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 Working in Singapore V19, All About Living in The Little Red Dot

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WallChecker
post Feb 16 2017, 11:49 PM

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QUOTE(TheReaderReads @ Feb 16 2017, 12:01 PM)
I got SG EP

looking to move to a higher paying industry like in the BANKING SECTOR

got mou? ada lubang?

I am in construction btw
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Banking/Financial industry is overrated. First, not everyone in the industry earn that much (some people just act like they earn a lot but no saving/asset at all or they are rich first and then banker). Second, retrenchment/lay-off is happening almost everyday, go check stats by MOM see how many % of total from this industry. Third, Google how well they perform and what's their payout, mostly declined % YoY and/or being fined big sum $$$.
Nevertheless, it is still okay but no longer like last time anymore.
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post Feb 17 2017, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(larilagilaju @ Feb 16 2017, 08:08 PM)
Hi. Today is my 3rd day working in SG.

Other than DBS, POSB also offer free remit to Malaysia right?

How much do I need to open POSB or DBS account?
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QUOTE(Flash90 @ Feb 16 2017, 11:42 PM)
Hi guys, for a start i believe opening a bank account with POSB/DBS is easiest right?
Anyone knows the details like what do I need to provide to the bank to open an account?
Do I need to provide an address in Sg?
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just sharing, ep holder here.
i just apply for POSB Everyday Savings Account through online and get approved recently.
main purpose of this application is to use their remit service.
no deposit is needed. key in the required details into the online application form then finally upload the captured/scanned image of your IC/Passport & EP, front and rear.
for my case i do provide an address as im staying here.
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post Feb 17 2017, 09:47 AM

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QUOTE(QianYu @ Feb 16 2017, 08:34 PM)
Hi @KilJim thanks for the enlightenment. Hopefully I can secure a job there soon. Any idea if sporean audit firms are keen on hiring msian auditors? biggrin.gif
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From big 4? Or medium firm?
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post Feb 17 2017, 04:56 PM

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Anyone interested for FirstCoach ticket from Bangsar to Novena 6.30pm this Sunday 19Feb?
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post Feb 18 2017, 07:19 AM

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QUOTE(WallChecker @ Feb 13 2017, 12:10 AM)
I would assume u mean zero chance of Malaysian EP rejection - It is up to u, if u don't feel comfortable then wait until EP is approved. But no one can confirm EP application is 100% approved until it is approved by MOM, so tell that to your headhunter.
The second part is very personal, u have to read up many pages of this thread of previous versions to understand more. In KL, if u are single and earning RM10k plus, u can live comfortably owning a car and one decent condo (500k to 800k). And u still have some saving if u are good in managing expenses. U get to see your family, your partner (or wife) / kids, friends and so on. In SG, if u are single, earning SGD8k, u will be renting a place first (Whichever u like HDB or Studio/condo etc), but u will be far away from home. Traveling back home cost money and time. If this is not an issue that is fine. But people here mostly uses public transport to work (Yes, it is way much better than KL) even those earning 15k and above. Owning a car is expensive and eat up your gross income. A decent private condo usually priced around 800k to few mills (Expert here correct me if I am wrong), and prime location is easily 1.2 mill and above. U can read more yourself by Google on housing here.

Nevertheless, personally if I am in your shoe, I will take this offer up because in long-run working in SG is way valuable than in MY. I don't mean kopitiam "Woah this person work in SG etc etc.." but from personal profile to corporate perspective on u when u return to MY (If u return).
I am sure he wanted to say 10k and above per month.. I don't think anyone will take SGD8k vs. MYR100k per month  biggrin.gif
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šŸ‘Thanks for being advice man, appreciate that
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post Feb 20 2017, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(Fiona Chin @ Feb 16 2017, 02:54 PM)
BANKING SECTOR so good? You see good only. We swap la I want go construction but I don't have SG EP.

I know how to tie rebar with the the cable and lay brick one leh wah lao. Painting also can. 3-4 years experience on site. Got opening?
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Please better you dont join.

After ur salary 14k sgd per month spoil market only.. sure cant win job company fold and close shop.
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post Feb 20 2017, 01:53 PM

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Guys,

Would like to ask, if I fly from KLIA / Subang Airport to Singapore Changi airport?
When I reached Changi airport, can I buy free duty alcohol? Or would I passby 1 free duty shop?
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post Feb 20 2017, 01:58 PM

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QUOTE(OldKidz @ Feb 20 2017, 01:53 PM)
Guys,

Would like to ask, if I fly from KLIA / Subang Airport to Singapore Changi airport?
When I reached Changi airport, can I buy free duty alcohol? Or would I passby 1 free duty shop?
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post Feb 20 2017, 02:04 PM

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QUOTE(OldKidz @ Feb 20 2017, 01:53 PM)
Guys,

Would like to ask, if I fly from KLIA / Subang Airport to Singapore Changi airport?
When I reached Changi airport, can I buy free duty alcohol? Or would I passby 1 free duty shop?
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QUOTE(huaweie5830 @ Feb 20 2017, 01:58 PM)
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nope you are not allowed to, u cannot buy duty free alcohol on flights to and fro malaysia in changi, but you can buy in malaysia when you land from sg. sg does not allow duty free purchase for passengers coming in from malaysia. even in batam u have to be away 72 hours or was it 48 hours before you are allowed to buy duty free.

This post has been edited by someone_stupid: Feb 20 2017, 02:05 PM
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post Feb 20 2017, 02:41 PM

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QUOTE(someone_stupid @ Feb 20 2017, 02:04 PM)
nope you are not allowed to, u cannot buy duty free alcohol on flights to and fro malaysia in changi, but you can buy in malaysia when you land from sg. sg does not allow duty free purchase for passengers coming in from malaysia. even in batam u have to be away 72 hours or was it 48 hours before you are allowed to buy duty free.
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Hi, so you mean that we could not purchase any duty free goods from changi to malaysia? I am planning to get a carton of cigarette when I am going back Malaysia from Changi. blink.gif
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QUOTE(ljmljm @ Feb 20 2017, 02:41 PM)
Hi, so you mean that we could not purchase any duty free goods from changi to malaysia? I am planning to get a carton of cigarette when I am going back Malaysia from Changi.  blink.gif
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He means entering SG from MY, you cannot buy duty free
Going back into MY is no problem
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post Feb 20 2017, 02:45 PM

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QUOTE(ljmljm @ Feb 20 2017, 02:41 PM)
Hi, so you mean that we could not purchase any duty free goods from changi to malaysia? I am planning to get a carton of cigarette when I am going back Malaysia from Changi.  blink.gif
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i bought cigarettes for relative before last year.
it was SG-MY, they requested for my boarding pass (i think) but did not stop me.
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post Feb 20 2017, 02:47 PM

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QUOTE(KilJim @ Feb 20 2017, 02:44 PM)
He means entering SG from MY, you cannot buy duty free
Going back into MY is no problem
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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Feb 20 2017, 02:45 PM)
i bought cigarettes for relative before last year.
it was SG-MY, they requested for my boarding pass (i think) but did not stop me.
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Oh, sorry, saw it wrongly as "to and fro" . Thanks for the information.
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post Feb 20 2017, 02:48 PM

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QUOTE(ljmljm @ Feb 20 2017, 02:41 PM)
Hi, so you mean that we could not purchase any duty free goods from changi to malaysia? I am planning to get a carton of cigarette when I am going back Malaysia from Changi.  blink.gif
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QUOTE(KilJim @ Feb 20 2017, 02:44 PM)
He means entering SG from MY, you cannot buy duty free
Going back into MY is no problem
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QUOTE(crazy25kid @ Feb 20 2017, 02:45 PM)
i bought cigarettes for relative before last year.
it was SG-MY, they requested for my boarding pass (i think) but did not stop me.
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ok here's the scenario. talking about alcohol yea since #alcoholisfriend rclxm9.gif

arriving in singapore from malaysia
- you are not allowed to buy IN CHANGI
- there's no guarantee singapore customs will not tax you if you buy from malaysia

arriving in malaysia from singapore
- you can buy anything you want IN KLIA/PEN/IPOH or any other airport in malaysia

transiting in singapore from malaysia
- you are allowed to buy cause your final destination is not insgapore
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post Feb 20 2017, 02:53 PM

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QUOTE(someone_stupid @ Feb 20 2017, 02:48 PM)
ok here's the scenario. talking about alcohol yea since #alcoholisfriend rclxm9.gif

arriving in singapore from malaysia
- you are not allowed to buy IN CHANGI
- there's no guarantee singapore customs will not tax you if you buy from malaysia

arriving in malaysia from singapore
- you can buy anything you want IN KLIA/PEN/IPOH or any other airport in malaysia

transiting in singapore from malaysia
- you are allowed to buy cause your final destination is not insgapore
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Noted and Thank you for the info thumbsup.gif
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post Feb 20 2017, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(someone_stupid @ Feb 20 2017, 02:48 PM)
ok here's the scenario. talking about alcohol yea since #alcoholisfriend rclxm9.gif

arriving in singapore from malaysia
- you are not allowed to buy IN CHANGI
- there's no guarantee singapore customs will not tax you if you buy from malaysia

arriving in malaysia from singapore
- you can buy anything you want IN KLIA/PEN/IPOH or any other airport in malaysia

transiting in singapore from malaysia
- you are allowed to buy cause your final destination is not insgapore
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Arriving in singapore from malaysia - can buy duty paid alcohol. They don't sell cigarette at the DFS arrival side.

Arriving in malaysia from singapore - can buy in Changi airport for duty free alcohol and cigarette, how much you can buy depend on the country you going. Changi staff will remind about the quota but still let you buy if you willing to pay tax when you land. 1 litre for Malaysia. I always buy in Changi because they have more choices.
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QUOTE(ljmljm @ Feb 20 2017, 02:53 PM)
Noted and Thank you for the info  thumbsup.gif
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In fact, yesterday I just flew in from MY to SG, yes you can't buy hard liquor, but the DFS people tell me they absorb the duty for wines / beers (confirm again when u ask).

Bought a longchamp bag also from Malaysia, didn't have problem on the duty side.

The only problem is cigarette, cannot buy from Malaysia to SG.
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post Feb 20 2017, 03:33 PM

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In Malaysia, you have more choices of alcohol --> illegal non-duty paid one. I yet to find those in S'pore
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post Feb 20 2017, 04:40 PM

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"Mr Heng announces a Personal Income Tax Rebate of 20 % of tax payable, capped at $500, for tax residents for income earned in 2016.Ā  "

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sing...0-capped-at-500
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QUOTE(poor_engineer @ Feb 20 2017, 04:40 PM)
"Mr Heng announces a Personal Income Tax Rebate of 20 % of tax payable, capped at $500, for tax residents for income earned in 2016.Ā  "

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sing...0-capped-at-500
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