Enjoy the Holidays with Your Year-End Tasks Out of the Way

Introduction 

For many of us Malaysians, December feels like a soft landing before the new year; a pocket of time where life slows just enough to breathe, reflect, and finally settle all the “later lah” tasks that we’ve been pushing aside since March. 

It’s the month where the office is slightly quieter, the roads a bit smoother (until the school holidays hit), and our weekends feel perfect for sorting out document renewals, updating details, or finally handling that motor insurance reminder email we’ve been ignoring. 

With a bit of early planning, the year-end reset becomes less about stress and more about stepping confidently into the new year with everything in place: no loose ends, no surprises. 

1. Get Your Motor Insurance Sorted Early 

Before the new year chaos kicks in with the hectic school reopening, CNY-plus-Raya prep, and all that other endless errands, December really is the ideal time to double-check your motor insurance expiry date. 

Imagine driving to work in mid-January, and suddenly multiple “renew your insurance” reminders pop up. Next thing you know, you’re stuck renewing at the last minute, battling long queues and peak-hour crowds. Stress betul! 

Renewing early ensures: 

… you’re fully covered for CNY traffic jams and long balik kampung drives 

… you avoid the New Year's rush where everyone suddenly remembers their insurance is expiring 

… your new year begins without any overdue tasks hanging over you 

Just think of it as your annual road readiness reset, ensuring you start the year steady and stress-free. 

Tip: You can renew your motor insurance easily with a quick walk-in at any Pos Malaysia outlet or on our online portal. 

2. Get a Head Start on 2026 Travel Protection 

December is also when Malaysians start planning their “escape the heatwave” holidays, scouting for cheap travel deals, or coordinating leave for CNY, Raya, school breaks, and mid-year vacations. 

You might be busy checking Airbnb prices or Googling “nice place to visit 2026,” but it’s also the perfect time to settle the less glamorous parts of travel prep: 

… Is your passport still valid? 

… Have you bought travel insurance? 

… Are your destination dates falling on Malaysia’s long weekends? 

And here’s a fun fact: 2026 has a total of 8 long holidays, which is absolutely perfect for maximising your leave days without burning all your ALs! Don’t forget to check the calendar so that you can take advantage of all of them. 

Sorting travel protection early means you won’t be scrambling last-minute, especially when flight prices shoot up or passport offices suddenly get packed. 

Tip: Travel insurance can be purchased at any Pos Malaysia outlets for added peace of mind. 

Did you know? 

During the Raya travel week in 2025, Malaysia saw over 15,000 road accidents, including 2,040 in a single day. With festive travel posing higher risks, renewing your motor insurance early is an easy way to stay protected before the holiday rush. 

3. Declutter Your Documents & Mail for a Fresh Start 

A year-end clean-up isn’t only for your wardrobe or storeroom; your documents deserve the same love, whether they are soft copies or hard copies! Many Malaysians keep piles of old bills, expired policies, mismatched envelopes, or outdated mailing addresses that haven’t been updated since they moved house during MCO. 

Clearing these now means not only that you’ll avoid missing important documents in 2026, you will enter tax season with less panic and start the year afresh with up-to-date records and zero backlogged admin! 

Updating your mailing addresses for banking, utilities, or subscriptions also helps prevent the classic “Eh, I didn’t receive the letter” dilemma we’ve all experienced at least once. 

Tip: If you need help with returned mail or address updates, visit your nearest PosLaju branch or call the hotline at 1-300-300-300. 

4. Organise Your New Year Mail: Cards, Letters & Gifts 

Malaysians love sending festive greetings, whether it’s CNY angpao packets tucked into cards, Christmas notes, or New Year postcards to friends abroad. (If you’re sending e-cards over WhatsApp, we feel sorry that you’re missing out on the excitement of snail mail, but hey, not judging!) 

But you see, the holiday rush is real. If you send them too late, your cards might arrive after the celebration… which is super paiseh for everyone. Sending your festive mail early helps you avoid peak-season delays, skip long queues, and ensure parcels and cards arrive before the holiday. 

If you’re mailing fragile gifts like pineapple tarts, glass ornaments, batik crafts, or homemade cookies, proper cushioning and packaging are essential to avoid breakage. 

For urgent or international gifts, express delivery takes away the panic of wondering whether your parcel is still “in transit” somewhere. 

Tip: Redly by Pos Malaysia offers fast, secure international delivery, which is perfect for gifts that need to reach overseas quickly. 

Conclusion 

A thoughtful year-end reset does more than tidy your to-do list; it sets the tone for a smoother, calmer, and more organised start to a new year. 

By completing practical tasks early like your motor insurance renewal, travel protection, document updates, and festive mailing, you give yourself the gift of a stress-free January. 

With the heavy admin work out of the way, you can welcome the new year with clarity, confidence, and a clean slate!