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Yes you can pay in lieu of notice, this is very standard in Malaysia. Check your contract, usually it says either party can pay salary in li…
Don't panic la. My cousin also fail BM and he still study diploma in a private college, no problem one. But if you target IPTA or matrikulas…
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…
As a fellow foodie, IF worked for me because it doesn't tell you WHAT to eat, just WHEN, which suits our food culture better than restrictiv…
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 you describe sounds like it could be unfair dismissal, and Malaysian law protects you here. An employer generally cannot just terminate…
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 …
Yes, you can withdraw from Account 2 (now called Akaun Sejahtera under the new three-account structure) for your first house down payment, a…
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…
Because mamak is the only place in Malaysia where a Datuk in his Merc and a Grab rider can sit two tables apart, both order teh tarik and ro…
From my experience, burnout is real and it doesn't mean you're weak or lazy, it means you've been strong for too long without rest. You don'…
My father did his gallbladder surgery at a government hospital (HKL) and my aunt did the same privately, so I've seen both up close. Governm…
I switched from a RM98 big-telco postpaid to a RM35 MVNO plan two years ago and saved over RM750 a year with almost no downside, but let me …
I've driven from KL to Penang during peak season many times, and I can tell you that the best route to take is the North-South Expressway, b…
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 …
STR (formerly BR1M/BSH) is handled by LHDN (Inland Revenue). How it works: (1) Registration and updates are done through the official STR po…
Been through two accidents, so here's the proper Malaysian playbook. At the scene, stay calm, don't move the cars until you've taken lots of…
Helped my mak with this. Key things I learned: eligibility is based on household income and category (single, or households with kids), and …
From my experience, barking when alone is usually separation anxiety or boredom, both fixable without rehoming, so don't panic. First, tire …
HR here, sat in maybe 800+ interviews across KL and PJ. The mistakes that quietly kill you: One, being late and blaming traffic or LRT. Ever…
Worked in Singapore for 6 years then chose to come back, so I have seen both the appeal and the reality. On paper the salary multiple looks …
Rule of thumb in the Malaysia job market: find job first THEN resign, unless your mental health already collapsing. Reason is many companies…
PR1MA is decent for a first home IF the location works for your life, not so much as an investment. Two big things people forget: first, the…
KL to Kelantan Raya veteran here. The single biggest tip: leave at an odd hour, not when everyone else does. I leave around 2 to 4am the day…
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…