{
  "id": 2684617,
  "title": "Shell LiveWire 2026: Five entrepreneurs turn problems into opportunity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/shell-livewire-2026-five-entrepreneurs-turn-problems-into-opportunity",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-23T01:04:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/feature/2026/08/1516883/shell-livewire-2026-five-entrepreneurs-turn-problems-opportunity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Five Malaysian entrepreneurs have emerged as winners of the Shell LiveWire Malaysia 2026 Peninsular Malaysia state finals, showcasing innovative solutions to various challenges. Bina BioX Sdn Bhd focuses on developing protective packaging for fragile products, integrating sustainability into the materials used. ProLadang International Sdn Bhd is pioneering an AI-powered pest and disease detection system for padi crops using satellite imagery and advanced data analytics. The other winners, MY Farm Agro, Teman My Ventures PLT, and Aspire Youth PLT, tackle problems ranging from farmer struggles with rising costs to aiding young individuals in envisioning a future beyond examinations. These entrepreneurs demonstrate a trend of linking technology, sustainability, and social impact to commercial ambition, reflecting a broader picture of Malaysian entrepreneurship.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}