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Education 3 answers Solved

Matrikulasi or STPM, which one better for my daughter?

She got offer for matrikulasi but her school teachers push STPM saying it more recognised …

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Rent & Property 4 answers Solved

Landlord refuse to return my deposit, what can I do?

I moved out from my rented unit, cleaned everything, but landlord say got scratches on wal…

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Side Hustle & Business 3 answers Solved

How to get my first freelance client with no portfolio or experience?

I want to freelance (design/writing) for extra income but chicken-and-egg problem, no clie…

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Money & EPF 4 answers Solved

Should I withdraw EPF Account 2 for house downpayment?

Buying first house, short of downpayment. Can withdraw from EPF Account 2 for property. Bu…

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Salary & Bonus 4 answers Bounty 5 points

Fresh grad gaji expectation, is my degree even worth it?

Just graduated degree, applying jobs and the offers only RM2800-3200. My friend with only …

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Money & EPF 4 answers Solved

Injured on the way to work, can claim SOCSO?

I met with a small accident on my motorbike while riding to office, injured my leg, medica…

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Working Abroad 3 answers Bounty 5 points

Thinking of returning to Malaysia after years abroad, will I regret the pay cut?

Been working overseas 6 years, good savings but homesick and parents getting old. Scared t…

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Travel & Balik Kampung 4 answers Solved

How to do cheap Langkawi trip for a couple?

Me and partner want a short getaway to Langkawi, budget tight. First time going. How to sa…

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Travel & Balik Kampung 4 answers Bounty 5 points

How to survive daily KL jam commute without going gila?

New job in KL city, I stay Kajang side. The daily jam is killing me, 1.5 hours one way som…

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Career & Work 4 answers Solved

Got retrenched, what severance and rights am I entitled to?

Company doing restructuring and I kena retrench after 5 years service. HR mention some com…

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Govt Aid & EPF 3 answers Solved

How to apply and check STR / Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah status?

Heard about the STR cash aid but not sure if I qualify or how to apply. My income is low-m…

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Parenting & Family 4 answers Bounty 5 points

Confinement pantang really necessary or old wives tale?

First baby coming soon. My mum and mak mertua insist on full 44 day confinement, no aircon…

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Working Abroad 3 answers Solved

Cheapest and safest way to send money back to Malaysia from overseas?

Working abroad and sending money home to family monthly. The bank telegraphic transfer fee…

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Govt Aid & EPF 3 answers Bounty 5 points

Renew driving license online through MyEG, safe and how?

My lesen memandu expiring soon. Malas to queue at JPJ. Can I fully renew online through My…

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Health 4 answers Solved

Hospital kerajaan waiting so long, worth going private?

My dad needs a specialist appointment but hospital kerajaan give date 4 months later. Priv…

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Money & EPF 4 answers Solved

Fresh grad want to start investing, where to begin in Malaysia?

I am 24, just started working gaji RM3200, managed to save some. Want to start investing b…

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Career & Work 4 answers Solved

MNC or GLC, which one better for long term career?

I got two offers, one MNC (Penang) and one GLC in KL. MNC pays higher but GLC more stable …

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Cars & Motorcycles 3 answers Bounty 5 points

My road tax expired few months already, how to renew and any saman?

Busy with work and totally forgot my cukai jalan expired like 4 months back. Still driving…

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Govt Aid & EPF 3 answers Bounty 5 points

Do I really need to register SSM for my small online business?

I just sell some stuff on Shopee and Instagram from home, part time. A friend said must re…

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Workplace Life 4 answers Solved

Company only let carry forward few days leave, can force encash?

End of year, I got 12 days annual leave unused but company policy only allow carry forward…

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Job Interview 3 answers Bounty 5 points

What to wear for GLC interview? Full suit or overkill?

Got interview at a big GLC next week. I am Malay guy, usually office wear baju kemeja only…

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Gadgets & Telco 4 answers Solved

Buy phone on 0% installment or pay cash?

Want to upgrade my phone. Store offer 0% installment 12-24 months. My friend say just pay …

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Pets 3 answers Solved

Landlord suddenly say cannot keep cat, but I already have one. What to do?

Rented my unit almost a year, quietly keeping one cat, very clean and no complaints. Now n…

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Mental Health 3 answers Bounty 5 points

My parents don't believe in mental health, say I just malas and manja. How to deal?

Every time I try open up about my anxiety, my parents say I'm overthinking, banyak drama, …

1,347 views
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Career & Work 4 answers Solved

Boss want me to serve 2 months notice, can I shorten?

My contract says 2 months notice period but new company want me to start in 3 weeks. Can I…

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Food & Mamak 3 answers Solved

Want to start a small food stall, what license and permit I actually need?

Planning to sell nasi campur from a small stall, maybe a gerai or food truck. Confused abo…

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Wedding 3 answers Bounty 5 points

How early to book wedding dewan and what to check before signing?

Planning wedding about 8 months away. Is that enough time to book a good dewan or already …

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Wedding 3 answers Bounty 5 points

What's a realistic wedding budget in Malaysia these days without going broke?

Getting married next year, both of us middle income. Parents want a proper kenduri but I d…

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Law & Rights 3 answers Solved

Boss fired me on the spot, no notice no reason. Is this legal?

Worked 3 years at an SME, one day boss just say don't need to come tomorrow, no letter no …

1,435 views
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Job Interview 4 answers Bounty 5 points

How to answer expected salary in interview without lowball myself?

Interviewer always ask expected salary. If I say too high they reject, too low I rugi. Cur…

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