Is topping up EPF via i-Saraan / voluntary contribution actually worth it?
I do both EPF top-up and ASB as a self-employed person and treat them differently. EPF voluntary contribution: I max out the amount that giv…
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I do both EPF top-up and ASB as a self-employed person and treat them differently. EPF voluntary contribution: I max out the amount that giv…
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…
Did mine in KL recently, let me break it down honestly. The Chinese dinner banquet is the biggest chunk: hotel/restaurant tables run roughly…
I did the JB-Singapore commute for three years. The money is real and it helped me support my family and save fast, thanks to the exchange r…
Did it last year for my apartment in Seri Kembangan lah. Go KWSP website, login i-Akaun, apply under "Pengeluaran Perumahan". You need the S…
Been running home food biz 3 years. Start small - dont invest big first, test demand with your neighbours and one office building. Licensing…
From my experience, barking when alone is usually separation anxiety or boredom, both fixable without rehoming, so don't panic. First, tire …
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,…
For convenience, online wins easily, the small service charge (few ringgit) is worth not queuing at JPJ or Pos. Options: MyEG (delivers the …
I switched from admin to QA testing at 33, so boleh lah. What I did: took a part time course malam malam, buat small projects for portfolio.…
Commuted for over 4 years, so here is everything I wish I knew on day one. One, timing rules your entire life, and small differences are mas…
Career gap sebab jaga family tu bukan benda memalukan, dan interviewer yang matang faham. Cara handle: (1) Jujur tapi ringkas: I took time o…
On RM3500, keep your car instalment under 15% ideally, so max around RM500-550/month including you must also budget petrol, toll, insurance,…
We faced the exact same tug-of-war. My advice: don't say a flat 'we can't afford it', instead present your priorities and a plan. We showed …
I ran a Ramly burger and takoyaki stall at two pasar malam in Selangor for about a year and a half, so let me give you the real numbers. On …
Ran a gerai before, here's the real checklist. (1) Business registration with SSM, a sole proprietorship is cheap and fast to register onlin…
Went through this exact thing. First, gather your evidence: the tenancy agreement, your move-out photos/video showing clean condition (if yo…
Switched to RFID 2 years ago and no regret for daily commute. Pros: no more battery dying like SmartTAG, no need to point the device, it lin…
Honestly I would not raid EPF for a car even if there was a way. I did the maths once when tempted: my EPF was earning more in dividends tha…
As a Malaysian Chinese girl, let me say her expectation is a bit much on the sibling part. Culturally you give ang pao to elders like her pa…
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…
A few tricks that actually work for me. One, book WAY ahead, the cheapest seats are the first batch released, usually 3 to 6 months out, and…
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'…
Quick clarity: nursery (taska) usually focuses on care and is for younger kids or full day, tadika is kindergarten with more structured lear…
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…