What's it like to still be paying PTPTN years after graduating?
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, …
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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, …
I went through this exact situation two years ago on a tight budget, so please hear me. The most affordable proper route is the government h…
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…
I ported from a big telco RM88 plan to a cheaper RM35 plan last year and here's my honest verdict after 12 months. In the Klang Valley and m…
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 …
I ran a home-based food side hustle (frozen ready-to-eat and weekend pre-orders) alongside my 9-to-5 for about two years, and I also did a f…
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 …
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…
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 worked 6 years MNC then jumped to GLC, so I can compare lah. MNC learning curve very steep, you grow fast and the name looks power on resu…
I spent my first 4 years at an SME doing everything, exactly like you, and I worried the same. When I moved to an MNC, here's what I learned…
Ah, the mamak game, let me put you on properly. Timing-wise, avoid the peak windows: breakfast 8-9.30am, lunch 12.30-2pm, and the big one, f…
Switched from admin to data analyst at 34, so no, 32 is NOT too late lah. But be realistic with a family depending on you - dont quit your j…
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
Yes it's absolutely worth it, and honestly the process is much easier now than people assume, mostly online. STR (formerly BKM/BSH) for a B4…
Did budget Langkawi a few times, here is the playbook. Flights: book early and go on weekdays, and set fare alerts, prices swing wildly. Alt…
On RM3500, keep your car instalment under 15% ideally, so max around RM500-550/month including you must also budget petrol, toll, insurance,…
Depends 100% on your contract or company policy, there is no law forcing them to pay bonus if you are not employed on payout date. Most Mala…
Balik kampung veteran, been doing the long drive for over 15 years, so here are the survival tips that actually work. One, timing beats ever…
Yes, true, this is exactly what SOCSO (PERKESO) covers under the Employment Injury Scheme, and it INCLUDES commuting accidents (going from h…
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…
Worked in SG for years, real talk. The maths only works if you're disciplined and ideally can save aggressively. Big factors: (1) The exchan…
Good of you to care about your colleagues. The gold standard is the official JAKIM (or the state Islamic authority) halal certification, tha…
Mamak tu institusi sosial Malaysia bro haha. Appeal dia: buka lewat (kadang 24 jam), murah (teh tarik RM2-3, roti canai RM1.50-2), dan tak a…
I bought a RM280k apartment in Semenyih at 26 using the Skim Rumah Pertamaku (My First Home) which let me take 100% loan with no downpayment…