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Loan Rejected: My Personal Finance Story

Dr Liyana Razalli | Jun 30, 2025

Hey, loan rejection hurts more when you’ve done everything right. It took some guts for me to share this kind of experience, but I know I’m not the only one going through it. Even with a perfect payment track record, the system can still screw you over. Here’s what happened,…

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Farmasi Malaysia

Dr Liyana Razalli | Apr 27, 2025

Hey, Farmasi Malaysia is an amazing online marketplace where you can find a wide variety of authentic skincare, wellness, and beauty products at unbeatable prices. If you love snagging great deals on high-quality products, Farmasi Malaysia is definitely worth a look! Personal Experience With the cost of living rising and…

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Where Did We Go Wrong With the Younger Generations?

Dr Liyana Razalli | Apr 15, 2025

Hey! Younger generations – Sometimes I find myself wondering, what happened to them? We were mischievous too, but not malicious. We respected boundaries, understood consequences, and knew when to draw the line. Today, it feels like the values that once shaped the younger generations are slowly fading away. Just recently,…

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The Inhumane Treatment of Stray Dogs and Cats in Malaysia

Dr Liyana Razalli | Feb 8, 2025

Hey, I recently came across a gruesome video exposing the horrific methods used by a local council in Malaysia (which I’d rather not name) to dispose of stray dogs. Trigger warning: It was said the dogs were abused and buried alive. Yes, buried alive—a level of cruelty that is beyond…

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Work Commute Struggle

Dr Liyana Razalli | Dec 25, 2024

Hey, it’s been a while since I last posted. Life has been a whirlwind, and it’s made me reflect deeply on the importance of work-life balance. I’ve written before about choosing balance over chasing paychecks (Read here), but lately, life feels tougher than ever. Work commute struggle is real, everyone.…

Anxiety Disorder : Penyakit mental yang unik

deedit | Nov 20, 2024

Kebelakangan ini, ramai yang bercakap tentang anxiety disorder atau kegelisahan melampau, malah memberitahu umum diri mereka mengalami anxiety disorder. Tahukah anda, apa itu penyakit anxiety disorder yang sebenar? Apa itu anxiety dan apa itu anxiety attack? Fahami lebih lanjut dengan membaca apa yang aku terangkan dibawah. Apa itu anxiety disorder?…

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Ignoring Toxicity: The Best Approach to a Toxic Workplace

Dr Liyana Razalli | Aug 3, 2024

Hey. I’ve been so caught up with my new position and new location that I haven’t had a chance to update anything here. But today, I am going to talk about toxic workplace (you can refer about toxic workplace here). I need an outlet because I’ve been incredibly frustrated with…

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Work-Life Balance vs Chasing Paychecks

Dr Liyana Razalli | May 20, 2024

Hey. Is it feasible for individuals to chase two paychecks while maintaining a work-life balance? Well, that depends on various factors. Personally, unless it’s a side business or freelance endeavor, I find it unmanageable. By the way, in case I haven’t mentioned it previously, I’m presently in the process of…

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Volunteering: My Story of Initiative and Learning in the Workplace

Dr Liyana Razalli | May 11, 2024

Hey. Volunteering is doing something willingly and without being forced or paid to do it (Cambridge Dictionary). This year, I found myself among the fortunate few chosen to join our company’s Sports and Social Club. They told me that employees from other sites rarely volunteer due to scheduling conflicts with…

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The Mandarin Language Prerequisite for Jobseekers

Dr Liyana Razalli | Apr 15, 2024

In recent times, I’ve found myself increasingly disillusioned with the prevailing expectation that job seekers in Malaysia must possess fluency in Mandarin. While I acknowledge the potential benefits of being multilingual in a competitive job market, it’s disconcerting to witness the insistence on Mandarin proficiency in a country where Malay…

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