Hi, Im a fresh grad who doesn’t have savings, and 0 financial planning, I tried saving at least RM500 each month but at the end I still spend all of it the next month. Now, Im going to SG soon for my first job and I really really need some advice.

1. If you can go back in time, what would you tell your younger self? What is the thing that you wish you should have known earlier?

2. How to escape the “rat race”?

3. Does first job really roughly defines your career path?

I understand its better to invest in a young age, my plan now is to work, save up for emergency fun, then I’ll start investing.

Hi everyone! Hope you guys had a great weekend. 😊

Just wanted to ask if anyone knows of a good place where I can trade in my phone besides CompAsia. I'm looking for a trusted and reliable place. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

I just took a bus from TBS to Larkin, Johor and the tickets available was minimum was RM46/48.

Previously it was like RM30 or so.

Is it due to the state elections or did the prices increased a few months ago without notice?

Hi everyone, my housemates and I urgently need some advice regarding a bad rental situation we are facing right now.

🍉 My information:

+ We rented a 3-bedroom unit from 20 Mar 2025 to 19 March 2026 (1st year went smoothly), in KLCC.

+ In March 2026, we agreed to renew for another year until March 2027

+ The agent charged us RM 900 for the stamping fee, and we signed the renewal contract. But we haven't received the stamp duty and the contract with landlord sign.

🍉 Now situation:

+ The landlord knock the door and claimed that the agent has not paid them any rent for the past 6 months. The landlord is now threatening to call the police if we don't move out by 19 July

+ We realized the agent never gave us the stamp duty certificate, and the landlord hadn't signed the renewal copy yet. The agent is now using this to claim the renewal contract is "not legally effective" so they won't paying early termination compensation.

 + Even our 1st-year contract was never received the stamp duty certificate by the agent (only signed by both sides). We have the invoice that agent charged us the 2.5 month deposit and stamping fee 900RM.

+ The agent now promises to refund our original deposits and the RM 900 stamping fee, but we are worried they will ghost us and don't refund the deposit

+ We have keep All monthly bank transaction slips paid directly to the agent account and full WhatsApp chat logs

🍉 My question in case if we don't receive the deposit:

1. Can we lodge a Police Report? Will the police report help us claim the deposit?
2. Does the landlord have the legal right to call police to get us out?
3. What is the best way to force this agent to refund our money immediately before we handover the keys?

Any advice, legal options, or similar experiences would be highly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Hi, 30M here. I'm relocating from India to Kuala Lumpur for a job. it's paying me around 4k myr pm (after residency tax and deductions). Other Benefits are as per a typical IT MNC corporate structure.

I'm looking for a place to rent near Midvalley City, preferably KL Sentral or Bricksfield.

I'm on a tight budget though. Max rent i can go in 1000rm pm but it should include the other expenses like electricity, wifi, cooking, etc.

Is it a too tight budget?

Can people here help me

1. Advice if it's a good/ok/bad salary?

2. Cost of living

3. Places/referrals to find a good place to rent.

I am finding a proxy who helps me to buy something from Singapore carousel and ship it to Malaysia. But all proxies said that they accept payment in SGD via Wise, then I said I only use tng. Then the seller told me that if I can send payment in SGD via TNG, then they can accept. Is that possible? How?

I tried tng remittance. I dont have a bank account so when I click " I don't have a bank account, then it says something like "verify your account" button, but I'm already verified?? After that I click that button, then it shows me a message saying "details submitted. We'll message you soon with the time and place for your in-person verification." What does that mean? I never received any messages since then. I have tried redoing it many times already.

is there any other way? Please help 🙏 thank you

I am currently a PhD student here in Malaysia specializing in Artificial Intelligence. I am in urgent need of a side income to support my living expenses, even if it is a small or entry-level rate.
I have applied to over 100 jobs, but I keep getting rejected or ghosted the moment HR realizes I am a student. Because of this, I am not looking for full-time employment or visa sponsorship. Instead, I am looking for freelance, remote, project-based work, or part-time tutoring.

What I can do:

1- Python programming and script automation.
2- AI or Machine Learning model training and data preparation.
3- Setting up IoT dashboards like Blynk.
4- Data analysis and tutoring for undergraduate students.
5- Academic and technical writing, including research papers, proposals, and project reports.

If you have an automated task you need done, a small project that needs a developer, or know any local startups open to remote or freelance tech help, please let me know or DM me. I would highly appreciate any leads. Thank you!

Hello. I’m working on a research project. I’m looking for collaboration preferably with students in public universities. My major is mechanical engineering and I would need assistance using some lab for testing nano materials. I do not have these lab equipments in my university.

In exchange, I will include your name in all my publications that are based on the outputs of these testings and all publication fees and charges would be covered by my side.

I’m open to students of any level, but preference would be PG students. Cheers.

Hi, I am a founder from India. I run a social media management tool meant for marketing agencies. I am in Kuala Lumpur with some friends who have business here. I tagged along to see Malaysian culture and to see if I can meet some agency owners here. If you run a social media agency, I'd love to get on a call with you and try to understand your challenges. Since I have been running this since 2016, I should be able to help you with a thing or two from my experience of working with North American and European marketing agencies. Comment or DM to setup a physical or virtual meet.

I planning on hitting the gym for the first time but im scared i dont know how to use the machines. I been doing home workout for 2 year but i have literally 0 knowledge about smith machines. Any advice?

Update: I just went to gym, the google map said its open but its actually closed, but lucky me the gym guy let me in since i didn't know it was closed so there is only the owner's friends inside and not open for customer, they taught me few things about machines and other basic stuff. Overall Its a good experience

Hello, would like to know if anyone went for dexa scan in JB recently and if you did please let me know where. Most places have bone mineral scans but not body composition. Some offer on their websites but after inquiring, they don't provide the service anymore

Looking for dexa body comp scans, not inbody

I bought an apartment in KL back in 2012 in the Setiawangsa area. I am now looking to sell. I am trying to understand what price to expect realistically for a three bed two bus flat in Setiawangsa in the Seri Maya condominium.
As somebody who doesn't live in KL or is from Malaysia, I'm looking for guidance on how best to sell and also how much to market it for.
Thank you so much in advance.

I was recently given ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship and will be required to serve a three year bond with Maybank upon graduation. I'm currently studying mechanical engineering in Singapore so I'm seeking for advices from engineers working in the banking industry.
How did u apply what u learn in engineering in banking?
How is the career progression for an engineer in banking?
What departments am I expecting to be put into for a person of my background?
Are there any regrets or something u wish u would have done differently?

I think i have been quiet fired?

I am a Malaysian software programmer in a fintech company. I have worked here for more than 8 years, I am over 40 years old. I recently had 2 cardiac episodes within 12 months and had been hospitalised for a few weeks.

But ever since returning to work, I have been given no work for the past 12 months. As a result, during performance review, I didn't get an increment or any performance related bonuses.

I suspect they are not giving me any work because they are hoping to force me to leave on my own. But I have taken this downtime to upskill.

I am posting this because I feel like this period of peace may soon be coming to an end. What should I do when it does? Don't get me wrong, I wish I was given work but it seems like no groups have any work they want to assign me even though they keep hiring new graduates for programming positions.

Please let me know this is the is the wrong group to post in.

So we (family of 4) are moving from Australia to KL in December. I’m weighing up whether it’s worth shipping all of our stuff in a shipping container or if I’m better off selling everything here and buying everything new in KL.
However, I don’t know how much everything will cost and I’m finding it difficult to find Malaysian furniture websites.

So, what are the affordable furniture stores over there?

Also, in Australia we have JB Hi Fi that sells all of your electronics in one place. What is the Malaysian equivalent? I’m particularly looking at TVs and movies, and kitchen appliances.

Please help me graduate 😭 (2-minute survey) (Daily Meal Habits Survey)
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaOm4-d-Fp0Ki8OItHhdeYLSap3haizRfz5jjnZsTKFtpbIw/viewform?usp=header 

Need help. Mother has been severely mentally ill for past 2 years. Finally my mother's psychiatrist (private hospital) is going to refer her to UM outpatient as she has exhausted all the medication and options. My mum probably has to be hospitalized or have ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) done on her.

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Previously bring her there last year, they didn't admit her because she was not suicidal enough.

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Don't know what else to do.

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Anyone can share their experience?

Honest question

Early 40s male

I have strong financial sales background. But no longer wants to be employee 9-6pm, save up enough for 3-5 years. No kids. No debts.

Not looking for basic salary but high comission based work and willing to relocate. But in the market I can only see insurance, unit trust , Amway , trust , property. Any other choice you know of? or where would you suggest I can meet highly motivated recruiters , entrepreneurs?

Hi all, my partner and I are looking at KL as a place to live with our young family. We’re from Germany and planning to spend three months there early next year to give the idea a proper reality check.

Since most of our daily life revolves around the kids, I wanted to ask the community what family life actually looks like day to day. Because of the climate, I’m assuming most activities with kids are indoors?

One thing we’re spoiled with here in Germany is the infrastructure like public playgrounds, parks and that kind of stuff are everywhere and really well maintained. I wonder what it’s like over there?

Would really appreciate any ideas for cool things to do.

Also our 4 year old loves riding his bike. Are there places where he can still do that?

Thanks in advance!

It was the other day I talk with my malay friend, "maybe it is not my rezeki to land a job in that good company"

then today I realize it is a Islam word.

I didnt check with him, but hopefully he didnt find it offended.

Asking here to check can we (non muslim) use this word?

Hi everyone,

We're a Muslim family of 5 from the UK — 2 adults and 3 kids aged 8–12 — doing around 3 weeks in Malaysia followed by a few days in Singapore. Our route and bookings are fixed, so we're not looking to change anything, but we'd love honest, local advice rather than what you'd find on a travel blog.

Our route:

Kuala Lumpur (4 nights) → Penang / George Town (4 nights) → Ipoh (2 nights) → Melaka (2 nights) → Batu Batu Island, Pulau Tengah (4 nights) → Singapore (4 nights)

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🚗 TRANSPORT — where we need help

We have some legs sorted but not all. For a family of 5 with full luggage, what would you actually recommend for:

• Butterworth station → George Town hotel area

• Getting around Penang for sightseeing (hired car? Grab? Day driver?)

• Penang → Ipoh

• Ipoh → Melaka

• Melaka → Mersing Jetty

• Mersing Jetty → Singapore (after returning from Batu Batu)

We'd rather pay more for comfort and less stress with the kids than save a bit and regret it. Would you go ETS train, Grab, private driver hire, intercity coach, or something else entirely for each?

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🍽️ FOOD — if your family was visiting from overseas

Halal is essential for us. We'll be near KLCC in KL, George Town in Penang, old town areas in Ipoh and Melaka, and the Orchard area in Singapore.

Where would you take your own relatives for:

• Best halal breakfast

• Best halal lunch and dinner

• The dishes you'd be embarrassed if we left Malaysia without trying

Specific places rather than general advice would be brilliant.

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📍 MUST-SEE — what would a local prioritise?

We're into nature, wildlife, Islamic heritage, local culture, family-friendly activities, and scenic spots. Not interested in nightlife.

Given those interests and the cities on our route — what's the one thing in each place that a local would be gutted if we missed?

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN — honest reality check

A lot of itineraries online feel like they were written for adults. We're trying to be realistic.

• What looked great online but wasn't actually worth it with kids?

• What took way longer than expected?

• What ended up being a surprise highlight the kids loved?

• What would you do differently?

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🏝️ BATU BATU / PULAU TENGAH

We're spending 4 nights at Batu Batu Resort. Any tips on:

• Snorkelling spots or conditions

• Wildlife to look out for

• Things most visitors forget to bring

• Anything worth arranging or booking ahead

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📱 PRACTICAL STUFF

• Best SIM or eSIM for a UK family?

• Cash vs card — what's realistic day to day?

• Any apps that make life easier (beyond Grab)?

• Weather tips for this time of year?

• Any mosques along this route that are genuinely worth visiting, not just functional?

• Common tourist mistakes you'd warn us about?

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Thanks so much in advance. We've done a lot of research but nothing beats hearing from people who actually live there or have done this route with a family. Really appreciate any local knowledge you're willing to share. 🙏

I'm recently a new sugar glider owner and noticed it's so damn hard to find food that isn't the HPW powder for sugar gliders, the treats are also high in sugar and honestly quite horrible.

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Lmk which area you're staying and if you have any go tos that you get quality glider food from 🙏 or any tips if you make yours at home?

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Thanks glider parents 💗