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Fresh grad with degree, what gaji is reasonable in KL now?

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 that's the reality for entry level here. If you can get into an MNC, oil and gas, or semiconductor (Penang), fresh grad can hit RM3.5k to RM4.5k. My advice: for your FIRST job, prioritise learning and a good brand name over an extra RM300. A solid first company sets your whole trajectory. After 2 to 3 years with real experience you can jump to RM5k to RM6k quite easily. Also negotiate the whole package, some offer lower basic but got allowance, bonus and proper training.
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Is switching from a postpaid telco to a cheaper MVNO / prepaid plan actually worth it in Malaysia?

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, b…

How to answer "what is your expected salary" without lowballing myself?

Give a range, not a single number. I always say "Based on my research for this role and my 5 years experience, I am looking at RM5…

Can I withdraw EPF Account 2 for house down payment and how long does KWSP take to approve?

Yes, you can withdraw from Account 2 (now called Akaun Sejahtera under the new three-account structure) for your first house down …

SPM result tak cukup baik, sedih dan buntu. Ada masa depan lagi ke?

Dengar sini, SPM bukan penentu seluruh hidup kau. I kenal ramai orang yang SPM biasa-biasa je tapi sekarang berjaya. Options kau m…

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Klinik panel company slow sangat, patut terus pergi hospital kerajaan?

Rule of thumb i pakai: benda macam demam, selesema, batuk, sakit perut biasa, pergi klinik panel je sebab company cover dan cepat …

Umur 30, nak tukar career ke tech tapi takut dah lambat. Realistik ke?

Tak lambat langsung. Ramai orang switch ke tech lepas 30 dan berjaya, termasuk kenalan i yang dulu cikgu sekarang backend develope…

Setiap pagi rasa cemas nak pergi kerja, dada berat. Ini burnout ke?

Apa yang kau describe (cemas pagi, dada berat, hilang minat, tidur terganggu) memang classic tanda burnout atau kemungkinan anxiet…

Is SPM still that important, or is it overrated already?

Speaking purely from the working world, nobody has EVER asked me my SPM results, not in a single interview, not from a single boss…

How do you all get cheap AirAsia tickets?

Set up price alerts on Google Flights and Skyscanner for your route, they notify when price drops. Also compare Batik Air and Fire…

Is renting a whole condo unit alone worth it vs sharing in the Klang Valley right now?

I'd say do it but be smart about location to make the numbers work. I chose a condo one MRT stop further out and saved RM400 a mon…

Should I do EPF voluntary top-up (i-Saraan / Self Contribution) in my late 20s or invest myself?

Don't forget ASB and ASNB fixed-price funds if you're Bumiputera, they've historically paid around 5-6% too and are very liquid, y…

SOCSO/PERKESO claim for accident on the way to work?

I claimed for a commuting accident before, the POLICE REPORT within 24 hours is the make-or-break document, don't skip it thinking…

Choose tadika or nursery for my 4 year old, how to decide?

Check that the place is registered with JKM (for taska) or the Ministry of Education (for tadika). A lot of home based ones are un…

Switching from Maxis to a cheaper prepaid but want to keep my number, does MNP port still take long in Malaysia?

If you rarely use mobile data because of WiFi everywhere, honestly even consider a cheaper prepaid instead of another postpaid, no…

Boss gave counteroffer after I resign, should I accept?

Think about the commute seriously. RM1000 sounds nice but if the new place adds 1.5 hours daily in KL jam plus toll and petrol, yo…

Kena saman, can appeal or better just pay?

I appealed a parking compound with a photo showing the parking meter was out of order that day and they cancelled it fully. Took 1…