1. Can register at British Council or IDP
2. Classes are optional and additional cost. If you speak English daily, i think you dont have to attend the class. Just be familiar with the exam format and requirements
3. This year fees is RM610
4. You can search in Youtube for tips and guidance

All the best

I don't think the number of years you study English will effect the IELTS examiner marking. At times, it could be the topics you gotten on that day is a bit difficult that's why you didn't get the score you required.
Do you a score of 7 for all bands?

You are taking it in Australia? Maybe try taking it at a different centre. My friend took ILETS 4 times already, once being in Malaysia and her score for writing is still the same.
But taking it in Malaysia is definitely cheaper than in Australia. So if you are coming back, i think it is no harm taking it here.
All the best.

True, speaking exam is just to gauge how well your understanding of the English language. Although you may know how to answer the questions, if you can twist your answer to at least how your answer is related to the question then it should be fine.
For me i stopped before the examiner stop me because I really dunno what else to stay but I still get quite a good score.
I was a bit disappointed with reading score because I thought did better than listening as I dose off part of the listening exam. But I scored better for listening than reading. But I am just glad that i got the score i required because I dont want to resit because it is not cheap to retake the exam plus you might feel demoralized after several attempts.
Btw, the questions are the same if regardless of which country you take the exam because my friend and I got the same questions for listening but the other exam was different because I took general module while my friend took academic

My examiner was also an Indian lady but she didnt ask me to continue. She just proceed to ask the next set of questions. I also find writing is the most difficult because I have not hand written for such a long time plus your answer have to be concise and within the word limit. I actually overwrite by more than 100 words for both tasks

You are going there for holiday? If yes, then you can use malaysian driving license because my friends do that.
If you have just gotten your PR, then you need to get an Australian driving license

Once the examiner read out the question, he/she will give you a minute to prepare your answer. The examiner would also give you a paper and a pen to draft your answer.
Dont worry too much and all the best

When did you submit your EOI? The EOI submission will last for about 2 years (depending on your IELTS certs and your profession certs) from the submission date. If you don't hear from them after than period of time, means you are unsuccessful.
I am not too sure how soon after submitting EOI will they respond because I have yet to gone through that stage, still waiting for the respond from the organization assessing my qualification.

You mentioned that your IELTS only got an average of 6.5, means you don't need the point from English test to meet the score requirement. As the minimum score should be 7 across all band in order to get 10 points from English test. Maybe they changed the English requirement because they tend to that.

How soon did they come back to you once you submit your EOI? May I know if you are from which profession? I just want to know what is the timeline.

You should not based your decision whether you are able to get a job after you graduate because both countries are not easy to secure a job due to the recent economy. Plus the market will definately change in the next 3 or 4 years when you graduate. If your sole purpose to earn back the money that you have paid for your studies, please don't put too much hope on it because you will be disappointed at the end of the day when you don't secure a job.
If you want to experience studying abroad, maybe you can consider twinning course so you can save up on tuition fee and living cost.

That is sad to hear. My friend also recently just found a job after almost 7 months of job hunting.
I am also worried when if i do get my PR

Each country has its own pros and cons. It is definitely up to each individual whether they want to stay back in Malaysia or try their luck in a new country, in this case Australia. I believe most of them that decided to leave everything they have in Malaysia and to try it in Australia would have their reasons and have definitely taken into consideration that they will have to start from the bottom and it not all rosy. Hence, I don't see the point of disagreeing on what each type of job would earn more money in each country. It is more beneficial to the others whom seeking advice for those to share their experience with relation to the subject of the topic

Congratulations. I just started the PR application process, am worried about the job hunting

Tuition fee prices increase by 10-15% every year. When i did my master in 2008, it only cost me about AUD22K per year.

I appointed Global as my agent although they are single focus migration agency, it depends on who you get as your agent. I was recommended by Global by my friends whom 3 of them got their PR from Global as well

The best bet would be googling each state website. There is a website for each state where they state the current occupation list that has opening or eligiblity for state sponsoring. This website will also have guideline on what documents are required as well in order for you to apply.
What is your occupation? If your occupation is not in the demand or tier 1 skilled list, then you have to go through state sponsoring although you have sufficient point (correct me if I am wrong)

Great news! I am still waiting for EOI to be picked up because the agent completed my EOI just when ACT changed it rules. Plus no changes to the state CSOL lists means there would be no changes to my application status

I am also on the same boat. Might have to consider switching to another job title or just give up the dream of migrating.

I also hired an agent for my migration and at the moment still waiting. Like many mentioned, you would have to constantly follow up with them because they tend to overlook. My agency also start with G and I have told them off numerous time. My case is still stuck at EOI stage because there is no opening for my skill set unless I have a job/relative living in that state.
No choice but to keep trying and waiting

since September 2013