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opportunity. From corn cobs to global ventures o Inspiring journey of struggles faced by entrepreneur despite initial lack of qualifications, experience

He then opened his third outlet – Scubar, The Third Chapter – on Ko Phi Phi island in Thailand. He is now planning to open a fourth outlet. Predeep said success isn’t solely defined by wealth or business growth. “I approach every job with my heart, and no matter where I stand, I never forget the lowest point I came from. Every job, whether in business or community work, deserves full commitment.” His advice to the young, especially those from modest backgrounds, is simple. “Don’t spend too long looking for opportunities. Give everything you do 110% and the opportunities will come. Grab them when they do. “I am thinking of exploring new ventures, possibly expanding into larger F&B outlets and continuing to develop our postproduction business internationally.” sowing process as this absorbs water like a sponge and can ‘bind’ to sandy soil.” She said the seeds will sprout within two weeks before they are transferred into polybags or small pots filled with coconut husks to stimulate seedling growth. “The shortest period for harvesting with sufficient water and fertiliser, is 28 days, but it can extend to a month and a half. “The plants that are challenging to grow are the green chillies and kulai chillies, as they are prone to diseases.” Noor Shahiran said she sells her plants online and through direct walk-in sales at her home, adding that she receives orders from KL, Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak. “The feedback from customers has been positive, with the plants arriving in good condition,” she said, adding that she can earn up to RM8,000 a month. – Bernama

several companies. After a while he said he felt his career was stagnating due to his lack of formal qualifications, and that was when he decided take the leap into entrepreneurship. In 2011, he co-founded a small media postproduction company with his brother. The venture, specialising in video editing, audio mixing, subtitling and dubbing, quickly gained success. Expanding their business across countries such as Thailand and Indonesia, they also established collaborations with global platforms such as Netflix and Disney. Predeep said his entrepreneurial spirit drove him into the F&B industry and he launched his first outlet, The First Chapter, in 2021, adding that the following year a second outlet - Benang, The Second Chapter - was opened. Both outlets are located in KL, reported Bernama.

Predeep said after he had completed his SPM examination, his parents borrowed money from loan sharks to pay part of his fees at Kolej Damansara Utama. “I still remember being called out of class by two lecturers and being informed that I couldn’t continue my studies due to unpaid fees. That moment was a harsh reality check as

KUALA LUMPUR: As a schoolboy, he spent his holidays earning between RM3 and RM5 per hour packing corn cobs, contributing to his family’s income and helping to ease their financial burden. Today, he is a thriving entrepreneur, running ventures in media production, postproduction, film distribution, and food and beverage (F&B). Predeep Singh, 43, who had to drop out of college due to financial constraints, attributes his success to perseverance and a deep commitment to remembering TANAH MERAH: The idiom ”hard work pays off” aptly describes the efforts of a housewife who has turned her love for gardening into a venture that is able to generate a significant income for her. Noor Shahiran Yusoff, 33, said she started gardening to fill her time during the movement control order imposed following the Covid-19 pandemic. She said initially, she planted some 30 vegetable seedlings in her yard, such as chilli, ginger, turmeric and coriander leaves for personal use, with only RM50 as investment which covered the cost of fertiliser, soil and gardening tools. “I never imagined the venture would yield positive results as the seeds I planted grew well and multiplied into seedlings. It motivated me to pursue gardening more seriously,” she said at her home in Kampung Madu Jaya, Kelewek Hilir Kubur.

his roots.

“Growing up in Segamat (Johor, and later moving to Kuala Lumpur) with my four siblings, I truly understood the meaning of poverty.”

I had to leave in the middle of a class,” he said, adding that it was a pivotal moment in his life. He said the experience was upsetting, but it fueled his determination to focus on earning a living and he took on various part-time jobs, including being a deejay, and worked in

He said his father worked as a government driver, while his mother was a housewife who often borrowed eggs and onions from neighbours to prepare meals, adding that taking on small jobs during school holidays taught him the virtues of hard work, patience, and seizing every

Reaping seeds of success from home farming hobby

The mother of three said her crops began to attract the attention of neighbours and relatives who visited her home and showed interest in purchasing the seedlings she had grown. “They told me they tried to plant seedlings but were not successful, despite several attempts. So, they decided to visit me and buy my seedlings to plant in their homes. “I began cultivating essential kitchen plants and herbs two years ago, promoting them on my Facebook page under the name ‘Scha Atisya’ and through WhatsApp. “Now, I have over 1,500 different types of seedlings.” Noor Shahiran said among the plants and herbs she grows are cherry tomatoes, bird’s eye chillies, eggplants, green chillies, turmeric, ginger, galangal, cabbage, sponge gourd, cekur hijau (chinese ginger), ulam raja and Brazilian spinach, which are sold at RM5 to RM30 per seedling.

Among the plants Noor Shahiran grows are cherry tomatoes, bird’s eye chillies, eggplants, green chillies and Brazilian spinach. – BERNAMAPIC

treated seeds to reduce the risk of disease or insect infestation. “I use peat moss soil during the

“To produce the seedlings, I sow the necessary seeds which I source from agricultural stores. I use only