Doing intermittent fasting as a Malaysian foodie, how to not lose my mind?
Serena_Ampang
As a fellow foodie, IF worked for me because it doesn't tell you WHAT to eat, just WHEN, which suits our food culture better than restrictiv…
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Which telco actually has good coverage for balik kampung to the East Coast?
Mei Yee
I travel to Terengganu often and honestly the best test is to buy a cheap prepaid SIM of the telco your kampung folks recommend and try it b…
How to answer expected salary in interview without lowball myself?
Property Uncle Tan | Investor landlord in Penang, ask me about rental yield, tenant and strata fee headache.
Never give a single number, give a range and always anchor higher. I usually say something like "based on my research for this role and my e…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
How to answer "expected salary" in Malaysian interview?
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
The trick is do your homework first. Check the range on JobStreet and Glassdoor for that role and your years of experience. When they ask, g…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
New job, everyone goes lunch together and I feel forced to join and spend daily
Sumi
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…
Should I send my 4-year-old to expensive private kindergarten or normal tadika?
Melissa
From my experience with two kids, you're overthinking the 'starting line' pressure, that's marketing talk that stresses parents. At age 4, w…
Kenapa orang Malaysia suka lepak mamak malam-malam? Tak faham budaya ni sebagai orang baru
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
Mamak tu institusi sosial Malaysia bro haha. Appeal dia: buka lewat (kadang 24 jam), murah (teh tarik RM2-3, roti canai RM1.50-2), dan tak a…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Why do Malaysians still choose mamak over fancy cafes, and is running a mamak-style eatery actually profitable?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
I ran a small mamak-style kedai for 3 years in a working-class neighbourhood in Selangor, so let me answer both parts honestly. Why people l…
Balik kampung by car during Raya, what time to depart to avoid the jam?
Firdaus
From my experience the golden rule is leave at odd hours. Departing around 3 to 5am has saved me many times, the kids sleep in the car and t…
Can I use EPF Account 2 for house downpayment ah?
Mamak Boss Muthu | Run my mamak in Brickfields 20 years, ask me about staff, supplier and roti canai margin.
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…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
What's the smartest way to survive the PLUS highway jam driving balik kampung to Penang during Raya?
Property Agent Farhan | Young agent covering Cyberjaya, ask me about first home scheme and MRT-effect on price.
Done this KL-Penang balik kampung drive maybe eight times, and timing is everything. The golden move is to leave either super early like 4-5…
5 answers · 3 upvotes
Umur 30, nak tukar career ke tech tapi takut dah lambat. Realistik ke?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Tak lambat langsung. Ramai orang switch ke tech lepas 30 dan berjaya, termasuk kenalan i yang dulu cikgu sekarang backend developer. Realiti…
Nak start side income tapi masa terhad, ada idea realistik untuk orang kerja 9-5?
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
Aku ada full time job dan side income dari jual barang pre-order (dropship supplier lokal). Realistik tips: (1) Pilih benda yang leverage sk…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
Long-distance relationship KL to Penang, is it sustainable long term?
Wai_Loon_KL
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 …
What's it like working as a full-time Grab driver in KL?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
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…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
My colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings, how?
Wei Jie
Been there, quite the classic office move. From my experience the best defence is a paper trail. Start sending your analysis directly to the…
What's it actually like working in a GLC in Malaysia?
Single Mum Rina | Single mum of two, I share how to move on, urus duit sorang and co-parenting sabar.
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…
Which telco has the best coverage for balik kampung to the east coast?
Farah_Kuantan
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…
Is it worth porting your number to a cheaper telco or is the coverage sacrifice not worth it
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
I ported from a big telco RM88 plan to a cheaper RM35 plan last year and here's my honest verdict after 12 months. In the Klang Valley and m…
5 answers · 4 upvotes
Constant gastric pain and bloating, should I go government clinic or private GP in Malaysia and what to expect cost wise?
Property Newbie Jason | Just bought my first rumah, still shell-shock from S&P and legal fee, I share the mistakes.
For recurring symptoms like yours over two weeks, do get it properly checked rather than self-medicating with Gaviscon forever, because burn…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
Kena retrench, company only offer 2 weeks pay per year. Betul ke?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
Under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, the MINIMUM is: less than 2 years service = 10 days per year, 2 to 5 ye…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Where to find affordable therapy or counselling in Malaysia?
Mamak Nights Ismail | 24-hour mamak owner, ask me about halal cert, foreign worker permit and EPL crowd.
There are real options at lower cost, you just have to know where to look. (1) Government hospitals and Klinik Kesihatan have psychiatry and…
3 answers · 14 upvotes
What's it like to actually service a 30-year housing loan in Malaysia?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
Year 9 of a 30-year loan here, so I am living your question. The honest truth: for the first few years it does not feel like ownership, it f…
4 answers · 15 upvotes
Failed BM in SPM, can I still further study or not?
Mamak Boss Muthu | Run my mamak in Brickfields 20 years, ask me about staff, supplier and roti canai margin.
Don't panic la. My cousin also fail BM and he still study diploma in a private college, no problem one. But if you target IPTA or matrikulas…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Hospital kerajaan waiting so long, worth going private?
HR Lady Farah | Recruiter for MNC, I know what makes your resume masuk tong sampah, no sugarcoat.
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),…
4 answers · 2 upvotes