The first Kongsi Work by Infinity8

When I received the invitation to the launch of the first Kongsi Work by Infinity8, I was intrigued by its name.

 

The first Kongsi Work by Infinity8 
is opened at Taman Molek, Johor Baru

I had the privilege to document the Infinity8 story among other Johor brands in My Johor Stories 3: Proudly Johor, Then and Now, and wanted to see what Infinity8 had created in Kongsi Work so I did not hesitate to accept their invite.

 

Established in 2017, Infinity8 has developed functional, creative coworking spaces designed to enhance productivity through the use of hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms and event spaces to rent with flexible terms.

 

The wall plaque at its lobby

I soon learnt from Lee Sheah Liang, founder and CEO of Infinity8, that Kongsi Work was coined from the word ‘Kongsi’ which means ‘share’ in the Malay language which also translates to ‘company’ in the Hokkien dialect, a catchy name that reflects the concept of their new brand of co-working spaces.

 

As the future of work is changing progressively, many industries are seen to be shifting its focus on optimizing work arrangements.

 

Infinity8 is moving in tandem with the changing needs of the post-pandemic workforce and emerged as a forerunner in the coworking space industry.

 

This award-winning coworking space provider in Malaysia recently launched the first outlet of its new brand, Kongsi Work, in Taman Molek, Johor Baru.

 

A few words from 
Lee Sheah Liang

Strategically located close to banks, restaurants, convenience stores and a shopping mall within driving distance, Kongsi Work provides 51 ready-to-use offices designed on 10,000 sq ft of space across two floors.

 

Positioned to offer affordable and equipped offices with necessary facilities, Kongsi Work aims to relieve businesses of the investments and expenses in maintaining a full-fledged office.

 

When I arrived at Kongsi Work, I was given a passcode to key into the digital panel at the entrance downstairs.

 

This, I later learnt, was an experience for me to understand that this private coworking space was designed for independent professionals and free-lancers in start-ups and small businesses.

 

The Zlock facility at Kongsi Work

The entrance to the premises was at the top of the first flight of stairs and on the landing was a Zlock, an automated parcel locker for the safe deposit and retrieval of parcels and documents.

 

The convenience of this automated mailbox was not only a time-saver but also provides essential peace-of-mind for its users.

 

Upon entry at the first-floor lobby, my eyes were riveted to a wall plaque with a brief explanation about What’s Kongsi and the Kongsi Work concept.

 

Ready-to-use private offices

Building on the Infinity8 coworking concept, Kongsi Work will offer members the convenience of high-speed internet access, a shared pantry, private meeting rooms, smart-lock doors, automated mailboxes and a 24/7 security system.

 

The well-lighted interior and clean lines of the furnishings created a warm and welcoming ambience in this functional workplace.

 

In his welcoming address, Lee said that he envisioned the Kongsi Work brand to be a solution for SMEs and individuals here to have access to a safe, economical and socially trusted work base.

 

He went on to highlight their no-frills concept and the aim to nurture a community who can kongsi or share the space and take collective responsibility of it.

 

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows for good views

For a start, he pointed out that there were no rubbish bins around. This was to encourage Kongsi Work members to be responsible to take their own rubbish out to dispose of it properly in wastebins downstairs.

 

He said that Kongsi Work was introduced particularly to those who were looking for a work model that can accommodate flexibility and work-life balance.

 

It aims to create an environment that is conducive and friendly, one that can encourage engaging with other like-minded peers, networking, the sharing of ideas which in turn, should boost productivity.

 

One of the clusters of artwork on the wall

Throughout the space, the Kongsi concept is echoed in cleverly crafted clusters of art pieces grouped together under the caption, what do we – kongsi.

 

While the pictures provided clues to answer this question, the word kongsi is designed on a moveable groove and when you slid this word to the left, the answer will be revealed behind it.

 

I liked that much thought was given to create a number of such clusters of artwork that reminded us that as Malaysians, we certainly berkongsi a great deal.

 

My heartiest Congratulations to Infinity8 on the successful launch of Kongsi Work in Johor, the first of many more to come!

 

Kongsi Work is located at No. 41-01 & 02, Jalan Molek 3/20, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Baru, Johor. For more information, visit www.infinity8.com.my