I think, I might be wrong, but some opinions about employing Malaysian PR.  some compaines - no need NS for male employee, no need to excuse them unlike Singaporeans.  advantages as can be seen.  but again not all like that.  PR can have better bargaining terms like locals, at least, 13month bonus is must in SG law on top of bonus if any should company do well. 

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For PR and locals, yes, in fact, its compulsary.  However, if you are on contract, I am not sure what is in the deal. So can't comment.  Locals do get that 13 month at the end of the year or as some chinese companies practice, near CNY.  However, some companies will try to be do something " bit of here and there" before giving you the full 13month.  My friend's company, only gives 1/2 month at year end and 1/2 at CNY.  But still pay 13 month.  those on contract,I believe its really in your contract, so can't ask for more. 

I work in Gov sector, although not consider civil servant, company tends to follow Gov direction. year end 13month is defaulted, then end March, depends on yourself, perofrmance bonus.  Private sector I don't know as I had already left ~14 yrs since joining this current company.  When I was out in industry, highest, was 2 months bonus, even during recession 13 month still apply.

13th months is not compulsory.
http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en...e_Payments.html
Annual Wage Supplement

Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) is commonly known as the 13th month payment. It is a single annual payment to employees that supplements the total amount of annual wage earned by them.

Payment of AWS depends on the contractual agreement between the employer and the employee i.e. whether it is provided for in the employment contract or collective agreement.

If it is not stipulated in the employment contract, AWS payment is subject to negotiation and mutual agreement between the employer and employee, or the trade union representing the employee.

An employer is not allowed to pay an AWS of more than three months' salary if:

    * He/she agreed (either by way of an employment contract or collective agreement) to pay an AWS of up to three months' wages before the commencement of the Employment (Amendment) Act 1988 on 16 August 1988.

      However, the employer can negotiate with the employee, or the trade union representing the employee, to vary the quantum.

An employer is not allowed to pay an AWS of more than one month's wage if he/she:

    * Has not paid any AWS prior to 16 August 1988.

If business results are exceptionally poor for any year, an employer may negotiate with the employees, or the trade union representing the employees, to adjust the AWS downwards.

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Added on September 1, 2008, 9:08 am
i am not an recruiter
but i know someone working in Xilinx. And their referral bonus is good.
so..just trying to earn some extra income.

Depending on which one you go, usually on the last day, clearance sales.... but I can't say all the time, went afew of tem, that's what they usually do.  If you can find things that are available in Sim Lim too, chances are they are much cheaper than SL.  That's why I go there shop when near to Fair period.

As for 13 month thing, SG Gov is trying to get companies to go onto variable component in their pay package.  All Gov sectors are doing it.  Besides the 13 month, if SG economy do well, Gov give out extra bonus on top of 13 month.  Part of the extra comes from these variable component.  in case of recession, Gov wil lcut the variable component, keeping the fixed salary alone. bonus of course, don't have, but 13 month is fixed.

No, I had worked with local companies and MNC too, both pay me 13 month.    One of the company, boss from HK, Malaysian machinists also get 13 month... in fact, minority were locals.  Sorry, I had not really refer to the guidelines for donkey years.... those days, it was a recommended guidelines only... but lots have changed including no. of leaves, no longer guidelines, but as a law now.  Some I don't really know what else is new and changed.  However, just now over news, Gov is seeking public feedback on employment issue, on what I don't know.  Tomorrow news paper I see can find anything about what they looking forward to change if any.

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Added on September 3, 2008, 12:24 am

I just tried, hope I don't mess up.  This variable component is something which SG Gov introduced beccause it claimed, heart ache to cut pay. So make some part of salary variable. when times are bad, only cut back on this variable portion (may varies ), not the fixed salary part.  Like Fuel surcharge.  Fuel price down, no need to charge, helps company to stay alive longer to ride out teh bad times by not giving out the variable portion instead of retrenching people, which is more drastic.  People loose their jobs, not even a single cent as income.  This was obvious in the last recession in SG... so SG Gov is urging companies to practice this to avoid retrenching workers.  In fact, all Gov related agencies follow this rule,  This has been practice for years even before I join the Gov service, something which had been implemented long ago during LKY's time, not sure GLC does that.

I work in Gov sector, my pay slip has it all stated clearly, what is variable and is not.  Bonus issued also inclusive of these variable component as a whole. So the variable part may be taken away because of that.  I think its part of the  guidelines, but now made law, practice in Gov sector and some unionised companies, bigger ones too, like SIA, etc...  I guess that's the reason why its not reflected in your appointment letter because it being variable component.

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I do see merits in the variable portion, just that I am afraid some companies may take advantage of the situation and take advantage of its workers.  So be sure what is written clearly if on contract. 
this morning, I chated with a foodcourt chinese national selling fishball noodle, she told me she is entitled to 13month bonus too.

Guys, do you ppl download those tvb series or any other movie using bit comet or xunlei?? Will be it get caught if we download using those client software?

Ya, datz rite. Halal punya babi means if those plates and spoons have touch the babi after being eaten by chinese, the malay still can eat them after washed them (no nid to sembayang) OR if the malay stall is operating next to a char siew fan stall, the malay won't mind if the smell of the babi goes to the malay stall...bcos it is halal punya babi..

This is wat u call unique and racial equality.. where u can always see malay and chinese stall operating together in a food court peacefully.

Dude, i knew that. That's what i reiriterated in my bracket lar.

Im asking, whether isit by law PR must be offered 13 months salary? as opposed to the normaly 12 mths salary. I.e. whether PR really have such a privelage?

My friend will be coming for this afa08.

Anybody else coming?

duno whr u talking about hehe
i ate near aljunide station one

Well do count me in for dim sum le !!!

been awhile since i ate dim sum ...

normally 1 month pay for each year of service, plus the notice (1 or 2 month depend on offer)

so now/next year is not good time to jump ship to Singapore ya? :think: :erm:

Yea, washabushi is right. Temporarily hold on to your job first. Maybe start to switch once the economic condition has stabilised.

My advice is PLS Don't TAKE TRAIN.... as the trains got cockroaches and banana skins....!!!!!

hi guys, need some advice on the PR application at the lavander ICA building. Possible go there on Saturday morning? I means really in the early early morning. Will it already be very crowded? Possible still be able the get the Q ticket? No e-appointment. Thx

Lucky for my company. Slightly affected for this moment.
In fact my company has a mission to absorb those "Talent".
If you have good profile in research. You are welcomed to join. Things will be easier if you have postgrad degree or a well knowned Uni's degree.

The e-appointment for PR seems to be full for this whole year...    What can I do to get PR quick?