First time buying a house, is the RM3000 booking fee refundable if loan rejected?
Steven
From my experience buying subsale, the earnest deposit (usually 2-3 percent, but sometimes a smaller booking fee) is governed by the letter/…
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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…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Constant acid reflux from too much mamak and kopi, anyone fixed this?
Aiman_Wangsa
Ya lor, classic Malaysian sales guy problem, I had the exact same thing. What actually helped me: I stopped eating anything within 3 hours o…
Fresh grad with degree, what gaji is reasonable in KL now?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
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…
4 answers · 8 upvotes
PR1MA house worth buying or better buy from developer?
Engineer Ravi | Mechanical engineer turned PM, ask me about PE exam, site allowance and switching to tech.
I stay in a PR1MA in Selangor going 3 years now, sharing honest experience. Pros: I bought at below market price, and monthly instalment che…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Is renting a whole condo unit alone worth it vs sharing in the Klang Valley right now?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
I made the move to renting alone at a similar income and honestly it was one of the best decisions for my mental health, but let me give you…
6 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
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's it like renting a room in KL as a fresh grad on RM2,800 salary
HR Boss Zulkifli | HR director, I know retrenchment law, notice period and how bonus actually decided.
I moved to KL on RM2,900 in 2022 and rented a middle room in a partitioned condo in Old Klang Road for RM650 including utilities and wifi. R…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
Resign first then find job, or find job first?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
Rule of thumb in the Malaysia job market: find job first THEN resign, unless your mental health already collapsing. Reason is many companies…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Need own medical card if company already provide insurance?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
Yes you should have your own, and I learned this the hard way. Company insurance sounds great UNTIL you leave the job, get retrenched, or re…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
PR1MA berbaloi ke berbanding beli rumah open market?
FinBro Danial | Ex-bank analyst, I talk unit trust, ASNB and stocks without the get-rich-quick nonsense.
I duduk PR1MA dekat area utara dah 4 tahun. Pros: harga entry rendah, dan ada moratorium 10 tahun so tak boleh jual awal, yang secara tak la…
3 answers · 2 upvotes
Interviewer asked why I have a 1-year gap in my resume, how to answer?
Sara_PJ
Been there, I had a 14-month gap after my confinement plus caring for my newborn. What worked for me was being honest but brief: 'I took tim…
PR1MA house worth applying or better buy from developer?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Staying in PR1MA Cyberjaya area for 3 years already. The price memang cheaper than market, thats the main plus. But be realistic ah - the 10…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
Switching from Maxis to a cheaper prepaid but want to keep my number, does MNP port still take long in Malaysia?
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
MNP in Malaysia is actually pretty smooth these days and by regulation it's supposed to complete within one working day, though in practice …
6 answers · 4 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
Landlord wants to keep my whole deposit for 'normal wear and tear', legit?
Wei_Jian_Puchong
This happened to me twice already. In Malaysia there's actually no specific tenancy act protecting tenants strongly, so a lot depends on you…
In-laws keep overriding how we raise our baby, causing tension, how to set boundaries?
Wong_Kepong
This is such a common Malaysian family struggle, three generations under one roof. What helped us: my WIFE (it was her mum) had to be the on…
Do I really need to register SSM for my small online business?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
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…
3 answers · 4 upvotes
Is it worth porting your number to a cheaper telco or is the coverage sacrifice not worth it
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
I ported from a big telco RM88 plan to a cheaper RM35 plan last year and here's my honest verdict after 12 months. In the Klang Valley and m…
5 answers · 4 upvotes
Kahwin budget spiralling, how to keep cost sane without malu?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Got married 2 years ago, kept it under control and zero regret. Biggest lesson: the wedding is ONE day, your marriage is forever - dont star…
4 answers · 19 upvotes
Macam mana check dan bayar saman JPJ/PDRM online? Ada diskaun tak?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
Cara check saman: (1) JPJ saman guna portal MyJPJ app atau website JPJ, masukkan no IC/no kenderaan. (2) PDRM/trafik saman check kat portal …
3 answers · 4 upvotes
After SPM not sure what to do, matrikulasi, foundation or diploma?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Since family not rich, cost should weigh heavily. Ranking roughly by cost: Matrikulasi (KPM) is basically free with allowance and a fast tra…
Want to sell nasi lemak from home, where to start and licensing?
HR Lady Farah | Recruiter for MNC, I know what makes your resume masuk tong sampah, no sugarcoat.
Been running home food biz 3 years. Start small - dont invest big first, test demand with your neighbours and one office building. Licensing…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
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…
3 answers · 22 upvotes