My bro-in-law has been working in Australia in Construction Sector for more than 3 years. first, grauated from Malaysia Uni, work for a while in before went to UK for 2 years and then went over to Australia for 3 years plus till now. I understand he does not have a PR and not sure what type of Visa he is holding as i thouhgt it should be llike singapore's WP or so....

He came back to Malaysia twice a year and cannot find a job back (with the salary he wants as he is earning around A10k/mth) in Malaysia and have die-die, to return to australia although what he claimed that in Australia - no life at all beside work. His soon-to-be-wife also work in Australia (Citibank) as she graduated in Australia. Dont know she got PR or not.

Now I am curious ... Your brother in-law is cheating on your sister or getting a second wife? (no offense )

my bro-in-law is my wife's brother.....not my sis hubby lar.....

My advice is if you can go, just go and try it out. Since you are young, there is nothing to loose. I got friends who are Malaysians and has been there for 20-30 years already with kids.

Nothing to loose. If it is a good life like those who enjoyed it, jackpot.

If, not, just pack your bags and balik kampung.

Again, if you feel lonely as a Malaysian there. Just goto some badminton halls like UNSW in Sydney or Monash in Melbourne on saturday afternoon. You will definitely see some Malaysians there to mingle with. Hope this helps mate. Am sure there are other halls. These 2 halls are places which I have been to.

The experience is worth it. Pain is temporary.

Oii, tai lou, when you wanna coach us to beat Lin Dan? Last night was a good game after getting your inspiration....

oo, stupid me

Tigerr,
U come to sg la. I piak piak u till u shiok ah.. lol.
I will be in Kuching in cny and Taiping on 25th. I can train you there.

Any taipingkakis here?
see taipingkakis.blogspot.com
Go visit this place lah. Orang Malaysia still not supporting your own great town.

For those in Australia and need coaching. Look for Dr. Ignatius Gan. He is a veteran. Senior to Datuk Punch Gunalan. Now retiring and playing badminton in Wollongong Uni. He can also help you to settle into Australia. If you got cancer or blood problem, go and see him.

Aiyoh, tai lou, last night i was playing at Bedok area leh, tomorrow night ada game at YCK area.....if have to fly to Kuching and drive up to Taiping to play machiam i going to play with LCW there.....

Oh, tns, didn't know you cilaka stays in Sg. Am coaching in Yishun lah. The YTSS hall is rubberised. You can see the flooring and shuttles waiting for you thro my avatar. You FB me already? 'ex pow'.

Other places in Australia is Sydney Uni. Not sure if they fixed the old hall. Melbourne uni also can play. Normally they have tournaments in Liverpool, Sydney and MSAC in Melbourne.

yes, I did it 9-10 years ago.

If you are an aussie graduate, it should be easier with the point system. Extra points. Kelong one.. lol.

For those had trouble going to Australia, get a SPR or Citizenship from Singapore. Then it should make it easier for you. I know of many Indians using singapore and a bouncing ground to USA and Australia.

If his wife-to-be has been working for few years in Citibank Aust, she could be a PR but you have to ask her to double confirm.
Reply to red: your bro in law could be holding 457 work visa and with a salary A10k/mth, I think he's highly skilled in a specialised area. Normally 457 visa is for 1 day - 4 years. After this 4 yr period, it depends on the company whether they want to extend his contract or not.

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Added on January 18, 2012, 12:03 pmLee Chong Wei is the best player atm.

This post has been edited by White Knight: Jan 18 2012, 12:03 PM

may be...may be when they coming back next time, i can chit chat more and ask them but i am not sound like busy body to ask in details as later they may thought that i want to go there as well.... seldom chit chat as from my wife side so not that close to me.....

Yup, probably highly skilled or work like a cow as i understand he got to work a lot more, according to him lar and they are not enough staffs also or boss not hiring more since the cow can take more work load...and from what i understand, his rented apartment rental machiam pay in weekly or bi-weekly. Sound machiam very expensive also....compare to Singapore.

Although the pay is machiam high...but expenses there is also high, and tax is high also....but the savings collected every month also more than his school-mate monthly pay. But, what is the use if he stays in Australia and cannot use the exchange rate power. Only can spend like king when come back holiday.

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Added on January 18, 2012, 12:19 pmHaha....never been to YTSS...only CCK sports hall (got air-con) and Jurong sport hall but no rubber mate.

If i go to YTSS, sure kena piak piak kao kao by you as i not even trained into an imitate LCW 2 yet.....

But hor, i cannot afford to pay the coaching fees hor...only affordable a bowl of bakuteh with 2 plates of plain rice....

This post has been edited by Tigerr: Jan 18 2012, 12:19 PM

Yup, 457 working visa allows you to stay as long as 4 years max. But it is also changed that time when I got mine, I only got 2 years visa, and now my company is helping me to revise the visa, extending for another 2-4 years stay.

I'm in the O&G industry, as a geophysicist. I think my company is in need of people that time, hence I got the offer to base permanent in Australia.
O&G and mining industry are strong in Australia, so I think there's a good chance to land a job if you're engineer or somewhat related profession.

As for mercury, it may be a possiblity that he obtained PR during his 3 years of study in Australia.
I only heard from friends, so dont take my word for it, but isn't it the eligbilty for PR is only 2 full years stay in Australia? Of course you need to pass their exams and fulfill certain criteria before granted PR.

I'm actually interested to see extremepower replies, so there're Malaysian community in Melbourne and Sydney that play badminton. Cool.
I'm currently in Brisbane by the way, any chance there's a similar group at here?

Yeah, I saw many articles regarding prospering LNG E&P and future market capitalization in AUSSIE too....

good on you, mate...you've a bright future in aus.

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Added on January 18, 2012, 1:32 pmwhile holding student visa, a student cannot apply for PR. Probably (I guess) after completing his study, this mercury tried to apply for PR but for whatever reasons, maybe his application was unsuccessful. That's why now he's holding the grudge for revenge & so jealous of people migrating.

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Added on January 18, 2012, 1:34 pmnot so easy anymore. They're tightening the requirements.


This post has been edited by White Knight: Jan 18 2012, 01:34 PM

Like I mentioned earlier. I also have friends working in BHP. Many of you shd know this company. It literally runs most of Australian cities like Wgong.

For Brisbane, can try UTQ or UQ lor.. or QBA.

Gold coast can try at Bond Uni or GC Baddy club.

Just a little joke. If you are in Australia and see someone wearing Yonex attires and Banana shoes (yellow). This guy sure malaysian one. Test him if he also talk like lcw.. lol

haha...this means he failed to eat the grapes and now debating that all the grapes in Australia are sour type.....

I might want to go try and work in Australia one day if got chance as our HQ is based in Melbourne. Hopefully, one day i can get to transfer there and i can come and tell whether this mercury is right or wrong....

Would a civil engineer with 20 years experience get a good job in Oz?

457 Visa holder as well! And i was sponsored twice