Dropshipping vs holding stock for a small online business, what's realistic in Malaysia?
I tried both. Dropshipping (mostly from China suppliers) in Malaysia has a big problem: shipping times are long, so on Shopee/TikTok Shop wh…
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I tried both. Dropshipping (mostly from China suppliers) in Malaysia has a big problem: shipping times are long, so on Shopee/TikTok Shop wh…
From my experience renting in the Klang Valley, normal wear and tear should not be deducted, only actual damage you caused. Repainting after…
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…
STR (formerly BR1M/BSH) is handled by LHDN (Inland Revenue). How it works: (1) Registration and updates are done through the official STR po…
As a Malaysian Chinese girl, let me say her expectation is a bit much on the sibling part. Culturally you give ang pao to elders like her pa…
Good on you for wanting to do it properly, and yes, once you're consistently making income from selling, you should register a business with…
I spent 6 years in one of the big GLCs before jumping to a startup, so I can tell you both sides. The pay is not the highest but the total p…
Actually the law changed and more people are covered now. Under the Employment Act (after the 2023 amendment), ALL employees are covered by …
From my experience, that heavy sleepy feeling after nasi kandar is partly just the big carb-and-oil load, your body works hard to digest. Wh…
Yes, true, this is exactly what SOCSO (PERKESO) covers under the Employment Injury Scheme, and it INCLUDES commuting accidents (going from h…
Year 9 of a 30-year loan here, so I am living your question. The honest truth: for the first few years it does not feel like ownership, it f…
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…
Technically, if you're carrying on a business in Malaysia, you're supposed to register with SSM, it's not really optional even for "small sm…
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…
Relax, expired road tax is very common and renewing is straightforward. If it's expired less than a certain period and no other issues, you …
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…
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…
From my experience interviewing candidates, the golden rule is never badmouth your old boss, it makes YOU look like the problem, fair or not…
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 - …
Sorry you kena, been through it too. Key things to know: under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, if you are cov…
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…
First, check the saman details online (MyEG, JPJ portal, or PDRM eSaman) - see the date, time, location and the recorded speed. If it is AES…
MNP in Malaysia is actually pretty smooth these days and by regulation it's supposed to complete within one working day, though in practice …
I made the move to renting alone at a similar income and honestly it was one of the best decisions for my mental health, but let me give you…
Commuted for over 4 years, so here is everything I wish I knew on day one. One, timing rules your entire life, and small differences are mas…