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I bought a used sedan as my first car and regretted the surprise repair bills, aircond, suspension, small things that added up. For a first …

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

Rule of thumb i pakai: benda macam demam, selesema, batuk, sakit perut biasa, pergi klinik panel je sebab company cover dan cepat dapat MC. …

Two separate permissions matter here: your LANDLORD and the condo MANAGEMENT (house rules). Even if management technically bans pets in the …

Owned a Myvi for five years as my first car on a similar salary, so here's the honest breakdown. The Myvi wins big on resale value, Perodua …

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…

We sent both our kids to SJKC and neither my wife nor I are strong in Chinese, so I feel you completely. The first two years are the hardest…

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…

I've sat on interview panels at two GLCs and honestly the dress code matters less than people think, but you still want to signal you took i…

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…

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 …

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, saver-spender couples can absolutely work, my husband and I are exactly that. The fights usually aren't about money itse…

Aku kahwin bajet RM18k dan orang cakap meriah. Tips jimat: (1) Buat kat rumah atau dewan komuniti/surau yang murah, elak hotel. (2) Katering…

This is more common than people think, especially in SMEs. I only realised years later that my 'allowance-heavy' salary structure meant my E…

I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…

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…

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

I've run a nasi lemak and mixed-rice stall for six years, so let me pop the goldmine myth gently. Yes the cash flow looks nice, a good break…

From my experience flying KL to KK for festive season, the only real way to beat the crazy prices is to book very early, like 3-4 months ahe…

STR (formerly BR1M/BSH) is handled by LHDN (Inland Revenue). How it works: (1) Registration and updates are done through the official STR po…

From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…

From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…

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…