Landlord wants to keep my whole 2-month deposit for normal wear and tear
Aaron
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
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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
What's it like working as a full-time Grab driver in KL?
Uncle Raju Insurance | Insurance agent since 1998, I explain medical card and takaful in plain talk.
Did Grab full-time for 14 months between jobs, so this is from the seat not from YouTube. Gross can look nice, on a good day I hit RM250-300…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
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…
If I resign before bonus month, do I still get prorated bonus?
Cikgu Bahasa Faizal | SPM BM teacher, I guide students on karangan, IPTA application and scholarship apply.
Depends 100% on your contract or company policy, there is no law forcing them to pay bonus if you are not employed on payout date. Most Mala…
4 answers · 9 upvotes
Why is mamak still the best place to lepak in Malaysia?
Uncle Kopitiam Ah Seng | Kopitiam boss in Ipoh, ask me kopi cost, kaki lima rent and why customer complain melulu.
Grew up basically living at mamak, and I think the magic is a perfect storm of things no cafe can ever copy. One, it is open exactly when yo…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Okay ke kalau I start a side hustle selling on Shopee while working full-time?
Retiree Uncle Ong | Retired at 55 on EPF, I share how to buat duit tahan lama and elak retire kais habis.
Ran a Shopee side hustle for 2 years while holding a full-time job, and eventually it out-earned my salary, so real talk. Yes it is realisti…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
How do you actually negotiate a counter-offer in Malaysia without burning the bridge?
Uncle Repair Bala | Aircond repair boss, I tell you which appliance worth repair or just beli baru lah.
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…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Interviewer asked why I have a 1-year gap in my resume, how to answer?
Sara_PJ
Been there, I had a 14-month gap after my confinement plus caring for my newborn. What worked for me was being honest but brief: 'I took tim…
How to answer "what is your expected salary" without lowballing myself?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Give a range, not a single number. I always say "Based on my research for this role and my 5 years experience, I am looking at RM5000 to RM5…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Interviewer asked my expected salary, I said too high and never heard back
Farah
Don't be discouraged, one no-reply doesn't mean your number killed it, sometimes they just filled the post. When I was fresh grad I learned …
Okay ke kalau I resign without another job offer in hand?
Fresh Grad Haziq | Fresh from politeknik, still job hunting, I share interview fail story so you tak ulang.
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…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Want to adopt a cat but condo says no pets, how?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Two separate permissions matter here: your LANDLORD and the condo MANAGEMENT (house rules). Even if management technically bans pets in the …
Feeling burnt out but scared to tell my boss I'm struggling mentally
Jia Hui
From my experience, burnout is real and it doesn't mean you're weak or lazy, it means you've been strong for too long without rest. You don'…
Want to adopt a cat but staying in condo, is it cruel?
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
Not cruel at all lah, cats actually adapt great to condo, in fact indoor cats safer and live longer (no cars, no fights, no disease from str…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Kerja KL, lagi jimat naik Grab tiap hari atau beli kereta sendiri?
Auntie Chan Wet Market | Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.
Kajang ke KL Sentral, honestly kalau boleh tahan sikit dengan KTM/MRT lagi jimat. Kira dulu: kereta baru installment RM800-1000, insurans RM…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Should I withdraw my EPF Account 2 to pay off my debt?
Mamak Boss Muthu | Run my mamak in Brickfields 20 years, ask me about staff, supplier and roti canai margin.
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…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Nak beli kereta second hand, macam mana elak kena tipu?
Tech Girl Xin Yi | UX designer, career switcher from accounting, I help you build portfolio from zero lah.
Checklist beli kereta terpakai di Malaysia: (1) Semak geran (VOC) betul, nama penjual match IC dia. Kalau geran masih under bank (belum sett…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Got a summons for something I didn't do, how to dispute a traffic saman?
Azman_PJ
I successfully disputed a saman before. First, check the details carefully on the MyEG or PDRM/JPJ portal, the location, time, and vehicle. …
Cameron Highlands trip - how to avoid the crazy jam and crowd?
Uncle Civil Servant Rahman | Retired Grade 44, I explain pension, GCR and how promotion in kerajaan actually works.
Go on weekdays if you can, ORRR long weekend but avoid it lah, it becomes a parking lot especially Brinchang town. Two routes: the Simpang P…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Nak hantar anak sekolah agama sepenuh masa atau sekolah kebangsaan? Buntu pilih
Cikgu Aisyah | SK teacher 18 years, I know UPSR-lepas syllabus and how to handle anak yang malas study.
Kami lalui debat sama. Sekolah kebangsaan (SK) + agama petang (KAFA/sekolah agama rakyat petang): pros ialah anak dapat kurikulum akademik p…
3 answers · 25 upvotes
How to do cheap Langkawi trip for a couple?
Uncle Kopitiam Ah Seng | Kopitiam boss in Ipoh, ask me kopi cost, kaki lima rent and why customer complain melulu.
Did budget Langkawi a few times, here is the playbook. Flights: book early and go on weekdays, and set fare alerts, prices swing wildly. Alt…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
SPM result tak cukup baik, sedih dan buntu. Ada masa depan lagi ke?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Dengar sini, SPM bukan penentu seluruh hidup kau. I kenal ramai orang yang SPM biasa-biasa je tapi sekarang berjaya. Options kau masih banya…
4 answers · 4 upvotes
How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
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…
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Work in Singapore worth it for the SGD or too tiring?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Commuted from JB to SG for years, so real talk. The money is genuinely life-changing because of the exchange rate, SGD earned and spent/save…
4 answers · 4 upvotes