Biographical Wikipedia Writer for Living Individual
Budget: $250 – $750 SGD
I'm seeking an experienced Wikipedia writer to craft a well-researched, engaging biography of a living individual. The primary goal of this project is to increase public awareness of this person.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Previous experience writing for Wikipedia, particularly biographical entries.
- Strong research skills to document the individual's achievements and highlight their influence accurately.
- Ability to write in a neutral, encyclopedic tone.
Please provide examples of previous biographies you've written that were successfully published on Wikipedia.
Melvin Tan Wei Yang
Early Life and Education
Melvin Tan Wei Yang is a Singaporean entrepreneur, activist investor, and blockchain technology advocate. In 2006, he was awarded the Singapore Computer Society IT Youth Award, recognizing his contributions to the IT sector at an early age. He was also a nominee for the Huray Gold Medal for Social Responsibility in 2010. Tan pursued his education at Nanyang Polytechnic, where he developed a passion for business and technology, leading to his early entrepreneurial ventures. He later furthered his studies at Nanyang Technological University.
Career
Early Entrepreneurship and Business Ventures
Tan's entrepreneurial journey began in his teenage years when he founded Reactive Systems, an IT solutions company, and later Tinkerbox Corporation, specializing in software development. His innovations, particularly SMILES, a school administration software, gained recognition and were featured in media outlets such as The Business Times, The Straits Times, Today, and Lianhe Zaobao. He was also invited to a Google research conference, where his work was presented.
Activist Investing and USP Group Ltd
In 2021, Tan became a substantial shareholder of Singapore-listed USP Group Ltd. Concerned about corporate governance, he initiated legal proceedings and called for multiple Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) to restructure the board. His efforts resulted in a landmark case in Singapore’s corporate governance.
Legal Challenges: Tan encountered significant obstacles, including a High Court ruling (SGHC 106) against the initial EGM he requisitioned. Despite this, he persisted and successfully led efforts to remove the existing board in a subsequent EGM.
Judicial and Regulatory Impact: His case set a precedent in corporate governance regulations, prompting discussions among legal professionals and regulators about improving the process of shareholder-requisitioned meetings.
Appointment as Group Corporate Advisor: Following the board restructuring, Tan was appointed Group Corporate Advisor to USP Group Ltd, officially announced via SGX filings.
Financial Support and White Knight Role: Tan provided a loan to USP Group during financial distress, documented in SGX corporate announcements. He later proposed a white knight rescue plan to prevent the company's liquidation, but faced further legal challenges (SGHC 312) during judicial management proceedings.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Tan is the founder of Frac, a blockchain-based fractional asset ownership platform. Under his leadership, Frac has:
Secured regulatory approvals: Became one of the first two projects approved for Token Crowdfunding (TCF) and Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) via pitchIN, a regulated Recognised Market Operator (RMO) in Malaysia.
Received industry recognition: Awarded a RM200,000 grant from Masverse, reinforcing its role in advancing blockchain applications.
Forged strategic partnerships: Collaborated with Traxx IT Services on digital payment token integration, GamBit Group on blockchain-based asset management, and expanded its ecosystem through alliances within the MasChain network.
Commented on the cryptocurrency market: Tan has provided insights into cryptocurrency trends and investment risks in media outlets such as The Star, emphasizing market cycles, investor education, and regulatory developments.
Industry Influence and Thought Leadership
Tan’s work has been extensively covered by Yahoo Finance, Business Times, The Edge, The Straits Times, and SGX corporate announcements. His involvement in activist investing, fintech, and blockchain innovation has positioned him as an influential figure in discussions surrounding corporate governance, financial technology, and digital asset tokenization.
References
References are drawn from independent media sources, including Yahoo Finance, The Business Times, The Straits Times, The Edge Singapore, SGX corporate filings, and legal judgments from Singapore High Court.
https://www.scs.org.sg/awards/it-leader/youth-of-the-year
https://web.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/undergrad/common/huraygoldmedal/default2010.asp#melvintan
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/newpaper20070209-1
https://hinterland.sg/newsroom
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/biztimes20060327-1
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/biztimes20060227-1
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/straitstimes20061007-1
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/minority-shareholders-usp-group-seek-080928299.html
https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/gd/2023_SGHC_106/pdf
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/usp-group-in-second-board-tussle-minority-shareholders-want-new-team-at-helm
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/two-minority-shareholders-usp-group-seeking-convene-egm-board-overhaul
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/usp-group-second-board-tussle-minority-shareholders-want-new-team-helm-and-exit
https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/company-news/minority-shareholders-usp-group-seek-change-directors-egm
https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/s/2023_SGHC_106
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/court-rules-usps-apr-21-egm-need-not-proceed-raps-firm-disrupting-democratic
https://robsonlee.com/news/the-usp-group-ltd-case-robson-lee
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hurdles-requisitioning-egms-point-need-changes-law-say-experts
https://www.leenlee.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Write-up-on-SGX-RegCos-Changes-for-Shareholder-Requisitioned-Meetings-v5-250624.pdf
https://www.allenandgledhill.com/sg/publication/articles/27969/sgx-seeks-comments-on-proposed-rule-changes-on-facilitating-shareholder-requisitioned-meetings
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/USP-GROUP-LIMITED-6811879/news/Usp-Group-Limited-Announces-Change-in-Board-Composition-and-Appointment-of-Corporate-Advisor-45582081/
https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/XNWQVJR45S2NIGFC/7886b5d5d47e74334a9d7ca830c0ca84a55f2f9482ccfad69d35894d3cf32a04
https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/SAVLNRI4XYDKDT1X/a5947d12925b3a823a0d6839b41010f497146fa45f98d59c48e57fe7092c83c8
https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/s/2024_SGHC_312
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/maschain-expands-ecosystem-grant-recipient-024800754.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE3ELHk7FixoHhmrBLspSSWEJ-zwh1QfhQ5C1MhO6P3UVutS2c-BnDclr-UsxFH7tpVp6lKmB7dSCDmhp_Gi8AamR7uWYRDDyYtAul1Gwd0RP3xDSuglfejHViqGnAUrX8UXXTZ3KeJUB5vyfBKUrYjlrJOrrAzJlWJvAWcAThRs
https://vulcanpost.com/newswire/?rkey=20241107AE50590&filter=25525
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5967475
https://thesun.my/business-news/jg-fiat-GP12950521
https://focusmalaysia.my/frac-and-gambit-ink-strategic-collaboration-mou-to-empower-the-future-of-asset-management/
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/01/25/a-better-year-ahead-for-crypto-investors
Ideal candidates will have:
- Previous experience writing for Wikipedia, particularly biographical entries.
- Strong research skills to document the individual's achievements and highlight their influence accurately.
- Ability to write in a neutral, encyclopedic tone.
Please provide examples of previous biographies you've written that were successfully published on Wikipedia.
Melvin Tan Wei Yang
Early Life and Education
Melvin Tan Wei Yang is a Singaporean entrepreneur, activist investor, and blockchain technology advocate. In 2006, he was awarded the Singapore Computer Society IT Youth Award, recognizing his contributions to the IT sector at an early age. He was also a nominee for the Huray Gold Medal for Social Responsibility in 2010. Tan pursued his education at Nanyang Polytechnic, where he developed a passion for business and technology, leading to his early entrepreneurial ventures. He later furthered his studies at Nanyang Technological University.
Career
Early Entrepreneurship and Business Ventures
Tan's entrepreneurial journey began in his teenage years when he founded Reactive Systems, an IT solutions company, and later Tinkerbox Corporation, specializing in software development. His innovations, particularly SMILES, a school administration software, gained recognition and were featured in media outlets such as The Business Times, The Straits Times, Today, and Lianhe Zaobao. He was also invited to a Google research conference, where his work was presented.
Activist Investing and USP Group Ltd
In 2021, Tan became a substantial shareholder of Singapore-listed USP Group Ltd. Concerned about corporate governance, he initiated legal proceedings and called for multiple Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) to restructure the board. His efforts resulted in a landmark case in Singapore’s corporate governance.
Legal Challenges: Tan encountered significant obstacles, including a High Court ruling (SGHC 106) against the initial EGM he requisitioned. Despite this, he persisted and successfully led efforts to remove the existing board in a subsequent EGM.
Judicial and Regulatory Impact: His case set a precedent in corporate governance regulations, prompting discussions among legal professionals and regulators about improving the process of shareholder-requisitioned meetings.
Appointment as Group Corporate Advisor: Following the board restructuring, Tan was appointed Group Corporate Advisor to USP Group Ltd, officially announced via SGX filings.
Financial Support and White Knight Role: Tan provided a loan to USP Group during financial distress, documented in SGX corporate announcements. He later proposed a white knight rescue plan to prevent the company's liquidation, but faced further legal challenges (SGHC 312) during judicial management proceedings.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Tan is the founder of Frac, a blockchain-based fractional asset ownership platform. Under his leadership, Frac has:
Secured regulatory approvals: Became one of the first two projects approved for Token Crowdfunding (TCF) and Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) via pitchIN, a regulated Recognised Market Operator (RMO) in Malaysia.
Received industry recognition: Awarded a RM200,000 grant from Masverse, reinforcing its role in advancing blockchain applications.
Forged strategic partnerships: Collaborated with Traxx IT Services on digital payment token integration, GamBit Group on blockchain-based asset management, and expanded its ecosystem through alliances within the MasChain network.
Commented on the cryptocurrency market: Tan has provided insights into cryptocurrency trends and investment risks in media outlets such as The Star, emphasizing market cycles, investor education, and regulatory developments.
Industry Influence and Thought Leadership
Tan’s work has been extensively covered by Yahoo Finance, Business Times, The Edge, The Straits Times, and SGX corporate announcements. His involvement in activist investing, fintech, and blockchain innovation has positioned him as an influential figure in discussions surrounding corporate governance, financial technology, and digital asset tokenization.
References
References are drawn from independent media sources, including Yahoo Finance, The Business Times, The Straits Times, The Edge Singapore, SGX corporate filings, and legal judgments from Singapore High Court.
https://www.scs.org.sg/awards/it-leader/youth-of-the-year
https://web.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/undergrad/common/huraygoldmedal/default2010.asp#melvintan
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/newpaper20070209-1
https://hinterland.sg/newsroom
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/biztimes20060327-1
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/biztimes20060227-1
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/issue/straitstimes20061007-1
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/minority-shareholders-usp-group-seek-080928299.html
https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/gd/2023_SGHC_106/pdf
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/usp-group-in-second-board-tussle-minority-shareholders-want-new-team-at-helm
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/two-minority-shareholders-usp-group-seeking-convene-egm-board-overhaul
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/usp-group-second-board-tussle-minority-shareholders-want-new-team-helm-and-exit
https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/company-news/minority-shareholders-usp-group-seek-change-directors-egm
https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/s/2023_SGHC_106
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/court-rules-usps-apr-21-egm-need-not-proceed-raps-firm-disrupting-democratic
https://robsonlee.com/news/the-usp-group-ltd-case-robson-lee
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hurdles-requisitioning-egms-point-need-changes-law-say-experts
https://www.leenlee.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Write-up-on-SGX-RegCos-Changes-for-Shareholder-Requisitioned-Meetings-v5-250624.pdf
https://www.allenandgledhill.com/sg/publication/articles/27969/sgx-seeks-comments-on-proposed-rule-changes-on-facilitating-shareholder-requisitioned-meetings
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/USP-GROUP-LIMITED-6811879/news/Usp-Group-Limited-Announces-Change-in-Board-Composition-and-Appointment-of-Corporate-Advisor-45582081/
https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/XNWQVJR45S2NIGFC/7886b5d5d47e74334a9d7ca830c0ca84a55f2f9482ccfad69d35894d3cf32a04
https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/SAVLNRI4XYDKDT1X/a5947d12925b3a823a0d6839b41010f497146fa45f98d59c48e57fe7092c83c8
https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/s/2024_SGHC_312
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/maschain-expands-ecosystem-grant-recipient-024800754.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE3ELHk7FixoHhmrBLspSSWEJ-zwh1QfhQ5C1MhO6P3UVutS2c-BnDclr-UsxFH7tpVp6lKmB7dSCDmhp_Gi8AamR7uWYRDDyYtAul1Gwd0RP3xDSuglfejHViqGnAUrX8UXXTZ3KeJUB5vyfBKUrYjlrJOrrAzJlWJvAWcAThRs
https://vulcanpost.com/newswire/?rkey=20241107AE50590&filter=25525
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5967475
https://thesun.my/business-news/jg-fiat-GP12950521
https://focusmalaysia.my/frac-and-gambit-ink-strategic-collaboration-mou-to-empower-the-future-of-asset-management/
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/01/25/a-better-year-ahead-for-crypto-investors