flow and a lack of incentives. IKTISAS is looking for individuals with entrepreneurial mindsets and exceptional leadership abilities to establish and register their corporate agency.

IKTISAS has developed a feasible business strategy to independently to handle its commissions and recruitment operations independently. They were the first Bumiputera Agency Leader Corporation (ALC) to implement their Takaful system and the first ALC in Malaysia.

IKTISAS started the business with 237 individuals in the first year with RM 3.2 million in revenue. As of now, IKTISAS successfully recruited 2000 individuals with RM8 million in revenue. The organisation’s business plan is to continuously develop the entrepreneurs into visionary, professional, productive, creative, and trustworthy individuals. IKTISAS has acquired 20 million Takaful sales to date, and they aspire to create an RM30 million business by March 2022/2023. More importantly, they want BOSS to be a top industry leader and a new model to help Malaysia’s Takaful companies grow.

Glojas Hair Transplant, Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery Specialist Centre is an aesthetic, hair, skin, and body clinic known for producing highquality results by combining techniques with cutting-edge technology and professionalism, following stringent regulatory guidelines and medical practise demands in Malaysia and around the world. Glojas’ doctors are dedicated to being the best at bringing out the best in each consumer.

Glojas takes pride in its well-regarded physicians. Dato’ Dr. Jasvinder Singh (Dato’ Dr. JasG) is Malaysia’s first Hair Transplant Doctor, Malaysia’s first ABHRS Hair Physician, and Malaysia’s only Hair Transplant Doctor who holds his Fellowship in Hair Transplant Surgery with 25 years of experience in the science, practise, and research of Hair Transplant Surgery and Hair Regrowth Treatments. He created his own legally patented SMART FUE™ and SMART FUT™ Hair Transplants.

Dato’ Dr. Jasvinder Singh (Dato’ Dr. JasG) works very closely with one of Malaysia’s top leading Plastic, Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dr. Mohd Ali Mat Zain, to perform the SMART FUE™ and SMART FUT™ Hair Transplant Surgery. Dr. Mohd Ali also performs Moustache Transplants for men who underwent cleft lip corrective surgeries as infants, and this is a successful camouflage on the surgical scar.

Dato’ Dr. JasG and Dr. Mohd Ali are also highly regarded and internationally acclaimed for Hair Transplant Surgeries conducted on severely scarred and damaged scalps. Many people come to them after having unsuccessful hair transplants at other clinics in Malaysia and worldwide, including badly damaged scalp from unsuccessful hair transplants in Turkey and India. Glojas and Malaysia are certainly most proud that such an incredible talent resides and continues to practise in Malaysia. The business success of Glojas in Hair Transplant Surgery, Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery is primarily due to the fact that Glojas has the nation’s best doctors in both Dato’ Dr. JasG and Dr. Mohd Ali Mat Zain.

Pusat Tuisyen Akhiar, or PTA, was formed by Noor Samsuri Noor and Mohd Suhaimy Supuan in Georgetown and Bayan Lepas neighbourhoods. PTA is consistently regarded as the number one Tuition Centre of choice for parents in Penang, Malaysia. PTA, which has been in operation since 1999, offers various subjects such as Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Science, English Language, Malay Language, Writing, and History to students in Year 1 to Year 6 and Form 1 to Form 5.

PTA operates with the simple belief of cultivating academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and an appreciation for the community. PTA’s culture is being creativeminded and incredibly diverse. Supported by dynamic teachers, PTA offers a proper curriculum and the latest techniques to prepare students to become tomorrow’s kind, thoughtful, confident, and transformative leaders. PTA is registered under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

PTA has successfully assisted 15,000 students nationwide through online classes and programmes during and after the pandemic. In 2022, the number of online students will continue to expand dramatically since most parents are now more comfortable with online learning through PTA. These online classes feel identical to physical courses and are more interactive than physical classes.

PTA operates based on five pillars and objectives: to deliver high-quality academic programs that enable students to achieve their intellectual potential, develop confidence and lifelong learning skills to improve their prospects, and provide practical teaching methods while giving students the personal attention, advice, and support needed, improve student performances and parent satisfaction with a new way of learning approach and ensuring their services are sustainable, efficient and ready to compete in the market place.

With the support of 20+ team members worldwide, Operion Ecommerce & Software Sdn Bhd (OPERION) has honed its approach to web design, eCommerce, software development, software modification, and mobile app development for more than 50 different business sectors over the previous 16 years.

Developing the latest technological solutions can not be a solo effort. It calls for joint endeavours with some of the brightest minds and organisations in the world. Recently, OPERION collaborated with BERNAMA to develop an internet business and marketing campaign to small and medium enterprises. As a leader in their space, OPERION has been appointed to be on the jury panel for the Malaysia Website Award organized by Exabyte.

Inspiring the next generation is an integral part of OPERION’s venture. The team has joined hands with ORIX to promote a NASA

APP called “Startup Campaign” to drive enthusiasm in technology among potential future developers. They also share their technologies publicly with various colleges in Malaysia through education and speaker events in hopes to impart their expertise and knowledge regarding software development.

Lukas J. Tan, the founder of OPERION, graduated from TAR UC with a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Engineering and has worked in the IT business since the age of 10. He considers Malaysia to be a rising star in the technology sector. Since the inception of OPERION, they have participated in numerous charities and sponsorships as they feel that sharing with those in need is the greatest way to build a better society. OPERION’s strategy is shaped by five factors drawn from the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They aspire to help society by enhancing health and education, decreasing inequality, and stimulating economic growth.

O2O Ecommerce Sdn Bhd (O2O) was founded in 2008 with the goal of providing the best digital solutions to businesses of all sizes, including established organisations, associations, start-ups, and non-profit organisations. All-in-one commerce platform for launching, managing, and expanding a business. In Silicon Valley’s APAC CIO Outlook 2022, O2O was named the Region’s Top 10 E-Commerce Consulting/Services Company. Individuals are empowered by O2O Ecommerce, which makes it easier to establish, operate, and grow a business.

The most important value is always overflowing with excitement for assisting clients in meeting their company objectives and ambitions. To provide the finest experience for its clients, O2O maintains the process simple, clear, and customer-focused, and they are proud of the diverse job they do. O2O works hard to improve and simplify business for everyone. They want to empower people by giving them the tools they need to start, run, and grow a business. Over time, business and the eCommerce ecosystem become more complex. As O2O believes that the future of commerce demands more voices, not fewer, they are lowering the barriers to business ownership in order to improve commerce for all. O2O seeks to facilitate and integrate the business ecosystem through a single platform while also offering endless chances for all enterprises via the eCommerce ecosystem.

The O2O team consists of skilled programmers, developers, and designers who are dedicated to creating the greatest design that represents the client’s business. Aside from web creation, the team assists clients with online integrations to ensure that business operations function effectively.

Flavaris (M) Sdn Bhd is a platform for an entrepreneur to build a brand in powdered drink products. Flavaris was established in 2000 by its Chairman, Mohamad Faidzal, who loves to explore herbs both locally and abroad. Having learned and deepened his knowledge of herbs, he applied for these functions and benefits in daily drinks to indirectly offer ease of intake. Mohammad Faidzal is aware of the opportunities that can be obtained to further expand his benefits through the production of pre-mixed herbal coffee.

Since 2017, Flavaris has been successfully blooming in the Malaysian market for processed food and drinks. With certification and recognition from the Malaysia Ministry of Health and Halal Certification from Jakim, Flavaris has helped successful entrepreneurs to have their brands.

Overflowing demands from Malaysia and overseas made Flavaris more committed to ensuring the quality of their products. Flavaris has also successfully received recognition by ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality Management System) and HACCP.

Flavaris is now a successful company and has been a leader in the efforts and devotion of Mohammad Faidzal. He always ensures that Flavaris only produces quality materials and specific grades are selected to be provided to customers. The success of Flavaris today is due to the excellent collaboration contributed by the suppliers and the team. Flavaris have produced more than 400 types of drink formulas to this date.

Mohamad Faidzal aspires to fulfil the vision of Flavaris, in which he seeks to lead the Private Label Manufacturer of Instant Beverage Premixes that strives toward customers’ success and business sustainability.

ENVIRO I.F.M (M) SDN BHD

BEST SME

ENVIRO I.F.M has over ten years of experience and is trusted by numerous government organisations and private agencies to ensure that the security, maintenance, and services of work facilities meet the needs of the organisation and its personnel. ENVIRO I.F.M has in-house technical knowledge in indoor air quality, engineering, sustainability, and the environment. Buildings Science (BS) includes indoor air quality and building efficiency, whereas Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) assures that the facility is in top shape throughout its existence.

ENVIRO I.F.M recognised the significance of indoor air quality and the prevention of harmful airborne diseases; they have conducted extensive research in China and Dubai to develop the best hygiene products and services to improve indoor air quality and prevent Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) from occurring. ENVIRO I.F.M believes that ignoring Indoor Air Quality will impair comfort and productiveness, resulting in absenteeism.

ENVIRO I.F.M in addition provides disaster restoration services that rebuild damaged buildings and increase the building’s protection in case a similar incident occurs again. Due to the extent and type of damage varying from event to event, each restoration plan will be carefully tailored to meet the needs of each structure in order to produce the most outstanding results.

Cleaning and housekeeping, mechanical and electrical maintenance services, pest control services, building automation system, civil and structural maintenance services, integrated CCTV and security system, DLP management, high rise cleaning, indoor & outdoor painting, fire restoration, flood recovery, equipment restoration, waste disposal, mould remediation, flooring renovation, odour removal, and reinstatement work are among the services provided by ENVIRO I.F.M.

Spin Sportswear is an athletic apparel brand for running, training, gym, and other fitness pursuits. Founded in 2016, Spin Sportswear has proliferated to selling internationally and established a strong brand footprint in over 26 retail stores spanning two countries and online. The brand has garments on top of existing products.

Spin Sportswear is an exclusive in-house brand of Global Vision Trading, a Lee Sportswear International Group subsidiary. The Group, which was founded in Malaysia in 2012, is a famous industry leader and conglomerate specialising in the importation, distribution, and marketing of worldwide brand work-out garments, gear, and accessories in the ASEAN area.

Spin Sportwear aspires to inspire health journeys and encourage the community to achieve their goals by creating unique urban lifestyle concepts, high-quality, and comfortable Sportswear. Spin Sportswear seeks to have a global presence in every field of sport and all walks of life.

Over the years, Spin Sportswear has grown to be widely known all over the ASEAN as the trusted brand for quality and added value, yet their most precious accolades continue to be the support from valued clients. Spin Sportswear has an excellent collection of activewear made from their latest flagship fabric, engineered for allpurpose activities, levels of intensity, and environments. Thoughtfully created, satisfaction is guaranteed. The fabric designs are adapted across all sportswear, specifically designed for various physical activities and routines such as running and jogging, hiking, swimming, cycling, working out, yoga, dance, and fitness accessories and face masks.

Headquartered in Malaysia, Kardinal Industries (M) Sdn Bhd (Kardinal) is an award-winning e-cigarette and e-liquid company established when vapes were in high demand. It became evident to these innovators how to improve from a smoker’s standpoint to turn smoking into a safer option. As a result, they began manufacturing “DIY” vape juices to suit their taste and requirements as smokers.

The brand expanded swiftly less than two years after its inception. However, there were still numerous flaws with vape systems at the time; many would agree that vapes leak, and refilling the device can be messy and even frustrating at times. Considering this, Kardinal focused on smoking convenience, producing its electronic gadget called the “Kardinal Stick” in 2019. Every Kardinal Stick product is designed and engineered with precision and beautifully finished for performance and style.

They launched KS Xense, a closed pod system featuring vapourisation via an organic cotton coil heating element for a smooth and enjoyable vape. Available with a remarkable variety of 13 KSpod flavours with more coming soon. Kardinal Group subsequently launched Kardinal Stick Kurve in 2021, which provides the ultimate Kardinal Stick experience. KS Kurve is a closed pod system featuring enhanced and new advanced technologies and Kardinal Stick Quik, a type of disposable vape for immediate satisfaction.

Kardinal Group is committed to providing an exclusive experience, transforming its deep understanding of adult tobacco consumer needs into better, more satisfying products. Most importantly, Kardinal Group aims to provide solutions and assistance to adult smokers who wish to quit or reduce their nicotine consumption entirely. Kardinal Group believes that vapour products can offer adult smokers an alternative to combustible cigarettes and reduce the harm associated with tobacco smoking.

Established in Malaysia in 2019, Hijanah Haul Holdings Sdn Bhd continues to strengthen its position as a company that provides quality services in several different branches of the industry. Adhering to the concept of “Syarie, Modesty, Beauty,” the company continues to make strides and expand services by introducing 6 “Pillars” of services such as Fashion, Publishing, Cosmetics, Production Management, Welfare, and Education. Hijanah Haul Holdings Sdn Bhd focuses on providing the best needs in helping people, especially Muslimah, find the best conditions and enhance the personality of Muslimah.

Hijanah Haul Holdings Sdn Bhd’s core service is the fashion industry. Their involvement in this industry is a top priority, and they pay close attention to the quality of service they deliver. In keeping with the organisation’s Empowering Muslimah approach, the company takes a unique approach to guarantee that every item and product given to consumers and businesses is of high quality, variety, and accessibility. To achieve this purpose, the company has formed strategic partnerships and agreements with various service providers, including Textile Publishing, Sewing Services, and Printing Services.

Hijanah also publishes Hijanahbooks, which are collections of Islamic knowledge, counsel, and practises for Muslims to apply in their daily lives. Hijanah Haul additionally offers printing and photography services for business and fashion products to local businesses and individuals looking to establish or expand their operations. Hijanah Printing took the initiative to become one of the organisations that supply locations and instruments for the textile production process, from design through printing and stitching. Hijanah Studio also offers locations and equipment for photography and videography production, allowing Bumiputera business partners to expand their operations at a low cost.

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