Co-Founder, Fave and KFit, Former Regional Ops Director Groupon APAC, Product Manager https://teapaw.org/t.co/fSXJ87LdVc, Management Consultant Accenture. Eisenhower Fellow
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Joined June 2009
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The untold story of Malaysia's role in SpaceX's survival.
Malaysia was instrumental in keeping SpaceX alive in its early years. One could argue it helped save Elon during his lowest financial period.
Falcon 1's first three launches, 2006 to 2008, all failed. The company was nearly bankrupt — grown men were weeping after the third failure. The fourth flight in September 2008 finally reached orbit with a dummy payload, RatSat. But still, no paying customer.
SpaceX needed a real commercial customer to prove the business was viable.
That customer was Malaysia.
Malaysia was looking to launch its satellite, RazakSAT, and needed a reliable, cost-effective option. Dr Ahmad Sabirin first give Elon a call on Christmas 2003 to explore the possibilities of launching of satellite to the low equatorial orbit and met in El Segundo, And after many discussions, they agreed to launch from Omelek Island in the Kwajalein Atoll.
On July 14, 2009, RazakSAT flew — the fifth and final Falcon 1, and SpaceX's first-ever commercial launch. The Malaysian flag Jalur Gemilang was painted on the side of the rocket.
That payment helped SpaceX make payroll through its hardest stretch. And it put Malaysia in orbit. Win win.
For old times' sake, Elon should drop by Malaysia. Ask someone to hold his teh tarik for one more handshake.
Dr Ahmad Sabirin & Elon, 2004.
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Have a look at the herculean efforts by the heroic team that saved #anuragmaloo from the crevasses of the dangerous #MtAnnapurna
He's still in critical state & needs all your prayers as he is now being airlifted to Kathmandu hospital from Pokhara
#BreakingNews
#anuragisback
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Many founders who raised large amounts of money ($10m+) in 2020-21 but subsequently realized they don’t have PMF, are going through an excruciating psychological journey right now.
On one hand, they feel beholden to employees and investors to keep building, pivoting, doing anything to live up to their perceived commitment to their stakeholders to build an enduring company.
On the other hand, they have a sinking feeling that they are just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. Their heart just is not in it. There is a deep-felt malaise.
The more money a founder has raised, the deeper this predicament.
I just had the first such founder return a good chunk of invested capital back to investors, because they couldn’t take the pressure any longer. The relief they felt when they realized investors and employees were on board and 100% supportive of their decision, was palpable. (All employees received solid severance before the company shut down).
Founders - ultimately it’s your call, but know that there is a graceful way out. Chasing endless pivots trying to find PMF is a bridge to nowhere.
Investors - let’s have the grace and courage to tell founders this option is available to them. The founder told me that the reason they ultimately decided to return the money stemmed from a convo with me several weeks ago, when they told me about their latest pivot, and I told them I’m supportive “as long as their heart is truly in it”. That phrase stuck with them, they introspected and ultimately realized their heart was not in it.
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@StatsMalaysia launched #OpenDOSM and it's outright impressive, possibly new global standard for official data.
Best part? Easy to use data catalogue with data sets in parquet, no more impossible-to-use excel.
And open source codes!
Amazing.
open.dosm.gov.my/
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The beautiful game ❤️
The Malaysia fans show their respect for the Thailand players after losing to them in the @affmecup 🤝
#FootballUnitesTheWorld
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URGENT: Please send to all your Malaysian friends or family members who are living overseas. Let’s vote for a better Malaysia. Every vote counts!
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We want to bring home 50,000 Malaysian ballots!
But #VoteMalaysia needs your help! Visit bit.ly/VoteMalaysia to contribute—let's make every vote matter, together!
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Thread:
I grew up in a small kampung. I couldn’t converse in even simple English until I finished my secondary school. When I was 18 (after SPM), I decided to work very hard on it so that I could:
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Those who prefer English are trapped in colonial mindset, says PAS
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Post May 1st mask etiquette: If you are outdoors and it’s visibly getting crowded and someone (especially an elderly person) politely asks you to wear a mask because they are concerned for their safety, please oblige.
Let’s together keep protecting our most vulnerable. 😷
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0. Startup CEOs: if you want to hire the leader for a particular function, follow this playbook.
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Semalam 105 kematian COVID-19 dilapor. Kapasiti hospital/ICU terkawal. Tapi saya juga mahu kadar kematian terkawal. Graf ini JELAS: Warga emas yang tiada vaksinasi/booster sangat berisiko tinggi mati dari COVID-19. Merayu kepada orang tua anda untuk dapat booster.
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Wahai anak muda,
If you are 18y/o, you can already VOTE!
Tak perlu daftar pun.
Just check at mysprsemak.spr.gov.my/semaka…
Go! Go! Go!
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Please note that as of recently, all citizens of 18 years and above are AUTOMATICALLY registered to vote. Even those who have never registered previously alto eligible, may now vote. Check your details on SPR website and turn up to vote. Vote vote vote, citizens of Johor.
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Good move reopening borders. Not much govt can do anymore beyond this. Cases will be there, it’s about having a framework that makes everybody responsible for their own health and know what to do & when. Go back to basics, if you’re unwell - stay home, mask up, and keep clean
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How MySejahtera Trace’s Bluetooth Contact Tracing Works codeblue.galencentre.org/202…
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Betul ke Syed Saddiq nak haramkan subjek agama di Universiti?
Subjek agama tidak diperlukan sampai kena mansuh?
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