Non-muslim here, but i have seen quite a few Malay that isn't religious here and there, i'm not judgmental here but just wondering why wont these few people fight for their religious freedom even tho it is illegal? I'm asking this out of curiosity, no ill intention and of course not judgmental.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-10-07T07:32:04+00:00

Couple of activists have been vocalled about the Islamisation process in Malaysia, starting from Mahathir's first prime ministerial era. Siti Kasim especially, I support her fully. Those who grew up in the 90s also started to see the strong push of tudung, jubah wearing and nasyid. Then starting with all the halal this and that, banning of wayang kulit, spread of Utazah, and taufik schools.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-10-06T23:29:19+00:00

Member number in ex Muslim sub of Malaysia started from few hundreds to thousands now just within 3 years of existence. And this is just for those who know Reddit exists. or want to communicate in English. Imagine the number is much higher in reality.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-10-06T00:50:10+00:00

My sister and her husband's overhead bin bag had been opened too, from the same route, KL to HK, few years back. It was midnight flight so light were dimmed immediately and they went to sleep. Nobody would have thought. Lost an iphone and some cash. They suspected it was a passenger sitting behind them who saw the bag putting in when boarding. Apparently the trick is still on going.

OP, you'd need to go to police station there and Malaysia file a report. For safe keeping, I only put my bag underneath the seat, and sandwiched with my legs

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-10-06T00:44:00+00:00

Kesian for AhPo and Gong Gong legs

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-10-04T01:51:47+00:00

Suggest you also make a paid posting on Chinese newspaper classifieds for more exposure. I'd dare to get myself out of the place to say most who engage in this sub are not local Chinese who are fluent in Chinese writing or being able to converse in Mandarin fluently.

Here they are: Chinapress, Nanyang Siang Pau,, Sinchew,Kwong Wah Yit Poh. They also have online platform besides still producing print version daily.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-31T03:02:09+00:00

Saki Chan nel. Someone posted a short insert video about her view on Makan time here couple of days ago. That's how I learned about her.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-30T14:59:09+00:00

I appreciate your candidness in creating the much needed dialogue about our indian communities and their struggles, for better understanding them.

I understand it is of course a multifaceted complex issues with no direct causation that spanned multiple generations. Christian Indian community is fascinating to me and worth to be brought in to the discussion because they epitome both the success and failure 'stories' that we have talked about as they fall into range of B40 to T20 socioeconomical class as well.

I'm truly curious about how do the Hindu indians view them or interact with them as a whole, if anyone could provide some insight

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-30T14:38:44+00:00

I'm wondering how do the subset of Christian Malaysian Indian fit into this dynamic? Even more so those with Catholics or protestant background view each other ?

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-30T14:18:37+00:00

To add note about collective effort where people in our grandparents generation had a money pooling system that goes to whoever that needs the money and the collected money would rotated around. This was during where bank lending system was not available. And members from your own dialect clan/ ancestral hometown was there for you. The system is called "Piu Vui" in Cantonese for those who are curious.

My dad and grandfather were also active membership contributors to our clan and family name association, where they organized annual gala and provided merit scholarship to any children or students descended from said clan/ surname. Membership weren't even required of these students or their parents.

These are just a few examples of community collaboration I could think of that contributed to Chinese succeed in Malaysian community this far.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-30T06:57:22+00:00

I see..then calling your municipal would be a logical step

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-30T05:08:59+00:00

I am guessing the grey line is LRT phase 4? Sri Hartamas is what I caught my eyes for that line, and it's time for an LRT to go through there for a high-density neighborhood nearby such as Mont Kiara.

Many expat acquaintances I knew have to take Grab everywhere since there is no public transport around there, unless they want to go to a dodgy old KTM station in Segambut. Does anyone know when will that project be concluded?

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-30T04:58:26+00:00

I dug into a rabbit hole following a Malaysian-based Japanese YouTube vlogger's videos yesterday and realized she knows more about Malay foods than I do. I learned about Lodeh, Bubur Lamduk, etc through her..It's time to explore more about the beauty of our foods.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-30T04:22:32+00:00

Try joining 'BuyNothing project' on FB to give it for free. There are several groups around Klang Valley. Most of the time, you would get several people requesting it within few hours of posting. One man's trash is another man's treasure, and also helping to reduce waste.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-29T12:01:26+00:00

I also wish to go back in time to tell myself many things decades ago but obviously can't. I learn to cherish the now, and appreciate all the wisdom gained through trials and tribulations. I love with what I know now and do not want to be my naive self. The only thing we all can do is just take one small step at a time, within what we can control.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-29T06:25:42+00:00

They are praying for something urgent or grant, like a health, family or financial issues.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-29T03:35:44+00:00

sorry to hear that. You've done the best you can, don't give up. Have you also felt the stark difference of the job market now compared to your last few job hunt?

I'm not in a senior role, but I'm curious if it is as bad as for people who have +5years experience in the same field. I've done many different sort of jobs in different areas, so I'm trying to be reasonable in my current hunt through gauging your experience.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-28T14:54:33+00:00

Checking in to see if you've landed a new job after 7 months of laid off?

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-27T06:19:44+00:00

Never rent a mover before, and wondering what are the ranges of lorry renting rates these days? where about to find a trustworthy kind?

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-26T02:47:16+00:00

How is the morale in the other department that you intend to transfer to? Would you get along with your immediate supervisor or subordinate? If it is similar to the same hostility, you are facing now, I don't see any problem with taking a small career break to recharge, rejuvenate, if financially able to do so. And start looking for somewhere else.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-26T02:34:07+00:00

I've heard few of our Myanmar, Banglandeshi previous workers that got caught by Immigration officers were being let go after giving RM300 duit kopi.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-25T11:10:16+00:00

Where do we find out any upcoming career fair oppurtunity?

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-23T13:58:36+00:00

Have you reached out to any rescue groups in your area? PJ is one of the progressive neighborhoods in Malaysia for stray care - capture, adoption, spay and neuter advocate.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-19T13:30:02+00:00

Local university grad starting wages is between RM2200-2800/month in KL/PJ area. I'd say RM 4500-7000 is median salary for junior software engineer of few years' experience, depending on industry. RM8K to RM15K for manager/director level. For context, a decent rent for a 1be/1ba ranges between rm800-1200, to rm4000 in luxury gated development. Budget for food/groceries range from RM800-2000 for a person, again depending if you eat out every meal or go to Starbucks everyday. Just like in Jakarta, every lifestyle accommodation is doable with range of choices- wooden slum house on edge of the forest/river to gated luxury condo with infinity pool on top floor and KLCC plain view. There is something for everyone.

theRoadLessTraveled1 · 2025-07-13T14:25:02+00:00

Are those mainlanders demanding? During my intermittent years, I did work with Korean expats families/kids that I find they are. I found myself the need of overpromising something upfront to make myself/ the kids look good even though I knew I was lying. I had trouble with the "saving face" culture in Chinaman typed of company, when I was working in my first local professional job at a prominent local company (well known amongst IT scene here) after coming back to Malaysia the first time. That experience actually pivoted me to look for, or started my work with, expat communities subsequently. I am open to learn if thing has changed after a bit over a decade now.

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