News in brief

More incentives to spur REITs

The Government and the Securities Commission are looking at more incentives to encourage real estate investment trusts (REITs), said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin.

Investors shouldn’t go crazy

OF late, most of the global markets, including Malaysia, were touching new highs. A lot of retailers, who sold most of their holdings after the recent stock market crashes, have started to plough their money back into the stock market.

What’s your number?

Numerous readers sent in their feedback and queries after I>Sunday Star/Iran the front page story 'Can you retire?' on May 27. After the 'wake-up' call for early planning of one's retirement, we now run a six-part series written by the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia to provide more in-depth pointers on the subject. In the first part this week, we look at how you must first find your'number' based on your annual expenses, estimated years left afterretirement and inflation rate, among others.

Should EPF house our money in real estate abroad?

Anita Gabriel ponders on the Employees Provident Fund's move into UK property.

Youth assembly tying up with Manila, Jakarta for development

MALACCA: The World Assembly of Youth (WAY) is establishing cooperation with the city of Manila in the Philippines and Jakarta in Indonesia for youth development.

EPF declares higher dividend of 5.8% for 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has declared a dividend of 5.8% for 2010, up from 5.65% declared the year before.

EPF declares 5.8% dividend

PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has declared a dividend of 5.8% for 2010, up from 5.65% declared the year before.

The gloomy outlook takes its toll

Lin See-Yan analyses the world economy,looks at uncertain markets and Europe'scontinuing dive into murky waters.

Affin – seeking fresh perception

Affin banking group has improved much since the days of high NPLs. The onus is now on the bank to shake off its poor market impression.