
Edwin Ong
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About me
Managing Director @ Bountiful Ventures Sdn Bhd (MEDELLA) | Award-winning serial entrepreneur - actively involved in projects across the globe that empowers the underprivileged
Education

INTI International University & Colleges
2000 - 2001Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Business Administration and Management, GeneralDid not complete my education due to financial constraints. Drop out and started working at age 18 to support the family.
Experience

OPH Trading
Jan 2002 - Jan 2005Founder & Managing DirectorInvolvement in various sectors of the automotive industry such as procuring and trading used automotive parts from Japan, involvement in motorsports and the setup, management and running of a workshop. Also involved in the trade of precious recyclable metals extracted from automotive parts.

E.A.R Services Sdn Bhd
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011FounderFounded the 1st mobile personal safety application in South East Asia which is able to alert authorities and emergency contacts at a push of a button. Won the Maxis Social Empowering award 2009. Received funding from investors from Hong Kong. Have sold this business.- Self-thought and picked up various programming languages both frontend and backend

Jw Networks Sdn Bhd
Jan 2011 - Oct 2014Head of Research and DevelopmentInvented and help developed in house mobile security technologies which were then provided to telecommunication companies as value added services. Projects such as:MP-Alert - personal safety mobile applicationMTM - Maxis Traffic Monitoring- MP-Alert - personal safety mobile application - MTM - Maxis Traffic MonitoringAs part of requirement for projects, understanding and involvement in data centers and setting up of servers was key

Bountiful Ventures Sdn Bhd
Apr 2014 - nowFounder & Managing DirectorThe holding company of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei's no.1 coconut cooking oil brand the Medella coconut cooking oil. - Setup and established business from scratch - Business planning and product development conception to launch- Hiring, training and managing a world class team and establishing the various departments within the company- Secured contracts and established distribution of key products to all major supermarkets in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei- Planning and setup of first production and manufacturing plant - Managing of day to day operations- Securing multiple awards for the brand / company Show less

Dunamis Global Pte Ltd
Jan 2015 - nowFounder & Managing DirectorDunamis Global Pte Ltd is the Singapore arm of Medella's global sales & distribution- Setup company in Singapore to establish and grow Medella business locally and for export- Successfully established distribution to all major supermarkets in Singapore- Secured export contracts to Hong Kong, Brunei and Indonesia

Islands' Own Ltd
Jan 2019 - nowCo-Founder and DirectorIn partnership with the local government of Solomon Islands to provide job training and job opportunities. Successfully setup a 20,000sq ft coconut factory. Help kick start the outgrowers programme to reach and provide opportunities to the rural villagers. - Conduct reconnaissance and feasibility studies - Develop business proposals and plans for the government of Solomon Islands to secure support- Negotiate and secure required facilities- Setup of 20,000sq ft coconut factory - Hiring and training of pioneer team- Establish sales channels and development B2B partnerships Show less
Licenses & Certifications

CAIQ China Food Certification
CAIQJan 2020
Jakim Halal
Jakim HalalJan 2020- View certificate

EFSET Quick English Check - Score: Advanced / Proficient (CEFR C1/C2)
EF Education First - View certificate

EFSET Quick English Check - Score: Advanced / Proficient (CEFR C1/C2)
EF Education First 
Organic
USDAJan 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Edwin OngSingapore Business Review - Malaysian Business Awards Singapore Business Review May 2021 Malaysian Business Awards picks top local and international companies this yearThe awards were handed via digital and studio awards presentations.Businesses etch unique grooves that help enterprises commence new ways of thinking—and living—that benefits the society.In recognition of companies and startups that have made tremendous strides in their innovative projects and practices that greatly enhanced their businesses, the Malaysia National & International Business Awards… Show more Malaysian Business Awards picks top local and international companies this yearThe awards were handed via digital and studio awards presentations.Businesses etch unique grooves that help enterprises commence new ways of thinking—and living—that benefits the society.In recognition of companies and startups that have made tremendous strides in their innovative projects and practices that greatly enhanced their businesses, the Malaysia National & International Business Awards has announced the winning companies for this year via digital and studio event launch.Presented by Singapore Business Review, the winning companies were also accompanied by virtual interviews as they shared their thoughts about winning the prestigious awards programme.This year’s nominations were chosen by an elite panel of judges consisting of Tan Hooi Beng, Deputy Tax Leader and International Tax Leader at Deloitte; Ngu Heng Sing, Executive Director, Advisory at KPMG in Malaysia; Pam Lee, Executive Director, Advisory at BDO; Dato’ Robert Teo, Managing Partner at RSM; Esther Yap, Partner, Audit at Mazars; and T S TEOH, Country Deputy Managing Partner at ShineWing TY TEOH.Congratulations to all the winners!Malaysia National Business AwardBank Islam Malaysia Berhad - Banking*Bountiful Ventures Sdn Bhd - Consumer Products (Non-Durables)*Boustead DCNS Naval Corporation Sdn. Bhd. - Aerospace & DefenseEmpada Sdn Bhd - Oil & GasHong Leong MSIG Takaful Bhd - Business InsuranceMyclass technologies sdn bhd - EducationNature Farm Enterprise Sdn Bhd - Food & Beverage Show less
- Awarded to Edwin OngBRITISH PEDIA MEDIA - Successful people in Malaysia 3rd Edition (2021) British Publishing House LTD Jan 2021 In recognition of contribution to social empowering and community works
- Awarded to Edwin OngYTL YES mYprize Global Developer Challenge YTL Communications Sep 2010 Finalist and prize winner of YTL's YES mYprize Global Developer Challenge
- Awarded to Edwin OngGoMobile Maxis iNovation Social Empowering Award 2009 Maxis Nov 2009
- Awarded to Edwin OngReader's Choice Awards 2019 - Best Coconut Cooking Oil Health Magazine Selected as best coconut cooking oil brand in Malaysia 2019
- Awarded to Edwin OngSuperbrands Malaysia 2020 Superbrands Medella selected for Superbrands award in 2020
Languages
- enEnglish
- maMalay
- chChinese
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