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Motor accident on the way to work, can I claim SOCSO?
Yes! Commuting accident (kemalangan semasa perjalanan) on your usual route to/from work IS covered under SOCSO Employment Injury Scheme - ma…
What are the hard lessons of withdrawing EPF Account 2 for a house downpayment
I withdrew about RM38,000 from Account 2 in 2019 for my house in Kajang and honestly I don't regret it, but here are the real lessons. First…
How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?
I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…
First car - Myvi or Axia? Gaji RM3500 only.
On RM3500, keep your car instalment under 15% ideally, so max around RM500-550/month including you must also budget petrol, toll, insurance,…
Can I do a side hustle while having a full time job? Any legal issue?
Totally doable and common, but manage a few things. (1) Check your employment contract, many have a clause about outside employment, conflic…
Landlord refuse return my 2 month deposit after moving out, what to do?
Went through this exact thing. First, gather your evidence: the tenancy agreement, your move-out photos/video showing clean condition (if yo…
What's it like going through a Big 4 audit firm interview in KL as a fresh accounting grad?
Honest career-advice angle: the interview is the easy part, surviving is the real thing. I did audit two years and the learning curve is ste…
Why does my roti canai never turn out like the mamak one at home?
From my experience, the mamak secret is mostly resting time and fat. The dough needs a high-fat coating (ghee or oil) and must rest for hour…
How to check if I qualify for STR / Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid?
I help my parents with this every year. The official channel is the LHDN STR portal, and there's a phone line (the Hasil Care Line) if you h…
What's it really like navigating meeting the parents in a mixed-race relationship in Malaysia?
My wife and I are a mixed couple, together 9 years now married with a kid, so we survived the whole journey. The honest truth is the introdu…
Nak start side income tapi masa terhad, ada idea realistik untuk orang kerja 9-5?
Aku ada full time job dan side income dari jual barang pre-order (dropship supplier lokal). Realistik tips: (1) Pilih benda yang leverage sk…
Cameron Highlands trip - how to avoid the crazy jam and crowd?
Go on weekdays if you can, ORRR long weekend but avoid it lah, it becomes a parking lot especially Brinchang town. Two routes: the Simpang P…
Should I self-contribute EPF as a freelancer?
Do both if you can, they serve different purposes. i-Saraan (EPF self-contribution for those without a fixed employer) is great because you …
What's it actually like withdrawing from EPF Akaun 3 (Akaun Fleksibel) for the first time?
I withdrew from Akaun 3 last September when my car aircon compressor died and needed RM1,800. The whole thing was done fully on the KWSP i-A…
Anak Standard 4, everyone send tuition. Necessary meh?
Two kids here, and my honest take after years - dont send just because others send. Thats kiasu trap. Standard 4 still young, if she doing o…
Klinik panel company slow sangat, patut terus pergi hospital kerajaan?
Rule of thumb i pakai: benda macam demam, selesema, batuk, sakit perut biasa, pergi klinik panel je sebab company cover dan cepat dapat MC. …
Kerja KL, lagi jimat naik Grab tiap hari atau beli kereta sendiri?
Kajang ke KL Sentral, honestly kalau boleh tahan sikit dengan KTM/MRT lagi jimat. Kira dulu: kereta baru installment RM800-1000, insurans RM…
Okay ke kalau I start a side hustle selling on Shopee while working full-time?
Ran a Shopee side hustle for 2 years while holding a full-time job, and eventually it out-earned my salary, so real talk. Yes it is realisti…
Perodua Myvi vs Proton Saga as a first car for a fresh grad earning RM2,800, what would you actually pick?
Owned a Myvi for five years as my first car on a similar salary, so here's the honest breakdown. The Myvi wins big on resale value, Perodua …
Kenapa orang Malaysia suka lepak mamak malam-malam? Tak faham budaya ni sebagai orang baru
Mamak tu institusi sosial Malaysia bro haha. Appeal dia: buka lewat (kadang 24 jam), murah (teh tarik RM2-3, roti canai RM1.50-2), dan tak a…
Mak mertua nak tinggal serumah lepas kahwin, macam mana handle?
I duduk dengan mak mertua dah 5 tahun, so far okay sebab ada ground rules dari awal. Tips penting: (1) Set boundaries secara halus, contoh b…
MNC or GLC, which one better for long term career?
I worked 6 years MNC then jumped to GLC, so I can compare lah. MNC learning curve very steep, you grow fast and the name looks power on resu…
What's it like to balik kampung during Raya/CNY, and how to survive the traffic?
Balik kampung veteran, been doing the long drive for over 15 years, so here are the survival tips that actually work. One, timing beats ever…
My partner and I fight every time we talk about money, how to fix?
From my experience, saver-spender couples can absolutely work, my husband and I are exactly that. The fights usually aren't about money itse…