my friend left sg for good, got RM8k/month. In sg, he is P1 qualified with S$8k/month. He said 8k in sg is nothing, room rent already 2.5k, 2k for others. left 3.5k but cannot live like a KING.

well not really.....u need to add the price for your transfer from LCC....
Aeroline per trip per way its SGD49

Foreigners
A foreigner above 18 years of age and holding a Work Pass/Dependent Pass/Student Pass may drive in Singapore with a valid class 3, 3A or 2B foreign licence, for a period of not more than 12 months. A Singapore driving licence is required after 12 months. Those on short term social visit may drive with their foreign licence for up to 12 months each time they enter into Singapore. For licence not written in English language, an International Driving Permit or an official translation in English language is required. [/i]

the rules are pretty clear. not much explanation is needed

Should be based on the 1st time he get his work permit. You can ask you friend to test the system though and see what happens. Then again I find it a bit odd coz not many will have the opportunity to drive a Sg car when they 1st come here to work.

You don't need Sg license to drive Msia car in Singapore. There's a separate requirement for driving Msia car, example must not have Sg residential address, bla bla bla