Petaling Jaya, Selangor · Est. 2011

A place to study personal finance
at the pace your life has earned.

Structured programmes for adults in their forties, fifties, and beyond — taught by faculty with working knowledge of Malaysia's regulatory and investment landscape.

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+60 3-7726 8459 [email protected] Cohorts limited to 10

What We Teach

Three programmes, each with a different scope and commitment.

Each programme has a fixed duration, a small cohort, and written materials supplied for reading between sessions. Fees are listed within the programme description; there are no additional costs.

Full Term · 16 Weeks

Personal Finance Studies

A comprehensive sixteen-week programme examining the household balance sheet, income across asset types, the Malaysian regulatory and tax landscape, capital management at retirement age, and the family financial conversation. Tuesday evenings; cohorts of ten.

Household balance sheet as a unit of analysis
Malaysian regulatory and tax landscape
Capital management at retirement age
Written materials supplied between sessions

MYR 2,280 Enquire

Evening Course · 8 Sessions

Investing for the Second Career

An eight-session course for adults reorienting toward consultancy, part-time professional work, or a small enterprise. The course examines how investment posture should change when income patterns shift. Honest about the trade-offs. Held at the academy's premises over four weeks.

Investment posture and changed income patterns
Consultancy and small business financial structures
Taught by faculty with relevant practice experience
Two sessions per week, four weeks

MYR 1,180 Enquire

Seminar · 6 Saturdays

Saturday Reading Group

A six-week Saturday morning seminar working through a single set text on personal finance, with discussion grounded in participants' own questions and circumstances. The text rotates by cohort. Suited to those with some grounding in the subject who would value a careful, conversational study with peers.

Single set text, rotating by cohort
Discussion grounded in participants' circumstances
Peers of comparable life stage
Six Saturday mornings

MYR 460 Enquire

Why Study with Us

What distinguishes our approach.

Faculty with field experience

Our lecturers have worked in Malaysian financial services, not only written about it. They are familiar with EPF, unit trusts, and the practical realities of retirement planning in this country.

Small cohorts

Every programme runs with a maximum of ten participants. Questions are taken seriously. Discussions connect to the actual situations people bring to the room.

Taught in person, Petaling Jaya

All sessions take place at the academy's premises in Surian, Petaling Jaya. In-person teaching allows for the kind of conversation that written materials alone cannot replicate.

Honest about trade-offs

We do not simplify what is complicated. The programmes describe the conditions under which different financial choices are likely to work well, and when they may not.

Written materials included

Each full-term and evening programme supplies reading materials for study between sessions. The Saturday seminar centres on a single chosen text, supplied to participants before the first meeting.

Structured, time-bounded

Each programme has a clear beginning and end. You know what you are committing to before you enrol. There are no open-ended subscriptions or rolling course structures.

Questions

Answers to common questions before enrolment.

What level of prior knowledge is expected?

The Personal Finance Studies programme and the Investing for the Second Career course are suited to adults without a formal background in finance. The Saturday Reading Group is better suited to those who already have some grounding and would value a more analytical discussion. We are happy to speak with you before you enrol to confirm the right fit.

Where are sessions held?

All sessions are held at the academy's premises at 71, Jalan Persiaran Surian, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Parking is available nearby. There are currently no online-only sessions offered; we believe in-person discussion is central to the learning.

How many people are in each cohort?

The Personal Finance Studies full-term programme and the Saturday Reading Group are limited to ten participants. The Investing for the Second Career course also runs in small groups. These limits are firm; we do not expand cohorts to accommodate additional enrolments.

What are the course fees and how are they paid?

Personal Finance Studies: MYR 2,280. Investing for the Second Career: MYR 1,180. Saturday Reading Group: MYR 460. All fees include written materials. Payment details are confirmed upon enrolment. We accept bank transfer.

When does the next cohort begin?

Cohort dates are announced approximately six weeks before the start of each programme. We recommend enquiring early, as places fill before the formal announcement in some cases. Contact us to be notified when the next cohort opens.

Is this financial advice?

No. Bestari Learning provides financial education, not regulated financial advice. The programmes equip participants to understand and evaluate their own financial situation more clearly, but individual investment decisions remain the participant's responsibility. Faculty may illustrate concepts with examples, but these are not recommendations.

What happens if I miss a session?

Session notes are provided after each meeting, and the written materials help participants follow the curriculum independently. Missing occasional sessions is manageable; missing a significant portion of a programme may affect the benefit derived from it. There is no make-up session offered.

Enrolment Enquiries

Is one of our programmes the right commitment for you?

We are glad to speak with prospective participants before enrolment — about programme content, pacing, and whether the format suits your schedule. There is no obligation.

Send an Enquiry +60 3-7726 8459

[email protected]

Location

The Academy — Petaling Jaya

71, Jalan Persiaran Surian, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Contact

Write or call to make an enquiry.

Our Details

Telephone

+60 3-7726 8459