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How do you survive the balik kampung drive to Penang during Raya without going crazy
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…
After SPM not sure what to do, matrikulasi, foundation or diploma?
Since family not rich, cost should weigh heavily. Ranking roughly by cost: Matrikulasi (KPM) is basically free with allowance and a fast tra…
Should I take the free government health screening or pay for private?
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…
Why does my roti canai never turn out like the mamak one at home?
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…
How to answer "expected salary" in Malaysian interview?
The trick is do your homework first. Check the range on JobStreet and Glassdoor for that role and your years of experience. When they ask, g…
Got retrenched, what severance and rights am I entitled to?
Sorry you kena, been through it too. Key things to know: under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, if you are cov…
How much hantaran / mas kahwin is reasonable? Feeling the pressure
Brother, first separate two things: mas kahwin (maskahwin/mahar) is the fixed sum set by the state religious authority, usually a modest sta…
What's it really like navigating meeting the parents in a mixed-race relationship in Malaysia?
My wife and I are a mixed couple, together 9 years now married with a kid, so we survived the whole journey. The honest truth is the introdu…
Landlord tak nak pulang deposit sewa, macam mana nak claim?
Di Malaysia belum ada Residential Tenancy Act khusus lagi, jadi ia bergantung pada tenancy agreement kau. Baca balik kontrak: apa syarat pem…
Hospital kerajaan waiting so long, worth going private?
What we do in my family, use both smartly. For the FIRST consultation and diagnosis where speed matters (to know what you are dealing with),…
Should I use EPF Account 3 (Akaun Fleksibel) for emergencies or leave it?
I withdrew a bit from Akaun Fleksibel last year to clear a high-interest credit card debt, and honestly for THAT purpose it made sense becau…
GF wants me to propose but I'm not financially ready, how to talk about it?
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…
My colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings, how?
Been there, quite the classic office move. From my experience the best defence is a paper trail. Start sending your analysis directly to the…
Boss give counter offer after I resign, should I stay?
Take the new job, don't stay. Classic mistake. Think about it: your boss only values you enough to pay properly AFTER you threatened to leav…
Why is mamak still the best place to lepak in Malaysia?
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…
Klinik panel company slow sangat, patut terus pergi hospital kerajaan?
Rule of thumb i pakai: benda macam demam, selesema, batuk, sakit perut biasa, pergi klinik panel je sebab company cover dan cepat dapat MC. …
Interviewer asked why I left my last job after only 6 months, how to answer?
From my experience interviewing candidates, the golden rule is never badmouth your old boss, it makes YOU look like the problem, fair or not…
Balik kampung during Raya: fly or drive with 2 young kids?
We have 3 kids and drove to Kelantan for years before finally trying to fly, so I can compare. Driving during Raya balik kampung peak is bru…
Second-hand Myvi vs Axia for first car under RM30k, which is more worth it for a fresh grad in KL?
For your budget and salary, both are solid choices since Perodua parts and service are the cheapest and most available in Malaysia, but let …
Tadika or babysitter for 2 year old while we work?
We used a registered home babysitter (taska) for the toddler years then moved to tadika at 4, and I think that combo is ideal. At 2 years ol…
What are things you wish you knew earlier about the JB-SG causeway commute?
Commuted for over 4 years, so here is everything I wish I knew on day one. One, timing rules your entire life, and small differences are mas…
Got a counter-offer after resigning, should I take it?
Statistically most people who accept counter-offers leave within a year anyway, and I was one of them. My company matched my salary but the …
Govt hospital vs private, worth paying for private?
For serious or complex stuff, honestly govt hospital (HKL, UMMC, hospital besar) specialists are excellent, many are the top experts in the …
What's it like to still be paying PTPTN years after graduating?
Cleared my PTPTN last year after 8 years, so I have lived the whole journey. First, don't feel ashamed, the vast majority of grads have it, …