How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?
I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…
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I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…
Checklist beli kereta terpakai di Malaysia: (1) Semak geran (VOC) betul, nama penjual match IC dia. Kalau geran masih under bank (belum sett…
I moved to KL on RM2,900 in 2022 and rented a middle room in a partitioned condo in Old Klang Road for RM650 including utilities and wifi. R…
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 - …
For recurring symptoms like yours over two weeks, do get it properly checked rather than self-medicating with Gaviscon forever, because burn…
From my experience with two kids, you're overthinking the 'starting line' pressure, that's marketing talk that stresses parents. At age 4, w…
Do the comparison properly. PTPTN charges a relatively low "ujrah" (around 1 percent, much lower than commercial loans), and they periodical…
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
I tried both. Dropshipping (mostly from China suppliers) in Malaysia has a big problem: shipping times are long, so on Shopee/TikTok Shop wh…
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…
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…
What we do in my family, use both smartly. For the FIRST consultation and diagnosis where speed matters (to know what you are dealing with),…
From my experience buying subsale, the earnest deposit (usually 2-3 percent, but sometimes a smaller booking fee) is governed by the letter/…
Coverage on the east coast really depends on your exact kampung, so general advice only goes so far. In my area near Kuantan, Maxis is actua…
I hit this exact wall two years ago, servicing a house in Semenyih and a car, feeling completely trapped and dreading work daily. What actua…
Helped my parents and a few neighbours apply, so here is the plain-language version. STR, Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah, is the cash aid that repla…
Remember EPF is your retirement lah, once you take out for house it's gone from the compounding. A lot of Malaysians reach 55 with pathetic …
Normal wear and tear is NOT your responsibility, repainting after a normal tenancy is generally the landlord's cost, not yours, unless you p…
First check your company policy: carry forward or forfeit? Many Malaysian companies allow carry forward of a few days, some pay out unused l…
Been through exactly this, now married 6 years, two kids, alhamdulillah. Real talk: the conversion is not a paperwork thing, it changes your…
I withdrew from Akaun 3 last September when my car aircon compressor died and needed RM1,800. The whole thing was done fully on the KWSP i-A…
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…
Been through two accidents, so here's the proper Malaysian playbook. At the scene, stay calm, don't move the cars until you've taken lots of…
Yes, if you're carrying on a business (selling to make profit, even part time online), you're generally required to register with SSM, and r…
Di Malaysia belum ada Residential Tenancy Act khusus lagi, jadi ia bergantung pada tenancy agreement kau. Baca balik kontrak: apa syarat pem…