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Hope this guide helps new moms in their pregnancy journey! :)

Once you have confirmed you are conceived, you can start registering your pregnancy at a government health clinic - Klinik Kesihatan (KK). Under this healthcare initiative, mothers and children receive free healthcare services until the child reaches 6 years old, as well as free multivitamins.

※ Note: you can only register at the KK in your residential district (rather than the nearest KK or address on your MyKad).

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1st Visit: Registering & Opening Your Pink Book (Buku Pink)

What to bring:

- MyKad

- Utility bill registered under your name (as proof of residence)

- Pregnancy test confirmation / a sonogram photo (if got)

Reaching there early is key as KK has limited parking, and queue usually starts forming when nearing 7.30am.

Each visit to KK, you have to scan a QR code to check-in using your MySejahtera app,

The KK enquiry counter opens at 8am, you can inform the nurse at the counter that you want to open your Buku Pink. You will be given a form to fill out and submit. Once submitted, wait for your name to be called to receive your next appointment date. The entire first visit takes about 1 hour.

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2nd Visit: Comprehensive First Health Checkup

On your second visit to KK, you will receive your physical Buku Pink along with a queue number. The nurse will direct you on where to go next.

Whenever you reach an assigned counter or room, place your Buku Pink in the designated basket and wait for your name or queue number to be called.

When a nurse hands you a paper cup, head to the nearest washroom to provide a urine sample, then submit it to the collection counter near the toilet.

What to Expect During This 2nd Visit:

• Blood test

• Weight measurement

• Urine test

• Dental checkup

• Doctor's consultation & ultrasound

• Collection of free multivitamins

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3rd Visit: Air Gula Test (MGTT)

What is Ujian Minum Air Gula / MGTT (Modified Glucose Tolerance Test)?

This test checks how effectively your body processes sugar to screen for gestational diabetes, a condition that commonly develops during pregnancy.

• You must fast starting from 10pm the night before your Air Gula test.

• Arrive by 7.30am, tell the nurse you're taking the Air Gula test.

• Place your Buku Pink at the designated room, and wait to be called for your initial blood draw and to drink the glucose solution.

• Notify the nurse after finishing the glucose drink so they can record the exact timestamp. You will then need to fast for another 2 hours before your second blood draw.

• Submit a urine sample

※ Note: If you vomit (even a little) after drinking the glucose solution, inform the nurse. Vomiting invalidates the test results, and you will need to reschedule the Air Gula test for another day.

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As your pregnancy progresses, you will be required to update your KK about which hospital you will be delivering.

If you plan to deliver at a government hospital, but prefer private-patient perks (such as choosing your specialist and enjoying upgraded ward amenities), you can look into registering for the Full Paying Patient (FPP) program.

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Always carry your Buku Pink with you. In case of an emergency (eg. bleeding), go to the nearest healthcare facility immediately — the Buku Pink will help the medical staff quickly understand know your maternal health history.

Hope new moms find this guide helpful! :)

Sold my 2010 car via Carsome.

The process was fast and stress-free, it was worth it!

I didn't have to go to Puspakom to get the B5 inspection, run ads, answer calls / enquiries, or host multiple meet ups with strangers for test drives.

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First, I scheduled an appointment with Carsome online, and arrived on time on the day of the appointment for the car inspection which took about an hour. You need to bring your vehicle ownership registration card (geran), road tax copy, IC and spare car keys for the inspection. (In my case, the car was no longer under a loan)

I washed the car, pumped the tyres and ensured all personal belongings were cleared out beforehand so the car was in tip top condition during the inspection, having been recently serviced too.

Inspector conducting thorough car inspection

Car ownership geran (SPK/ VOC)

After the car inspection, they quote an offer price for the car, and you have to confirm whether to accept the offer within 24 hours. If you are not satisfied with the offer, you can opt for online bidding (which comes with a slightly higher handling fee). You can choose not to proceed if the bidded price is still unsatisfactory, but you can no longer accept the initial direct offer from Carsome.

On the same day, I also did an inspection with Carro (f.k.a MyTukar) to get a comparison quote. I negotiated with both platforms to get the best deal, and eventually I decided to go with Carsome.

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I handed in the car the following morning, e-signed the offer letter from Carsome, did the thumbprint, received the ownership transfer copy via email, and received the full payment by afternoon.

Make sure the amount stated on the Carsome offer letter matches the agreed price.

Confirmation of ownership transfer slip

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Next step, I applied for the refund of my unexpired vehicle insurance premium

and unexpired road tax.

For road tax refund, you have to go to JPJ.

Things to bring:

• IC copy

• Road tax receipt

• Confirmation of ownership transfer

• 1st page of your bank statement (showing bank account details & active transactions)

• Form JPJ K6 (Pindaan 1/2018) - you can fill in this form at JPJ too.

I went to JPJ @ UTC Pudu Sentral by LRT.

UTC Pudu Sentral operates every day including Sundays.

If you're taking LRT, you can exit at Plaza Rakyat station.

After coming out of the station, follow the signage to UTC, until you reach the junction as shown in the picture. Follow the red arrow to head to UTC.

JPJ is located at Level 2, UTC Pudu Sentral.

You will need to download the JPJeQ app to scan a QR code at JPJ to get a queue number. From the app, you can monitor your queue position, how many people are ahead of you and the estimated time until your turn, so you don't have to sit there continuously watching the queue display screen.

When I arrived at 9am, the app was already showing there were 73 people ahead of me, with an estimated wait time of about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

So I went to grab some breakfast while waiting for my turn.

There's a food court at UTC building, but only 4 stalls were open.

I went to Teedo Hotel for their RM15 breakfast buffet instead, with aircond & jazz music.

Even though there's no meat served here, it's still quite worth it, as you can go for unlimited refills, and the food actually tasted not bad here.

JPJeQ app update: Finally my turn soon!

Settled my application. JPJ officer informed me that the refund will take about 3 to 6 months.

Honestly, it's not worth going all the way just to get the refund.

But at least I have a reason to take the LRT which is only 5-mins walk from my home, understand the refund process, get to experience JPJ's improved digital system, and explore abit of Pudu Sentral.

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I remember Pudu Sentral used to be a bustling bus terminal, full of businesses catering to bus passengers.

The state of Pudu Sentral now is just so quiet and empty...