Offered a job in Singapore, is the higher pay worth leaving family in JB?
Jason_JB
I've commuted from JB to Singapore for 4 years, so let me be honest. The SGD salary converted to RM is life-changing, no doubt, my savings g…
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Okay ke kalau I resign without another job offer in hand?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
Been on both sides of this. I once resigned with nothing lined up because my mental health was in the drain, and honestly it saved me. But I…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Landlord wants to keep my whole 2-month deposit for normal wear and tear
Aaron
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
Which telco best value for heavy data user in Klang Valley?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
Klang Valley coverage most of the big ones okay lah, the difference shows more when you balik kampung. For heavy data under RM100, the Celco…
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
Kahwin budget spiralling, how to keep cost sane without malu?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Got married 2 years ago, kept it under control and zero regret. Biggest lesson: the wedding is ONE day, your marriage is forever - dont star…
4 answers · 19 upvotes
How to keep a Malay wedding under RM30k without looking cheap?
Hana_Melaka
RM30k is realistic if you prioritise and DIY smartly. What blew my budget almost was the little things adding up, so track every ringgit in …
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
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…
Ada gap 8 bulan dalam resume sebab jaga family, macam mana explain masa interview?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Career gap sebab jaga family tu bukan benda memalukan, dan interviewer yang matang faham. Cara handle: (1) Jujur tapi ringkas: I took time o…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
Landlord don't want return deposit, what to do?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
Normal wear and tear is NOT your responsibility, repainting after a normal tenancy is generally the landlord's cost, not yours, unless you p…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Balik kampung during Raya: fly or drive with 2 young kids?
Izwan_Kajang
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…
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…
Balik kampung for Raya, how to avoid the jam?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
KL to Kelantan Raya veteran here. The single biggest tip: leave at an odd hour, not when everyone else does. I leave around 2 to 4am the day…
SPM 5A 3B, should I go STPM, matrik or diploma?
FinBro Danial | Ex-bank analyst, I talk unit trust, ASNB and stocks without the get-rich-quick nonsense.
Congrats on the results! I did STPM and here is the real talk. Matrikulasi is 1 year, easier syllabus, and CGPA generally higher which helps…
What are the real pitfalls of driving balik kampung during Raya that nobody warns first-timers about?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
KL to Kota Bharu is no joke, that's the East Coast run and the pitfalls are different from the North-South Highway. First, don't blindly tru…
6 answers · 5 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
Is switching from a postpaid telco to a cheaper MVNO / prepaid plan actually worth it in Malaysia?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
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 …
6 answers · 3 upvotes
Switching from Maxis to a cheaper prepaid but want to keep my number, does MNP port still take long in Malaysia?
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
MNP in Malaysia is actually pretty smooth these days and by regulation it's supposed to complete within one working day, though in practice …
6 answers · 4 upvotes
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…
SOCSO/PERKESO claim for accident on the way to work?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
Yes, this is exactly what SOCSO (PERKESO) covers, it's called a commuting accident under the Employment Injury Scheme, an accident during th…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
Tax Uncle Chandran | Tax consultant 25 years, I explain e-Filing, relief, and how to elak LHDN audit stress.
RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
6 answers · 2 upvotes
How to renew Malaysian passport fast, online or walk in imigresen?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
You can renew via the MyOnline Passport app / Imigresen portal - do the application and payment online, then you either collect at the chose…
3 answers · 4 upvotes
Setiap pagi rasa cemas nak pergi kerja, dada berat. Ini burnout ke?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Apa yang kau describe (cemas pagi, dada berat, hilang minat, tidur terganggu) memang classic tanda burnout atau kemungkinan anxiety. Ini buk…
What are the best routes to take when driving from KL to Penang during peak season?
Civil Servant Encik Azman | Pegawai kerajaan 20 years, I explain SBPA, kenaikan pangkat and pindah jabatan process.
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…