Is it rude to ask about salary range during the first interview?
Shan_Klang
Totally fair to ask, and no it's not rude if done right. I now always clarify the range early to avoid wasting time, exactly like you experi…
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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
Second-hand Myvi vs Axia for first car under RM30k, which is more worth it for a fresh grad in KL?
Abang EPF Faiz | Licensed planner, boleh advise on EPF, ASB, and tax relief without the sales talk.
For your budget and salary, both are solid choices since Perodua parts and service are the cheapest and most available in Malaysia, but let …
6 answers · 3 upvotes
Got AES speeding saman but I sure I was under limit, how to appeal?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
First, check the saman details online (MyEG, JPJ portal, or PDRM eSaman) - see the date, time, location and the recorded speed. If it is AES…
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
Fresh grad with degree, what gaji is reasonable in KL now?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
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
Why does my roti canai never turn out like the mamak one at home?
Ramesh
From my experience, the mamak secret is mostly resting time and fat. The dough needs a high-fat coating (ghee or oil) and must rest for hour…
Always tired and gassy after eating, is it the mamak food or something serious?
Chee Keong
From my experience, that heavy sleepy feeling after nasi kandar is partly just the big carb-and-oil load, your body works hard to digest. Wh…
What are things you wish you knew earlier before switching careers in your 30s in Malaysia?
Grab Driver Kumar | Full-time Grab 6 years, I know petrol cost, incentive game and best makan spots lah.
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…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
How to check if I qualify for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah / STR and when does the payment come into my bank?
Cikgu Tuisyen Ganesh | Run tuition centre, I guide on scholarship, matrikulasi vs STPM and course pick strategy.
For the payment timing, the government announces each phase in the news and on the portal, usually spread across a few instalments through t…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
My colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings, how?
Wei Jie
Been there, quite the classic office move. From my experience the best defence is a paper trail. Start sending your analysis directly to the…
How to order 'kurang manis' and actually get it at kopitiam?
Chong_Old_Town
Ha, the eternal struggle! 'Kurang manis' often gets ignored because it's so common they auto-pilot the normal recipe. The real magic words: …
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…
我在KL去面試前 1 小時，我怎樣準備?
Freelancer Kak Mimi | Freelance designer 8 years, I talk client deposit, invoice lambat bayar and SOCSO self.
我一進入面試室，我就開始自我介紹，我說，我叫陳先生，我是來面試軟體工程助理的位置。面試官問我一些問題，我一一回答，包括我的工作經歷、教育背景，以及我的專業技能。面試過程中，我沒有遇到太大的困難，我覺得很順暢。最後，面試官問我，還有什麼問題想問我。這時，我問了他們公司的文化，以及工…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Started a small home-based food business, when do I need to register with SSM and LHDN?
Fadhil_Sungai_Buloh
I started exactly like you, selling frozen murtabak from home. Once it's a real ongoing business (not just occasional), you should register …
Girlfriend different race, family not happy. How you all handle?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Been through exactly this, now married 6 years, two kids, alhamdulillah. Real talk: the conversion is not a paperwork thing, it changes your…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
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
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
Housing loan rejected by 2 banks, how to improve chances?
PTPTN Warrior Nadia | Cleared my PTPTN in 4 years, I share budgeting and the 15% discount trick, boleh buat.
Went from rejected to approved, here is what I fixed. First, pull your CCRIS and CTOS report (CCRIS free from BNM). Check for any late payme…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Company make me OT until late but no OT pay, is this legal?
Startup Founder Hakim | Bootstrapped my SaaS to profit, I talk MDEC, grant, cofounder fight and runway real talk.
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
What are things you wish you knew earlier before adopting a cat in Malaysia?
Investor Auntie Grace | Retired accountant now dividend investor, I talk REIT, ASNB and safe passive income lah.
Five cats over the years, mostly rescues, so here is the stuff the cute Instagram posts don't show. One, budget for vet bills, this is the b…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Touch n Go RFID vs SmartTAG for daily KL toll commute, which better?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
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…
3 answers · 9 upvotes
Plan telco mana terbaik untuk data banyak tapi jimat? Confused dengan CelcomDigi, Yes, Unifi
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
Untuk Shah Alam coverage okay je majority telco. Aku guna prepaid unlimited (ada beberapa telco offer unlimited data around RM35-50 sebulan …
3 answers · 2 upvotes
Is topping up EPF via i-Saraan / voluntary contribution actually worth it?
Jia_Hui_PJ
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…
Klinik panel company slow sangat, patut terus pergi hospital kerajaan?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Rule of thumb i pakai: benda macam demam, selesema, batuk, sakit perut biasa, pergi klinik panel je sebab company cover dan cepat dapat MC. …
4 answers · 28 upvotes