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Newspapers
Biji-biji Initiative 2017
April 18, 2017: The Star Online: Getting PPR folk involved in business
February 19, 2017: Malay Mail Online Kedai Bikin: Making a case for Malaysia's design heritage
February 7, 2017: Hype Malaysia : #Lovelifest2017: Yuna, Hujan, OAG & More to Perform at Setia City Park
January 11, 2017: New Straits Times: More than a T-shirt
January 4, 2017: The Sun Daily: Sowing seeds of sustainability
Biji-biji Initiative 2016
November 22, 2016: Kosmo!: Olah nahan terbuang jadi produk baharu
November 13, 2016: New Straits Times: Installations as inspiration: Three artists promote non-digital interaction among city-dwellers
November 10, 2016: Konstruk: Biji-biji Initiative
October 30, 2016: The Star Online: See what these artists have done with bamboo
October 20, 2016: Time Out: Introducing: Biji-biji Conscious Fashion Accessories
October 1, 2016: Time Out Three things about Biji-biji Initiative
September 28, 2016: Loo Urban Farm: Sehati 2016 Penang by MaGIC
September 13, 2016: UEM Sunrise: Iskarnival Kreatif Will Showcase 661 Creative and Innovative Talents
September 2, 2016: The Star Online: Brewery teams up with local designers to host unique event in Kuala Lumpur
August 27, 2016: Gaia Discovery: Culture, Nature, Social Enterprise at Rainforest World Music Festival 2016
August 18, 2016: Mashable Asia: The 'Shape Your City' campaign is showcasing how small actions can transform the city into a more exciting place
July 13, 2016: The Star Online: Developer celebrates green cause with fun-filled carnival
June 20, 2016: The Sun Daily: Lean and green
June 17, 2016: Marie Claire: Here's how you can be eco-friendly and trendy at the same time!
April 15, 2016: Malaysia Tatler: MINI inspires Malaysians to #GoWithYourGut
April 13, 2016: Astro Awani: More teasers of Mini Clubman
Biji-Biji Initiative 2015
September 19, 2015: The Star Online: Company inspires imagination through works of visionaries
August 18, 2015: The Star Online: Archidex teams up with social enterprise to upcycle used event materials
August 15, 2015: Borneo Post Online: CSR, practical sustainability key cores of Maceos Green Initiatives
August 15, 2015: Utusan Borneo: MACEOS hasilkan beg ‘tote’ bergaya guna bahan kitar semula.
August 14, 2015: International Meeting Review: Asia: MACEOS, Biji-Biji Initiative turn accessory designers to cut event waste
August 13, 2015: TTG Asia: MACEOS, Biji-Biji Initiative turn accessory designers to cut event waste
August 12, 2015: Efy: ARCHIDEX 2015: Turning waste into worth.
July 28, 2015: Greater Malaysia: 4 Young And Successful Entrepreneurs In Malaysia You Need To Know About
July 19, 2015: Deal Street Asia: Biji-Biji sales soar after capacity increase & pivot to B2C biz model
July 11, 2015: The Star Online: Developer collaborates with social enterprise to hold festival that promotes upcycling
July 10, 2015: Nanyang: 刘启盛: 开斋节后设办公室 半山芭监狱获发展准证
July 9, 2015: The Star Online: Making new from old
July 8, 2015: MSN News: Biji-Biji Initiative Offers Free Upcycling Workshop, Training
July 1, 2015: Sinchew: 綠盛世響應再循環‧綠色嘉年華宣揚環保
June 23, 2015: The Star Online: Feast features creative recycling ideas to inspire people
June 12, 2015: The Star Online: Gift of light ... in bottles
June 9, 2015: Daily Express: Old bungalow a 'factory' for repurposed waste products
June 3, 2015: Astro Awani: Hidden gems in waste
May 28, 2015: Pioneers Post: Global social innovation round-up #11
May 27, 2015: Juice Online: When glass loses class
May 25, 2015: Life & Humanity: The Good Shop: Making a Difference
May 24, 2015: The Star Online: Making money out of waste material.
May 24, 2015: Johortimes.my: #FBP2015 – Mentor Kitar Semula Barang Buangan
May 15, 2015: myMetro: Sasar jualan RM120,000
May 14, 2015: The Malaysian Insider: Social awareness meets craftsmanship at The Good Shop
April 15, 2015: PR Newswire: Frost & Sullivan Celebrates Malaysia's Best-In-Class Firms at the 2015 Excellence Awards
April 6, 2015: The Star Online: Red-hot personalities on Red FM
March 31, 2015: The Star Online: The KL Alternative Bookfest 2015 and Art For Grabs
February 22, 2015: The Star Online: Festive lanterns get an artistic twist in the hands of local artists
February 5, 2015: The Edge Markets: @edGY: Biji-biji Initiative
January 12, 2015: Edgy.my: Social Enterprise Biji-biji Initiatitive’s big plans for 2015
January 12, 2015: Edgy.my: Biji-biji Initiative’s social business model
Biji-biji Initiative 2014
December 13, 2014: Edgy.my: Throwback: Urbanscapes in the highlands
December 8, 2014: Hype Malaysia: #Urbanscapes2014: Getting Lost In The World Of Creative Arts & Music
December 3, 2014: The Malaysian Insider: Urbanscapes 2014 ascends to Genting
December 2, 2014: Timeout: Urbanscapes 2014: Attractions
December 1, 2014: The Star Online: Biji-Biji wins top SME challenge prize
November 20, 2014: Edgy.my: Biji-biji Initiative wins RM250k in Alliance Bank SME Competition
May 27, 2014: BCSR Malaysia: Shell Malaysia awards grants worth RM 294,000 to six organizations for eight sustainable projects
April 30, 2014: The Star Online: Grants for eight projects
March 28, 2014: The Star Online: Efforts to boost social enterprise bears fruit
March 24, 2014: The Sun Daily: Second wave of change
March 12, 2014: New Straits Times; Turning the tables on cast-offs
Biji-biji Initiative 2013
July 29, 2013: Nanyang: 社会企业
Television
Biji-biji Initiative 2015
June 6, 2015: Astro Awani - Agenda Awani: Biji-biji: Kreativiti guna semula bahan terpakai
June 3, 2015: Astro Awani - Berita Segenap Dimensi: Biji-biji.com: Kreativiti guna semula bahan terpakai
Radio
Biji-biji Initiative 2015
March 17, 2015: BFM 89.9: Biji-biji: Alliance Bizsmart SME Innovation Challenge 2014 winner
Biji-biji Initiative 2014
September 25, 2014: BFM 89.9: SME Innovation Challenge #3 – Storehub.com I Biji-biji Initiative
Biji-biji Initiative 2013
December 26, 2013: BFM 89.9: 'Tis is the season of giving
October 9, 2013: BFM 89.9: Biji-biji Initiative
Others
Biji-biji Initiative 2016
December 21, 2016: Impact Beacon: Azam Hisham: Insipiring Small-Scale Sustainability at Biji-biji
November 12, 2016: Sime Darby Property: Sime Darby Properties Launches 'Beyond Bins' Campaign in Bandar Bukit Raja
November 7, 2016: Kaki.sini: Biji-biji upcycles seat belts to stylish bags
September 23, 2016: Double A Paper: 1 dream 1 tree creative workshop with Denise Keller and Biji-biji Initiative to promote sustainability
September 19, 2016: Tunza Eco Generation: Popular Environmental Organizations in Malaysia
September 16, 2016: Entrepreneur Impet: Our 3Q - Biji-biji, Malaysia
September 7, 2016: Foodie vs The World: Heineken Shape Your City
September 4, 2016: Fashionably Kind: Brand of the month: Biji-biji Initiative
August 13, 2016: Your Story: [PhotoSparks] How the Rainforest World Music Festival blends creativity, diversity and sustainability
July 18, 2016: The Daily Wobb: Wobb Visits Biji-biji: A Social Enterprise of Sustainable Living
June 24, 2016: U-Schos: U-Schos Leadership Lecture Series 2016: LEADnovate the Future
June 17, 2016: OSCE Days: Biji-biji Initiative
May 21, 2016: Youtube: Biji-biji Initiative
February 26, 2016: Campaign Brief Asia: Pernod Ricard and GOVT's fundraising initiative develops Brightboxes for under privileged community living without electricity in Malaysia
Biji-biji Initiative 2015
July 30, 2015: Actuality Media: Biji Biji
June 10, 2015: Marketing Interactive: WATCH Pernod Ricard Malaysia turns used glass bottles into lighting for needy
May 23, 2015: The Star Online: From waste to great taste
May 19, 2015: Youtube: #FBP2015 - Biji Biji Initiative
Biji-biji Initiative 2014
November 17, 2014: Sparknews.com: The Biji Biji Initiative
October 1, 2014: Youtube: Pioneers Post meets: The Biji Biji Initiative
September 11, 2014: Alliance Bank Malaysia: Alliance Bank BizSmart Academy SME Innovation Challenge Top 20 Finalists Part 1
September 24, 2014: BFM VDO: Biji-Biji Initiative - The Introduction [Alliance Bank BizSmart SME Innovation Challenge]
September 14, 2014: Youtube: Kumanavannan Rajendran: History of Biji-Biji Initiative
August 21, 2014: Youtube: Kumanavannan Rajendran: Introduction to Biji-Biji Initiative
June 30, 2014: Youtube: My Harapan: Sustainable Good with Social Business - To The Streets
Biji-biji Initiative 2013
December 21, 2013: Youtube: im4u: Urbanscapes 2013
July 15, 2013: Youtube: Yayasan Inovasi: RTM1 - Selamat Pagi 1Malaysia - Donate Your Idea
June 28, 2013: Youtube: British Council: "Entrepreneurs For Good" Winner Announcement