Wah....so many malaysian come to singapore work

Yalor, why suddenly so many Malaysians came to SG? Brunei oso hav the same exchange rate as SG but not many Malaysians going there given the cost of living there is very low. Rent one room cost only RM200 per mth after conversion.

I wonder if the exchange rate is like 10 yrs ago of RM1.70 to $1.00, will there still be any Malaysians coming here to cari makan…???

Yalor, why suddenly so many Malaysians came to SG? Brunei oso hav the same exchange rate as SG but not many Malaysians going there given the cost of living there is very low. Rent one room cost only RM200 per mth after conversion.

I wonder if the exchange rate is like 10 yrs ago of RM1.70 to $1.00, will there still be any Malaysians coming here to cari makan…???

whoever interest to play basketball this coming saturday morning @ Tg Pagar can contact me. 

its at suntec comex iirc gonna sign up for new starhub bb

Please tell me more detail of this. Thanks 

Let's continue our discussion here. I'm trying my best to pull out information from the first thread and summarize it here for easy reference. If you wish your posts to be added, you can PM me so I can insert here. Hopefully this thread can also be used to organize gatherings, makan/drinking sessions and sports meet-ups.

FAQs

Employments:
Job opportunities are still good. Those with higher education level/experience stand a better chance and command a higher starting pay. Good command of English in resume writing or interview is a huge benefit. The following are the list of available online job sites:
1. Jobstreet
2. Contact Singapore
3. Jobs Central
4. JobsDB

Various employment passes are available to enable you to work in Singapore depending on your skills and pay. Employers will help you in the application of passes. Your job is however pending on the approval of the pass. Information of types of passes are available through MOM's website. Do not worry of what passes you get. Eventually all will allow you to work in SG. Some do fuss about it due to "status" and extra benefits (i.e: credit card and contract phone applications). Just be hardworking and move up the passes or apply directly for PR few years down the road.

All you need to know about PR application and requirements are available here: http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=151&secid=150

Please take note that ex Singaporean PRs who renounced their status without serving the National Service will have their job and employment pass applications greatly degraded.

<Need more information on salary bracket and range in different industries to expand. Contributions greatly appreciated>

CPF and Taxes:
Malaysians working under employment/work passes are exempted from paying CPF. Singapore PRs have to contribute to CPF according to the rates found here: http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/Members/Gen-Info/C...es/ContriRa.htm

As for the complicated tax returns, i'll just provide the website so everyone can search under their own categories. http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page01.aspx?id=88

Accomodations:
HDBs everywhere!    Prime and new areas should cost around SGD450-600 per room (with or without utilities). You can still find sub SGD400 per room in remote or rundown areas. If you can afford the luxury, apartments and condos are the way to go. SGD800-1200 per room is the current market price. Normally comes with swimming pool and gym facilities.

Below are some useful sites:
http://www.flatsdb.com/
http://www.hdbflat.blogspot.com/
http://singapore.roomsdb.net/
http://easyroommate.com.sg/ (looks more like a dating site  )
http://www.sg-house.com/

Transportation:
No need to describe any further. Been compared and discussed too many times between SG and MY. In SG, you can be anywhere in the island just by using public transport. The all too convenient EZ link card can be used in both MRT and bus (even McD yeah!). For places out of reach, taxi is the answer. Don't worry, you won't get touted with expensive fares. They are a bunch of professionals with accurate meters. First entry onto cab is SGD2.80 or SGD3.00. The rest runs on meter plus any surcharges from tolls, airport surcharge or stopping period. If you are travelling in group of 4, taxi is the cheaper option on certain routes compared to others.

SBS bus maps: http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/iris3/nextbus.aspx
MRT maps: http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/images/tn_networkmap_big.jpg

Malaysians can drive in cars/bikes to work in SG. For SG PRs, you have to drive singapore registered vehicles. More info here: http://www.lta.gov.sg/motoring_matters/ind...oring_guide.htm

Expenses:
This is very subjective depending on the spending power of different individuals. But here are the basic breakdowns on rough estimates:
1. Accoms SGD600 (varies)
2. Food SGD500 (varies)
3. Transport SGD60
4. Entertainment SGD300 (strip it off if wanna save)
5. Shopping $$$

Forummers in SG:
1. nick (nicvoo) - work at jurong/bt merah (till end of august) bugis/lavender (beginning sept); stay at tampines
2. wen (wyy) - work at outram; stay outram/tiong bahru
3. Louis (louismhc) - work at Tampines; stay at Tampines
4. Daniel (yrh0413) - work at Jurong East, stay at Marine Parade Rd
5. saintcute - work at harbourfront, stay at serangoon
6. nameless - work at NYP Ang Mo Kio/Tanjong Pagar, stay at Commonwealth
7. jeremy (ilikehandphones) - work at clementi, stay at admiralty drive

<Greatly appreciated for those who wants to contribute as it is easier to keep in contact or require direct response from a particular member. Make a reply in this thread or PM me for your names to be up in the list>

Gathering plans:
Woohooo! I'm saving the best for this slot. Let's organize something; from makan to parties to sports.

Gathering 22nd, 23rd or 24th: would-be-organiser: saintcute, interested members: wyy, louismhc

Basketball, undecided: players are chrisky and ahwai_83

Tennis: annie
Feel free to contribute and ammend any inaccuracies. THX! Let's roll.

go to here http://www.ica.gov.sg/e_services_overview....d=303&secid=302

click on "Naturalisation Eligibility Tool"

if you don't get a green light chances are if u apply you will fail.

i don't think it is a law. But if fail, ICA will give u a letter, tell u that after how many months u can try to apply again.
my friend apply after 5 months working in Singapore, approved
I think the most secure guideline is 6 month lo, although some say after 3 months can apply already

i'm interested~~~but dunno the way n also duno ned ot or not..hehe
;-p
cc how~~wat time u playing??

ferdinand(washabushi)
stay at bukit batok work at toh guan(jurong east)
interested in running, bowling basketball long time no play
http://www.swingkpe.com.sg/
by the way i also know few other LYN forummer in sg...met em b4 too~

Please take note that ex Singaporean PRs who renounced their status without serving the National Service will have their job and employment pass applications greatly degraded.

ferdinand(washabushi)
stay at bukit batok work at toh guan(jurong east)
interested in running, bowling basketball long time no play
http://www.swingkpe.com.sg/
by the way i also know few other LYN forummer in sg...met em b4 too~

can i ask work in singapore need to apple permit or visa mah?
or just passport?

If cross the bridge from johor everyday-how to chop passport?

How about if stay in singapore, but malaysian citizen?

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Added on August 19, 2008, 1:21 pmand what is the meaning of this?
working in singapore also need to join their national service ah?

long time didn't hear from you man.. how's it going !

How are you!!
Long time no news.....
  what ur doin?

Wow this looks like a huge Marathon.
http://www.swingkpe.com.sg/
Any gathering going on that day?