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How to renew Malaysian passport fast, online or walk in imigresen?
You can renew via the MyOnline Passport app / Imigresen portal - do the application and payment online, then you either collect at the chose…
Balik kampung during Raya: fly or drive with 2 young kids?
We have 3 kids and drove to Kelantan for years before finally trying to fly, so I can compare. Driving during Raya balik kampung peak is bru…
Renew driving license online through MyEG, safe and how?
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…
Landlord wants to keep my whole deposit for 'normal wear and tear', legit?
This happened to me twice already. In Malaysia there's actually no specific tenancy act protecting tenants strongly, so a lot depends on you…
Which telco has the best coverage for balik kampung to the east coast?
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…
Fresh grad want to start investing, where to begin in Malaysia?
Started at your exact age, here is what I wish someone told me. Step 1, before investing anything, build an emergency fund of 3-6 months exp…
If I resign before bonus month, do I still get prorated bonus?
Depends 100% on your contract or company policy, there is no law forcing them to pay bonus if you are not employed on payout date. Most Mala…
Can I use EPF Account 2 for house downpayment ah?
Did it last year for my apartment in Seri Kembangan lah. Go KWSP website, login i-Akaun, apply under "Pengeluaran Perumahan". You need the S…
Fresh grad, dapat offer RM2,800. Boleh nego ke atau ambil je?
Boleh nego, dan jarang company tarik offer sebab kau tanya elok-elok. Yang penting cara. Cuba email/reply macam ni: thank you for the offer,…
Withdraw EPF Account 2 for house downpayment, worth it?
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 …
How to get my first freelance client with no portfolio or experience?
Classic problem, here's how I broke it. (1) Create your own portfolio without waiting for clients, do 3-5 self-initiated projects, redesign …
Is a RM3000 starting salary in KL enough to survive or not?
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…
What's it like dealing with burnout while working in corporate KL?
Hit full burnout in my early 30s in a KL corporate role, the kind where I would cry in the car before forcing myself to go up. So this is fr…
Worth it to settle car loan early or just let it run?
You're right to check, because most Malaysian car loans are hire purchase with flat rate interest, and the total interest is calculated upfr…
Touch n Go RFID keep failing at toll, switch back to SmartTAG?
RFID failing is usually one of a few fixable things. First, check your TNG eWallet balance and that auto reload (GO+ or reload) is on, most …
Balik kampung for Raya, how to avoid the jam?
KL to Kelantan Raya veteran here. The single biggest tip: leave at an odd hour, not when everyone else does. I leave around 2 to 4am the day…
Started a small home-based food business, when do I need to register with SSM and LHDN?
I started exactly like you, selling frozen murtabak from home. Once it's a real ongoing business (not just occasional), you should register …
Nak start side income tapi masa terhad, ada idea realistik untuk orang kerja 9-5?
Aku ada full time job dan side income dari jual barang pre-order (dropship supplier lokal). Realistik tips: (1) Pilih benda yang leverage sk…
What's it like working as a full-time Grab driver in KL?
Did Grab full-time for 14 months between jobs, so this is from the seat not from YouTube. Gross can look nice, on a good day I hit RM250-300…
Got into a small car accident, other driver wants to settle privately, should I?
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…
Boss expects OT everyday but no OT pay, what are my rights?
Under the Employment Act (now covers all employees), overtime on a normal working day must be paid at 1.5x your hourly rate, rest day and pu…
What's it like being a stay-home dad in Malaysia?
Stay-home dad for 3 years now, wife is the breadwinner, and I will be honest about both the joy and the sting. The joy is real, I saw my kid…
Started selling homemade kuih online, do I need SSM registration and how to handle it if I still have a full time job?
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…
What should you actually do after a minor car accident in Malaysia so you don't get cheated on the claim?
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…