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post Aug 16 2013, 12:19 AM

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QUOTE(zephyrus9999 @ Aug 15 2013, 09:14 PM)
Guys, a question.. Im going to SG to check my accommodation. Is it cheaper to travel by car/train/flight from KL?
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depending where you are in kl and where you plan to go in sg

QUOTE(rawrkun @ Aug 15 2013, 10:40 PM)
Do you guys know shop around jb that is like lowyat?
Im thinking of going there to shop this weekend..
Any mall with good price/ service and variety for techie stuff to recommend??
Never been there before....
Thanks in advance smile.gif
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why dont buy at garage then cod with those in jb? but of course beware of criminals... jb is notorious

QUOTE(zephyrus9999 @ Aug 15 2013, 11:44 PM)
did alot comparison liao..

Bus 2 way at Rm113

Airasia currently got promotion, so to-fro will be Rm153 inclusive all charges

considering plane only takes 1 hour ==>total 2
bus 5 hours each ==> total 10.

The 8 hours that i can save definitely work the extra Rm40. Way to go air asia
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u also have to cost in $$$ you need to go to airport, and also to travel from changi later... dont forget if you take budget you would always have to arrive much earlier, your luggage weight and volume is limited too..
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post Aug 16 2013, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(Fiona Chin @ Aug 16 2013, 12:10 PM)
No need tax if flying back to Malaysia. I don't drink but I buying for my dad and he said that some brandy is cheaper by thousands and you get better assurance of genuine brandy from Changi. I only buy perfume, cosmetic, and that save few hundreds dollar already  thumbup.gif .
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your dad drinks brandy worth thousands? shocking.gif

QUOTE(deodorant @ Aug 16 2013, 06:55 PM)
I thought no duty free allowance between SG and MY? Or does that limitation only apply to West Malaysia?
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i tot only entering sg from my dont have... enter msia got?
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post Aug 17 2013, 12:26 PM

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QUOTE(Fiona Chin @ Aug 17 2013, 10:26 AM)
Ya, only entering SG from MY cannot buy, entering MY from SG can.
No la, always buy him 1 bottle Tiger beer, SG product, better.
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thanks for confirming..

how to buy 1 1 bottle Tiger beer, SG product, save thousands? please teach...

QUOTE(840812145195 @ Aug 17 2013, 12:00 PM)
Hi all sifu here , need all your advise here , recently I just get a offer to work in singapore , now the problem is the working permit , I refer to MOM website , they stated there requirement for foreigners to get permit in singapore , they need a minimum spm to get the permit .

For my case , I did not have spm , due to I have fail all my subject and not even have a credit subject .

I also did not have any diploma or degree in it .

But as for my current status , I have few proffesional cert for network security ( it line ) .as my position for company hire at singapore is network security engineer .

Is that any issue to get the permit with my proffesional cert .

Wait for all ur advise here
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nothing to worry, hr will settle for u, you worry also useless, ntg you can do... just go with the flow
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post Aug 17 2013, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(rawrkun @ Aug 17 2013, 12:26 PM)
If we go jb for a day trip to shop and buy electronics/ liqueur/ ciggie/ etc will we be taxed when coming back to sg??
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go for 100000 days also cannot... not from msia

QUOTE(840812145195 @ Aug 17 2013, 12:35 PM)
Hi alaska ,

Thanks for ur advise , what I worry actually is , later when start work there , scare later the twmporary work permit will reject , due to I lack with education certificate

Thanks
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no ler, they will make sure approve first then only ask u to go over.. of course some would ask u to go over and work first but u can say u want to see prove first or not it would be wasting ur time
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post Aug 19 2013, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(kelvinkum @ Aug 19 2013, 03:38 AM)
Hi, I'm interested in working in Singapore but I simply just couldn't find any opportunity there. As recommended by the post, staying there might be easier but the expenses will be extremely high in while searching. Is there anyway to get a job in Singapore? By the way, I am a first class fresh graduate in major of Accounting and Finance
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try audit firm, always hiring

QUOTE(zephyrus9999 @ Aug 19 2013, 09:39 AM)
Guys, i found my accommodation at toa payoh and signed contract on the same day and came back, which is good. I wanna ask too, my rotation will be in batches of 6 months, and i may not know which country i will be sent after 6 months. So far i only see M1 mobile package that offers 6 months contract minimum, but sold at a premium price.. What do you guys think? I thought of getting a postpaid sim card with alot data, and double it as a modem for my laptop. Are there like any other options?
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get dual sim by starhub i think... one for phone one for mobile internet/tablet.. using the same no.

as for the ctr period... i think they can freeze it

go ask starhub shop lor
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post Aug 20 2013, 08:30 PM

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QUOTE(paintballtao @ Aug 20 2013, 07:57 PM)
I am looking to get two sim cards, one very basic no need data with free phone as work phone, another sim for personal use needs at least 1gb data some call minutes and a decent phone as well. I have been looking at Singtel, now down to $15 business ione super value for work and $40 lite with lg Optimus g. Any opinion or advice? Thank you.

Do property usually utilities and Internet in the rent cost? Is it better for us to find it ourselves or get an agent?

Any website I can look at to estimate expenses?

Any recommendation on which bank I should use and any savings account with good interest rate?

Thank you everyone, I am fresh grad just got offer to work in sg so still pretty clueless.
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hav to clarify wif land lord... subjective

lowyat forum

scb, hsbc

welcome to the club, pm mackiddo for vvip club membership...
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post Aug 21 2013, 10:06 PM

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QUOTE(Donchay @ Aug 21 2013, 12:16 PM)
Hi guys ayam a fresh grad and looking for jobs in Sg. However many of the requirements are PR. Then the only way to get PR ( as for me ) is to get a job permit. How to do ah?
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ayam is only allowed in geylang.. the jobs u get are...

you go there and ask the uncle, he will get 'permit' for u.. but i dont think ayam can get pr

QUOTE(mancode1009 @ Aug 21 2013, 12:25 PM)
Ya I also need to know, How many year working in singapore than can only apply for PR ?
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3 months min... now stricter so longer.. no absolute answer.. if you have $1billion then few minutes will do

QUOTE(Feizai2013 @ Aug 21 2013, 04:37 PM)
I got help my friend renew the REP before. Quite straight forward.

My concern is the PR do have quota or not? If year end renew the risk will high or not?

Btw last year i had received a letter from ICA is a survey ask me interested to become singaporean or not. I don't reply the mail.

That why i very worry.  ohmy.gif
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why didnt reply... got free gift leh

QUOTE(thelws @ Aug 21 2013, 05:58 PM)
For all of you here, if you really really want to get a job in singapore, you can always apply for macdonalds.

The life will suck and you will be at the bottom of the shit pile for a few years. But you will be able to get a work permit at least and then form there on you can hopefully find ways to find other jobs.

If you are really desperate and you want a way out, that's your answer. Macdonalds hire all the time and is willing to pay for your work permit (based on their recruitment drive last year)
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please... i guess you dont know much about mcds sg... their employee are always happy and cheerful... i am from the f&b industry, i know them well

https://www.mcdonalds.com.sg/press_release/...best-employers/
http://www.mcd.com.sg/companyinfo_awards.html
http://www.aon.com/apac/human-resources/th...ast_winners.jsp

so pretty drool.gif if you know her story, you will take back your words... she flip burgers and serve kids, i roll sushi and mop floors... hopefully one day i can be like her wub.gif a lot of ppl look down on f&b workers like me, but we are doing a legal job and earning our $ through hardwork... hoping one day we might live a better life

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This post has been edited by alaskanbunny: Aug 21 2013, 10:07 PM
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post Aug 22 2013, 08:27 PM

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QUOTE(be_happy @ Aug 22 2013, 11:13 AM)
So many people want to go Singapore. ..
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QUOTE(LacunaCoil @ Aug 22 2013, 12:16 PM)
A Career & Education Fair will be happening this weekend (24 - 25 August 2013) at Suntec Singapore Convention Centre.

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thanks for the info... thumbup.gif
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post Aug 22 2013, 09:37 PM

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QUOTE(trytohelp @ Aug 22 2013, 09:00 PM)
Singapore will sink one day biggrin.gif .
By the way, i heard that people with form 5 can get almost the same salary as the one with 1st class Bachelor degree in singapore, is this true?
Anybody can double confirm this?
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spread legs or into real estate..

QUOTE(LacunaCoil @ Aug 22 2013, 09:13 PM)
Erh ... Nyotaimori ? unsure.gif
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i am 85kg la, my tummy too big the sushi would roll off... i think ppl would puke sweat.gif
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post Aug 22 2013, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(be_happy @ Aug 22 2013, 09:59 PM)
Haha ... I will go there on October. ...
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oct? 2.88? hmm.gif
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post Aug 24 2013, 09:47 AM

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QUOTE(gepochai @ Aug 23 2013, 03:25 PM)
hey guys, what credit card and bank would you recommend in singapore?
back in malaysia i'm using maybank, but dunno whether maybank in singapore good or not. they operate as 2 different entities altogether
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scb, hsbc for cards,

dbs, uob for bank acct and shopping/eating discounts

heard maybank is good if u wanna transfer money back without going to money changer


QUOTE(keeystar @ Aug 23 2013, 09:32 PM)
looking for a single room, budget 600-700.. max 750
prefer yellow line mrt or east side green line mrt, thanks and urgent lol
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got 1 common @ yew tee hdb new blocks

got 1 common @ admiralty hdb new blocks

got 1 common @ marine parada condo

QUOTE(paintballtao @ Aug 23 2013, 09:39 PM)
hi guys i am looking at accomodation in singapore now, is there any place that i should avoid for the dodgyness or something like that?

p/s: the boss hasnt replied me re vvip club.. club full? lol
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avoid pulau ubin/brani... hmm, i think he's busy.. i think just got back from london... can pm deodorant he's the vice president

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post Aug 24 2013, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE(robertchoo @ Aug 23 2013, 11:01 PM)
For anyone interested there is an opening in a global bank for a credit analyst in the local sg corp team. Min requirement 6 years of credit writing and analysis. Must do operational work as well. Pay ~6k p.m. Pm yr resume if interested.

Disclaimer: i'm just helping a friend. I do not work in sg nor do i work in a bank. I do not derive any commission whatsoever. Like i say just helping a friend to look for an experienced credible CA.
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aloong check this out

QUOTE(mumeichan @ Aug 23 2013, 11:49 PM)
Hi guys, I just graduated from the US and I'm now back in Malaysia. I did a degree is psychology and I've been doing research for 3 years. So I never had any internship/job experience. I decided not to do a phd and passed a couple of actuarial papers so I'm looking at doing an actuarial or analytical job as that allows me to analyze data which I love doing. Is it better to directly apply for a job at Singapore now right out of college or should I be more focused on getting a couple of years of experience in Malaysia first?
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go sg straight away if you can, if not.. u got no choice but to work in msia lor...

QUOTE(Lester1987 @ Aug 24 2013, 08:38 AM)
everyone can stay in JB. It all depends on how much you are willing to sacrifice to enjoy the 2.5x conversion.
I am working in Tampines (even further than Ubi) and I stay in JB. Does that answer your question?
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ppl open road for you to clear custom, of course no prob ler...
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post Aug 24 2013, 01:18 PM

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QUOTE(Argiope @ Aug 24 2013, 12:56 PM)
I like Citibank Rewards card for both points (up to 10x for departmental stores or certain items) and cash rebate.
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reward card got rebate meh?
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post Aug 24 2013, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(Argiope @ Aug 24 2013, 01:57 PM)
Yes. Check out the Benefits tab.
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ohh... certain places only

QUOTE(impreza @ Aug 24 2013, 02:47 PM)
Hey guys, I received a letter IRA, as I just began to work on August mean less than 183days, is that mean i will charge at non-resident rate of 15%?
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how high is your income?

are you going to leave below 183days till todate period? if no then nvm...

do note some companies withold % of your salary to be cautious and will return it to you later if you work >183 days

QUOTE(vincent829 @ Aug 24 2013, 03:56 PM)
Anyone had experience TT money from POSB / DBS to Malaysia saving account before?
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yes, but for company not personally...
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post Aug 24 2013, 10:43 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Aug 24 2013, 09:57 PM)
i might going to Sg for work after 2 years of working in Australia
Should I expect to have the same or better salary since the currency rate between them is  almost the same?
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might expect a cut.. less tax here

QUOTE(paintballtao @ Aug 24 2013, 10:27 PM)
hi everyone, i am going to work in the hospitals in singapore, dont know where i will be posted yet, might be going to TTSH/KKH/KTPH/CGH/SGH/NUH. is there any suburb where its about 30-min travel time between the suburb to any or most of the hosp as stated? i am still learning the map of singapore.. lol
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after you get posted then only we advise u la.. those hosp given is throughout d whole island...

doc? nurse? guinea pig?
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post Aug 25 2013, 12:05 AM

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QUOTE(paintballtao @ Aug 24 2013, 11:15 PM)
posting can be anywhere and wont get to know even after i start working. working as doctor.
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i think they would have temp lodging.. dont worry..

please dapao asthma inhaler for me next time rclxms.gif
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post Aug 25 2013, 10:37 AM

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QUOTE(Fiona Chin @ Aug 25 2013, 01:29 AM)
Wah, doctor, got any MC for us? Which uni you from? They importing fresh doctor now?
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cougar spotted..
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post Aug 25 2013, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(venicelim @ Aug 25 2013, 11:07 AM)
interested in Admiralty.
can send me the link / recommend?
thanks
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pm u in 2 mins, lemme wazzap my friend...
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post Aug 26 2013, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(paintballtao @ Aug 26 2013, 06:10 PM)
I am not putting much money in it lol,.i Think there is min amt needed to open account right whixh i dont have enough

Btw is nets and ezlink commonly used to pay taxi? Any surcharge?

Anyone using/used uob preferred plat visa/citi reward/boc shop? How are the cards and banks?
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using uob plat master / amex - good for points, my main card
citi rewards & dividen master n visa - good for promotions, going to cancel soon

havent use boc b4

QUOTE(JoeYoung @ Aug 26 2013, 06:13 PM)
Hi gang. Want to know if I am switching employer. Who long does the EP processing takes at least to get the IPA
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2days - 2 weeks

QUOTE(Argiope @ Aug 26 2013, 06:48 PM)
It's quite common, in fact i think cabbies prefer to receive payment by NETS and EzLink - don't need to dig for small notes and coins. There is an admin fee of $0.30 for payment by EzLink, not sure whether it's the same charge for NETS though.
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nope, their face will go black... coz they will have cash flow prob
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post Aug 26 2013, 10:31 PM

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QUOTE(paintballtao @ Aug 26 2013, 09:57 PM)
I prob will get uob pref and citi rewards.
Any opinion on a good everyday account? Eg uob.
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i still think scb is better... i made uob my primary acct coz it is my salary acct, mandatory from my coy... but if given a choice, probably scb..

my philosophy, get any card that gives you free gifts upon signing or great discounts at places you always go to.. some used to go for high rebates/cash back
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