Press
Chapter 1 — Recent: Operating Milestones
Supratechnic Expands Regional IQAir Platform with Nationwide Distribution Rights for Indonesia; Suprayi.com to Launch in Indonesia in 2026
Lianhe Zaobao · 4 May 2026
Supratechnic secures nationwide IQAir distribution rights in Indonesia, extending the Singapore framework announced weeks earlier and positioning USP Group at the centre of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing clean-air market.
Supratechnic Secures Sole Singapore Distribution Rights for Swiss Air Quality Leader IQAir; Launches Suprayi E-Commerce Platform
Lianhe Zaobao · 14 April 2026
Supratechnic appointed sole nationwide distributor for IQAir in Singapore and launches Suprayi, a dedicated digital channel for clinically validated health and air-quality solutions.
Supratechnic secures nationwide IQAir distribution rights in Indonesia, extending the Singapore framework announced weeks earlier and positioning USP Group at the centre of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing clean-air market.
Supratechnic Appointed Exclusive Distributor for Hidea Outboard Motors in Malaysia and Singapore — Strengthening Regional Market Leadership
Lianhe Zaobao · 1 July 2025
A strategic partnership with China’s largest outboard motor manufacturer expands Supratechnic’s premium marine offering and reinforces its leadership in Southeast Asia’s marine market.
Chapter 2 — 2023: USP Group Governance and Shareholder Activism
2023 — USP Group Governance and Shareholder Activism
In 2023, Melvin led a coalition of minority shareholders — collectively holding 12.2% of SGX Mainboard-listed USP Group Limited — in a campaign for board renewal and corporate revival. The campaign reached the High Court, drew national press coverage, and prompted public dialogue on the rights of beneficial shareholders under Singapore’s Companies Act.
Two minority shareholders of USP Group seeking to convene EGM for board overhaul
The Business Times · 6 September 2023
Coverage of the second EGM requisition, seeking the removal of five directors and the appointment of a new board.
Hurdles in requisitioning EGMs point to need for changes to law, say experts
The Business Times · 10 May 2023
Expert commentary on legislative gaps in Singapore’s shareholder activism framework, citing Melvin Tan’s analysis of how beneficial shareholders are disenfranchised under the current Companies Act.
Court rules USP's Apr 21 EGM need not proceed, but raps firm for disrupting democratic process
The Business Times · 20 April 2023
Judicial Commissioner Goh Yihan’s ruling, criticising USP Group for blatant disregard of a court order while granting requisitioning shareholders liberty to refile.
USP Group's minority shareholders want new team at helm
The Straits Times · 19 April 2023
Coverage of Melvin Tan’s leadership of the minority shareholder coalition seeking to remove the incumbent board and revive the watch-listed company.
USP Group in second board tussle in three years
The Business Times · 18 April 2023
Detailed coverage of the requisitioning shareholders — Hinterland Energy, Harmonic Brothers, Hia Yi Heng, and Lim Shi Wei — and their plan to nurse USP back to good financial health while protecting jobs across its dedicated workforce.
Chapter 3 — Origins: Early Entrepreneurship and the IT Youth Award (2006–2007)
Origins — Early Entrepreneurship and the IT Youth Award (2006–2007)
In 2023, Melvin led a coalition of minority shareholders — collectively holding 12.2% of SGX Mainboard-listed USP Group Limited — in a campaign for board renewal and corporate revival. The campaign reached the High Court, drew national press coverage, and prompted public dialogue on the rights of beneficial shareholders under Singapore’s Companies Act.
NYP made me a business success
The New Paper · 9 February 2007
A profile of Melvin’s entrepreneurial trajectory from Reactive Systems and Tinkerbox Corporation to Royal Culture Corporation, and his motivation to use business as a vehicle to help the less fortunate.
Coverage of the second EGM requisition, seeking the removal of five directors and the appointment of a new board.
我们是 2007 新人王 — 新兴社会企业家陈伟洋
联合早报 · 2007 年 1 月 1 日
Chinese-language profile featuring 陈伟洋’s social entrepreneurship through Lana’s Confession and partnership with the Social Innovation Park to create employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
Young entrepreneur who is not afraid to try
The Straits Times — Alternative Achievers · 7 October 2006
A profile of the young IT entrepreneur whose philosophy is to at least try everything once and not let fear get in the way.
Unstoppable entrepreneur
The Business Times — BT-Citibank Young Investors' Forum · 27 March 2006
A campus-life profile of the 21-year-old founder of Reactive Systems and Tinkerbox Corporation, on lessons learned, projects in flight, and what drives him to succeed.
Champions with a cause
The Straits Times — Digital Living · 28 February 2006
Coverage of Melvin’s IT Youth Award win at the SCS IT Leader Awards 2006, beating 35 other nominees in the youth category.
Home-brewed best of breed
The Business Times — BizIT · 27 February 2006
SCS IT Leader Awards 2006 coverage, profiling IT Youth winner Melvin Tan alongside Person of the Year Leslie Loh as Singapore’s home-grown technology champions.
论资讯科技，数他们最行
联合早报 · 2006 年 2 月 27 日
Chinese-language coverage of the Singapore Computer Society’s IT Awards, featuring 资讯科技青年奖得主陈伟洋 alongside fellow honourees.
Infocomm sector hits $37b revenue mark
The Sunday Times · 26 February 2006
National infocomm sector reporting featuring the IT Leaders Award winners, including Melvin Tan as IT Youth.