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The end of the year is a time for reflection, so we asked some 20-something Malaysians about the one thing they regretted doing (or not doing) in the past year:
1. "Not buying US dollars before Trump became president."
"Everyone thought it'd crash… but it didn't! My net worth could've increased by 20%." – Chris, 25
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2. "Buying an iPhone 7."
"One time, I got bored in the LRT so I thought I'd watch some YouTube videos… until I tried to plug in my earphones." – Rudy, 23
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3. "Not even trying to hit the gym."
"Every day my husband tells me to because I'm old. My stamina is crap… but I haven't." – Judith, 29
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4. "Joining a lame gym that gave me the most annoying trainer ever."
"Which resulted in me not even going to the gym regularly like I should, just to avoid seeing his annoying face. Should've joined a CrossFit gym like I'd intended to." – Aqila, 29
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5. "Not taking time off!"
"I have 20+ days of leave left, can't even bring it forward next year.
Just tell my story for me. I'll die happily." – Cedric, 25
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6. "Not calling home as often as I should."
"I know I shouldn't make excuses, but they don't pick up the phone when I call them." – Sarah, 22
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7. "Keeping toxic people in my life for too long."
"Finally got rid of some of them – gradually – before my birthday this year. Life is about loving yourself and surrounding yourself with people who love you." – Chriss, 26
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8. "Spending money on food that sucked."
"Sometimes, letting your friends decide where to eat can be the worst idea ever. FOOD IS SERIOUS BUSINESS OK." – John, 24
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9. "Ignoring the pile of unread books I've had since 2013."
"I used to read so much, like multiple books per month. Now, the books I bought from Big Bad Wolf last year are still in the bags in my room collecting dust." – Diandra, 24
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10. "Always putting plans on hold."
"I always think of doing stuff like meet up with friends, try something new, travel, learn about finance and investments etc…. but I keep putting them off, and now it's almost 2017." – Ray, 23
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11. "Skipping lectures. I got barred from taking the final exam and now I have to retake the subject again next year." 🙁
"I've appealed twice, cried, met the Head of Academics, but she still wouldn't let me take the final exam. Oh well!" – Maxine, 20
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12. "Getting into a relationship."
"LOL. Okay, I was sad about it at first, but now… I think I'm happier without one!" – Anne, 23
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13. "Renting a cheap house!"
"Ended up spending more money because it's so far from my workplace – have to pay toll… AND IT'S ALWAYS JAMMED. Luckily, I'm moving to a new place at the end of the year!" – Zaidi, 23
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14. "Not saving money."
"I think this is everyone's regret every year hahahaaa." – Farouq, 26
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