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Financial planning is my job, so let me give you the framework, not just an opinion. First, compare interest rates. Credit card debt in Mala…
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Did it last year for my apartment in Seri Kembangan lah. Go KWSP website, login i-Akaun, apply under "Pengeluaran Perumahan". You need the S…
Bro I been through exact same thing. What saved my marriage was setting clear space boundaries BEFORE she moved in, not after. We agreed mak…
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…
Came back after 8 years, here's my honest reflection. The pay cut is real, don't sugarcoat it, headline salaries here are lower. But you mus…
I did this last year and got a RM1,800 raise to stay, so it can work, but the way you frame it is everything. I never said give me more mone…
I accepted a counteroffer once and regret until today. They matched my gaji but the trust already broken, boss slowly sidelined me and I was…
For recurring symptoms like yours over two weeks, do get it properly checked rather than self-medicating with Gaviscon forever, because burn…
DSR (Debt Service Ratio) kira semua komitmen bulanan kau bahagi income. Walaupun gaji RM6k, kalau loan kereta RM800, PTPTN RM150, dan kad kr…
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…
I joined a GLC in 2020 after going through their process, and yes it is slower and more formal than private sector, prepare for that mentall…
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Brother, first separate two things: mas kahwin (maskahwin/mahar) is the fixed sum set by the state religious authority, usually a modest sta…
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…
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…
What you describe sounds like it could be unfair dismissal, and Malaysian law protects you here. An employer generally cannot just terminate…
Dealt with this exact thing and helped a few friends too, so here is the practical playbook. First, understand there is currently no dedicat…
I've commuted from JB to Singapore for 4 years, so let me be honest. The SGD salary converted to RM is life-changing, no doubt, my savings g…
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Stay-home dad for 3 years now, wife is the breadwinner, and I will be honest about both the joy and the sting. The joy is real, I saw my kid…