Monthly Archives: June 2008

Wealth distribution differs between a Muslim and Non-muslim

This is an excerpt of a news item from Bernama: KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The distribution of wealth based on a will is not the same for a Muslim and non-Muslim, Amanah Raya Bhd group managing director, Datuk Ahmad … Continue reading

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Local manufacturers are starting to worry

How will the increase in fuel costs affect the industries in Penang? Here is an immediate reaction from the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM)’s northern branch chairman, OK Lee. He said that any increase in fuel and electricity costs borne … Continue reading

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KL stocks, ringgit take a hit

This is a story from the Associated Press today: KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Malaysia’s benchmark stock index fell 2.4 percent today — and bonds and the currency reeled — after the government sharply cut energy subsidies to shore up … Continue reading

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Keeping your kids covered

(This article originally appeared in Singapore’s TheNewPaper last Saturday):  THOSE who depend on your income – from young children to elderly parents – also depend on you to have a life insurance policy. Here’s what you need to know about … Continue reading

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