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Where to find affordable therapy or counselling in Malaysia?
There are real options at lower cost, you just have to know where to look. (1) Government hospitals and Klinik Kesihatan have psychiatry and…
Okay ke kalau I resign without another job offer in hand?
Been on both sides of this. I once resigned with nothing lined up because my mental health was in the drain, and honestly it saved me. But I…
What's it like dealing with EPF/KWSP i-Akaun for the first time?
Set up my i-Akaun years ago and use it regularly, so here is the first-timer walkthrough. To register, you download the KWSP i-Akaun app or …
How to answer "expected salary" in Malaysian interview?
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…
Side income from freelancing, do I need to declare to LHDN?
From my experience, yes, you must declare all your income to LHDN, including freelance/side income, it's taxable regardless of your main job…
What's it actually like switching careers from engineering to tech sales in KL after 30?
I did exactly this in 2021, left a QA engineer role at RM7k to join a SaaS company in Bangsar South as an account executive. First year my b…
Is SPM still that important, or is it overrated already?
Teacher for over a decade, and I will give you the balanced answer because both SPM is everything and SPM is useless are wrong. The truth: S…
First time buying a house, is the RM3000 booking fee refundable if loan rejected?
From my experience buying subsale, the earnest deposit (usually 2-3 percent, but sometimes a smaller booking fee) is governed by the letter/…
Touch n Go RFID vs SmartTAG for daily KL toll commute, which better?
Switched to RFID 2 years ago and no regret for daily commute. Pros: no more battery dying like SmartTAG, no need to point the device, it lin…
What are the common pitfalls in a Malaysian job interview that people don't tell you?
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…
Cuti sekolah nak bawa family, Langkawi atau Penang lagi baik untuk anak-anak?
Dua-dua best tapi beza vibe. Penang: senang travel (boleh drive terus, tak payah ferry), makanan surga (char kuey teow, cendol, asam laksa),…
Burnout badly from my corporate job, don't know how to cope anymore
First, what you're feeling is real and you're not weak for it, burnout is a genuine health issue, not just being lazy. I hit the same wall t…
Nak buka gerai nasi lemak pagi, modal berapa dan berbaloi ke?
Aku buka gerai breakfast dah 2 tahun. Modal start realistik: gerai/khemah dan meja RM1,500-3,000, peralatan masak dan periuk besar RM1,000-2…
Is running a small mamak or nasi lemak stall as profitable as people think, what's the real story?
I've run a nasi lemak and mixed-rice stall for six years, so let me pop the goldmine myth gently. Yes the cash flow looks nice, a good break…
Fresh grad, offered RM2800 for accounting job. Can nego or not?
Nego always can, worst case they say no, they wont withdraw for asking politely lah. When I got my first offer I emailed back: "Thank you fo…
Hospital kerajaan waiting so long, worth going private?
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),…
When do I actually need to start paying back PTPTN?
Repayment officially starts 12 months after your studies end, whether you working or not, so don't wait for the perfect job. What I did: reg…
Stuck as a 'jack of all trades' at an SME, will it hurt my career?
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…
Want to start Shopee side hustle while working full time, realistic?
Doing Shopee part time for 2 years, still keep my day job. Realistic expectations first: it is NOT fast money, first few months you might ea…
What should you actually do after a minor car accident in Malaysia so you don't get cheated on the claim?
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…
How early to book wedding dewan and what to check before signing?
Eight months is workable but for popular dewan on peak weekends (school holidays, after Raya, 'good dates'), the best ones get booked a year…
Why do Malaysians still choose mamak over fancy cafes, and is running a mamak-style eatery actually profitable?
I ran a small mamak-style kedai for 3 years in a working-class neighbourhood in Selangor, so let me answer both parts honestly. Why people l…
How to answer "what is your expected salary" without lowballing myself?
Give a range, not a single number. I always say "Based on my research for this role and my 5 years experience, I am looking at RM5000 to RM5…
Nak settle PTPTN sekali gus, ada discount tak sekarang?
Discount PTPTN ni datang-datang, biasanya announce masa bajet atau sempena event tertentu, tak permanent. Dulu ada 10-15% untuk full settlem…