Maybe some of you have heard this before; it is said that you can estimate the cost of living of a country by comparing the prices of McDonald's meals in that country.
Imagine making an international cost of living comparison using McDonald's meals as a bench mark!
It makes sense actually, because if you noticed, the price of a set of McDonald's in Singapore is not the same as Malaysia. The price is tailor madeto suit the cost of living in a country.
This is crucial to ensure that theycan maintain a “value for money restaurant” reputation that it prides its self in.
The recent fuel price hike remains the talk of the nation, with ministers calling out Malaysians to change their lifestyles, get a part time job, not get a part time job... etc.
I on the other hand, believe in making wise decisions.
Today, let us discuss the importance of knowing our rights as consumers to have choices when purchasing, and today's case study just happens to be.......
As much as it pains me to see 2.70 from today onwards, I will wait.
I will wait for the government to further elaborate such unpopular decision and at the same time, follow what most of my fellow Malaysians have to say about it.
But today, I'm going to further explore another advantage of using a prepaid credit card over the conventional credit cards, when making online transactions!
With the price of crude oil continually reaching all-time highs, the pinch is felt throughout the world. In most parts of the world, United States and Australia for example, the prices of fuels flactuates daily, with respect to the global crude price.
Here in Malaysia, we don't really feel that pinch until the gahmen decides to increase the price of gas/reduce the gas subsidy.
Having said that, it is best to know how much fuel efficiency are you getting out of your vehicles?
Perodua Kancil and Perodua Viva have been renowned to be the most fuel efficient car (Malaysian made) in the market today! Rumour has it, a full tank would last you a return trip from Johor Bahru to Putrajaya!!! (Johor Bahru-Putrajaya-Johor Bahru).
I myself drive a Proton Savvy, and I am not complaining. RM10 gets me through 145km. That's slightly more than 13km/litre.
We had four posts on prepaid credit cards here on CekikDarah.com
Because if you are like us, in your early twenties/teenagers, have some money and wanted to purchase something online without having to dread asking your parents for their credit cards, then getting a debit card is definitely the way to go.
This will be a two-pronged post where I will discuss on two issues:
Budget 
