A Malaysian woman recently sparked discussion online after asking if there were any job opportunities in Terengganu that pay at least RM3,000 a month.
In her post, she explained that she is currently working in Kuala Lumpur and has been with the same company for four years. However, despite trying to find a new job in KL, she said the search has not been easy.
At the same time, she admitted she has been considering moving back to Terengganu as she is growing tired of living in the capital.
Hi, does anyone know of any job vacancies in Terengganu, preferably with a salary of at least RM3k?
“I’m currently in KL and have been working at the same company for four years. Even finding a new job here is quite difficult,” she wrote.
She added that she was even willing to accept a lower salary than what she is currently earning just to leave KL.
RM3K jobs are rare in Terengganu
However, many netizens were quick to point out that RM3,000 salaries are quite uncommon in Terengganu, especially for regular positions.
One commenter joked that only “1% of companies” there would offer such pay.
Another said that regardless of qualifications, the salary often remains similar.
“Have SPM – RM1.7k. Diploma – RM1.7k. Degree – still RM1.7k. Then what’s the point of studying so high?” the user wrote.
Some even said this was the reason they left the state in the first place.
“The reason why I moved out of Terengganu. It’s sad seeing friends there being underpaid,” one netizen commented.
Some say even experienced workers struggle to hit RM3K
Others shared that even after working for years, it is still difficult to earn RM3,000 unless the job involves sales commissions or overtime.
One user said that despite working for almost nine years in the state, the basic salary still had not reached RM3,000.
Another netizen working in accounting said she chose to remain in Terengganu despite the lower pay because the lifestyle there is less stressful.
“My salary may be small, but at least the roads aren’t jammed,” she joked.
Advice for those thinking of moving back
Amid the discussion, several netizens also advised the woman to carefully consider her financial commitments before deciding to move back.
Some suggested settling debts first or securing a job offer before resigning from her current position.
For many Malaysians, the conversation highlighted a long-standing issue, while life outside big cities may be slower and less stressful, salaries in smaller states can be significantly lower too.
As one commenter summed it up simply:
“Kelantan pun sama.” (Kelantan is the same too.)
