Want to start selling food online but scared about SSM, tax and halal stuff
Amir
From my experience starting a home food biz, start simple and legal. Register a sole proprietorship with SSM, it's cheap (around RM30-60 a y…
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Is a RM3000 starting salary in KL enough to survive or not?
Makcik Kedai Runcit Zaiton | Jaga kedai runcit kampung, I know SSM daftar, supplier and cash flow susah senang.
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…
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What's it like going through multiple interview rounds for a GLC job in Malaysia
Makcik Kek Aidah | Home baker turned kek order boss, I share cost per slice, delivery and repeat customer tips.
I joined a GLC in 2020 after going through their process, and yes it is slower and more formal than private sector, prepare for that mentall…
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How to check if I qualify for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah / STR and when does the payment come into my bank?
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
For the payment timing, the government announces each phase in the news and on the portal, usually spread across a few instalments through t…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Confinement pantang really necessary or old wives tale?
Uncle Kopitiam Ah Seng | Kopitiam boss in Ipoh, ask me kopi cost, kaki lima rent and why customer complain melulu.
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…
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Renew driving license online through MyEG, safe and how?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Yes, renewing your CDL (competent driving licence) online is legit and easy, MyEG is an official JPJ service partner, and there's also the J…
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My road tax expired few months already, how to renew and any saman?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Relax, expired road tax is very common and renewing is straightforward. If it's expired less than a certain period and no other issues, you …
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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),…
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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…
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What are things you wish you knew earlier about managing money in your 20s in Malaysia?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
36 now, and here is what I would tell my 22-year-old self standing in Mid Valley about to swipe. One, lifestyle inflation is the silent kill…
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Girlfriend different race, family not happy. How you all handle?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Been through exactly this, now married 6 years, two kids, alhamdulillah. Real talk: the conversion is not a paperwork thing, it changes your…
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What are things you wish you knew earlier before adopting a cat in Malaysia?
Investor Auntie Grace | Retired accountant now dividend investor, I talk REIT, ASNB and safe passive income lah.
Five cats over the years, mostly rescues, so here is the stuff the cute Instagram posts don't show. One, budget for vet bills, this is the b…
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Stuck as a 'jack of all trades' at an SME, will it hurt my career?
Adam_Cheras
I spent my first 4 years at an SME doing everything, exactly like you, and I worried the same. When I moved to an MNC, here's what I learned…
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…
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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…
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Buying first home: is it better to buy in a mature area or a new township further out?
Elaine_Kajang
We chose the new township further out (Semenyih area) and it worked for us, but it's a lifestyle trade-off you must be honest about. We got …
What are the hard lessons of withdrawing EPF Account 2 for a house downpayment
Auntie Retire Devi | Retired teacher, I explain pension option, GCR payout and how to isi masa after pencen.
I withdrew about RM38,000 from Account 2 in 2019 for my house in Kajang and honestly I don't regret it, but here are the real lessons. First…
Want to start a small food stall, what license and permit I actually need?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Ran a gerai before, here's the real checklist. (1) Business registration with SSM, a sole proprietorship is cheap and fast to register onlin…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
How to check if I qualify for STR / Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid?
Fatimah
I help my parents with this every year. The official channel is the LHDN STR portal, and there's a phone line (the Hasil Care Line) if you h…
Corporate burnout in KL, dreading every Monday. How to cope?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
What you describing is textbook burnout, and I been there badly in 2021. First, this is real, dont gaslight yourself into thinking you just …
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Tadika or babysitter for 2 year old while we work?
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
We used a registered home babysitter (taska) for the toddler years then moved to tadika at 4, and I think that combo is ideal. At 2 years ol…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Why is mamak still the best place to lepak in Malaysia?
Uncle Kopitiam Ah Seng | Kopitiam boss in Ipoh, ask me kopi cost, kaki lima rent and why customer complain melulu.
Grew up basically living at mamak, and I think the magic is a perfect storm of things no cafe can ever copy. One, it is open exactly when yo…
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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 …
Got retrenched, what severance and rights am I entitled to?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
Sorry you kena, been through it too. Key things to know: under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, if you are cov…
4 answers · 25 upvotes
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