Malaysia
Are EVs safe in Malaysia floods? Real hazards and smart prevention
Are EVs safe in Malaysia floods? The short answer sits somewhere between common sense and climate reality. In a Klang Valley downpour, everyone...
How electricity tariffs impact EV running costs in Malaysia?
You can measure the maturity of an EV market by how clearly it prices electricity. Malaysia’s EV story is not just about model...
How pricey is an EV in Malaysia in terms of insurance, road taxes, and fees?
You may be sold on the idea of an electric vehicle because the running costs look friendly at the pump. Electricity is often...
Why should Malaysians choose travel insurance over airline coverage?
Travelling is fun until it is not. The moment something goes sideways, the vibes flip fast. A late flight strands you overnight. Your...
How your EPF savings would change if your retirement age is raised
Whispers are getting louder about Malaysia moving the retirement age from 60 to 65. The Human Resources Ministry has confirmed it is studying...
How important it is to have a contemporary tax system that can keep up with globalization and digitalization
If you still think tax happens once a year with a shoebox of receipts and a prayer, the ground is shifting under your...
Will having an electric vehicle save me money over time?
You want a straight answer, not cheerleading. So here it is. Whether you will save money by owning an electric vehicle in the...
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Navigating slower growth by managing risks and seizing opportunities
Malaysia’s growth profile is moving into a slower but still constructive range. Headline GDP is expected to expand by about 4.5 percent this...
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Early EPF withdrawals carry hidden costs
The promise always starts strong. Before the money landed, you told yourself you would tap EPF only if a real emergency hit. Some...
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Can your wallet handle a sudden expense?
Unexpected expenses hit when you least want them. A cracked screen the week before Raya. A gearbox that gives up after warranty. A...
What is causing Malaysia's fresh graduates' beginning salaries to be so low?
Malaysia’s graduate story is no longer about unemployment. It is about pay, match quality, and credibility. The share of degree holders who start...
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What steps is Bank Negara Malaysia taking to combat rising insurance premiums?
For many Malaysians, private healthcare functions as a vital bridge between a heavily subscribed public hospital system and the increasingly complex care people...
Are subscriptions slowly consuming your finances?
Remember when a subscription meant the paper landing on your gate in the morning or a monthly magazine in the post box. Those...
Are Capital Gains Tax and Real Property Gains Tax the same?
If you have ever wondered whether Capital Gains Tax and Real Property Gains Tax are the same, the short answer is no. Capital...
Potential tax measures to boost budgetary situation
Budgets are policy roadmaps, but they are also personal. The sequence from Budget 2023 to Budget 2024 showed a clear attempt to align...
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