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My Investing Strategy for 2012 [ February 5th, 2012 ] | 209 views | Leave a Comment

Although the market outlook is uncertain due to the European debt crisis but I will also plan to make minimal stock investments. I will only invest my savings in high yield dividend stocks when the market plunges. I think property is the best hedge against inflation. Therefore, I will invest in a medium cost apartment soon. Besides, gold is another option to preserve our money and diversify our portfolio. It would be great if you can plan to allocate some funds for gold of 20g to 50g.

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My recent strategy is to invest for income and capital preservation in view of the market volatility. For my unit trust investment, I will try to diversify by allocating one third of my portfolio into medium term aggressive fund. Meanwhile, for my stock portfolio, I will try to minimize my risk by investing in defensive counters which also provide dividends consistently.

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Malaysia’s Labor Law: Retrenchment

It’s good to know your rights especially when you are being retrenched. As an employee, you should know about the lay off benefits and how much employer should pay you back.

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Under the Malaysia Labor Law: Employee Act 1055 or Industrial Relation Act 1967, this is the minimum amount of money the employer should pay the employee if they decide to retrench. If you have been working for a company:

*Between 1 to 2 years, you should get minimum of 10 days salary for each year of your employment under a continuous contract of service with the employer.

*Between 2 to 5 years, you should get minimum of 15 days salary for each year of your your employment under a continuous contract of service with the employer.

*Above 5 years, you should get minimum of 20 days salary for each year of your your employment under a continuous contract of service with the employer.

How about if you work for 1.5 years, 2.2 years, 2.5 years, 3.4 year? Let say, if you work for 1.5 years, then the retrenchment compensation will be calculated like this:

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January 14th, 2010 | Posted in » Economic Analysis, Finance Tips | 3 Comments | 10,188 views