What's a realistic wedding budget in Malaysia these days without going broke?
Congrats. Budget really depends on scale, guest count and expectations, but let me give ranges from what I saw. A modest but nice wedding th…
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Congrats. Budget really depends on scale, guest count and expectations, but let me give ranges from what I saw. A modest but nice wedding th…
Actually the law changed and more people are covered now. Under the Employment Act (after the 2023 amendment), ALL employees are covered by …
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 …
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…
From my experience, at 40 getting screened is a great move regardless of where. If you qualify for PeKa B40 (for eligible B40 aged 40 and ab…
I tried both. Dropshipping (mostly from China suppliers) in Malaysia has a big problem: shipping times are long, so on Shopee/TikTok Shop wh…
STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah), yes it's the successor to BR1M/BPR. You apply and check through the official LHDN portal (bantuantunai.hasil.g…
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
Panel clinic all the way for minor stuff lah - free with your medical card, fast, no long queue, and you get MC easily if you need to rest. …
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…
Came back after 8 years, here's my honest reflection. The pay cut is real, don't sugarcoat it, headline salaries here are lower. But you mus…
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 …
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…
From my experience interviewing candidates, the golden rule is never badmouth your old boss, it makes YOU look like the problem, fair or not…
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…
Ran a gerai before, here's the real checklist. (1) Business registration with SSM, a sole proprietorship is cheap and fast to register onlin…
Classic problem, here's how I broke it. (1) Create your own portfolio without waiting for clients, do 3-5 self-initiated projects, redesign …
Yes you can pay in lieu of notice, this is very standard in Malaysia. Check your contract, usually it says either party can pay salary in li…
Been running home food biz 3 years. Start small - dont invest big first, test demand with your neighbours and one office building. Licensing…
I dah rescue 3 ekor kucing jalanan. Steps: (1) Bawa vet dulu untuk full check, buang kutu dan cacing (deworming), sekitar RM50-100. (2) Vaks…
I bought a RM280k apartment in Semenyih at 26 using the Skim Rumah Pertamaku (My First Home) which let me take 100% loan with no downpayment…
Bro, I was in the exact same spot 3 years ago. What I learned: avoiding the conversation is worse than having it. Your GF probably senses yo…
I faced this as a new joiner too. What worked: I joined the team lunch once or twice a week to bond, and on other days brought my own food o…
Been there, corporate burnout is real even when it's "not clinical depression". First, please don't dismiss it, chronic exhaustion and zero …
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…