Offered a job in Singapore, is the higher pay worth leaving family in JB?
Kavin
I did the JB-Singapore commute for three years. The money is real and it helped me support my family and save fast, thanks to the exchange r…
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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
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
Why is it that fresh grad salary in Malaysia has been stuck so low for so many years?
Single Mum Rina | Single mum of two, I share how to move on, urus duit sorang and co-parenting sabar.
Economist background here, let me give the unpopular but real answer. One, oversupply of degrees. We pushed everyone to get a degree, so a d…
4 answers · 6 upvotes
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
Started selling homemade kuih online, do I need SSM registration and how to handle it if I still have a full time job?
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
Good on you for wanting to do it properly, and yes, once you're consistently making income from selling, you should register a business with…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
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
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
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
Buy a new Myvi or a second-hand Honda City with the same monthly?
Deepa
I bought a used sedan as my first car and regretted the surprise repair bills, aircond, suspension, small things that added up. For a first …
Nak settle PTPTN sekali gus, ada discount tak sekarang?
Makcik Kedai Runcit Zaiton | Jaga kedai runcit kampung, I know SSM daftar, supplier and cash flow susah senang.
Discount PTPTN ni datang-datang, biasanya announce masa bajet atau sempena event tertentu, tak permanent. Dulu ada 10-15% untuk full settlem…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
What's the smartest way to survive the PLUS highway jam driving balik kampung to Penang during Raya?
Property Agent Farhan | Young agent covering Cyberjaya, ask me about first home scheme and MRT-effect on price.
Done this KL-Penang balik kampung drive maybe eight times, and timing is everything. The golden move is to leave either super early like 4-5…
5 answers · 3 upvotes
Renew driving license online through MyEG, safe and how?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Yes, renewing your CDL (competent driving licence) online is legit and easy, MyEG is an official JPJ service partner, and there's also the J…
3 answers · 22 upvotes
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…
Motor accident on the way to work, can I claim SOCSO?
Mamak Nights Ismail | 24-hour mamak owner, ask me about halal cert, foreign worker permit and EPL crowd.
Yes! Commuting accident (kemalangan semasa perjalanan) on your usual route to/from work IS covered under SOCSO Employment Injury Scheme - ma…
Dropshipping vs holding stock for a small online business, what's realistic in Malaysia?
Iskandar_Shah_Alam
I tried both. Dropshipping (mostly from China suppliers) in Malaysia has a big problem: shipping times are long, so on Shopee/TikTok Shop wh…
Want to start Shopee side hustle while working full time, realistic?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Doing Shopee part time for 2 years, still keep my day job. Realistic expectations first: it is NOT fast money, first few months you might ea…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Mak mertua nak tinggal serumah lepas kahwin, macam mana handle?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
I duduk dengan mak mertua dah 5 tahun, so far okay sebab ada ground rules dari awal. Tips penting: (1) Set boundaries secara halus, contoh b…
4 answers · 2 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…
Age 32, want to switch to tech from admin. Too late ah?
Kakak HR Siti | 12 years in HR liao, banyak sudah tengok resignation drama and gaji negotiation.
Switched from admin to data analyst at 34, so no, 32 is NOT too late lah. But be realistic with a family depending on you - dont quit your j…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Is a RM3000 starting salary in KL enough to survive or not?
Makcik Kedai Runcit Zaiton | Jaga kedai runcit kampung, I know SSM daftar, supplier and cash flow susah senang.
Survived on exactly RM3k in KL for two years, so real numbers for you. Room rental in a shared unit around Cheras or KL fringe: RM650-800. F…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Boss micromanage everything until I burnout, how to cope?
HR Lady Farah | Recruiter for MNC, I know what makes your resume masuk tong sampah, no sugarcoat.
Been there, nearly quit without a backup plan which would have been dumb. What actually helped me survive while job hunting: over-communicat…
4 answers · 3 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…
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
Feeling burnt out but scared to take MC for mental health, is that normal?
Terence_Mont_Kiara
I hit full burnout in 2022, couldn't get out of bed, and I carried the same guilt you're describing. Here's what I learned: mental health IS…