The real cost of owning a car in Malaysia
A RM1,000-a-month car really costs closer to RM1,500. Here's the 10% rule, the 9-year loan trap, and how much car your salary can actually carry.
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How global news quietly hits your Malaysian wallet
When oil spikes overseas or markets panic, your petrol, groceries and savings feel it. Here's how far-away news reaches your wallet, and what to do.
How your parents quietly shaped your money habits
You didn't learn money from a textbook. You learnt it watching your parents handle bills, debt and stress. Here's how to spot it, and gently rewrite it.
M40 is not rich: why middle-income families still feel stuck
The median Malaysian household earns RM7,017 and still feels broke by month-end. Here's the M40 squeeze in DOSM's own numbers, and what to do about it.
How much emergency fund do you actually need in Malaysia?
A starter buffer plus 3 to 6 months of essentials: here's how much emergency fund you actually need in Malaysia, and how to size it to your real life.
The 7-step Money-It-Right framework for Malaysians
Most money advice tells you what to do. This tells you what to do first. The 7-step Money-It-Right framework, built with Mr Money TV.