Anie the Candid Mom 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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Inside Malaysia’s RON95 Reform: Why Targeted Subsidies Might Be Better Than Cheap Petrol for All
Targeting beats guessing. Instead of blanket “cheap petrol” for everyone (including people who don’t need help), aiming subsidies at real users and then channelling savings into cash aid is a more grown-up way to run a country’s finances. Data should guide feelings. The 300 liter limit sounds harsh until you see the numbers: most people don’t even reach 200 liters a month. Knowing the data helps you panic less and plan better. Short-term discomfort, long-term options. Saving RM2.5 billion a year gives the government more room to fund things like cash aid and social support, which can actually cushion us when costs rise elsewhere. Your IC is more powerful than you think. MyKad isn’t just an ID; it’s slowly becoming a tool to receive help, track usage, and make sure benefits go to actual Malaysians instead of slipping into the cracks.
By Anie the Candid Mom Abroadabout 7 hours ago in Education
The Quiet Giant Behind CelcomDigi: Why Telenor’s Next Move Matters More Than You Think
So, Telenor. The name sounds like a mid-tier Viking metal band, but it’s actually a giant telecom player that quietly sits behind a lot of the phone calls, data, and connectivity people use every single day.
By Anie the Candid Mom Abroad15 days ago in FYI
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 Mom Abroad16 days 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 Mom Abroad19 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 Mom Abroad20 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 Mom Abroad20 days ago in Lifehack
