Landlord wants to keep my whole 2-month deposit for normal wear and tear
Aaron
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
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What's it like working as a full-time Grab driver in KL?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
Did Grab full-time for 14 months between jobs, so this is from the seat not from YouTube. Gross can look nice, on a good day I hit RM250-300…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Constant acid reflux from too much mamak and kopi, anyone fixed this?
Aiman_Wangsa
Ya lor, classic Malaysian sales guy problem, I had the exact same thing. What actually helped me: I stopped eating anything within 3 hours o…
Should I withdraw EPF Account 2 for house downpayment?
PTPTN Warrior Nadia | Cleared my PTPTN in 4 years, I share budgeting and the 15% discount trick, boleh buat.
I withdrew from EPF for my first home downpayment and I dont regret it, but with a clear head about the tradeoff. EPF Account 2 is specifica…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
First car - Myvi or Axia? Gaji RM3500 only.
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
On RM3500, keep your car instalment under 15% ideally, so max around RM500-550/month including you must also budget petrol, toll, insurance,…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Wedding budget blowing up, how to tell parents we can't afford a 500-guest dinner
Serena
We faced the exact same tug-of-war. My advice: don't say a flat 'we can't afford it', instead present your priorities and a plan. We showed …
Best time to hit the mamak so the food is actually fresh?
Ismail_Gombak
The secret isn't just timing, it's picking a busy mamak. A packed stall means high turnover so nothing sits around long. My regular spot in …
Touch n Go RFID keep failing at toll, switch back to SmartTAG?
Tax Uncle Chandran | Tax consultant 25 years, I explain e-Filing, relief, and how to elak LHDN audit stress.
RFID failing is usually one of a few fixable things. First, check your TNG eWallet balance and that auto reload (GO+ or reload) is on, most …
Withdraw EPF Account 2 for house downpayment, worth it?
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
Remember EPF is your retirement lah, once you take out for house it's gone from the compounding. A lot of Malaysians reach 55 with pathetic …
4 answers · 1 upvotes
GF wants me to propose but I'm not financially ready, how to talk about it?
Danny_Setapak
Bro, I was in the exact same spot 3 years ago. What I learned: avoiding the conversation is worse than having it. Your GF probably senses yo…
Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
Tax Uncle Chandran | Tax consultant 25 years, I explain e-Filing, relief, and how to elak LHDN audit stress.
RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
6 answers · 2 upvotes
Balik kampung for Raya, how to avoid the jam?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
KL to Kelantan Raya veteran here. The single biggest tip: leave at an odd hour, not when everyone else does. I leave around 2 to 4am the day…
Feeling burnt out but scared to tell my boss I'm struggling mentally
Jia Hui
From my experience, burnout is real and it doesn't mean you're weak or lazy, it means you've been strong for too long without rest. You don'…
PTPTN loan RM32k, should I settle lump sum for discount or slow ansuran?
Fitness Bro Arif | Personal trainer and ex-nurse, I help you diet betul and gym tanpa kena scam supplement.
PTPTN charges a low 1% "upah urus" (admin/ujrah), not conventional interest, so the cost of holding it is very low compared to other debt. S…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
Okay ke kalau I start a side hustle selling on Shopee while working full-time?
Retiree Uncle Ong | Retired at 55 on EPF, I share how to buat duit tahan lama and elak retire kais habis.
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…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
What's it like going through multiple interview rounds for a GLC job in Malaysia
Makcik Kek Aidah | Home baker turned kek order boss, I share cost per slice, delivery and repeat customer tips.
I joined a GLC in 2020 after going through their process, and yes it is slower and more formal than private sector, prepare for that mentall…
4 answers · 16 upvotes
Is it worth moving to Singapore for work, or better to just stay in Malaysia?
Property Newbie Jason | Just bought my first rumah, still shell-shock from S&P and legal fee, I share the mistakes.
Worked in Singapore for 6 years then chose to come back, so I have seen both the appeal and the reality. On paper the salary multiple looks …
4 answers · 1 upvotes
In-laws keep overriding how we raise our baby, causing tension, how to set boundaries?
Wong_Kepong
This is such a common Malaysian family struggle, three generations under one roof. What helped us: my WIFE (it was her mum) had to be the on…
Renew driving license online through MyEG, safe and how?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Yes, renewing your CDL (competent driving licence) online is legit and easy, MyEG is an official JPJ service partner, and there's also the J…
3 answers · 22 upvotes
Work in Singapore worth it for the SGD or too tiring?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Commuted from JB to SG for years, so real talk. The money is genuinely life-changing because of the exchange rate, SGD earned and spent/save…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Setiap pagi rasa cemas nak pergi kerja, dada berat. Ini burnout ke?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Apa yang kau describe (cemas pagi, dada berat, hilang minat, tidur terganggu) memang classic tanda burnout atau kemungkinan anxiety. Ini buk…
Constant gastric pain and bloating, should I go government clinic or private GP in Malaysia and what to expect cost wise?
Property Newbie Jason | Just bought my first rumah, still shell-shock from S&P and legal fee, I share the mistakes.
For recurring symptoms like yours over two weeks, do get it properly checked rather than self-medicating with Gaviscon forever, because burn…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
How to check if I qualify for STR / Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid?
Fatimah
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…
Matrikulasi or STPM, which one better for my daughter?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
Both are valid, depends on the child. My daughter did matrikulasi and my son did STPM, so I saw both. Matrikulasi is one year (some streams …
Mak mertua nak tinggal serumah lepas kahwin, macam mana handle?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
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…
4 answers · 2 upvotes