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What is INTEREST SCHEME?

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There are numerous interest scheme being offered to public to participate for the past few years. It heats up when investors are looking to various instruments to grow their money after the 2008 global financial crisis. But, before we participate in those scheme, are we really fully understand what is Interest Scheme? Interest Scheme is a way of doing business in Malaysia. Interest Scheme involves the pooling of financial contribution from the public in exchange for an interest in a particular scheme. Such interest includes the usage of the facilities and services provided under the scheme or profit or returns, depending on the nature of the scheme. Rules and Regulations Promoter of an interest scheme must register the scheme with SSM before it can be offered to the public. The sale of interest is governed by the provision of Division 5 of Part IV of the Companies Act. The promoter of an interest scheme is also required to comply with the Policy Guidelines and Requirements iss...

Broad-Ban in Malaysia?

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Forget about the old fixed line internet connections anymore. We have the on-the-go broadband services, which provide almost unlimited boundaries for internet lover to surf anytime anywhere. However, you may not know a very unpleasant scenario is happening in Malaysia (at least I found out now). Although I comment about TM's monopoly status in fixed line internet connection previously, I still prefer Streamyx for its unlimited surfing, lower monthly charges, and stable connectivity. Most importantly, more than one people can online at the same time, without extra fees. Whereas, broadband cannot. Don't know #1 Recently, I moved to a new area, and hopes to subscribe for Streamyx (fixed line internet service provided by TM ). However, I was shock to found out that I cannot subscribe for Streamyx , because my area was under Maxis territory . Wow… Sounds like I am living in the battle-field, where Maxis won the game!!! The reason given was that my area's telephone line is b...