1.) I don't think getting visa is that hard just that when you go for medical checkups that applies to the visa application, make sure to tell your doc to give you "healthy" status. Last time, my stupid doc put down a note "overweight" on the medical checkout slip and it causes my visa application delayed. So, do take note of that. Other than that, it should be fine. btw, which college are you studying/graduated from atm?

2.) Finding jobs in Australia isn't that hard because Australia need work force for professional field. I don't know much about pharmacist but all I know Australia has a lot of demand for engineering field work force. One good example, my class, guess how many people are doing for final years, a total of 20ish peeps compared to a large hall full of Commerce students. So, figure out. But anyway, shouldn't be a problem getting a job for as long as you have PR status in hand, makes things a lot easier. Oh btw, just incase if you didn't know, if you are getting PR, you need to sit for English test such as Cambridge ESOL so on as its a part of requirement for applying PR.

means ask him close 1 eye .. give duit kopi 10 bux .. ask him juz write 'SEMUA OK'

You will have to have a medical check-up by one of the doctors in DIMIA's list. They are picked by the high comm. so it is not advisable to get away from things 'the Malaysian style'. Australia is a VERY strict country and you won't want to be in trouble. BTW, being underweight or overweight is not a serious problem! I'm 169cm, 16 years old and 47kg(underweight) and my visa was accepted.

need help here...for temporary accomodation...should i stay into my basser college straight away or stay in malaysian hall for a couple of days first...goin to unsw...

oookkk,looks like they taking their own sweet time or i am really fcked up.Time to panic,they just say the medical requirement is finalised but have not updated the passport section.Odd as I already sent them in the beginning of the week

Same over here. It has already been 8 days.

Are you below 18? They say if we're below 18, it might take longer. That or the immigration people have decided to go for another holiday. >.>

Unusually long, it took me only 2-3 days after medical checkup to get my visa.

Maybe your doctor haven't sent yet.

anyone could tell me how much is da fees for engineering courses in UWA and Curtin?
plannin to do mechanical engineerin 
went thru da website but couldnt exactly get da exact amount

agreed
working here in australia is so nice
i was working in McD for around $14 and hour, but if u are >21 years it'll be higher
1 week i get around $100-200 but now i stopped coz no time 
i wanna try working as a barista $20+ an hour 

limeuu, I think you underestimated the HR people in Malaysia. They do very often know which universities are more prestigious. However, they might and might not be biased in selecting candidates for interview from different universities. From my experience, it is easier to get an interview if you come from a famous university and the interview itself might be easier too. I have friends studying in different universities across Australia and share my view on this subject matter.

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Added on November 12, 2007, 8:02 am

SonnyCool, I did not see any Australian electronic and electrical engineering course ranking around the internet. So, can you tell me where did you secure the above information? So far, I remember my engineering friends telling me that UNSW had the best reputation for engineering thereby having the highest TER score requirement. Anyway, I still believe the group of eight is a safer bet if you were to look for reputable universities within Australia.

Well, a quick comparison for 2008 intake. UNSW: http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/futur...ntry_guide.html . University of Melbourne: http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/a.../augscores.html. I didnt bother to check the TER requirement for Uni of Sydney. But your claim that UNSW has the lowest TER requirement for engineering among G8 is false.