Datuk Dr Amiruddin Hassim, Director, National Strategic Unit from the Ministry of Finance began his opening speech by recognising @cradlefundsb contributions to the country’s economy. #CradleBuzz2018

“The government is determined to create a ‘Silicon Valley’ in Malaysia. It is crucial for us to work with local and private partners to achieve this.” Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim, Director, National Strategic Unit from the Ministry of Finance🇲🇾 #CradleBuzz2018

In the recent budget consultation meeting last week, Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim remarked that the finance minister Ministry of Finance🇲🇾 has also highlighted the importance of startups in the country’s growth. #CradleBuzz2018

Diane from iflix Malaysia is talking on iflix Malaysia latest app which will soon offer new original and quality contents to cater for Malaysian audience. #iflixmy #CradleBuzz2018

In answering a question on local regulation challenge, Diane said iflix Malaysia is self regulated to make sure that only suitable are published. Diane also said that ّ is studying the over the top (OTT) business in view of regulating it. #CradleBuzz2018

The first panel ‘Funding Olympics’ is on funding stages. It’s moderated by Shuant Goh, founder of WritersCo. The panelists are Juliana Jan, CIO of @cradlefundsb, Dr V Sivapalan, chief evangelist at Proficeo and Andrew Tan, managing partner of TBV Capital. #CradleBuzz2018

“Fundraising is a distraction. Planning is so important to manage your expectations. Instead of asking for money, go and ask for advice instead. Investors will likely give you money if they like your business.” Andrew Tan, managing partner of TBV Capital #cradlebuzz2018

Echoing Andrew Tan, Dr V Sivapalan reminded founders to first ask themselves whether they actually need to raise funds. The best way is still through profit as raising funds means giving away some equity in your business. #cradlebuzz2018

“All monies are green but not all sources of capital are created equally. As a founder, you need to get an investor that doesn’t just give you cash but also help you grow your business.” Andrew Tan, managing partner from TBV Capital #cradlebuzz2018

In answering why many startups still can’t get funding, Dr V Sivapalan said that many local investors as risk averse unlike foreign investors which may be more diversified. As a founder, you may have go out in finding the ‘right investor’. #CradleBuzz2018

YBHG. Datuk Dr. Aminuddin Hassim, Director of the National Strategic Unit, Ministry of Finance delivers his opening speech touching on impact Cradle has created on the local startup scene. Amongst them include... facebook.com/15695413767866…

Our founding partner, Siti Zurina Sabarudin is at the Ijtima Asas event organised by Association of Shariah Advisors In Islamic Finance in Hotel Istana. She’s sharing the legal perspectives of Industry 4.0 and how it’ll change the business landscape. #zurinalaw #ijtimaasas2018

It’s so good to see Azran Osman Rani on stage looking so energetic. Azran, founder of Naluri @naluri_my is talking on courage and what it takes to make that leap. Azran Osman-Rani #cradlebuzz2018

ST Chua, principal at Sun Sea Capital is speaking now on future trends and whether what we’re doing is enough to address the future nees. #cradlebuzz2018

We’re here at Ata Plus Discourse Series! Previous startups, Kitamen, Pasartap, Macapan and PurelyB are sharing their experience in crowdfunding. #atad2018

Messrs Zurina is honoured to receive the award ‘Intellectual Property Rights Advisory Firm 2017’ during the Malaysia Venture Capital & Private Equity Association awards night on 31/7/18. Many thanks to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation for nominating us!

An all-female team of Saudi computer developers and programmers has won first place at the first Hajj Hackathon in Jeddah last week. bit.ly/2OdhTca

Steve Jobs taught us that inspiring leaders ask deep, meaningful questions about a company’s core purpose. forbes.com/sites/carmineg…

Just a reminder: We are not a ‘Shari’a consultancy’ - we are a global professional services firm that works within an ethical-Islamic ethos. Our mission is to help businesses that have, or want to adopt, similar values.