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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…
This is so common in Malaysian families and it hurts, because you want the people closest to you to get it. A few things I've learned. (1) Y…
This is more common than people think, especially in SMEs. I only realised years later that my 'allowance-heavy' salary structure meant my E…
Bro I been through exact same thing. What saved my marriage was setting clear space boundaries BEFORE she moved in, not after. We agreed mak…
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…
I bought an X50 for my family 2 years ago and overall happy, but let me be real about the trade-offs. The SUV height and boot space is great…
Married now, but dated plenty, here is my honest take. In Malaysia there is still a cultural lean towards the guy paying especially early on…
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…
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…
I've driven from KL to Penang during peak season many times, and I can tell you that the best route to take is the North-South Expressway, b…
Give a range, not a single number. I always say "Based on my research for this role and my 5 years experience, I am looking at RM5000 to RM5…
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
Yes it's absolutely worth it, and honestly the process is much easier now than people assume, mostly online. STR (formerly BKM/BSH) for a B4…
Haha the classic mamak struggle. What works for my gang: one 'captain' collects everyone's order and relays it in one clean go, grouped by d…
Mamak tu institusi sosial Malaysia bro haha. Appeal dia: buka lewat (kadang 24 jam), murah (teh tarik RM2-3, roti canai RM1.50-2), dan tak a…
Balik kampung veteran, been doing the long drive for over 15 years, so here are the survival tips that actually work. One, timing beats ever…
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…
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…
Bagus kau sedar umur 25, ramai sedar lagi lambat. Steps simple: (1) Track dulu ke mana duit kau lari sebulan, guna app atau tulis je. Biasan…
Don't feel malu, these scams are professionally run and even smart people get caught. Act fast, speed matters for any chance of recovery. St…
Relax, expired road tax is very common and renewing is straightforward. If it's expired less than a certain period and no other issues, you …
36 now, and here is what I would tell my 22-year-old self standing in Mid Valley about to swipe. One, lifestyle inflation is the silent kill…
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…
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…
Since family not rich, cost should weigh heavily. Ranking roughly by cost: Matrikulasi (KPM) is basically free with allowance and a fast tra…