Ata Plus Chinese New Year
Perspectives

The Countdown to Chinese ‘Niu’-Year Begins!

The ‘Niu’ (which is Chinese for ‘Ox’ for us non-native speakers) Year ushers in unconventional ways of celebrating the Lunar New Year. For many, red money packets are replaced with online transfers, family reunions are smaller and held in…

Ata Plus Christmas New Year 2020
Perspectives

Looking Back to Move Forward

In a typical year, December is when your hands run over the smooth surface of a brand new yearly planner. We pause to reflect on the peaks and troughs of the year before, and start vigorously micro-planning for the…

Gflex40 Insurance
Crowdfunding Investing

The Dawn Of Digital Insurance

Insurance has a public relations problem. When the word is dropped into conversation, the mind cuts to the Gif of Zach Galifianakis surrounded by a vortex of numbers and formulas.  It’s dramatic, but true for most of us –…

Perspectives

Come What May, Malaysia Always Boleh!

He or she, who does not know of Malaysia – has much to wonder about the wealth of cultures. Because if there was indeed anything that was extraordinary about the country, it would definitely have to be its rich…

Crowdfunding Entrepreneur Life

The 10 Commandments Of Equity Crowdfunding

Thou shall be Eligible Companies seeking to raise funds via ECF must first fulfill the eligibility criteria under paragraphs 13.14 to 13.20 of the Securities Commission’s Guidelines for Recognized Markets. Only Malaysian incorporated private companies or limited liability partnerships…

Perspectives

The Art of Festive Moderation

With festivity naturally breeding exceptional joy and delight, challenge your mind this year to indulge in all the goodness of Hari Raya in festive moderation. All cultures and traditions come with their own set of festive celebrations. From the…

Agriculture Crowdfunding Technology

A New Beginning In Agriculture

Ever since Malaysia’s Independence in 1957, agriculture has grown to be one of the key pillars of the economy and a staple source of food supply. However, with industrialisation and the growth of manufacturing during the 1990’s, agriculture’s prominence…

Perspectives

Ramadan in Lockdown

The number of cases of death from COVID-19 is increasing at an alarming rate, affecting everyone irrespective of race, religion, and social class. With doctors, nurses, and other healthcare officers at the frontline tackling this on-going global pandemic, communities…