If your not worried about getting married yet,buying house.... then Id say you can fork out about RM700-RM900 per month on a car with your current salary..
If you dont got cash, then forget about EGs, EKs...no more car loans available...Ori EK9's are almost impossible to find....Ori EK4's & EG6's are your best bet....but need a lot of luck & patience.
EP3 can still get loan, but price around 100K++, so its gonna stretch your budget abit..
For new cars, theres no "hot" hatches within your budget....just "warm" hatches...
For 2 doors hatch, there only the Satria Neo CPS
For 4 door hatch, there are some options, but some are a bit pricey like Honda Jazz, Swift Sport.Both 100K++
The best value would be Ford Fiesta Sport or Suzuki Swift (standard model)..both around 80K++
Id personally would go with the Ford Fiesta Sport...1.6 DOHC VTC, dual clutch (like DSG), traction control & sport package.
Choose wisely....Good Luck!