Offered a job in Singapore, is the higher pay worth leaving family in JB?
Kavin
I did the JB-Singapore commute for three years. The money is real and it helped me support my family and save fast, thanks to the exchange r…
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Bonus tahun ni kawan dapat lebih tinggi walaupun aku rasa aku lagi rajin. Patut cakap dengan boss?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Jangan confront, tapi boleh minta feedback session. Ayat penting: bukan tanya kenapa dia dapat lebih (kau tak patut tau bonus orang lain, it…
3 answers · 8 upvotes
How to check if I qualify for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah / STR and when does the payment come into my bank?
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
For the payment timing, the government announces each phase in the news and on the portal, usually spread across a few instalments through t…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Kena retrench, company bagi notis 1 minggu je. Betul ke ni?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Sorry to hear bro. Under Employment Act, kalau kontrak cakap sebulan notis, company kena bagi sebulan ATAU bayar gaji sebulan sebagai pengga…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Cross border to work in Singapore - worth the SGD but the grind?
Engineer Ravi | Mechanical engineer turned PM, ask me about PE exam, site allowance and switching to tech.
Worked in SG 4 years, commuting from JB first year then relocated. The money IS good - even after everything, I saved way more than my KL pe…
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
Is topping up EPF via i-Saraan / voluntary contribution actually worth it?
Jia_Hui_PJ
I do both EPF top-up and ASB as a self-employed person and treat them differently. EPF voluntary contribution: I max out the amount that giv…
Why does my roti canai never turn out like the mamak one at home?
Ramesh
From my experience, the mamak secret is mostly resting time and fat. The dough needs a high-fat coating (ghee or oil) and must rest for hour…
What's it like working as a full-time Grab driver in KL?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
Did Grab full-time for 14 months between jobs, so this is from the seat not from YouTube. Gross can look nice, on a good day I hit RM250-300…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Boleh keluarkan duit EPF Akaun 3 tapi berbaloi ke?
Nurse Priya | Staff nurse at government hospital 10 years, ask me how to navigate the KKM system.
Akaun 3 (Akaun Fleksibel) memang design untuk emergency, tapi jangan jadikan tabiat lah. I pernah keluar RM1,500 masa cash flow ketat, prose…
3 answers · 4 upvotes
Should I take the free government health screening or pay for private?
Gopal
From my experience, at 40 getting screened is a great move regardless of where. If you qualify for PeKa B40 (for eligible B40 aged 40 and ab…
Can I use EPF Account 2 for house downpayment ah?
Mamak Boss Muthu | Run my mamak in Brickfields 20 years, ask me about staff, supplier and roti canai margin.
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…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
First job interview at a GLC in KL, do I need to wear full suit and tie or smart casual can already?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
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…
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 …
Motor accident on the way to work, can I claim SOCSO?
Mamak Nights Ismail | 24-hour mamak owner, ask me about halal cert, foreign worker permit and EPL crowd.
Yes! Commuting accident (kemalangan semasa perjalanan) on your usual route to/from work IS covered under SOCSO Employment Injury Scheme - ma…
My colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings, how?
Wei Jie
Been there, quite the classic office move. From my experience the best defence is a paper trail. Start sending your analysis directly to the…
Company only let carry forward few days leave, can force encash?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Carry forward and encashment policy is largely up to the company, as long as they meet the legal minimum leave entitlement each year, they c…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
How do you cope with anxiety attacks before big presentations at work?
Bryan
From my experience, presentation anxiety is super common and very manageable with practice. What worked for me: over-prepare and rehearse ou…
How to keep a Malay wedding under RM30k without looking cheap?
Hana_Melaka
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 …
Girlfriend different race, family not happy. How you all handle?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Been through exactly this, now married 6 years, two kids, alhamdulillah. Real talk: the conversion is not a paperwork thing, it changes your…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Buy a new Myvi or a second-hand Honda City with the same monthly?
Deepa
I bought a used sedan as my first car and regretted the surprise repair bills, aircond, suspension, small things that added up. For a first …
How does the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) actually get paid out?
Vasanthi_Ipoh
Helped my mak with this. Key things I learned: eligibility is based on household income and category (single, or households with kids), and …
In-laws keep giving my toddler sweets and junk despite me saying no
Hafiz
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. …
What's it really like commuting daily from JB to work in Singapore across the Causeway?
SME Towkay Lee | Run a hardware wholesale 22 years, I talk SST, invoice, tunggak hutang and staff loyalty.
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 …
5 answers · 24 upvotes
What are the common pitfalls in a Malaysian job interview that people don't tell you?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
HR here, sat in maybe 800+ interviews across KL and PJ. The mistakes that quietly kill you: One, being late and blaming traffic or LRT. Ever…
4 answers · 21 upvotes