The impact of the MCO or pandemic lockdown is being felt by all businesses in Malaysia. Many business owners are now looking for ways to get back and retain their customers amid this tough period to survive. These 10 tips reveal how businesses can manage and improve customers’ experience during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Many Malaysians have lost their jobs or gone into unemployment since the Movement Control Order (MCO) came into force. Learn how three Malaysians bounced back from retrenchment amid the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) or PKPB. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted our country’s economy, with the slowdown in economic activity a sign of a […]

Guide for Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) or (PKPB) from the initial (MCO) or (PKP) SOP.

By now, you’ve probably already heard of the moratorium on loan repayments announced by the government. From 1st April 2020 onwards, all banks will be offering postponement on loan and financing repayments over the coming 6 months. In other words, you won’t need to make your monthly loan repayments anymore till the end of September […]

Chinese New Year is back. It’s a time for the massive heatwave, house visitation and incessant snacking. But more importantly, it’s also a time of the year where you either give or receive ang pao — a cultural act that is built on centuries-old tradition and history. Which also means there are bound to be grey areas. […]

The long-awaited annual year-end-sale is back. There’s only one reason why everyone’s looking forward to the 12.12 yearly sales tradition, and it’s because of the massive markdowns. With savings of up to 70% off, there’s plenty for everyone across all categories. And what’s even better than massive markdowns? Credit card discounts on top of those […]

Are you assigned as someone’s Secret Santa this year?  Thinking about a gift can be a nerve-racking process that would leave you pulling your hair out. In most cases, we leave the shopping until the very last minute, and that often leads us to making bad gifting decisions: buying gifts that are either too expensive, […]

Remember the good ol’ saying “Save up for a rainy day”?  We hear that advice so often but nobody ever told us not to spend all our ‘rainy day’ savings on rainy days.  Among the many ways the monsoon season affects us, one of the more prominent areas include commuting around. There’s a tendency to […]

While you munch on your murukku, have you thought about the amount of money you’re going to have to spend for Deepavali? Yeah, I know right? Sorry to burst your bubble, but there are ways to plan out your Deepavali shopping without breaking your bank account. When it comes to festivities, we tend to let […]

The haze isn’t only infamous for its harmful effects on the environment and health, but also notorious for its impact on our wallets. Although Malaysians are starting to see brighter days ahead as the much-dreaded annual haze is starting to clear out, they are still at the risk of dire health impacts as air pollution […]

Take the first step towards financial freedom. You may be gainfully employed, but yet you live pay cheque to pay cheque. You may even be in a two income household where bot of you earn enough to put food on the table, and your two small children have everything they need, but some months you […]

There have been many discussions about the rapid increase in cost for wedding these days. Yet, not many people talk about, or are even aware of, how much a divorce would cost them. Keep yourself informed by reading on.

It’s an Asian thing to do, giving parents money. For most of us, our parents worked hard to bring us up, and in those years, they would have spent a large chunk of their hard earned money on us. Therefore, the least a child can do upon entering the workforce is to provide their parents […]

Where are you on the journey to financial freedom? Financial freedom is something many of us aspire to: the ability to never worry about money, have the option to quit your job without repercussions, or retire early and spend your time doing what you truly love instead of doing what pays the bills. But how far […]

Cost of living in Malaysia is still high, despite a low inflation rate of 1% in 2018. In order to cope with soaring expenses, Malaysians have been searching for useful tips to save money to get them through tougher times. But instead of focusing on money-saving tips, how about placing emphasis on your spending habits […]

My dad, or Pa, is a huge part of my life, and it only makes sense to talk about him this week. Happy Fathers Day! If it weren’t for my father, I would probably be worse with money. Then again, I think I’d probably be worse at a lot of things if it weren’t for […]

Preparing a meticulous budget is indeed the best way to keep track of your daily spending. An effective budget will keep track of every cent going in and out of your pocket, ensuring that it is categorised and allocated properly. However, when some items are forgotten, the budget planning just goes into the drain – […]

Need to tighten up your budget to save money?  Many people start by cutting down on food allowance, by eating cheap and unhealthy food such as instant noodles, fast food, or frozen meals. This is not worth it at all, as long-term health issues caused by skipping out on nutritious meals will outweigh any money […]

  Kebanyakkan rakyat Malaysia pernah mengalami situasi ini dimana mereka dibayar gaji pada hujung bulan dan mereka bercadang untuk membeli barangan kesukaan mereka. Akan tetapi, mereka tidak dapat berbuat demikian kerana gaji mereka hanya cukup untuk menampung sara hidup seperti membayar sewa rumah, bil telefon bulanan, dan sebagainya. Bagi segelintir rakyat Malaysia pula, mereka masih […]

On the surface, Game of Thrones appears to be nothing more than a violence-packed medieval fantasy. But one slash from a Valyrian steel sword soon reveals that the series carries some heavy financial lessons. Yes, between all the scheming and slaughter, financial planning and money management lessons from the houses and characters is something that […]