5k should be relativity. 5k in KL is not rich. But 5k in rural area in Sarawak is a very respectable amount, where your degree holder peers are just earning 1.8k an month in that area. Some also just 2.5k, max is 3k.

Location is very important i think. i tell you, 5k is really a huge salary in some places. Do you know how many degree holders in some places just earning 1.8k-2.5k a month? and they are not fresh grad. They have experience already. It's not stupid jobs. It's engineering, accountant etc

So, if you earn 5k - 7k in that area, you are really looked high upon and many people will jealous you.

Let me surprise you with a fact. More than 5 years ago (before min gaji RM1.2k was announced), my friend fresh grad become accountant. Salary just RM900/month. Full time. Sarawak.

Another fact. Chemical engineering degree from USM. Go sarawak work, only RM1800/month.

My own experience? I went to sarawak work with my electrical engineering degree. My salary was RM2100. And my salary was higher than some of my colleagues. Enough to use or not? No. I managed to survive 2 years and found better job