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haya	Feb 25 2024, 10:02 AM Return to original view \| Post #1
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(hksgmy @ Feb 24 2024, 08:32 AM) Bro, those are depressing stats for Malaysians! 2% from Rest of the World corralled for vetting vs 74% flagged from Malaysia... WTF did we do to piss them off so much!? http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinosrch...iew=date-latest Go and look at the number of Malaysian's applying for 'asylum' in Australia and clogging up the system. http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2023/4584.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2023/4512.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/...A/2023/4059.htm http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2023/4563.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2023/4573.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2023/2350.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/...2023/2431.html: This one was hilarious: QUOTE There were no issues preventing clear communication through the interpreter, notwithstanding that, at one stage, there was a need for the interpreter to let a vocally assertive cat out of the room in which he was interpreting. This did not in any way compromise the hearing. I invited the interpreter to let the cat return if, say, she started meowing from the other side of his door, which I anticipated she might do imminently, but no such occasion arose. http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2023/1509.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2022/4702.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2022/5080.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2022/4703.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2022/4872.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2022/4574.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/.../2022/5275.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/...2022/4188.html: Just because you're a ethnic Chinese professing the Christian faith doesn't mean you qualify for asylum lah. It is clearly a syndicate doing this. 99% of these people have no ability to even understand what they're doing/in front of a Tribunal, but Rule of Law due process still needs to be followed. Some of the poeple don't even turn up to their immigration hearing. Once their asylum claim is rejected they file a appeal, knowing it can take _years_ to be heard. So with this additional time bought, they work, earn AUD, save up money, and then leave Australia back to Malaysia based on immigration records. Honestly, spend a few hours reading AATA judgements involving refuee claims from Malaysia passport holders, and you'd understand why.
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haya	Apr 25 2024, 06:53 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #2
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(limeuu @ Apr 25 2024, 05:07 PM) It's not SQ's fault. They use the standard "given name": "middle name": "surname" format in all their interfaces. So most people follow that with Ah Kow:blank: Tan in their KF registration or bookings, which I also did. Then when I realised the problem with the Malaysia passport name system, I cannot change because then I cannot link my bookings with my KF account. In the past, boarding passes with a name like "Tan Ah Kow Ah Kow" will pass through all the hoops. That stopped after reopening after Covid, and I started getting griefs. I presume DIBP decided to tighten up border control with Malaysians. So the solution was to physically go to a KF counter, make an official change in KF membership name from Ah Kow: blank: Tan to GNU (given name unknown) Tan Ah Kow, . Then make sure my bookings are Tan Ah Kow, no given name. Then everything is hunky dory. Until someone decides to look at my IC, I suppose? Thankfully the Malaysian IC doesn't mean anything outside of Malaysia, so you should be fine
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haya	Apr 25 2024, 07:38 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #3
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(polarzbearz @ Apr 25 2024, 07:02 PM) Not just airlines system, I guarantee you I've spent countless hours in my career arguing with my global / European counterparts on the whole naming issue (or specifically the lack of proper FN/LN concepts in this part of the world). Even until today I see people, friends included, keying in their "First Name" with Tan and "Last Name" as Ah Kaw just because it looked natural to them. Don't get me started with Malay & Indian names with genderized "title" in between, or Chinese with nicknames (John Tan Ah Kaw). But yeah, coming back to passport/visa it's a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation. https://www.kalzumeus.com/2010/06/17/falseh...ve-about-names/ This should be mandatory reading for everyone. Anyone who has ever dealt with people from around the world will bang their heads at every single country's naming systems Japan: everyone's name is maximum 5 characters, like 喜多村英梨. What do you mean there's someone named アンワル・ビン・イブラヒム? Malaysia: My name Tan Ah Beng. First name = Tan. Middle Name = Ah. Last name= Beng. Here's Tan Ah Seng. First name = Tan Ah. Last name = Beng. Meet Chow Yun Fatt. First name = Fatt. Middle Name = Yun. Last name = Chow Australlia: What do you mean your surname is Loke? Your passport says "Anthony Loke Siew Fook", so it must me "Fook" UK: Welcome "Dayang Rosnah Abang Madeli". Your name is now 'Dayang' in your email, your name card, and your logon USA: Thanks for putting your life on the line in Afghanistan for us. Your name is now FNU https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/why-f...ies-in-the-u-s/ http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/local...-in-6881252.php https://www.sacbee.com/news/investigations/...le85861507.html https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/its-...ban-taking-over » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « “These are the people that have risked their lives and those of their families to help us,” Kriel says. “We’re kind of burdening them with this bizarre abbreviation instead of a first name. Whereas, suspected terrorists, who go by multiple names and multiple conventions, we have figured out how to deal with that in the terrorism watch lists.”
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haya	Apr 25 2024, 08:15 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #4
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(polarzbearz @ Apr 24 2024, 10:53 PM) If you join look at one of the big Malaysians in Australia FB group, the one in mandarin, you'll see all kind of things there then suddenly the clamp down on Malaysians does indeed make sense. Really memperxiasuikan https://www.facebook.com/groups/malaysianin...03839194095819/ See also: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=109216417
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haya	Apr 26 2024, 06:35 AM Return to original view \| Post #5
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Apr 25 2024, 08:21 PM) Already had issues when checking in on flights while I was in UK and Europe recently. I've learnt to always go early for flight check ins because there's definitely gonna be a delay due to our names. IC is another issue. My name has a hyphen in it and passport doesn't allow hyphens. This was an issue when I tried to convert my Malaysian driver license into NZ driver license. They said it's not the same person because driver license and passport name does not match QUOTE(hksgmy @ Apr 25 2024, 08:34 PM) Because of a hyphen!?!? How daft can this be?! Wait till your passport is in the format of Anthony Loke Siew Fook, your drivers licence is in the format of Anthony Siew Fook Loke, your Medicare card is in the format of Anthony S Loke, your bank card is in the format of Anthony Loke, and you need to do a police check (for non-migration related purposes) QUOTE(polarzbearz @ Apr 25 2024, 09:22 PM) I legit had a good laugh at those examples. I also remember arguing with my European counterparts about special symbols / characters in names and they're so certain that "there's no way anyone's name has special symbols" (ie below) CODE /'"- It depends on the country In Australia hyphens can't be used for names So you can't name your kid Jean-Pierre Bréhie But hyphenated surnames are okay. Hence you get Mike Cannon-Brookes Those who have hyphenated names and migrate to Australia, have very interesting experiences
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haya	May 2 2024, 11:48 AM Return to original view \| Post #6
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(polarzbearz @ May 2 2024, 11:30 AM) Just to update, got my 601 approved today after 11 days (or 8 working days). Now just need good flight / hotel deals If you don't mind a slight detour to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific is offering good deals to try and rebuild market share post-pandemic
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haya	May 2 2024, 12:25 PM Return to original view \| Post #7
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(rip_code @ May 2 2024, 12:18 PM) Visa about to expire next month. Any possibility to renew without doing from scratch again? I know last year I submitted all sort of docs. Not for the ETA (subclass 601) https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getti...ority-601#About "You can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa. You must apply for another visa."
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haya	May 7 2024, 02:43 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #8
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Jack Separuh @ May 7 2024, 02:37 PM) I'm applying for my Australian travel visa but i keep getting error message saying: "Not all required evidence has been provided. The department strongly recommends that all required evidence be provided before submitting to assist in processing the application" I've already attached the following documents: 1) 3 months savings bank statement (this is where my salary goes into) 2) 3 months credit Card statement 3) EPF/KWSP 2024 4) Mortgage Loan Statement and SPA 5) 3 months TNB bill 6) Fixed Deposits statements 7) 3 months payslip 8) Scanned passport and IC 9) Letter from Employer confirming employment 10) Approved Leave from Boss 11) Invitation letter from family member in Australia Apa lagi they mau? Is there any other documents I need to provide? Are you applying for 601 or 600?
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haya	May 7 2024, 02:49 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #9
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Jack Separuh @ May 7 2024, 02:44 PM) 601 I applied from the app at first. Then I got an emailed saying my application cannot be processed and then it auto apply 601 for me That's not how it works When you applied for the 601 ETA, if the feedback is "application cannot be processed", you probably have beenshuffled into the 600 tourist visa stream, which then makes sense if you are getting the "Not all required evidence has been provided. The department strongly recommends that all required evidence be provided before submitting to assist in processing the application" message. What exactly did you get back from immigration after the 601 application? Take a screenshot of the reply, redacting any PII? This post has been edited by haya: May 7 2024, 02:50 PM
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haya	May 7 2024, 03:10 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #10
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Jack Separuh @ May 7 2024, 03:08 PM) this was the email they sent to me. I didn't redact any info either Ah so it is the typical "we want more information" PDF After creating the ImmiAccount, er, account, did you then continue on the link in the PDF that says "Click on this link: ETA Form"? Because if you didn't, you end up on the application pathway for a 600. Yes the UX and UI for the ETA application for Malaysian's pulled for additional processing is very very bad.
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haya	May 7 2024, 03:14 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #11
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(hksgmy @ May 7 2024, 03:12 PM) Ah, OK... so that's the reason. See https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=109239786 and the posts after that As I said, UX and UI for the ETA application for Malaysian's pulled for additional processing is very very bad. Makes money for the Australian government when Malaysian's pay AUD190 for the 600 on top of the AUD20 they paid to lodge the 601.
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haya	May 10 2024, 08:38 AM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #12
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Jack Separuh @ May 9 2024, 03:53 PM) phew! so relieved!! My visa approved already!! Between application and grant, with the request for additional information in between, how long did it take you to get the 601 ETA?
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haya	May 10 2024, 10:24 AM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #13
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(Jack Separuh @ May 10 2024, 10:19 AM) submitted on evening of 7th May granted on the afternoon of 9th May Wow that's actually not bad. Better than the 4-5 weeks processing time in the past after submitting the additional information/documentation. Still a lot longer and more inconvenient than most of the other ETA eligible countries, but Malaysian passport holders have only their fellow countrymen/women to blame.
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haya	Jun 9 2024, 04:20 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #14
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kakikopiluwak @ Jun 9 2024, 11:22 AM) For payslips that is in Malay, any idea who is authorised to do a translation? On the Malaysian side, court translators. Find your nearest court complex. Charges vary depending on court location in my experience.
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haya	Jun 10 2024, 01:47 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #15
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(haya @ Apr 25 2024, 07:38 PM) https://www.kalzumeus.com/2010/06/17/falseh...ve-about-names/ This should be mandatory reading for everyone. Anyone who has ever dealt with people from around the world will bang their heads at every single country's naming systems Japan: everyone's name is maximum 5 characters, like 喜多村英梨. What do you mean there's someone named アンワル・ビン・イブラヒム? Malaysia: My name Tan Ah Beng. First name = Tan. Middle Name = Ah. Last name= Beng. Here's Tan Ah Seng. First name = Tan Ah. Last name = Beng. Meet Chow Yun Fatt. First name = Fatt. Middle Name = Yun. Last name = Chow Australlia: What do you mean your surname is Loke? Your passport says "Anthony Loke Siew Fook", so it must me "Fook" UK: Welcome "Dayang Rosnah Abang Madeli". Your name is now 'Dayang' in your email, your name card, and your logon USA: Thanks for putting your life on the line in Afghanistan for us. Your name is now FNU https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/why-f...ies-in-the-u-s/ http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/local...-in-6881252.php https://www.sacbee.com/news/investigations/...le85861507.html https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/its-...ban-taking-over » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « “These are the people that have risked their lives and those of their families to help us,” Kriel says. “We’re kind of burdening them with this bizarre abbreviation instead of a first name. Whereas, suspected terrorists, who go by multiple names and multiple conventions, we have figured out how to deal with that in the terrorism watch lists.” Sorry slight digression from topic, but on the topic of names: https://fedi.worf.win/notice/Ady0CnOa8KxG49l7aK Names are hard
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haya	Jun 15 2024, 06:47 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #16
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(kakikopiluwak @ Jun 15 2024, 06:41 PM) May I check for those submitting EPF Statements, did you get it translated? EPF statement is in BM Is this for the ETA (subclass 601)? Are they asking for EPF statements now? Or are you submitting on your own accord?
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haya	Jun 16 2024, 02:53 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #17
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(hksgmy @ Jun 15 2024, 09:04 PM) this so-called ETA is becoming more and more of a charade. It is still better than the visa subclass 600 process Go and talk to people holding passports from the other ASEAN countries on what they need to do for a subclass 600 to visit Australia as a tourist But can you fault Australia when Malaysian's abuse the system?
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haya	Jun 16 2024, 03:23 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #18
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(hksgmy @ Jun 16 2024, 03:04 PM) Actually I helped my helper apply for a 600 Visa and that approved after 3 days The information required to be submitted for a 600 vs a 601 pulled for additional processing for Malaysian holders, compare the 2. Also the cost of a 601 vs 600.
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haya	Jun 16 2024, 03:28 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #19
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(hksgmy @ Jun 16 2024, 03:24 PM) Yeah, but at least the processing time (at least for my helper who really didn’t have an option for an ETA) was determinable and didn’t require further input. Well nothing stopping Malaysian passport holders applying for a 600 if the ETA is so variable jojolicia liked this post
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haya	Jul 26 2024, 02:03 PM Return to original view \| IPv6 \| Post #20
Sarawakian first! Senior Member 2,067 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(amandalim @ Jul 26 2024, 01:16 PM) Quick question on ETA, after I submit my application through the app, I got an email asking me to submit further information through the ImmiAccount, but I couldn't retrieve my application using the "Import Application" link, it says my reference number could not be found. Did anyone encounter the same issue? Should I just start a new application throught the ImmiAccount website? https://malaysia.highcommission.gov.au/klpr...A.html#MoreInfo "You must use the link contained in the attachment sent to you by email to complete the ETA form online in ImmiAccount and attach all requested documents" See https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=109239786 and the posts after that As I said, UX and UI for the ETA application for Malaysian's pulled for additional processing is very very bad. Makes money for the Australian government when Malaysian's pay AUD190 for the 600 on top of the AUD20 they paid to lodge the 601.
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