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Borneo Entrepreneurs Share Truths and Opportunities in Sabah and Sarawak [TBS 33 ft Borenos, GinHo]

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What if your next big business move wasn’t in Singapore… but in Borneo? But what it is really like on the ground?

In this episode, we’ll unpack:

  • Why Borneo might just be the next big space for entrepreneurs.
  • The everyday hurdles — from supply chains to staffing — that outsiders rarely see.
  • How to grow without losing the “human touch” in a tech-driven world.
  • Why sustainability isn’t just a buzzword there — it’s survival.

Featuring:

  • Janice Yeo – Managing Director, Borenos Sdn Bhd, the force behind Borenos Fried Chicken, who turned a hometown favorite into a rising F&B brand.
  • William Hu – Founder, CEO & Group Director, NEX EcoVentures Sdn Bhd (899 Group), on building sustainable businesses in agriculture and beyond.
  • David Wu – Minimalist in the City, Financial Coach.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind here at home, this episode might just spark new ideas about where — and how — you could expand next.

 

What We Discuss:

  • 02:23 – Introduction
  • 03:51 – Why Puchong?
  • 05:11 – Why is this considered a superfood?
  • 08:03 – How has the business landscape evolved over time?
  • 11:04 – How has the F&B landscape changed since you started?
  • 17:09 – If I’m not from Sarawak, would I receive the same level of support doing business there?
  • 22:44 – What’s the ideal tech CAPEX setup businesses should plan for?
  • 25:25 – Would you personally want robots to serve you?
  • 26:58 – What were your key focuses when building your story?
  • 31:24 – How does this create value and opportunities for the community?
  • 31:54 – How can you recover your investment costs?
  • 33:15 – What advice would you give Singaporeans looking to expand into Borneo?

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