Why is mamak still the best place to lepak in Malaysia?
Grew up basically living at mamak, and I think the magic is a perfect storm of things no cafe can ever copy. One, it is open exactly when yo…
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Grew up basically living at mamak, and I think the magic is a perfect storm of things no cafe can ever copy. One, it is open exactly when yo…
I did this last year and got a RM1,800 raise to stay, so it can work, but the way you frame it is everything. I never said give me more mone…
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…
Ha, the eternal struggle! 'Kurang manis' often gets ignored because it's so common they auto-pilot the normal recipe. The real magic words: …
We have 3 kids and drove to Kelantan for years before finally trying to fly, so I can compare. Driving during Raya balik kampung peak is bru…
Rented rooms in KL for 5 years across 4 units, so learn from my kena. Standard deposit is usually 2 months rental plus half month utility de…
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…
Financial planning is my job, so let me give you the framework, not just an opinion. First, compare interest rates. Credit card debt in Mala…
We chose the new township further out (Semenyih area) and it worked for us, but it's a lifestyle trade-off you must be honest about. We got …
KL to Kota Bharu is no joke, that's the East Coast run and the pitfalls are different from the North-South Highway. First, don't blindly tru…
For convenience, online wins easily, the small service charge (few ringgit) is worth not queuing at JPJ or Pos. Options: MyEG (delivers the …
First, check the saman details online (MyEG, JPJ portal, or PDRM eSaman) - see the date, time, location and the recorded speed. If it is AES…
Used four different telcos over the years across the Peninsula and East Malaysia, so here is the unglamorous truth: there is no single best …
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 …
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…
I've run a nasi lemak and mixed-rice stall for six years, so let me pop the goldmine myth gently. Yes the cash flow looks nice, a good break…
Do both if you can, they serve different purposes. i-Saraan (EPF self-contribution for those without a fixed employer) is great because you …
We went through the same drama with my parents. What helped was consistency and framing it as the child's health, not criticism of grandma. …
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…
Mak dua orang anak di sini. Tantrum umur 3 tahun tu normal, otak dia belum boleh regulate emosi lagi. Yang orang pandang tu, ignore je, most…
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…
Since family not rich, cost should weigh heavily. Ranking roughly by cost: Matrikulasi (KPM) is basically free with allowance and a fast tra…
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…
My father did his gallbladder surgery at a government hospital (HKL) and my aunt did the same privately, so I've seen both up close. Governm…
Been there, corporate burnout is real even when it's "not clinical depression". First, please don't dismiss it, chronic exhaustion and zero …