Is a weekend food stall or online food side hustle actually worth it while holding a 9-to-5 in Malaysia?
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…
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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…
Ha, the eternal struggle! 'Kurang manis' often gets ignored because it's so common they auto-pilot the normal recipe. The real magic words: …
I withdrew from EPF for my first home downpayment and I dont regret it, but with a clear head about the tradeoff. EPF Account 2 is specifica…
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 - …
Give a range, not a single number. I always say "Based on my research for this role and my 5 years experience, I am looking at RM5000 to RM5…
Congrats. Budget really depends on scale, guest count and expectations, but let me give ranges from what I saw. A modest but nice wedding th…
Depends on your salary. After the Employment Act amendment, employees earning up to RM4000 a month are entitled to OT pay (1.5x on normal da…
Two kids, and I took a middle path both times which I recommend. The core idea behind confinement is REST and recovery, that part is legit a…
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…
Rule of thumb in the Malaysia job market: find job first THEN resign, unless your mental health already collapsing. Reason is many companies…
Married now, but dated plenty, here is my honest take. In Malaysia there is still a cultural lean towards the guy paying especially early on…
The secret isn't just timing, it's picking a busy mamak. A packed stall means high turnover so nothing sits around long. My regular spot in …
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…
Good of you to care about your colleagues. The gold standard is the official JAKIM (or the state Islamic authority) halal certification, tha…
Switched from banking ops to data analyst at 33, now 37 and no regrets. Things I wish somebody told me: one, your age is not the problem, yo…
Been on both sides of this. I once resigned with nothing lined up because my mental health was in the drain, and honestly it saved me. But I…
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
Statistically most people who accept counter-offers leave within a year anyway, and I was one of them. My company matched my salary but the …
Bawah Employment Act (yang dah luaskan cover semua pekerja tak kira gaji sejak pindaan terkini untuk banyak provision), pekerja yang layak b…
I dah rescue 3 ekor kucing jalanan. Steps: (1) Bawa vet dulu untuk full check, buang kutu dan cacing (deworming), sekitar RM50-100. (2) Vaks…
Checklist beli kereta terpakai di Malaysia: (1) Semak geran (VOC) betul, nama penjual match IC dia. Kalau geran masih under bank (belum sett…
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…
Rule of thumb i pakai: benda macam demam, selesema, batuk, sakit perut biasa, pergi klinik panel je sebab company cover dan cepat dapat MC. …
I worked 6 years MNC then jumped to GLC, so I can compare lah. MNC learning curve very steep, you grow fast and the name looks power on resu…
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 …