
In the recent ASEAN Rice Bowl Awards 2018 for Malaysia leg was held on 28 September 2018 at Oasis Damansara. About Eve was invited for the Malaysia’s Rice Bowl Startup Awards recently by MyNEF and we were glad to be part of such important ceremony for many startup companies in Malaysia.

Eve Writes | 30 September 2018
Business & Entrepreneurship : Biz Happening
The Malaysia Rice Bowl Awards 2018
Credit: ASEAN Rice Bowl Awards
The atmosphere that night was electric with many young and enthusiastic entrepreneurs connecting and networking, all collectively aimed towards empowering and growing their businesses. It was refreshing and encouraging to see many fresh young faces who are clearly very passionate about what they do and believe in the changes they’re making in Malaysia’s economy.
This year’s Malaysian Rice Bowl Awards paid tribute to the tech industry as this year’s nomination was surged with startups who are in the said industry. MyNEF received a whooping 120 company submission and these expanded into 18 categories. The 18 winners of each category will represent Malaysia at the ASEAN Regional Rice Bowl Awards, due to be held in December.
Here are the winners of the Malaysia Rice Bowl Awards 2018:

Best Digital Marketing Solution
As Asia's first Brand-influencer marketplace, SushiVid's goal is to help the region's talent connect seamlessly; to create a space where Brands and Influencers can align to create great content.

Best AI/Machine Learning Startup
Hyperlab builds digital assistants for visionary enterprise, helping them intelligently automate their customer and employee experiences.

Best IOT Startup
With its cutting edge technologies, AppCable Sdn Bhd is the leading provider of a great payment source for the parking industry introduces JomParking as the on-demand and prepaid mobile payments for street parking using smartphones.



Best Life Helper

Best Business Automation Tool

Best Logistic & Supply Chain
A visual discovery platform that helps travelers see the world by discovering and booking the best things to do while on holiday.
RunCloud is a modern web server panel (Meta-PaaS) focused on your web application. Either you are using Laravel, Code Igniter, Cake, WordPress, CMS, or custom baked php application, you are more than welcome to use RunCloud.
zoom connects online shopper, retailers, businesses, and consumers to ON DEMAND same day delivery.

Best eCommerce Startup
Inclusive travel while promoting Muslim-friendly experience.

Best Foodtech/Agritech Startup
Develops and commercializes groundbreaking and innovative technologies that will significantly reduce food waste via all-natural methods.

Best Healthtech Startup
Manages company medical benefits with automation; putting emphasis on affordability, speed, and user-friendly.

Best Fintech Startup
A location-based community-driven currency comparator app that empowers travelers to save up to 30% before their traveling even starts.

Best Coworking Space
Malaysia's coworking space with meeting room and event space inspiring workspace for those who just want to get work done and/or get connected with others.

Best Ecosystem Initiative
Develop, coordinate, and promote Malaysia's digital economy, information and communications technology (ICT) industry and the adoption of digital technology amongst Malaysians.

Best Accelerator or Incubator Program
Empowering the spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.

Best Investor of The Year

People's Choice
Andrew Tan
Serial entrepreneur and the founding partner in TinkBig Venture where he is venture partner of the firm's investment and management team.
A new digital platform that connects music composer to the world.

Best Newcomer
One stop B2B procurement solution where we revolutionize the way businesses stock up inventories. Their mission is to empower businesses to grow.

Founder of The Year
Lennise Ng
CEO of dropee

Startup of The Year
Malaysia's first automotive portal that provides fast, fair, and free car selling service.
We wish all the winners congratulations and good luck for your regional awards at Bali very soon!