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6 Malaysian States with the Highest Rise in Cost of Living in 2023
With official data from DOSM, we look at the cost of living in the most affected states in Malaysia. Life hasn't been easy in the past few years. The pandemic in 2020 was hard on [...]
2024: Your Year to Thrive Financially
Let's rewrite your financial story this year. The original version of this article was published on StashAway.my. As we step into 2024, it's not just about turning a [...]
Top 6 Travel Destinations on the Cheap for 2024
Bookmark these 6 travel destinations that will surely sate your travelling appetite while being light on the wallet. The siren song of travel beckons, yet budgetary constraints often [...]
2024 January Market Outlook
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Top and Worst Performing Malaysian Sectors in 2023
Happy New Year! And welcome to your review of the Malaysian stock market for 2023! Woooo, which sectors performed the best in 2023? And which ones were brought [...]
Latest News
StashAway Assets Under Management Surpasses US$1b
StashAway announces total Assets Under Management (AUM) surpassing US$1 billion (RM4 billion) in 3.5 years after launch. The Journey to One Billion StashAway have surpassed US$1,000,000,000 (RM4,050,000,000) in assets under management in 3.5 years (42 [...]
BNM Retains OPR at 3.00%
As predicted, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to retain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00% yesterday. This is the second time [...]
16 Financially Savvy Ways to Survive the Haze
The haze is choking up the skyline in Malaysia. What can you & your fellow Malaysians do about the haze crisis? Gain insight with 16 personal finance tips [...]
Financial Education Should Be Made Compulsory in Malaysia
Financial education should be made mandatory in Malaysian schools as part of our education system. Will the National Literacy Strategy launched by Tun Dr Mahathir change Malaysians' financial [...]
What You Need to Know Before You Fly this September
What do you need to know before you board an airplane in Malaysia? A number of aviation changes are in place may affect you. Don’t risk being caught [...]
Popular Articles
Maybank AmEx Weekend Cashback is Back
For all those who have been with the previous king of cashback, Maybank 5% weekend cashback is back after disappearing in Aug 2015 when most ccards got hit with a nerf bat! Maybank AmEx [...]
EPF Simpanan Syariah (EPF-i) Registration Opens Aug 8
EPF Simpanan Syariah on track to launch on Jan 1, 2017 w RM100b initial fund size. Applications open 8.8.16 Latest post here EPF Simpanan Syariah (EPF-i) Approved after 71% positive respondents to Members Consultation on [...]
EPF Relaxes Foreign UT Requirements
EPF removing 30% foreign shareholding cap for EPF approved UT investments effective Aug 1, 2016. Current EPF Members Investment Scheme (MIS) EPF members can opt to withdraw part of AC1 to invest in unit trust (UT) [...]
7 Must-Know Things from the Gig Worker Bill
If you are a gig worker, you need to know these things from the Gig Worker Bill that Parliament passed in August 2025. Good news! The Malaysian government has recently passed the Gig Worker Bill [...]
Petrol Price Malaysia – Mar 1, 2015
Unconfirmed Fuel price increase for Mar 2015 as crude oil prices increase. (Confirmed source: The Star) Petrol Price Change w.e. 01/03/2015 12:01AM RON 95 RM1.95 (increase 25 sen from RM1.70) RON 97 RM2.25(increase 25 sen from RM2.00) Diesel [...]
Personal Finances
6 Pros and Cons of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Programs
Wait ... you can buy now and pay later? What's the catch? Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) programs have become more common these days. According to Experian, about 17% of Malaysians have used BNPL in [...]
Gain Confidence Navigating Your Retirement with Help from Your Financial Planner
Planning for your retirement with the help of a licensed financial planner helps ease your worries about both your current and future lifestyle. Retirement planning is an important aspect of financial management that requires wise [...]
The 5 Biggest Financial Mistakes Malaysians Make
The path to riches is full of dangers and traps, so follow these 5 steps to ensure you get it through to the end. Ah, Malaysia! Land of diverse cultures, exotic foods, breathtaking landscapes, and... [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
Medical Insurance Exclusions
What are the exclusions or waiting period in your medical insurance? Note: Please check your policy for detailed information. E&OE. Firstly, we will need to define the medical insurance coverage or what is covered in a medical [...]
Financial Roundup: Feb 9, 2015
Insurance: Medical Exclusions What is covered & not covered in your medical insurance? Is there anything not covered in 30days / 120 days / etc? Medical Insurance Exclusions EPF: KWSP 6.75% Announcement Gross income 39bn [...]
Q&A: How can I get affordable life insurance for a few years only?
Reader's Q&A via web message (edited for clarity & anonymity): I am migrating overseas & would like to ensure I have life insurance although I will be on a limited budget? I currently have an existing policy. [...]
Investing
Why Malaysian HNWIs (High Net Worth Individuals) are Turning to Licensed Financial Planners
Managing your increasing wealth doesn't have to be a solo effort, especially when your financial portfolio grows larger and more diverse. Nestled within the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is more than just a cultural [...]
2023 September Market Outlook & Review
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Market Overview September 2023
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