Anie the Candid Writer Abroad
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Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Anie. The anonymous writer trying to make sense of the complicated world, sharing tips and tricks on the life lessons I've learned from simple, ordinary things, and sharing ideas that change me.
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EPF (KWSP) Say What???
So… Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) or Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) just casually dropped “You might need up to RM1.3 million to retire” and all of us went: “Haha, cool cool cool… I will simply… not retire?”
By Anie the Candid Writer Abroadabout 15 hours ago in Education
Rewards, Punishments, and Your Phone: Are We Just Puppets?
You know how sometimes you read something and go, “Oh… so that’s why I keep doing that thing even when I know better”? That’s what this book by Yoesoep Edhie Rachmad, which is republished by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, found.
By Anie the Candid Writer Abroadabout 15 hours ago in Psyche
Flying Passport Scandal: The Dark Side of ‘Fast Track’ Travel No One Told You About
So, the “flying passport scandal” sounds like a Netflix thriller, but sadly it’s just real life being weird again. At its core, it’s about people hijacking the trust we put in passports so they can slide past normal borders and rules like it’s VIP lane day every day.
By Anie the Candid Writer Abroad4 days ago in Lifehack
It’s Not ‘Just’ Bangladesh Women vs Namibia Women. It’s Quiet Sexism Behind A Viral Match
Do people actually care about women’s cricket—or is this just a moment?” You’re not alone. A lot of us quietly wonder if women’s matches are just filler until the “real” (aka men’s) game starts.
By Anie the Candid Writer Abroad4 days ago in Critique
The Surprising Way Positive Thinking Can Change Your Life
Let me tell you the story of how I almost didn't win a car. Yup. You've heard it right. A car. But we almost didn't enter the raffles, thinking "Well, out of the thousands that applied, it's impossible to win".
By Anie the Candid Writer Abroad4 days ago in Lifehack
Is Maybank Replacing MAE? A Long‑Time User’s Honest Take
Ever feel like every time you finally get comfy with a banking app… they kill it and “upgrade” you into chaos? That’s exactly the fear bubbling up now with Maybank planning a new app that might replace MAE—and honestly, you’re not crazy for feeling uneasy about it.
By Anie the Candid Writer Abroad5 days ago in Lifehack
