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Malaysian money guides

Simple explanations for salary, EPF, loans, housing and invoices.

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SALARYKiraBoss Money Tracker

How to use the KiraBoss Money Tracker

Add income, add commitments, set savings goals — then read your loan load, savings rate and coach tips.

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SALARYtake-home salary in Malaysia

How to calculate take-home salary in Malaysia

Gross pay minus EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and other deductions equals your monthly take-home.

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EPF · SOCSO · EISEPF, SOCSO and EIS explained

EPF, SOCSO and EIS explained for Malaysian employees

EPF is retirement savings. SOCSO covers workplace injury. EIS covers loss of employment.

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SALARY GROWTHsalary grow in 5 years?

How much will my salary grow in 5 years?

At 5% annual growth, RM5,000 becomes ~RM6,381 in five years. Promotions accelerate this further.

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LOANFlat rate vs reducing balance

Flat rate vs reducing balance loan calculation

Flat rate charges interest on the original loan each year. Reducing balance charges on the outstanding amount.

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CAR LOANcar loan instalment in Malaysia

How to calculate car loan instalment in Malaysia

Most Malaysian car loans use flat rate. Instalment = (Loan + Interest) / Months.

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BUSINESSinvoice in Malaysia

How to create a proper invoice in Malaysia

A proper Malaysian invoice has a unique number, your business details, customer details, line items, totals and bank info.

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HOUSING LOANhousing loan repayment in Malaysia

How to calculate housing loan repayment in Malaysia

Malaysian home loans use reducing-balance amortisation. Monthly = P × r × (1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n − 1).

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HOUSING LOANWhat is DSR and how

What is DSR and how Malaysian banks assess affordability

DSR = Total Monthly Commitments / Income. BNM doesn't set one fixed limit — banks apply internal policy.

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HIRE PURCHASEReducing balance vs flat rate

Reducing balance vs flat rate financing explained

Flat rate charges interest on the original principal each year. Reducing balance charges on the outstanding amount only.

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HIRE PURCHASEHow hire purchase works in

How hire purchase works in Malaysia

Hire purchase finances a vehicle with a deposit + monthly instalments over a fixed tenure at a flat rate.

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HIRE PURCHASEWhat are term charges in

What are term charges in hire purchase?

Term Charges = Amount Financed × Flat Rate × Tenure Years. They are the total interest cost.

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HIRE PURCHASEestimate early settlement for hire

How to estimate early settlement for hire purchase

An online estimate is only a guide. Always request an official settlement quotation from your bank.

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LOANWhy your bank repayment may

Why your bank repayment may differ from online calculators

Online calculators use your inputs. Banks apply their approved rate, fees, buffers and credit policy.

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SALARYdaily and hourly rate from

How to calculate daily and hourly rate from monthly salary in Malaysia

Ordinary Rate of Pay = Monthly Salary ÷ 26. Hourly Rate = ORP ÷ Normal Hours of Work (usually 8).

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