FIVE enterprises have been awarded Peninsular Malaysia winners in the Shell LiveWire Malaysia 2026 Peninsular Malaysia challenge, following the state finals held today.
This initiative demonstrates Shell’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent in Peninsular Malaysia through its development programme.
Bina BioX Sdn Bhd, My Farm AGRO, Teman My Ventures PLT, Aspire Youth PLT and ProLadang International Sdn Bhd were selected as the winners, upon competing with over 60 participants who took part in this year’s Peninsular Malaysia edition of the programme.
Their journey began with an intensive bootcamp aimed at sharpening entrepreneurial skills. From there, 10 finalists were shortlisted to compete in the final pitching round, where they presented comprehensive business plans and showcased their commitment to innovation and growth.
After a thorough evaluation, five enterprises that stood out were selected as this year’s winners.
The five victorious enterprises were awarded a startup fund of RM10,000 by Shell, while receiving a year of business coaching to refine their business plans and transform them into successful ventures.
Additionally, the winners will gain access to the global LiveWire network, where they can share their insights with entrepreneurs worldwide, while standing a chance to participate in the annual Shell Global Top Ten Innovators Awards.
“The greatest strength of our LiveWire programme lies in the determination and ingenuity of our entrepreneurs who are transforming local challenges into opportunities for their communities.
“Beyond supporting businesses, LiveWire empowers entrepreneurs to create jobs, drive growth, and build lasting social and economic impact through access to a global ecosystem of expertise and connections," expressed Shell Business Operations KL and Real Estate Malaysia head Syed Hussain Taha.
The judges for Shell LiveWire Malaysia 2026 Peninsular Malaysia state finals were Yayasan Hasanah Social Enterprise head Stanley Siva, New Straits Times’ Business Times news editor Sharen Kaur, and Shell Global Alliance manager Theswinder Kaur.
Also in attendance was Shell Malaysia Corporate Relations director, Cindy Lopez.
Shell LiveWire is the flagship enterprise development programme of Shell. The programme strengthens local economies across the globe by promoting entrepreneurship and developing entrepreneurs.
This programme, which kick started in Sabah in 2015, in Sarawak in 2016, and in Peninsular Malaysia in 2022, aims to inspire young entrepreneurs to innovate and produce real business solutions that meet today’s socio-economic needs.
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