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From my experience interviewing candidates, the golden rule is never badmouth your old boss, it makes YOU look like the problem, fair or not…
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Helped my parents and a few neighbours apply, so here is the plain-language version. STR, Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah, is the cash aid that repla…
We have 3 kids and drove to Kelantan for years before finally trying to fly, so I can compare. Driving during Raya balik kampung peak is bru…
Stay-home dad for 3 years now, wife is the breadwinner, and I will be honest about both the joy and the sting. The joy is real, I saw my kid…
I ran a Ramly burger and takoyaki stall at two pasar malam in Selangor for about a year and a half, so let me give you the real numbers. On …
Dealt with this exact thing and helped a few friends too, so here is the practical playbook. First, understand there is currently no dedicat…
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I've sat on interview panels at two GLCs and honestly the dress code matters less than people think, but you still want to signal you took i…
Quick clarity: nursery (taska) usually focuses on care and is for younger kids or full day, tadika is kindergarten with more structured lear…
Did the JB to Singapore daily commute for almost 3 years, so let me paint the real picture, not the earn SGD spend RM fantasy. The money sid…
For convenience, online wins easily, the small service charge (few ringgit) is worth not queuing at JPJ or Pos. Options: MyEG (delivers the …
Set up my i-Akaun years ago and use it regularly, so here is the first-timer walkthrough. To register, you download the KWSP i-Akaun app or …
We went through the same drama with my parents. What helped was consistency and framing it as the child's health, not criticism of grandma. …
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