Startups to the fore


The brother combo from CarBengkel, Armin (left) and Amnan Bazli Pahamin, looking to resolve problems associated with vehicle ownership and workshop operations.

Alliance Bank’s SME Innovation Challenge this year has four app-based businesses among the 20 finalists, and they offer such services as HR-related processes and car breakdown assistance, writes MEK ZHIN.

PEOPLE say it’s a dog-eat-dog world in business, and when you’re a start-up, the challenges you face can be numerous and daunting.

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