July 2025 cover stars: Iqbal Ameer, Zac Liew and Dinesh Ratnam

Cover Story: Iqbal Ameer talks blockchain innovations and AI’s role in the experience economy

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At Semua House, a hub of creativity and urban rejuvenation, Iqbal Ameer shares how he’s breaking conventions and harnessing AI to reshape live entertainment. The founder of Livescape Group and All Access reveals how being the underdog fuels his vision for a fairer, fan-driven experience economy and what’s needed to unlock Malaysia’s innovation potential

Cover Story: Zac Liew speaks on reinventing fintech, balancing innovation with trust and the power of AI

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At Semua House, a hub of creativity and urban rejuvenation, Zac Liew reflects on breaking conventions and building resilience in Malaysia’s fintech sector. The co-founder of Curlec and now chief commercial officer at Coda shares how being the underdog shaped his journey and what Malaysia must do to unlock its full innovation potential in an AI-driven future

Cover Story: Dinesh Ratnam shares his view on AI in media and Malaysia’s creative potential

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At Semua House, a hub of creativity and urban rejuvenation, Dinesh Ratnam reflects on how Malaysian resilience, bold risk-taking and storytelling talent can drive the nation’s creative industries to global heights. Drawing on his diverse journey across finance, media and entertainment, the iQiyi senior managing director shares what it takes to build sustainable ventures and what Malaysia needs to unlock its innovation potential