Yeah, the shortage of skills are usually in the subsurface side of things as not many people are taking G&G/PE in the university nowadays. You've got people retiring and fresh grads not coming in .... Most of the skills are learned on the job so it's not easy to train staff with other degrees either.

Now Gomen want to give 15% flat tax rate for all who works oberseas to come back to Malaysia .... hmmmm very very very attractive. Can buy 2 cars tax free some more .... so a BMW 5 series should be in the 250K range ..... ishhh ..... gatal tangan la ini macam.

Is that true Azraeil? what do you mean by 15% flat tax rate? Sounds great.. wanna get back to Malaysia one day.. 

Yes, as of 1st April 2011, those returning are eligible for 15% flat tax rate for 5 years from the date they return. Google Talent Corp Malaysia and you will see the incentives offered. You can also buy 2 CKD cars tax free so Mercedes and BMW that are locally assembled will be sold to you tax free.

The 15 pct flat tax is basically just that. Your taxable income will be taxed at a 15% flat tax rate instead of the graduated scale which goes to a maximum of 26% tax bracket.

Is RM6.5k offer for a structural engineer with 3 years experienced considered high?

Is RM6.5k offer for a structural engineer with 3 years experienced considered high?

It depends. What company are you getting this offer from? If it's a multinational, maybe average, if it's Petronas, it's on the high side ...

whats the job scope of a safety engineer? im being offered that post. btw im a civil eng. background

Do you mind elaborate further whether your post is design or construction or operations?

Im not too sure..i think its either construction or operations. Definitely not design cos its a offshore construction co.

This scope can be very wide please find out more from your employer.

ok. I've yet to have a long discussion with the interviewer....anyone can share the normal job scope of this post?

ok. I've yet to have a long discussion with the interviewer....anyone can share the normal job scope of this post?

You mentioned offshore construction.

Does it involves boats, barges etc? Life boats? Radio communication? Helicopters?

How about working conditions such as strong wind, monsoon, wave?

Any heavy lifting?

It's awesome.. thanks btw

Yes..they have quite a number of offshore fleets. at first they offer me offshore technical assistant, but i rejected. Then they called me up again offering safety engr.

Wow! I hope they have a senior/mentor to guide you.