Rent a room with someone taking the whole unit

Btw since 1 March 2016, landlords have to register your name under your accommodation - if gov happen to have a spotcheck and you're not staying in the address you provided to MOM, you'll have trouble when renewing/ getting your passes.

You sure M'sia doing much better?

If you are external contractor could be as low as 12-14 days. Direct employment normally 24-28 days. Then add on a few volunteering days, family leave days, childcare leave, etc -- can easily add up to 35++.

Disclaimer: I am real estate negotiator, not bank employee.