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October 2026
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SPM 2026 Exam Dates: What Parents Actually Need to Mark on the Calendar
The official SPM 2026 timetable is out. Instead of asking parents to read a long PDF, this guide focuses on the main exam period, earlier practical components and the family logistics worth planning now.
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KWSP Account 3 Withdrawal: What Does Taking Out RM1,000 Really Cost?
Akaun Fleksibel is designed to be withdrawable. The real question is not whether you can take the money, but what future growth you give up. Here is RM500, RM1,000 and RM3,000 under 4%, 5% and 6% assumptions.
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Malaysia Tax Relief 2026: Receipts You Should Start Keeping Now
Tax season is often difficult not because e-Filing is hard, but because the receipt you need is already missing. Here is a practical 2026 checklist for medical, education, lifestyle, insurance and first-home loan documents.
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PTPTN First Class Exemption 2026: First Class No Longer Means Automatic Waiver
Many Malaysians still remember the old shortcut: graduate with First Class and your PTPTN loan is waived. In 2026, that is no longer the full story. IPTA status, household income, study mode and the application deadline now matter too.
September 2026
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Scammed in Malaysia? Do These 3 Things First
If you have just realised you were scammed, do not waste the first moments researching the scam. Call NSRC 997, contact the relevant bank, then lodge a police report. Here is the simplest order to follow.
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EPF Says RM650,000 Is ‘Adequate’: How Much Should You Have From Age 25?
EPF’s Retirement Income Adequacy framework sets RM650,000 as the Adequate Savings target. We break down the age-based milestones from 25 onwards and what RM650k really means for retirement.
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New MyKad Is Here: Do You Need to Replace Your Old IC Now?
Malaysia’s new-generation MyKad has started rolling out, but existing cards do not need to be replaced immediately. Here is what JPN says about old cards, aid and subsidies, and when replacing your IC actually makes sense.
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Malaysia OPR at 2.75%: What Does It Actually Mean for Your Housing Loan?
Malaysia's OPR is currently 2.75%. See what that means for RM300k, RM500k and RM800k housing loans, including how a 0.25 percentage-point rate change could affect monthly instalments.
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Malaysia Budget 2027: When Is It and What Should Malaysians Actually Watch For?
Malaysia's Budget 2027 will be tabled on 9 October 2026 at 4PM. Here's what is already confirmed, what remains only a pre-budget priority, and what to watch for on STR, SARA, tax relief, housing, healthcare and cost of living.
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Malaysia's RM3 Million e-Invoice Threshold: Does Your Business Still Need to Comply?
Malaysia's e-Invoice exemption threshold has moved to RM3 million, but turnover alone doesn't tell the whole story. Here's how businesses at RM500k, RM1m, RM2m, RM3m and RM4m should think about the new rules and what small businesses should prepare now.
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Malaysia Car Loans Changed in 2026: Flat Rate, Reducing Balance and Rule of 78 Explained
Malaysia's hire-purchase rules changed from June 2026, but banks are still transitioning. Here's what Flat Rate, Reducing Balance, Rule of 78 and EIR mean for new buyers, existing borrowers and early settlement.
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Medical Card Premium Going Up? Malaysia's 10% Measure and MediAsas Explained
Did your medical card premium jump from RM200 to RM250 or RM300? Here's what BNM's interim 10% measure actually covers, why your total increase can still be higher, and what Malaysia's upcoming MediAsas plan may offer in 2027.
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TNB 800kWh Rule: What Happens at 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000kWh?
Malaysia's domestic electricity bill protection threshold has been raised from 600kWh to 800kWh. Here's what it means for households using 500–1,000kWh, including AFA, the RM10 retail charge, 8% SST and the October bill adjustment.
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Malaysia Passport Ranking 2026: What Does 183 Destinations Actually Mean?
Malaysia ranks 7th globally in the 2026 Henley Passport Index with an access score of 183. Here’s what that number actually means, how Malaysia compares with Singapore, and why visa-free, VOA, ETA and eVisa are not the same thing.
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