Ringgit and Sense

Producer Jake Lim sits down with Dr. Paul Anthony, Senior Lecturer II, Faculty of Business & Law, Taylor’s University this week on Ringgit & Sense to get a low-down on tariffs - why governments implement them, how free trade agreements fit in the picture, how they affect consumers as well as businesses. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Ringgit & Sense this week, we take a closer look at the aftermath of the Putra Heights explosion. Producer Jake Lim speaks with Dr Joshua Netto, Director of Blue Stone Management on the damage to properties and infrastructure, and Gor Sheau Shuenn, Head of Financial Planning at Alpine Advisory shares insights on insurance coverage and how victims can begin the claims process. Image Cre...

This week producer Jake Lim will be joined by Jennifer Chua, licensed Financial Advisor at UOB Kay Hian in discussing what’s involved in planning for your parents’ aged care. Image Credits: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, producer Jake Lim sits down with Linnet Lee, Director at Resolute Planning to talk about planning for your own aged care - firstly because more and more people are choosing to be childless nowadays, subverting the Asian trope of “my children will take care of me”, and even for people who do have children, they might not be able to take care of you when you’re in your golden years. Image...

It is once again tax season - has been for a while - which is why producer Jake Lim will be sitting down with Poovarni Rajagopal, Founder and Tax Partner at Invatex Consulting to remind everyone the tax reliefs available as well as talk about some common questions about tax filing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim continues the thread he started last week by discussing how much it costs to raise a primary school-aged child with Annie Hor, a qualified financial advisor at Harveston Capital. Do tune in to find out some of the costs of rasing a child that you might not have thought about. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim is joined by Wei Zhi, a financial coach, social media influencer and mother of a 7 year old to talk about the expenses associated with childbirth, as well as the costs of raising a young child. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim talks to Shing Yee Ling, licensed financial planner at VKA Wealth Planners about the retirement gap between men and women, in conjunction with International Women’s Day happening this Saturday. They’ll unpack some of the reasons behind why this disparity exists, and what the ladies out there can do to secure their financial future. Image Credit:...

On Ringgit & Sense this week, producer Jake Lim will be joined by Jon Ng, founder & CEO of DearTime, a local insurance company to talk about whether you should leave your cushy, high-paying office job to start your own business. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ocean Pon, licensed financial planner talks about what the best ways are to grow your kids angpao money and Ng Pui Yee, founder of Little Tauke, a financial literacy program for kids, discusses how to get your child to engage with financial literacy topics. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fazrul Farouk, licensed financial planner at I-MAX Financial discusses the 2024/2025 Belanjawanku and Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) that was announced by EPF in December last year. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Neoh, Head of Financial Planning with VKA Wealth Planners, and Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor at dsf.my have a chat with us about the various things you should consider when buying a car. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ringgit and Sense, producer Jake Lim prepares to greet the lunar year of the Snake, which is happening next Wednesday, with Master Kenny Hoo from Good Feng Shui Geomantic Research. Master Kenny will be sharing about what sectors might be doing well in 2025 from a Feng Shui perspective, as well as give us an idea of how each zodiac will fare in the coming months ahead. Image Credit: Sh...

This week on Ringgit and Sense, producer Jake Lim will be joined by Shazrul Ariff Suhaimi, Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute to talk about the lack of financial resilience in Malaysians under the age of 30. They’ll be discussing what’s behind the low savings, high debt and low financial literacy that’s plaguing this demographic, as well as what systemic changes can be put in place...

This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim will be joined by Linnet Lee, Licensed Director of Resolute Planning to talk about budgeting for Chinese New Year, since the festive season is right around the corner. They’ll be discussing what the market rate is for angpow nowadays, how much banquets might cost your family per head, whether you really need to buy new outfits every year, and mor...

This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim speaks to Idham Idris, Director of Corporate Treasury Investment Services at Wealth Vantage Advisory about taking stock of your debt coming into the new year. They’ll be talking about good debt that you can consider taking on, bad ones you might want to avoid, how to properly assess the amount of debt you have, how to go about clearing them effec...

This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim sits down with stock broker and financial content creator, HY Tan, otherwise known as doitduit to discuss the financial aspects you need to consider when you’re planning your trips, whether local or overseas. They’ll be talking about some expenses which are often overlooked, some tips on getting cheaper accommodations and plane tickets, and more....

Leticia Hsu, wedding planner at Elysium Weddings talks to us about the costs associated with weddings. We discuss how much the average Malaysian couple spends for weddings nowadays, what takes up the biggest chunks out of a wedding budget, how to decide who pays for what, some commonly overlooked expenses, and more. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Ian Wong, licensed financial planner as well as CEO & Founder of Uno Advisers sits down with us to talk about evaluating your financial achievements, assessing your assets and what to look out for when investing for next year. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legacy planning ensures that your wishes are honored after your lifetime. By understanding the essentials of wills and probate, you can create a clear plan that does away with any uncertainty of your intentions, minimizes legal complexities, and provides financial security for your loved ones. Joining us for this conversation is Felix Neoh, Director of Financial Planning, Finwealth Management and...

Discover how insurance can be leveraged to build and sustain wealth across generations, serving as a reliable cornerstone in your legacy planning. Alvis Wee, Chief Distribution & Marketing Officer, and Nicholas Lee, Head of Product & Pricing, Sun Life Malaysia explains the importance of protecting your wealth, how you can do it, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim is joined by Ang Weina, Tax Partner at Deloitte Malaysia in going through what expenses you should be making by the end of this year to qualify for individual income tax relief, which reliefs you’re eligible for, and how much the reliefs are. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ringgit & Sense, our producer Jake Lim will be having a conversation with Ku Sim Ling, an HR expert with 20 years of experience in the industry about work appraisals, how best to ask your boss for a raise or a promotion, and things to keep in mind when you’re looking for a job. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're having a conversation with Rachel Liew, Certified Financial Planner and Patience Chen, licensed counsellor about why some people have such extreme mindsets regarding their finances, and how you can start shifting your attitude and have a more healthy relationship with money. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ringgit & Sense we sit down with Jeremy Goh, Service Director at MalaysiaFuneral.com to discuss something many have trouble talking about: the financial implications of losing a loved one, or even your own funeral. We will be talking about the costs involved, how you can broach the topic with your family, and more. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...