Michelle de la Harpe

Michelle de la Harpe is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MDaat Eco Wellness and the Charter President of Meraki Daat Sabah Initiative, two Sabah-born ventures that bridge community empowerment, environmental conservation and holistic wellness. Through Meraki Daat Sabah Initiative, she works with water village communities to co-create ecotourism and circular economy projects that restore marine ecosystems while strengthening local livelihoods.

With MDaat Eco Wellness, Michelle leads a holistic health, fitness and wellness platform designed to support individuals and corporate clients through personalised coaching, digital tools and an ESG-conscious approach. The platform gamifies wellbeing by rewarding users with “sweat points” that can be channelled towards environmental and community initiatives, turning everyday wellness into a pathway for broader impact.
Recognised in programmes such as Digital Penang’s innovation initiatives and startup grants, as well as national commercialisation and ecosystem-building efforts with partners like SCENIC and MRANTI, Michelle continues to champion innovation rooted in Sabah. Whether through ocean conservation or wellness tech, her work is guided by a belief that sustainable change happens when people, place and planet are cared for together.