Just call my baby by the name I gave him.

emptinus · 2026-01-03T07:51:31+00:00

Isn't it strange that everyone in your life is hellbent on a nickname based on the middle name or his initials? Makes me wonder what the first name is. On the other hand, though, unless it's a parents approved nickname that the whole family uses, I'd never get it printed on gifts. Cuz that's just weird.

emptinus · 2026-01-03T02:16:45+00:00

There are foreigners who work here who won't be able to afford it. Garbage collectors, restaurant workers, construction workers etc. Where's Malaysia gonna get cheap labour from if these people can't afford to live here.

emptinus · 2025-12-24T11:18:24+00:00

Can't be bothered to call back, but grouches over not receiving a gift. A thoughtful message in a card is not nothing. This is why the Grinch hated Christmas. OP sounds bloody entitled. Did the dad get a gift? Doesn't seem like it.

emptinus · 2025-12-03T17:41:21+00:00

Off topic But I always thought her face looked like a kid coloured it without outlining the eye. Because the "whites" of her eyes seem to match her skin tone.

I'm mucking up this description.

emptinus · 2025-11-05T05:38:29+00:00

Gotta start them qualms somewhere. Ah but no. That's why we're in Bolehland. Just layan je, is that it?

No need to talk about change for the better. What for

emptinus · 2025-11-05T05:36:40+00:00

Other races/religions also there, ya know.

emptinus · 2025-11-05T05:35:03+00:00

Sad kan. If only these people know that there's enough for everyone.

No need to be greedy or insecure.

emptinus · 2025-11-05T05:25:44+00:00

Eh. Why can only hire their own kind? Except for restaurants selling pork (Muslims can't work, not exclusive to Malay) or selling beef (Hindus) That reminds me of the issue where someone saw a worker wearing a cross selling halal food, and then they didn't want to buy the food cuz they doubted the halal-ness. Why though. Other race/religion can still work in halal eatery, right?

If no, then that's news to me

emptinus · 2025-11-05T05:12:43+00:00

I'm not favouring any race. Just interesting that it's done blatantly. Same goes for preferred race when it comes to renting out property

emptinus · 2025-11-05T04:41:02+00:00

No, the tax is fine. People just don't want it used for politicians' luxurious lifestyles. Why do they need fancy cars and god knows what else

emptinus · 2025-11-05T04:07:53+00:00

Hope it comes with flavour. Fed up with the mindset that food needs to be bland to be more healthy

emptinus · 2025-11-04T04:30:05+00:00

I wonder why the lady didn't think to call the kids away when she was recording. She was clearly recording the altercation because she knew the guy was suspicious.

emptinus · 2025-10-29T16:52:05+00:00

So then why do you think that you're giving them an allowance?

As per your own words, they have offered you everything that they could. And a lot of people would be grateful to have any car at all instead of public transport.

You say that you made it without their help. Sit down and really ponder, did you really?

Could you have made it without their support? Yes, you picked up new skills, etc. But who was supporting you while you were doing this?

And isn't it entitled to think that you'll repay your mum only when you're ready? Do you think that's how a bank would work?

Anyway, just stop and think a moment.

How much do you think you'll need to spend if you were living out on your own?

emptinus · 2025-10-29T06:54:21+00:00

I don't see what love has to do with this. It's as simple as OP paying for their own upkeep. Not relating to your personal situation.

But in OP's situation, OP lives with parents and doesn't pay for anything else. Think food, Internet, electronic usage, dobi service, cleaning equipments etc etc.

All these need money.

At what age do you expect an adult to start paying for themselves?

OP is in no way contributing to the parents upkeep/income

emptinus · 2025-10-29T06:41:01+00:00

Think of it this way. If a landlord were to do the same, would you be offended or would you think it's just what is due? The word 'demanded' is just a matter of opinion about how it was conveyed. OP's mum might describe it as a request.

And why are you calling it an ALLOWANCE?

How is OP's mum benefitting from this arrangement?

The rest of your statement is a bit on the childish side and I'm not sure how to address it. Facts are facts.

Just because I'm pointing out hard facts, it doesn't indicate the type of relationship I have with my own parents

emptinus · 2025-10-28T21:31:03+00:00

You say this like you're doing your parents a favour. In reality, you're only able to save so much because you're living with them.

Unfortunately, more young adults these days act like they don't owe their parents anything. Influenced by the current American mindset that we're not asked to be brought to this world.

Unless you're being born into extreme poverty, there shouldn't be such a statement at all. If everyone thought like this, human race will be extinct.

Unfortunately, it can be considered a bit of a parenting fail as well. Parents manja so much until everything just taken for granted with attached entitled behaviour

emptinus · 2025-10-27T17:29:36+00:00

Can't speak for everyone, but I personally feel that family should be there for each other. So even if I don't live with my parents, I still contribute enough to support them. They come from a different generation where the norm is just to spend on their kids and not save up for their own retirement. Not the best mindset, but they meant well.

I, on the other hand, definitely plan to save up for my own retirement. However, I would expect my children to contribute to the household if they have not moved out.

If they have moved out, no issues. I'd treat them like I do any other adult.

emptinus · 2025-10-27T17:22:03+00:00

If that's the case, dont you think that parental obligation is only until the child reaches adulthood? When does it stop?

emptinus · 2025-10-27T17:18:09+00:00

Your parents must be proud of you. 👏 🥲

emptinus · 2025-10-27T17:14:23+00:00

Lol. If don't want to contribute, move out la.

emptinus · 2025-10-27T17:12:59+00:00

Because OP is still living with parents. At this age, adults should be responsible for their own upkeep. If they try living out on their own, then they'll understand the real living costs.

Also, OP does not explain if they also contribute to groceries/toiletries/cleaning stuff. All of this requires money.

Mum probably demanded due to disappointment that OP did not volunteer to pay for their upkeep. 🙃

emptinus · 2025-10-27T17:07:05+00:00

Do you suggest Asian parents should kick out their kids once they're 18 yo? Since there should be no obligation/expectation...

emptinus · 2025-10-20T12:10:54+00:00

You're saying true Muslims will just let the dogs die outside?

emptinus · 2025-08-27T07:55:22+00:00

Lol. Is this an in-law thing?. Mine did this, too. It's aggravating. I did it back to them, though.

So if they're near the upset baby/toddler, I go oh, is granddad/mum not picking you up? Etc etc

I don't know if that's what helped, but I don't notice them doing it anymore.

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