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Comfort Food At Sup Tulang ZZ
View article: Comfort Food At Sup Tulang ZZThere are some places that don’t need flashy signboards or fancy marketing – because the food speaks for itself. And in Johor Bahru, that place is Sup Tulang ZZ. Our first visit was sometime in 2024, when we had to be in JB for work. The moment we arrived, the air was filled with the…
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Thanks for the Silent Treatment—I Needed the Silence Anyway
View article: Thanks for the Silent Treatment—I Needed the Silence AnywayI once got the silent treatment. Was it in 2018 or 2019? I honestly can’t remember anymore. And all because I chose to be firm. At that time, we were already struggling financially. Just enough to cover our commitments—barely a cent more. Then, during what was supposed to be routine maintenance, my house was damaged…
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Why People Pleasers End Up Drained
View article: Why People Pleasers End Up DrainedOne of the most important lessons I’ve learnt is this: it’s perfectly okay to say no when someone asks for a favour. In fact, you need to say no every now and then. Because here’s how it usually plays out: The first time you say yes, they’re grateful. The second time, it becomes expected. The…
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I Wasn’t Allowed to Cry
View article: I Wasn’t Allowed to CryI wasn’t allowed to cry. When I first saw my mom — Lifeless, lying in the emergency room — I cried softly and whispered, “Liya tak sempat jumpa mak.” But he said I shouldn’t cry. I couldn’t cry. If I did, it meant I was against God’s will. If I did, it meant I didn’t…
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Because Life Happens
View article: Because Life HappensAs a financial planner — and also as a mom — I’ve seen how unexpected expenses can shake a family’s stability. Many people believe, “It’s okay, I can always rely on government hospitals if anything happens.” But here’s the truth: while treatment at government hospitals is subsidised, not all medications or procedures are fully covered.…
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Mind the Gap
View article: Mind the GapWhen we talk about “protection,” most people immediately think of medical cards, insurance, or takaful. But here’s the thing — many Malaysians actually don’t have enough protection. This missing piece is what we call the protection gap. What is the Protection Gap? In simple words, the protection gap is the difference between what your family…
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I Wasn’t Allowed to Cry
View article: I Wasn’t Allowed to CryI wasn’t allowed to cry. When I first saw my mom — Lifeless, lying in the emergency room — I cried softly and whispered, “Liya tak sempat jumpa mak.” But he said I shouldn’t cry. I couldn’t cry. If I did, it meant I was against God’s will. If I did, it meant I didn’t…
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When Silence Becomes the Strongest Answer
View article: When Silence Becomes the Strongest AnswerHave you ever encountered someone who is not a close family or friend, neither a client — who gets triggered if they can’t send you a private message, or if you don’t reply to them? I have. IT.WAS.NOT.PLEASANT. When I didn’t entertain her private message, she went the extra mile to get my attention in…
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Period Panties That Actually Feel Like a Hug
View article: Period Panties That Actually Feel Like a HugPeriods aren’t exactly a walk in the park for me. The cramps, the bloating, the constant fear of leaks — sometimes it feels like my uterus is staging a full protest. That’s why what I wear during those days matters so much. I’ve been using period underwear for a while now, but recently I tried…
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Thank Yous
View article: Thank YousThese past weeks I’ve learnt something new: excessive thank yous. Here’s what happened. I was showered with thank yous — excessively so. At first, I was baffled, because I wasn’t doing anything for free, you see. I was simply doing my part, and apparently, that was “approved” by her. But the moment I veered away…
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