Eh...my mistake.
Refer to rexona's reply.
Confused already.
Well, my housemate tried that after hearing some of his colics doing it with 2 months validity left on the passport.
Still, it is a risk which you will decide whether it is worth or not.


Btw, has anyone been going through the m'sian immigration via causeway?
That day I went through without having to scan my thumb...meaning anyone with my passport can actually enter m'sia.
Then when I came back sg, there was something wrong with the system on m'sian side (i think), and the officers just let EVERYONE walk pass at the autogate side
You can even walk pass actually if you are a foreigner since they did not bother to check the passport.
So technically, according to m'sian system, I might still be in m'sia.

This post has been edited by crazy25kid: Aug 25 2011, 12:56 PM

that's almost semi-standard procedure during those high volume time at causeway. i only cross a couple of times also experience that few times liao. going into malaysia everyone walk through without showing passport, lol.

Not all men go for foreign brides, many men (and women) opt to remain single although their reasons for doing so differ.

Hence, an aging population and a declining birth rate in Singapore.

deodorant,

You can renew your passport at high comm malaysia, morning submit and afternoon collect, save the effort of travelling

HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA
301 Jervois Road
Singapore 249077

Nearest MRT Tiong Bahru.

http://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/passport_renewal

Eh..nvr mind...understood d.

This post has been edited by crazy25kid: Aug 25 2011, 02:12 PM

Just to ask, what are the benefits of getting an EPEC?

From my understanding it allows foreigner to stay in SG for a year without a job with the intention of looking for a job.

But does it help in securing a job itself?

By having an EPEC, does it mean when you found a job, it gives the employer the comfort that your Employment pass will most likely be approved by MOM?

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Added on August 25, 2011, 2:53 pmThe problem is a lot of them are not stunning at all.
I'm sure we all heard that "they" have high expectation. (Sorry Washabushi, I'm just generalising here)
It was discussed on the 95.0FM radio once. Even the locals agreed.
One of my colleague (one of "them") asked me, does this means Msian have low expectations? I took the wiser choice and shut up.
It's not the matter of comparing high or low, it's a matter of "reasonable expectation". "They" must know wer they are and where they should be looking. Unfortunately, girls with education/ high ranking/ good career is not that important to guys, as compared to the other way round.

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Added on August 25, 2011, 2:55 pmUnfortunately, kampong gals is as good (if not better) than city gals. They fail (or never wanted) to realise that.

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Added on August 25, 2011, 2:57 pmur potential connections just hinted to you. good luck
no not me, guess again.

This post has been edited by Aloong: Aug 25 2011, 02:57 PM

I recalled I had posted something on EPEC in this thread last year
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=35880957
"..And i oso got the EPEC approved by MOM on last week as well. However, getting EPEC doesn't grant me a right to stay long period in SG and this is not what i understood initially . EPEC only opens a door for me to apply long-term social permit and i oso need a sponsor who is citizen or PR or working in SG..."


http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=35885117
"...In the EPEC letter tat i receive stated:"...The holder may, after arrival in Singapore, apply to the Visitor Service Centre, Immigration & checkpoints Authority for a longer term Social Visit Pass, valid for up to 12 months to enable him/her to seek employment...". Based on the said statement, i think EPEC holder needs to apply the long term social visit permit to stay in SG for 12 months. Whereby normal entry to SG, Malaysians is eligible to stay in SG no more than 14 days, not 30 days as mentioned by cks2k2, unless the visitor would like to extend to stay more than 14 days n needs to apply to immigration for the approval of short term social visit pass.

in addition, at the back of the EPEC letter, there r qualifying notes as stated below:-
(1) The applicant named overleaf is eligible for an Employment Pass if he/she:
(a) secures full-time employment in a company of good standing in Singapore:
(b) is not engaged in a low-value added occupation (e.g. manual worker);
© submits an application for Employment Pass together with original or certified copies of educational certificates;
(d) is not on Government agencies' adverse record.

so based on the abovementioned notes, i think the EPEC holder can get EP easier than those without an EPEC (of course it's still not guarantee)..."

EPEC holder can get EP easier than those without an EPEC could be due to the profile of EPEC holder have been verified by the MOM before he/she applies for EP.

Guys, anyone tried taking the train from Sg back to your hometown before?
Any idea where is the nearest KTM station from Sg in Johor?Forgot KTM station is just next to immigration
I just checked the price, the number is the same...just the currency is different.

This post has been edited by crazy25kid: Aug 25 2011, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the long explanation.
Looks like in current environment it may be advantage to get an EPEC, due to a lot of incidents (as posted in this thread) where companies/applicant have issues getting their EP. So getting an EPEC would give such comfort, though not guarantee.
I dun think the long term visiting ability would be much of an advantage, cos most ppl will not incur huge expenses to stay here, while waiting for job replies. Johor will be much cheaper. Heck, even ppl working in SG, likes to stay in Johor and become a JB king too.

This post has been edited by Aloong: Aug 25 2011, 03:24 PM

Well, as said, no guarantee, but since getting an EPEC is free, no harm getting it.
But I know of someone who failed with EP even with EPEC.

apply PR, few colleague got approve recently, i think Gov open up again

Indeed I am more familiar about Sg than JB since I had come to holiday, study and work in Sg previously, and I don't really know where to get cheap accomodation in JB .

Tune hotel!

Yah, since it's free no harm to get one, just register online and will know the result within few days. But no guarantee of getting the EP since it is approved by MOM in discretion with case by case basis.

Btw, MOM gave any specific reason why the one with EPEC still being rejected for his/her EP application ?

i think we can conclude gov dun give reason in anything related for rejection of work pass / pr

Like Ivan said, mostly very general reasons given. but indeed inconsistencies is seen. maybe change of internal policies / change of government direction, which is quite a reasonable excuse/reason.

2nd SPR applicaton on may 2011, and finally approved today. ^^

This post has been edited by siberfriend: Aug 26 2011, 02:44 PM

tightening EP , relaxing PR
SG gov really something

I tried to arrange an appointment for my EP issuance just now
at 5:32pm, but this thing came out



could it be because its already past working hours?
hmmmm
and i just got the issuance letter today