Is a weekend food stall or online food side hustle actually worth it while holding a 9-to-5 in Malaysia?
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…
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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…
I switched from a RM98 big-telco postpaid to a RM35 MVNO plan two years ago and saved over RM750 a year with almost no downside, but let me …
I hit this exact wall two years ago, servicing a house in Semenyih and a car, feeling completely trapped and dreading work daily. What actua…
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 - …
Dua-dua best tapi beza vibe. Penang: senang travel (boleh drive terus, tak payah ferry), makanan surga (char kuey teow, cendol, asam laksa),…
Do both if you can, they serve different purposes. i-Saraan (EPF self-contribution for those without a fixed employer) is great because you …
Been there, quite the classic office move. From my experience the best defence is a paper trail. Start sending your analysis directly to the…
First check your company policy: carry forward or forfeit? Many Malaysian companies allow carry forward of a few days, some pay out unused l…
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…
I did the opposite, went from startup back to a GLC and I'm happier. The startup pay looked nicer on paper but the OT was unpaid and burnout…
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…
Cleared my RM38k PTPTN two years ago, so here's what I learned. First, PTPTN's interest (ujrah) is only 1% under the current scheme, which i…
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…
For recurring symptoms like yours over two weeks, do get it properly checked rather than self-medicating with Gaviscon forever, because burn…
Yes, this is exactly what SOCSO (PERKESO) covers, it's called a commuting accident under the Employment Injury Scheme, an accident during th…
Doing Shopee part time for 2 years, still keep my day job. Realistic expectations first: it is NOT fast money, first few months you might ea…
Start now, seriously, time is your biggest advantage with a newborn, you have 18 years of compounding. My approach for my two kids, a layere…
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…
For GLC I always go long sleeve formal shirt tuck in, dark slacks, leather shoes, and bring a tie in bag just in case. Full suit is fine for…
I help my parents with this every year. The official channel is the LHDN STR portal, and there's a phone line (the Hasil Care Line) if you h…
Okay crash course. DRINKS: teh = tea with milk, teh o = tea no milk (o means kosong/no milk, just sugar), teh o ais limau = iced tea with li…
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…
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…
Two separate permissions matter here: your LANDLORD and the condo MANAGEMENT (house rules). Even if management technically bans pets in the …
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…