Business Community

Writings about business communities, from startups to small businesses

Your Domain Is Your Brand: An Afternoon of Chakap-Chakap in Melaka

Are you renting your online presence from social media giants, or do you actually own it? Effective Digital Branding is about more than just posts; it is about creating a permanent home that you control. Let's explore how small business SEO and a dedicated domain can protect your brand from algorithm changes.

Iqbal Abdullah · June 14, 2026

Lessons From an Onigiri Shop Pivot: A Meetup on Japan Entering the Malaysian Market

Thinking about Japan entering the Malaysian market? Success requires more than a great product; it demands a strategy tailored to local habits. Discover the honest truth behind an onigiri shop's failure and the critical market localization steps needed to thrive in Kuala Lumpur.

Iqbal Abdullah · May 19, 2026

What Malaysia's Startup Year-End Party Reveals About Our Tech Ecosystem

Malaysia startup ecosystem is transforming. The 2025 year-end party brought together tech communities, revealing intentional collaboration around gender imbalance, AI bootcamps, and midlife entrepreneurship. I took the opportunity to get involved and meet the who's who in our ecosystem.

Iqbal Abdullah · December 17, 2025

Founders & Funders 2025: Penang's Tech Community Addresses AI, Funding, and Ecosystem Challenges

A short write-up about Penang's premier startup event, where founders discussed AI realities, financial challenges, and ecosystem development.

Iqbal Abdullah · December 15, 2025

Techtamu #7: The Power of Global Business - Lessons from Malaysia's Tech Community

Techtamu returns with stories of resilience, global thinking, and the technical fundamentals that keep businesses alive.

Iqbal Abdullah · November 17, 2025

Techtamu Cyberjaya Meetup #7: AI and Global Business Insights

I have been invited to be one of the presenters for the 7th edition of Techtamu Meetup in Cyberjaya.

Iqbal Abdullah · November 3, 2025

Emotional Context: The Forgotten Layer of Team Knowledge

Why Understanding and Documenting Emotion Strengthens Team Decisions, Culture, and Collaboration

Ngazetungue Muheue · October 27, 2025

🎉 Event Invitation: Sweet November Coffee Rave

A Saturday to relax, connect, and enjoy good coffee

Iqbal Abdullah · October 18, 2025

The 5th Innovative Commerce School Lecture Report

Breaking the Stagnation of Japanese Companies! What is Mr. Chumans's Strategy for Growth in the AI Era?

Iqbal Abdullah · October 14, 2025

TechTamu #6: Stories of Builders, Thinkers, and Risk-Takers

TechTamu unites Malaysia’s tech builders and dreamers. This session featured ToyyibPay, Pomen, Kotak Sakti, and an SEO expert: Sharing real lessons on building, failing, and thriving in tech.

Iqbal Abdullah · October 12, 2025