Become a takaful agent.

You need the required exam and registration before you can sell.

• Ask your company which exam you need
• Book and pass it
• Get your agent code

Ask Kursor: “What do I need to start as an insurance or takaful agent in Malaysia?”

Most new agents start with people who already trust them.

• Family, friends, ex-classmates, colleagues
• Add them in KOMPUTAH Sales
• Talk to 5 a day

Ask Kursor: “Write a polite message to tell people I am now an insurance agent, without being pushy.”

Selling the right plan builds trust and referrals.

• Ask about family, income and current cover
• Show only what fits them
• Write down the next step

Ask Kursor: “Give me simple needs-analysis questions for insurance clients.”

Most sales happen after the 3rd or 4th follow-up.

• Set a follow-up date for every person
• Use Today to see who to call
• Ask for referrals after every sign-up

Ask Kursor: “Make a follow-up plan for insurance prospects.”

You can only grow what you measure.

• Every sale: a receipt in KOMPUTAH Money
• Every purchase: snap the receipt
• Check your profit every Sunday

Ask Kursor: “What should I track every week in my new business, and why?”

New customers trust other customers more than ads.

• Ask right after they are happy
• Use your review link
• Turn good reviews into posts

Ask Kursor: “Write a friendly WhatsApp message asking my first customers for a review.”

Most agents grow through referrals.

• Ask happy clients for 2 names
• Send birthday and policy-review reminders
• Thank everyone who refers

Ask Kursor: “Write a polite referral request message for my clients.”

Keeps business money separate, looks professional and makes tax and loans easier.

• Bring your SSM certificate and IC
• Ask for online banking and DuitNow QR
• Use it only for business money

Ask Kursor: “What should I prepare to open a business bank account in Malaysia, and what should I ask the bank?”

One business login for Google Business Profile, YouTube and ads, separate from your personal account.

• Create a new Gmail with your business name
• Turn on 2-step verification
• Save the password with someone you trust

Ask Kursor: “Suggest 5 professional Gmail names for my business.”

The same name, logo and colours everywhere make you easy to remember and trust.

• Pick 1 logo and 2 to 3 brand colours
• Write a one-line description of what you sell
• Use the same name on every platform

Ask Kursor: “Help me write a one-line description and suggest brand colours for my business.”

Your business shows on Google Search and Google Maps for free.

• Go to business.google.com with your business Gmail
• Add your business name and category
• Verify (Google may ask for a video or a code)

Ask Kursor: “Walk me through creating and verifying a Google Business Profile for my business.”

Complete profiles show up more often and get more calls.

• Address or service area, opening hours, phone and WhatsApp link
• Add a description (up to 750 characters)
• Add your products or services with prices

Ask Kursor: “Write my Google Business Profile description (max 750 characters) and a list of services with prices.”

Photos are the first thing people look at.

• Front of your shop or your logo
• Your best products or work
• Your team, the inside, the menu or price list

Ask Kursor: “Give me a photo shot list for my Google Business Profile and Instagram.”

Reviews build trust and help you rank higher on Maps.

• Get your review link from your profile
• Ask happy customers right after they buy
• Reply to every review, good or bad

Ask Kursor: “Write a polite WhatsApp message asking customers for a Google review, and replies for 5-star and 1-star reviews.”

Look professional and reply faster with a catalogue, greetings and quick replies.

• Install WhatsApp Business and add your business profile
• Add your catalogue with prices
• Set a greeting message, an away message and quick replies
• Use labels: New, Quoted, Paid, Follow up

Ask Kursor: “Write my WhatsApp Business greeting message, away message and 5 quick replies.”

Most Malaysian customers discover businesses here.

• Create a Facebook Page and an Instagram professional account
• Link them in Meta Business Suite
• Add your WhatsApp button, hours and location

Ask Kursor: “Write my Instagram bio and Facebook Page "About" for my business.”

Short videos reach new customers for free.

• One simple explainer per video
• Real questions people ask
• Check your company’s rules before posting

Ask Kursor: “Give me 10 simple explainer ideas for insurance or takaful, within ad rules.”

One link in every bio sends people to order or WhatsApp you.

• Use your website or a link page
• Include WhatsApp, menu or price list, and location
• Put it in every bio and on your Google profile

Ask Kursor: “What should I put on my link-in-bio page?”

Clear content turns visitors into WhatsApp enquiries.

• What you sell and who it is for
• Prices or packages
• Location, hours and how to order
• 5 FAQs

Ask Kursor: “Write the full content for a one-page website for my business: headline, about, services with prices, FAQ and call to action.”

Customers and AI assistants like ChatGPT trust businesses that have a website.

• Use a simple builder (Carrd, Google Sites or Wix)
• Add your WhatsApp button on top
• Check it looks good on a phone

Ask Kursor: “Which website builder should I use for my business and how do I start?”

yourbusiness.com or .my looks more trusted than a free link.

• Check if your business name is free as .com or .my
• Buy it for 1 year
• Connect it to your website

Ask Kursor: “Suggest 5 domain names for my business.”

Posting regularly keeps you top of mind.

• What a plan covers, in plain words
• Claim stories (with permission)
• Yearly review reminders

Ask Kursor: “Make a 30-day content plan for an insurance or takaful agent.”

A small ad (RM10–20 a day) tests what works before you spend more.

• Check if your company must approve ads
• No promises about returns
• Promote a free needs review

Ask Kursor: “What should I check before running ads as an insurance or takaful agent?”

Selling to an old customer is cheaper than finding a new one.

• Save every customer’s WhatsApp with a label
• Send a thank-you and an offer for next time
• Try a simple loyalty card or member price

Ask Kursor: “Give me 5 ideas to get repeat customers for my business.”

You can only grow what you measure.

• New contacts per week
• Meetings and follow-ups done
• Policies closed

Ask Kursor: “What should I track every week as an insurance or takaful agent?”

Free courses, grants and financing exist for Malaysian entrepreneurs.

• Look for courses from INSKEN and SME Corp
• Check grants and financing (e.g. SME Corp, TEKUN, MARA, your bank)
• Join a local business community

Ask Kursor: “What courses, grants or financing should a small business like mine in Malaysia look into? Please check current programmes.”