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As a Malaysian Chinese girl, let me say her expectation is a bit much on the sibling part. Culturally you give ang pao to elders like her pa…

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…

I have an ASB loan for about 8 years now, here is the honest picture. The concept works IF the ASB dividend consistently beats your loan int…

A few tricks that actually work for me. One, book WAY ahead, the cheapest seats are the first batch released, usually 3 to 6 months out, and…

I withdrew about RM38,000 from Account 2 in 2019 for my house in Kajang and honestly I don't regret it, but here are the real lessons. First…

I accepted a counter-offer in 2021, they bumped me from RM4,500 to RM6,000 on the spot. Six months later I realised the trust was gone, my m…

Classic problem, here's how I broke it. (1) Create your own portfolio without waiting for clients, do 3-5 self-initiated projects, redesign …

Yes you can pay in lieu of notice, this is very standard in Malaysia. Check your contract, usually it says either party can pay salary in li…

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…

I started exactly like you, selling frozen murtabak from home. Once it's a real ongoing business (not just occasional), you should register …

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…

First, check the saman details online (MyEG, JPJ portal, or PDRM eSaman) - see the date, time, location and the recorded speed. If it is AES…

The secret is patience and the onions. Real good sambal tumis needs you to caramelise a lot of sliced bawang besar (big onions) low and slow…

Yes! Commuting accident (kemalangan semasa perjalanan) on your usual route to/from work IS covered under SOCSO Employment Injury Scheme - ma…

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…

Panel clinic all the way for minor stuff lah - free with your medical card, fast, no long queue, and you get MC easily if you need to rest. …

Worked in Singapore for 6 years then chose to come back, so I have seen both the appeal and the reality. On paper the salary multiple looks …

After 15 years of balik kampung to Penang, my golden rule is to leave at odd hours, either 4am or after 10pm, never in the afternoon when ev…

Switched to RFID 2 years ago and no regret for daily commute. Pros: no more battery dying like SmartTAG, no need to point the device, it lin…

Been there, quite the classic office move. From my experience the best defence is a paper trail. Start sending your analysis directly to the…

PR1MA is decent for a first home IF the location works for your life, not so much as an investment. Two big things people forget: first, 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…

I duduk dengan mak mertua dah 5 tahun, so far okay sebab ada ground rules dari awal. Tips penting: (1) Set boundaries secara halus, contoh b…

Sorry you kena, been through it too. Key things to know: under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, if you are cov…

Bro, I was in the exact same spot 3 years ago. What I learned: avoiding the conversation is worse than having it. Your GF probably senses yo…