How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?
I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…
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I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,00…
For GLC I always go long sleeve formal shirt tuck in, dark slacks, leather shoes, and bring a tie in bag just in case. Full suit is fine for…
Teacher for over a decade, and I will give you the balanced answer because both SPM is everything and SPM is useless are wrong. The truth: S…
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…
Kajang to city, the MRT is your friend, seriously consider park-and-ride. What worked for me on a similar route: drive to the nearest MRT/LR…
Did KL-Penang LDR for 2 years, now married. It is doable but needs effort from both. What worked: (1) Have a shared END GOAL and timeline - …
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 went through this recently. The honest answer depends on his study style and your budget. Matrikulasi is subsidised and short, great if of…
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…
I tried both. Dropshipping (mostly from China suppliers) in Malaysia has a big problem: shipping times are long, so on Shopee/TikTok Shop wh…
Bought both ways in my life, so here is the honest math for a fresh grad. A new Myvi or Axia is popular for very good reasons: strong resale…
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…
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…
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…
STR (formerly BR1M/BSH) is handled by LHDN (Inland Revenue). How it works: (1) Registration and updates are done through the official STR po…
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…
My wife and I are a mixed couple, together 9 years now married with a kid, so we survived the whole journey. The honest truth is the introdu…
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 …
Yes you should have your own, and I learned this the hard way. Company insurance sounds great UNTIL you leave the job, get retrenched, or re…
What we do in my family, use both smartly. For the FIRST consultation and diagnosis where speed matters (to know what you are dealing with),…
Yes it's absolutely worth it, and honestly the process is much easier now than people assume, mostly online. STR (formerly BKM/BSH) for a B4…
First thing, actually read your tenancy agreement, not what the landlord says verbally. If there's a no-pets clause and you signed it, techn…
I've been in a similar spot. My advice: take photos of both cars, the plates, and the scene immediately, exchange IC and phone numbers, then…
RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emotion. Pull…
Yes, if you're carrying on a business (selling to make profit, even part time online), you're generally required to register with SSM, and r…