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Yes, you can withdraw from Account 2 (now called Akaun Sejahtera under the new three-account structure) for your first house down payment, a…
I stay in a PR1MA in Selangor going 3 years now, sharing honest experience. Pros: I bought at below market price, and monthly instalment che…
A few tricks that actually work for me. One, book WAY ahead, the cheapest seats are the first batch released, usually 3 to 6 months out, and…
Jangan confront, tapi boleh minta feedback session. Ayat penting: bukan tanya kenapa dia dapat lebih (kau tak patut tau bonus orang lain, it…
Been on both sides of this. I once resigned with nothing lined up because my mental health was in the drain, and honestly it saved me. But I…
I've been doing voluntary EPF top-ups of RM300-500 a month for about 5 years and I think it's worth it as one part of your mix, not your who…
I withdrew a bit from Akaun Fleksibel last year to clear a high-interest credit card debt, and honestly for THAT purpose it made sense becau…
MNP in Malaysia is actually pretty smooth these days and by regulation it's supposed to complete within one working day, though in practice …
Married now, but dated plenty, here is my honest take. In Malaysia there is still a cultural lean towards the guy paying especially early on…
Okay crash course. DRINKS: teh = tea with milk, teh o = tea no milk (o means kosong/no milk, just sugar), teh o ais limau = iced tea with li…
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 …
I chose to pay mine off early and here's my reasoning beyond pure math. Yes, PTPTN's interest is low and ASB might return more, so financial…
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…
For convenience, online wins easily, the small service charge (few ringgit) is worth not queuing at JPJ or Pos. Options: MyEG (delivers the …
Dealt with this exact thing and helped a few friends too, so here is the practical playbook. First, understand there is currently no dedicat…
We faced the exact same tug-of-war. My advice: don't say a flat 'we can't afford it', instead present your priorities and a plan. We showed …
Good that you avoiding runners, those unlicensed money changers can vanish with your money and it's illegal. Legit cheaper options I've used…
Both are valid, depends on the child. My daughter did matrikulasi and my son did STPM, so I saw both. Matrikulasi is one year (some streams …
As a Malaysian Chinese girl, let me say her expectation is a bit much on the sibling part. Culturally you give ang pao to elders like her pa…
Honestly I would not raid EPF for a car even if there was a way. I did the maths once when tempted: my EPF was earning more in dividends tha…
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…
STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah), yes it's the successor to BR1M/BPR. You apply and check through the official LHDN portal (bantuantunai.hasil.g…
Ah, the mamak game, let me put you on properly. Timing-wise, avoid the peak windows: breakfast 8-9.30am, lunch 12.30-2pm, and the big one, f…
From my experience, presentation anxiety is super common and very manageable with practice. What worked for me: over-prepare and rehearse ou…