Ahead of the United Nations World Micro SME day on the 27th of June, we wanted to spotlight Malaysia’s beloved night markets. Behind the colourful stalls and sizzling street food lies a powerful economic engine driven by micro and small entrepreneurs and we explore their real impact on our economy. 



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Ahead of the United Nations World Micro SME day on the 27th of June, we wanted to spotlight Malaysia’s beloved night markets. Behind the colourful stalls and sizzling street food lies a powerful economic engine driven by micro and small entrepreneurs and we explore their real impact on our economy. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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How Malaysia’s Night Markets Fuel Micro Enterprises

From the karst hills of Perlis to the depths of Sarawak, Malaysia’s caves hold stories millions of years in the making. We speak to Zarris Kem — cave explorer, environmentalist, and mapper — about the wonders beneath our feet, and what they reveal about nature, culture, and the urgent need for conservation.



Image Credit: Bartek Biela

From the karst hills of Perlis to the depths of Sarawak, Malaysia’s caves hold stories millions of years in the making. We speak to Zarris Kem — cave explorer, environmentalist, and mapper — about the wonders beneath our feet, and what they reveal about nature, culture, and the urgent need for conservation.Image Credit: Bartek Biela

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Orchids may not be our national flower, but with over 3,000 species found across Malaysia - and some only found here - one wonders if there should be more attention and appreciation for these flowers. On this episode of Made in Malaysia, we speak to orchidologist Prof Dr Rusea Go from Universiti Putra Malaysia, to learn more about the uniqueness of our wild orchids, the threats they face from poachers, and how we can better conserve this aspect of our biodiversity.


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Orchids may not be our national flower, but with over 3,000 species found across Malaysia - and some only found here - one wonders if there should be more attention and appreciation for these flowers. On this episode of Made in Malaysia, we speak to orchidologist Prof Dr Rusea Go from Universiti Putra Malaysia, to learn more about the uniqueness of our wild orchids, the threats they face from poachers, and how we can better conserve this aspect of our biodiversity. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Played through a single nostril and carved from bamboo, the pensol carries sound, memory, and ceremony in the lives of the Semai and Orang Asli communities. So we dive into the pensol’s origins, the rituals it’s tied to, and how it continues to breathe life, into cultural preservation and expression.

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