Wrong understanding.
Less than 183 days, tax as non-resident
More than 183 (inclusive) days, tax as tax resident

Pay tax in MY is subjective, i.e. whether u still have taxable income in MY such as business, rental etc. In simpler way, income in SG is taxable in SG, not MY.

Whatever u want to know is in IRAS website:
https://www.iras.gov.sg/IRASHome/Individual...s--Foreigners-/

Generally, if u work less than 183 days, and continue on employment (e.g. not leaving SG), IRAS will 'hold-off' your tax deduction to the following year. As such your first year income (less than 183 days) will be included in second year tax. It will be calculated based on yearly income, so u dont have to worry about IRAS counting both period income as one year income. But again, this is 'general' practice, IRAS have discretion to tax exercise.
U can use 'excel' file in the website to estimate your tax.

As above. If the person decides to leave SG and work less than 183 days, full impact 15% tax rate (company will withhold salary and made the payment, remainder will be credited to u).


Depends, IRAS will send letter & notification to your mailing and email address. People can choose to pay via GIRO (aka standing instruction) or 'lump-sum' one off.
If GIRO, IRAS will deduct from your bank account over 10 months period (e.g. 1k = 100 x 10 months). IRAS letter to u will inform how much total & installment amount (zero interest for installment). This will continue on sebsequent year, e.g. IRAS will notify u on tax amount and deduction over the period of time. U dont have to 're-do' GIRO part (u need to 'redo' GIRO part again if u choose to change bank to deduct).
If 'lump-sum', then every year to perform 'manual' payment process based on tax amount that IRAS send to u.
Unlike Malaysia, SG doesn't practice PCB/MTD - no direct deduction from salary.

As above, depends.

Nope, u wont be tax flat non-resident tax 15%. I am not tax expert, I assume IRAS will use your 2020 annual income bracket for 2019 taxable income (u can call or email IRAS if u like to know exact answer). And yes, u will start pay tax in 2021 for 2019 (less 183 days) + FY2020 income.

no

Hahah I like this comment very much.
PR for $100 is indeed very very affordable. The benefits of having PR vs. $100 is negligible.

I will stick to RM15k for many reasons - some of them already shared by others, and many more from previous pages.
If u don't have family (i.e. parents, siblings etc.) and close friends in KL, then come SG.
If u like driving and stay nice and big condo/property, then don't come to SG.
If u like reliable and great public transport, then come SG.
If u like fast internet, safe environment for day-to-day, then come SG.
If u like job security then don't come SG.
If u enjoy food and mamak in KL, then u should consider twice.
Lastly, it is about what u really want - lifestyle vs. money - is it worth? only u can answer that.
The above is personal view based on experience living here.
Peace

Instarem and SingX rates are usually better (sometime flat) than money changer (based on my experience for past 1+ year). And save time and effort and risk-free.
Recently Instarem rates are better than SingX. I have both accounts for comparison.

This post has been edited by WallChecker: May 2 2020, 04:52 PM

Correct answer here - it depends what your status.
If u are EP or any other work pass holders - once u are out, u cant come back.. until MOM ease immigration restriction. Currently those outside SG on these passes unable return, only essential services get 'entry approval'.
If u are PR, can return SG and get 14 days SHN.

There is ONE big difference, job security not only CPF. Without PR company need to apply work pass and with ICA & MOM restriction over these few years, work passes are being reviewed tightly. Also, CPF comprises of 20% self (capped at 6k) + 17% employer, which can be used to buy property as well. Not to mentioned CPF contribution is non-taxable.


Good luck.. Hopefully it get approved within 3 months. Employment letter for verification still needed once its approved as mentioned by another poster above.

Exactly my thought. Many people didn't get increment and little to no bonus during pandemic time.

If no career consideration and political consideration - RM7.5k is better. Lifestyle SGD4k vs. RM7.5k is different.

MY might live comfortable = is not might, is definitely. RM7.5k, can easily own a decent size condo & owned car.
SGD4k = rent room in SG. no personal space 365 days a year. Live as foreigner (not expat) in foreign country.

Yes, u can buy gadget and phone cheaper, but do u buy every month? no.. but owning a house (pay mortgage) and car (that u can drive around from KL to PD to Penang) is very different. Pay mortgage = u owning the house, can sell or rent out later. Pay room in SG, is still renting room, no freedom. SGD4k cannot afford buy house in SG, rent studio also difficult, master room maybe still can but lesser saving.

Big different when u stay 150sqft - 300sqft room vs. owning condo 1100-1200sqft condo in KL with 2-3 bedrooms and living hall.

Not saying SG not good - just purely answering strategist's question.

This post has been edited by WallChecker: Sep 16 2021, 09:30 PM

Whichever u like bro, your definition of 'live comfortable' what u think. If anyone that like to rent a room (can't even afford small house) and travel overseas, buy anything they please, sure go ahead. I cannot brain how renting a room vs. owning private condo is better live comfortable - as you like bro.

political consideration aside like what I mentioned earlier, and without considering career progression what the poster said.