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This is more common than people think, especially in SMEs. I only realised years later that my 'allowance-heavy' salary structure meant my E…

Normal wear and tear is NOT your responsibility, repainting after a normal tenancy is generally the landlord's cost, not yours, unless you p…

After 15 years of balik kampung to Penang, my golden rule is to leave at odd hours, either 4am or after 10pm, never in the afternoon when ev…

Went through this exact thing lah, so painful. First, gather ALL your evidence: move-in photos, move-out photos, the tenancy agreement, and …

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…

I switched from admin to QA testing at 33, so boleh lah. What I did: took a part time course malam malam, buat small projects for portfolio.…

RM30k is realistic if you prioritise and DIY smartly. What blew my budget almost was the little things adding up, so track every ringgit in …

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 …

Fresh working, tight budget, and asking about used continental, please, get the Myvi (or Axia/Bezza). Here's the reality nobody young wants …

Repayment officially starts 12 months after your studies end, whether you working or not, so don't wait for the perfect job. What I did: reg…

For your budget and salary, both are solid choices since Perodua parts and service are the cheapest and most available in Malaysia, but let …

I successfully disputed a saman before. First, check the details carefully on the MyEG or PDRM/JPJ portal, the location, time, and vehicle. …

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…

Tak lambat langsung. Ramai orang switch ke tech lepas 30 dan berjaya, termasuk kenalan i yang dulu cikgu sekarang backend developer. Realiti…

Cleared my RM38k PTPTN two years ago, so here's what I learned. First, PTPTN's interest (ujrah) is only 1% under the current scheme, which i…

I did the JB-Singapore daily commute for three years, so let me be real with you. The money is genuinely life-changing, SGD3,200 is roughly …

I moved to KL on RM2,900 in 2022 and rented a middle room in a partitioned condo in Old Klang Road for RM650 including utilities and wifi. R…

Yes, if you're carrying on a business (selling to make profit, even part time online), you're generally required to register with SSM, and r…

Came back after 8 years, here's my honest reflection. The pay cut is real, don't sugarcoat it, headline salaries here are lower. But you mus…

Used four different telcos over the years across the Peninsula and East Malaysia, so here is the unglamorous truth: there is no single best …

Statistically most people who accept counter-offers leave within a year anyway, and I was one of them. My company matched my salary but the …

Commuted for over 4 years, so here is everything I wish I knew on day one. One, timing rules your entire life, and small differences are mas…

On RM3500, keep your car instalment under 15% ideally, so max around RM500-550/month including you must also budget petrol, toll, insurance,…

Did it last year for my apartment in Seri Kembangan lah. Go KWSP website, login i-Akaun, apply under "Pengeluaran Perumahan". You need the S…

Brother, first separate two things: mas kahwin (maskahwin/mahar) is the fixed sum set by the state religious authority, usually a modest sta…