New job, everyone goes lunch together and I feel forced to join and spend daily
Sumi
I faced this as a new joiner too. What worked: I joined the team lunch once or twice a week to bond, and on other days brought my own food o…
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What are things you wish you knew earlier before switching careers in your 30s in Malaysia?
Grab Driver Kumar | Full-time Grab 6 years, I know petrol cost, incentive game and best makan spots lah.
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…
4 answers · 2 upvotes
Nak buka gerai nasi lemak pagi, modal berapa dan berbaloi ke?
Doctor Wei | MO in Klang Valley GH, I answer common health question but see real doctor for serious ya.
Aku buka gerai breakfast dah 2 tahun. Modal start realistik: gerai/khemah dan meja RM1,500-3,000, peralatan masak dan periuk besar RM1,000-2…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
My parents don't believe in mental health, say I just malas and manja. How to deal?
Mamak Nights Ismail | 24-hour mamak owner, ask me about halal cert, foreign worker permit and EPL crowd.
This is so common in Malaysian families and it hurts, because you want the people closest to you to get it. A few things I've learned. (1) Y…
3 answers · 9 upvotes
Is SPM still that important, or is it overrated already?
Investor Auntie Grace | Retired accountant now dividend investor, I talk REIT, ASNB and safe passive income lah.
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…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
OT never pay, can claim or not under Malaysian law?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Depends on your salary. After the Employment Act amendment, employees earning up to RM4000 a month are entitled to OT pay (1.5x on normal da…
4 answers · 3 upvotes
Just started working, how much of my RM3000 salary should go to savings?
Huda
Realistically, since you're staying with parents, this is the best time in your life to save hard, before car loan, rent and family expenses…
Why does my roti canai never turn out like the mamak one at home?
Ramesh
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…
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
What's it like working in Singapore as a Malaysian and commuting daily from JB?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Did the JB to Singapore daily commute for almost 3 years, so let me paint the real picture, not the earn SGD spend RM fantasy. The money sid…
4 answers · 27 upvotes
What's it like dealing with EPF/KWSP i-Akaun for the first time?
Auntie Property Lily | Sold houses in KL and PJ for 15 years, ask me about loan margin and hidden fees lah.
Set up my i-Akaun years ago and use it regularly, so here is the first-timer walkthrough. To register, you download the KWSP i-Akaun app or …
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Fresh grad want to start investing, where to begin in Malaysia?
Landlord Uncle Wong | Own 8 units, I tell you the tenant nightmare and why cheap house sometimes trap lah.
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…
Doing intermittent fasting as a Malaysian foodie, how to not lose my mind?
Serena_Ampang
As a fellow foodie, IF worked for me because it doesn't tell you WHAT to eat, just WHEN, which suits our food culture better than restrictiv…
Setiap pagi rasa cemas nak pergi kerja, dada berat. Ini burnout ke?
Fresh Grad Wei Xiang | Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.
Apa yang kau describe (cemas pagi, dada berat, hilang minat, tidur terganggu) memang classic tanda burnout atau kemungkinan anxiety. Ini buk…
Boss fired me on the spot, no notice no reason. Is this legal?
Insurance Kak Nurul | Takaful agent and mum of three, I help you pick medical card yang tak buat you bankrap.
What you describe sounds like it could be unfair dismissal, and Malaysian law protects you here. An employer generally cannot just terminate…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Burnout from corporate job, how do you all cope?
Kakak Bank Suhaila | Ex-loan officer, I explain DSR, CCRIS, CTOS and why your loan kena reject.
Been there, corporate burnout is real even when it's "not clinical depression". First, please don't dismiss it, chronic exhaustion and zero …
4 answers · 5 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
Where to adopt a cat in Klang Valley, not buy from breeder?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Adopt don't shop, respect la for that. I got my two from SPCA Selangor in Ampang and also there's PAWS in Subang, both legit and the cats al…
3 answers · 13 upvotes
Company wants to terminate me but only gave 24 hours notice, what are my rights as an employee in Malaysia?
Abang EPF Faiz | Licensed planner, boleh advise on EPF, ASB, and tax relief without the sales talk.
Take a breath, because as a confirmed employee earning below RM5,000 you're protected under the Employment Act 1955, and what they're doing …
6 answers · 29 upvotes
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…
Is applying for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah / STR and other govt aid actually worth the hassle for the B40?
Auntie Confinement Poh | Confinement lady 30 years, I know pantang, baby jaundice and new mum recovery betul-betul.
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…
6 answers · 5 upvotes
Motor accident on the way to work, can I claim SOCSO?
Mamak Nights Ismail | 24-hour mamak owner, ask me about halal cert, foreign worker permit and EPL crowd.
Yes! Commuting accident (kemalangan semasa perjalanan) on your usual route to/from work IS covered under SOCSO Employment Injury Scheme - ma…
What's it like going through multiple interview rounds for a GLC job in Malaysia
Makcik Kek Aidah | Home baker turned kek order boss, I share cost per slice, delivery and repeat customer tips.
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…
4 answers · 16 upvotes
PR1MA house worth applying or better buy from developer?
Tech Bro Aiman | Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.
Staying in PR1MA Cyberjaya area for 3 years already. The price memang cheaper than market, thats the main plus. But be realistic ah - the 10…
3 answers · 5 upvotes
Which telco actually best for coverage and value now?
Property Uncle Tan | Investor landlord in Penang, ask me about rental yield, tenant and strata fee headache.
Honestly the "best" telco depends heavily on YOUR specific routes and where you stay, not a universal answer. Since you travel KL-Kuantan, c…
4 answers · 1 upvotes