The boxer-entrepreneur who won't quit

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The boxer-entrepreneur who won't quit

Say Xiangyu - byline
By Say Xiangyu (Updated: )

Would you believe in yourself when no one else will, to quote a legendary champ? Muhd Ridhwan faced this test, when life dealt a series of blows in recent months.


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We'll tell you how to make the most of your money but also why money is not an end in itself and connecting financial goals to your life goals is really what you should be doing. Of course we will also still continue to provide tips for investors, business ideas for businessmen and comments on the economy, markets, companies, financial products, and trends.

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