Will probably wait till I get the work permit first.

There's possibility that I won't get my work permit right?


Another thing I want to ask. Now the company ask me to provide bank account info. I've tried to google. is there any possibility to use Maybank MY account over there? Or I must apply for another Maybank SG account?

Now really a little confused on what I have to do next.

Yes. it is not 100% you'll get WP. Did you receive your in-principal approval yet?

Unfortunately Maybank MY and Maybank SG are 2 different entities and each operates in different currencies. Dividend cheques (in RM) that I received from BSKL cannot be cashed into Maybank SG account. Hence, you only option here is to open a SG bank account. You can opt back for Maybank SG or try local banks - POSB/DBS, UOB or OCBC. Just be warned that POSB/DBS is always very long queue but their atms are everywhere. Don't bother with HSBC or SCB. It's freaking hard to find their atms and usually only found in shopping centers.

When I first come to SG, I also have no bank account. So, what I do back then was to tell my company to hold onto my pay as they will not pay by cash or cheque. So, your 1st month pay will only be credited into your account at the end of the 2nd month. So, to be frank, I came into SG with limited RM. I had to save every cent I can to survive.

This post has been edited by gnc88: Jul 11 2014, 03:01 PM

I just received a call this morning and the email having all the details. Now need to fill up some forms and courier to the company. I think that means I haven't receive the in-principle approval (IPA) yet.

For a first timer, what do I have to do? Work Permit application should be submitted by employer instead of employee right?

How about Maybank SG? Coz if I find a bank that's available in M'sia, it will be easier to transfer money back here right? One problem with SG bank accounts is that the minimum deposit is 500SGD. Quite a lot for me to fork out that much

As far as I'm aware, employer should settle your WP. My employer settled everything for me. Same goes for my maid WP renewal, I have to settle her WP application.

I'm not sure if you can transfer money between Maybank MY and Maybank SG. Alternatively, you can always use DBS facility which allows you to transfer fund to an overseas Visa card. Else, the most common form would be to use Western Union.

Ya... That's what I read from MOM website too.

Aiks... Why they're not interlinked. Susah betul like this.

Any local bank has branches in SG and is interlinked?

Maybe I will just do what I can do now. Let the company guide me through

Not that I'm aware. Do what my friend did. When he quit his job in SG and move back MY, he withdrew and brought back his stack of money across causeway. Asalkan jangan kena tangkap!

I thought less than 10k USD then you can just bring cash? *Not sure from which site I read this*

Hmm...



So how much cash your friend brought? haha...

Per guideline "A traveller who enters or leaves Singapore is required to give a report if he carries with him an amount exceeding Singapore dollars 30,000 (or its equivalent in a foreign currency)."

Back then, he brought with him an amount equivalent to RM200K ~ S$77K. Went back S'wak and down payment a detached house.

77k SGD. Which money changer can change so much at once?

And... How long time it takes to save so much money

Hi, everyone.. i would like to ask that... now a days apply for SG job very difficult right? u guys have any suggestion??
i've been apply for almost 3mths.. but... T.T

sad sad... really wish to work in SG..

I'm a fresh grads...

Those measures mainly to prevent money laundering across countries. If your money is clean, just declare it exiting SG and entering MY, nothing will happen. Highest notes are 10k in SG, but very rare and highly sort after. Just slip your money in your wallet can already.

If i'm not wrong, Sabah/Sarawak residents are allowed to withdraw the entirety of CPF if you decide to leave Singapore. So, you can easily accumulate such amount as long as you don't splurge.

You don't need to change all at once. Can always slowly change and keep under your pillow!


It depends. My cousin just got a job in Singapore but have to take up any job though...even though it doesn't pay well. end of the day, it's all luck and perseverance. You're ultimately competing with other nationalities.

now a days what kind of job are mostly needed?
i mean except those F&B or sales or customer service...

Secretary, Bank Teller and etc.

CPF only for PR right? If I work there on S Pass just pay tax right? But that's one of my concerns too. If work there nothing like EPF. Later old d need survive on own money

CPF only for SPR and locals. If i'm not wrong, government retains 15% of your monthly pay and will return any leftover after tax deduction.

I strongly do not recommend that you stay on as WP/S Pass throughout your entire career in SG. At least try to apply for PR after 6 months. With PR, you have the flexibility to join any SG companies and won't be at the mercy of the employer who applied for your WP or S Pass.

Any pros and cons of being PR in SG? Anything I have to give up in M'sia?

Only con I can think of is that you can't drive your Malaysia registered car into Singapore anymore.

I'm from Sarawak and I don't have a car in Peninsular.

Then? After take PR do I need to give up Malaysia driving license? or under what condition I have to give up Malaysia license?

As long as you stay PR, you don't need to give up your M'sia license. You only give it up once you convert into S'pore citizen. However, Singapore driving license is an international license with no expiry. So, you never have to renew.