Why is it that fresh grad salary in Malaysia has been stuck so low for so many years?
Economist background here, let me give the unpopular but real answer. One, oversupply of degrees. We pushed everyone to get a degree, so a d…
Real questions and answers popping up at random—scroll through whenever you have a minute. Tap a few more questions you're interested in, and this will gradually turn into "Recommended for you."
Economist background here, let me give the unpopular but real answer. One, oversupply of degrees. We pushed everyone to get a degree, so a d…
Yes you can pay in lieu of notice, this is very standard in Malaysia. Check your contract, usually it says either party can pay salary in li…
From my experience, burnout is real and it doesn't mean you're weak or lazy, it means you've been strong for too long without rest. You don'…
Yes, renewing your CDL (competent driving licence) online is legit and easy, MyEG is an official JPJ service partner, and there's also the J…
From my experience, for a family of four doing online class, Netflix and WFH video calls, 100Mbps is usually plenty, speed isn't your bottle…
From my experience, do NOT sign anything on the spot under pressure. Forcing you to resign under threat can amount to 'constructive dismissa…
Yes! Commuting accident (kemalangan semasa perjalanan) on your usual route to/from work IS covered under SOCSO Employment Injury Scheme - ma…
You have options, don't just eat the loss. Currently Malaysia has no dedicated Residential Tenancy Act yet (it's been proposed for years), s…
Switched from admin to data analyst at 34, so no, 32 is NOT too late lah. But be realistic with a family depending on you - dont quit your j…
Five cats over the years, mostly rescues, so here is the stuff the cute Instagram posts don't show. One, budget for vet bills, this is the b…
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…
I've bought three used cars, two from dealers and one direct owner, so here's my honest breakdown. Direct owner is usually RM3,000-6,000 che…
Hired one for our first, and honestly it was worth every sen FOR US. Here is the real value: newborn sleep is brutal, both parents zombie, a…
Boleh nego, dan jarang company tarik offer sebab kau tanya elok-elok. Yang penting cara. Cuba email/reply macam ni: thank you for the offer,…
Started at your exact age, here is what I wish someone told me. Step 1, before investing anything, build an emergency fund of 3-6 months exp…
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…
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. …
Not marked up la, first year memang the most expensive because of the vaccine series. Standard puppy protocol here: the DHPPi core vaccines …
I made the move to renting alone at a similar income and honestly it was one of the best decisions for my mental health, but let me give you…
Bagus kau sedar umur 25, ramai sedar lagi lambat. Steps simple: (1) Track dulu ke mana duit kau lari sebulan, guna app atau tulis je. Biasan…
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 …
This is more common than people think, especially in SMEs. I only realised years later that my 'allowance-heavy' salary structure meant my E…
Staying in PR1MA Cyberjaya area for 3 years already. The price memang cheaper than market, thats the main plus. But be realistic ah - the 10…
Did the JB to Singapore daily commute for almost 3 years, so let me paint the real picture, not the earn SGD spend RM fantasy. The money sid…
Actually the law changed and more people are covered now. Under the Employment Act (after the 2023 amendment), ALL employees are covered by …