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Kena retrench, company only offer 2 weeks pay per year. Betul ke?
Under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, the MINIMUM is: less than 2 years service = 10 days per year,…
What's it like to actually service a 30-year housing loan in Malaysia?
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 owner…
What's it like dealing with EPF/KWSP i-Akaun for the first time?
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-Aka…
How to renew Malaysian passport fast, online or walk in imigresen?
You can renew via the MyOnline Passport app / Imigresen portal - do the application and payment online, then you either collect at…
Boss expects OT everyday but no OT pay, what are my rights?
Under the Employment Act (now covers all employees), overtime on a normal working day must be paid at 1.5x your hourly rate, rest …
Is running a small mamak or nasi lemak stall as profitable as people think, what's the real story?
I've run a nasi lemak and mixed-rice stall for six years, so let me pop the goldmine myth gently. Yes the cash flow looks nice, a …
Planning to marry different race, family not fully supportive
Malaysia is multiracial but families still can be traditional, dont take it personally, it is generational fear more than racism u…
Dating, should guy always pay or split the bill?
The "take turns" method is the best middle ground I found. You pay this date, she gets the next, and so on. It naturally splits th…
Want to adopt a cat but condo says no pets, how?
Honestly, if you renting and it's not your place with pet-unfriendly rules, maybe wait until you move somewhere pet-friendly or ge…
Landlord wants 3 months deposit plus utility deposit for a condo in PJ, is this legal and can I negotiate?
The bigger risk isn't the amount, it's getting your deposit back at the end. So many people including me have had landlords deduct…
Fresh grad gaji expectation, is my degree even worth it?
Realistic starting gaji depends heavily on field. Engineering, IT, finance, accounting fresh grads can start RM3000-4000+, while g…
Kerja Singapura commute dari JB setiap hari, worth ke dengan tukaran SGD?
SGD3,000 tu entry level kat Singapore, kos hidup diorang tinggi. Tapi kalau kau spend RM kat JB dan earn SGD, arbitrage tu real, i…
Burnout from corporate job, how do you all cope?
Sometimes burnout is really a sign the job/boss is toxic, not that you weak. I thought I was burning out but actually it was a hor…
Buy phone on 0% installment or pay cash?
One practical downside of installment nobody mentions, if you want to change credit card or the card gets compromised and reissued…
What are things you wish you knew earlier about managing money in your 20s in Malaysia?
Track your spending for even just two months and you will genuinely be shocked, I was. All the bubble tea, the Grab rides you coul…
Should I do EPF voluntary top-up (i-Saraan / Self Contribution) in my late 20s or invest myself?
The tax relief angle is what tips it for me and people underestimate this. If you're in the 19-24% tax bracket, topping up EPF to …
Landlord tak nak pulang deposit sewa, macam mana nak claim?
Lesson untuk next time: masa masuk rumah, buat video walkthrough dan hantar kat landlord, ada timestamp. Senang nak prove conditio…
Best prepaid plan for a heavy data user in 2026?
Umobile prepaid got unlimited plans quite cheap and coverage improved a lot lately. I pay under RM40 and never worry about quota. …
Fresh grad want to start investing, where to begin in Malaysia?
Dont underestimate EPF voluntary top up. It gives near guaranteed 5-6% tax free plus you get income tax relief. For a beginner who…
Kena retrench, company bagi notis 1 minggu je. Betul ke ni?
Simpan semua email dan mesej dari HR sebagai bukti. Screenshot kontrak bahagian notis. Kalau nanti ke JTK ada dokumen kuat senang.…
Landlord refuse return my 2 month deposit after moving out, what to do?
Legal Aid Bureau (Biro Bantuan Guaman) gives free/cheap legal advice if you qualify. Also the small claims procedure at Magistrate…
Resign first then find job, or find job first?
I resigned raw with no offer during covid, worst decision of my life, took 7 months and the market was totally dead. Learn from my…
How to answer expected salary in interview without lowball myself?
One tip that worked for me, delay the number. When they ask early in the interview, I say "I would prefer to understand the role s…
What are things you wish you knew earlier about the JB-SG causeway commute?
I really wish someone had bluntly told me to get the motorbike from day one instead of stubbornly commuting by car for my entire f…