Starting a side hustle, need to register SSM or not?
Technically, if you're carrying on a business in Malaysia, you're supposed to register with SSM, it's not really optional even for "small sm…
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Technically, if you're carrying on a business in Malaysia, you're supposed to register with SSM, it's not really optional even for "small sm…
I successfully disputed a saman before. First, check the details carefully on the MyEG or PDRM/JPJ portal, the location, time, and vehicle. …
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…
I went through this recently. The honest answer depends on his study style and your budget. Matrikulasi is subsidised and short, great if of…
Mamak tu institusi sosial Malaysia bro haha. Appeal dia: buka lewat (kadang 24 jam), murah (teh tarik RM2-3, roti canai RM1.50-2), dan tak a…
Used four different telcos over the years across the Peninsula and East Malaysia, so here is the unglamorous truth: there is no single best …
Start now, seriously, time is your biggest advantage with a newborn, you have 18 years of compounding. My approach for my two kids, a layere…
Don't be discouraged, one no-reply doesn't mean your number killed it, sometimes they just filled the post. When I was fresh grad I learned …
This happened to me twice already. In Malaysia there's actually no specific tenancy act protecting tenants strongly, so a lot depends on you…
Did budget Langkawi a few times, here is the playbook. Flights: book early and go on weekdays, and set fare alerts, prices swing wildly. Alt…
RFID failing is usually one of a few fixable things. First, check your TNG eWallet balance and that auto reload (GO+ or reload) is on, most …
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 …
You have options, don't just eat the loss. Currently Malaysia has no dedicated Residential Tenancy Act yet (it's been proposed for years), s…
I withdrew about RM38,000 from Account 2 in 2019 for my house in Kajang and honestly I don't regret it, but here are the real lessons. First…
Been running home food biz 3 years. Start small - dont invest big first, test demand with your neighbours and one office building. Licensing…
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…
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…
The secret is patience and the onions. Real good sambal tumis needs you to caramelise a lot of sliced bawang besar (big onions) low and slow…
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…
Since family not rich, cost should weigh heavily. Ranking roughly by cost: Matrikulasi (KPM) is basically free with allowance and a fast tra…
Went through this exact thing. First, gather your evidence: the tenancy agreement, your move-out photos/video showing clean condition (if yo…
From my experience taking in strays, the first step is a vet visit. Get it checked for fleas, worms, and basic health, plus a deworming and …
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…
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…
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…