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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Kahwin budget spiralling, how to keep cost sane without malu?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Got married 2 years ago, kept it under control and zero regret. Biggest lesson: the wedding is ONE day, your marriage is forever - dont star…
4 answers · 19 upvotes
Resign first then find job, or find job first?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
Rule of thumb in the Malaysia job market: find job first THEN resign, unless your mental health already collapsing. Reason is many companies…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
What's the smartest way to survive the PLUS highway jam driving balik kampung to Penang during Raya?
Property Agent Farhan | Young agent covering Cyberjaya, ask me about first home scheme and MRT-effect on price.
Done this KL-Penang balik kampung drive maybe eight times, and timing is everything. The golden move is to leave either super early like 4-5…
5 answers · 3 upvotes
What do you all think about dating someone from a different race in Malaysia?
Kakak HR Siti | 12 years in HR liao, banyak sudah tengok resignation drama and gaji negotiation.
Been in an interracial, interfaith relationship for 7 years, married 3. Real talk, not the feel-good version. The love part is genuinely the…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Which telco has the best coverage for balik kampung to the east coast?
Farah_Kuantan
Coverage on the east coast really depends on your exact kampung, so general advice only goes so far. In my area near Kuantan, Maxis is actua…
PTPTN loan: should I pay it off early or invest the money instead?
Priya_Cyberjaya
I chose to pay mine off early and here's my reasoning beyond pure math. Yes, PTPTN's interest is low and ASB might return more, so financial…
Loan rumah kena reject sebab DSR tinggi walaupun gaji okay. Macam mana baiki?
Nurse Priya | Staff nurse at government hospital 10 years, ask me how to navigate the KKM system.
DSR (Debt Service Ratio) kira semua komitmen bulanan kau bahagi income. Walaupun gaji RM6k, kalau loan kereta RM800, PTPTN RM150, dan kad kr…
3 answers · 17 upvotes
Long-distance relationship KL to Penang, is it sustainable long term?
Wai_Loon_KL
My wife and I did KL-Penang LDR for almost 2 years before I finally relocated, so it can work but only with a clear end goal. The killer of …
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 …
How do you handle sending your kid to a Chinese primary school when you yourself can't read Chinese
Makcik Kek Aidah | Home baker turned kek order boss, I share cost per slice, delivery and repeat customer tips.
We sent both our kids to SJKC and neither my wife nor I are strong in Chinese, so I feel you completely. The first two years are the hardest…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
Cuti sekolah nak bawa family, Langkawi atau Penang lagi baik untuk anak-anak?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
Dua-dua best tapi beza vibe. Penang: senang travel (boleh drive terus, tak payah ferry), makanan surga (char kuey teow, cendol, asam laksa),…
3 answers · 3 upvotes
Boss fired me on the spot, no notice no reason. Is this legal?
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
What you describe sounds like it could be unfair dismissal, and Malaysian law protects you here. An employer generally cannot just terminate…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Interviewer asked my expected salary, I said too high and never heard back
Farah
Don't be discouraged, one no-reply doesn't mean your number killed it, sometimes they just filled the post. When I was fresh grad I learned …
Boss want me to serve 2 months notice, can I shorten?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
Yes you can pay in lieu of notice, this is very standard in Malaysia. Check your contract, usually it says either party can pay salary in li…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Switching from Maxis to a cheaper prepaid but want to keep my number, does MNP port still take long in Malaysia?
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
MNP in Malaysia is actually pretty smooth these days and by regulation it's supposed to complete within one working day, though in practice …
6 answers · 4 upvotes
Should I stay in my current job for the 3-month bonus or jump now?
Ah Meng
From my experience, never let a 'hinting' promotion hold you back. I stayed one extra year waiting for a promotion that my manager kept prom…
My parents don't believe in mental health, say I just malas and manja. How to deal?
Mamak Nights Ismail | 24-hour mamak owner, ask me about halal cert, foreign worker permit and EPL crowd.
This is so common in Malaysian families and it hurts, because you want the people closest to you to get it. A few things I've learned. (1) Y…
3 answers · 9 upvotes
Feeling burnt out but scared to take MC for mental health, is that normal?
Terence_Mont_Kiara
I hit full burnout in 2022, couldn't get out of bed, and I carried the same guilt you're describing. Here's what I learned: mental health IS…
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
Fresh grad, dapat offer RM2,800. Boleh nego ke atau ambil je?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Boleh nego, dan jarang company tarik offer sebab kau tanya elok-elok. Yang penting cara. Cuba email/reply macam ni: thank you for the offer,…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Interviewer asked why I have a 1-year gap in my resume, how to answer?
Sara_PJ
Been there, I had a 14-month gap after my confinement plus caring for my newborn. What worked for me was being honest but brief: 'I took tim…
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 …
My partner and I fight every time we talk about money, how to fix?
Cynthia
From my experience, saver-spender couples can absolutely work, my husband and I are exactly that. The fights usually aren't about money itse…
PTPTN repayment, better lump sum for discount or slow?
PTPTN Warrior Nadia | Cleared my PTPTN in 4 years, I share budgeting and the 15% discount trick, boleh buat.
Do the comparison properly. PTPTN charges a relatively low "ujrah" (around 1 percent, much lower than commercial loans), and they periodical…