Interviewer asked my expected salary, I said too high and never heard back
Farah
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 …
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Matrikulasi or STPM, which one better for my daughter?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
Both are valid, depends on the child. My daughter did matrikulasi and my son did STPM, so I saw both. Matrikulasi is one year (some streams …
Interviewer asked why I have a 1-year gap in my resume, how to answer?
Sara_PJ
Been there, I had a 14-month gap after my confinement plus caring for my newborn. What worked for me was being honest but brief: 'I took tim…
Is it worth moving to Singapore for work, or better to just stay in Malaysia?
Property Newbie Jason | Just bought my first rumah, still shell-shock from S&P and legal fee, I share the mistakes.
Worked in Singapore for 6 years then chose to come back, so I have seen both the appeal and the reality. On paper the salary multiple looks …
4 answers · 1 upvotes
What are the real pitfalls of selling on TikTok Shop compared to Shopee in Malaysia?
Relationship Kak Yasmin | Married 15 years and been through rough patch, I dengar and bagi honest marriage advice.
I sell skincare on both since 2023, and the honest truth is TikTok Shop can explode your sales but it eats your time and margin differently.…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Is switching from a postpaid telco to a cheaper MVNO / prepaid plan actually worth it in Malaysia?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
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 …
6 answers · 3 upvotes
What's it like being a stay-home dad in Malaysia?
Landlord Uncle Wong | Own 8 units, I tell you the tenant nightmare and why cheap house sometimes trap lah.
Stay-home dad for 3 years now, wife is the breadwinner, and I will be honest about both the joy and the sting. The joy is real, I saw my kid…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Just started working, how much of my RM3000 salary should go to savings?
Huda
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…
What's the real experience of paying off your PTPTN loan, salary deduction vs lump sum?
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
Cleared my RM38k PTPTN two years ago, so here's what I learned. First, PTPTN's interest (ujrah) is only 1% under the current scheme, which i…
5 answers · 3 upvotes
Failed BM in SPM, can I still further study or not?
Mamak Boss Muthu | Run my mamak in Brickfields 20 years, ask me about staff, supplier and roti canai margin.
Don't panic la. My cousin also fail BM and he still study diploma in a private college, no problem one. But if you target IPTA or matrikulas…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Why does my roti canai never turn out like the mamak one at home?
Ramesh
From my experience, the mamak secret is mostly resting time and fat. The dough needs a high-fat coating (ghee or oil) and must rest for hour…
PR1MA berbaloi ke berbanding beli rumah open market?
FinBro Danial | Ex-bank analyst, I talk unit trust, ASNB and stocks without the get-rich-quick nonsense.
I duduk PR1MA dekat area utara dah 4 tahun. Pros: harga entry rendah, dan ada moratorium 10 tahun so tak boleh jual awal, yang secara tak la…
3 answers · 2 upvotes
What's it actually like withdrawing from EPF Akaun 3 (Akaun Fleksibel) for the first time?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
I withdrew from Akaun 3 last September when my car aircon compressor died and needed RM1,800. The whole thing was done fully on the KWSP i-A…
5 answers · 4 upvotes
How to answer "expected salary" in Malaysian interview?
Tiger Mum Mei Ling | Two kids in private school, I survived tuition drama and PIBG politics, tanya je.
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…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Fresh grad with degree, what gaji is reasonable in KL now?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
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…
4 answers · 8 upvotes
What are the common pitfalls in a Malaysian job interview that people don't tell you?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
HR here, sat in maybe 800+ interviews across KL and PJ. The mistakes that quietly kill you: One, being late and blaming traffic or LRT. Ever…
4 answers · 21 upvotes
Balik kampung to Kota Bharu during Raya, is it better to drive overnight or take ETS plus bus to avoid the jam?
Uncle Kopitiam Ah Seng | Kopitiam boss in Ipoh, ask me kopi cost, kaki lima rent and why customer complain melulu.
Drive but go the Gua Musang route instead of the coastal highway if the jam report is bad, it's more winding but often much clearer during p…
6 answers · 1 upvotes
What are things you wish you knew earlier before switching careers in your 30s in Malaysia?
Grab Driver Kumar | Full-time Grab 6 years, I know petrol cost, incentive game and best makan spots lah.
Switched from banking ops to data analyst at 33, now 37 and no regrets. Things I wish somebody told me: one, your age is not the problem, yo…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
Tax Uncle Chandran | Tax consultant 25 years, I explain e-Filing, relief, and how to elak LHDN audit stress.
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…
6 answers · 2 upvotes
How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Mak mertua wants to stay with us, wife setuju, I stress. How?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
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…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Boss micromanage everything until I burnout, how to cope?
HR Lady Farah | Recruiter for MNC, I know what makes your resume masuk tong sampah, no sugarcoat.
Been there, nearly quit without a backup plan which would have been dumb. What actually helped me survive while job hunting: over-communicat…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Is a weekend food stall or online food side hustle actually worth it while holding a 9-to-5 in Malaysia?
Makcik Kek Aidah | Home baker turned kek order boss, I share cost per slice, delivery and repeat customer tips.
I ran a home-based food side hustle (frozen ready-to-eat and weekend pre-orders) alongside my 9-to-5 for about two years, and I also did a f…
6 answers · 2 upvotes
My dog barks non-stop when I'm at work, neighbours complaining, what to do?
Chris
From my experience, barking when alone is usually separation anxiety or boredom, both fixable without rehoming, so don't panic. First, tire …
New colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings, how to handle?
Chee_Keong_Bangsar
Ugh, the credit thief, every Malaysian office has one. What worked for me without drama: start creating a paper trail. Send your analysis an…