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We are pleased to announce that ReMeal Sdn Bhd has been officially awarded the distinguished Malaysia Digital (MD) status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). This esteemed recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. It affirms our efforts to harness technology in addressing industry challenges and driving meaningful transformation. We extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated team, valued clients, and strategic partners for their continued support throughout this journey. Your trust and collaboration have been instrumental in achieving this significant milestone. As we move forward, ReMeal remains resolute...

ReMeal was honored to be invited to the UK–Malaysia Network for a Healthier Digital Food Environment stakeholder workshop, held at Le Méridien, Putrajaya, on 24 June 2025. This timely gathering brought together forward-thinking minds from the Nutrition Division of the Ministry of Health (MOH), World Health Organization (WHO), MDEC, Foodpanda, Dutch Lady, and other key players to tackle one of Malaysia’s most pressing health challenges: reshaping how we eat in a digital-first era. This workshop also included researchers from the University of Leeds, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, and Khazanah Research Institute, with generous support from the British...

Food waste has long been a silent crisis in Malaysia, often overshadowed by larger environmental and social challenges. Good news, on 14th June 2025, ReMeal was invited to join a workshop on "Measuring the Impact of Food Rescue and Redistribution Activities in Malaysia" held in Sunway University by a group of researchers from the Food Rescue Project. During the workshop held at Sunway University, a wave of optimism swept through the room as stakeholders, activists, and changemakers spotlighted a powerful truth: Malaysia's food rescue movement is gaining serious momentum. The workshop covers on the environmental, nutrition, social and economy impact....

Who doesn't love a slice of cake or a flaky pastry? Yet behind every tempting treat lies a hidden cost-and too often, it ends up untasted, unsold, and eventually discarded. Every year, approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food - around one-third of all food produced globally - goes to waste. In Malaysia alone, an estimated 17,000 tonnes of food waste are generated every day. Shockingly, nearly a quarter of that is still edible. Cakes, pastries and desserts are not exempt from this problem. In fact, they're often among the first to go to waste due to their short life and...

As part of the Energy Asia 2025 Conference by Petronas - ReMeal Co-Founder, Wan Emir Astar, was invited to be part of a panel event for the session titled "The Rise of the Conscious Asian Consumer". Alongside Wan Emir, the panel included M. Huzaini Ghazali, the Chief Strategy and Portfolio Office of Gentari, and Nat Vanitchyangkul, the Regional CEO (Asia) of ERM. In this segment, the panel discussed how behavioural shifts in consumer patterns have driven sustainability across sectors. And how businesses have had to adapt to meet the growing trends. Wan Emir highlighted how ReMeal takes both a tech-centric...

On Thursday 15th May 2025, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL - Kuala Lumpur City Hall) launched the roadmap towards Zero Waste 2040 - their plan to reduce organic waste by 20%, and inorganic waste by 40% by the year 2040. Four organisations were invited to sign a Letter of Intent which states the intention to become a strategic partner to work with DBKL towards its goal. These 4 organisations are: Berjaya Group, Naza Group, Zero Waste Malaysia, and ReMeal. Wan Emir Astar, Co-Founder of ReMeal states that, "At ReMeal this mission hits home. Our work is rooted in the idea...

ReMeal has secured a second round of pre-seed investment from private investors. A private investor states that, "ReMeal is clearly the market leader in this sector. We have high confidence that they will dominate the market. The collaborations they have done with the government and local authorities demonstrate that they have achieved a position of authority. We are excited to see the growth over the coming year, and have full confidence in the team to deliver". ReMeal will be using the new investment to scale it's operations, and cement it's place as Malaysia's number 1 food surplus app.

On 22 April 2025, ReMeal was honoured to participate in Taylor's University Lakeside's Earth Day event, an occasion dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness. The university's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) committee played a pivotal role in advancing sustainability initiatives on campus. At the event, ReMeal showcased our impactful efforts to combat food waste, highlighting the success of our MYSaveFood initiative during Ramadan, where we rescued nearly 70 tons of food surplus from Ramadan Bazaars across all states in Malaysia. Additionally, we are proud to share that 126 stores have joined our platform, thereby amplifying our reach and impact....

This year marks ReMeal's first collaboration with Pemuda Gema for the MYSaveFood @ Bazar Ramadan program, a nationwide initiative to rescue surplus food from Ramadan bazaars across Malaysia. As a tech partner, ReMeal is helping digitalize the food rescue process at these bazaars. The program officially launched on March 4 at Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah (BRR) Kipmall, Kota Warisan, Selangor, officiated by YB Senator Dr. Hajjah Fuziah Binti Salleh, Deputy Minister of Internal Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). The event also marked the launch of the National Ramadan Bazaar RAHMAH 2025, an initiative by KPDN since 2023 to offer affordable...

ReMeal Co-Founders Wan Emir Astar and Anis Hanani Suffian were featured on the SKOP MG programme by Malaysia Gazette. In the 40 minute discussion, Wan Emir and Anis presented how ReMeal solves a real problem tied to food waste with its business model. They also shared how ReMeal is powering the MYSaveFood @ Bazar Ramadan Campaign - an initiative backed by the Government of Malaysia. Watch the interview on YouTube here.