About
Abang Abu – STAR Entrepreneur
( Speaker, Trainer, Author, Reliable coach)
Affectionately known as Abang Abu, is the founder and CEO of Now Asia. He has a deep commitment towards young people’s success in entrepreneurship and financial intelligence.
Abu is head of the Young Entrepreneurs Club, Vice-President of Young Entrepreneurs Network (YEN) of the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Abu is also a qualified toastmaster and was a past president of Leng Kee Toastmaster’s club.
He has been a speaker in numerous business as well as community-based events and has been featured regularly in the local media (Berita Harian, New Paper, Oli and Warna). He also contributes to a regular column in Berita Harian (Belia & Bisnes bersama Abang Abu).
His experience includes starting 6 businesses which included retail, F&B, and money-changing. As an investor, he currently owns a number of properties and has been trading in the stock market since a tender age of 19.
He is a graduate of the ‘Money and You’ Program, a certified wealth coach and Financial Fitness coach.
Abu was a winner of the SOE 2005 Award (Spirit of Enterprise) which recognizes individuals for their outstanding entrepreneurial quest received from Singapore H.E President Nathan.
He is currently conducting “Program Map untuk Kaya”-A well known, best seller financial education program for adults. He also frequently conducts courses such as Train the trainer, Home business for women, Biz4Kids for kids and many other valuable programs that suit all walks of life.
The Chief Trainer for a community Program Bijak Belanja .Mentioned by Singapore’s PM Lee at the national day rally 2009.
SIMPAN Challenge , another community project of AbangAbu’s Ideas that been supported by all Malay Muslim Media and organization in Singapore and Malaysia.
What PM LEE says about AbangAbu’s programs.
Excerpts form PM Lee’s 2009 NDR Speech
“This is important especially during the upcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Hence,I welcome the ‘Bijak Belanja’ (Spend Wisely) campaign organised under the CLF (Community Leaders’ Forum) framework that encourages Malay-Muslims to be thrifty during the fasting month. Save something for a rainy day, and for your children’s education.”
Singaporeans reminded to be financially prudent – The Straits Times.
(Bijak Belanja is a community program that organized by MENDAKI nationwide and this program is conducted by AbangAbu.)
What Minister Zainol says about SIMPAN Challenge.
“Simply sound. Simply Challenging too, too for some.
Good response to PM NDR call. Well done.”
