Hi everyone, how are you? I have been working in Singapore for quite some while, and am thinking if I should apply for a PR. I have some foreign friends who have been here for some time too but a big majority of them don't plan on applying for one since the "paycut" for CPF is pretty horrendous.
I am hesitating if i should do the application, and would appreciate it if you could answer some of my questions.
1) say i apply for PR, got it, and don't renew it after. Will i be able to still work in singapore (not having done the renewal),  AND will i be able to take out my CPF since I am no longer a PR?
2) i want to bring my parents to live in singapore.  A search online indicates that there is this pass called long term visit pass. Can i apply for one if i am not a PR (some told me there are special provisions for malaysians?)?
3) or alternatively i can apply for the social visit pass? does it work like a normal tourist pass which means my parents can stay in singapore 60 out of 90 days?

Thank you for your help in advance. I have tried to search for the answers but the ICA website does not give clear answers. Actually, my decision to apply for a PR hinges on mainly bringing my parents over to SG, and if they can actually stay with me for long term without me being a PR, i might not consider applying for one.

Actually the official wording is residence, i.e. "If you are a Malaysian citizen and have left Singapore permanently to reside in West Malaysia." If you are West Malaysian and planning to leave SG to go Australia, theoretically (according to the website, at least) you can withdraw all CPF before 55.

"Males only" ... followed by the drool emoticon ... ?!?

I am using Citibank and can transfer between my SG and MSIA account instantly.

As for rate, CIMB is always better compare to Citi

anyone here can advise on the job's website?

Why are you applying PR in the first place ? because everyone beside you is applying ?
I thought CIMB is free ? What is this $5 fee for ?

I hope you get your desired room! I suppose Tiong Bahru, Redhill and Clement are considered as prime areas hence the higher rent.

Have you considered Bendemeer area such as Towner, St George's & Boon Keng?

I stayed in St George's area $700 per month. Ulu place like Punggol is $650 near MRT/LRT station. Might as well top up $50 to stay near Central area (aircond + wifi). Hawker centre and Value $/Good Price are just 5 minutes walk.

Thank you, good luck for ur interview too!

Guys, which prepaid telco is better? Mostly for surfing and calling, for about 1 week usage

Hi guys i started working (EP interview nxt week).

Currently bus commute frm JB-SG. Working as software engineer

Grats to you. Anyway EP appointment not interview. They will request you to take photo and fingerprint. the process kinda fast if got appointment make form your company.

may i ask when EP holder cross sg custom is like how?

Never see what is in there. scan card and thumb?

Was at Chinatown around 5++, long queue for 2.68!

Hi guys, I was given an offer from a e&e company with the position of assistant engineer, and the starting pay is only 2,200sgd.

Should I take the offer? Personally I think that the salary is a bit low, and do note that I'm a degree holder in mechanical engineering instead of e&e.

Technically cannot. But there's certain condition to be met if you want to drive your Msian car. Can check this article here.

http://geraldgiam.sg/2013/08/malaysian-reg...ring-singapore/

It's only on case-to-case basis and you still need to pay the OMV of your Msian car in S'pore car equivalent value. On top of that you will need to pay the daily $35 VEP fee. Not worth to venture down this road. Just buy a resale SG car

they have taxi there in mcpherson?

its pretty uncomfortable to live with a salary below s$2k. You might have to share a rented room, always budget on your meal, almost no extra for entertainment.
I always tell my work folks, they are the lucky ones, drawing s$2.5 as freshie with only diploma. Add a few OTs and easily draw > s$3k month. Downside is working shift, 15 days work 15 days off.

any SINGAPORE real estate agent or negotiator here? need room at tao payoh-lorong 5,6,7 prefer Block 13, 14a,15,37,36, or 38, had tried 8 agents all like not intent to service me wont pcik up phone nor reply msg~~

Are you in Singapore already? I have a feeling the agents would prefer to deal with you directly in Sg.

I am the opposite of you. Current salary around 10k sgd. My expected salary back in Malaysia around 6-7k rm. In SG is principal engineer, go back start from graduate engineer. Gonna do the switch anyway in the middle of the year. May the force be with me.

Hi guys,

I just want to ask is it possible to land a job in Singapore while staying at Malaysia (Sarawak)? Do employers even care to call or contact you if they find out you are currently staying oversea? Or they will conduct the interview through phone or online? Thanks.