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Kena saman, can appeal or better just pay?
Depends who issued it: PDRM/JPJ traffic summons vs local council (MBPJ, DBKL etc) parking compound are different systems. For a ge…
Kerja Singapura commute dari JB setiap hari, worth ke dengan tukaran SGD?
Aku commute JB-Singapore dah 3 tahun. Reality check: SGD3,000 tukar RM memang nampak besar (RM10k+), dan itu daya tarikan utama. T…
SOCSO/PERKESO claim for accident on the way to work?
Yes, this is exactly what SOCSO (PERKESO) covers, it's called a commuting accident under the Employment Injury Scheme, an accident…
What are the common pitfalls in a Malaysian job interview that people don't tell you?
HR here, sat in maybe 800+ interviews across KL and PJ. The mistakes that quietly kill you: One, being late and blaming traffic or…
Company make me OT until late but no OT pay, is this legal?
Actually the law changed and more people are covered now. Under the Employment Act (after the 2023 amendment), ALL employees are c…
Landlord don't want return deposit, what to do?
Normal wear and tear is NOT your responsibility, repainting after a normal tenancy is generally the landlord's cost, not yours, un…
Got retrenched, what severance and rights am I entitled to?
Sorry you kena, been through it too. Key things to know: under the Employment (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits) Regulations, if y…
Corporate burnout in KL, dreading every Monday. How to cope?
What you describing is textbook burnout, and I been there badly in 2021. First, this is real, dont gaslight yourself into thinking…
Need own medical card if company already provide insurance?
Yes you should have your own, and I learned this the hard way. Company insurance sounds great UNTIL you leave the job, get retrenc…
Government hospital vs private specialist for a non-emergency surgery, what's the real trade-off in Malaysia?
Waiting time is the real deciding factor for non-emergency cases. Government hospital surgical quality is genuinely good, don't le…
Anak 3 tahun tantrum kat mamak, semua orang tengok. Macam mana handle?
Jangan malu sangat bro, orang Malaysia biasa dengan budak nangis kat mamak haha. Yang penting kau tak jerit balik. Aku dulu selalu…
Mak mertua nak tinggal serumah lepas kahwin, macam mana handle?
Privacy memang jadi isu lor. Kalau rumah kau besar sikit boleh bagi dia bahagian sendiri, macam bilik dengan bilik air asing. Aku …
Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
Very normal in Malaysia unfortunately, internal promotions almost always give you a stingy bump because companies know you're less…
Landlord wants 3 months deposit plus utility deposit for a condo in PJ, is this legal and can I negotiate?
You can definitely negotiate the utility deposit part, some landlords drop it entirely if the utilities are already under your nam…
Nak kahwin tapi bajet ketat, macam mana buat majlis simple tapi bermakna?
Rewang style memang jimat gila dan lagi ada semangat kekitaan. Aku kahwin masak sendiri dengan jiran dan saudara tolong, katering …
Nak hantar anak sekolah agama sepenuh masa atau sekolah kebangsaan? Buntu pilih
Aku pilih SK + KAFA petang untuk anak sulung. Alhamdulillah dia ada kawan macam-macam kaum, aku rasa itu penting untuk dia faham M…
Should I withdraw my EPF Account 2 to pay off my debt?
Personally I would exhaust every other option first before touching EPF, because it really is your last line of defence for old ag…
Second-hand Myvi vs Axia for first car under RM30k, which is more worth it for a fresh grad in KL?
Axia all the way for pure economy. The fuel savings and lower road tax add up when you're on a fresh grad salary. It's a small car…
Best time to tapau at a mamak without waiting forever, and how to order roti telur banjir like a regular?
For ordering, go straight to the roti man at the counter and tell him directly, don't rely on the waiter to relay it during busy t…
How do you actually negotiate a counter-offer in Malaysia without burning the bridge?
The thing people forget is you need actual leverage, meaning a real signed or near-signed offer, not just a maybe. When I tried to…
Cross border to work in Singapore - worth the SGD but the grind?
The upcoming RTS Link (JB-Woodlands MRT) will change the commute game a lot, cut it to minutes vs hours on the causeway. If you ca…
How to check if I qualify for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah / STR and when does the payment come into my bank?
If you just started working and your income is still low, you might still qualify as a single individual under the lower bracket, …