Tag: malaysia
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Stop Scrolling: This Dinner Was More Than Just a Meal
Last night, I attended guardian’s Chinese New Year dinner, and let me tell you – it was more than just a festive gathering. This year’s theme, “Own Your Year of Togetherness,” isn’t just a slogan. It’s about carrying the spirit of togetherness not just during CNY but throughout the year. guardian brought that theme to…
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Asb Dividend Calculation
ASB (Direct Investment) The dividend for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) is calculated monthly on a prorated basis based on the minimum or available balance in the account. When I asked the bank officer (when doing top up over the counter), this is what I was told. 1. Minimum Monthly Balance: • ASB calculates the dividend…
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Family-Friendly Dining: Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant
Muhibbah has been around for as long as I can remember, back when I first moved to Taman Tun. A quick Google search tells me that Muhibbah Seafood has been serving since 1986. However, I only started going there regularly in my late 20s or early 30s. Let’s be honest: when I first started working,…
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The Night That Changed Everything
June 13, 2003. Bangsar Shopping Centre, 10:45 PM. A speeding Proton Tiara crashed through the exit barrier of the basement parking. Inside the car was Canny Ong, kidnapped in what should have been a safe, upscale mall. Thirty minutes later, her mother, Pearly Visvanathan Ong, reported her missing at the Brickfields Police Station. The clock…
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Attention Content Creators: Unpaid Collabs Could Be Costlier Than You Think!
Recently, I came across an unpaid collaboration offering only food vouchers. But here’s the catch: they required a TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) for e-invoicing. This raised a red flag. Could this mean even unpaid collaborations—where we receive products or vouchers—are taxable? The answer isn’t great news for us creators. In Malaysia, any benefit received…
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Traveling with Travel Agency vs DIY vs Hybrid: What Works for You?
I’ve tried all three styles of traveling – traveling with agencies, full DIY Holiday, and a mix of both. And let me tell you, while agency trips are super convenient, my DIY trips with my husband and son have been the most fun (and chaotic, but in the best way). Traveling with a Travel Agency…
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Over 40? Too Late to Be a Content Creator? I Beg to Differ
When I started making content for brands, I had no idea what I was doing. Seriously. I didn’t even know my niche – and, to be honest, I still don’t. Why? Because I’d get bored sticking to one type of content. I enjoy creating for me, so joy comes first. And let’s be real –…
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Salam Noodle Review
If you’re hunting for Xinjiang-style noodles in Shah Alam without emptying your wallet, let me introduce you to Salam Noodle in Seksyen 13. Self-service, no fuss, and my personal noodle haven. Now, I’ve never been to Xinjiang (or anywhere close), but after scarfing down my fair share of mee tarik and mee hiris, Salam Noodle…
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How I Started Investing in Unit Trust and How It Saved My Family
I started investing in unit trust when I was fresh out of university and just stepping into the working world, about 20 years ago. Back then, it wasn’t a consistent habit – more like whenever I had some extra cash lying around. Why? Because I had to juggle between two priorities: saving for emergencies and…
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The Kindness of a Stranger
I’ll admit, this is a little embarrassing, but I think it’s important to share because it’s a story about kindness. I’ve always had a fear of escalators – especially the fast-moving ones, like the ones at MRT stations. Every time, I let others pass first while I psych myself up to step on. Sometimes,…
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