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…
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Is it rude to ask about salary range during the first interview?
Shan_Klang
Totally fair to ask, and no it's not rude if done right. I now always clarify the range early to avoid wasting time, exactly like you experi…
Long distance relationship KL-JB, how to make it work?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
Did KL-Penang LDR for 2 years, now married. It is doable but needs effort from both. What worked: (1) Have a shared END GOAL and timeline - …
Want to start a small food stall, what license and permit I actually need?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Ran a gerai before, here's the real checklist. (1) Business registration with SSM, a sole proprietorship is cheap and fast to register onlin…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
What are things you wish you knew earlier before planning a wedding in Malaysia?
Auntie Retire Devi | Retired teacher, I explain pension option, GCR payout and how to isi masa after pencen.
Married two years ago, big-ish family affair, and here is the stuff I wish someone sat me down and said. One, the guest list drives absolute…
Kerja Singapura commute dari JB setiap hari, worth ke dengan tukaran SGD?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
Aku commute JB-Singapore dah 3 tahun. Reality check: SGD3,000 tukar RM memang nampak besar (RM10k+), dan itu daya tarikan utama. TAPI kos hi…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Failed BM in SPM, can I still further study or not?
Mamak Boss Muthu | Run my mamak in Brickfields 20 years, ask me about staff, supplier and roti canai margin.
Don't panic la. My cousin also fail BM and he still study diploma in a private college, no problem one. But if you target IPTA or matrikulas…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
How to know if a restaurant is truly halal, not just 'no pork'?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
Good of you to care about your colleagues. The gold standard is the official JAKIM (or the state Islamic authority) halal certification, tha…
3 answers · 2 upvotes
Boss expects OT everyday but no OT pay, what are my rights?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
Under the Employment Act (now covers all employees), overtime on a normal working day must be paid at 1.5x your hourly rate, rest day and pu…
3 answers · 4 upvotes
Company wants to terminate me but only gave 24 hours notice, what are my rights as an employee in Malaysia?
Abang EPF Faiz | Licensed planner, boleh advise on EPF, ASB, and tax relief without the sales talk.
Take a breath, because as a confirmed employee earning below RM5,000 you're protected under the Employment Act 1955, and what they're doing …
6 answers · 29 upvotes
Which telco actually best for coverage and value now?
Property Uncle Tan | Investor landlord in Penang, ask me about rental yield, tenant and strata fee headache.
Honestly the "best" telco depends heavily on YOUR specific routes and where you stay, not a universal answer. Since you travel KL-Kuantan, c…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Should I send my 4-year-old to expensive private kindergarten or normal tadika?
Melissa
From my experience with two kids, you're overthinking the 'starting line' pressure, that's marketing talk that stresses parents. At age 4, w…
Should I withdraw my EPF Account 2 to pay off my debt?
Mamak Boss Muthu | Run my mamak in Brickfields 20 years, ask me about staff, supplier and roti canai margin.
Financial planning is my job, so let me give you the framework, not just an opinion. First, compare interest rates. Credit card debt in Mala…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Constant acid reflux from too much mamak and kopi, anyone fixed this?
Aiman_Wangsa
Ya lor, classic Malaysian sales guy problem, I had the exact same thing. What actually helped me: I stopped eating anything within 3 hours o…
Okay ke kalau I start a side hustle selling on Shopee while working full-time?
Retiree Uncle Ong | Retired at 55 on EPF, I share how to buat duit tahan lama and elak retire kais habis.
Ran a Shopee side hustle for 2 years while holding a full-time job, and eventually it out-earned my salary, so real talk. Yes it is realisti…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Balik kampung by car during Raya, what time to depart to avoid the jam?
Firdaus
From my experience the golden rule is leave at odd hours. Departing around 3 to 5am has saved me many times, the kids sleep in the car and t…
How to check if I qualify for STR / Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid?
Fatimah
I help my parents with this every year. The official channel is the LHDN STR portal, and there's a phone line (the Hasil Care Line) if you h…
After SPM, should my son go matriculation, STPM or foundation?
Grace
I went through this recently. The honest answer depends on his study style and your budget. Matrikulasi is subsidised and short, great if of…
What do you all think about dating someone from a different race in Malaysia?
Kakak HR Siti | 12 years in HR liao, banyak sudah tengok resignation drama and gaji negotiation.
Been in an interracial, interfaith relationship for 7 years, married 3. Real talk, not the feel-good version. The love part is genuinely the…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
First car - Myvi or Axia? Gaji RM3500 only.
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
On RM3500, keep your car instalment under 15% ideally, so max around RM500-550/month including you must also budget petrol, toll, insurance,…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
How to answer "what is your expected salary" without lowballing myself?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
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…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Fresh grad, dapat offer RM2,800. Boleh nego ke atau ambil je?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Boleh nego, dan jarang company tarik offer sebab kau tanya elok-elok. Yang penting cara. Cuba email/reply macam ni: thank you for the offer,…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
What are the real pitfalls of selling on TikTok Shop compared to Shopee in Malaysia?
Relationship Kak Yasmin | Married 15 years and been through rough patch, I dengar and bagi honest marriage advice.
I sell skincare on both since 2023, and the honest truth is TikTok Shop can explode your sales but it eats your time and margin differently.…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Where to adopt a cat in Klang Valley, not buy from breeder?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Adopt don't shop, respect la for that. I got my two from SPCA Selangor in Ampang and also there's PAWS in Subang, both legit and the cats al…
3 answers · 13 upvotes
Klinik panel company slow sangat, patut terus pergi hospital kerajaan?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Rule of thumb i pakai: benda macam demam, selesema, batuk, sakit perut biasa, pergi klinik panel je sebab company cover dan cepat dapat MC. …
4 answers · 28 upvotes