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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…
I did this last year and got a RM1,800 raise to stay, so it can work, but the way you frame it is everything. I never said give me more mone…
From my experience, never let a 'hinting' promotion hold you back. I stayed one extra year waiting for a promotion that my manager kept prom…
Survived on exactly RM3k in KL for two years, so real numbers for you. Room rental in a shared unit around Cheras or KL fringe: RM650-800. F…
I travel to Terengganu often and honestly the best test is to buy a cheap prepaid SIM of the telco your kampung folks recommend and try it b…
Haha the classic mamak struggle. What works for my gang: one 'captain' collects everyone's order and relays it in one clean go, grouped by d…
36 now, and here is what I would tell my 22-year-old self standing in Mid Valley about to swipe. One, lifestyle inflation is the silent kill…
I successfully disputed a saman before. First, check the details carefully on the MyEG or PDRM/JPJ portal, the location, time, and vehicle. …
From my experience flying KL to KK for festive season, the only real way to beat the crazy prices is to book very early, like 3-4 months ahe…
From my experience, presentation anxiety is super common and very manageable with practice. What worked for me: over-prepare and rehearse ou…
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
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 hit full burnout in 2022, couldn't get out of bed, and I carried the same guilt you're describing. Here's what I learned: mental health IS…
For GLC I always go long sleeve formal shirt tuck in, dark slacks, leather shoes, and bring a tie in bag just in case. Full suit is fine for…
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…
Depends 100% on your contract or company policy, there is no law forcing them to pay bonus if you are not employed on payout date. Most Mala…
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…
STR (formerly BR1M/BSH) is handled by LHDN (Inland Revenue). How it works: (1) Registration and updates are done through the official STR po…
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…
Owned a Myvi for five years as my first car on a similar salary, so here's the honest breakdown. The Myvi wins big on resale value, Perodua …
After 15 years of balik kampung to Penang, my golden rule is to leave at odd hours, either 4am or after 10pm, never in the afternoon when ev…
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 …
Jangan confront, tapi boleh minta feedback session. Ayat penting: bukan tanya kenapa dia dapat lebih (kau tak patut tau bonus orang lain, it…
Been through exactly this, now married 6 years, two kids, alhamdulillah. Real talk: the conversion is not a paperwork thing, it changes your…
I have an ASB loan for about 8 years now, here is the honest picture. The concept works IF the ASB dividend consistently beats your loan int…