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Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
RM300 for taking on people management is honestly on the low side and you have every right to counter, but do it with data not emo…
What are the pitfalls of buying a second-hand car from a dealer versus direct owner in Malaysia
I've bought three used cars, two from dealers and one direct owner, so here's my honest breakdown. Direct owner is usually RM3,000…
Boss selalu suruh OT tapi tak bayar claim, aku sungkan nak refuse. Normal ke ni?
Set boundary halus dulu sebelum drastik. Contoh mula balik on time beberapa hari, siapkan kerja penting je dalam waktu office. Kal…
Fresh grad want to start investing, where to begin in Malaysia?
Scam awareness is the most important skill first. If it promises fixed 10-20% monthly, forget dividend, "syariah compliant" fake c…
Landlord refuse return my 2 month deposit after moving out, what to do?
Sometimes just being firm and persistent works. I kept messaging politely but consistently, and mentioned I am prepared to take it…
Macam mana check dan bayar saman JPJ/PDRM online? Ada diskaun tak?
MyBayar Saman app senang, aku check semua saman trafik situ, bayar terus. Kalau ada kempen diskaun tunggu, aku dulu bayar RM150 sa…
What do you all think about dating someone from a different race in Malaysia?
My own parents are the same combination and they are 30 years strong, so I am literally the product of an interracial marriage. Gr…
Fresh grad gaji expectation, is my degree even worth it?
Dont stay in your first job too long chasing "loyalty". The biggest fresh grad mistake is staying 5 years for RM100 annual increme…
What's it like seeking mental health help in Malaysia when you can't afford a private psychiatrist?
Befrienders was a lifeline for me during my worst nights, it's free, confidential, 24/7, and you don't need to be suicidal to call…
Got promoted to team lead but only RM300 salary increment, is this normal in Malaysia or should I counter?
Before you counter, check what comes with the title beyond salary. Some companies give team leads extra bonus multipliers, higher …
What are the common pitfalls in a Malaysian job interview that people don't tell you?
Watch the tell me about yourself trap, it sinks so many people. Don't recite your whole life story from Standard 6 primary school.…
Kerja KL, lagi jimat naik Grab tiap hari atau beli kereta sendiri?
Jangan lupa kereta ada hidden cost: servis, tayar, saman, depreciation. Aku ada kereta tapi ke office tetap naik MRT sebab parking…
我在KL去面試前 1 小時,我怎樣準備?
我會在面試前 1 小時,跑去附近的咖啡店,喝一杯咖啡,來幫助我放鬆和集中精神。然後,我會在咖啡店旁邊的時鐘旁邊,等候面試官的到來。
Boss gave counteroffer after I resign, should I accept?
Whatever you decide, dont burn the new company by ghosting them last minute. Malaysia industry very small, everyone knows everyone…
My road tax expired few months already, how to renew and any saman?
Main thing bro, jangan drive until you renew, because if accident happen with expired road tax and lapsed insurance, you basically…
Worth it to settle car loan early or just let it run?
Counterpoint: don't drain all your savings just to settle. Keep an emergency fund first, at least a few months expenses. Car can r…
Is SPM still that important, or is it overrated already?
It is genuinely important for the immediate next step, but overrated as some kind of lifelong sentence on your worth. A good SPM g…
Renew driving license online through MyEG, safe and how?
Only watch out: use the official MyEG site/app or MyJPJ, not some random link from WhatsApp or a fake 'JPJ renewal' site, scammers…
Started selling homemade kuih online, do I need SSM registration and how to handle it if I still have a full time job?
For the tax part, yes you must declare the extra income to LHDN on top of your employment income, but honestly the deductions help…
Nak beli kereta second hand, macam mana elak kena tipu?
Puspakom inspection tu wajib untuk transfer, tapi kau boleh minta buat sebelum deal untuk peace of mind. Aku dulu beli tak check, …
Kenapa orang Malaysia suka lepak mamak malam-malam? Tak faham budaya ni sebagai orang baru
Bagi tips: cuba nasi kandar kalau kau lapar, kuah campur (banjir) tu heaven. Teh tarik kurang manis kalau tak nak gula tinggi. Dan…
Want to adopt a cat but condo says no pets, how?
I kept a cat quietly in a "no pets" condo for 3 years, indoor only, never a problem because I made sure zero smell and never let i…
Kahwin budget spiralling, how to keep cost sane without malu?
Book vendors early for better price and negotiate package deals (photo + video + album bundle cheaper). Off-peak months also cheap…
Bonus tahun ni kawan dapat lebih tinggi walaupun aku rasa aku lagi rajin. Patut cakap dengan boss?
Jangan bandingkan dengan orang, makan hati je. Focus pada value kau kat market. Kalau kau confident kau underpaid, interview tempa…
Rumah PR1MA worth buying for first house?
I got my PR1MA in 2019 and honestly no regret, monthly instalment cheaper than what I was paying rent. But my unit is near LRT so …
Work in Singapore worth it for the SGD or too tiring?
I did the JB-SG commute for 3 years then burned out from the 4am wakeups. Money was great, I saved a lot and bought a house cash-i…
Plan telco mana terbaik untuk data banyak tapi jimat? Confused dengan CelcomDigi, Yes, Unifi
Kalau kau WFH, invest fiber rumah dulu, itu backbone. Mobile data jadi backup je. Aku bayar RM99 unifi 100mbps, guna WiFi untuk se…
What's it really like dealing with a car accident and insurance claim in Malaysia when you're not at fault?
One practical warning, the police report classification matters a lot. When you make your report, describe the accident clearly an…
What are things you wish you knew earlier about the JB-SG causeway commute?
The health toll is exactly the thing I completely underestimated going in, and it is the part I would most warn a new commuter abo…
How do you actually negotiate a counter-offer in Malaysia without burning the bridge?
From an ex-manager's view, I've been on the other side approving counters. What made me fight for someone was when they were a gen…
PR1MA house worth applying or better buy from developer?
Ulu now doesnt mean ulu forever. My friend bought PR1MA in an area everyone said jauh, now got MRT feeder and Aeon nearby, value n…
Cuti sekolah nak bawa family, Langkawi atau Penang lagi baik untuk anak-anak?
Kalau anak suka pantai dan snorkeling, Langkawi menang. Island hopping dorang teruja tengok helang dan monyet. Tapi kalau nak vari…
Which telco actually has the best coverage in Malaysia, honestly?
Sabah and Sarawak are honestly a completely different world when it comes to coverage, and this is the part Peninsula folks totall…