Roti Canai To Cost More As Wheat Price Increases

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Roti canai – which is currently priced between RM1.20 and RM1.70 a piece – may soon cost more as the price of wheat flour is increasing. The product, which is a key ingredient in roti canai, is also reportedly low in supply within the country.

According to the president of the Malaysian Indian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma), Jawahar Ali Taib Khan, the price of a 25kg sack of wheat flour has increased by more than 44%, from RM45 to RM65. “If this is not controlled, I am afraid there will be a slight increase in the price of wheat-based products by Presma’s 9,000 members,” he added.

Jawahar also said that this price hike in wheat flour has been happening for a while, even before India began to
ban exports of its wheat
. India – as the world’s second largest wheat producer – had recently implemented the ban to ensure its food security following a scorching heatwave, as well as to contain rising wheat prices within its country. This, in turn, caused wheat prices elsewhere to hike up due to a dwindling supply globally.

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That said, Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade And Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) had stated that the
wheat export ban would not affect the commodity’s supply in Malaysia
. This is as 80% of wheat in the country is imported from Australia, while the rest is from the United States, Canada and Ukraine.

Despite this reassurance from KPDNHEP, Jawahar expressed his concern about wholesalers potentially hoarding wheat flour, which will further drive up the price of wheat flour in Malaysia. To tackle these issues, he urged the government to come up with solutions, such as allowing Malaysia to import wheat from more countries.

Meanwhile, the president of the Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners Association (Primas), J Suresh stated that restaurants will be affected by the increase in the price of wheat. “Although restaurants have increased their prices recently, there is a possibility of a further price hike,” he said, adding that restaurants may have to look for alternatives to wheat flour if its price continues to climb.

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Setel Goes Nationwide With Plans To Introduce Several New App Functions

More Petronas customers will soon be able to enjoy the convenience of Setel as it begins offering its services across Malaysia. Touted as Malaysia’s first fuel e-payment solution, Setel is an app that lets you purchase fuel directly through your mobile devices at Petronas stations.

“As of January 2020, Setel recorded over 3 million transactions and has garnered positive responses from our customers in the Klang Valley. We are now ready to offer Setel nationwide and will be introducing exciting new features in the coming months,” said the chief executive officer of Setel, Iskandar Ezzahuddin.

At present, Setel is available at more than 700 Petronas stations, and is expected to rapidly expand nationwide in the next few weeks.

Aside from enabling fuel payments directly from your phone, Setel also integrates Petronas’ Mesra loyalty programme, retail, and e-commerce into its platform. It began allowing the
redemption of Mesra points for fuel
 through the app in August 2019.

Setel also plans to roll out several new features in the following months, although there is no specific timeline in place. One such feature is “Setel for Family”, which basically lets Setel account holders pay for their family members’ fuel expenses from the same account.

There is also the “Order, Pick Up, and Go” feature, which allows you to pre-order food and drinks from the stations before you arrive.  Another upcoming feature to look out for is the integration of the Setel app into the head unit of your car, although this will require partnerships with car manufacturers.

“The current features of Setel is just the beginning. Anchored on seamless and frictionless experience, we will be providing the right solutions and partnerships to enrich the customer journey beyond refuelling,” said the managing director and chief executive officer of Petronas Dagangan Berhad, Azrul Osman Rani.

Setel
 was first introduced in July 2018 by Petronas, and was promoted as a solution to eradicate customer pain points when refuelling. You can download it for free on the
Apple App Store
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Google Play
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Add RM1 Per Day To Upgrade To 100 Mbps Astro Fibre Internet

The pandemic has instigated various trends, one of which is the hybrid job arrangement whereby employees work from home for a few days per week. With this, more of us are performing heavy-duty tasks on our computers at home that used to be reserved only for the office.

In some homes, two or more people may even be working simultaneously round the clock. Naturally, we would require a faster and stable internet so we can focus on our work and not worry about congestion issues.

If you didn’t know, Astro Fibre is now offering standalone broadband plans with full speeds of up to 800Mbps and the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology. It is also running a special promotion right now whereby you can top up RM1 per day for a month to upgrade to the 100 Mbps Astro Fibre bundle package amounting to RM129.99.

Read on to find out more about the Astro Fibre bundle promo.

Faster Fibre Internet All Day

You’re rushing a project and your files just won’t complete downloading. Or you’re in an important video call with a client and had to drop out halfway. These are just some work-from-home scenarios many of us have experienced over the last two years.

There are various factors that could affect your Internet speed, namely the technology utilised by your provider, placement of your devices, type of devices used, number of devices connected on your network, and more. In recent years, more Internet service providers are offering fibre internet to homeowners. Fibre internet is transmitted to your homes via optic cables and offers faster speed as compared to copper cables.

For starters, it’s also important to select the right package with an internet speed that complements your needs. According to Speedtest, you would want minimum download speeds as shown below to enjoy uninterrupted online activities.

Source: Speedtest

Astro Fibre is offering fibre broadband plans starting from internet speeds of 50 Mbps to 800 Mbps, powered by Wi-Fi 6 routers. With more tasks being done at home whether as a working adult, business owner, or student, internet bandwidth can stretch causing unstable connection. In post-pandemic times, 50Mbps could be the new 30Mbps. With this entry level speed, it allows users to experience stable connections with up to 30 devices connected.

Stable Connection Throughout The Entire Home

Nowadays, many of us rely on more than one device on a daily basis. During the day, you may be working on your phone or laptop in your study room. When you’re not occupied with work or school, you would probably be streaming your daily shows on your huge 4K TV or gaming on your computer.

Enjoying stable connection throughout your home can be difficult as every home has ‘dead spots’. The further your devices are from your router, the weaker your Wi-Fi signal becomes. To ensure that you can access fast and stable internet in every nook and corner of your home, Astro Fibre is giving subscribers of plans with internet speeds of 100 Mbps to 800 Mbps a free mesh Wi-Fi to turn ‘dead spots’ into ‘sweet spots’.

With a mesh Wi-Fi device, you get a wider coverage of internet connection at home and you don’t have to worry about repositioning your router. All subscribers will get the powerful Wi-Fi 6 router so you can get stronger internet connection.

All-In-One Bundle At RM129.99

From now till 30 June 2022, Astro Fibre is offering a bundle that includes Astro’s streaming content so you can have your entertainment and internet services all rolled into one bill.

      Source: Astro Fibre

As shown on the table above, Astro Fibre is providing 50 Mbps internet speed to subscribers at the price of RM99. The package comes along with a Wi-Fi 6 router. By adding RM1 per day to your 50 Mbps package a month, you can upgrade to the 100 Mbps package where you can get an additional FREE Mesh Wi-Fi and entertainment as well as streaming content from the Astro Primary Pack at a total sum of RM129.99.

The
Astro Primary Pack
 has more than 85 channels which include Nat Geo Wild, Warner TV, Astro Awani, Astro Tutor TV SMK, and TVB Classic all in high definition (worth RM59.99 per month).

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When choosing internet service subscriptions, it’s best to make careful consideration as they  tend to be for the long-term and you would want to get more value for the price you pay. If you’re thinking of signing up for internet services, you may consider Astro Fibre’s packages that provide fibre internet with speeds ranging from 50 Mbps to 800 Mbps, FREE Wi-Fi 6 router, Mesh Wi-Fi, and even streaming content.

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5 Fun Valentine’s Day Date Ideas Under RM50

Are you ready for the big day? Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day this weekend or planning to surprise your significant other on the day of (which happens to be on a weekday), you don’t have to blow up your bank account for the sake of impressing your date.

Love, after all, cannot be measure with mere currency. Having said that, you don’t have to skip the iconic day of love altogether. Here are 5 super fun and affordable date ideas for you to spend some romantic time with your other half without being seen as a cheapskate – or worse, boring.

Museums or Art Galleries

Instead of viewing the latest pre-packaged pop culture, why not take in some ancient culture instead? Museum entrance fees are often on the low side and learning about history and interesting artefacts can be fun, especially with a partner alongside.

Art galleries like Galeri Petronas and the National Visual Arts Gallery provide plenty of interesting art exhibitions that alternate every few months, in addition to their collection of fascinating paintings. It can be an exhilarating and mind-opening experience for both you and your date.

Where:
Galeri Petronas
 and
National Visual Arts Gallery
 are great art institutions and there are several
national museums
 all over the Klang Valley.

Cost: The art galleries are free to enter, while the museums cost a maximum of RM5 per ticket for local citizens and a maximum of RM10 for non-citizens.

People-Watching at the Airport

Not interested in staring at static paintings or sculptures? Why not stare at people instead? People watching is one of those things you don’t think would be fun to do until you do it. Try going to your local international airport. You will see people dressed to the nines; people wearing their pyjama bottoms with holey shirts, Asian aunties jogging across the terminal, tourists in flamboyant, flowery shirts, travellers with backpacks as tall and wider than themselves, and everybody in between.

It’s free, and the people are particularly fun to watch. Between their tearful farewells and welcome hugs, seeing others go through emotional changes can provoke interesting discussions between you and your date and bring you closer together as well.

Where: Check any one of the
international airports
 in Malaysia

Cost: Free, minus travel cost

Open Mics

Prefer to do something more involved and perhaps impress your date a different side of you? Not a problem, just sign up for an open mic night at your local bar or comedy club and try your hand at either poetry; a musical performance or a stand-up comedy.

Don’t worry about the audience, they’re usually a lot more forgiving to first-timers. But even if you do get a tepid response, your date will appreciate the massive effort you’ve put into your show – and date. Besides, it’ll be a fun night to talk about in future. Plus, performers get their entrance fees waived. Score!

Where: There are dedicated spots for
music and spoken word
, or you could check out
1 Mic Stand
 or
Crackhouse Comedy
 if being funny is your thing.

Cost: From free to RM16

Hiking

This option is for you adventure-seekers out there. Hiking together is not only a healthy activity; it’s also way cheaper than most other adrenaline-infused activities and requires minimal gear. Consult some online message boards or hiker community sites to find out the prettiest, Instagram-worthy spots near you and hike your way up to a great Valentine’s Day with your significant other.

Increase the romance in the air (once you’re sure your significant other is an outdoorsy person) by packing a candlelight picnic and have a romantic dinner overlooking the sunset once you’re up there. #pictureperfect.

Where: Wherever there’s hiking trails. Check out the
handy

resources
 available online.

Cost: Free, minus travel cost

Groceries, Then Cooking

Whoa, did we just tell you to go for a grocery shopping with your date? Yup. The twist here is to make a game of it. Here’s how you do it:

You each enter the place separately and buy food stuff you think the other will know how to prepare.

You meet each other at your place and see what the other bought.

You both try to figure out what to make for dinner based on the ingredients you have.

It’s a fun way to discover each other’s tastes in food, and at the end of it, you both get a home-made dinner.

A word of caution: the success rate for this date idea depends on both you and your significant other’s cooking skills. But even if the food made by either you or your date isn’t edible as tasty as you’d expected, just laugh about it and enjoy each other’s company.

Where: Your local supermarket

Cost: You can limit yourselves to however you want, but boost the creativity factor by setting a RM50 budget.

As you can see, there are plenty of ways to have fun on a date without making your wallet cry. Do you have any other economical dating ideas that we missed out on? Let us know in the comments section below!

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MIDF: Malaysia’s Food Inflation Is Expected To Continue Rising

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MIDF Research has predicted that Malaysia’s food inflation will continue to rise in the foreseeable future. This is due to several factors, including higher global commodity prices, the weakening of the ringgit, and disruptions to the domestic supply chain.

“Global food inflation remains elevated, particularly the prices of corn, grain, and vegetables,” said the research house, which also noted that Malaysia is a country that imports more food than it exports – making it a net food-importing country. As such, the nation is susceptible to the effects of global shocks in the food chain supply.

Despite that, MIDF also believes that the overall inflationary pressure will remain stable as fuel inflation continues to be on the decline. The deceleration of fuel inflation will likely be more significant than the rise in food inflation, provided that the government maintains the current capped fuel prices of RON95 and diesel. This, in turn, will help to balance the situation out.

“In our thematic report ‘
Oil Exports Rebound & Inflation Concerns
’, we forecast that Malaysia’s headline inflation will stay below 3% even if food inflation averages at 5%, while fuel prices are capped at current levels. Unless average food inflation surges to 10%, overall inflation is expected to average at 4.6%,” MIDF further said.

To note, headline inflation is described as the calculation of inflation that includes commodities such as food and energy, whose prices are volatile. In contrast, core inflation is calculated without including food and energy prices.

Finally, MIDF noted that the average headline inflation could go up to 8.9% in a worst-case scenario, in which the government decides to float fuel prices, and food inflation averages at 10%.

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Fuel Prices and Car Ownership Cost in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia

When it comes to current affairs, we Malaysians do not have it easy. With information about the latest fuel prices available with a simple tap, it is mostly likely for us to rant about how the prices of petrol and diesel in Malaysia goes up a couple of cents every other week. Yet, if we just took the time to look beyond our borders, we could be just as critical too.

Many a time have we heard of Singaporean cars, driving over just to fill up on a tank of petrol in the past. Never mind that the cost of them driving over to Malaysia would definitely be enough to buy them at least 3 plates of chicken rice, to and fro.

Let us look at the prices of fuel in a few of our neighboring countries to see where we really stand.

Malaysia

In Malaysia, vehicles use a variation of octane 95 and octane 97 fuels, or better known as RON95 and RON97. On the other hand, diesel vehicles use a Euro5 rated diesel fuel which is the European standard to minimise pollution.

As it currently stands, the latest fuel prices released on the 29th of March reflects no change from the previous week. RON95 and RON97 fuel prices were maintained at RM2.20 and RM2.47 per litre, while diesel fuel sat at RM2.18.

Singapore

Fuel prices in Singapore vary from one brand to another. However, despite having a slight variation in price, the overall market is still very competitive. In Singapore, petrol stations carry three types of petrol and a single type of diesel fuel. Most petrol stations sell RON92, RON95 and RON 98, while Shell Singapore distributes V-Power Nitro+, on top of the regular RON95 and RON98.

For the sake of comparison, let us stick to RON95 and diesel in order to have a closer line of comparison. Taking the average petrol prices of the latest RON95 fuel in Singapore, it would cost approximately SG $2.21 (RM6.54) per litre, which is a large gap when compared against the cheaper petrol prices in Malaysia.

The diesel fuel price in Singapore, is significantly cheaper than its petrol counterparts. On average it cost approximately SG $1.64(RM4.85)per litre but still no where near Malaysian diesel fuel prices.

*Singapore fuel prices and conversion rate of SG $1 to RM2.96 true at the point of writing

Thailand

While most countries use octane rated fuel, Thailand petrol stations carry a different variation fuel called gasohol and a standard RON95. Gasohol is a mixture of fuel and ethanol which is said to reduce pollution and more importantly, cheaper. The gasohol ratings are usually E20 or E85.

An E20 gasohol fuel contains a ratio of 20% ethanol to 80% of petrol, while the E85 contains 85% ethanol to 15% of petrol. However, most cars in Thailand use gasohol 95 which is 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline.

Different petrol stations in the country, indicate a different price point and very few outlets supply gasoline 95. Even large brands like Shell, indicated that it sells

V-Nitro Power Gasohol 95 which is more commonly used in Thailand as compared to the RON95. In order to have a standard basis to compare fuel prices between countries, gasoline 95 would be the best form of standardisation.

The latest petrol prices indicated on PTT petrol stations website for gasoline 95 is currently being sold at THB35.16(RM4.35) per litre. Comparing that against the current fuel price of RM2.20 for RON95 fuel in Malaysia, Malaysians are still paying about half the price of the petrol price in Thailand.

According to Shell Thailand’s website, the current price of diesel is sitting at THB27.74 (RM3.43), which equates to approximately 50% higher than the diesel prices in Malaysia, after foreign exchange conversion is taken into account.

*Thailand fuel prices and conversion rate of THB100 to RM12.36 true at the point of writing

Indonesia

After comparing fuel prices to two countries and realising how blessed we are, let us take a look at our Indonesian neighbours and verify if we truly are the cheapest amongst the four. In Indonesia, there are four types of petrol being used. There is RON88, RON90, RON92, and RON95.

Shell Indonesia indicated different fuel prices for different states. Among the reasons for the different prices within the country is due to the logistics costs to supply fuel to the different portions of the country.

The rural areas cost a lot more to transport fuel as compared to those with the proper infrastructure. In Jabodetabek, it offers all three variations of petrol and diesel, whiles Bandung and North Sumatera does not have Shell Regular. As confusing as it may sound, Shell Regular is the equivalent of RON90, Shell Super is RON92 and Shell V-Power would be similar to RON95.

As of the last updated price on March 10, fuel prices are set at IDR8,500 (RM2.30), IDR 9,350(RM2.53), and IDR10,550(RM2.85) for its RON90, RON92 and RON95 variations respectively. Comparing Indonesia’s RON95 to Malaysia’s RON95, makes Malaysian fuel prices cheaper, once again by approximately RM0.65 per litre.

Diesel prices are close to RON95 prices at IDR 10,450(RM2.82), which is relatively cheaper as compared to the other countries but still more expensive than Malaysia, which charges RM2.18 per litre.

*Indonesia fuel prices and conversion rate of IDR10,000 to RM2.70 true at the point of writing

Is Car Ownership Costs in Malaysia Truly Less Than Our Neighbours?

While we have won the battle of the cheapest fuel amongst our neighbouring countries, let us dive in a little deeper to compare the cost of owning a car between these four countries. Only then can we have a clear picture which one of these countries are actually better off in terms of total cost to buy and maintain a car in the long term.

In order to make the comparison valid and fair, we will take the same car model across all four countries and calculate the total cost of the on the road. A Toyota Vios is probably a mid-range car that would apply to all four countries and stand as a basis for common cost comparison.

Malaysia

To get a car on the road, we would need to have road tax, insurance and the price of the car itself. Based on the Toyota Vios homepage, the middle range Vios 1.5G- Automatic, without all the extra sports bumpers and skirting will cost RM87,980. Having de-tariffed the price of motor insurance last July, we will have to take make an assumption and use a figure of RM2,500 to account for the needed motor insurance.

Last but not least, is the road tax that cost RM90 annually for a car capacity of 1500cc. That would add up to a grand total of RM90,570 to get a Toyota Vios on the road.

Singapore

In order to acquire a car in Singapore, you first have to apply for a certificate of entitlement (COE). The COE is valid for ten years and can only be acquired via bidding which happens twice a month. For car imports, a car is also subjected to a carbon emissions test to evaluate if additional taxes will be imposed for cars with heavy carbon emission. If the car falls below the level of 160g/km the car owners are entitled to a rebate ranging from SG $5,000 (RM14,743) to SG $20,000(RM58,973). Exceeding the 211g/km, on the other hand, would incur a surcharge of SG $5,000 to SG $20,000.

According to the official price on the Toyota homepage, the Toyota Vios 1.5G is retailing at SG$92,488 (RM272,700) including COE. Based on official figures, the car emits 131g/km which makes it eligible for the carbon emission rebate if you were importing the car. However, as we are purchasing it as a local, we will be looking at the official price on the page at SG $92,488.

The estimated price for road tax will cost SG $686 and an additional SG $1,300 for the annual motor insurance. That would bring the car to a grand total of SG $94,474 (RM278,591). Without the conversion of foreign exchange, the price of the car price seems to be on par. However, after conversion and considering the high price of fuel, the cost of owning a car in Singapore becomes three times the price, making the car highly unaffordable.

Thailand

Up north, the people of Thailand can buy a Toyota Vios G-1.5 at a price of THB 729,000 (RM90,233). Similiar to the prices in Malaysia, buying a car in Thailand also requires you to have an insurance and road tax. The only additional cost you incur is from swapping the temporary red car plates, to the official white car number plates. This cost THB2,500(RM309) which is done within three months of obtaining your car.

Based on the cubic capacity of the car, the annual road tax would cost approximately THB2,250 (RM279) a year. On top of road tax, a comprehensive insurance cover as quoted by DirectAsia.com would cost approximately THB7,473 (RM925) a year. Adding the initial cost of the car and the other necessities, would come up to THB738,723 (RM91,436), which is very similar to the cost of purchasing a car in Malaysia. While the car price may be similar, driving in Malaysia is still cheaper due to the fuel prices which amount to almost half the petrol prices in Thailand.

Indonesia

Buying a car in Indonesia is fairly straightforward for a local but gets a little complicated if you are a foreigner. A foreigner is required to have a permanent residence status, ITAP or temporary residency, ITAS. Besides residency status, foreigners are also required to produce a letter from the employer to certify one’s status. Other than that stipulation, owning a car requires you to have an insurance policy, a hefty payment for vehicle registration and annual road tax.

According to the Indonesian Toyota webpage, the Toyota Vios 1.5 G CVT will cost IDR 311,100,000 (RM84,190), not including the road tax and insurance. The price of a motor insurance policy is relatively similar to Malaysia, with a comprehensive cover costing approximately IDR7,699,000 (RM2,083.50).

The title transfer fee or vehicle registration for a brand new car will cost 10% of the purchase price, costing IDR31,100,000(RM8,419). On top of that, one must also pay for annual road tax which cost approximately 2% of its value, IDR6,222,000(RM1,684).

While the cost to purchase one may be the cheapest among the four countries being compared, the taxes, registration, and insurance push its total to IDR356,121,000(RM96,374), making it a little more expensive than owning a car in Malaysia or Thailand. But given, its low fuel prices, it is definitely cheaper to drive one In Indonesia, compared to Thailand or Singapore.

Owning Transport vs Ride Sharing

Combined with the idea of ride sharing gaining popularity and the cost of living increasing from year to year, it would have crossed some people’s mind if they should lighten their burden by not owning a car. With petrol prices and parking charges being a hefty additional cost, using a ride-sharing app could be better for some.

Some people even believe that in the future even lesser people would own a car as there would be less of a need to own one. That could become a reality when self-driving electric cars operated by ride-sharing apps become so cheap, there would be no point in having a car of your own. Until then, let us explore the cost of Grab in the four countries, with trips to 10km to determine which enjoys the best rates for ride sharing.

Malaysia

Parking charges in Kuala Lumpur can be expensive if you do not know where to park. There are a few places in the city centre that charge a little lower, starting from RM3 to RM4 per entry, and rates as low as RM2 for every subsequent hour.

Should you decide to use a ride hailing app like Grab, it cost RM1.00 as its base fare and charges between RM1.10 and RM1.30 per km, depending if it is used during rush hours or non-peak time frames. If you had to take a trip with a 10km distance, you would end up paying approximately RM12.00 during non-rush hours. With rates like those, it would make sense to leave the car at home and just hop into a Grab for most if not all your short destinations.

Singapore

Even if you had opted to drive, car park prices are rather exorbitant. According to SG Carmart, parking in Orchard Central would cost SG $2.14 for the first hour and SG$1.07 for every subsequent hour before 6PM. After 6PM, the rates lower to SG $4.82 for the first three hours, but increase after the third hour to SG $1.61 per hour.

It is no wonder why many are forced to stick with its very efficient public transport. Especially with ride-sharing options available, this makes public transport less costly. According to Grab Singapore’s page, the base fare starts at SG $2.50(RM7.37) and cost an additional SG $0.50(RM1.47) per km. A short ride of 10km would only cost SG$7.50(RM22.10) which is almost equivalent to the car park cost of a couple of hours.

Thailand

In Thailand, parking charges range anywhere between 20THB (RM2.47) to 100THB(RM12.36) per hour in Bangkok. Depending on the number of hours you park, it is relatively reasonable and comparable to the prices in Malaysia, leaving only the cost of fuel as the big variable.

With the exception of Bangkok, most of the other states are not very well connected via public transport. Having your own transport practically becomes a necessity. Even if one takes public transport, the charges for Grab starts at 60THB (RM7.42) as its base fare, and 5THB(RM0.62) for every kilometre travelled. In other words, for a short 10km ride, it should cost you approximately 110THB(RM13.60). Due to its heavy base fare, taking short trips make it rather expensive.

However, Thailand has the option of GrabBike which charges a base fare of 40THB(RM4.95) and 6.5THB(RM0.80) per km, which endures a minimum charge of 50THB(RM6.19). If you were taking an extremely short trip, GrabBike would make sense but if you were taking a 10km trip, it would cost you a total of 105THB (RM13), which is not very different from getting into a car.

Indonesia

The Jakarta Post reported that the parking fees in the city cost IDR5,000 (RM1.35)an hour, and it could be the cause of the horrendous traffic in its capital city. Having the lowest parking rates of the four countries and fuel prices that are comparative to Malaysia, it is difficult to see Indonesians swapping to public transport anytime soon.

While the official Grab website only states a minimum charge of IDR10,000(RM2.71) for trips, NaikOnline states that a 10km ride in Jakarta cost approximately IDR34,000()RM9.20), which breaks down anywhere between IDR3000 to IDR3,400 per kilometre. At the very least, having a ride-sharing option that is the cheapest among the four countries opens up the opportunity to swap between driving yourself and taking public transport.

Having said that, Indonesia also has the GrabBike option that takes you on a motorcycle, just like Thailand. It charges IDR1,750(RM0.49) per km, a IDR2,500 surcharge during peak hours, and has a minimum charge of IDR 5,000(RM1.41).With the heavy traffic congestion in Jakarta, this option would make far more sense as a cheaper and more convenient alternative as to driving.

Even a 10km ride would cost IDR17,500 (RM4.92). Even with the additional surcharge, it would bring you to a grand total of IDR20,000(RM5.62). Although the country does not have the cheapest cars or fuel amongst the four being compared, it does have a cheaper ride-sharing option that could make a world of difference to one’s wallet.

Malaysians Have it All

Many people may complain and do not realise it, but Malaysians seem to enjoy the cheapest fuel price and the lowest price of owning a car among our neighbouring countries. While we do not have the cheapest ride sharing rates, we do have the option to share a ride with others to bring the cost down even further. Grab’s low base fare also encourages people to take the short trips at a low cost unlike the high base fare experienced in Thailand.

If one is hoping to sell one’s car to fully utilise a ride-sharing platform and public transport, the country’s public transport infrastructure must be able to support such an endeavour or you will incur heavy expenses in the long run, with no returns. At the very least, owning a car allows you to sell it off for some returns. If you decide to shop for a car, be sure to
 compare motor insurances
 available as the detariffication could get you a cheaper comprehensive cover when comparing from one insurance to another.

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You Can Now Use GrabPay To Top Up Setel And Double Dip On Rewards

Head of GrabPay Priyanka Madan (left) and CEO of Setel Mazlin Erawati Ab Manan (right)

Setel has partnered with GrabPay to enable its users to reload their Setel e-wallets using GrabPay. With this partnership, users can double dip on rewards by earning GrabRewards when they top up with GrabPay, and Mesra points when they pay with Setel.

Users who reload their Setel e-wallets using GrabPay can earn GrabRewards for every RM1 of top-up, based on their Grab membership tier. On top of that, users can earn Mesra points when they use Setel to refuel at any Petronas station or purchase items at Kedai Mesra.

In addition, Setel and GrabPay are also offering incentives to new users when they sign up for the Setel app. New Setel users can receive up to RM9 worth of Setel credit for free just by entering the referral code
c-grab9
 when signing up for a new Setel account. From there, they can earn RM3 in Setel credit when they top up a minimum of RM30 in a single transaction (up to three times). Note that this promo code is only valid for new users who download and register between 21 March and 2 April 2022. Refer to the
terms and conditions
 of this promotion for more details.

Meanwhile, new GrabPay users can enjoy a 20% discount on their first top-up on Setel, capped at RM12, by entering the promo code
NEWGRABPAY
 upon payment. Note, however, that this promo code is applicable to any first online purchase made by customers using GrabPay between 1 March until 2 April 2022. To find out more about the GrabPay New User promotion, refer to the campaign’s
terms and conditions
.

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To top up Setel e-wallet using GrabPay, users may follow the steps below:

Step 1
: Select Payment Methods, choose Setel Wallet, and click on Top-Up.
Step 2
: Input a top-up amount.
Step 3
: Select GrabPay as the payment method.
Step 4
: Finally, log in to GrabPay to authorise the top-up.

Finally, the GrabPay top-up option is only available in the latest version of the Setel app (v1.91.0 and above), and can be downloaded for free on
Google Play
, the
App Store
, and the
Huawei AppGallery
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Bank Rakyat Offers 50% Off Credit Card Cash Advance Profit Rates

Bank Rakyat is offering a 50% discount off credit card cash advance profit rates as part of its Bank Rakyat Cares campaign. Eligible Bank Rakyat credit cardholders can make a cash withdrawal at a profit rate of 9% p.a. instead of the usual 18% p.a. until 30 September 2020.

This special cash advance rate is available to all primary and supplementary Bank Rakyat credit cardholders, excluding the Bank Rakyat Corporate Credit Card. There is no minimum withdrawal amount to be eligible for the discounted rate and this promotion is applicable to transactions made both in and out of the country.

However, do note that the cash withdrawal service for credit cards is subject to a
service fee
 in addition to the profit charge. Cash withdrawals made via a Bank Rakyat ATM or counter will be charged a fee of 3% on the total withdrawal amount, or RM20, whichever is higher. For withdrawals made through other bank ATMS or counters, the fee is 5% or RM20, whichever is higher.

Traditionally, taking a cash advance from your credit card is one of the most expensive ways to raise cash. In this case, while the 50% discount is a big chunk of interest, the one-time fee is still substantial. That said, in this Covid-19 climate, this cash advance discount by
Bank Rakyat
 will come in handy for those who are strapped for cash, especially to those who are looking for alternative financial measures. Just be sure to consistently repay this amount, or you’ll be hit with a triple whammy of the one-time fee, 9% p.a. profit rate, and the usual credit card charges such as late payment fees.

For more information, you can find out more about this campaign on the
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Lazada Supports 30,000 MSMEs Through Government’s E-Commerce Campaign

Lazada has joined the government’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) e-commerce campaign to help approximately 30,000 local MSMEs in their post-MCO digitalisation journey. The campaign, which is introduced under the PENJANA economic recovery plan, will see Lazada partnering the government in a ringgit-for-ringgit co-funding programme to offer a variety of initiatives to eligible merchants.

Through the e-commerce campaign, Lazada will provide a series of customised incentives to its sellers, including an interest-free financing support for successful MSME loan applicants. Eligible merchants – both existing and new – can also tap into a full subsidy of their online start-up cost, such as the creation of their stores and product listings, as well as free shipping and delivery services. Moreover, they can access training and workshops alongside Lazada’s digital and advertising solutions, allowing for a quick onboarding process.

In particular, Lazada aims to extend this support to the disabled community to help them develop a sustainable income stream online. “If the pandemic has been hard on most businesses, we can only imagine the difficulty that the individuals with disabilities are facing during this time. We are working hard to reach out and onboard their businesses onto our platform, so that they too can benefit from this funding,” said the chief executive officer of Lazada, Leo Chow.

Lazada’s involvement in the MSME e-commerce campaign is a follow up to its own Pakej Kedai Pintar stimulus plan, which benefitted 50,000 SMEs from April to June. The e-commerce platform will also continue to cooperate with the government in the Buy Malaysia and Shop Malaysia Online initiatives that are coming up soon. These initiatives are also introduced under the
PENJANA economic recovery plan
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The MSME e-commerce campaign is already ongoing, and will end on 30 September 2020. However, interested sellers must apply by 23 September to enjoy the benefits of the campaign. If you wish to find out more, head on over to
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RinggitPlus Strengthens Strategic Partnership With AXA AFFIN Life Insurance

RinggitPlus is geared to strengthen its long-term partnership with AXA AFFIN Life Insurance (AXA AFFIN). The partnership is set to provide additional benefits and comprehensive protection to the RinggitPlus community.

With a strong focus on digitalization, AXA AFFIN is a leader in digital disruption and pioneered digital medical insurance in Malaysia. The
AXA eMedic
 is the first online medical card in the market, and until today remains one of the most popular digital medical insurance thanks to its affordability and accessibility.

Since then, AXA AFFIN has carved a niche for itself as a forward-thinking insurance provider with innovative digital products, making it easier than ever before for Malaysians to get insurance protection at their fingertips. AXA AFFIN continues to build capabilities in driving simplification and customer centricity in the customer journey, in addition to the current digital suites of e-policy, e-claims and a full fletch self-service platform.

“AXA AFFIN is an insurer with a digital-first mentality, which meant it was a seamless experience when we introduced its products onto RinggitPlus.com several years ago. Now I’m just as excited to collaborate further through this partnership,” said Hann Liew, co-founder and Director at RinggitPlus.

“We are ready to take on our partnership with RinggitPlus to the next level by offering not only online medical insurance but also all areas of life insurance protection such as life insurance and critical illness as well. This is aimed at bridging the protection gap in Malaysia by providing accessibility and affordability especially in times of heightened awareness right now”, said Kelvin Wong, Officer-in-Charge of AXA AFFIN Life Insurance.

For medical insurance, AXA eMedic offers medical coverage from as low as RM37 per month, including unlimited days for room and board as well as cashless hospital admission. Enjoy an additional 5% discount with the purchase of AXA eMedic Family Plan.

AXA iMed
 offers the same digital medical insurance convenience but with a higher annual limit of up to RM180,000 and additional coverage for chiropractic and acupuncture treatment, which is usually excluded by most insurers.

For life insurance,
AXA eLife Protector+
 offers one of the most affordable premiums in the market, from as low as RM2.39 per month for RM25,000 sum assured. Apart from the usual 100% sum assured payout in the event of death or total permanent disability (TPD), AXA eLife Protector+ offers an additional 100% payout for accidental death.

On the critical illness side,
AXA eCritical Early Care
 is a critical illness plan that covers 50 major critical illnesses that also pays out 50% of the sum assured upon early-stage diagnosis and a maximum sum insured of up to RM250,000. This new product will be made available to RinggitPlus community.

All AXA AFFIN products mentioned above are available exclusively online where approval is instant with no medical check-up required.

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The strategic partnership with AXA AFFIN marks another milestone for us at RinggitPlus, as we continue to ramp up our RinggitPlus Financial Planner service while collaborating with leading industry partners.

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7 Things You Should Never Do When Asking for a Raise

Asking for a raise tops the list of activities that make employees feel super icky. Some would rather move on to another company or even
get a root canal than talk about money with their superiors
.

But in all honesty, it is a conversation worth having because if it goes well, not only will you enjoy the perks of fatter compensation, you can also expect
greater job satisfaction
.

It’s a tricky conversation at best, but you can avoid drawing yourself into a corner if you just don’t do these things:

1. Threaten to Leave

“If you don’t give me more money, I’m out of here.”

This is a major no-no, leaving the company should be your concealed back-up plan, not a weapon you wield against them. Instead, it’s a sure fire way to end up without a raise
and
 a job.

Try being subtle about your intentions, show them that while you love working for them and have always given it your all, it’s difficult to keep your motivation if you aren’t being paid what you deserve.

An all-or-nothing attitude is dangerous if you don’t actually plan to leave, because if the bosses call your bluff, you’ll be out of a job.

2. Surprise Your Boss

“Hey! So by the way, I’m going to need a big fat raise.”

Asking for a raise is a confidential matter that needs to be discussed behind closed doors. Don’t just spring your requests on your boss as you may be catching him or her at a bad time.

Surprise ninja attacks like these are more likely to get turned down. A better way would be to ask for a meeting in advance and tell them what it’s about; you’ll both be ready to discuss your options.

3. Be Unprepared

“I’m not sure how much more I need, but some is good.”

You need to do your homework or else you won’t make a very convincing case. Find out what you’re worth and be specific about what you want.

It’s not difficult to gauge the industry standard, simply go over job ads and see what companies in your field are willing to pay for a similar job description and qualifications.

4. Get Angry

“I deserve a raise, dammit!”

Things may not always go your way, and some bosses may even become disparaging when you start talking about money, but keeping your cool is a must.

Even if you don’t get a raise or decide to leave the company, be sure to depart on good terms. It is a small world as they say and you don’t want to get a reputation for being a wild card and spoil future prospects.

5. Complain About Your Situation

“You have not given me a raise or promotion in almost…”

Giving them a history lesson is completely unnecessary because they most likely are quite aware of how much you are getting paid and how long it’s been since your last pay bump.

Go ahead and show them the strengths you bring to the table and chances are they become more receptive to you and your needs. Appearing confident and positive is much more persuasive than being whiny, wouldn’t you say?

6. Get Personal

“I need to buy a house, pay for my car, feed two dogs and three cats, and take my girlfriends out.”

Unfortunately, no one cares. Though it sounds harsh, remember that you agreed to work for an agreed sum. Benefits offered beyond that however, are at your company’s discretion.

If you hadn’t requested special compensations when you were hired, the possibilities of getting them now are slim.

Instead, politely relay to your company
the value you bring them
 and they may be more likely to consider your requests.

7. Accuse Them of Being Ungrateful

“This company has never appreciated all the good I’ve done”

Ever heard the expression, “you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar”? Blaming or faulting your company is not going to get you what you want, no matter how satisfying it may feel.

In fact, you might wind up being resented and have a strained relationship as a result of your wage discussion. And that is not what you want, what you do want is more money, so be respectful and tactful at all times.

Note:
 Companies usually try to accommodate good employees whenever they can. However, if you are completely ignored or turned down for a mere discussion on the subject more than once, it could be a foreboding sign.

Now that you know what
not
 to do, you can check out our tips on
the best strategies and approaches you can take to have a successful negotiation for your raise
. After that, you can breathe deeply and initiate the conversation. You’ve got this!

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UOB Revises Grab Daily Perks For UOB PRVI Miles Card

UOB has announced a revision to the Grab benefits that are provided by its UOB PRVI Miles credit card. Set to take effect starting from 1 September 2022, the existing GrabFood and Grab Ride daily perks for the card will be updated with new Grab offerings.

Following this update, UOB customers who hold the UOB PRVI Miles card and use it as the default credit card for their GrabPay e-wallet will be eligible to the following updated Grab daily perks:

Grab benefits
Details
Grab code to use
Capping
Availability
Grab Rides
50% off Grab Ride transactions
PRVIRIDE
– Capped at RM10 off per Grab Ride transaction
– Maximum four redemptions each month per cardholder
1,000 voucher codes offered per month (first-come first-served basis)
KLIA Grab rides
50% off KLIA Grab Ride transactions*
*
for bookings to and from KLIA or KLIA 2 within Klang Valley only
PRVIKLIA
– Capped at RM33 off per KLIA Grab Ride transaction
– Maximum one redemption each month per cardholder
500 voucher codes offered per month (first-come first-served basis)

These new Grab benefits will replace the existing Grab privileges, which currently provide RM5 off on Grab Ride and GrabFood transactions (four redemptions for each service per month). If you’re a heavy Grab user who relies quite a bit on Grab Rides for mobility, this latest revision may actually in your favour if you take full advantage of the higher cap value per transaction – although it comes with the sacrifice of GrabFood vouchers.

Aside from revising its Grab benefits, all other benefits of the UOB PRVI Miles card remains unchanged. You’ll still continue to earn up to 5x UNIRinggit on your overseas and travel spend (covering airlines, hotels, and travel agencies), and 1x UNIRinggit for all other spend. Note that there is a RM5,000 cap on the 5x UNIRinggit that you can earn on your travel spend (1x UNIRinggit for every RM1 spent after that), and no capping for overseas spend.

You’ll also still be able to get a bonus of 2,000 UNIRinggit when you make three retail transactions per month (RM10 minimum spend per transaction), and enjoy protection for your e-commerce purchases, up to US$200 per claim annually. However, the e-commerce purchase protection is currently valid only until 30 September 2022 (with the possibility of being extended).

Finally, the minimum annual income requirement to apply for the UOB PRVI Miles, too, remains the same at RM60,000, and the annual fee continues to be set at RM198 (principal cardholder) and RM30 (supplementary cardholder).

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Connect With Over 10,000 Trained & Vaccinated Part-Timers

Today, having the ability to respond to trends, changes, and demands in the market quickly is necessary for businesses to thrive. And, one of the most crucial parts of this equation is having an effective and efficient workforce.

Although in some cases, hiring full-time employees isn’t necessary. Going through the whole process of advertising, interviewing, and then onboarding the applicant can be time-consuming and costly, especially when extra hands are only needed for certain projects and peak periods. For small businesses, SMEs, start-ups, and even full-fledged businesses, maybe hiring part-timers instead of full-time employees could be a better option.

Introducing GoGet, the 1st digitally-enabled and community-powered platform where businesses can connect with multi-skilled part-timers within a matter of seconds.

Here’s how GoGet makes it easy for businesses to connect with the on-demand part-timers they need through the GoGet app.

No Complicated Paperwork Required

To get started with GoGet, there is no physical paperwork or contracts required. Users can simply sign up for an account for free.

GoGet offers a range of services for users to choose from, for both businesses and regular consumers.

For regular users, GoGet offers part-timers that can help out with household chores, pet-care, packing & moving, dispatching, and even shopping.

As for businesses, services offered range from 4 main business categories; Operations, Administration, Sales & Marketing, and Logistics.

Additionally, GoGet also offers business packages that include benefits such as priority GoGet support, seamless API Integration, Lazada Integration, and training portals based on business SOP for incoming part-time staff.

GoGet’s #Back2Business campaign is currently offering 6-hours worth of on-demand help for free as trial up till 7 November 2021 to get your business going.

Adjust To Peak Periods Swiftly

At certain times of the year, businesses may go through peak periods, project influxes, and mounting workloads. Responding to the ups and downs of the market is essential to keeping the business running.

With GoGet’s 24/7 availability, including public holidays, businesses are able to respond to these changes by employing the part-time manpower, known as GoGetters, they need at any point in time.

Businesses can build and customise their own on-demand workforce as well. For example, if you’re in need of two Administrative staff, a few headcounts for Marketing, and three dispatchers, you can easily upload these jobs onto the GoGet app with a single click. Through the app, you will also be able to track and manage multiple jobs and shifts.

Reinforce Morale & Support Your Full-Time Staff

Speaking of peak periods, it’s definite that pressure and mounting workloads could tire out your current full-time employees, causing a decrease in focus and productivity.

Dispatchers may be overworked due to the increasing amount of deliveries causing delays and errors in deliveries. Or maybe, your customer service agents aren’t able to respond to every customer query which has led to a drop in your company’s customer service rating.

Bringing in skilled and reliable GoGetters to lighten the load can prevent these issues which in turn can alleviate stress, improve morale, and increase the well-being of your full-time employees.  What’s more is that once you have hired GoGetters before, you may add them into your favourite pool if you like them and hire the same people again next time just at a click!

With GoGetters supporting your business, full-time employees can focus on more important and urgent tasks that require their expertise. Additionally, GoGetters can also fill in for employees who are taking sick or maternity leave, as well as hours that are not covered by full-time employees.

Easy On The Company’s Budget

Apart from the long process of hiring full-time employees, it is also costly and can take a chunk out of the allocated company budget for that quarter. Through GoGet, hiring skilled and experienced part-timers can be an effective way to save on costs and time, especially when full-time staff is not yet needed.

With GoGet pay-when-you-need structure, GoGetters are only paid through GoGet credits which will be deducted from your account once the job is completed.

For example, the average salary for a full-time waiter or waitress in Malaysia amounts to around
RM 1,636 per month.
 If your business is in need of a waiter or waitress only during Fridays, it would make sense to hire a part-time waiter or waitress that would only cost an average of RM100 a day, which would save you RM1,236 a month.

Get Matched With The Right Part-Timers In Seconds

To be a part of the GoGet community, GoGetters are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and experience to complete the required task at hand. This is made sure by GoGet as all GoGetters go through an extensive verification process that involves an identification check and training.

GoGetters are also upheld by GoGet’s User Quality Management Policy, which ensures that job performances are of quality and up to the expectations of GoGet’s users.

Business and regular users can connect with a variety of skilled GoGetters through the GoGet app within seconds after posting a job.

Before accepting a GoGetter, users can also request to manually approve a GoGetter for further screening and peace of mind. Users can interview their GoGetters face to face, conduct phone interviews, and also request for their GoGetter’s resume.

Apart from making sure that GoGetters are qualified and verified, businesses may also have peace of mind in getting fully vaccinated GoGetters and have absolute control over verifying it.

***

With more than 310,000 community members, 5,000 businesses, and 30,000 GoGetters and counting, GoGet has made it simple and seamless to obtain the part-time workforce you need at any time through their on-demand platform that connects businesses with verified flexible part-timers.

Get #Back2Business with free 6 hours worth of staff with BACK2BIZ up till 7 November 2021. Hire one today on
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November 2021 Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged At 4.3%

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The latest labour report from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) indicated that Malaysia’s unemployment rate for November 2021 remained the same as the previous month at 4.3%.

Despite the unchanged unemployment rate, however, the number of unemployed individuals dipped from October’s 705,000 persons to 694,400 persons in November. This is the first time that Malaysia’s number of unemployed individuals was reduced to below 700,000 persons since April 2020.

“The labour force situation in November 2021 held steady with continuing employment growth and reducing number of unemployed persons as the revival of more economic and social activities has stimulated a positive vibe to the labour market,” the chief statistician of DOSM, Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin commented with regard to the situation.

Datuk Seri Uzir explained that another five states had moved into Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan during November – except for Kelantan and Sarawak, who were both still caught in Phase 3. “Additionally, the overall [full] vaccination rate remained in an increase, while the number of daily Covid-19 cases continued to decline. These encouraging circumstances resulted in more travelling activities domestic and abroad during the month, hence influencing the labour market in November 2021,” he further said.

The chief statistician also shared that 83.8% of those in the unemployed category was made up of the actively unemployed – defined as those who are actively seeking jobs. This group declined by 1.3% from the previous month. The number of those who were inactively unemployed, on the other hand, dipped 2.5% from 115,400 persons in October to 112,600 persons in November.

Meanwhile, the number of employed persons continued its upward trend for the fourth consecutive month, increasing 0.4% month-on-month to record 15.61 million persons in November (as compared to 15.55 million persons in October). Of this figure, the employees’ category accounted for 76.9% of the group – with a growth of 0.2% from the previous month – whereas the own-account worker category grew by 0.8%, logging in 2.63 million persons in November as compared to 2.61 million persons in October. The remaining number of employed individuals fell under the unpaid family worker and employer categories.

Commenting on the overall labour force situation in Malaysia, Datuk Seri Uzir said that Malaysia has been gradually improving since August 2021 as most economic and social activities were allowed to operate in accordance to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). This, in turn, translates to more job opportunities.

“With the recent flood disasters that hit the central and east coast of the country, the impact is foreseen to be more localised and may not be substantial to the entire labour market. Besides, the recovery path also may face some challenges with the presence of a new Covid-19 variant of Omicron,” the chief statistician further noted.

(Source: DOSM [
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ATX, Mastercard Roll Out Mastercard Bill Pay In Malaysia

Digital payments service provider ATX Fintech Holdings Sdn Bhd has collaborated with Mastercard Inc to introduce a new bill management and payment tool that allows consumers to view and consolidate bills from multiple billers. Dubbed Mastercard Bill Pay, this makes Malaysia the first country in the Asia Pacific region to roll out the facility for consumers.

With this new tool, Malaysians will be able to view, pay, and manage various types of bills all in one place – on ATX’s digital wallet, GOPAY, or its online payment platform,
PAYHUB2U
. Some bills that can be viewed and managed through Mastercard Bill Pay include your telco, utilities, council, parking, insurance, and subscription bills.

“With Mastercard Bill Pay, customers can make bill payments through one app with varying options, such as linking their bank accounts and saving their card credentials. Consumers will also have access to features such as real-time reminders on unpaid bills so that they can keep better track of statements and payment due dates,” said the chief executive officer and founder of ATX, Sashie Kumar, adding that it has integrated 13 billers at present.

Sashie also shared that the launch of Mastercard Bill Pay is aimed at addressing some of the inconveniences that consumers experience when paying their bills, such as having to remember multiple login credentials in order to access each biller’s websites. “Mastercard Bill Pay provides efficiency, transparency, speed, and accessibility for consumers by providing multiple payment options and real-time communication,” he said.

Additionally, Sashie shared that users can look forward to future updates that will see the bill management tool equipped with several new features soon, including payment scheduling, e-bill viewing, bill analytic dashboards (in the GOPAY app), as well as payment instalment options. ATX is also planning to increase the number of billers in the tool through more partnerships to provide more options and convenience for consumers.

Meanwhile, country manager of Mastercard (Malaysia & Brunei), Beena Pothen highlighted that consumers are not the only ones who will benefit from Mastercard Bill Pay; billers, too, can enjoy a measure of convenience via the tool. “Rather than the bill presentment options, the collection part becomes a lot easier for the merchants. So the merchants are willing to pay a small fee for the convenience that they would get,” she explained.

Beena also shared that although Malaysians pay over RM113 billion via a bulk of more than one billion bills every year, only 50% of them are digitised. Hence, she believes that Mastercard Bill Pay is aptly positioned to not just make bill payments more seamless and secure, but also to help boost the adoption of digital payments among Malaysians.

(Sources:
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Razer Cash Lets You Pay For Apps On Google Play Store Offline At 7-Eleven

Malaysian Android smartphone users can now pay for their Google Play Store in-app transactions offline at 7-Eleven outlets nationwide, thanks to a new online-to-offline (O2O) payment partnership between Razer Fintech’s Razer Cash solution and Google.

Razer Cash allows Google Play Store users to purchase Google Play in-app items or top up Google Play credits and pay for them with cash offline at 7-Eleven. According to Razer, this O2O solution addresses the needs of users who wish to purchase digital goods but are unable to do so due to lack of a credit card, debit card, or an internet-ready bank account.

“With Razer Cash, we can now open up a new channel for users to gain access to Google’s in-app products,” said Razer Fintech CEO Limeng Lee. “This partnership underlines Razer Fintech’s commitment to work with a best-in class industry leader such as Google to create and deliver practical financial solutions for the general public especially in the emerging markets.”

To use Razer Cash for your Google Play Store transaction, just make your purchase as usual and select Razer Cash/7-Eleven as your payment method. Take a screenshot of the transaction details, head to your nearest 7-Eleven, and tell the cashier you want to pay for Razer Cash and give them the details. Razer Cash is currently available at the 2,761 7-Eleven stores across Malaysia. This same method of payment is also utilised by Razer Fintech’s other partners such as
Lazada
, Shopee, and Agoda.

According to Eng Sheng Guan, Head of Razer Merchant Services, the acceptance of Razer Cash represents the deepening partnership between Razer Fintech and Google; in Thailand and Malaysia, Razer Fintech has already offered
Google Play Store gift cards at physical stores
. You can buy the Google Play gift cards at 7-Eleven in denominations of RM50, RM100, and RM200 and use them to top up your Google Play balance – another way to pay for your online purchases in cash.

You can find out more about
Razer Cash
 here.

(Source:
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    Xim

    2 years ago

Why after I made the payment at 7E for my Starbucks reload. It did not reflect on my Starbucks card even after 4 hours?

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Join GoldenHome Kitchen To Kickstart Your Business Venture Today

The pandemic has redefined the meaning of home for many of us. Before, a home might serve only a single purpose which is providing us with a safe place to rest after a long day out. Now, it has become a focal point for a lot of activities including work, dining, fitness, entertainment, and more. It has become more important than ever for homeowners to create a quality living space that allows them to separate business from leisure and enjoy myriad activities under one roof.

With that, GoldenHome, a furnishing provider based in China, is now offering Malaysians the opportunity to join them as a distributor or investor. GoldenHome is an established provider of high-end integrated kitchen cabinets and custom furnishings including closet systems, vanity suites, and interior doors. With more than 3,000 stores around the world including in the United States, Australia, and Southeast Asia, tens of thousands of families are enjoying GoldenHome’s products every day.

If you’re thinking about venturing into the furnishing industry, here are four reasons why you could consider joining GoldenHome and leveraging their success to build your business.

1.
High-production capacity

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When running a business, you will want to have a healthy inventory at all times so there won’t be interruptions to distribution. Plus, this way, you will also have the flexibility to expand your business. GoldenHome specialises not just in the front-end part of the furnishing business like sales and installation services, but also in back-end operations from research and development to manufacturing.

They have five global production bases spread out in Xiamen (Fujian), Siyang (Jiangsu), Chengdu (Sichuan), Thailand, and the United States. The production base in Xiamen, which is also where GoldenHome is headquartered at, spans more than 200,000 square metres. With a number of fully automatic production lines, the company is capable of supplying high-quality products. All production bases are well-equipped with German-based HOMAG’s woodworking machinery and software systems as well as other advanced manufacturing facilities.

2.
Creating beautiful homes round the world

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As mentioned earlier, GoldenHome has a strong global presence with stores and production facilities across the world including four showrooms in Malaysia itself. Now that they have hit the shores of our nation, they are looking for more distributors to join their global family so more Malaysians can enjoy beautiful homes.

As seen on GoldenHome’s website, there is a plethora of designs to choose from whether it’s one that boasts an air of modern minimalism or one that exudes luxury. As GoldenHome serves customers from all over the world, the collections are varied to suit all needs and preferences using materials such as ceramic, quartz stone, and more.

As our perspectives of quality living changed with the pandemic, many families might be looking for a more comfortable, aesthetically-pleasing living environment. For instance, if they’re cooking and eating in more these days, a beautifully-designed custom kitchen cabinet could elevate the look of the entire kitchen and dining area while providing functional benefits as well.

3.
Reaching an established status

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Since its inception in 1999, GoldenHome has been focused on ensuring quality, increasing productivity, and achieving more in research and development. Their efforts were proven to be fruitful when in January 2017, GoldenHome was one of the first companies in the home kitchen cabinet furnishing segment to successfully get listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Since then, it has gone on to set up production facilities in the United States and more recently, in Thailand. They have even participated in commercial projects around the world as they continue expanding.

4.
Constantly evolving with changing times

In the digital era, it’s important for companies to leverage advanced technologies to stay ahead regardless of the industry. GoldenHome is one of the first companies in its industry to incorporate data mining and artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its manufacturing process.

Due to its research and development efforts, GoldenHome has been certified as the ‘National Kitchen Industrial Design Centre’ in China. It has also participated in the Intelligent Manufacturing Integrated Standardisation and New Mode Application Project, introduced by the National Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Product quality has always been a priority in GoldenHome’s operations and it has stayed committed to practices that meet international standards such as the ISO 9001 Certification and the Global GreenTag.

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Now that more people have a flexible work arrangement and are working, eating, cooking, and exercising at home, there might be more demand for high-quality modern home furnishing. Besides, we have more access to unique home designs from around the world on social platforms nowadays and might get inspired to install custom furnishing for our homes.

GoldenHome is now in Malaysia and is looking for potential investors throughout the nation in Penang, Johor, Perak, Sarawak, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, and Kedah. It is also seeking interested distributors in the Klang Valley area, namely Petaling Jaya, Subang, Puchong, Wangsa Maju, Bukit  Jalil, Shah Alam, and Kajang to join its global brand. As a business partner of GoldenHome, you stand to receive support in various areas including operations, team training, advertising, installation service, and more.

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Extreme New Year Resolutions to Save Money

It’s more or less official that 2014 is going to be mighty difficult on our wallets: the
increase in electricity tariff,
 petrol, assessment,
stationery
, and possibly tolls as well, will leave us little to work with next year.

Of course, every year people around the globe look to make resolutions to be healthier, happier and financially fitter and many Malaysians are going to be getting in on the act too.

Just for fun, we scoured the internet and asked around for the most extreme money saving resolutions.

It’s really for laughs, but hey, if you’re interested in giving it a go… we won’t be responsible for what happens!

Save electricity

Light candles at night instead of turning on the lights.

Invite yourself over to different neighbour’s homes every night to watch television.

Build an energy generating turbine in the backyard.

Save water

Take fewer showers.

If you’ve applied for gym membership in a bid to lose weight; take all your showers and general hygiene practices to the gym washroom.

Wear clothes multiple times before washing.

Warning
: these tips may also result in you losing friends, clients and possibly your job too as you may not smell altogether rosy! If you’d like more legitimate ideas: here’s an interesting blog
post on water saving

Save fuel

Walk to work. Even if takes three hours. Who needs gym membership?

Or use the help of human-fuelled mobile contraptions such as skateboards, roller-skates or a bicycle.

Ration food and work from home. No one leaves the house. Ever (Norman Bates would be proud).

Save money in general

Ciggies too expensive? Roll your own with random leaves and newspaper (this is a joke. Please don’t try it!).

Become a hermit. Who needs friends and extra social outing spending? Stay home. Preferably alone and in the dark since you reek (from saving water and not showering) and are trying to save electricity.

Try the homeless route. Houses cost a lot to live in maintain. Nothing saves money quite like not having one. Stay with relatives, friends, your boss or in a 24-hour McDonalds.

Yes, we are being funny! But then again, as our wallets get flattened continuously from one price rise to another, one does start to wonder where reality ends and ludicrousness begins.

In all seriousness, what will you be resolving to do in 2014?

Images courtesy of Freedigitalphotos.net and Wikimedia Commons.

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AmBank Reveals Its New Signature Priority Banking Metal Visa Infinite Credit Card

Two weeks after sharing a
teaser
, AmBank has unveiled its new AmBank Signature Priority Banking Metal Visa Infinite credit card. Marketed as an exclusive card “forged for the few” in sleek silver metal with a minimalist design, the card is offered by invitation only and allows cardmembers to enjoy 10x AmBonus Points for overseas spend, access to LoungeKey services and Plaza Premium Lounges, along with various other perks.

Specifically, the 10x AmBonus Points reward is only applicable to card transactions outside of Malaysia, and is not valid for online transactions regardless of the country that the cardmember is in. The AmBonus Points earned can then be converted to air miles via frequent flyer or travel reward programmes to redeem free flights, including Enrich, Asia Miles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, and AirAsia BIG. There are more than 50 airline partners to choose from.

Other notable benefits that cardmembers can also tap into using the new AmBank Signature Priority Banking Metal Visa Infinite credit card include exclusive access to LoungeKey services (no registration or reservations required) as well as Plaza Premium Lounge access. The LoungeKey programme offers top-tier facilities at over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide, such as retail, dining and spa offers – and can be accessed using the LoungeKey app with Digital Pass. Meanwhile, Plaza Premium Lounges are available in over 50 countries, both locally and internationally.

On top of these, AmBank Signature Priority Banking Metal Visa Infinite cardmembers will also be entitled to complimentary perks such as Club Marriott Malaysia membership, Tableapp Elite membership, and 2-for-2 dining deals at selected hotels and resorts. Other benefits to the card include VISA concierge services, 0% easy payment plans, and the provision of a Covid-19 insurance programme (exclusive for AmBank Visa Infinite cardholders only).

AmBank Signature Priority banking customers who are selected to hold the card will also be happy to know that the new card does not come with any annual fee charges; it is free for life with no conditions attached. This also applies to the first three supplementary cards, with the fourth supplementary card onwards seeing a fee of RM188 p.a.. If you wish to become an AmBank Signature Priority banking customer, you need to have deposits or investments of RM200,000 and more with the bank, or investments of RM150,000.

All in all, the new AmBank Signature Priority Banking Metal Visa Infinite credit card appears to be designed for the highest-end of the market with considerable perks for overseas spending and plenty of travel and accommodation benefits bundled in. With many countries gradually reopening their international borders after almost two years of lockdowns, this card’s launch seems quite well-timed.

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    SIM SIM

    1 year ago

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7 Real Jobs You Can Do Professionally Without a Degree

Have you heard the story of Nur Farahanis who was
convicted of running an unregistered private dental clinic
? She reportedly had no official qualifications to do so and learned her skills from watching YouTube videos.

Pretending to be a professional to get paid like a professional is a bit silly (not to mention
illegal
), but we understand the motivation behind it. We all want to make more money, but getting the proper education for it can be expensive or even inaccessible for some of us. Still, you don’t always need to pay for and go through years of schooling to earn a lot. Here are some lucrative career paths you can take that doesn’t require a bachelor’s degree:

1. Air Traffic Controller

Average Annual Salary: RM52,833

Earn Up to:

RM76,000

You can’t directly apply to be one without a Bachelor’s Degree, but you can work your way up from an air traffic assistant position. A position which requires just a university diploma as a minimum. You do need to pass their training and undergo a medical examination however, as the job can be quite demanding physically.

Your duties involve communicating and helping various aircraft where they need to be in an orderly and safe manner. You’ll have some irregular hours, but this line of work tends not to overwork their personnel, since focus and attention is paramount.

2. Lift Technician

Average Annual Salary: RM67,200

Earn Up to:

RM84,000

Also known as elevator mechanic or elevator technician, this can be considered a subdivision of general facility maintenance and repair. It requires you to either learn on the job or else go through vocational training. A degree is not necessary and won’t help you earn more either.

People who work on lifts are compensated very well not only because there’s an element of danger to a lift that doesn’t work properly, but also because the trade of lift maintenance and repair has few skilled labourers relative to how ubiquitous lifts are in urban life.

3. Personal Trainer

Average Annual Salary: RM54,000

Earn Up to:

RM100,000

If you’re already a gym junkie, this line of work is already available for you. As long as you’re fit as a fiddle, have the time and access to a gym, you can start your own personal training business. No diploma or degree necessary. Although, if you’re looking for a higher level of clientele, a formal education in related fields will definitely help.

How much you earn here depends on how much you work for your clients. You need to find them, train them enough that they see results, but not too hard that they fire you as their trainer. Naturally, the highest-earning personal trainers are the ones who work hard for their clients.

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4. Firefighter

Average Annual Salary: RM48,000

Earn Up to:

RM115,000

There are different categories of firefighter personnel and the higher administrative levels get paid more, and you need a degree to apply. But you can
also
 work your way up into those positions by starting out at an entry-level position that only requires a university diploma.

Firefighters are paid handsomely for both the hazard they need to brave through and the ‘always on-call’ nature of the job. Keep in mind however, that they do need you to pass a physical assessment that tests for your BMI, height, and medical condition.

5. Real Estate Agent

Average Annual Salary: RM67,000

Earn Up to:

RM120,000

You don’t need a degree or diploma to be a real estate agent, but you do need to attend a real estate negotiator course and get certified to be a legal real estate negotiator. The course runs you about RM636 and takes two days. Once you’ve done this, you need to be accepted by a real estate company who can then register your real estate negotiator number to the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents. After that, you can start selling real estate.

Much like the personal trainer job, your income is determined by how much you can sell. Since there are currently plenty of online property marketplaces that makes it easier to promote your listing, this job can be done with a lot less effort than it used to. However, you still need to work hard to find buyers and get that commission.

6. Events Manager

Average Annual Salary: RM60,000

Earn Up to:

RM120,000

Typically a related diploma or degree would help, but they’re secondary to experience in handling and managing events. Education in this field is tricky since the job of an events manager often relies on connecting various disparate parties and elements together. These variables (vendors, location, transportation, etc) all change from day to day and the true value of an events manager is in how well they adapt to these fluctuation dynamics.

The work can be stressful and quite demanding, and the adaptability factor that’s expected from seasoned events managers is highly valued.

7. Flight Attendant

Average Annual Salary: RM48,000

Earn Up to:

RM140,000

An SPM-level education is all you need to start pursuing this career path. However, you also need to be presentable, be well-groomed, have a pleasant disposition, speak well, and look good. If you have all that, you’re good to go.

You’re paid well since the job also requires you to be able to act in an emergency. Not many people are aware of this but rudimentary medical assistance and ability to notice and manage potentially dangerous situations are also required of flight attendants. The travel allowance also contributes to your take home pay.

As you can see, there are plenty of jobs that pay really well without you having to spend too much time or money in formal education. So the next time you feel an itch to try your hand at a job you’re not quite qualified for, click back here to see the many different options out there that are readily available.

While you’re shopping around for a new job, remember to save up and build your emergency fund so you have something to spend with while you’re between jobs. For the best savings account in Malaysia,
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Deputy Finance Minister: Not Necessary To Reintroduce GST For Now

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Deputy Finance Minister I, Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah has commented that the government does not see a necessity to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST) at this point in time. This is as Malaysia’s economy is enjoying a strong recovery momentum, recording a growth of 6.9% in the first half of 2022 (1H22).

“In this regard, the government is confident that the national economy will achieve a growth projection of between 5.3% and 6.3% for the year 2022,” said Datuk Mohd Shahar, adding that the country’s recovery is also underpinned by increased domestic and foreign demand, as well as a stronger labour market.

The issue of reintroducing the GST has been discussed frequently enough over the past two years. Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin first brought up the
possibility of its reimplementation back in 2020
, as there had been strong criticisms against the current sales and services tax (SST) model.

Fast forward to 2022, the government
continues to express an interest in bringing back the GST
, although the Finance Ministry also said that it is
still evaluating the suitability of reimplementing it
. The ministry further emphasised that the
timing must be right
 in order to do so, and that the government will
improve the GST if it is reintroduced
.

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Malaysia had originally utilised the SST module between the 1970s to 2014, after which it was replaced with the GST. The government subsequently reverted back to the SST in 2018.

Aside from commenting on the reimplementation of the GST, Datuk Mohd Shahar also highlighted that Budget 2023 – which is set to be
tabled on 7 October 2022
 – will focus on
reform initiatives to improve the people’s wellbeing and to boost the country’s resilience against future shocks
. Additionally, he reiterated that the national inflation level for 1H22 (2.5%) is much lower than the inflation rate in other countries due to the implementation of price control measures and government subsidies.

“Without the subsidies provided for basic goods, it is estimated that
inflation would reach 11.4%
,” said Datuk Mohd Shahar, adding that the expenditure for aid and subsidies was estimated to
be at RM77.7 billion
 – much higher than the original allocation of RM31 billion provided in Budget 2022.

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Several Maybank Services, Including Debit Card & M2U, Are Currently Facing Disruptions

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Maybank has notified customers that several of its services are temporarily unavailable, including the FPX payment platform, debit card usage, and MAE by Maybank2u (MAE) app. It is also experiencing intermittent slowness on its Maybank2u app and website.

“Kindly be informed that our FPX (Financial Process Exchange) payment platform, debit card usage, and MAE app are temporarily unavailable, and we are currently experiencing intermittent slowness on M2U MY app and Maybank2u web,” the bank shared on its social media, with updates as of 1.25pm. It also apologised for any inconvenience caused, and said that it is working to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

Reports of slowness on Maybank’s platforms have been trickling in since morning, with some users stating that the Maybank2u website also went down earlier at around 9am. The bank has not shared any reasons as to why this is happening.

This is the second time this month that Maybank is facing disruptions to its services, with the
previous disruption having happened just a week ago
. We will update this post when Maybank resolves the issue or offers an explanation.

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