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How You Can Make It Through the Month with Just RM300 for Food
A bold claim but your bank account will thank you at the end of the month! It is no secret that the cost of living in Malaysia is [...]
What Does Becoming a ‘High Income Nation’ Mean for the Malaysian Economy?
Setting the stage for a better and brighter future for Malaysians will require transforming into a high-income nation. Learn more about this effort to increase the quality of [...]
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How to Apply for EPF i-Sinar and What You Must Know
EPF i-Sinar allows members to access to RM10,000 (or more!) from EPF Account 1 as relief from losing jobs or income. Gain insights on how to apply for i-Sinar, when will i-Sinar withdrawal be [...]
Kenanga Investors Berhad to Acquire Libra Invest
Kenanga Investors to acquire Libra Invest for a provisional RM50.1m described as a highly complementary strategic acquisition. Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga Investment Bank”) today announced that [...]
In Depth: The 1MDB Chronicles
The largest ever corruption charge from USA levelled against companies and individuals linked to 1MDB including seizure of assets. Various other countries including Singapore have taken action against individuals linked [...]
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Public Mutual Declares RM141m Dividend
Public Mutual Declares RM141m Dividend for 14 funds for financial year end June 30, 2016 EPF Members Investment Scheme PB Growth Fund PB Balanced Fund PB Infrastructure Bond Fund PB Islamic Bond Fund PB Cash [...]
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. [...]
Group Insurance VS Personal Policies
What are the differences between purchasing insurance as a group (for example, my company's provided insurance plan) & purchasing an insurance policy personally on my own? While the basis of the coverage provided in both a company [...]
Malaysia Historical Sugar, Inflation & CPI Increases
What may happen when "Gula naik giler" (Sugar prices go crazy) What you need to know Whole sale refined sugar prices have gone up from RM1.9k to RM2.5k per tonne (+RM600 or 31.57% increase per tonne) [...]
Malaysia Insurance Info 2015
Latest available statistics & info on Malaysia insurance as of 2015 Malaysian Life Insurance 2015 Average new whole life policy premium: 2,041 Average whole life policy premium (all years): 1,784 Average new life insurance premium: [...]
Personal Finances
3 Strategies to Raise a Financially Savvy Kids
Raising financially savvy kids to protect their financial future. Most financial planners in Malaysia have witnessed firsthand the profound effect that financial literacy can have on an individual's life. Imagine if financial literacy is given [...]
Wealth is Health
Having sufficient wealth is often an indicator of good health, and the opposite is just as true. Wealth is a term that is often associated with material possessions and financial assets. While wealth can bring [...]
Exploring AI’s Impact on the Finance Industry
AI. The latest buzzword in tech that is predicted to revolutionize the world of finance. The finance sector is one of the most complex and data-intensive industries in the world today. It deals with large [...]
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Investing
2023 August Market Outlook
We take an in-depth look at the market in August 2023. Market Outlook The Fed raised the Fed funds rate (FFR) by 25bps to 5.25%-5.50% in July's FOMC meeting. However, Fed Chair Powell did not [...]
Top 10 Ways to Invest Your Money in Malaysia
Financial wisdom states to start as early as you can and to remember that every investment journey begins with a single step. You might find yourself looking at your modest savings and asking, "Can I [...]
Protecting Your Financial Assets Through Difficult Times
When your financial assets are under threat by events outside of your control, take the steps listed below to keep them safe. Navigating the recent turbulent waters of the global economy has accentuated the importance [...]