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…
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Resign first then find job, or find job first?
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Confinement lady RM4500 for a month, worth it or waste money?
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Is a weekend food stall or online food side hustle actually worth it while holding a 9-to-5 in Malaysia?
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What's it actually like withdrawing from EPF Akaun 3 (Akaun Fleksibel) for the first time?
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Best time to hit the mamak so the food is actually fresh?
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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 …
Touch n Go RFID keep failing at toll, switch back to SmartTAG?
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Should I withdraw EPF Account 2 to pay off my car loan?
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Balik kampung for Raya, how to avoid the jam?
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Landlord refuse return my 2 month deposit after moving out, what to do?
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New colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings, how to handle?
Chee_Keong_Bangsar
Ugh, the credit thief, every Malaysian office has one. What worked for me without drama: start creating a paper trail. Send your analysis an…
Is topping up EPF via i-Saraan / voluntary contribution actually worth it?
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My parents don't believe in mental health, say I just malas and manja. How to deal?
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Should I disclose that I have other job offers during an interview?
Marcus_Subang
I've done this and it can work if handled with tact, not arrogance. Instead of bragging 'I have two offers so hurry up', frame it around tim…
Working in Singapore worth it after high cost of living?
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Worked in SG for years, real talk. The maths only works if you're disciplined and ideally can save aggressively. Big factors: (1) The exchan…
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PR1MA berbaloi ke berbanding beli rumah open market?
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How do you actually negotiate a counter-offer in Malaysia without burning the bridge?
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What are things you wish you knew earlier before switching careers in your 30s in Malaysia?
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Do I really need to register SSM for my small online business?
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Yes, if you're carrying on a business (selling to make profit, even part time online), you're generally required to register with SSM, and r…
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Matrikulasi or STPM, which one better for my daughter?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
Both are valid, depends on the child. My daughter did matrikulasi and my son did STPM, so I saw both. Matrikulasi is one year (some streams …
Is it worth flying instead of driving for balik kampung to Sabah?
Jeffrey
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…