Long-distance relationship KL to Penang, is it sustainable long term?
Wai_Loon_KL
My wife and I did KL-Penang LDR for almost 2 years before I finally relocated, so it can work but only with a clear end goal. The killer of …
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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…
First job interview at a GLC in KL, do I need to wear full suit and tie or smart casual can already?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
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…
OT never pay, can claim or not under Malaysian law?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Depends on your salary. After the Employment Act amendment, employees earning up to RM4000 a month are entitled to OT pay (1.5x on normal da…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
After SPM not sure what to do, matrikulasi, foundation or diploma?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Since family not rich, cost should weigh heavily. Ranking roughly by cost: Matrikulasi (KPM) is basically free with allowance and a fast tra…
Constant gastric pain and bloating, should I go government clinic or private GP in Malaysia and what to expect cost wise?
Property Newbie Jason | Just bought my first rumah, still shell-shock from S&P and legal fee, I share the mistakes.
For recurring symptoms like yours over two weeks, do get it properly checked rather than self-medicating with Gaviscon forever, because burn…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
What to wear for GLC interview? Full suit or overkill?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
For GLC I always go long sleeve formal shirt tuck in, dark slacks, leather shoes, and bring a tie in bag just in case. Full suit is fine for…
3 answers · 28 upvotes
Proton X50 vs Honda City for a first family car, worth the price difference?
Hakim_Rawang
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…
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
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
Adopting a stray cat from the street, what health checks first?
Anis_Bukit_Jalil
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…
Plan telco mana terbaik untuk data banyak tapi jimat? Confused dengan CelcomDigi, Yes, Unifi
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
Untuk Shah Alam coverage okay je majority telco. Aku guna prepaid unlimited (ada beberapa telco offer unlimited data around RM35-50 sebulan …
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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
In-laws keep overriding how we raise our baby, causing tension, how to set boundaries?
Wong_Kepong
This is such a common Malaysian family struggle, three generations under one roof. What helped us: my WIFE (it was her mum) had to be the on…
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…
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…
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
Landlord refuse to return my deposit after I moved out, what can I do?
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
You have options, don't just eat the loss. Currently Malaysia has no dedicated Residential Tenancy Act yet (it's been proposed for years), s…
Is running a small mamak or nasi lemak stall as profitable as people think, what's the real story?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
I've run a nasi lemak and mixed-rice stall for six years, so let me pop the goldmine myth gently. Yes the cash flow looks nice, a good break…
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What's it like dealing with EPF/KWSP i-Akaun for the first time?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
Set up my i-Akaun years ago and use it regularly, so here is the first-timer walkthrough. To register, you download the KWSP i-Akaun app or …
4 answers · 4 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 actually like switching careers from engineering to tech sales in KL after 30?
Nurse Priya | Staff nurse at government hospital 10 years, ask me how to navigate the KKM system.
I did exactly this in 2021, left a QA engineer role at RM7k to join a SaaS company in Bangsar South as an account executive. First year my b…
6 answers · 3 upvotes
Best way to order at mamak without getting the wrong food every time
Roy
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…
PTPTN loan or wait and save to pay uni cash, which is smarter?
Ganesh
From my experience, PTPTN is one of the cheapest loans you'll ever get, the administrative charge is low compared to any commercial loan, an…
How to apply and check STR / Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah status?
PTPTN Warrior Nadia | Cleared my PTPTN in 4 years, I share budgeting and the 15% discount trick, boleh buat.
STR (formerly BR1M/BSH) is handled by LHDN (Inland Revenue). How it works: (1) Registration and updates are done through the official STR po…
3 answers · 3 upvotes