eric pm me about he no more working in Sg and he will not host the v4. i think it's time to start a new one. please continue the discussion here...

v4 has been change to v3a...as 4 ....not really a good digit ..pantang a bit

this is the url to back to v3 here

FAQs

Employments:
Job opportunities are still good. Those with higher education level/experience stand a better chance and command a higher starting pay. Good command of English in resume writing or interview is a huge benefit. The following are the list of available online job sites:
1. Jobstreet
2. Contact Singapore
3. Jobs Central
4. JobsDB

The most effective but expensive method is to do it the old fashion way. Come over to Singapore, and then extend your visa to long term. During your stay in SG, flip through the recruitment newspaper and apply for your job through the company itself. This way, you're almost guaranteed to be in front of the queue from those who applied through Jobstreet. You can also attend their interviews without any delays while you're here in SG.

Various employment passes are available to enable you to work in Singapore depending on your skills and pay. Employers will help you in the application of passes. Your job is however pending on the approval of the pass. Information of types of passes are available through MOM's website. Do not worry of what passes you get. Eventually all will allow you to work in SG. Some do fuss about it due to "status" and extra benefits (i.e: credit card and contract phone applications). Just be hardworking and move up the passes or apply directly for PR few years down the road.

All you need to know about PR application and requirements are available here: http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=151&secid=150

Please take note that ex Singaporean PRs who renounced their status without serving the National Service will have their job and employment pass applications greatly degraded.

<Need more information on salary bracket and range in different industries to expand. Contributions greatly appreciated>

CPF and Taxes:
Malaysians working under employment/work passes are exempted from paying CPF. Singapore PRs have to contribute to CPF according to the rates found here: http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/Members/Gen-Info/C...es/ContriRa.htm

As for the complicated tax returns, i'll just provide the website so everyone can search under their own categories. http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page01.aspx?id=88

Accomodations:
HDBs everywhere! Prime and new areas should cost around SGD450-600 per room (with or without utilities). You can still find sub SGD400 per room in remote or rundown areas. If you can afford the luxury, apartments and condos are the way to go. SGD800-1200 per room is the current market price. Normally comes with swimming pool and gym facilities.

Below are some useful sites:
http://www.flatsdb.com/
http://www.hdbflat.blogspot.com/
http://singapore.roomsdb.net/
http://easyroommate.com.sg/ (looks more like a dating site )
http://www.sg-house.com/

Transportation:
No need to describe any further. Been compared and discussed too many times between SG and MY. In SG, you can be anywhere in the island just by using public transport. The all too convenient EZ link card can be used in both MRT and bus (even McD yeah!). For places out of reach, taxi is the answer. Don't worry, you won't get touted with expensive fares. They are a bunch of professionals with accurate meters. First entry onto cab is SGD2.80 or SGD3.00. The rest runs on meter plus any surcharges from tolls, airport surcharge or stopping period. If you are travelling in group of 4, taxi is the cheaper option on certain routes compared to others.

SBS bus maps: http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/iris3/nextbus.aspx
MRT maps: http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/images/tn_networkmap_big.jpg

Malaysians can drive in cars/bikes to work in SG. For SG PRs, you have to drive singapore registered vehicles. More info here: http://www.lta.gov.sg/motoring_matters/ind...oring_guide.htm

Expenses:
This is very subjective depending on the spending power of different individuals. But here are the basic breakdowns on rough estimates:
1. Accoms SGD600 (varies)
2. Food SGD500 (varies)
3. Transport SGD60
4. Entertainment SGD300 (strip it off if wanna save)
5. Shopping $$$

Forummers in SG:



Please PM me if you wish me to add you to the list above
Feel free to contribute and amend any inaccuracies. THX! Let's roll.

This post has been edited by dokidoki: Sep 27 2010, 01:31 PM

1st to report.. !!!

Welcome all Malaysians in Singapore.

Plus, TS.. put a hyperlink to link to V3 leh.

This post has been edited by WyjSwmW: May 11 2010, 10:47 AM

haha, at last somebody is willing to start a V4 for this thread. add me in the list, work in Yio Chu Kang, staying in Sembawang

v3 linked

added you in 22.

Wow, nivcoo former workplace is way far from his residence.

me also stay at sembawang and work in yio chu kang ... hehe

Hihi, working at Marina area and staying in Jurong West:) thanks yea!!

wah~ dun tell me u work in the same company i am working in

added both of u to 1st post.

I somehow or another still like it to be named it as V4 instead of V3a.

vote vote..i follow majority

haha ... may be ...
but may be not also, since there is alot of company at yio chu kang...

First Formal Question in This Thread

Is there any prejudice against Malaysian Chinese in Singapore?

This post has been edited by CognitionCycle: May 11 2010, 12:12 PM

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Added on May 11, 2010, 12:13 pmSingapore population approx 85% is Chinese.. What do you think?
Malaysia on the other hand 60% is Malay... What do you think?

Having said that, SG will treat all race equally.

This post has been edited by WyjSwmW: May 11 2010, 12:13 PM

technically they will treat all race equally, but in fact, of course chinese would love to get around with chinese instead of ppl from other race.
but what i can see it that the Singaporean chinese is less patriotic compare to Malaysian Chinese. We will call our self Malaysian Chinese but they will still use those terms like I am from Guang Dong, Hokkien, teo chiew that sort of stuff. and the other day Me and My aunty proudly say we are Malaysian and my uncle and cousin is Singaporean, then my uncle become rage. He said what Malaysian Singaporean, we all are Chinese and we are from the same country. no difference 1. i was that he got rage because of that.

What is wrong to think 1Chinese? It signifies how close the Chinese are around the world. The other races have nothing to lose, unless one is a racist who constantly think about zero sum game.

another PR or FT who came to grab jobs and jack up HDB resale price?

Like they say, to each their own. Like china i dont really agree with their politics, then again malaysias own government policy is equally absurd.

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Added on May 11, 2010, 12:43 pmNo prob since its an open system.

This post has been edited by crapp0: May 11 2010, 12:43 PM

Add me to the list, working in bedok staying at ang mo kio

added you....sg really dun have mamak stall?