How to apply and check STR / Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah status?
STR (formerly BR1M/BSH) is handled by LHDN (Inland Revenue). How it works: (1) Registration and updates are done through the official STR po…
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STR (formerly BR1M/BSH) is handled by LHDN (Inland Revenue). How it works: (1) Registration and updates are done through the official STR po…
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…
Went from rejected to approved, here is what I fixed. First, pull your CCRIS and CTOS report (CCRIS free from BNM). Check for any late payme…
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…
From my experience, do NOT sign anything on the spot under pressure. Forcing you to resign under threat can amount to 'constructive dismissa…
Ugh, the credit thief, every Malaysian office has one. What worked for me without drama: start creating a paper trail. Send your analysis an…
HR here, sat in maybe 800+ interviews across KL and PJ. The mistakes that quietly kill you: One, being late and blaming traffic or LRT. Ever…
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…
RM30k is realistic if you prioritise and DIY smartly. What blew my budget almost was the little things adding up, so track every ringgit in …
I accepted a counter-offer in 2021, they bumped me from RM4,500 to RM6,000 on the spot. Six months later I realised the trust was gone, my m…
First check your company policy: carry forward or forfeit? Many Malaysian companies allow carry forward of a few days, some pay out unused l…
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…
I felt exactly this way 6 years ago, so let me give you the long view. Fresh grad starting RM2800-3200 is normal for many non-technical fiel…
STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah), yes it's the successor to BR1M/BPR. You apply and check through the official LHDN portal (bantuantunai.hasil.g…
Klang Valley coverage most of the big ones okay lah, the difference shows more when you balik kampung. For heavy data under RM100, the Celco…
I have an ASB loan for about 8 years now, here is the honest picture. The concept works IF the ASB dividend consistently beats your loan int…
For your budget and salary, both are solid choices since Perodua parts and service are the cheapest and most available in Malaysia, but let …
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…
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…
Worked in healthcare for years, seen both systems up close, so here is a practical way to decide. Govt hospitals in Malaysia have genuinely …
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…
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…
Technically, if you're carrying on a business in Malaysia, you're supposed to register with SSM, it's not really optional even for "small sm…
PR1MA is decent for a first home IF the location works for your life, not so much as an investment. Two big things people forget: first, the…
I did this last year and got a RM1,800 raise to stay, so it can work, but the way you frame it is everything. I never said give me more mone…