In 1961 when Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-haj first mooted the idea of forming a wider federation of Malaysia made up of the federated states of Malaya, Singapore, Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak agreed to join on the understanding that they would be embraced as EQUAL partners in the new federation. Slide taken […]
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That’s how many baby boomers there are in the US alone. Shopping can be a most frustrating experience if you are a baby boomer. Retail businesses are still focusing on the youth market. Either they haven’t read the statistics or are slow to respond to the changing market demographics. Baby boomers (those born between 1946-64)
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Click here to visit the portal. Let’s face it. Age discrimination still exists when it comes to hiring new staff. So whether you are an older worker who has been laid off, a homemaker eager to return to the work force, or a retiree seeking a career change, you might want to read this first
LOOKING FOR WORK AT YOUR AGE? READ THIS FIRST… Read More »
Ever tried broaching the subject of retirement planning with our adult children? Expect the usual responses: “It’s too early. I’m not even 30 yet.” “Not now.” I’ve too many financial commitments at the moment. “I’m earning only Rm2500. That’s barely enough to survive on, what more save for retirement? “Life is so uncertain. Better enjoy
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Calls for help. Is the government listening? Of late there has been a spate of letters in the papers lamenting the lack of financial assistance for retirees and pensioners. Marie Lee’s letter highlights the many difficulties seniors face in their retirement. This is not something new, but reading some of these letters, you can feel
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“Of course!” claims Dr Caldwell Esselstyn. And he has the findings of a 20-year study to prove that changes in diet and nutrition can reverse heart diseases. I must confess I’ve never heard of Dr Esselstyn till I saw him on CNN recently. He was interviewed by Dr Sanjay Gupta for the one-hour programme “The
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The unassuming entrance to Idrus and Asmah’s house. What lies behind those gates is a home that’s worth millions in terms of the love and toil that went into building and nurturing it. It is a home that welcomes all who enter with a genuine old-world charm and hospitality that’s rarely found these days. I
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In case you feel like snapping your fingers and moving your feet in celebration, here’s some raya music from multi-instrumentalist Eizaz Azhar. Enjoy!
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A video excerpt from Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech on 9 August. The following is a transcript of the above speech. The graphics are sourced from the Ministry of Health’s website. They sum up the main points made by the PM regarding healthcare for Singaporeans. “The next five years – there
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Grace Schwermer, 69, with her suitcase containing all her belongings. If you want to retire comfortably and not have to worry about where the next meal is coming from, you need to have at least RM1 million, so the financial experts tell us. If you live in the urban areas, a more realistic figure of
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