Malaysians are generally a friendly bunch and, in some neighbourhoods, everyone is part of one big happy communal family. But not all neighbourhoods are pleasant places, with even less pleasant people living in them. Here are the seven worst neighbours you could have the misfortune of living next door to. 1. The complainer Returning home […]
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You earn, save part of your income, and then spend the rest. The difference between money-savvy people and the spendthrift is spending wisely. When you practice smart spending, your money stretches further. This translates to saving more money. When you recognise your spending follies, you start to save more money. Identify your bad spending habits […]
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Let’s look at Malaysia’s average life expectancy. Statistically, as at 2016, Malaysians are expected to live to 75 plus. We are living longer than most of our neighbours. Singapore’s retirement age is 62. Britain’s retirement age is expected to be 67 come 2030. The focus here is not about senior citizens living longer but about […]
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When buying a home, the emphasis tends to be on “location, location, location”. That’s why all property ads mention that a home is located near highways, schools, or MRT stations and so on. However, location is not the only factor. Before putting down your hard-earned money on buying a home, remember to consider other aspects […]
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THE outbreak of the Covid-19 has significantly reduced the average sales of businesses across multiple industries and will play negatively on the local property market, says a senior real estate marketing consultant. “Many developers are already struggling to keep their heads above water. With daily updates, new information, and more confirmed cases, the long term […]
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There are many disagreements about inflation numbers. The man on the street will say that inflation numbers are actually higher than what the government says. The government will say that the inflation numbers are based on a basket of goods and it’s not a number plucked out of nowhere. Very high inflation numbers are not […]
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BEIJING (REUTERS) – New home prices in China grew at their weakest pace in nearly two years in January, as the economy slows and a fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak brings the country’s property market to a standstill. Worryingly, analysts say the worst is yet to come for the property market, noting that with stepped-up measures to contain the […]
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Being secretly filmed by a hidden camera is a traumatic experience for any unsuspecting traveller. In 2017, a couple staying in an Airbnb unit in Japan noticed a green light from a smoke detector in their bedroom. Dismantling the device, they found it was actually a well-disguised camera recording everything in the bedroom, the Korean […]
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SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – The fortunes of two of Asia’s hottest property markets are diverging. Singapore is now ranked No. 1 for real estate investment prospects in terms of price increases in 2020. Hong Kong, buffeted by months of violent anti-government protests, has plunged to the bottom of the list from 14th place in 2019. That is […]
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HOLLYWOOD: The world’s first guitar-shaped hotel has officially opened its doors, bringing a distinct silhouette to the city skyline of Hollywood, Florida. The US$1.5 billion Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood hosted a glitzy launch party to fete its long-awaited opening last week, with a guest list that included Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman and […]
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