On BFM: Turning Procurement Into a Tool for Social Impact
Redza Shahid Ridzuan of ASB's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center joins Biji-biji Initiative's Rashvin Pal Singh on BFM 89.9 to talk values-driven procurement and inclusive supply chains.
Procurement isn't just about cutting costs ā it's one of the most overlooked tools for creating social impact and long-term business value.
On BFM 89.9's Enterprise segment, presenter Richard Bradbury spoke with:
- Rashvin Pal Singh ā Group CEO, Biji-biji Initiative
- Redza Shahid Ridzuan ā Assistant Director, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (ASBhive), Asia School of Business
What they discussed
As ESG pressures mount and supply chains come under greater scrutiny, companies have a powerful opportunity to rethink how and from whom they buy. The conversation covered:
- How values-driven procurement can empower social enterprises
- Why corporates need to move beyond symbolic CSR purchases
- What it takes to build a more inclusive, impact-aligned supply chain in Malaysia
It's a theme close to ASBhive's work ā from the Bangkit Accelerator for social enterprises to programmes that connect founders directly with corporate buyers.
Listen to the episode
š§ Listen to "Turning Procurement Into a Tool for Social Impact" on BFM (30 minutes)
Source: "Turning Procurement Into a Tool for Social Impact", BFM 89.9, aired 1 August 2025. Presenter: Richard Bradbury; Producer: Carol Wong. Photo: Redza Shahid Ridzuan and Rashvin Pal Singh, via BFM.