oh forgot to mention this:

although working with the gvment have low basic salary, it's the perks that gets u by.

i. u have various types of non-taxable allowances. u get allowances for home (around RM170 - RM900), for spouse and kids, critical field and many more. non-taxable!

ii. yearly bonus. not much, but it's guaranteed.

iii. free medical.

iv. extremely low interest rate for housing/car loans.

v. it's extremely hard to get fired. they will always give u several options (if u really suck at ur job): 3 months notice to quit; or u voluntarily letak jawatan; or u transfer urself to another department, school, ministry or even another state; or they will demote u.

vi. ultimately: breakfast at 8.00am, brunch at 10.30, lunch at 1pm and tea at 3.30pm. mengalahkan hobbit...