KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 13 homegrown businesses have earned their place in the finals of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition 2026.
The finalists come from a wide range of industries, including healthcare, children's therapy and education, personal care, home and living, digital media, food and beverage as well as retail.
Alliance Bank group chief executive officer Kellee Kam said the calibre of this year's finalists reflects the ambition, innovation and growing focus on sustainability among Malaysian entrepreneurs.
"Reaching the finals is no small feat, these founders have been tested on every aspect of their business, and they have risen to the challenge.
