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Motor accident on the way to work, can I claim SOCSO?
Yes! Commuting accident (kemalangan semasa perjalanan) on your usual route to/from work IS covered under SOCSO Employment Injury S…
Where to find affordable therapy or counselling in Malaysia?
There are real options at lower cost, you just have to know where to look. (1) Government hospitals and Klinik Kesihatan have psyc…
What's it like going through a Big 4 audit firm interview in KL as a fresh accounting grad?
I interviewed and joined one of the Big 4 audit line in KL three years ago, so here's the real flow. First round was HR plus a gro…
Burnout badly from my corporate job, don't know how to cope anymore
First, what you're feeling is real and you're not weak for it, burnout is a genuine health issue, not just being lazy. I hit the s…
Best prepaid plan for a heavy data user in 2026?
If you use 50GB consistently, honestly consider a postpaid plan, sometimes cheaper per GB than prepaid reloads and you get better …
Is it worth moving to Singapore for work, or better to just stay in Malaysia?
The salary multiple is very real, but so is the cost multiple, particularly the rent, and this is what people conveniently forget …
How to check if I qualify for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah / STR and when does the payment come into my bank?
Important warning, there are tons of STR scam messages going around with fake links asking for your bank details or a 'processing …
For minor illness, better go company panel clinic or klinik kesihatan?
One thing about panel - got limit usually (like RM50-80 per visit or annual cap). Check your policy. If they prescribe expensive s…
Boleh keluarkan duit EPF Akaun 3 tapi berbaloi ke?
Aku dah try keluar. Guna app i-Akaun, pilih Akaun Fleksibel, transfer terus ke bank. Senang je tak payah pi kaunter. Tapi ingat, s…
What are the best routes to take when driving from KL to Penang during peak season?
I recommend taking the East Coast route, which goes through Kuantan and Kota Bharu. It's a bit longer, but the scenery is beautifu…
Boss micromanage everything until I burnout, how to cope?
Sometimes you can have one honest but respectful conversation. I told my boss calmly "I work best when I have room to own my tasks…
How to answer "expected salary" in Malaysian interview?
Just ask 20 to 30 percent more than your current. HR expect to negotiate down anyway so start a bit high. If your current is 4k an…
Why is it that fresh grad salary in Malaysia has been stuck so low for so many years?
Part of it is honestly that we don't job-hop and negotiate enough as a culture. In some other countries people switch companies ev…
Loan rumah kena reject sebab DSR tinggi walaupun gaji okay. Macam mana baiki?
Kad kredit tu silent killer DSR bro. Aku ada 3 kad limit tinggi, tak guna pun tapi bank kira komitmen. Aku tutup 2, DSR terus turu…