We often get career questions from all corners of the professional world via email, Facebook and Twitter. We’ve decided to tackle them and get to the bottom of things. Submissions are anonymised.

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Dear OfficeParrots,

Is it true that the fastest way to ge...

Globally Malaysia has the 5th most holidays, averaging about 15 public holidays throughout the year for religious and cultural observances. That’s more than, say, the UK with only about 8 bank holidays. To enjoy a longer break, UK workers would have to resort...

For all its faults, Malaysia remains a career destination for both skilled and unskilled work migrants. Sure, we attract a fair share of so-called blue collar workers in the ‘3D’ (dirty, dangerous, and difficult; or demeaning, if you like) sectors - like const...

Even if you didn’t follow the 29th SEA Games hosted by our beloved nation (admit it; you only felt patriotic because Malaysia actually had a shot at winning gold in the 2016 Olympics. Malaysia Boleh!) you’d have heard our most recent kerfuffle about mixing up...

We often get career questions from all corners of the professional world via email, Facebook and Twitter. We’ve decided to tackle them and get to the bottom of things. Submissions are anonymised.

Question:

Hi,

I’ve recently gotten a good job offer, and am thinkin...

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It’s no secret that Malaysia’s Royal Police Force has a corruption problem. Despite the government’s efforts and legislation to prohibit offering and soliciting bribes, extorting speeding drivers for ‘duit kopi’ and allegatio...

We often get career questions from all corners of the legal profession via email, Facebook and Twitter. We’ve decided to tackle them and get to the bottom of things. Submissions are anonymised.

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Dear OfficeParrots,

My friends always complain that they ha...