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What if booking a dinner or karaoke night could also earn you cash? That’s the idea behind Jio8, Malaysia’s rising lifestyle app that rewards users for booking and recommending their favourite experiences. Launched in 2024, the app has quickly become Malaysia’s go-to Book-to-Earn platform, connecting over 100 F&B and entertainment venues with more than 5,000 Business Partners (BPs) who earn passive income through referrals.
Available now on both App Store and Google Play, Jio8 has already recorded over RM10 million in sales, with BPs earning RM1 million in commissions just by helping others discover great local places.
“Jio8 is about making everyday social life more rewarding,” said Jeannie Kwan, the CEO of Jio8.
“You don’t need to sell anything. Just recommend what you love: food spots, lounges, karaoke, every time someone books, you get to earn. It’s our way of turning social trust into real value, and giving Malaysians a smart way to support local businesses.”
What Makes Jio8 Different?
Unlike typical booking platforms, Jio8 offers a seamless, all-in-one service with features like:
- One-click merchant booking through a single customer service channel.
- A curated Explore button to find top-rated spots nearby.
- 24-hour payout for commission withdrawals.
- A social-sharing model that uses real-world word-of-mouth, not just algorithms.
The app appeals especially to:
- Social-savvy users: students, influencers, and young professionals.
- Event planners and those organising birthdays, group hangouts, or client gatherings.
- Anyone looking for a side hustle without the sales pressure.
By helping users promote local spots, especially F&B outlets and entertainment venues, Jio8 offers businesses a new, affordable marketing model. It rewards community trust instead of just ad spend, helping drive foot traffic and return customers. In other words, Jio8 supports Malaysia’s local economy.
“We see Jio8 not as a platform, but as a movement where ordinary Malaysians can build side incomes while supporting the local economy,” added Jeannie.
What’s Next for Jio8? The company is already planning exciting additions:
- AI party planner features to suggest group activities based on mood and location.
- Group bookings, hotel, and e-hailing services integration.
- A proprietary POS system to help merchants manage sales and commissions automatically.
- Long-term goal: becoming Malaysia’s #1 lifestyle super app.
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