What are things you wish you knew earlier before planning a wedding in Malaysia?
Married two years ago, big-ish family affair, and here is the stuff I wish someone sat me down and said. One, the guest list drives absolute…
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Married two years ago, big-ish family affair, and here is the stuff I wish someone sat me down and said. One, the guest list drives absolute…
I've been doing voluntary EPF top-ups of RM300-500 a month for about 5 years and I think it's worth it as one part of your mix, not your who…
Congrats on the results! I did STPM and here is the real talk. Matrikulasi is 1 year, easier syllabus, and CGPA generally higher which helps…
From my experience the golden rule is leave at odd hours. Departing around 3 to 5am has saved me many times, the kids sleep in the car and t…
Married now, but dated plenty, here is my honest take. In Malaysia there is still a cultural lean towards the guy paying especially early on…
Mak dua orang anak di sini. Tantrum umur 3 tahun tu normal, otak dia belum boleh regulate emosi lagi. Yang orang pandang tu, ignore je, most…
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…
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…
Hired one for our first, and honestly it was worth every sen FOR US. Here is the real value: newborn sleep is brutal, both parents zombie, a…
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'…
From my experience taking in strays, the first step is a vet visit. Get it checked for fleas, worms, and basic health, plus a deworming and …
Take a breath, because as a confirmed employee earning below RM5,000 you're protected under the Employment Act 1955, and what they're doing …
I withdrew about RM38,000 from Account 2 in 2019 for my house in Kajang and honestly I don't regret it, but here are the real lessons. First…
Drive but go the Gua Musang route instead of the coastal highway if the jam report is bad, it's more winding but often much clearer during p…
Give a range, not a single number. I always say "Based on my research for this role and my 5 years experience, I am looking at RM5000 to RM5…
From my experience with two kids, you're overthinking the 'starting line' pressure, that's marketing talk that stresses parents. At age 4, w…
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 …
So sweet that you want to adopt! I've rescued a few strays. Before bringing home: vet check is a must, especially ringworm which is a fungal…
Realistically, since you're staying with parents, this is the best time in your life to save hard, before car loan, rent and family expenses…
Been there, quite the classic office move. From my experience the best defence is a paper trail. Start sending your analysis directly to the…
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
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…
I sell skincare on both since 2023, and the honest truth is TikTok Shop can explode your sales but it eats your time and margin differently.…
Cleared my PTPTN last year after 8 years, so I have lived the whole journey. First, don't feel ashamed, the vast majority of grads have it, …
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…