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Want to start selling food online but scared about SSM, tax and halal stuff
From my experience starting a home food biz, start simple and legal. Register a sole proprietorship with SSM, it's cheap (around RM30-60 a y…
Constant acid reflux from too much mamak and kopi, anyone fixed this?
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…
Kena saman, can appeal or better just pay?
Depends who issued it: PDRM/JPJ traffic summons vs local council (MBPJ, DBKL etc) parking compound are different systems. For a genuinely un…
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…
Which telco has the best coverage for balik kampung to the east coast?
Coverage on the east coast really depends on your exact kampung, so general advice only goes so far. In my area near Kuantan, Maxis is actua…
Is running a weekend pasar malam stall actually profitable or just glamour on TikTok
I ran a Ramly burger and takoyaki stall at two pasar malam in Selangor for about a year and a half, so let me give you the real numbers. On …
Mak mertua wants to stay with us, wife setuju, I stress. How?
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…
Offered a job in Singapore, is the higher pay worth leaving family in JB?
I did the JB-Singapore commute for three years. The money is real and it helped me support my family and save fast, thanks to the exchange r…
PR1MA house worth applying or better buy from developer?
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…
Worth it to settle car loan early or just let it run?
You're right to check, because most Malaysian car loans are hire purchase with flat rate interest, and the total interest is calculated upfr…
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…
What are the pitfalls of buying a second-hand car from a dealer versus direct owner in Malaysia
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…
Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
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…
Nak kahwin tapi bajet ketat, macam mana buat majlis simple tapi bermakna?
Aku kahwin bajet RM18k dan orang cakap meriah. Tips jimat: (1) Buat kat rumah atau dewan komuniti/surau yang murah, elak hotel. (2) Katering…
How to keep a Malay wedding under RM30k without looking cheap?
RM30k is realistic if you prioritise and DIY smartly. What blew my budget almost was the little things adding up, so track every ringgit in …
Loan rumah kena reject sebab DSR tinggi walaupun gaji okay. Macam mana baiki?
DSR (Debt Service Ratio) kira semua komitmen bulanan kau bahagi income. Walaupun gaji RM6k, kalau loan kereta RM800, PTPTN RM150, dan kad kr…
What are things you wish you knew earlier before adopting a cat in Malaysia?
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…
Company wants to terminate me but only gave 24 hours notice, what are my rights as an employee in Malaysia?
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 …
Bonus tahun ni kawan dapat lebih tinggi walaupun aku rasa aku lagi rajin. Patut cakap dengan boss?
Jangan confront, tapi boleh minta feedback session. Ayat penting: bukan tanya kenapa dia dapat lebih (kau tak patut tau bonus orang lain, it…
Want to adopt a cat but staying in condo, is it cruel?
Not cruel at all lah, cats actually adapt great to condo, in fact indoor cats safer and live longer (no cars, no fights, no disease from str…
Want to sell nasi lemak from home, where to start and licensing?
Been running home food biz 3 years. Start small - dont invest big first, test demand with your neighbours and one office building. Licensing…
Where to adopt a cat in Klang Valley, not buy from breeder?
Adopt don't shop, respect la for that. I got my two from SPCA Selangor in Ampang and also there's PAWS in Subang, both legit and the cats al…
What's it really like navigating meeting the parents in a mixed-race relationship in Malaysia?
My wife and I are a mixed couple, together 9 years now married with a kid, so we survived the whole journey. The honest truth is the introdu…
My partner and I fight every time we talk about money, how to fix?
From my experience, saver-spender couples can absolutely work, my husband and I are exactly that. The fights usually aren't about money itse…