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The Kuching born designer achieved this global milestone by dressing Ty Hunter in a custom black suit for fashion's most prominent evening.

This significant moment for Malaysian fashion gained further international visibility when the look was featured alongside Beyoncé on the front page of The Wall Street Journal.

Originally self taught through experimentation and digital resources rather than traditional fashion school, Lim debuted as the youngest designer at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in 2020 at age 19. His label has since become synonymous with architectural tailoring and unconventional construction. By transitioning from local Sarawak roots to the global stage, Lim has established a new precedent for Malaysian menswear design within the international luxury sector.

Malaysian filmmaker Heng (@curryheng) transitioned from the film industry into entrepreneurship by investing RM100,000 to launch 2nd Floor Cafe (@secondfloor.my) in Petaling Jaya.

The rooftop cafe is inspired by cinematic aesthetics and is designed as a “third space” somewhere people can gather beyond home and work, especially for late-night hangouts. It serves fresh kombucha on tap and focuses heavily on community-driven experiences like workshops and cycling meetups.

Even though the business has faced challenges like declining sales, Heng continues to focus on long-term growth by prioritizing progress over perfection. The cafe blends social interaction with sustainability, aiming to build a strong local ecosystem rather than just operate as a typical F&B outlet.