Whether it is annually or monthly the salary is still high. (In MYR will reach 5 digits) Disagree?
I agree using one person wont give realistic assessment.
Everyone knows about the currency difference. That's why we earn more money by working at overseas. (This have nothing to do with the topic) His salary is still considered as MYR10000.

Do u even read what the other ppl are trying to tell u here?

You have got the whole idea wrong. First u made the wrong assumption in assuming that the data u provided was a monthly salary instead of annual income. Then u started comparing with foreign countries and then converting the money into ringgit to say that AS degree holders earn a lot. Then u used ONE person's salary in Singapore and converted it to ringgit to assume that was a great salary. And now ure trying to defend yerself.

Stop with this 'i know it all' mentality. This is the type of mentality that will get you nowhere in life. Uve not even gotten yourself into a degree program yet and ure already talking as if u know everything about work. Learn to take advice from the seniors here.

Let me tell u something. Anybody can earn a 5 figure salary with most basic technical/finance degrees/diploma working in any country with a higher currency convertion rate. So quit harping about AS. U want higher salary go and work in conflict zones. Ive employed local engineers with only 4 years experience to be based at very remote mining sites in Mongolia and their salary is about RM17,000 a month. I also know of many professionals working in other conflict zones in Sudan, Middle East Kalimantan who earn much more. U think thats great? It isnt when u consider other factors. Ive worked overseas so i know what im talking about.

When u talk about working overseas its not just about the salary ure paid. More important is the TAKE HOME SALARY not just the numbers on papar. Also consider cost of living, accomodation, transport, home base travel, etc. Thats why when experienced ppl talk about overseas postings, they always talk about salary PACKAGES. Not just the salary alone. You have to look at the WHOLE picture. Your friend in Singapore may earn SGD 4,100 per month. But how much is his take home pay after local taxes, how much is his daily expenses, accomodation, travel, etc? After deducting all that, then come and tell me how much he earns. And no its not the same with Malaysia. Thats why experienced ppl always negotiate salary packages when posted overseas e.g tax exemption, paid housing, company home base travel, company transport, etc.

But the most important thing is to STOP FOCUSING ON SALARIES. As a fresh grad u should be focused on GETTING EXPERIENCE & PROVING YORSELF first. Ive done many interviews for technical positions and when anybody asks me how much is the company prepared to pay, the question i ask them back is how much do u think ure worth to this company. And trust me, a piece of paper qualification only grants u permission to work in that field. Employers are more concerned about what you can deliver to the business. Any candidate who thinks he can walk into my interview session with paper qualifications with the assumption he is in a position to bargain with me bout salary, will most surely get shown the door eventually.

Ive employed candidates with lesser paper qualifications and experience but had the correct attitude compared to those who were highly qualified. In my opinion, attitude and character is more important that a papar qualification or the number of exams uve passed simply because its easier to groom a person with the right attitude instead of someone who thinks he knows everything before even starting.

So stop choosing fields of study based on some salary data you get of the net. You can earn top dollar but that accounts for nothing when uve lost your job satisfaction. And trust me when i say this that job satisfaction does not come from a high salary.