Ringgit and Sense

This week on Ringgit and Sense, producer Jake Lim prepares to greet the lunar year of the Snake, which is happening next Wednesday, with Master Kenny Hoo from Good Feng Shui Geomantic Research. Master Kenny will be sharing about what sectors might be doing well in 2025 from a Feng Shui perspective, as well as give us an idea of how each zodiac will fare in the coming months ahead.

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This week on Ringgit and Sense, producer Jake Lim will be joined by Shazrul Ariff Suhaimi, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute to talk about the lack of financial resilience in Malaysians under the age of 30. They’ll be discussing what’s behind the low savings, high debt and low financial literacy that’s plaguing this demographic, as well as what systemic changes can be put in place to create more financially resilient Malaysians.

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This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim will be joined by Linnet Lee, Licensed Director of Resolute Planning to talk about budgeting for Chinese New Year, since the festive season is right around the corner. They’ll be discussing what the market rate is for angpow nowadays, how much banquets might cost your family per head, whether you really need to buy new outfits every year, and more.

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This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim speaks to Idham Idris, Director of Corporate Treasury Investment Services at Wealth Vantage Advisory about taking stock of your debt coming into the new year. They’ll be talking about good debt that you can consider taking on, bad ones you might want to avoid, how to properly assess the amount of debt you have, how to go about clearing them effectively, and more.

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This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim sits down with stock broker and financial content creator, HY Tan, otherwise known as doitduit to discuss the financial aspects you need to consider when you’re planning your trips, whether local or overseas. They’ll be talking about some expenses which are often overlooked, some tips on getting cheaper accommodations and plane tickets, and more.

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Leticia Hsu, wedding planner at Elysium Weddings talks to us about the costs associated with weddings. We discuss how much the average Malaysian couple spends for weddings nowadays, what takes up the biggest chunks out of a wedding budget, how to decide who pays for what, some commonly overlooked expenses, and more.

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Ian Wong, licensed financial planner as well as CEO & Founder of Uno Advisers sits down with us to talk about evaluating your financial achievements, assessing your assets and what to look out for when investing for next year.

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Legacy planning ensures that your wishes are honored after your lifetime. By understanding the essentials of wills and probate, you can create a clear plan that does away with any uncertainty of your intentions, minimizes legal complexities, and provides financial security for your loved ones. Joining us for this conversation is Felix Neoh, Director of Financial Planning, Finwealth Management and Prisilla Chong, Lawyer, Prisilla Chong Advocate & Solicitor.

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Discover how insurance can be leveraged to build and sustain wealth across generations, serving as a reliable cornerstone in your legacy planning. Alvis Wee, Chief Distribution & Marketing Officer, and Nicholas Lee, Head of Product & Pricing, Sun Life Malaysia explains the importance of protecting your wealth, how you can do it, and more.

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This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim is joined by Ang Weina, Tax Partner at Deloitte Malaysia in going through what expenses you should be making by the end of this year to qualify for individual income tax relief, which reliefs you’re eligible for, and how much the reliefs are.

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