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Resilience in Refrigeration: Lim Chun Siong's Story

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Power Cool Equipments (M) Sdn Bhd KUALA LUMPUR, 13 June 2024 - Lim Chun Siong, the founder and managing director of Power Cool Equipments (M) Sdn Bhd, embarked on a journey that would have broken many. His path was marked by adversity, from a robbery and fire to a flash flood. Yet, his story is not one of defeat but of resilience and an unbreakable commitment to his loyal employees. It inspires, showing that success is possible even in the face of the harshest challenges. Before founding Power Cool Equipments, Lim honed his skills under a supportive mentor who encouraged his entrepreneurial spirit. Despite early success, the 1988 economic crisis and a series of catastrophic events nearly destroyed his business. In 2003, a robbery and two years later, a fire destroyed 70 per cent of the company’s equipment. It’s often said that catastrophe comes in threes. A subsequent flood caused further damage. Despite insufficient insurance coverage, Lim persevered, driven by the thought of his loya...

ForestHill Partners with Maybank Islamic, Daikin and Teka Group To Accelerate Sustainability Initiatives

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The MoU signing ceremony held at ForestHill sales gallery. Photo: Chuah Bee Kim   KUALA LUMPUR (May 18, 2024) -  ForestHill Residences under Ehsan Bina Group has announced strategic partnerships with Maybank Islamic Bhd, Daikin Malaysia, and Teka Group to accelerate sustainable living initiatives in Malaysia. These collaborations showcase the developer's commitment to innovative financing, energy-efficient technologies, and eco-friendly home designs. Through these collaborations, ForestHill aims to make sustainable homeownership more accessible and redefine modern living with a focus on environmental responsibility. ForestHill’s collaboration with Maybank Islamic Bhd heralds a groundbreaking initiative to make sustainable homeownership accessible to all, revolutionising traditional financing models. Furthermore, alliances with Daikin Malaysia and Teka Group underscore the developer's unwavering dedication to eco-friendly practices, ensuring that every aspect of the l...

Invest In The Future: Discover New Opportunities At FEM 2024

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Former MRCA President Datuk Seri Garry Chua (far left), FEM Organising chairman Terry Tay (second from left), MRCA President Datuk Ken Phua (sixth from left ), MRCA Deputy President Dato’ Liew Bin (second from right) and MRCA Retail Conference Organising chairperson Christine Tan (far right) thanking the sponsors of Franchise Expo Malaysia 2024. Photo: MRCA. KUALA LUMPUR, (May 16, 2024)  – Malaysia, known for its multi-racial community, presents attractive opportunities for Chinese entrepreneurs seeking to expand into Southeast Asia. This was highlighted by Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) Deputy President Dato' Liew Bin at a press conference announcing Franchise Expo Malaysia (FEM) 2024. The event will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from July 11 to 13. Liew encouraged local retailers and franchisors to learn from the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of their counterparts in China...