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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…

From my experience, that heavy sleepy feeling after nasi kandar is partly just the big carb-and-oil load, your body works hard to digest. Wh…

A few tricks that actually work for me. One, book WAY ahead, the cheapest seats are the first batch released, usually 3 to 6 months out, and…

I successfully disputed a saman before. First, check the details carefully on the MyEG or PDRM/JPJ portal, the location, time, and vehicle. …

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…

I withdrew a bit from Akaun Fleksibel last year to clear a high-interest credit card debt, and honestly for THAT purpose it made sense becau…

I felt exactly this way 6 years ago, so let me give you the long view. Fresh grad starting RM2800-3200 is normal for many non-technical fiel…

Realistically, since you're staying with parents, this is the best time in your life to save hard, before car loan, rent and family expenses…

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…

Hit full burnout in my early 30s in a KL corporate role, the kind where I would cry in the car before forcing myself to go up. So this is fr…

I faced this as a new joiner too. What worked: I joined the team lunch once or twice a week to bond, and on other days brought my own food o…

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…

You're right to check, because most Malaysian car loans are hire purchase with flat rate interest, and the total interest is calculated upfr…

What you describe sounds like it could be unfair dismissal, and Malaysian law protects you here. An employer generally cannot just terminate…

Financial planning is my job, so let me give you the framework, not just an opinion. First, compare interest rates. Credit card debt in Mala…

Economist background here, let me give the unpopular but real answer. One, oversupply of degrees. We pushed everyone to get a degree, so a d…

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…

Checklist beli kereta terpakai di Malaysia: (1) Semak geran (VOC) betul, nama penjual match IC dia. Kalau geran masih under bank (belum sett…

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…

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…

Ah, the mamak game, let me put you on properly. Timing-wise, avoid the peak windows: breakfast 8-9.30am, lunch 12.30-2pm, and the big one, f…

Two separate permissions matter here: your LANDLORD and the condo MANAGEMENT (house rules). Even if management technically bans pets in the …

I did the opposite, went from startup back to a GLC and I'm happier. The startup pay looked nicer on paper but the OT was unpaid and burnout…

Yes! Commuting accident (kemalangan semasa perjalanan) on your usual route to/from work IS covered under SOCSO Employment Injury Scheme - ma…

Kajang ke KL Sentral, honestly kalau boleh tahan sikit dengan KTM/MRT lagi jimat. Kira dulu: kereta baru installment RM800-1000, insurans RM…