Thinking of returning to Malaysia after years abroad, will I regret the pay cut?
Came back after 8 years, here's my honest reflection. The pay cut is real, don't sugarcoat it, headline salaries here are lower. But you mus…
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Came back after 8 years, here's my honest reflection. The pay cut is real, don't sugarcoat it, headline salaries here are lower. But you mus…
I've sat on interview panels at two GLCs and honestly the dress code matters less than people think, but you still want to signal you took i…
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…
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 …
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…
Kajang ke KL Sentral, honestly kalau boleh tahan sikit dengan KTM/MRT lagi jimat. Kira dulu: kereta baru installment RM800-1000, insurans RM…
Totally doable and common, but manage a few things. (1) Check your employment contract, many have a clause about outside employment, conflic…
Statistically most people who accept counter-offers leave within a year anyway, and I was one of them. My company matched my salary but the …
Worked in healthcare for years, seen both systems up close, so here is a practical way to decide. Govt hospitals in Malaysia have genuinely …
Helped my mak with this. Key things I learned: eligibility is based on household income and category (single, or households with kids), and …
I help my parents with this every year. The official channel is the LHDN STR portal, and there's a phone line (the Hasil Care Line) if you h…
Been there, corporate burnout is real even when it's "not clinical depression". First, please don't dismiss it, chronic exhaustion and zero …
What your landlord is asking is actually the Malaysian standard, so he's not cheating you, but everything is negotiable especially in the cu…
Been there, nearly quit without a backup plan which would have been dumb. What actually helped me survive while job hunting: over-communicat…
Yes you can pay in lieu of notice, this is very standard in Malaysia. Check your contract, usually it says either party can pay salary in li…
Bagus kau sedar umur 25, ramai sedar lagi lambat. Steps simple: (1) Track dulu ke mana duit kau lari sebulan, guna app atau tulis je. Biasan…
Don't feel malu, these scams are professionally run and even smart people get caught. Act fast, speed matters for any chance of recovery. St…
So sweet that you want to adopt! I've rescued a few strays. Before bringing home: vet check is a must, especially ringworm which is a fungal…
Did Grab full-time for 14 months between jobs, so this is from the seat not from YouTube. Gross can look nice, on a good day I hit RM250-300…
For serious or complex stuff, honestly govt hospital (HKL, UMMC, hospital besar) specialists are excellent, many are the top experts in the …
I went through this exact situation two years ago on a tight budget, so please hear me. The most affordable proper route is the government h…
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…
I was in your exact position and staying too long was my mistake. The market often rewards movers, I got a manager title only after switchin…
From my experience, yes, you must declare all your income to LHDN, including freelance/side income, it's taxable regardless of your main job…