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Tunku Danny on Astro Awani - Niaga Spotlight

Television Interview

Tunku Danny's exclusive Interview on Niaga Spotlight, Astro Awani microLEAP Founder & CEO, Tunku Danny Mudzaffar, shared insights on P2P lending and microfinance during his appearance on Niaga Spotlight, which aired on Astro AWANI on May 19, 2023, at 9:30 am. Watch Full Video

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Tunku Danny on Astro Awani - Niaga Awani

Television Interview

Founder & CEO, Tunku Danny Mudzaffar on Niaga Awani, which also aired recently on Astro Awani on May 15, 2023. Read More

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Tunku Danny on Biztech Asia

Biztech Asia

Tunku Danny on Biztech Asia - Watch Now

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Oh Bakery Live financing demo with microLEAP on HIP! Live

HIP! Live

Oh Bakery Live financing demo with microLEAP on HIP! - Watch Now

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Alternative Financing for MSMEs in the Halal Economy

Halal Economy

Alternative Financing for MSMEs in the Halal Economy - Watch Now

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Business Financing & Alternative Investments via P2P Financing

SmartInvest

Business Financing & Alternative Investments via P2P Financing - Watch Now

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microLEAP on BFM's Resource Centre 19 July 2022

BFM

microLEAP on BFM's Resource Centre - Watch Now

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SME Corp tawar Pembiayaan Digital PMKS, RM10 juta

Berita Harian

KUALA LUMPUR: SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) memperkenalkan program pembiayaan baharu dikenali Pembiayaan Digital PMKS dengan dana permulaan RM10 juta, sejajar dengan tema Pameran Tahunan PMKS (SMIDEX 2021) iaitu 'Bangkit Kembali'. BACA LEBIH

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iMoney Feature

iMoney

Platform pembiayaan (P2P) rakan setara, microLEAP, sedang mengadakan perbincangan awal untuk menarik syarikat telekomunikasi sebagai pelabur bagi mengembangkan perniagaannya dan mendekati lebih ramai masyarakat, kata Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar. Read More

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Islamic fintech firms should broaden reach, cater to all

The Malaysian Reserve

ONE of the growth areas that Islamic financial technology (fintech) companies should capitalise on is to broaden their reach and attract all users — Muslims and non-Muslims — to their platform. READ MORE

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Islamic P2P microLEAP reaches new milestone; new products on the horizon

IFN Fintech

Weeks after launching its new microLEAP+ investment note, peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform microLEAP confirmed that it has facilitated its fastest-ever fully funded note raising RM300,000 (US$71,047.9) in under two hours. The Islamic fintech start-up is also working on new instruments. READ MORE

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RM 300,000 in Shariah-compliant funds raised in under two hours via P2P (Peer-to-Peer) finance operator, microLEAP

Malaysiakini

Shariah-compliant P2P (peer-to-peer) financing operator microLEAP recently announced its fastest ever fully funded microLEAP+ Investment Note, raising RM 300,000 in just 1 hour and 47 minutes. This comes just weeks after launching its new product, microLEAP+, that aims to serve Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) better through its larger Investment Notes ranging from RM 50,000 to RM 500,000 that are also Shariah-compliant. READ MORE

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Securities Commission Malaysia releases tool to assess Shariah compliance of MSMEs

Salaam Gateway

Shariah advisors and operators of alternative financing platforms will get better guidance for screening the Shariah status of unlisted micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with a new assessment mechanism developed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)

According to microLEAP Founder and CEO, Tunku Danny Mudzaffar "If you look globally, in say the UK and US, the alternative financing space accounts for about 20% of the financing landscape. In Malaysia, the last figure I saw was we are only 3%-5% of total financing landscape, so there is room for growth". READ MORE

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Equity crowdfunding, P2P financing see a bigger role to finance SMEs

The Malaysian Reserve

MALAYSIA’S equity crowd-funding (ECF) and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platforms still have a lot to offer and contribute to the wider economy although it is not the main financing space. READ MORE

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microLEAP Helping Small Businesses Grow with Syariah compliant P2P Microfinance

halalop

Halalop editor, Shahfizal Musa spoke with microLEAP CEO and founder, Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar, about microfinance and how peer-to-peer microfinancing helps financial inclusion for small businesses and micro-entrepreneurs. READ MORE

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How microLEAP aims to help needy SMEs survive

Digital News Asia

Platforms like microLEAP are proving more important in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has undoubtedly been tumultuous for micro businesses like Bunpah. In fact, the past year has greatly accelerated microLEAP. “We went live with our Islamic P2P investments in April 2020, and in the space of four to five months, our funded notes grew by over 1,000%, all pushed by investors looking for Islamic assets,” claimed Danny. READ MORE

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What You Need To Know About P2P Lending In Malaysia

iMoney

Intrigued by the high returns promised by peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, but skeptical about what they really entail? We’ll try to demystify P2P lending for you, as well as help you decide if you should (or should not) invest in it. READ MORE

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microLEAP COO Matthew Noel Fernandez has been selected to serve in this year's Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM) Committee, which is now headed by FAOM's first female President Ms Karen Puah in ASEAN.

Digital News Asia

The Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM), a key enabler and national platform for the facilitation of Malaysia’s journey to becoming a leading hub for Financial Technology (Fintech) innovation and investment in the region, hosted its fourth Annual Grand Meeting (AGM) which was held virtually on 30 April 2021. READ MORE

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microLEAP in discussions with various parties to get more investors onboard

Bernama

Peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform, microLEAP is in initial discussions to bring telecommunications companies onboard as investors to grow its business and reach out to more communities, its Chief Executive Officer Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar said. READ MORE

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microLEAP "Turun Padang" Bazaria Wangsa Maju

microLEAP In The News: Kini Halal TV

Shariah-compliant microfinancing platform, microLEAP, helps selected Wangsa Maju Bazaar traders raise funds to grow their business for survival. Watch Video

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DigitalEdge Bits + Bytes : A Miscellany of Technology

The Edge Markets

microLEAP helps Bazaria Wangsa Maju traders raise alternative financing. “We hope that through our partnership with Bazaria Wangsa Maju, we will be able to help traders gain access to funds they need to sustain themselves throughout this festive period and, hopefully, they can experience long-term growth even after Hari Raya as they expand their operations,” says Tunku Danny Mudzaffar, founder and CEO of microLEAP. READ MORE

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Fintech momentum has only grown during Covid-19, and is set to accelerate

Digital News Asia

FINTECH has become a boon for investors looking for alternative means to diversify their assets – something that was gleamed from the recent Top in Tech Talk titled “Fintech: The Growing Digital Momentum.” The virtual panel, which featured the founders of Malaysia’s top fintech entities, found that the “digital momentum” has snowballed tremendously over the past year. Take microLEAP, for instance. The Securities Commission-regulated peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform, which is the first in Malaysia to offer both Islamic and conventional investment notes, saw a huge spike in terms of investors, or people lending on the platform. READ MORE

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microLEAP Helps Bazaria Wangsa Maju Traders Raise Up To RM 50,000 In Alternative Financing

Malaysian Business

“We started microLEAP to bring an easy-to-use platform for both Issuers and Investors to those who need it the most. We focus primarily on microfinancing where approved Issuers are able to raise as low as RM 1,000 and up to RM 50,000 and have seen tremendous growth of the platform from when we formally launched in 2019. We hope that through our partnership with Bazaria Wangsa Maju, we will be able to help traders gain access to the means of raising the funds they need to sustain themselves throughout this festive period and hopefully, experience long-term growth even after Hari Raya as they expand their operations,” commented Tunku Danny Mudzaffar, Founder & CEO of microLEAP. READ MORE

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Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin On Why Investing In Micro Enterprises Is Easier Than You Think

Tatler Malaysia

"We're providing a service to micro enterprises who cannot get financing from banks," says Tunku Danny. "We're not here to compete with banks; MicroLeap has always positioned itself as an alternative financing player. Our service is online, it's easy to use, and it doesn't require face-to-face meetings with business owners." READ MORE

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microLEAP To Help Selected Bazaria Wangsa Maju Traders Raise Up To RM 50,000 In Funding

microLEAP In The News: Business Today

“We hope that through our partnership with Bazaria Wangsa Maju, we will be able to help traders gain access to the means of raising the funds they need to sustain themselves throughout this festive period and hopefully, experience long-term growth even after Hari Raya as they expand their operations,” Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of microLEAP, Tunku Danny Mudzaffar highlighted. READ MORE.

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microLEAP plans to provide RM500,000 of financing to Micro Entrepreneurs

microLEAP In The News: TV3 Detik Niaga

microLEAP: small steps, BIG IMPACT

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microLEAP: Establishing The Right Helping Hand For MSMEs Nationwide

Business Today

“It is crucial that vulnerable businesses get the help they need and hence, MicroLEAP is offering its support as a P2P financing platform. Provided the business is profitable and they can afford the financing, we are here to help MSMEs take that next step as the economy recovers in 2021,” says Tunku Danny Mudzaffar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malaysia’s first Conventional and Islamic Peer-to-Peer (P2P) microfinancing platform, MicroLEAP. READ MORE

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microLEAP – Bringing Islamic P2P Financing to the Masses

Smart Investor Magazine

The peer-to-peer (P2P) financing industry in Malaysia may still be young, but there is already a wide variety of operators aiming to carve out a slice of the pie. Among them is microLEAP, and while they may not yet be a household name, the platform is certainly gaining traction quickly among those in the know. READ MORE

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Interest in P2P lending at record high

The Star Business

DESPITE a tumultuous year for many micro, small and medium enterprises, investor interest and funding enquiries hit an all-time high for many peer-to-peer (P2P) financing operators. This, says microLEAP founder and chief executive officer Tunku Danny Mudzaffar, makes perfect sense. READ MORE

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Full Video of microLEAP Founder and CEO Tunku Danny Mudzaffar’s pitch on Tiger’s Lair! (skip to 1:45:00)

MBAN & HLB Tiger's Lair

Full Video of microLEAP Founder and CEO Tunku Danny Mudzaffar’s pitch on Tiger’s Lair! (skip to 1:45:00) Join microLEAP as we bravely Enter The Tiger's Lair with 6 other courages startup-ups providing business and financial solutions. The MBAN & HLB Monthly pitching session started in 2018. It is commonly known as Enter The Tigers Lair. The monthly series has been a promising new approach to the regular pitching sessions as six (6) startups would battle each month to secure funding from Angel Investors and also compete to be in the running to win a spot at the Quarterly “Angels & Unicorns” private dinner with high profile Angel Investors. Watch Video

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In the News: The Kini Halal team interviewed Investors and Issuers where they shared stories on how microLEAP has helped them.

Kini Halal

In the News: The Kini Halal team interviewed Investors and Issuers where they shared stories on how microLEAP has helped them. microLEAP Shariah-compliant offerings play a big role in helping micro-SMEs boost their businesses and recover from the Covid19 impact via Peer-to-Peer micro financing. Learn how this alternative financing mechanism connects investors and issuers, as well as the social and economic impact it has towards businesses. VIEW FULL VIDEO

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microLEAP secures RM3.25mil funding from MAA Group

NST Business

KUALA LUMPUR: microLEAP has secured a RM3.25 million funding from MAA Group Bhd, comprising RM1.25 million in equity and a RM2 million advance. The Islamic and conventional peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform said it had also received another RM10 million investments from MAA Group. READ MORE 

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Asia-Pacific fintechs Volopay and microLEAP land funding

FIntech Futures

Singapore-based Volopay and Malaysia-based Microleap, have raised $2.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. READ MORE 

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microLEAP is helping Malaysian micro-enterprises access Shahriah-compliant loans; raises $3.26 million from MAA Group

Beamstart Asia

microLEAP, a Malaysian Islamic and a P2P micro-financing platform, has just raised $3.26 million in funding. The funding was in the form of equity and other financing modes from Malaysian investment holding company MAA Group — RM1.25 million in equity, RM2 million advance, and RM10 million alongside microLEAP's investment products. READ MORE

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Malaysia based P2P Financing Platform microLEAP Acquires $800,000 in Capital to Expand Business Operations.

Crowdfund Insider

Malaysia-based microLEAP, a platform that provides conventional and Islamic or Shariah-compliant peer-to-peer (P2P) financing options, has acquired RM 3.25 million (appr. $800,000) in capital. The platform’s investment round consists of RM 1.25 million in equity and a RM 2 million advance. The funds raised will be used for supporting advertising and promotions for microLEAP, to hire additional staff members, and to make technology enhancements. READ MORE

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microLEAP receives RM3.25 million in funding and RM10 million in investment through strategic partnership with MAA Group

Business Today

microLEAP, the platform that offers both Islamic and Conventional Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing, announced a RM3.25 million funding round. The funding is made up of RM1.25 million in equity and a RM2 million advance. The company also received RM10 million in investments from MAA Group Berhad. READ MORE

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P2P Lender microLEAP Receives RM3.25 Million Funding From MAA Group

Fintech News Malaysia

microLEAP, Malaysian platform that offers both Islamic and Conventional Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing, announced a successful RM3.25 million funding round, made up of RM1.25 million in equity and a RM2 million advance. The RM3.25 million will be used for advertising and promotions, hiring of more staff and tech enhancements. READ MORE

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microLEAP receives RM3.3m funding

The Malaysian Reserve

MICROLEAP, Malaysia’s first platform that offers both Islamic and conventional peer-to-peer (P2P) financing, has received a RM3.25 million funding which consists of RM1.25 million in equity and a RM2 million advance.

According to a statement from microLEAP, the RM3.25 million will be used for advertising and promotions, hiring of more staff and technology enhancements. READ MORE

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microLEAP raises US$3.3M to help small businesses raise funds via Shariah-compliant means in Malaysia

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microLEAP, an Islamic and conventional P2P microfinancing platform, announced today it has raised a total of US$3.26 million (RM13.25M) in equity and other modes of financing from Malaysian investment holding company MAA Group. READ MORE

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Malaysian fintech firm microLEAP banks $3.3m from MAA Group

Tech In Asia

Malaysia-based peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform Microleap announced that it has raised a total of over 13.2 million ringgit (US$3.26 million) from Malaysian investment holding company MAA Group in a new financing round. READ MORE

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microLEAP on BFM Open For Business

BFM

Full Interview: microLEAP on BFM - Open for Business on 10/12/2020 Founder Tunku Danny and COO Matt joins host Richard Bradbury to discuss Islamic P2P and share their entrepreneurial journey thus far. Ideas, challenges, and expansion plans - Open For Business is a show that talks to entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. WATCH VIDEO

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Islamic P2P Financing with microLEAP!

Invest Smart

Special video for Invest Smart Fest (ISF) 2020. microLEAP CEO Tunku Danny Mudzaffar presents this witty and informative video on everything you need to know about Islamic P2P Financing with microLEAP! Organised by the Securities Commission Malaysia / InvestSmart SC, the 3-day event, themed ‘Silap Labur Duit Lebur’ gives you an opportunity to learn about how to invest in the capital market wisely and avoid falling prey to scams. WATCH VIDEO

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Top 10 BEST Reasons Why You Should Invest In Islamic P2P Now!

Facebook LIVE

Tunku Danny and Matt are back with more powerful insider tips and insights on why you should start Investing in Islamic P2P. In this episode, the dynamic duo will guide you on how Islamic P2P Financing works and how you can maximise your Investments with microLEAP. With Covid19 looming still, learn how your Investment will make an impact by helping microbusinesses grow. See how easy it is to set up your account with us and enjoy almost immediate returns! WATCH VIDEO

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microLEAP's first Facebook LIVE. Learn Islamic P2P Financing with Tunku Danny and Matt.

Facebook LIVE

Learn how to Make an Impact with Your Investments with microLEAP CEO Tunku Danny and COO Matthew Fernandez. In this session, the dynamic duo will share everything you need to know about Islamic P2P. You will learn how to Invest and Raise Funds with us. They will also explain the Impact you are making if you Invest with microLEAP! WATCH VIDEO

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Malaysia’s business-friendly regulatory environment is reaping rewards for fintech

Salaam Gateway

Fintech players have welcomed this approach. “This is because Malaysia doesn’t want to be like China’s massive P2P failures, where online P2P lending went crazy with 6,000 players came crashing down. Malaysia is on the right path, by limiting the numbers as well as allowing for growth at the same time,” said Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar, Chief Executive Officer of microLEAP, a Shariah-compliant P2P microlending platform licensed by the SC this year. READ MORE 

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Malaysia: A Hub for Shariah fintech

The Edge Markets

Then, there is pent-up demand in the Malaysian retail market for new Islamic investment products and services, which makes the country attractive to Islamic fintech players, says Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar, founder and CEO of microLEAP PLT, the first local P2P financing platform to offer Shariah P2P investment notes. READ MORE

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Collaboration needed for market access and to scale Malaysia’s Islamic fintech

Salaam Gateway

microLEAP, a Shariah-compliant Peer-to-Peer (P2P) microlending platform, is one of 26 Islamic fintechs operating out of Malaysia that has benefitted from collaborating with MDEC. “Tie-ups with government-owned companies like MDEC really gave us a push in a big way,” said Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar, Chief Executive Officer of microLEAP, which was licensed by the Securities Commission this year. READ MORE

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Registered market operators offer alternative fundraising for MSMEs — CMM

Capital Markets Malaysia

Meanwhile, Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar, chief executive officer (CEO) of microLEAP, an Islamic and conventional P2P microfinancing platform regulated by the SC, said the awareness and appetite for fundraising in Malaysia via ECF or P2P platforms is growing but a lot more needs to be done especially for micro-enterprises. READ MORE

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Ruang PKS, Pelabur dan Pengendali berkembang, kata CMM

Capital Markets Malaysia

Sementara itu, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif platform pembiayaan mikro perangkai padanan P2P, microLEAP, Tunku Danny Mudzaffar berkata kesedaran dan kecenderungan untuk mengumpul dana di Malaysia melaliu platform pembiayaan dana awam berekuiti atau P2P semakin meningkat, namun masih banyak lagi yang perlu dilakukan terutamanya persuahaan mikro. READ MORE

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Islamic fintech offers potential for SMEs, investors and operators to grow

Salaam Gateway

Based on feedback they have received, the RMOs are also confident that sourcing for Shariah compliant businesses seeking to raise funding through alternative sources is feasible. For microLEAP – an Islamic and Conventional P2P (Peer-to-Peer) microfinancing platform regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) – its CEO Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar said the awareness and appetite for fundraising in Malaysia via ECF or P2P platforms is growing, but there still is a lot to do, especially for micro-enterprises. READ MORE

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MicroLEAP, An Islamic Fintech Startup That Helps B40 Microenterprises Cope With Covid-19

Warga Biz Feature Story

One of the youngest P2P fintech company, microLEAP has succeeded in raising and distributing funds to B40 microenterprises across the nation in less than a year. READ MORE 

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Financing micro-enterprises during a crisis

The Edge Markets

As the only peer-to-peer (P2P) financing operator in Malaysia that focuses on the microfinance sector, microLEAP PLT certainly has its hands full at this time with many microenterprises struggling to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE     

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Kerjasama MTDC dengan microLEAP bantu rangsang syarikat teknologi tempatan

Astro Awani

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif MTDC, Datuk Norhalim Yunus berkata, usahasama ini bakal membantu lebih banyak usahawan tempatan yang aktif dalam membangunkan teknologi bagi industri 4.0 atau revolusi industri yang lebih luas. VIEW SPECIAL REPORT

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MTDC to Co-Invest up to 30% in P2P with MicroLEAP

Fintech News Malaysia

Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) today signed two MOUs with pitchIN and MicroLEAP respectively to collaborate and cooperate in the areas of peer-to-peer (P2P) financing and equity crowdfunding (ECF). The collaboration enables MTDC to participate in equity crowdfunding investment and P2P financing up to 30% in eligible prospective companies per campaign. In a statement, they said this partnership is to create synergy between private funded companies and funds provided by the government. READ MORE

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MTDC signs MoUs with microLEAP

Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 -- Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) today inked two memoranda of understanding (MoU) in a virtual signing ceremony with Pitch Platforms Sdn Bhd (pitchIN) and Microleap PLT (microLEAP), respectively. pitchIN, a recognised market operator, offers an Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) platform for companies, while microLEAP is a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing platform that allows businesses to raise crowd-sourced funds. VIEW SPECIAL REPORT

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In Boost To Malaysia's P2P Markets, MTDC Allocates US$2.8MIL Co-Investment Fund

Digital News Asia

Aiming to stretch the funds it has received from the government to invest in technology and science-based companies, the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pitch Platforms Sdn Bhd (pitchIN) and Microleap PLT Sdn Bhd (MicroLEAP) yesterday to invest US$2.3 million (RM10 million) and US$460,000 (RM2 million) respectively to collaborate in the areas of equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing. READ MORE

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Cover Story: Tackling the SDGs with tech

The Edge Markets

There is a wealth of opportunities for start-ups that use technology to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This can be seen from the hackathons, innovation challenges, investors and venture capitalists that are increasingly targeting start-ups with such solutions. READ MORE

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MDEC partners microLEAP to promote alternative financing to MSMEs for COVID-19 cash flow relief

Digital News Asia

The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing about huge economic challenges. To this end, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) today announced a partnership with seven crowdfunding operators to help entrepreneurs brace through this difficult time. READ MORE

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MDEC partners with microLEAP to promote alternative financing to MSMEs for cash flow relief

Salaam Gateway

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) today announced a partnership with seven crowdfunding operators to help entrepreneurs tide the economic challenges brought on by the COVID19 onslaught. READ MORE

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MDEC partners with microLEAP to help entrepreneurs amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Sun Daily

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has entered into a partnership with seven crowdfunding operators to help entrepreneurs tide over the economic challenges brought on by the Covid-19 onslaught. READ MORE

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MDEC Partners with microLEAP to Provide SMES Cash Flow Relief

Fintech News Malaysia

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) today announced a partnership with seven crowdfunding operators to help entrepreneurs tide the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 onslaught. This announcement follows another partnership that MDEC has done with crowdfunding platforms to raise funds for COVID-19 frontliners. READ MORE

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P2P Focus: The microLEAP Story

Capital Markets Malaysia Feature Story

First introduced in 2015, peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platforms have served to raise financing for 1,866 micro, small and medium enterprises, with a total RM632 million raised through over 8000 campaigns, as at December 2019. The Securities Commission Malaysia has thus far approved licenses for 11 P2P Financing Platform Operators. One of the newest to the game is microLEAP PLT - a Malaysian P2P platform that have differentiated themselves in two ways, by focusing on the microfinance sector and offering a Shariah-compliant service. READ MORE

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microLEAP Partners with Masryef Management House to Launch Shariah-Compliant P2P Financing

Fintech News Malaysia

microLEAP PLT, a P2P (Peer-to-Peer) financing operator which manages microLEAP, has partnered with boutique Shariah advisor, Masryef Management House, to launch its Shariah-compliant investment notes. Based on principles of Commodity Murabahah, Masryef Management House ensures that the Islamic funds raised on microLEAP’s platform adhere to ethical and Islamic teachings and that they are compliant with the resolutions issued by the Shariah Advisory Council of the Securities Commission of Malaysia. READ MORE

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MDEC Partners Crowdfunding and P2P Lending Platforms to Provide SMEs Cash Flow Relief

Fintech News Malaysia

microLEAP is proud to partner with Malaysian Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) to help MSMEs tap the alternative funding space during these challenging times.COVID-19 has been an unstoppable wrecking ball looking to destroy the Malaysian economy and we are trying our best to assist micro enterprises as best we can. READ MORE

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P2P Investing - Ideal for Millennials

Smart Investor Feature Story[

Smart Investor speaks to our CEO about P2P financing being an ideal investment option for millennials. "By becoming a P2P investor, millennials have the chance to have a real impact in people's lives by providing much-needed working capital to our microenterprises" READ MORE

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Special Focus - Small Steps, Big Impact

Smart Investor Feature Story

With its focus on the micro-finance sector, microLEAP aspires to empower the 'smaller guys'. Smart Investor sits down with microLEAP PLT chief executive officer Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar to talk about the company's P2P journey, and the value-added services it offers to business owners. READ MORE

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Malaysia's peer-to-peer (P2P) financing and equity crowdfunding (ECF) space just got more exciting

The Edge Markets

Malaysia's peer-to-peer (P2P) financing and equity crowdfunding (ECF) space just got more exciting, with the introduction of eight new registered market operators last month. Investors will have plenty of options to choose from, given that the new operators will provide unique offerings. READ MORE

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Igniting the alternate funding scene in Malaysia

Malaysia SME

"Out of the 25 applicants vying for the P2P financing operator registration the SC only approved five - all from different sectors and segments within the economy that are not in direct competition with existing and new operators.” — CEO, Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar READ MORE

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Securities Commission Malaysia Announces 8 New Licenses for Crowdfunding and P2P Lending

Fintech News Malaysia

Securities Commission Malaysia today announced 3 new licenses for equity crowdfunding and 5 for P2P lending. This new batch sees names that are familiar to those in the startup scene and some new names. The new equity crowdfunding players are; 1337 Ventures, Ethis Ventures and MyStartr. Whereas on the P2P lending front the new players are; CapitalBay, Capsphere Services, Crowdsense, MicroLEAP and Money Save Capital. READ MORE

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SC registers new ECF and P2P platform operators.

The Edge Markets

KUALA LUMPUR (May 17): Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar announced the registration of three new equity crowdfunding (ECF) platform operators and five peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform operators. The new ECF operators are 1337 Ventures Sdn Bhd, Ethis Ventures Sdn Bhd, and MyStartr Sdn Bhd, while the P2P operators are Bay Smart Capital Ventures Sdn Bhd,Capssphere Services Sdn Bhd, Crowd Sense Sdn Bhd, MicroLEAP PLT, and Money Save Capital PLT. READ MORE

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