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March 2026

How to Open a Café in Malaysia — A Practical Checklist for First-Time Owners

Cafe Business Tips /

Opening a café in Malaysia is one of the most common entrepreneurial dreams — and one of the most frequently underestimated business undertakings. The romance of the idea is real: a beautiful space, great coffee, a community of regulars, work that feels meaningful. The reality involves licences, equipment loans, staff turnover, supplier relationships, and margins […]

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El Rocio Ragen — The Espresso Machine That Lets You Control Every Second of Your Shot

Brands, Equipment /

There is no shortage of high-end espresso machines in the world. La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Nuova Simonelli, Slayer — these are names that have defined the professional espresso landscape for decades. So when a machine from South Korea arrives claiming to do things that none of them can, it’s fair to be sceptical. Having used

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How HRD Corp-Claimable Barista Training Works for Malaysian Companies

Education /

If you run a café, restaurant, hotel, or any F&B operation in Malaysia, staff training is one of your biggest ongoing costs. And if you’re not using HRD Corp to offset that cost, you’re leaving money on the table. Most business owners know HRD Corp exists. Far fewer realize that barista and coffee training qualifies — including

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What Makes Specialty Coffee Different? Understanding Coffee Grades and Quality

Roastery /

Walk into any café in Penang today and you’ll likely see the word “specialty” somewhere — on the menu, the coffee bags, the brand signage. But what does it actually mean? Is it just a marketing word, or does it refer to something real and measurable? The answer is: it’s very real. And once you

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What is the SCA Barista Skills Module? A Complete Guide for Beginners in Malaysia

Education /

If you’ve been researching barista courses and keep seeing “SCA Barista Skills” come up, you’re in the right place. It’s one of most recognized coffee certification in the world ⎯ and in Malaysia, more café owners, working baristas, and coffee enthusiasts are pursuing it every year. But what does the course actually cover? How long

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