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Totally doable and common, but manage a few things. (1) Check your employment contract, many have a clause about outside employment, conflic…
Under the Employment Act (now covers all employees), overtime on a normal working day must be paid at 1.5x your hourly rate, rest day and pu…
Depends on your salary. After the Employment Act amendment, employees earning up to RM4000 a month are entitled to OT pay (1.5x on normal da…
Financial planning is my job, so let me give you the framework, not just an opinion. First, compare interest rates. Credit card debt in Mala…
I spent 6 years in one of the big GLCs before jumping to a startup, so I can tell you both sides. The pay is not the highest but the total p…
Never give a single number, give a range and always anchor higher. I usually say something like "based on my research for this role and my e…
Yes you should have your own, and I learned this the hard way. Company insurance sounds great UNTIL you leave the job, get retrenched, or re…
Technically, if you're carrying on a business in Malaysia, you're supposed to register with SSM, it's not really optional even for "small sm…
DSR (Debt Service Ratio) kira semua komitmen bulanan kau bahagi income. Walaupun gaji RM6k, kalau loan kereta RM800, PTPTN RM150, dan kad kr…
For the payment timing, the government announces each phase in the news and on the portal, usually spread across a few instalments through t…
I tried both. Dropshipping (mostly from China suppliers) in Malaysia has a big problem: shipping times are long, so on Shopee/TikTok Shop wh…
Been there, quite the classic office move. From my experience the best defence is a paper trail. Start sending your analysis directly to the…
Nego always can, worst case they say no, they wont withdraw for asking politely lah. When I got my first offer I emailed back: "Thank you fo…
I made the move to renting alone at a similar income and honestly it was one of the best decisions for my mental health, but let me give you…
RM2800 to RM3200 for a fresh engineer in Klang Valley is unfortunately quite normal for local SME and consultancy. It's low, I know, but tha…
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
From my experience, barking when alone is usually separation anxiety or boredom, both fixable without rehoming, so don't panic. First, tire …
Totally fair to ask, and no it's not rude if done right. I now always clarify the range early to avoid wasting time, exactly like you experi…
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…
Went through this exact thing. First, gather your evidence: the tenancy agreement, your move-out photos/video showing clean condition (if yo…
Congrats. Budget really depends on scale, guest count and expectations, but let me give ranges from what I saw. A modest but nice wedding th…
Switched to RFID 2 years ago and no regret for daily commute. Pros: no more battery dying like SmartTAG, no need to point the device, it lin…
Dua-dua best tapi beza vibe. Penang: senang travel (boleh drive terus, tak payah ferry), makanan surga (char kuey teow, cendol, asam laksa),…
I bought an X50 for my family 2 years ago and overall happy, but let me be real about the trade-offs. The SUV height and boot space is great…
You can renew via the MyOnline Passport app / Imigresen portal - do the application and payment online, then you either collect at the chose…