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Landlord wants to keep my whole deposit for 'normal wear and tear', legit?
This happened to me twice already. In Malaysia there's actually no specific tenancy act protecting tenants strongly, so a lot depends on you…
Age 32, want to switch to tech from admin. Too late ah?
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…
Company don't let me clear annual leave, macam mana?
First check your company policy: carry forward or forfeit? Many Malaysian companies allow carry forward of a few days, some pay out unused l…
Burnout badly from my corporate job, don't know how to cope anymore
First, what you're feeling is real and you're not weak for it, burnout is a genuine health issue, not just being lazy. I hit the same wall t…
Interviewer asked my expected salary, I said too high and never heard back
Don't be discouraged, one no-reply doesn't mean your number killed it, sometimes they just filled the post. When I was fresh grad I learned …
Is it worth moving to Singapore for work, or better to just stay in Malaysia?
Worked in Singapore for 6 years then chose to come back, so I have seen both the appeal and the reality. On paper the salary multiple looks …
Why is mamak still the best place to lepak in Malaysia?
Grew up basically living at mamak, and I think the magic is a perfect storm of things no cafe can ever copy. One, it is open exactly when yo…
How to know if a restaurant is truly halal, not just 'no pork'?
Good of you to care about your colleagues. The gold standard is the official JAKIM (or the state Islamic authority) halal certification, tha…
Side income from freelancing, do I need to declare to LHDN?
From my experience, yes, you must declare all your income to LHDN, including freelance/side income, it's taxable regardless of your main job…
Boleh keluarkan duit EPF Akaun 3 tapi berbaloi ke?
Akaun 3 (Akaun Fleksibel) memang design untuk emergency, tapi jangan jadikan tabiat lah. I pernah keluar RM1,500 masa cash flow ketat, prose…
Landlord wants 3 months deposit plus utility deposit for a condo in PJ, is this legal and can I negotiate?
What your landlord is asking is actually the Malaysian standard, so he's not cheating you, but everything is negotiable especially in the cu…
First car - Myvi or Axia? Gaji RM3500 only.
On RM3500, keep your car instalment under 15% ideally, so max around RM500-550/month including you must also budget petrol, toll, insurance,…
If I resign before bonus month, do I still get prorated bonus?
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…
What are the best routes to take when driving from KL to Penang during peak season?
I've driven from KL to Penang during peak season many times, and I can tell you that the best route to take is the North-South Expressway, b…
Anak 3 tahun tantrum kat mamak, semua orang tengok. Macam mana handle?
Mak dua orang anak di sini. Tantrum umur 3 tahun tu normal, otak dia belum boleh regulate emosi lagi. Yang orang pandang tu, ignore je, most…
Should I self-contribute EPF as a freelancer?
Do both if you can, they serve different purposes. i-Saraan (EPF self-contribution for those without a fixed employer) is great because you …
Buy a new Myvi or a second-hand Honda City with the same monthly?
I bought a used sedan as my first car and regretted the surprise repair bills, aircond, suspension, small things that added up. For a first …
Balik kampung for Raya, how to avoid the jam?
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…
Where to adopt a cat in Klang Valley, not buy from breeder?
Adopt don't shop, respect la for that. I got my two from SPCA Selangor in Ampang and also there's PAWS in Subang, both legit and the cats al…
Should I withdraw EPF Account 2 for house downpayment?
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…
Nak hantar anak sekolah agama sepenuh masa atau sekolah kebangsaan? Buntu pilih
Kami lalui debat sama. Sekolah kebangsaan (SK) + agama petang (KAFA/sekolah agama rakyat petang): pros ialah anak dapat kurikulum akademik p…
How do you cope with anxiety attacks before big presentations at work?
From my experience, presentation anxiety is super common and very manageable with practice. What worked for me: over-prepare and rehearse ou…
What are the pitfalls of buying a second-hand car from a dealer versus direct owner in Malaysia
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…
My road tax expired few months already, how to renew and any saman?
Relax, expired road tax is very common and renewing is straightforward. If it's expired less than a certain period and no other issues, you …