Is it worth flying instead of driving for balik kampung to Sabah?
Jeffrey
From my experience flying KL to KK for festive season, the only real way to beat the crazy prices is to book very early, like 3-4 months ahe…
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Nak beli kereta second hand, macam mana elak kena tipu?
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
Checklist beli kereta terpakai di Malaysia: (1) Semak geran (VOC) betul, nama penjual match IC dia. Kalau geran masih under bank (belum sett…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Got into a small car accident, other driver wants to settle privately, should I?
Poh Ling
I've been in a similar spot. My advice: take photos of both cars, the plates, and the scene immediately, exchange IC and phone numbers, then…
Just started working, how much of my RM3000 salary should go to savings?
Huda
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…
Nak kahwin tapi bajet ketat, macam mana buat majlis simple tapi bermakna?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Aku kahwin bajet RM18k dan orang cakap meriah. Tips jimat: (1) Buat kat rumah atau dewan komuniti/surau yang murah, elak hotel. (2) Katering…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Landlord refuse return my 2 month deposit after moving out, what to do?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Went through this exact thing. First, gather your evidence: the tenancy agreement, your move-out photos/video showing clean condition (if yo…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Is it worth buying a new Myvi/Axia, or better to beli second hand?
Civil Servant Encik Azman | Pegawai kerajaan 20 years, I explain SBPA, kenaikan pangkat and pindah jabatan process.
Bought both ways in my life, so here is the honest math for a fresh grad. A new Myvi or Axia is popular for very good reasons: strong resale…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
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
Where to find affordable therapy or counselling in Malaysia?
Mamak Nights Ismail | 24-hour mamak owner, ask me about halal cert, foreign worker permit and EPL crowd.
There are real options at lower cost, you just have to know where to look. (1) Government hospitals and Klinik Kesihatan have psychiatry and…
3 answers · 14 upvotes
My dog barks non-stop when I'm at work, neighbours complaining, what to do?
Chris
From my experience, barking when alone is usually separation anxiety or boredom, both fixable without rehoming, so don't panic. First, tire …
New colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings, how to handle?
Chee_Keong_Bangsar
Ugh, the credit thief, every Malaysian office has one. What worked for me without drama: start creating a paper trail. Send your analysis an…
Is it normal to get zero bonus even when company made profit?
Chong
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
Housing loan rejected by 2 banks, how to improve chances?
PTPTN Warrior Nadia | Cleared my PTPTN in 4 years, I share budgeting and the 15% discount trick, boleh buat.
Went from rejected to approved, here is what I fixed. First, pull your CCRIS and CTOS report (CCRIS free from BNM). Check for any late payme…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
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…
How do you actually negotiate a counter-offer in Malaysia without burning the bridge?
Uncle Repair Bala | Aircond repair boss, I tell you which appliance worth repair or just beli baru lah.
I did this last year and got a RM1,800 raise to stay, so it can work, but the way you frame it is everything. I never said give me more mone…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
How do you handle sending your kid to a Chinese primary school when you yourself can't read Chinese
Makcik Kek Aidah | Home baker turned kek order boss, I share cost per slice, delivery and repeat customer tips.
We sent both our kids to SJKC and neither my wife nor I are strong in Chinese, so I feel you completely. The first two years are the hardest…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
Withdraw EPF Account 2 for house downpayment, worth it?
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
Remember EPF is your retirement lah, once you take out for house it's gone from the compounding. A lot of Malaysians reach 55 with pathetic …
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Is a weekend food stall or online food side hustle actually worth it while holding a 9-to-5 in Malaysia?
Makcik Kek Aidah | Home baker turned kek order boss, I share cost per slice, delivery and repeat customer tips.
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…
6 answers · 2 upvotes
Fresh grad want to start investing, where to begin in Malaysia?
Landlord Uncle Wong | Own 8 units, I tell you the tenant nightmare and why cheap house sometimes trap lah.
Started at your exact age, here is what I wish someone told me. Step 1, before investing anything, build an emergency fund of 3-6 months exp…
Mak baru disahkan diabetes, susah nak ubah dia makan. Macam mana handle diet orang tua?
3 answers · 3 upvotes
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
Started selling homemade kuih online, do I need SSM registration and how to handle it if I still have a full time job?
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
Good on you for wanting to do it properly, and yes, once you're consistently making income from selling, you should register a business with…
6 answers · 5 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
Matrikulasi or STPM, which one better for my daughter?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
Both are valid, depends on the child. My daughter did matrikulasi and my son did STPM, so I saw both. Matrikulasi is one year (some streams …
What's it like to actually service a 30-year housing loan in Malaysia?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
Year 9 of a 30-year loan here, so I am living your question. The honest truth: for the first few years it does not feel like ownership, it f…
4 answers · 15 upvotes