Is it normal to get zero bonus even when company made profit?
Chong
From my experience, unless your employment contract specifically guarantees a bonus (some state a contractual bonus or fixed 13th month), bo…
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Offered a job in Singapore, is the higher pay worth leaving family in JB?
Jason_JB
I've commuted from JB to Singapore for 4 years, so let me be honest. The SGD salary converted to RM is life-changing, no doubt, my savings g…
Doing intermittent fasting as a Malaysian foodie, how to not lose my mind?
Serena_Ampang
As a fellow foodie, IF worked for me because it doesn't tell you WHAT to eat, just WHEN, which suits our food culture better than restrictiv…
What's it like to actually service a 30-year housing loan in Malaysia?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
Year 9 of a 30-year loan here, so I am living your question. The honest truth: for the first few years it does not feel like ownership, it f…
4 answers · 15 upvotes
How to know if a restaurant is truly halal, not just 'no pork'?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
Good of you to care about your colleagues. The gold standard is the official JAKIM (or the state Islamic authority) halal certification, tha…
3 answers · 2 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
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
Renew roadtax online MyEG vs JPJ counter, which better?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
For convenience, online wins easily, the small service charge (few ringgit) is worth not queuing at JPJ or Pos. Options: MyEG (delivers the …
Where to find affordable therapy or counselling in Malaysia?
Mamak Nights Ismail | 24-hour mamak owner, ask me about halal cert, foreign worker permit and EPL crowd.
There are real options at lower cost, you just have to know where to look. (1) Government hospitals and Klinik Kesihatan have psychiatry and…
3 answers · 14 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
Interviewer asked why I left my last job after only 6 months, how to answer?
Leonard
From my experience interviewing candidates, the golden rule is never badmouth your old boss, it makes YOU look like the problem, fair or not…
Kenapa orang Malaysia suka lepak mamak malam-malam? Tak faham budaya ni sebagai orang baru
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
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…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
What are things you wish you knew earlier about managing money in your 20s in Malaysia?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
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…
4 answers · 25 upvotes
Fresh grad gaji expectation, is my degree even worth it?
Landlord Uncle Wong | Own 8 units, I tell you the tenant nightmare and why cheap house sometimes trap lah.
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…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
How to check if I qualify for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah / STR and when does the payment come into my bank?
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
For the payment timing, the government announces each phase in the news and on the portal, usually spread across a few instalments through t…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Feeling burnt out but scared to take MC for mental health, is that normal?
Terence_Mont_Kiara
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…
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…
Worth it to settle car loan early or just let it run?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
You're right to check, because most Malaysian car loans are hire purchase with flat rate interest, and the total interest is calculated upfr…
3 answers · 2 upvotes
PTPTN loan or wait and save to pay uni cash, which is smarter?
Ganesh
From my experience, PTPTN is one of the cheapest loans you'll ever get, the administrative charge is low compared to any commercial loan, an…
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
How to keep a Malay wedding under RM30k without looking cheap?
Hana_Melaka
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 …
Mak mertua nak tinggal serumah lepas kahwin, macam mana handle?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
I duduk dengan mak mertua dah 5 tahun, so far okay sebab ada ground rules dari awal. Tips penting: (1) Set boundaries secara halus, contoh b…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Mak baru disahkan diabetes, susah nak ubah dia makan. Macam mana handle diet orang tua?
3 answers · 3 upvotes
Boss gave counteroffer after I resign, should I accept?
Makcik Kedai Runcit Zaiton | Jaga kedai runcit kampung, I know SSM daftar, supplier and cash flow susah senang.
I accepted a counteroffer once and regret until today. They matched my gaji but the trust already broken, boss slowly sidelined me and I was…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
How to check if I qualify for STR / Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid?
Fatimah
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…