Hi just would like to share my experience getting my EP approved last year. Was drawing salary way lower than the 3.3k threshold. So it doesn't matter if your salary is less than that.

Btw. I heard my boss said she tried to hire an Indonesian and his work pass application was rejected twice.

I have a friend who only holds a diploma from a Malaysia college also got his EP approved earlier this year. But he is drawing more than 3.3k.

In short I think nationality plays a very big part. Other than that, it depends on what profession are you in (whether is it in demand or not). I am in professional services while my friend is in IT.

Hope this helps.

This post has been edited by icycokes: Aug 27 2015, 11:43 PM

Hi, did they tell you what was the reason for rejecting your application?

That's true. I have been reading sgexpat forum since I decided to file in my PR application later this month.

I read that it is basically a 'death sentence' if the rejection letter doesn't ask the applicant to apply again in the near future. With the current low approval rate, I am worried about my application. It is really depressing to read other more eligible foreigners (drawing higher salaries, with more desirable skill-sets, some even with kids in families) being denied permanent residence. But then again, our odds of being approved are higher since our nationality is more favored.

I will keep my fingers crossed. In the meantime, I would be happy and inspired to hear from current Malaysian PRs about their application experience

This post has been edited by icycokes: Sep 7 2015, 10:08 AM

I graduated a few years ago and I recall that many of my peers were aspired to join a financial institution. Investment banks like JPM and Barclays offer graduate programs in different functions. Other banks like Citi and DBS also have their own MT programs, which I think require candidates to rotate around different departments.

Other than that, I remember that large MNCs such as PG, L'oreal, Unilever, Siemens, BP.. all held career talks at my university (NUS). I think they have their own leadership development programs too.

But mind you these programs are competitive and you need to have very good results to get an interview. For me I didn't make the cut for any of these programs.

Try this website. www.indeed.com.sg. It consolidates job opportunities from companies and some job portals like efinancialcareers and jobsbank. I often see companies advertise their graduate programs there.

This post has been edited by icycokes: Oct 13 2015, 11:13 PM