Five Sabah enterprises named Shell LiveWire 2025 state winners
Published on: Sat, Jul 05, 2025 Text Size: Wong (third left, standing) with Jonathan (fourth left, standing), Zainudin (fifth left, standing), Leonard (sixth left, standing), Viviantie (seventh left, standing) and the winners for this year. Five enterprises were named Sabah winners in the Shell LiveWire Malaysia 2025 challenge following the State finals at Plaza Shell on Saturday.The winning enterprises are Crates Studio, Live2Learn Ideas, Nella Odella, Rafa F&B Enterprise and Waig Consultancy Sdn Bhd.
Advertisement They were selected from more than 60 participants who joined the Sabah edition of the entrepreneurial development programme this year. The finalists underwent a bootcamp focused on building entrepreneurial skills before ten were shortlisted for the final pitch. In the final round, participants presented detailed business plans showcasing innovation and growth potential. Each of the five winners received RM10,000 in startup funding and a year of business coaching from Shell. They will also gain access to the global LiveWire network and stand a chance to compete in the Shell Global Top Ten Innovators Awards. Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd General Manager Wong Kim Mun said the winners are driving community impact and local employment. He described LiveWire as a platform that connects entrepreneurs globally and contributes to national socio-economic development. Judges for the Sabah finals included Insken CEO Viviantie Sarjuni, Daily Express Senior Editor Leonard Alaza, and Shell Mobility Malaysia Borneo District Manager Zainudin Sulaiman. Also in attendance was Shell Malaysia East Malaysia Corporate Relations General Manager Jonathan Jolly. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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