Seeking & Sharing Advice for Career & Financial Growth

Hey everyone, I wanted to share my current career and financial position to get some perspective / actionable advice mainly on investment. I believe there is alot from the community.

Personal Info

31M Single KL, MA in Arts

Career

  • Industry: Financial Institution, Banking (Operations)
  • Years of Experience: 5
  • Current Position: Senior AM

Salary:

4.2k net w No other side incomes

Financial Snapshot

  • Current Savings : 50k in FD
  • Investments : None. Would prefer low risk like ASNB but it is too limited and competitive. Don’t prefer EPF, not withdrawable.
  • Liabilities / Debt: PTPTN, bank personal loan. No credit card.
  • Monthly Expenses : 2k
  • Insurance Coverage: Life and medical insurance

Lifestyle / Context

Major Expenses: Vehicles and mainly myself. Generally dont splurge on shiny things.

Questions

  1. How do you grow your wealth through investment?
  2. What are the investing stages and where are the points or indications to pivot?

Challenges or areas Im unsure about:

  1. I want to learn more about investment and whats most suitable for my position. What are some channels to learn on investment for people who are new to it?

  2. What kind of core knowledge one shall acquire before making a move?\

  3. Other than EPF and ASB / ASNB, what are some other platforms?