FinanceEPF’s Pension-Style Withdrawal: What It Means for Malaysia’s Future RetireesNick LaiAugust 7, 2025452As Malaysia considers transitioning the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) into a pension-like system, contributors may soon face a major shift...read more
FinanceTop 10 Household Appliances That Drain the Most Electricity in Malaysia (2025 Update)Nick LaiAugust 1, 2025356With electricity bills constantly on the rise—despite a slight tariff adjustment—understanding which appliances consume the most is essential for managing...read more
FinanceWhat Anwar’s Latest Economic Announcement Means for MalaysiansNick LaiJuly 23, 2025555In a bold display of fiscal empathy and national solidarity, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivered a sweeping announcement...read more
Business InsuranceFinanceWhat Employee Benefits Do Malaysian Companies Offer? Why Health Screening Is Gaining PriorityNick LaiJuly 21, 2025294In Malaysia’s competitive job market, employee benefits are more than just perks — they’re a critical part of attracting and...read more
FinanceWhat Does An OPR Cut Actually Mean For Your Wallet?Nick LaiJuly 14, 2025531Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) occasionally makes headlines when it adjusts the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), and for good reason —...read more
FinanceWhat Malaysians Need To Know About The Expanded SST — And How It Affects Financial Services & InsuranceNick LaiJune 29, 20251.32KAs Malaysia rolls out an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) regime from 1 July 2025, many consumers and business...read more
FinanceLifestyleMalaysian Insurers Extend Medical & Health Insurance Reinstatement Deadline to August 31, 2025Nick LaiJune 25, 2025463Good news for Malaysian policyholders! If you’ve recently let your medical and health insurance (MHIT) policy lapse or surrendered it...read more
FinanceLifestyleEPF Account 2 May Soon Be Used for Health Insurance Premiums: What You Should KnowNick LaiJune 20, 2025668Good news may be on the horizon for Malaysians! The government is currently studying a proposal that would allow EPF...read more
FinanceInsurance & Tax Relief in Malaysia: What Can You Claim?Nick LaiMay 22, 20251.29KAs the annual tax season rolls around, many Malaysians scramble to gather receipts and calculate allowable deductions to lighten their...read more
Credit CardFinanceWhy Your Credit Card Application Got Rejected (Even If You Thought You Qualified)Nick LaiMay 15, 2025759So, you’ve applied for a credit card—convinced you met all the basic requirements—only to find out your application was rejected....read more