I went with the route, study in Malaysia --> transfer / study to Australia --> Work in Australia

There will be pros and cons either way... You should read up more as there are many information through google and then possibly ask some specific questions for others to better assist you..

It was easier back then getting approvals for PR too (5 years ago) and I received the PR under a year but I was also lucky to have landed a job prior to to my PR approval under my bridging visa.

Will it be a good choice or not ?
Maybe, as we can't determine for yourself what is a good choice. For myself it was a good choice as after studying I was comfortable with the lifestyle there, and with technology, communicating with family / friends was not too difficult. Also when it come to the working environment, what are your strengths over the rest of the field? Since you are going to be studying accounting / finance, during your semester breaks if possible go take up some internship whether it is in Australia or in Malaysia as that will add something to your CV. When you are applying for jobs there, you are going to be competing with locals as well as migrants / potential migrants like yourself.

Will working at aussie better than malaysia ?
This is a very difficult question though many people say it is better working in Aus. I have not worked in Malaysia before therefore there is nothing much i can add. Sometimes it may be better in Australia and some scenarios it may be better in Malaysia. The flexi hours in Australia may be good but then again there are companies that do not offer that or makes you work late too. There are people who believes that you are a migrant and may hinder your progression, though I have not personally felt this yet as I work for a MNC which is multi racial. Malaysia may be more relaxed too as you can chill out after work with many family and friends. When you are in Aus, you are basically going to be rebuilding some contacts / friends

Eventho i know first few year in Aussie will be more difficult , without any one support , do u think i can make it ?
What do you mean without anyone's support? Monetary support? If you can't afford your fees, why are you even thinking of going over? However if you can afford the fees, you can do part time / casual work while studying for 20 hour a week and full time during semester breaks. That can assist you financially with daily expenses unless you plan to binge drink on every other day

why not considering NZ? At least the PR is for whole life once you got it

I've been considering to move to Australia to work there by applying to be a permanent resident there, I know it's tough, since they don't have green card, and

you have to apply for a Visa. I only have a degree right now, so I'm thinking to work in Malaysia for like a few years, then just try to apply for it. I heard that

is completely impossible to migrate there, if your job is not under their shortage occupation list.

It helps if you have relatives there and if you are willing to relocate to regional parts of the country.

Malaysian experience may not mean much in Australia, the only reason why you work is to earn sufficient money to immigrate.

Yes, it helps if the skills you have are on the shortage list.....like librarians.........who grew up here thinking of becoming a librarian?

You should also be flexible in that you may not get the job that you want in Australia. You need to do a bunch of other stuff first before until you find your 'dream' job. This can be hard on people. Network helps a lot.

This post has been edited by feynman: Apr 15 2015, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the information though. And I do not have relatives there, too bad. By other bunch of stuff, you mean by practicing other job skills or something else?

Yeah I do agree with your statement though, network does helps a lot.

Or if you have some money the process gets easier....

Invest in Govt bond and you get a fast track...

Invest in business (say opening a pizza store) and again you get your foot in

Unlike Msia where we give PR based on "other qualities", Australia wants someone that can contribute to their country, not just leeching..

Sorry, don't blame me for asking a stupid question. By stating 'money', how much money estimated is needed to fasten the process?

Just google abit

http://www.invest.vic.gov.au/the-significa...or-visa-188-888

Alright, thank you!

Malaysia (particular east malaysia : Sarawak) is still the best place provided have a lot of money

bite the bullet and just go.
u make it to the first world from third world in one leap.

if we hv a house there, would it any chance be advantage to get a visa n work there?

Yes will help

Is that Australia is really good? My choice will be New Zealand over Australia... If I have forced to move out from Malaysia...

Most my my frens and ex colleague found their way to Australia probably becos they have relatives there. What most of them told me is they are jobless at least 6 months until they manage to get a professional job like what they did in Malaysia. One lucky fella manage to find in 3 months. All of them are with 5-6 years experience before migrating thou. Some have worked in Singapore for a short stint before moving to aus. Most of them are in Melbourne.

Yeah I've heard of something like this too, saying that to find a job in Australia really requires determination, with someone that has 5 or 6 years experience can

also take at least up to 6 months to enter into a job, not to mention fresh graduates.

may i know what year u talking about? is it in this year?

some1 told me it is no only difficult to get job but fit into their working cultural is not easy if already work in Msia for long time. perhaps LYNs can share their experience to confirm this.

also no easy to get promoted to higher position.

if i am not mistaken. this year its even harder to get a job compared to the years before unless your job scope is desperately lacking in aus.

To all posters,
Aus has a small population and therefore limited job opportunities. New migrants are fighting over positions with ppl with local experience.

Sad to say, a lot of jobs are obtained thru networking and who u know, as many positions are advertised for compliance reasons only.

Advice to all those seeking jobs after obtaining a PR:

Work in an MNC, preferably with a large branch in Aust. Even better if company is Australian. Aim for a transfer.

Pref. work in SG or HKG for more exposure as well.

Apply for PR as soon as u have enuf points. Do not waste effort in growing yr career in MY or SG. It will save u the pain of having to reset yr career in Oz.