My partner and I fight every time we talk about money, how to fix?
Cynthia
From my experience, saver-spender couples can absolutely work, my husband and I are exactly that. The fights usually aren't about money itse…
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Cuti sekolah nak bawa family, Langkawi atau Penang lagi baik untuk anak-anak?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
Dua-dua best tapi beza vibe. Penang: senang travel (boleh drive terus, tak payah ferry), makanan surga (char kuey teow, cendol, asam laksa),…
3 answers · 3 upvotes
Balik kampung for Raya, how to avoid the jam?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
KL to Kelantan Raya veteran here. The single biggest tip: leave at an odd hour, not when everyone else does. I leave around 2 to 4am the day…
Landlord wants 3 months deposit plus utility deposit for a condo in PJ, is this legal and can I negotiate?
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
What your landlord is asking is actually the Malaysian standard, so he's not cheating you, but everything is negotiable especially in the cu…
6 answers · 17 upvotes
Should I disclose that I have other job offers during an interview?
Marcus_Subang
I've done this and it can work if handled with tact, not arrogance. Instead of bragging 'I have two offers so hurry up', frame it around tim…
What's it actually like working in a GLC in Malaysia?
Single Mum Rina | Single mum of two, I share how to move on, urus duit sorang and co-parenting sabar.
I spent 6 years in one of the big GLCs before jumping to a startup, so I can tell you both sides. The pay is not the highest but the total p…
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
Bonus tahun ni kawan dapat lebih tinggi walaupun aku rasa aku lagi rajin. Patut cakap dengan boss?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Jangan confront, tapi boleh minta feedback session. Ayat penting: bukan tanya kenapa dia dapat lebih (kau tak patut tau bonus orang lain, it…
3 answers · 8 upvotes
How to renew Malaysian passport fast, online or walk in imigresen?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
You can renew via the MyOnline Passport app / Imigresen portal - do the application and payment online, then you either collect at the chose…
3 answers · 4 upvotes
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
Company wants to terminate me but only gave 24 hours notice, what are my rights as an employee in Malaysia?
Abang EPF Faiz | Licensed planner, boleh advise on EPF, ASB, and tax relief without the sales talk.
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 …
6 answers · 29 upvotes
Want to start Shopee side hustle while working full time, realistic?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Doing Shopee part time for 2 years, still keep my day job. Realistic expectations first: it is NOT fast money, first few months you might ea…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
What are the real pitfalls of selling on TikTok Shop compared to Shopee in Malaysia?
Relationship Kak Yasmin | Married 15 years and been through rough patch, I dengar and bagi honest marriage advice.
I sell skincare on both since 2023, and the honest truth is TikTok Shop can explode your sales but it eats your time and margin differently.…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Kerja Singapura commute dari JB setiap hari, worth ke dengan tukaran SGD?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
Aku commute JB-Singapore dah 3 tahun. Reality check: SGD3,000 tukar RM memang nampak besar (RM10k+), dan itu daya tarikan utama. TAPI kos hi…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
If I resign before bonus month, do I still get prorated bonus?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Depends 100% on your contract or company policy, there is no law forcing them to pay bonus if you are not employed on payout date. Most Mala…
4 answers · 9 upvotes
New colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings, how to handle?
Chee_Keong_Bangsar
Ugh, the credit thief, every Malaysian office has one. What worked for me without drama: start creating a paper trail. Send your analysis an…
Is SPM still that important, or is it overrated already?
Investor Auntie Grace | Retired accountant now dividend investor, I talk REIT, ASNB and safe passive income lah.
Teacher for over a decade, and I will give you the balanced answer because both SPM is everything and SPM is useless are wrong. The truth: S…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
For minor illness, better go company panel clinic or klinik kesihatan?
Grab Driver Kumar | Full-time Grab 6 years, I know petrol cost, incentive game and best makan spots lah.
Panel clinic all the way for minor stuff lah - free with your medical card, fast, no long queue, and you get MC easily if you need to rest. …
3 answers · 3 upvotes
Is it worth buying a new Myvi/Axia, or better to beli second hand?
Civil Servant Encik Azman | Pegawai kerajaan 20 years, I explain SBPA, kenaikan pangkat and pindah jabatan process.
Bought both ways in my life, so here is the honest math for a fresh grad. A new Myvi or Axia is popular for very good reasons: strong resale…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Boss want me to serve 2 months notice, can I shorten?
Auntie Ah Moi | Grandma of five, confinement, baby colic and daycai choosing I banyak pengalaman lor.
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…
4 answers · 2 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…
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
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…
What's it really like navigating meeting the parents in a mixed-race relationship in Malaysia?
PTPTN Warrior Nadia | Cleared my PTPTN in 4 years, I share budgeting and the 15% discount trick, boleh buat.
My wife and I are a mixed couple, together 9 years now married with a kid, so we survived the whole journey. The honest truth is the introdu…
6 answers · 4 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 …