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How to Improve your SME Financing Approval Rate
Having trouble obtaining SME financing? These tips may help you improve your financing approval rate. The original version of this article was published on FundingSocieties.com.my. Getting SME (Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises) financing is a hurdle many [...]
Children Pocket Money (Allowance): 6 Benefits and 6 Drawbacks
Parents need to decide on matters about their children. But, one issue parents often ignored or procrastinate in deciding on their children's allowance. Should the parent give the [...]
Year of the Cat
From a pet ‘free-thinker’ to a cat lover, this writer learns valuable life lessons from the three cats she’s currently living with that she has grown to love [...]
Ada Lagi Selain Bonus, Overtime dan Elaun?
Sama ada anda menukar kerja atau baru sahaja memasuki alam pekerjaan (tahniah kepada para graduan baru!), selain daripada gaji yang ditawarkan, apakah lagi manfaat daripada majikan yang boleh [...]
How to Respond to a Shares Corporate Action
What is a corporate action in shares investing? How should you respond to a corporate action request? What Is a Corporate Action? A corporate action impacts a company [...]
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Luno Malaysia Cryptocurrency Exchange Relaunch
Luno Malaysia has successfully relaunched in Malaysia! To the moon! #JomBitcoin Luno is the first cryptocurrency exchange in Malaysia to receive approval from the Securities Commission (SC) in Malaysia. Luno first started operations in Malaysia [...]
Petrol RON95 Prices to Increase from 2020
Petrol prices for RON95 will gradually be increased every week starting from January 2020 as subsidy is gradually removed. End of Existing RON95 Subsidy Current RON95 subsidy program [...]
Goodbye TnG Parking Surcharges
Touch 'n Go (TnG) parking surcharge of 10% revealed to be removed in stages. TnG Parking Surcharge Current TnG parking surcharge ranging from free to 10% on parking [...]
BNM Maintains OPR at 3%
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintain's Malaysia's Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%. (Reference: BNM) OPR Maintained at 3.00% At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of [...]
Global Millionaires Own 50% of World’s Wealth
Global millionaires, just 0.9% of world population, now own nearly half of world’s $361 trillion in wealth, Credit Suisse report shows. The millionaires of the world, who account [...]
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Malaysian Bonus & Tax Calculations
Received your bonus or commission but wondering about the large deductions that are incurred? Find out how to calculate your Malaysian Bonus & Tax calculations. Updated: Jul 26, 2018 History & Introduction In 2009, Malaysia's income [...]
Malaysia Property Progressive Payment Schedule
What is the progressive payment schedule for buying a new property under construction in Malaysia? The Housing Development Act (HDA) 1966 was updated with Housing Development Amendment Act (HDAA) 2012 that came into effect [...]
Understanding Bankruptcy in Malaysia
What you need to know about of bankruptcy processes in Malaysia. Being made a bankrupt is a major hassle and interruption to your life. Educate yourself about it and you will appreciate the importance being [...]
Beware of Money Games
The lure of high returns and easy money has burnt many of their hard earned savings. And yet, many more are lining up after being invited by friends or hoping to make a quick buck [...]
Rakuten Trade: New Low Cost Online Brokerage
Rakuten Securities and Kenanga Investment Bank introduce new low-cost first full-fledged online equity broker Rakuten Trade Malaysia. Updated: May 8, 2019 Brokerage Background Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd. and Rakuten Securities Inc. JV was signed in April [...]
Personal Finances
Children Pocket Money (Allowance): 6 Benefits and 6 Drawbacks
Parents need to decide on matters about their children. But, one issue parents often ignored or procrastinate in deciding on their children's allowance. Should the parent give the children pocket money (allowance)? It's a personal [...]
Besides Salary, What About Employee Benefits?
Whether you are changing jobs or entering the job market (congratulations, fresh graduates!), aside from the offered salary, what other company benefits should be considered when selecting your next salaried job? The job name may [...]
Are You Financially Ready To Be a Stay-At-Home Dad?
Are you contemplating to be a stay-at-home dad (SAHD)? Can you afford it? Before you jump over, let’s look at the monetary criteria you must fulfil for a fruitful transition to a SAHD. Being a [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Insurans Pelancongan: Keperluan atau Kemewahan?
Perlukah anda mengambil insurans pelancongan? Apakah jenis insurans pelancongan yang ada dan yang mana perlu anda pilih? (Original article in English) Apakah Itu Insurans Pelancongan? Juga dikenali sebagai travel insurance, insurans ini adalah pilihan perlindungan yang [...]
Types of Insurance You Need At Different Stages In Life
It’s crucial to have the correct insurances that fit your needs. But, with the plethora of insurance policies available, it’s not surprising that insurance is confusing for many individuals. What is the right type to buy? [...]
保险， 你买对了吗？(Are You Getting the Right Insurance Coverage?)
保险， 你买对了吗？保险，是耳熟能详的名词，你或已拥有。可是，你了解所买的保险吗？它的保障是什么？事实上，大多数人并不理解自己所持有的保单，纯粹只为了买而买，丝毫不晓得其保障范围，结果在发生事故时得不到赔偿，引发『投保容易理赔难』的争议。(Read English article on life insurance). 何谓保险？ （一）保险的类别 保险可分为3大类别： 全险，半险 和 裸险。 （二）保险的功能 保险具有五项功能：人寿保险(Life)、重大疾病保险(Critical Illness / Dread Disease)、住院医药保险(Hospitalization & Medical)、意外保险(Personal Accident)、年金险(Endowment)。 人寿保险 每个受保人在三种情况下肯定会用到的保险： 1. 自然死亡（俗称：忘记起床了或突然忘了呼吸。 2. 疾病死亡（俗称：因重大疾病而死亡） 3. 意外死亡（俗称：无可预料的意外找上我们而造成的死亡） 任何事情发生导致受保人的离世，这保险将会按照保单列明的保险利益做出赔偿予指定的受益人。若受益人非法定受益人，则将按照遗产分配法令来进行分配。 重大疾病保险 也就是俗称的『36种疾病』。市面上有许多种类的重疾险，有些保险公司甚至包含多达上百种的重疾病。重疾险有轻度重疾（第一期和第二期）和严重重疾（第三期和第四期）。轻度重疾的保单，保费都会比较贵。 [...]
Investing
Luno Malaysia Cryptocurrency Exchange Relaunch
Luno Malaysia has successfully relaunched in Malaysia! To the moon! #JomBitcoin Luno is the first cryptocurrency exchange in Malaysia to receive approval from the Securities Commission (SC) in Malaysia. Luno first started operations in Malaysia [...]
The Opportunities Within New China
3 reasons to invest in New China. Investing in Chinese companies have not been easy over the past 3 months amidst the unresolved trade tension and the on-going protest in Hong Kong. The New China [...]
2019 November Market Outlook
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