Best way to order at mamak without getting the wrong food every time
Roy
Haha the classic mamak struggle. What works for my gang: one 'captain' collects everyone's order and relays it in one clean go, grouped by d…
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Hospital kerajaan waiting so long, worth going private?
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Company wants to terminate me but only gave 24 hours notice, what are my rights as an employee in Malaysia?
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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 …
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How do you cope with burnout when quitting is not an option because you have a housing loan
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I hit this exact wall two years ago, servicing a house in Semenyih and a car, feeling completely trapped and dreading work daily. What actua…
5 answers · 5 upvotes
OT never pay, can claim or not under Malaysian law?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Depends on your salary. After the Employment Act amendment, employees earning up to RM4000 a month are entitled to OT pay (1.5x on normal da…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Cameron Highlands trip - how to avoid the crazy jam and crowd?
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3 answers · 1 upvotes
Cross border to work in Singapore - worth the SGD but the grind?
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Worked in SG 4 years, commuting from JB first year then relocated. The money IS good - even after everything, I saved way more than my KL pe…
Fresh grad want to start investing, where to begin in Malaysia?
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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…
Company make me OT until late but no OT pay, is this legal?
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Actually the law changed and more people are covered now. Under the Employment Act (after the 2023 amendment), ALL employees are covered by …
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Balik kampung by car during Raya, what time to depart to avoid the jam?
Firdaus
From my experience the golden rule is leave at odd hours. Departing around 3 to 5am has saved me many times, the kids sleep in the car and t…
Cuti sekolah nak bawa family, Langkawi atau Penang lagi baik untuk anak-anak?
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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
Perodua Myvi vs Proton Saga as a first car for a fresh grad earning RM2,800, what would you actually pick?
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Owned a Myvi for five years as my first car on a similar salary, so here's the honest breakdown. The Myvi wins big on resale value, Perodua …
Proton X50 vs Honda City for a first family car, worth the price difference?
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I bought an X50 for my family 2 years ago and overall happy, but let me be real about the trade-offs. The SUV height and boot space is great…
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…
Fresh grad with degree, what gaji is reasonable in KL now?
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RM2800 to RM3200 for a fresh engineer in Klang Valley is unfortunately quite normal for local SME and consultancy. It's low, I know, but tha…
4 answers · 8 upvotes
How does the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) actually get paid out?
Vasanthi_Ipoh
Helped my mak with this. Key things I learned: eligibility is based on household income and category (single, or households with kids), and …
How to renew Malaysian passport fast, online or walk in imigresen?
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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
Why is the mamak still the best place to hang out in Malaysia even in 2026
Freelancer Kak Mimi | Freelance designer 8 years, I talk client deposit, invoice lambat bayar and SOCSO self.
Because mamak is the only place in Malaysia where a Datuk in his Merc and a Grab rider can sit two tables apart, both order teh tarik and ro…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
How early to book wedding dewan and what to check before signing?
Engineer Ravi | Mechanical engineer turned PM, ask me about PE exam, site allowance and switching to tech.
Eight months is workable but for popular dewan on peak weekends (school holidays, after Raya, 'good dates'), the best ones get booked a year…
3 answers · 2 upvotes
What's it like working as a full-time Grab driver in KL?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
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…
4 answers · 1 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…
How do I actually claim STR/bantuan, and am I even eligible?
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Helped my parents and a few neighbours apply, so here is the plain-language version. STR, Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah, is the cash aid that repla…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Which telco best value for heavy data user in Klang Valley?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
Klang Valley coverage most of the big ones okay lah, the difference shows more when you balik kampung. For heavy data under RM100, the Celco…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Touch n Go RFID keep failing at toll, switch back to SmartTAG?
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RFID failing is usually one of a few fixable things. First, check your TNG eWallet balance and that auto reload (GO+ or reload) is on, most …
Is it worth porting your number to a cheaper telco or is the coverage sacrifice not worth it
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
I ported from a big telco RM88 plan to a cheaper RM35 plan last year and here's my honest verdict after 12 months. In the Klang Valley and m…
5 answers · 4 upvotes