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Best time to tapau at a mamak without waiting forever, and how to order roti telur banjir like a regular?
Ah, the mamak game, let me put you on properly. Timing-wise, avoid the peak windows: breakfast 8-9.30am, lunch 12.30-2pm, and the big one, f…
Is buying a PR1MA or sub-RM300k first home worth it for a fresh grad in the Klang Valley?
I bought a RM280k apartment in Semenyih at 26 using the Skim Rumah Pertamaku (My First Home) which let me take 100% loan with no downpayment…
Is topping up EPF via i-Saraan / voluntary contribution actually worth it?
I do both EPF top-up and ASB as a self-employed person and treat them differently. EPF voluntary contribution: I max out the amount that giv…
Cuti sekolah nak bawa family, Langkawi atau Penang lagi baik untuk anak-anak?
Dua-dua best tapi beza vibe. Penang: senang travel (boleh drive terus, tak payah ferry), makanan surga (char kuey teow, cendol, asam laksa),…
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…
What's it like going through a Big 4 audit firm interview in KL as a fresh accounting grad?
Honest career-advice angle: the interview is the easy part, surviving is the real thing. I did audit two years and the learning curve is ste…
My homemade nasi lemak sambal always tak jadi, either too sweet or not lazat. Tips?
The secret is patience and the onions. Real good sambal tumis needs you to caramelise a lot of sliced bawang besar (big onions) low and slow…
My dog barks non-stop when I'm at work, neighbours complaining, what to do?
From my experience, barking when alone is usually separation anxiety or boredom, both fixable without rehoming, so don't panic. First, tire …
First job interview at a GLC in KL, do I need to wear full suit and tie or smart casual can already?
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…
Got a counter-offer after resigning, should I take it?
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 …
Nak hantar anak sekolah agama sepenuh masa atau sekolah kebangsaan? Buntu pilih
Kami lalui debat sama. Sekolah kebangsaan (SK) + agama petang (KAFA/sekolah agama rakyat petang): pros ialah anak dapat kurikulum akademik p…
Umur 30, nak tukar career ke tech tapi takut dah lambat. Realistik ke?
Tak lambat langsung. Ramai orang switch ke tech lepas 30 dan berjaya, termasuk kenalan i yang dulu cikgu sekarang backend developer. Realiti…
What's it like working in Singapore as a Malaysian and commuting daily from JB?
Did the JB to Singapore daily commute for almost 3 years, so let me paint the real picture, not the earn SGD spend RM fantasy. The money sid…
What are the pitfalls of buying a second-hand car from a dealer versus direct owner in Malaysia
I've bought three used cars, two from dealers and one direct owner, so here's my honest breakdown. Direct owner is usually RM3,000-6,000 che…
Interviewer asked my expected salary, I said too high and never heard back
Don't be discouraged, one no-reply doesn't mean your number killed it, sometimes they just filled the post. When I was fresh grad I learned …
Best way to order at mamak without getting the wrong food every time
Haha the classic mamak struggle. What works for my gang: one 'captain' collects everyone's order and relays it in one clean go, grouped by d…
Confinement lady RM4500 for a month, worth it or waste money?
Hired one for our first, and honestly it was worth every sen FOR US. Here is the real value: newborn sleep is brutal, both parents zombie, a…
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…
Renew roadtax online MyEG vs JPJ counter, which better?
For convenience, online wins easily, the small service charge (few ringgit) is worth not queuing at JPJ or Pos. Options: MyEG (delivers the …
Landlord suddenly say cannot keep cat, but I already have one. What to do?
First thing, actually read your tenancy agreement, not what the landlord says verbally. If there's a no-pets clause and you signed it, techn…
Fresh grad with degree, what gaji is reasonable in KL now?
RM2800 to RM3200 for a fresh engineer in Klang Valley is unfortunately quite normal for local SME and consultancy. It's low, I know, but tha…
Is it normal to get zero bonus even when company made profit?
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
Where to adopt a cat in Klang Valley, not buy from breeder?
Adopt don't shop, respect la for that. I got my two from SPCA Selangor in Ampang and also there's PAWS in Subang, both legit and the cats al…
Should I withdraw EPF Account 2 for house downpayment?
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…