Category: Life
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How I Started Investing in Unit Trust and How It Saved My Family
I started investing in unit trust when I was fresh out of university and just stepping into the working world, about 20 years ago. Back then, it wasn’t a consistent habit – more like whenever I had some extra cash lying around. Why? Because I had to juggle between two priorities: saving for emergencies and…
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The Kindness of a Stranger
I’ll admit, this is a little embarrassing, but I think it’s important to share because it’s a story about kindness. I’ve always had a fear of escalators – especially the fast-moving ones, like the ones at MRT stations. Every time, I let others pass first while I psych myself up to step on. Sometimes,…
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How I Got Caught in a Holiday Membership Trap in Bali
Looking back, one of my biggest regrets happened in 2010. My husband and I were barely a year into our marriage when we found ourselves saddled with a RM30K holiday membership debt. And no, it wasn’t because we were being extravagant – it all started with a cleverly disguised “reward” trip to Bali. Here’s how…
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Crooked Trees, Cartoons, and a Harry Potter Cape
One of my fondest childhood memories with my mom was when we sat together watching cartoons. I once asked her, “Aren’t cartoons only for kids? Are adults even allowed to watch them?” She smiled and said, “Don’t let society decide what you can or can’t do, or what you can or can’t watch. Cartoons make…
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My Silent Battle – How I Struggle with My Body Image
I’m currently struggling with my body image (again). It all started resurfacing just a day before my birthday this year. Honestly, I hate how I look now compared to three years ago. I’m 10kg heavier, with my BMI dangerously close to the “obese” range. This isn’t new for me. My struggles with body image…
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The Silence of Loss
It was around 9:15 that night, or maybe it was 10:15. It happened three years ago, on September 1, 2021. A memory I wish I could forget, but how could I? It’s like my mind separates from my body, and I’m watching myself go through the motions without really feeling connected. I’m aware of everything…
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Run, Gimbal, Run: The Coway Chronicles
This is the second year the three of us have joined the Coway Run, and this year, Azfar officially became a participant. His excitement was like a tornado on Red Bull, bouncing off the walls, full of energy. Every day he’d ask, “When is Coway Run, Mommy?” I was exhausted months before the event even…
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