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…
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Got retrenched, what severance and rights am I entitled to?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
Sorry you kena, been through it too. Key things to know: under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, if you are cov…
4 answers · 25 upvotes
Kena scam online transfer RM5000, where to report and can get back?
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
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…
3 answers · 4 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
Mak baru disahkan diabetes, susah nak ubah dia makan. Macam mana handle diet orang tua?
3 answers · 3 upvotes
Best time to tapau at a mamak without waiting forever, and how to order roti telur banjir like a regular?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
Ah, the mamak game, let me put you on properly. Timing-wise, avoid the peak windows: breakfast 8-9.30am, lunch 12.30-2pm, and the big one, f…
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
What's it like working in Singapore as a Malaysian and commuting daily from JB?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Did the JB to Singapore daily commute for almost 3 years, so let me paint the real picture, not the earn SGD spend RM fantasy. The money sid…
4 answers · 27 upvotes
Nak buka gerai nasi lemak pagi, modal berapa dan berbaloi ke?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Aku buka gerai breakfast dah 2 tahun. Modal start realistik: gerai/khemah dan meja RM1,500-3,000, peralatan masak dan periuk besar RM1,000-2…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Should I do EPF voluntary top-up (i-Saraan / Self Contribution) in my late 20s or invest myself?
Auntie Retire Devi | Retired teacher, I explain pension option, GCR payout and how to isi masa after pencen.
I've been doing voluntary EPF top-ups of RM300-500 a month for about 5 years and I think it's worth it as one part of your mix, not your who…
6 answers · 4 upvotes
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…
Is it worth switching from a GLC to a startup in KL?
Mei_Ling_KL
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…
Perodua Myvi vs Proton Saga as a first car for a fresh grad earning RM2,800, what would you actually pick?
Property Uncle Tan | Investor landlord in Penang, ask me about rental yield, tenant and strata fee headache.
Owned a Myvi for five years as my first car on a similar salary, so here's the honest breakdown. The Myvi wins big on resale value, Perodua …
STR bantuan, how to apply and check if eligible?
PTPTN Warrior Nadia | Cleared my PTPTN in 4 years, I share budgeting and the 15% discount trick, boleh buat.
STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah), yes it's the successor to BR1M/BPR. You apply and check through the official LHDN portal (bantuantunai.hasil.g…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Want to sell nasi lemak from home, where to start and licensing?
HR Lady Farah | Recruiter for MNC, I know what makes your resume masuk tong sampah, no sugarcoat.
Been running home food biz 3 years. Start small - dont invest big first, test demand with your neighbours and one office building. Licensing…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Interviewer asked my expected salary, I said too high and never heard back
Farah
Don't be discouraged, one no-reply doesn't mean your number killed it, sometimes they just filled the post. When I was fresh grad I learned …
Boss selalu suruh OT tapi tak bayar claim, aku sungkan nak refuse. Normal ke ni?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Bawah Employment Act (yang dah luaskan cover semua pekerja tak kira gaji sejak pindaan terkini untuk banyak provision), pekerja yang layak b…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
Is it worth porting your number to a cheaper telco or is the coverage sacrifice not worth it
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
I ported from a big telco RM88 plan to a cheaper RM35 plan last year and here's my honest verdict after 12 months. In the Klang Valley and m…
5 answers · 4 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
What are things you wish you knew earlier about managing money in your 20s in Malaysia?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
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…
4 answers · 25 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
Cameron Highlands trip - how to avoid the crazy jam and crowd?
Uncle Civil Servant Rahman | Retired Grade 44, I explain pension, GCR and how promotion in kerajaan actually works.
Go on weekdays if you can, ORRR long weekend but avoid it lah, it becomes a parking lot especially Brinchang town. Two routes: the Simpang P…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Kena retrench, company bagi notis 1 minggu je. Betul ke ni?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Sorry to hear bro. Under Employment Act, kalau kontrak cakap sebulan notis, company kena bagi sebulan ATAU bayar gaji sebulan sebagai pengga…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Wedding budget blowing up, how to tell parents we can't afford a 500-guest dinner
Serena
We faced the exact same tug-of-war. My advice: don't say a flat 'we can't afford it', instead present your priorities and a plan. We showed …
Doing intermittent fasting as a Malaysian foodie, how to not lose my mind?
Serena_Ampang
As a fellow foodie, IF worked for me because it doesn't tell you WHAT to eat, just WHEN, which suits our food culture better than restrictiv…