With Malaysia’s ageing population growing, a larger elderly population is at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in years to come. Statistic reported that Malaysia is expected to have approximately 590,000 people living with dementia by 2050. Based on the current ageing population ratio, we can expect to reach 580,000 Alzheimer’s patients in 2030, … Continued
Pengurusan harta merupakan perkara yang sering menjadi pertikaian dalam kalangan masyarakat. Ramai yang masih kurang didedahkan dengan ilmu perancangan harta, malah ada beranggapan ia kurang penting kerana ia boleh diselesaikan melalui faraid. Walaubagaimanapun, terdapat instrumen lain dalam merancang pembahagian harta di dalam Islam, iaitu hibah. Mari ketahui perbezaan antara Faraid dan Hibah. Anda nilaikan yang … Continued
Due to the ever-increasing cost of living, one of the major challenges for young couples considering starting a family is the financial aspect. So, how much money does it take to raise a child in Malaysia? Let’s find out the average monthly expenses: • Newborn to 2 years – from RM1,090 to RM2,250 for child … Continued
Men in Malaysia have a five-year lower life expectancy than women. Non-communicable diseases cause the majority on men’s premature deaths, followed by communicable diseases and injury. However, there is also another underlying cause that contributes to men’s poor general health – a lack of awareness, and healthy behaviour. For instance, men have a low uptake … Continued
Malaysia’s smoking rate remains high, with 50% of adult males smoking and more than 90% of lung cancer patients having a significant smoking history. The smoking industry has evolved alongside technological advancements. Smokers now have alternatives such as vape & e-cigarette, heat-not-burn devices and shisha. However, how safe are these alternatives in comparison to cigarettes? … Continued
Most parents consider a degree scroll to be a necessity and an essential tool for their generation to achieve a decent income and financial security. The promised future, ironically, poses threats to parents’ financial status and jeopardises their finances as well. At least 93% of Malaysian parents would fund their children’s tertiary education despite its … Continued
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Men’s infrequent screening habits combined with the disease asymptomatic nature are among the factors contributing to the disease’s late diagnosis. Let’s discover 3 factors that can increase the risk of prostate cancer: Older age – it increases as you age, especially beyond … Continued
According to a study by Cancer Research Malaysia, cancer is one of the major critical illness here in Malaysia. This month, we want to raise cancer awareness by rewarding you when you get protected! For every successful certificate issued, we’ll donate RM50 to the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) to support their work in increasing … Continued
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As the pandemic continues to have an impact on many Malaysians’ earnings, managing the health of our finances has become a priority. Financial literacy for Malaysians, particularly the younger generations, is becoming increasingly important as they enter the workforce. Even prior to the pandemic, many Malaysian youths lacked strong financial discipline. A recent global survey … Continued
