Puasa tahun ini masih aja sendiri di rantau. Tapi alhamdulillah tahun ini ada yang beda. Beda situasi dan tempat. Aku sekarang seorang karyawati penuh waktu yang tinggal di Penang. Lebih jauh dari rumah, lebih sepi dari KL.
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My Penang Diary: Month 4
My dad used to say that when we live away from home, the first 3 months are the hardest. So whenever I miss home, I’ll be counting down the days and telling myself it’s going to be okay. This transition is a huge struggle for me, as I never dreamt of being a salaryman who…
Aku Wajib Pajak di Malaysia
This post is written in Bahasa Indonesia, discussing about Malaysian taxation for expatriates. I am an expat who recently just got a job here, though I have been living in Malaysia for 7 years as a student. If you’ve just landed in Malaysia and aren’t sure with your tax issues, feel free to ask! Sebagai…
Penang Which Isn’t Like Semarang
Did I tell you that I had wanted to live in Penang because I think it looks like Semarang? Yeah. I guess it is true that each word can mean a pray and God will give as you say, because 8 months after, I literally started a new life in Penang. So, Is Penang really…
Tidak Ada Grab Bike di Malaysia
Belakangan ini kulihat perkembangan e-commerce dan startup di Indonesia sangat pesat ya. terutama startup yang menawarkan jasa seperti Gojek, Grab, atau Tumbas.in. Menurutku superb banget sih karena jasa yang mereka tawarkan sangat beragam. Dari jasa membelikan makanan hingga jasa bersih-bersih rumah. They make our life easier. Much easier. Lalu ada juga E-Toll. Ada juga Traveloka….
Office Break
What do you do during your lunch break? During my undergrad, I was quite flexible to decide when to have my lunch. But there were always times when my schedule was hectic with classes, so I followed the university-set lunch break. Which was 12.50 to 2 pm. As students, my friends and I spent our…
A First Glimpse of Life in Penang
Penang is one of the most populated states in Malaysia, as well as a renowned holiday destination for foreign tourist. During my third visit to Penang earlier this year, I told my friend that Penang reminded me so much of my hometown and I’d love to live here. Ten months later, the words came true….