Prepare for opportunities in 2019


Uncertain outlook: A less than favourable GDP growth rate projection and a soft property market outlook indicate that there could be more pitfalls and valleys to navigate in the new year.

Could 2019 be the year where Malaysians from all walks of life finally catch the break that they have been waiting for? No, if developments so far this year are any indication.

The ringgit’s continued depreciation, a less than favourable GDP growth rate projection and a soft property market outlook indicate that there could be more pitfalls and valleys to navigate in the new year.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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