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Is Business Succession Planning Complicated?
Succession planning done right can ensure that transitions happen smoothly without interrupting stability and success. Business succession planning is a strategic process where companies prepare for future leadership transitions by identifying and developing potential successors. [...]
2024 May Market Outlook
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RON95 May Increase to RM3.36/L with Zero Subsidies
Find out why fuel subsidies are being reduced and how much will we likely we paying when that happens. Another year, another one to worry about petrol prices [...]
A Guide to Investing in Gold: A Malaysian Context
The resilience of gold has made it the commodity of choice for investment amongst Malaysians. Investing in gold has been a long-standing tradition in Malaysia, reflecting a cultural [...]
A Guide to Empathy and Compassion
As we push ourselves to do better, often overlooked are empathy and compassion. Here's what they are and why we need both. The original version of this article [...]
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Malaysia Budget 2023 Summary and Highlights
Unofficial summary and highlights for Malaysia's Budget 2023 presented by finance minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysia's Background for Budget 2023 Firstly: The government has inherited a burden of excessive debt. The country's debt [...]
Kita Prihatin 2.0 Initiatives Launched
Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced Kita Prihatin initiatives totaling RM10billion on September 23, 2020 at 2:30pm. Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (Prihatin National Aid) 2.0 One off assistance: B40 Household: [...]
Government Retracts Plan to Impose Additional Charge for Online Shopping
The Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has retracted previously announced plans to charge 20 sen for online shopping to help raise funds for the B40 group and [...]
Ringgit at High Versus US Dollar
The Malaysian Ringgit has been demonstrating promising performance against the US Dollar in the past 7 months. Learn more about the current situation of Malaysian Ringgit versus the [...]
How Would a Covid-19 Vaccine Impact the Market
A Covid-19 vaccine is a highly anticipated scientific breakthrough which we may see in 2021. Learn the potential impact of such news on the market and economy once [...]
Popular Articles
5 Ways to Earn Extra Income While Staying at Home
Seven weeks into the Movement Control Order (MCO) have brought several businesses grinding to a halt. But now, you can earn extra income while staying safe at home. The fourth phase of the movement control [...]
Calculating Investment Returns
How do you calculate your investment returns & performance? What about if you have multiple investments or multiple investment time frames? What is the difference between ARR vs CAGR? Or CAGR vs IRR? Return on [...]
You Can’t Change the Crypto World in a Smooth Predictable Curve
ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees says "You can’t change the world in a smooth, predictable curve". The original article by Christina Comben was published on CoinCentral. ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees ShapeShift Co-Founder and CEO Erik [...]
TNB Account Number Change
Change in TNB account numbers in 2016 July. Also some TNB customers are receiving higher than normal "estimated" bills OR being double billed. Effective 20 July 2016, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) changed its biller [...]
Money Transfers with MoneyMatch
Transfer money across borders from Malaysia for cheaper with Fintech startup MoneyMatch. Updated: May 2, 2019 What is MoneyMatch? MoneyMatch Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian company approved by Bank Negara Malaysia for fully digital [...]
Personal Finances
Understanding the National Strategy for Financial Literacy
A look into how we play our part to complement Malaysia's National Strategy for Financial Literacy to empower individuals to grow and safeguard their wealth. To transform Malaysia's financial landscape, the then-Prime Minister Dr Mahathir [...]
7 Back to Basics Things to Save For in Your Financial Journey
Through bumpy roads and stormy seas, these 7 basic things are important to save for in your financial journey! Whether you are just coming out of school or looking after your parents and children, going [...]
Navigating Tax Season: Essential Tips for Malaysian Taxpayers
It's the beginning of a new year, and a new tax season to prepare for. Hello there, fellow taxpayers! As we inch closer to another Malaysian tax season, the air might be thick with confusion [...]
Risk Management & Estate Planning
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。 [...]
What Malaysians Need to Know About EPF Nomination
You need to know this about your EPF retirement funds nomination. Don't risk falling for viral hoaxes. Get accurate information on your nomination and beneficiaries! EPF Nomination "By planning ahead and nominating your beneficiary early, [...]
Balancing Your Health Account: Making More Deposits and Less Withdrawals
While being distracted by the urgent demands of daily life, we tend to forget what is important in the big picture. A popular quote says "don't put off to tomorrow what you can do today", [...]
Investing
2024 April Market Outlook
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The Beginner’s Guide to Navigating the Malaysian Stock Market
Arm yourself with knowledge before jumping into the hectic stock market arena. Embarking on an investment journey in the Malaysian stock market can be exciting and daunting for beginners. However, navigating this financial landscape with [...]
A Practical and Myth-Busting Guide to Building Wealth in Malaysia
Differentiating between what are good financial practices and what is not, will make your journey of wealth generation that much easier. Malaysia presents a unique economic landscape where the dreams of financial independence and wealth [...]