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Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd IPO

Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd IPO

One of the biggest listing in Bursa Malaysia for this year is the US$2bil (RM6.08bil) listing of Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd. The target date for listing is end of June 2012. The third-largest oil palm plantation operator by planted area has started offering its …

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Eligibility and How to apply SARA 1Malaysia

Eligibility and How to apply SARA 1Malaysia

Skim Amanah Rakyat 1Malaysia (SARA 1Malaysia) is a special Scheme initiated by the Government of Malaysia aimed at promoting the participation of the low-income group to save and invest; apart from to assist them in managing the impact of the rising current cost of living. …

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Skim Amanah Rakyat 1Malaysia (SARA 1Malaysia)

Skim Amanah Rakyat 1Malaysia (SARA 1Malaysia)

Skim Amanah Rakyat 1Malaysia (SARA 1Malaysia)  is a special Scheme initiated by the Government of Malaysia aimed at promoting the participation of the low-income group to save and invest; apart from to assist them in managing the impact of the rising current cost of living. …

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ASB Dividend & Bonus 2012

ASB Dividend & Bonus 2012

Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) unitholders received dividend of 7.65 sen and a bonus 1.15 sen per unit for the financial year ending 31st December 2011 which brings a total of 8.8 sen distribution income for year 2011. If we compared with last year performance, the dividend for …

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Employer’s EPF Contribution increase to 13%

Employer’s EPF Contribution increase to 13%

If you are a member of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) earning up to RM5,000 a month, effective January 2012 you will get 1% increase in employer contribution to your EPF account. The current employer contribution in EPF is 12% and this move would benefit …

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PKR shows World Bank records, claims proof Dr M received aid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 – PKR today refuted Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claims that he had refused monetary aid from the World Bank by furnishing online records of loans made by the global financial body during his tenure as prime minister. World Bank records provided …

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Bantuan Tunai RM500

Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia finally had make it clear on the "Bantuan Tunai RM500" which was previously announced by the Prime Minister in the budget presentation  2012.   The full details of Bantuan Tunai RM500 you can find in the attachment. We share the …

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Budget 2012 Update

The 5.3 million school students in the country will receive RM100 each by the end of the month and the payout is the start of the free cash and incentives disbursement like promised in the 2012 Budget. Other than the students, the poor family heads …

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Budget 2012 highlights

Budget 2012 highlights

The budget 2012 was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Parliament Friday. Lets see the highlights of Budget 2012. The live telecast of the speech which starts at 4pm can be accessed in Bahasa Malaysia and English by surfing the Malaysian …

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What to Expect in Budget 2012

What to Expect in Budget 2012

img src=”http://www.malaysia-kini.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bajet2011.jpg” alt=”Budget 2012″ title=”bajet2011″ width=”585″ height=”327″ class=”alignnone size-full wp-image-3200″ / The strongMalaysia Budget 2012 /strongwill be presented this coming Friday. As usual, many are talking that the Budget 2012 is the election budget and the strongBudget 2012/strong is set to strengthen the domestic economy …

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Budget 2012 Consultation

Budget 2012 Consultation

Corporate and personal income tax may be reduced with the implementation of the goods and services tax (GST), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced Tuesday. He, however, said the government was still engaging with the Public Awareness Education Programme to educate the people …

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Malaysia Fuel Price History

Malaysia Fuel Price History

Another increase on the price of premium RON97 petrol. Effective tomorrow the price will be increased by 20 sen to a record high of RM2.90 per litre.. The previous increase was a month ago. “The price of RON97 might go down in future, but this …

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New Credit Card Rules by BNM

New Credit Card Rules by BNM

Bank Negara Malaysia has recently announced new rules for credit card in Malaysia. The rationale being to ensure household debt stayed at manageable levels. Immediate Effect New Credit Card Rules To Be Implemented Minimum Income Requirement Is now increased from previously RM18,000 per annum to …

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