After graduating high school, Gilang ventured abroad with only his musical skills, unable to attend college due to limited funds. Despite being teased for his English, he remained endlessly curious and eager to learn, embracing every opportunity to grow.
His path wasn't without hardships; there were days he had to borrow fried rice just to eat and nights spent without a bed.
In 2016, Gilang moved to Bali, where he initially played music in cafes. It was there he met his wife, Yu Hsin, and things began to change. Together, they launched an online store to sell handicrafts, which ultimately led to the creation of UrShipper.
They quickly realised the major challenge in Bali was international shipping. Existing courier companies offered competitive rates only to high-volume shippers, forcing small businesses like theirs to rely on slow and inefficient postal services.
