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post Dec 10 2014, 07:46 PM

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QUOTE(almeizer @ Dec 10 2014, 03:28 PM)
Saw a picture from colleague (receipt) that the rate is 2.65 for one of the money changer in Bukit Indah. Not sure true or not.
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M'sia side, JB I mean normally have higher exchange rate compared to S'pore. I changed 2.625
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post Dec 20 2014, 04:35 PM

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QUOTE(rawrkun @ Dec 20 2014, 11:19 AM)
I just got a new job offer, but still unsure of whether to accept it or not..
permanent position with an MNC with about 15% increment from my current salary. However there's no 13 month bonus and the place seems understaffed at the moment..

If I were to join the new co, will my current employer knows when they apply for my new pass??
I dont really feel like telling my current co that i'm joining another firm, and was thinking of saying that i want to go back to malaysia first to take some time off..
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If you are on WP or EP need to cancel your current pass with MOM
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post Dec 22 2014, 08:30 AM

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QUOTE(rawrkun @ Dec 22 2014, 12:15 AM)
So basically my current co will need to cancel my work pass and till then, the new employer will not be able to do anything?
I'm planning to work till mid Feb, and maybe take a short break till the new pass is sorted out. I just did a self assessment with MOM and im eligible for the pass but still it depends on them as well..
but the question is, will my current employer knows that i'm joining another firm? my relationship with them is quite good, hence im not so keen on telling..
my assumption is that they will only be able to find that out if they're bothered to trace my status with MOM after i've joined the new co. Hence my reason of resigning to take some time off will be correct at the time that i tender it..
hopefully the sifus here can verify and possibly advise on the taxation thing as well.
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Your new company cannot apply for your pass unless your old company cancel your pass. You have to tender first. You can choose not to tell where or which company you are are going to next, but you still need to resign formally
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post Dec 31 2014, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(Jet23sky @ Dec 31 2014, 11:36 AM)
Guys, out of topic. I'm planning to apply credit card in Singapore. I will be having appointment for the PR application on 30th January. So by February I should be able to get the PR. Which credit card is hotcake right now? Mainly for cashback, petrol subsidize not required. Anyone has any experience on this? Thanks. notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif
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post Jan 8 2015, 06:41 PM

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QUOTE(bearbear @ Jan 8 2015, 04:13 PM)
Guys, i was employed mid of 2014. (Less than 183 days)

So for declaration of income tax, i will be charge a flat rate of 15%. Is my understanding correct?
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You will most likely be paying for 2014 income in 2016. Mine was like that when I started work late 2011.
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post Jan 10 2015, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(outpace @ Jan 10 2015, 01:12 PM)
How do you guys apply Malaysia Credit Card with Singapore income details.
Ayam want to prove that I have annual income of more than RM25,000 to bank?
How ah?
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Malaysia banks take your pay slip and EA form fit application

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post Jan 10 2015, 10:57 PM

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QUOTE(centrio1981 @ Jan 10 2015, 10:11 PM)
It's not CPF but EPF. The employer has confirmed able to contribute to Malaysia EPF.
The tax I believe is 15% for this salary bracket.

Nevertless, would anyone suggest to move down for RM1k extra?
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You'll only be taxed sgd7950 and only gets to pay next year, it's not deducted monthly

http://www.iras.gov.sg/irashome/page03_ektid282.aspx

Worth it to take up this job

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post Jan 12 2015, 11:17 AM

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QUOTE(tyjl @ Jan 12 2015, 01:15 AM)
I am considering the option of staying in nusajaya and take bus to boon lay everyday to work. Is it feasible? Appreciate your advice.
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Yes. Also can consider carpooling.
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post Jan 13 2015, 04:07 PM

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QUOTE(tyjl @ Jan 13 2015, 03:11 PM)
car pool from? i thought car pool from johore to SG very expensive with the tolls etc?
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That's per trip charge. And in the car there are many passengers.

It's jam at SecondLink until 9:30am on Monday for motorcars. but other days will be clear before 9am
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post Jan 16 2015, 09:20 PM

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QUOTE(LordCZ @ Jan 16 2015, 04:42 PM)
heading down to SG next monday for interview, any recommendations for places to stay at night..? 1st priority is cheap =)
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Try Airbnb. PM me I'll send you link to sign up. You get free USD25 to spend. I also get USD25 when you sign up. Win win
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post Jan 22 2015, 10:37 AM

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QUOTE(rcr @ Jan 22 2015, 10:20 AM)
anyone here working in SG with monthly salary $8K and above?

my friend working as Finance Manager invested in a studio apartment in SG, so great achievement.
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Invest as in for own stay or rent it out? How much does the studio cost?
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post Jan 25 2015, 08:19 PM

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QUOTE(smallkid91 @ Jan 24 2015, 11:40 PM)
I'm a 4th year E&E student from Malaysia public uni, I'm considering whether to attend NUS's career fair on the 10th/13th Feb. Thinking of trying my luck there.

Question is, do you guys think it'll be worth the time and effort?
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You should ask those current NUS students at the Education thread. THey would guide you better
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post Jan 26 2015, 09:00 PM

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QUOTE(kl87 @ Jan 26 2015, 05:51 PM)
Hi,

Just got my international driving license, got one question.

I'm Singapore PR, can i drive my own malaysia car / malaysia rented car, into Singapore using my international permit ?

I only got malaysia license and international driving license. No singapore license.
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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



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post Jan 28 2015, 10:35 PM

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For those of you who have been offered a higher position to relocate back to Malaysia, how much higher would you demand from your recruiter, considering Malaysia will tax the max 26% on salary?
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QUOTE(rawrkun @ Feb 8 2015, 12:38 PM)
Guys after the ep cancellation, is there any other place to return the card besides mom and epsc. The hr told me to just drop them at the deposit box.  But both places are locked up on weekends .  Heard that I can do that at the CIQ as well but I can't find much info on that from mom website. Hope someone here can confirm that.
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I thought it is the responsibility of your HR to return them to MOM within 7 days after cancellation? Why employee have to be responsible for it?
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post Feb 17 2015, 12:24 PM

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QUOTE(M4A1 @ Feb 17 2015, 11:58 AM)
hi all....need some info on singtel postpaid...

can i straight apply postpaid plan when i just start work by 2nd march ? currently still in malaysia ...still havent get my final EP card...
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They need your EP card. If your company have corporate plan with the telco, need to show them your business card or employment letter to enjoy the corporate discount
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post Mar 23 2015, 05:43 PM

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I like this LKY quote on producing smart babies:

“If you don’t include your women graduates in your breeding pool and leave them on the shelf, you would end up a more stupid society… So what happens? There will be less bright people to support dumb people in the next generation. That’s a problem.”

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post Mar 31 2015, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(kron_ka @ Mar 31 2015, 11:54 AM)
In the accountancy line?

I also heard is it true, if a malaysian guy earn MYR 10k, he apply job to spore, they will hire him at 25% X MYR 10k/2.65 ?

They will translate from our MYR salary?
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It shouldn't be that way. Should be paid at market rate

You should demand for the budget that management set aside for that position
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post Apr 4 2015, 12:03 PM

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QUOTE(Lefty @ Apr 3 2015, 10:36 PM)
anyone had any idea what is the fair rate for a Sr.Engineer with 6 years exp and a MBA rate in Singapore manufacturing line. 

Seems that they are pressing my price quite a lot compare to Malaysia pay.

What is the fair factor ? is it current MYR salary x 0.9 ? or x 0.8 ? x 0.7?
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I knew a senior engineer when she was offered inter company transfer from Msia to Spore the HR offered 30% decrease in dollar to dollar figure

Rm10k become SGD 7k for eg.

But that was like 3 years ago when conversion rate was just 2.40

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post Apr 4 2015, 12:08 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Apr 4 2015, 09:00 AM)
libragurlshirl personally I think it's a ridiculous concept that a family member must accompany a grown up adult overseas to study. I'm the oldest in my family and if any of my 4 younger siblings request something like that I'd be like yeah right, you're a fully grown man/woman now, time to learn to stand on your own two feet.

Having said that, if moving to SG is a better career move for you anyways then I don't see why not. While it's more difficult to get a job in SG now thanks to the extra wayang step companies have to do for the FCF, the door isn't closed yet. For me my best luck in job search has been posting my CV on LinkedIn and efinancialcareers, applying for jobs there and waiting for recruiters to call me.

Of course one commonly accepted thing is that it's easier for you to quit your KL job and come to SG for the job hunt. How much easier is anyone's guess. Malaysians are only allowed to stay in SG for 60days in every 90days period (max 30 days at a time).
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Not ridiculuous la. This is Asian value. Unlike Caucasian, age 16 will be ask to move out from parents house to stand on your own feet.

My brother when pursuing his Master I invite him to stay in my house, reduce his financial burden.


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