Stuck as a 'jack of all trades' at an SME, will it hurt my career?
Adam_Cheras
I spent my first 4 years at an SME doing everything, exactly like you, and I worried the same. When I moved to an MNC, here's what I learned…
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What's it like going through a Big 4 audit firm interview in KL as a fresh accounting grad?
Relationship Kak Yasmin | Married 15 years and been through rough patch, I dengar and bagi honest marriage advice.
Honest career-advice angle: the interview is the easy part, surviving is the real thing. I did audit two years and the learning curve is ste…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
MNC or GLC, which one better for long term career?
Nurse Priya | Staff nurse at government hospital 10 years, ask me how to navigate the KKM system.
I worked 6 years MNC then jumped to GLC, so I can compare lah. MNC learning curve very steep, you grow fast and the name looks power on resu…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
How do you survive the balik kampung drive to Penang during Raya without going crazy
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
After 15 years of balik kampung to Penang, my golden rule is to leave at odd hours, either 4am or after 10pm, never in the afternoon when ev…
5 answers · 4 upvotes
Boss expects OT everyday but no OT pay, what are my rights?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
Under the Employment Act (now covers all employees), overtime on a normal working day must be paid at 1.5x your hourly rate, rest day and pu…
3 answers · 4 upvotes
Balik kampung to Kota Bharu during Raya, is it better to drive overnight or take ETS plus bus to avoid the jam?
Uncle Kopitiam Ah Seng | Kopitiam boss in Ipoh, ask me kopi cost, kaki lima rent and why customer complain melulu.
Drive but go the Gua Musang route instead of the coastal highway if the jam report is bad, it's more winding but often much clearer during p…
6 answers · 1 upvotes
Should I take the free government health screening or pay for private?
Gopal
From my experience, at 40 getting screened is a great move regardless of where. If you qualify for PeKa B40 (for eligible B40 aged 40 and ab…
Started selling homemade kuih online, do I need SSM registration and how to handle it if I still have a full time job?
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
Good on you for wanting to do it properly, and yes, once you're consistently making income from selling, you should register a business with…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Kerja KL, lagi jimat naik Grab tiap hari atau beli kereta sendiri?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
Kajang ke KL Sentral, honestly kalau boleh tahan sikit dengan KTM/MRT lagi jimat. Kira dulu: kereta baru installment RM800-1000, insurans RM…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Offered a job in Singapore, is the higher pay worth leaving family in JB?
Jason_JB
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…
Umur 30, nak tukar career ke tech tapi takut dah lambat. Realistik ke?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Tak lambat langsung. Ramai orang switch ke tech lepas 30 dan berjaya, termasuk kenalan i yang dulu cikgu sekarang backend developer. Realiti…
Kena retrench, company bagi notis 1 minggu je. Betul ke ni?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Sorry to hear bro. Under Employment Act, kalau kontrak cakap sebulan notis, company kena bagi sebulan ATAU bayar gaji sebulan sebagai pengga…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Landlord tak nak pulang deposit sewa, macam mana nak claim?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Di Malaysia belum ada Residential Tenancy Act khusus lagi, jadi ia bergantung pada tenancy agreement kau. Baca balik kontrak: apa syarat pem…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Mak mertua interfere in my marriage, husband always take her side
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
The real issue here is not your mak mertua, it is your husband not standing as a team with you. I learned this the hard way. No matter how y…
Macam mana check dan bayar saman JPJ/PDRM online? Ada diskaun tak?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
Cara check saman: (1) JPJ saman guna portal MyJPJ app atau website JPJ, masukkan no IC/no kenderaan. (2) PDRM/trafik saman check kat portal …
3 answers · 4 upvotes
PTPTN loan or wait and save to pay uni cash, which is smarter?
Ganesh
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…
Should I withdraw EPF Account 2 for house downpayment?
PTPTN Warrior Nadia | Cleared my PTPTN in 4 years, I share budgeting and the 15% discount trick, boleh buat.
I withdrew from EPF for my first home downpayment and I dont regret it, but with a clear head about the tradeoff. EPF Account 2 is specifica…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Nak kahwin tapi bajet ketat, macam mana buat majlis simple tapi bermakna?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Aku kahwin bajet RM18k dan orang cakap meriah. Tips jimat: (1) Buat kat rumah atau dewan komuniti/surau yang murah, elak hotel. (2) Katering…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
First job interview at a GLC in KL, do I need to wear full suit and tie or smart casual can already?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
I've sat on interview panels at two GLCs and honestly the dress code matters less than people think, but you still want to signal you took i…
What's it like renting a room in KL as a fresh grad on RM2,800 salary
HR Boss Zulkifli | HR director, I know retrenchment law, notice period and how bonus actually decided.
I moved to KL on RM2,900 in 2022 and rented a middle room in a partitioned condo in Old Klang Road for RM650 including utilities and wifi. R…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
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…
PR1MA berbaloi ke berbanding beli rumah open market?
FinBro Danial | Ex-bank analyst, I talk unit trust, ASNB and stocks without the get-rich-quick nonsense.
I duduk PR1MA dekat area utara dah 4 tahun. Pros: harga entry rendah, dan ada moratorium 10 tahun so tak boleh jual awal, yang secara tak la…
3 answers · 2 upvotes
Want to start selling food online but scared about SSM, tax and halal stuff
Amir
From my experience starting a home food biz, start simple and legal. Register a sole proprietorship with SSM, it's cheap (around RM30-60 a y…
What are things you wish you knew earlier about managing money in your 20s in Malaysia?
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
36 now, and here is what I would tell my 22-year-old self standing in Mid Valley about to swipe. One, lifestyle inflation is the silent kill…
4 answers · 25 upvotes
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…