How do I actually claim STR/bantuan, and am I even eligible?
Helped my parents and a few neighbours apply, so here is the plain-language version. STR, Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah, is the cash aid that repla…
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Helped my parents and a few neighbours apply, so here is the plain-language version. STR, Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah, is the cash aid that repla…
Yes, you can withdraw from Account 2 (now called Akaun Sejahtera under the new three-account structure) for your first house down payment, a…
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…
The secret isn't just timing, it's picking a busy mamak. A packed stall means high turnover so nothing sits around long. My regular spot in …
What your landlord is asking is actually the Malaysian standard, so he's not cheating you, but everything is negotiable especially in the cu…
RFID failing is usually one of a few fixable things. First, check your TNG eWallet balance and that auto reload (GO+ or reload) is on, most …
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…
Never give a single number, give a range and always anchor higher. I usually say something like "based on my research for this role and my e…
Classic problem, here's how I broke it. (1) Create your own portfolio without waiting for clients, do 3-5 self-initiated projects, redesign …
Carry forward and encashment policy is largely up to the company, as long as they meet the legal minimum leave entitlement each year, they c…
After 15 years of balik kampung to Penang, my golden rule is to leave at odd hours, either 4am or after 10pm, never in the afternoon when ev…
The secret is patience and the onions. Real good sambal tumis needs you to caramelise a lot of sliced bawang besar (big onions) low and slow…
I started exactly like you, selling frozen murtabak from home. Once it's a real ongoing business (not just occasional), you should register …
Owned a Myvi for five years as my first car on a similar salary, so here's the honest breakdown. The Myvi wins big on resale value, Perodua …
Start now, seriously, time is your biggest advantage with a newborn, you have 18 years of compounding. My approach for my two kids, a layere…
Repayment officially starts 12 months after your studies end, whether you working or not, so don't wait for the perfect job. What I did: reg…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From my experience interviewing candidates, the golden rule is never badmouth your old boss, it makes YOU look like the problem, fair or not…
Worked in healthcare for years, seen both systems up close, so here is a practical way to decide. Govt hospitals in Malaysia have genuinely …
I sell skincare on both since 2023, and the honest truth is TikTok Shop can explode your sales but it eats your time and margin differently.…
Good that you avoiding runners, those unlicensed money changers can vanish with your money and it's illegal. Legit cheaper options I've used…
I travel to Terengganu often and honestly the best test is to buy a cheap prepaid SIM of the telco your kampung folks recommend and try it b…