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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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…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Should I stay in my current job for the 3-month bonus or jump now?
Ah Meng
From my experience, never let a 'hinting' promotion hold you back. I stayed one extra year waiting for a promotion that my manager kept prom…
Is asking for a counter-offer worth it when you resign, or does it backfire later
Corporate Slave Jia Hui | 8 years corporate grind, I share office politics, WFH real talk and when to jump ship.
I accepted a counter-offer in 2021, they bumped me from RM4,500 to RM6,000 on the spot. Six months later I realised the trust was gone, my m…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
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
Company wants to terminate me but only gave 24 hours notice, what are my rights as an employee in Malaysia?
Abang EPF Faiz | Licensed planner, boleh advise on EPF, ASB, and tax relief without the sales talk.
Take a breath, because as a confirmed employee earning below RM5,000 you're protected under the Employment Act 1955, and what they're doing …
6 answers · 29 upvotes
Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
Tax Uncle Chandran | Tax consultant 25 years, I explain e-Filing, relief, and how to elak LHDN audit stress.
RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
6 answers · 2 upvotes
What are the pitfalls of buying a second-hand car from a dealer versus direct owner in Malaysia
Tax Uncle Chandran | Tax consultant 25 years, I explain e-Filing, relief, and how to elak LHDN audit stress.
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…
5 answers · 5 upvotes
Cuti sekolah nak bawa family, Langkawi atau Penang lagi baik untuk anak-anak?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
Dua-dua best tapi beza vibe. Penang: senang travel (boleh drive terus, tak payah ferry), makanan surga (char kuey teow, cendol, asam laksa),…
3 answers · 3 upvotes
How do you survive the balik kampung drive to Penang during Raya without going crazy
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
After 15 years of balik kampung to Penang, my golden rule is to leave at odd hours, either 4am or after 10pm, never in the afternoon when ev…
5 answers · 4 upvotes
Should I withdraw EPF Account 2 to pay off my car loan?
Suraya
Honestly I would not raid EPF for a car even if there was a way. I did the maths once when tempted: my EPF was earning more in dividends tha…
Adopting a stray cat from the street, what health checks first?
Anis_Bukit_Jalil
So sweet that you want to adopt! I've rescued a few strays. Before bringing home: vet check is a must, especially ringworm which is a fungal…
Company only let carry forward few days leave, can force encash?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Carry forward and encashment policy is largely up to the company, as long as they meet the legal minimum leave entitlement each year, they c…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Got into a small car accident, other driver wants to settle privately, should I?
Poh Ling
I've been in a similar spot. My advice: take photos of both cars, the plates, and the scene immediately, exchange IC and phone numbers, then…
Cameron Highlands trip - how to avoid the crazy jam and crowd?
Uncle Civil Servant Rahman | Retired Grade 44, I explain pension, GCR and how promotion in kerajaan actually works.
Go on weekdays if you can, ORRR long weekend but avoid it lah, it becomes a parking lot especially Brinchang town. Two routes: the Simpang P…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Fresh grad, dapat offer RM2,800. Boleh nego ke atau ambil je?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Boleh nego, dan jarang company tarik offer sebab kau tanya elok-elok. Yang penting cara. Cuba email/reply macam ni: thank you for the offer,…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Mak mertua wants to stay with us, wife setuju, I stress. How?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
Bro I been through exact same thing. What saved my marriage was setting clear space boundaries BEFORE she moved in, not after. We agreed mak…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Anak 3 tahun tantrum kat mamak, semua orang tengok. Macam mana handle?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
Mak dua orang anak di sini. Tantrum umur 3 tahun tu normal, otak dia belum boleh regulate emosi lagi. Yang orang pandang tu, ignore je, most…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
Should I do EPF voluntary top-up (i-Saraan / Self Contribution) in my late 20s or invest myself?
Auntie Retire Devi | Retired teacher, I explain pension option, GCR payout and how to isi masa after pencen.
I've been doing voluntary EPF top-ups of RM300-500 a month for about 5 years and I think it's worth it as one part of your mix, not your who…
6 answers · 4 upvotes
What are the real pitfalls of selling on TikTok Shop compared to Shopee in Malaysia?
Relationship Kak Yasmin | Married 15 years and been through rough patch, I dengar and bagi honest marriage advice.
I sell skincare on both since 2023, and the honest truth is TikTok Shop can explode your sales but it eats your time and margin differently.…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
What's it actually like working in a GLC in Malaysia?
Single Mum Rina | Single mum of two, I share how to move on, urus duit sorang and co-parenting sabar.
I spent 6 years in one of the big GLCs before jumping to a startup, so I can tell you both sides. The pay is not the highest but the total p…
How do I actually claim STR/bantuan, and am I even eligible?
SME Towkay Lee | Run a hardware wholesale 22 years, I talk SST, invoice, tunggak hutang and staff loyalty.
Helped my parents and a few neighbours apply, so here is the plain-language version. STR, Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah, is the cash aid that repla…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
In-laws keep giving my toddler sweets and junk despite me saying no
Hafiz
We went through the same drama with my parents. What helped was consistency and framing it as the child's health, not criticism of grandma. …
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
Got AES speeding saman but I sure I was under limit, how to appeal?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
First, check the saman details online (MyEG, JPJ portal, or PDRM eSaman) - see the date, time, location and the recorded speed. If it is AES…