Teman Mentor
Someone a few steps ahead, on your side.
Teman Mentor pairs you with a kawan who's been where you're going, for kopi chats and honest advice.
How it works
Three simple steps.
Tell us where you're headed
Fill in a short form when you join: your field, your goals and the advice you need.
We match you by hand
No algorithm. Volunteers read every application and pair you by hand, usually within two weeks.
Meet over kopi
Start with a kopi chat, then find your rhythm. Most pairs meet monthly for about six months.
In your corner
Meet the mentors.
A few of the 60+ kawan mentoring right now. All volunteers, all vetted.
Mentor 1
Product lead, fintech · 11 yrs
"I changed industries at 30 and everyone said I was crazy. I wasn't. You're probably not either."
Mentor 2
Café owner & F&B operator · 8 yrs
"I opened a café with RM40k and a lot of hope. Ask me anything — I've made the mistake already."
Mentor 3
Freelance brand designer · 9 yrs
"Freelance isn't freedom until your invoices are. Let me show you the spreadsheet."
Mentor 4
Data science manager · 12 yrs
"Your first salary negotiation matters more than your first job title. Let's practise."
Mentor 5
HR director · 14 yrs
"I've read 10,000 resumés. Yours can be the one that gets the call."
Mentor 6
Startup founder · 7 yrs
"Two failed startups, one that's alive. The failures taught me more — happy to save you the tuition."
Questions
Before you ask…
No. Teman Mentor is free for members, and membership itself is free. Mentors volunteer their time; we cover the kopi budget for your first meeting.
By hand, by humans. Our small volunteer team reads every application and looks at field, goals and personality. If the first match doesn't click, tell us — rematching is normal and nobody's feelings get hurt.
That's exactly who this is for. Most mentees are in their first five working years, or new to the city. You don't need a "strong CV" — you need questions.
Yes — if you have five or more years of experience and genuinely enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you. Join as a member first, then tick "I'd like to mentor" on your profile or email [email protected].