CurrenSeek’s Blog

Last week, we joined together with some of the best and brightest FinTech startups from around the region to compete in the Visa and Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) ASEAN Fintech Challenge 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, from May 10 to 12. The event was held in conjunction with the Global Islamic Finance Forum 2016 (GIFF), giving all shortlisted

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We’re happy to introduce our latest partnerships with licensed money changers within the Malaysian currency exchange community who are now accepting quick and easy currency bookings via the CurrenSeek app. At CurrenSeek, we’re not only striving to make currency exchange easier, fairer, faster and more rewarding for travellers, our end users—but also establishing mutually-beneficial relationships with the key catalysts in

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We are happy to introduce our latest partnerships with licensed money changers within the Malaysian currency exchange community who are now accepting quick and easy currency bookings and online payment. At CurrenSeek, we’re not only striving to make currency exchange easier, transparent, faster and more rewarding for travellers but also establishing mutually-beneficial relationships with the key catalysts in the money-changing

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We’re happy to introduce our latest partnerships with licensed money changers within the Malaysian currency exchange community who are now accepting quick and easy currency bookings and online payment. At CurrenSeek, we’re not only striving to make currency exchange easier, fairer, faster and more rewarding for travellers, our end users—but also establishing mutually-beneficial relationships with the key catalysts in the

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Our passion at CurrenSeek is to make travelling the world over more cost-efficient and therefore way more enjoyable. To steal the famous quote from Malaysia’s biggest travel enabler, AirAsia, we would like to rephrase our mission as: “Now everyone can travel savvy!” Where would we be without the means to explore the world, not to mention the access to all

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Are you asking is there a money changer open during MCO or how to do money exchange during MCO?  We have an answer for you! Adcrew Sdn Bhd, a licensed money changer in Subang Jaya, is open during the MCO period and ready to serve you with your money changing and remittance needs. However, please take note that their operating

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We recognize that with the constantly changing COVID-19 situation in Malaysia and around the world, this is an unprecedented time for everyone — a time that for most of us is filled with personal and professional uncertainty. Though the current movement restrictions will hopefully curb the spread of the virus, they pose an especially challenging time for all travel-related businesses, including money changing.

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Catch Hakim Karim live on air at TraXXFM where he will talk about CurrenSeek and its role in digitally transforming the underserved money service business industry in Malaysia, together with Thameejudeen P. Ibrahim, CEO at Al-Tamij Capital Resources Sdn Bhd, a leading money changer in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.  

We’re happy to announce that CurrenSeek was recently selected as one of the 30 startups for MaGIC’s Global Accelerator Programme (GAP) 2019 out of 1,170 applications from 68 countries around the world. GAP equips local and global startups keen on expanding in ASEAN with the skills, tools and network to be invest-ready in months. We are grateful for this opportunity

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Team CurrenSeek is honoured to be named the winner for Best Fintech Startup at Malaysia’s Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2018. Thanks to our community and friends of CurrenSeek who believed in us! Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all who voted for us, recognized our efforts and supported our journey. View the full list of the Rice Bowl Awards 2018 winners

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Are you a hardcore deal hunter? No matter where your favourite money changer is, you’re prepared to travel there, even if it’s located on the other side of the town? The hassles of driving, traffic jams, finding parking, and queuing up at popular money changer facilities can easily consume hours of your precious time, but it’s all worth it in

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For many of us, traveling can be fun, relaxing and even life-changing, all at once. But it can also be downright scary when your dream vacation ends up a disorganized mess just because you weren’t prepared enough. Ever wonder why apps like Airbnb and TripAdvisor are so relied upon and popular among the globetrotting community? Travelling to a foreign land

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As locals (or non-locals) in Kuala Lumpur, the bustling heartbeat of Malaysia, most of us have done our Google searches when approaching long weekends or holiday seasons: “What are the best things to do in KL?” Type, hit enter, give it a sec’… Surely, there’s no end to wondrous sights and exciting activities to be discovered! Okay, so reality bites:

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After a long and tiring work week, it’s normal to crave for a relaxing weekend getaway or short escape away from KL city, but the cost of flight tickets and accommodations can break the bank easily. The solution? A relaxing budget staycation less than 2 hours away from Kuala Lumpur, so not only do you get to save money, you

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On a recent holiday to Bali, my partner and I decided not to carry any foreign currency. We were sure that our international debit and credit cards would work at the airport ATMs and that we could conveniently withdraw cash. To our not so pleasant surprise, neither of our cards of different leading banks worked to dispense any cash. Luckily, we

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With Hari Raya Aidilfitri around the corner on 15 to 16 June, many Malaysians, both Muslims and non-Muslims, will be celebrating the festivities by planning week-long getaways to exciting destinations nearby. In view of the upcoming holidays, we’ve put together a list of some of the most spectacular, breathtaking and yet surprisingly under-the-radar Southeast Asian destinations to consider for your

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Travelling is the one thing that will never go out of fashion – you’ll run out of money long before you run out of places to visit, sights to see. At CurrenSeek, we believe in helping travellers to pursue their passion for travelling – by helping them save as much as they can on their travels! Previously, we’ve compiled a

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Everyone loves talking about money, but how many people love talking about money in truly meaningful ways? I’m talking about the majority of us who should be schooled more on how to be responsible bearers of ‘currency’ (or ‘Ringgit’, in my local language). Those of us who don’t need more tips on how to spend it on our tenth pair

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Most travellers often find converting their local currency into foreign currency to be a daunting process. That’s because not only do you need a good pair of walking shoes to walk from one currency exchange outlet to another, you also need to keep track of the different rates for comparison so that you don’t end up paying more AND know

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Planning to travel soon and love preferential rates? We’re joining forces with Bank Islam to help travellers stretch their travel currency further and save big on their next trip! From the 1st of March 2017 onwards, CurrenSeek users who show the CurrenSeek app to any Bank Islam Bureau De Change outlet* (see coverage locations below) will enjoy discounted rates, subject

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For all you savvy travellers out there wishing to get the best exchange rates, here are detailed guidelines on how to use the CurrenSeek app to find the cheapest money changers in just a matter of few seconds. We’ve developed step-by-step pointers for you to find the best money changers around you. Plus do let us know if you’d like to see any

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From booking your travel currency with confidence to planning unforgettable holiday activities in your country of destination, we want to help make your all round travel experience an affordable and rewarding one. Thanks to our latest strategic collaboration with Touristly, you get to enjoy 20% OFF TRIP ITINERARY BOOKINGS when you complete an online exchange via CurrenSeek. It makes perfect

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In the previous part of this article, you read how newbie traveller Jeremy made use of CurrenSeek app to easily plan the foreign currency bit for his overseas trip. In this second part, you will find out how he planned other important travel planning stuff such as health. Yes, apart from your hotel and tickets and itinerary, you need to

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It’s that time of the year again for Japan to celebrate its yearly cherry blossom festivals. Better known as Hanami in Japanese, which literally translates to “viewing flowers”, people gather under blooming cherry blossoms for food, drinks, entertainment, and of course to experience the dazzling beauty of the cherry blossoms. Here’s your guide to the perfect cherry blossom festival experience:

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According to Statisca, approximately 45% of travellers said that the news headline that worried them the most before embarking on a journey was an outbreak of illnesses and diseases. Another report showed 39.6% of tourists on cruise ships suffered from seasickness, quarantines and stomach illnesses while on their cruise. Indeed, key to getting the most out of your well-deserved vacation

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Malaysia is the ultimate travel destination, overflowing with cultural diversity matched only by its phenomenal natural landscapes. Yes, that’s a pretty big claim, but we’ve got credible sources to back this up. By that, we mean we’ve gathered the scoop from people who’ve gotten their feet wet and their hands dirty. We’re talking about serious globe-trekkers and travel aficionados who

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The 21st century has brought about many digital enhancements, and the financial and banking industries have reaped the benefits accordingly, with technology serving as a crucial element in how transactions occur today. Malaysia is no exception, with many fintech start-ups slowly but surely gaining momentum nationwide. Here are several you should definitely keep an eye out for in 2017, and

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From booking your travel currency with confidence to obtaining data roaming in your next country of destination, we want to help make your all round travel experience a happy and rewarding one. Thanks to our latest collaboration with Flexiroam, you get to enjoy free 500MB Data Roaming when you complete an exchange via CurrenSeek. Read the full details on our

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KUALA LUMPUR, January 23, 2016 – Known to empower travellers with the ability to locate, compare, rate and review competitive currency exchange rates around them, CurrenSeek’s latest major platform update also benefits licensed money changers by making their brand visible online beyond their physical shop front to over thousands of iOS and Android mobile app users and enabling direct currency exchange

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The Malaysian ringgit has been falling since the end of 2014 and took a sharp dip in 2015. However, thankfully, the ringgit has been somewhat stabilising in 2016. Though the ringgit is still weak, it shouldn’t stop Malaysians from taking a well-deserved vacation to other countries. To stretch your travel dollar (or rather ringgit), here are 7 travel destinations that

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Honoured to speak at MDEC’s first ever Fintech Conference among many other influential fintech speakers at Sasana Kijang. In conjunction with the Fintech Conference, MDEC has introduced the country’s inaugural Fintech Developer Bootcamp, a 6-week mentorship and training programme that brings together emerging Fintech companies who are reshaping the country’s economic sector with key finance policymakers and leading financial institutions. If you’re a

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Just recently, we had the opportunity to speak to BFM Radio – The Business Station [Open For Business] on making currency exchange more convenient for travelers and money changers, our recent developments, and plans to expand in the near future. We’d like to thank our interviewer, Angeline Teh, for conducting the engaging interview-cum-discourse and making us feel welcome, as well

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Scroll through your Instagram or Facebook feeds. It’s easy to spot the current buzzword for Malaysians: #wanderlust. Pictures of gorgeous sunsets by the beach, luxurious waterfall escapes, off-the-beaten-track forest trails, cafes and gastronomic adventures dominate your newsfeeds—creating a burgeoning appetite for wanderlust! Of course right now, the weakening Ringgit doesn’t do any favours for those of us bitten by the

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30, 2016 – Since we launched our app, which connects travellers trying to locate and compare currency exchange rates around them with money changers offering them competitive rates, there’s been a surge of demand for the iOS follow up. We’ve heard you and we’re glad to announce: CurrenSeek is now available on the App Store for all

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In an age where pretty much everything can be done online, many of us tend to take matters into our own hands, even when it comes to making travel arrangements. But let’s face it, no matter how resourceful you may be at trip planning (DIY-style), good travel agencies will always be more reliable than your search engine. Planning a trip

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These days, when travellers plan their trips, they almost always choose Airbnb as a resource, and for good reason too. Designed to be easy-to-use with a solid community-based approach, there’s much to like about this welcoming alternative to traditional accommodation. Staying at a person’s home allows travellers to trade in the cookie-cutter hotel experience for something more unique and catered

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I was sharing with a fellow peer at Startupbootcamp Fintech Singapore’s Selection Days my thoughts on our journey. Let me use a metaphor to describe it clearly. If you’ve ever travelled to a new country, you’d know what it’s like to become navigationally challenged. From finding your way around MRT stations to making sure you get off the right bus

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Thanks Bloomberg Malaysia for the exciting feature on Moving Malaysia with Sophie Kamaruddin

Over the past week, the 2016 Fintech Finals pitch competition wrapped up its regional semi-finals in Sydney, Singapore, Seoul, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur and Bangalore. Team CurrenSeek took part in its home country’s turf, Kuala Lumpur, competing against 10 other startup hopefuls—and is excited to announce that it nabbed the opportunity to compete in the Grand Finale conference and pitch event

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Bitten by the wanderlust bug? With the value of the ringgit plummeting fast and the cost of living steadily rising, many of us may be rethinking our travelling plans. Keyboard warriors have all but taken to social media channels to express their disappointment with the depreciating value of our currency, but there is a faster way to get more bang

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In our previous blog, we shared about our trip to Krabi and how it opened our eyes to the staggering disparity that exists in the foreign exchange market. In this post, we want to share about another actual experience­ during a trip to Mexico City in September 2014 while searching for the best currency exchange houses at the Benito Juárez International Airport.

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We claim that CurrenSeek is the only app that can save up to 200% of your holiday cash. Sounds unbelievable, right? Well, this is based on an actual experience – a trip we took to Krabi in April 2014. Maybe it’s changed now, but Krabi airport was small with only one currency exchange store at the time, and a long queue.

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