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  • Remote Working: Employees in USA are Embracing It

    Remote Working: Employees in USA are Embracing It

    Compared to many other countries in the world, USA can be considered somewhat left behind in terms of employee benefits. For decades, government-mandated benefits such as maternity is way behind compared to many other developed countries. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic hits the world, a lot of them have explored the option of remote working, and as the hazard and fear recedes, they are not turning back.

    Among the key points include the office areas in Silicon Valley, California have only recovered a third of their pre-pandemic occupants, compared to around half in other major cities such as New York City and Washington, DC.

    Amazon is one of the companies asking its employees to come back to work in its offices. However, the employees disagreed vehemently to the point of holding protests at Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle.

    Sources

    1. Commute no more: US employees embrace telework (channelnewsasia.com)
  • Apple Stores in Cyberjaya

    Apple Stores in Cyberjaya

    Apple devices are very common among Malaysians and Cyberjaya residents also need a place for them to enquire or shop for Apple devices.

    List of Apple-affiliated Stores in Cyberjaya

    Cyberjaya has a number of Apple-affiliated stores.

    Machines – DPULZE Shopping Centre

    In 2021, Machines has opened an outlet in DPULZE Cyberjaya.

    IT World – Kanvas SOHO

    IT World has operated their outlet at Kanvas SOHO for many years already.

    Switch

    Switch does not have any outlet in Cyberjaya at the moment. Closest one to you is at Alamanda Putrajaya.

    Repair Options for Your Apple Devices in Cyberjaya

    Thunder is the name of repair shop affiliated with Thunder Match. Nearest one to Cyberjaya is at Conezion near to IOI City Mall.

  • Public Transport in Cyberjaya

    Cyberjaya is a city intended to be a prime technology centre in Malaysia. However, the city planning and implementation has failed to factor in pedestrian and public transport access to its residents and visitors. People rarely use public transport as the frequency and user-friendliness is almost second to none. However, when the MRT Putrajaya Line service opens to public in March 2023, more people are beginning to use its services, especially when RapidKL adds some MRT feeder bus services to solve first and last mile public transport connectivity issues. Some people may have difficulty in looking for information related to public transport in Cyberjaya, hence why we intend to cover more about it in this page.

    MRT Putrajaya Line: It has two MRT stops in Cyberjaya, namely Cyberjaya Utara MRT Station and Cyberjaya City Centre Limkokwing Station. MRT Putrajaya Line service information (English), MRT Putrajaya Line service information (Malay).

    Cyberjaya Utara MRT Station: The only MRT station with Park and Ride facility in Cyberjaya. Parking space is usually full, so plan your journey ahead. Click on the link to know more about service information and schedule.

    RapidKL Feeder Bus T504

    RapidKL Feeder Bus T505

    Cyberjaya City Centre Limkokwing MRT Station: This MRT station is supposed to be in the middle of a mixed development area. However, due to the lack of progress on the development, the station looks like it is sitting in the middle of nowhere. Keep in mind, there is no parking space available for private vehicles, so plan your journey ahead. Click on the link to know more about service information and schedule.

    RapidKL Feeder Bus T506

    RapidKL Feeder Bus T507

  • Recommended PC Specifications (2022)

    Build based on Alder Lake

    Home Office Use and Data Storage

    • CPU: Intel Core i5 12600K (Alder Lake)
    • Motherboard: Z690 Chipset or H series
    • RAM: 2x 8 GB DDR4
    • Primary Storage: Samsung 980 SSD
    • RM 300 Casing

    1080p Gaming and Multimedia

    Total: RM xx

    • CPU: Intel Core i5 12500 (RM 950)
    • Motherboard: Z690 Chipset
    • RAM: 2x 8 GB DDR4
    • GPU: Gigabyte NVIDIA RTX 3060
    • Primary Storage: Samsung 980 SSD
    • RM 300 Casing

    Overclocking

    Total: RM xx

    • CPU: Intel Core i5 12600K (Alder Lake)
    • Motherboard: Z690 Chipset
    • RAM: 2x 8 GB DDR4
    • GPU: Gigabyte NVIDIA RTX 3060
    • Primary Storage: Samsung 980 SSD
    • RM 300 Casing
  • WordPress Cloudflare Plugin Conflict

    WordPress Cloudflare Plugin Conflict

    If you are running Cloudflare plugin concurrently with Litespeed on your WordPress installation, chances are you will see an alert message on the Dashboard menu. This is due to WordPress Cloudflare plugin conflict with Litespeed plugin.

    No reason was specified on the alert but it is best if you choose either one (Litespeed or Cloudflare).

    As such, in order for you to solve the WordPress Cloudflare plugin conflict, you are advised to disable either one of the plugin.

    Cloudflare is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) service utilising many of its servers globally. It operates on a freemium model whereby users can start for free and pay for additional services should they feel necessary.

    Like Cloudflare, Litespeed is also a reputable CDN service provider. Users can also start for free and add paid service after. In terms of implementation, Litespeed has some siginificant differences compared to Cloudflare.

  • LHDN Information for Malaysian Resident Taxpayers

    In this article, we are going to share with you LHDN Information for Malaysian Resident Taxpayers.

    Where to Look for LHDN Information for Malaysian Resident Taxpayers

    For most up to date information direct from source, we recommend you to browse the official LHDN website.

    Submit Form BE or Form B?

    BE is for taxpayers without business income. On the other hand, B is for taxpayers with business income.

    Business income is determined by the presence of any business income from your overall income. If your income is solely through salary, then you will need to proceed with Form B.

    Tax Relief

    Married with Children: You can choose from 1) 1 parent claim 100%, 2) Both parents claim 50%. However, those with higher income bracket is recommended to claim for the children instead.

    Interesting Links

    Tax Relief (Year 2021 Assessment): Tax Reliefs | Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia

  • Preparing Your Resume and CV

    University of Nottingham has several resources available for you to use in preparing your resume and Curriculum Vitae (CV).

    CV Samples – The University of Nottingham – Malaysia Campus

    Resume format across cultures

    If you look for resources on the internet, perhaps you may encounter several differences. One notable difference is the Asian version has a tendency to display candidate’s picture while American ones do not.

  • Public Services in Cyberjaya

    Cyberjaya is a rapidly-growing township located in Sepang district, Selangor.

    In Malaysian Parliament, Cyberjaya is part of P113 Sepang. Current MP of Sepang is Hanipa Maidin, who is from AMANAH party.

    In Selangor State Government, Cyberjaya is part of Dengkil constituency. Dengkil constituency is represented by YB Adhif Syan Abdullah, who is from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM/BERSATU). As of 2022, he is 40 years old (born on 26 August 1981).

    Check out the list of public facilities in Cyberjaya.

  • Assessment Tax for MPSepang (Cukai Taksiran)

    Assessment Tax for MPSepang (Cukai Taksiran)

    All property owners located under MPSepang’s jurisdiction are required to pay assessment tax (Cukai Taksiran).

    The Cukai Taksiran is billed twice every year, and the amount could vary year by year. As such, remember to check how much you need to pay in every billing cycle.

    Cukai Taksiran for New Property Owners

    If your property is new and you have not paid any Cukai Taksiran previously, chances are your Cukai Taksiran has already been generated but somehow the notice was not sent to your property address. Hence, the best way is to call MPSepang directly to enquire about your Cukai Taksiran.

    If you call their Customer Service, they will ask you on your address. To keep the conversation short, just mention that you have recently bought a newly-completed property and would like to enquire about Cukai Taksiran (Assessment Tax). Usually, the staff is aware of the new property developments and will right away ask for your unit number.

    After you told them your unit number, they will verify your identity by asking for your name. Then, they will ask for your contact details (phone number and email). Provide both information to them and ask them to send the Cukai Taksiran bill to your email address.

    The overall process is quick and you can even ask them to wait on the phone while you check your email. Of course, you need to be considerate by having your email system right in front of you to check whether you have received the electronic bill from them or not.

    Then, you will have several options to pay your bill, either by online banking via JomPAY or Credit Card. After you make your payment, please allow for about one week for the payment to be processed. Upon successful processing, you will see RM 0.00 as payable amount the next time you check your account.

    MPSepang ePerkhidmatan Account Registration

    Property Owners are advised to register for ePerkhidmatan account, which is accessible here.

  • Dave’s Deli, IOI City Mall Putrajaya

    Dave’s Deli, IOI City Mall Putrajaya

    Dave’s Deli is a fusion-themed restaurant located at the level LG of IOI City Mall Putrajaya. It is a Malaysian restaurant chain, famous for their signature 1/4 roasted chicken. It is a family-friendly establishment.

    The restaurant is located at Level LG, next to Homepro, a popular home furnishing store at the mall.

    Dave’s Deli is popular for its roasted chicken and the restaurant has been around for several decades already.

    Dave's Deli, IOI City Mall Putrajaya - January 2022 - Plain Water
    Dave’s Deli, IOI City Mall Putrajaya – January 2022 – Plain Water

    One good thing about them is they still serve plain water. Some others choose to omit plain water altogether and offer bottled water instead. While bottled water can give additional assurance to the customers on its hygiene, most diners are fine with plain water. More environment-friendly and wallet-friendly.

    Dave's Deli, IOI City Mall Putrajaya - January 2022 - Salted Egg Chicken Chop
    Dave’s Deli, IOI City Mall Putrajaya – January 2022 – Salted Egg Chicken Chop

    This time, we tried their salted egg chicken chop. The salted egg was quite generous, but salted egg lovers would put this on par with other restaurants.

    While this one taste decent, those into salted egg cuisines might want to consider other establishments such as Jibril for more flavors.

    Located at LG level, the restaurant is certainly an attractive choice of place to dine especially if you visit Homepro or Parkson stores.

    Check out Dave’s Deli’s current offering from the menu on their website.