Module Introduction
Many people often ask, “Does the price of gold really go up, or is it just empty talk?”
In this short module, you will see real proof based on actual data and examples in Malaysia.
Learning Duration: ± 2 minutes
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Understand the long-term upward trend of gold prices
- Know the difference between saving gold and saving paper money
- See real evidence of the increase in gold prices globally and in Malaysia
1. Global Gold Price Trend
Let’s look at the proof right in front of us. Based on global gold price records:
- 1999: USD 252 per ounce
- 2014: USD 1,293 per ounce
Total increase: 413% in 15 years
Average: More than 27% per year
Compare this with saving money in a normal bank account.
Bank savings usually grow only a little, and sometimes even lose out to inflation.
2. Gold Evidence in Malaysia: Kijang Emas
Let’s not only talk about overseas examples. Let’s look at a local example.
- 2001: RM 1,149 for 1 ounce of Kijang Emas
- 2014: RM 4,477
Increase: Almost 290% in 13 years
Average: ± 22% per year
Imagine if you had started saving little by little back in 2001.
Today, its value would have multiplied many times over.
3. A True Story of a Gold Saver
There was a gold saver who started buying little by little.
At first, he felt that the profit was slow to appear.
But when he looked at the records after 10 years, he was shocked.
“I didn’t expect to make this much profit. Luckily, I saved back then instead of spending it.”
This is the advantage of gold — the results become clear when we are patient and consistent.
4. Key Summary of This Module
- Gold prices do tend to rise in the long term
- The longer you save, the greater the potential value
- Gold helps protect the value of wealth from inflation
- Suitable as a medium- and long-term savings asset
