Just incase anyone needs this info. Malaysian immigration will allow you to fly back to Australia as long as you have Aus citizenship, PR or work permit.

The only problem is getting an airline to fly to Australia. It's unlikely that there will be flights as there are much less people flying now. I flew last week and my MAS flight had only like 70 people to Melbourne.

There are no AirAsia flights now. Only Malaysian airline flights to Australia at the moment and is limited.

Best for everyone to fly after the corona period unless if it's important. Gotta consider the two way quarantine flying back and forth which forces you to stay at a designated location for weeks. People returning to Malaysia will have to quarantine and same for those who return to Australia as well.

I have to stay at Crowne Plaza hotel for 2 weeks with food delivered 3 times a day and one laundry a week. It's a 4.5 star hotel so it's quite comfy with a good view facing Crown Casino and Yarra River. I see other folks placed at Hilton and Sheraton too on the news lol. Everything is paid by the government using taxpayers money so no complains other than being stuck in the hotel lol.

Luckily they allow us to buy stuffs online from Woolies to be delivered to our hotel. Friends and family can send stuffs as well but they gotta be clearly packaged. There are also calls asking about our condition, whether we need any support, any allergies, any medical needs and etc lol.

If the price you paid for your ticket is above average usual price, best to get a refund.
Instead of changing my MAS ticket, I have my ticket refunded by MAS because I paid a higher price for it previously compared to the usual fare price.

And guess what, because of stronger MYR, I actually get more AUD than what I paid for initially. Forex win!

AirAsia might be able to refund, but they won’t refund cash, but instead they will usually refund you “AirAsia credits”

Which means credits that you can only use to book future AA flights. I’m not sure if anyone successfully manage to get cash refund

Does anyone know if we're allowed to go on housing inspections or to go around looking to buy a car during the lockdown ? am in Melbourne btw. Rents seems to be crashing too.

Property agents are allowed to hold housing inspections cause its part of their job. But I wonder if it would be fine to go for these inspections. I guess housing would be considered as essential? lol.

Im guessing looking for a car is not essential but then again I might be wrong.. don't wanna get fined $1000aud+ for nothing lmao.

That's interesting.. sounds like you guys there are able to roam around freely.  I assumed the lockdown would be strictly enforced in Sydney considering the number of cases there. I've been reading the news where police are giving fines out to people going out without a valid reason so that kinda spooked me haha. But of course the ones who got fined had stupid reasons like meeting a tinder date lol.

I thought the Australian banks gave a 6 months deferment on loans without compounding interest? so technically landlords would still be able to withstand their loans during this downturn and wouldn't need to sell? But I guess no one likes to lose money having an empty property. The situation is kinda depressing for the economy in the whole world to be honest as several of my tenants in Malaysia has been asking for discounts and rental deferments. Worse case is having a property empty at this time as the demand is dramatically reduced. Businesses will most likely freeze any expansion plans making it harder to rent out commercial properties. 

Rents decreasing makes senses considering people on student visas, temporary visas and tourists are not allowed into the country now so a reduced demand. Even new migrants wouldn't likely make the move to here now. My lease is ending soon so I'm gonna hunt for a more affordable property lol. For those of you who have loads of cash floating around, I guess it's time to buy lol..

Hope everyone is doing well, it looks like the situation here (in Sydney) is loosening up a little. I saw loads of people in the shopping mall queueing up to go into Woolies last Sat.

WA has also announced lockdown easing which looks positive for the country.

We've done pretty well all things considered.

Can't wait to go out for a good dinner.

I hope you all realise the relaxation is NOT going back to what was before....there will be a new norm, of persistent and consistent physical distancing in public....otherwise it will spike again, multiple waves....

I keep my MY number active and able to receive TAC with it

Bro,... I guessed if you are not able to apply for a permanent normal line, then this is the only way to go. Do yuor best to ensure you can log in to a website in order to be able to make payments.

Otherwise, you need someone onsite to help you with this in Msia.

I am experiencing the same thing as you are experiencing now with my Canadian phone.

I plan to drive in Australia, do I need to apply international license or just normal Malaysia license will do?

Anyone have any insights on worsening the residential rental market in Australia? Which places would have a stronger rental demand atm?

With the corona pandemic and travel ban, I foresee international students renting to dry up in the coming year. I guess a safe bet would be a place closer to the CBD where demand would be much higher?

I see. Your siggy says you've been in Aus since 1981.. that's a very lonngg time.  Surprised to see you still hanging in LYN forum after so long.

Are you a Malaysian whom migrated to Australia and now want to come back for retirement life? If you are, I think it is the right move as cost of living is believed to be cheaper here. With AUD spent in MYR, i think you will a luxurious lifestyle.

Yes there are still flights betwen Malaysia and Aus. You could track MAS website on a daily basis or just subscribe to the australian consular email where they will send updates whenever there is a flight going on. AHCKL.Consular@dfat.gov.au

Thanks for sharing the info. Spoken to the migration agent and we were recommended to go 491 route. 189/190 need miracle. Haha...

We are also late thirties, going 40s. I don't think we have the luxury of time. Like you said 10 points is a lot. Maybe we are around the 75 to 80 bar. Not great, we know.

If we miss the opening, don't know if whether need to wait to 2021. Just going with the flow now at best we can. Unfortunately we are not rich investor. A lot of thought in our mind which can be scary. Earning less. Buying 1st home late. No relative close by. We have families in Queensland and Victoria, but not in the regional areas.

Hi all, I’m a student and will be graduating this year. Since Malaysian driving license is not valid for me to use anymore and I have to get a Victorian driving license (I’m in Victoria). Just wanna ask how the driving test gonna be like for us? Do I have to sit for paper test like undang in Malaysia or I just have to drive around with the officer sitting beside me?

Good morning,..

If you intend to drive in Aust for more than three months, you will need to sit for a highway code test at the Motor Vehicles Registry (MVR) Office. This test will be conducted on a PC inside a cubicle in which you will sit by yourself. There is a time limit for your to complete this test, and you will be required to have a number of right answers,.. I can't remember the number here,.. but my wife, and my kids did theirs with one try. I think you are allowed more than one try.

For the on=the=road, you will do the normal drive on the road with the examiner sitting beside you. You can use your own car if you wished to, and you will need to make an appointment with an examiner who will meet you at the MVR Office.

If you are holding an SG Driving Licence, you can convert over into an Aussie Driving Licence without the everything I said above, if your're holding a Msian DL, you'll have to do the above.

Above are quite standard if you intend to drive a normal private passenger car on a highway, but the rules are slightly different if you intend to ride a bike. I'm not too sure of all the rules for a bike,.. need to ask my boy....

Bear in mind if you intend to drive for motorsports, there are other things you will need to fulfill before you can bring your car onto the lapsprint circuit.

Hope my explanations above helps,...