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The Founder

John Ooi

John Ooi, the founder and Technical Director of Materials In Works (MIW), is an industry veteran known for his visionary sustainability approach in label packaging. With a goal to lead the Industrial Symbiosis Program in Southeast Asia, he aims to unite companies from various sectors to enhance resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and valorize waste. MIW was founded with a mission to combat global warming and environmental degradation by reintroducing residual paper liners into production as recovered cellulose pulp, offering an innovative solution to the region’s landfill waste challenge.

Under John Ooi’s guidance, MIW has reached significant milestones, such as creating an upcycling solution, establishing collaborations with industry leaders, launching new products, and garnering recognition for sustainable endeavors. Their recent partnership with the PitchIN Crowdfunding platform reflects MIW’s steadfast dedication to sustainability and innovation.

John Ooi’s leadership at MIW continues to drive environmental stewardship and industrial innovation, inspiring other organizations to embrace eco-friendly practices. Looking ahead, MIW aims to expand its influence, lead impactful environmental changes, and set new industry standards. John’s commitment to excellence and sustainable development establishes him as a trailblazer in label packaging and a champion for a greener, more sustainable world.

Transformation Journey

2018

RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT

MIW researched a solution

Received early validations

MAY - SEPT 2022

MYSTARTUP
COHORT 1

Joining the BEYOND4 accelerator program

MARCH 2023

INCUBATION
JOURNEY

Received assistance from BEYOND4

SEPT - DEC 2023

ECF
FUNDRAISING

MIW on-coursetoraise RM2million via ECF

JUNE 2024

COMMERCIALIZATION

First ASEAN company to upcycle paper liner residues into cellulose pulp 

Business Expansion Timeline

2024

Commencement of Operations

2025

Regional Expansion & Roadshows

2026

Expansion & Scaling - ASEAN

2027 - 2029

Expansion & Scaling - APAC

2030

Listing
Preparations

2031 - 2032

Listing

Business Expansion Timeline

Partners & Accolades

Published on AVPN's Deal Share Platform 

Access to the Asia's number 1 social investment network 

Awarded with funding in HSEF 2022

Access to Yayasan Hasanah Partners Program and more!

Top 5 in Cradle MYStartup Pre-accelerator Cohort 1 Programme

Access to Cradle fund Partners Program and more!

Top 10 in Youth Co: Lab Malaysia Cohort Program

Access to UNDP and others Social Enterprise (SE) networks

Top 5 in Environmental NGO Accelerator Perak Programme

Access to UNDP and others Social Enterprise (SE) networks

National Winner in Shell Livewire Malaysia 2023 Program

Access to Shell's alumni global networks and programs 

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