Hi, I got a job offer in Indonesia, working at the Bekasi Region east of Jakarta.

I wonder any online resources or groups available which is more catered to Malaysians working there. So far major facebook group are filled with western expat and most post are domestic workers asking for jobs.

you shouldnt go then

Any reason?

There's an Indonesian expat here in Malaysia that frequents the forum. I'll tag her for you Daprind - maybe you can connect and ask her for her perspective (on why she came over) and perhaps you can then frame that for context as to why you might wanna do the opposite?

Salam pak

Oh! Bro, you have lots of experience with Indo… you can certainly help TS

GO SG WORK ALSO NO fren
all work for money only

But with Sg, can easily hop over to JB for cheap makan and massage…..

Oops sorry. Seems like TS situation is complete opposite of mine. I never had any experience working in Indonesia before cause since young I have been thrown overseas (1998 sucks!). Unfortunately, I can't give advice.

Ah, OK... thanks for replying anyway!

In short, money. Compensation will be paid in USD with expat package with housing and transport provided.
Why Indonesia, because it's for a tobacco company and I had prior experience.

Salam

This post has been edited by Mixxomon: May 10 2024, 09:39 AM

Thanks for the clarification. IMVHO, I think your package sounds excellent. Expat packages are hard to find now, and your remuneration is in USD.

I’d worry about finding Malaysian friends later, if I were you, and grab this opportunity first haha.

Congratulations and good luck bro!

Thank you so much for the kind words.
I think friends will eventually come too, just thought a few acquaintances to teach me the ropes around Indonesia at the early stage will be helpful if not I'm going to just assume Indonesia is just Malaysia with a slightly different Bahasa.

You can try this section:
https://forum.lowyat.net/Expatriates

Hope it helps.

Hey mixximon. I think its must be a month you been there. May i know how your life there?. Mingle well with local?

Hey there,

I've yet to move there. Still awaiting my Indonesia work permit which should be ready by this week or July, then I'll head there in mid August.

Ahh i see. Better learn some of the language right now. Hope you like it there.

Bro you already there??. Why i more cemas than you

This post has been edited by kesvani: Jul 26 2024, 11:40 PM

Yeah, you seem to be more invested in my relocation more than myself. Are you staying there?

I just got my work permit few weeks back. Will fly to Indonesia come Mid August.

Because i want to know how you going to adapt to live there. Curious