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Bro, I was in the exact same spot 3 years ago. What I learned: avoiding the conversation is worse than having it. Your GF probably senses yo…

Ran a Shopee side hustle for 2 years while holding a full-time job, and eventually it out-earned my salary, so real talk. Yes it is realisti…

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 …

Klang Valley coverage most of the big ones okay lah, the difference shows more when you balik kampung. For heavy data under RM100, the Celco…

From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…

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…

MNP in Malaysia is actually pretty smooth these days and by regulation it's supposed to complete within one working day, though in practice …

We sent both our kids to SJKC and neither my wife nor I are strong in Chinese, so I feel you completely. The first two years are the hardest…

What your landlord is asking is actually the Malaysian standard, so he's not cheating you, but everything is negotiable especially in the cu…

Dealt with this exact thing and helped a few friends too, so here is the practical playbook. First, understand there is currently no dedicat…

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 on both sides of this. I once resigned with nothing lined up because my mental health was in the drain, and honestly it saved me. But I…

This happened to me twice already. In Malaysia there's actually no specific tenancy act protecting tenants strongly, so a lot depends on you…

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 …

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…

PR1MA is decent for a first home IF the location works for your life, not so much as an investment. Two big things people forget: first, the…

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 …

I felt exactly this way 6 years ago, so let me give you the long view. Fresh grad starting RM2800-3200 is normal for many non-technical fiel…

Used four different telcos over the years across the Peninsula and East Malaysia, so here is the unglamorous truth: there is no single best …

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…

There are real options at lower cost, you just have to know where to look. (1) Government hospitals and Klinik Kesihatan have psychiatry and…

Carry forward and encashment policy is largely up to the company, as long as they meet the legal minimum leave entitlement each year, they c…

Sorry you kena, been through it too. Key things to know: under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, if you are cov…

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…

Good that you avoiding runners, those unlicensed money changers can vanish with your money and it's illegal. Legit cheaper options I've used…