Indian-origin woman in Malaysia flies to work 5 days a week, saves Rs 14,000 every month

In an interview with CNA Insider, Kaur shared that her choice to fly to work each day stemmed from her wish to spend more time with her two children, aged 11 and 12. She had earlier rented a place in Kuala Lumpur and would only see her family on weekends. However, as her children got older, she felt a stronger need to be there for them everyday. “It is exhausting to wake up every day at 4:00 AM,” she told CNA Insider, “But the moment I reach home and see my kids, all that exhaustion is just gone. It’s just wonderful.”

In early 2024, Kaur made the decision to start flying daily, which she says has helped her achieve a better balance between her personal and professional life. According to the report, her daily commute, including food and accommodation, costs less by flight than renting a place near her office. She’s even managed to save money with her new travel routine. She also mentioned that her monthly expenses used to be $474 (Rs 42,000, approximately), but now they have dropped to $316 (Rs 28,000, approximately).

“Those are the times it gets challenging. You get a little anxious as to whether you’ll be on that flight. But at the end of the day, I do go home, so it’s not a problem,” she said in the interview.