Offered a job in Singapore, is the higher pay worth leaving family in JB?
Jason_JB
I've commuted from JB to Singapore for 4 years, so let me be honest. The SGD salary converted to RM is life-changing, no doubt, my savings g…
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Landlord refuse to return my deposit after I moved out, what can I do?
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
You have options, don't just eat the loss. Currently Malaysia has no dedicated Residential Tenancy Act yet (it's been proposed for years), s…
Umur 30, nak tukar career ke tech tapi takut dah lambat. Realistik ke?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Tak lambat langsung. Ramai orang switch ke tech lepas 30 dan berjaya, termasuk kenalan i yang dulu cikgu sekarang backend developer. Realiti…
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…
First car - Myvi or Axia? Gaji RM3500 only.
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
On RM3500, keep your car instalment under 15% ideally, so max around RM500-550/month including you must also budget petrol, toll, insurance,…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Company make me OT until late but no OT pay, is this legal?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
Actually the law changed and more people are covered now. Under the Employment Act (after the 2023 amendment), ALL employees are covered by …
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Fresh grad with degree, what gaji is reasonable in KL now?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
RM2800 to RM3200 for a fresh engineer in Klang Valley is unfortunately quite normal for local SME and consultancy. It's low, I know, but tha…
4 answers · 8 upvotes
Anak Standard 4, everyone send tuition. Necessary meh?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Two kids here, and my honest take after years - dont send just because others send. Thats kiasu trap. Standard 4 still young, if she doing o…
3 answers · 4 upvotes
What do I do if my landlord won't return my deposit?
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
Dealt with this exact thing and helped a few friends too, so here is the practical playbook. First, understand there is currently no dedicat…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
Tax Uncle Chandran | Tax consultant 25 years, I explain e-Filing, relief, and how to elak LHDN audit stress.
RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
6 answers · 2 upvotes
Ada gap 8 bulan dalam resume sebab jaga family, macam mana explain masa interview?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Career gap sebab jaga family tu bukan benda memalukan, dan interviewer yang matang faham. Cara handle: (1) Jujur tapi ringkas: I took time o…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
Worth upgrading to fibre 500Mbps or is 100Mbps enough for a small family?
Wilson
From my experience, for a family of four doing online class, Netflix and WFH video calls, 100Mbps is usually plenty, speed isn't your bottle…
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…
What's it like dealing with burnout while working in corporate KL?
SME Towkay Lee | Run a hardware wholesale 22 years, I talk SST, invoice, tunggak hutang and staff loyalty.
Hit full burnout in my early 30s in a KL corporate role, the kind where I would cry in the car before forcing myself to go up. So this is fr…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Is a RM3000 starting salary in KL enough to survive or not?
Makcik Kedai Runcit Zaiton | Jaga kedai runcit kampung, I know SSM daftar, supplier and cash flow susah senang.
Survived on exactly RM3k in KL for two years, so real numbers for you. Room rental in a shared unit around Cheras or KL fringe: RM650-800. F…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Should I do EPF voluntary top-up (i-Saraan / Self Contribution) in my late 20s or invest myself?
Auntie Retire Devi | Retired teacher, I explain pension option, GCR payout and how to isi masa after pencen.
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…
6 answers · 4 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
Why is mamak still the best place to lepak in Malaysia?
Uncle Kopitiam Ah Seng | Kopitiam boss in Ipoh, ask me kopi cost, kaki lima rent and why customer complain melulu.
Grew up basically living at mamak, and I think the magic is a perfect storm of things no cafe can ever copy. One, it is open exactly when yo…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Corporate burnout in KL, dreading every Monday. How to cope?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
What you describing is textbook burnout, and I been there badly in 2021. First, this is real, dont gaslight yourself into thinking you just …
4 answers · 3 upvotes
What are the pitfalls of buying a second-hand car from a dealer versus direct owner in Malaysia
Tax Uncle Chandran | Tax consultant 25 years, I explain e-Filing, relief, and how to elak LHDN audit stress.
I've bought three used cars, two from dealers and one direct owner, so here's my honest breakdown. Direct owner is usually RM3,000-6,000 che…
5 answers · 5 upvotes
If I resign before bonus month, do I still get prorated bonus?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
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…
4 answers · 9 upvotes
Long distance relationship KL-JB, how to make it work?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
Did KL-Penang LDR for 2 years, now married. It is doable but needs effort from both. What worked: (1) Have a shared END GOAL and timeline - …
Mak mertua interfere in my marriage, husband always take her side
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
The real issue here is not your mak mertua, it is your husband not standing as a team with you. I learned this the hard way. No matter how y…
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 …
Government hospital vs private specialist for a non-emergency surgery, what's the real trade-off in Malaysia?
Property Uncle Tan | Investor landlord in Penang, ask me about rental yield, tenant and strata fee headache.
My father did his gallbladder surgery at a government hospital (HKL) and my aunt did the same privately, so I've seen both up close. Governm…