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From my experience starting a home food biz, start simple and legal. Register a sole proprietorship with SSM, it's cheap (around RM30-60 a y…

I spent 6 years in one of the big GLCs before jumping to a startup, so I can tell you both sides. The pay is not the highest but the total p…

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…

Because mamak is the only place in Malaysia where a Datuk in his Merc and a Grab rider can sit two tables apart, both order teh tarik and ro…

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…

Classic problem, here's how I broke it. (1) Create your own portfolio without waiting for clients, do 3-5 self-initiated projects, redesign …

I accepted a counteroffer once and regret until today. They matched my gaji but the trust already broken, boss slowly sidelined me and I was…

Akaun 3 (Akaun Fleksibel) memang design untuk emergency, tapi jangan jadikan tabiat lah. I pernah keluar RM1,500 masa cash flow ketat, prose…

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…

Been there, nearly quit without a backup plan which would have been dumb. What actually helped me survive while job hunting: over-communicat…

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…

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…

My wife and I did KL-Penang LDR for almost 2 years before I finally relocated, so it can work but only with a clear end goal. The killer of …

Been there, corporate burnout is real even when it's "not clinical depression". First, please don't dismiss it, chronic exhaustion and zero …

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…

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…

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…

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…

Yes, this is exactly what SOCSO (PERKESO) covers, it's called a commuting accident under the Employment Injury Scheme, an accident during th…

Untuk Shah Alam coverage okay je majority telco. Aku guna prepaid unlimited (ada beberapa telco offer unlimited data around RM35-50 sebulan …

Helped my mak with this. Key things I learned: eligibility is based on household income and category (single, or households with kids), and …

I've driven from KL to Penang during peak season many times, and I can tell you that the best route to take is the North-South Expressway, b…

RM2800 to RM3200 for a fresh engineer in Klang Valley is unfortunately quite normal for local SME and consultancy. It's low, I know, but tha…

Normal wear and tear is NOT your responsibility, repainting after a normal tenancy is generally the landlord's cost, not yours, unless you p…

Yes it's absolutely worth it, and honestly the process is much easier now than people assume, mostly online. STR (formerly BKM/BSH) for a B4…