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Malaysian money, explained properly.

Short reads on gaji, EPF, budgeting and not being pokai — written for how money actually works in Malaysia. Free, no signup needed.

How to calculate your take-home salary in Malaysia

5 min

Gaji RM4,200 but bank account shows RM3,708.95? Here's exactly how EPF, SOCSO and EIS are deducted — and the RM546 your employer adds that you never see.

EPF vs ASNB: where should your extra RM500 go?

6 min

Both are Malaysian classics with solid dividends. One locks your money until retirement, one you can cash out tomorrow. How to actually choose between KWSP self-contribution and ASNB.

The 40/20/40 budget: a Malaysian answer to 50/30/20

4 min

The Western 50/30/20 rule assumes Western salaries and Western safety nets. 40/20/40 — Needs, Wants, Invest — is tuned for how money actually works in Malaysia.

How to stop being pokai before payday: 7 habits that actually work

6 min

Pokai by the 20th every month? It's not an income problem at every salary level — it's a visibility problem. Seven concrete habits, Malaysia edition, no 'skip your latte' nonsense.

What is the Anti-Pokai Score? The 0–100 money health metric, explained

5 min

One number that tells you if your money month was elite or a disaster: 40% savings rate, 30% budget discipline, 30% net-worth growth. Here's exactly how it's computed.

How to split bills with friends without the awkward chasing

4 min

You fronted the group dinner, everyone said 'transfer you later', and RM120 vanished from your month. A system for fronted money that keeps both your budget and your friendships intact.

Auto-log your spending on iPhone & Android: Apple Pay, TNG screenshots, bank SMS and email

9 min

Step-by-step setup for hands-free expense tracking in Malaysia: Apple Pay taps, double-tap-the-back screenshots of TNG and bank receipts, bank SMS, Android notifications and email receipts.

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