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Relocation/Working Advice in Singapore

SwarmTroll — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:29:24 +0800

Hello Folks! I have recently accepted a job offer in Singapore and will be heading over soon. I have a draft plan regarding relocating there and setting myself up before commencing work.

1. Take a direct bus from MY to SG, e.g. Bus from TBS to a location in SG closest to budget hotel (within work location).
2. Get a Grab or Taxi to the budget hotel due to luggage constraints, staying for 1 night or 2.
3. View rental properties that were shortlisted with appointments made with agents prior to leaving MY. Securing a rental property should be priority with rentals near to work location at a maximum rent of 900 SGD or below.
4. Acquire SG number with affordable telco plans, e.g. Simba. Current MY Hotlink number will be on a roaming plan for data use in Singapore (1 month validity) and then be retained with 365 plan.
5. Open a SG bank account for salary purposes, and then having WISE as transfer between MY and SG.
6. Setting up local SG apps and Transport card, e.g. SGQR and EZ-Link.
7. Perform medical checkup at approved clinics for prerequisite to EP being issued.
8. Wander around SG, particularly living/work location to familiarise with the area, e.g. malls, hawkers, etc.
9. Start work.

I'm sure there are Malaysians here that have gone through this process, any advice/recommendations are greatly appreciated, whether it is relocation or living

Time to buy Lotto or All in Genting

SwarmTroll — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:45:30 +0800

Two in one day, was anyone even trying? LOL

Oppenheimer is not a 10/10

SwarmTroll — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 14:37:31 +0800

I would rate Oppenheimer an 7/10 at best. Unfortunately, I feel it is missing a crucial ingredient. The effects and devastation of an atomic bomb. 3 hours long but hardly covers any actual effects of the bomb, particularly on surroundings and humans. I guess Nolan didn't put it in because he didn't want CGI in this film, but in my opinion it should not have been left out. Sorry Nolan, it's not a 10/10.

Using a Throttle Controller (CBW Brand)

SwarmTroll — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:45:59 +0800

Anyone here ever heard of CBW throttle controller? RM154 in Shopee. This brand okay ke? Sold a lot on shopee and lots of good reviews. However a lot more cheaper than others (e.g. Potent Booster).

Removing Wheel cap

SwarmTroll — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:36:55 +0800

Anyone here know how to remove Axia 14inch stock rim wheel cap? Tried different methods and it won't budge, e.g. blade, screw driver.

Perodua Car Paint

SwarmTroll — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:27:30 +0800

Need some inputs,

I have a 2018 Perodua Axia in White and was involved in an accident around 1 year ago which required me to replace my hatchback bootdoor. Fast forward about a year the paint on the bootdoor is turning yellowish while the rest of my car (the parts which are all OLDER) is actually still white, wth? I've been told that the car which was made in Rawang have been treated with some sort of chemical while the new bootdoor at the body/paint shop was not thus it turned yellowish faster? But accident replacement should be Perodua original parts is it not?

Any advise is appreciated.

Himalaya Hikes/Treks

SwarmTroll — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 22:31:36 +0800

Just posting here to see if there is anyone that has done Himalaya hikes/treks, e.g. Annapurna Trek at Nepal, etc.

Insights would be greatly appreciated.

WTS Plantronics Voyager 5200

SwarmTroll — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 18:02:06 +0800

Item(s): Plantronics Voyager 5200

Package includes: Headset, Case, USB Adapter, USB Cable

Price: RM400

Dealing method: COD

Location: Kota Kemuning, Bangsar

Contact method/details: PM
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Item(s) conditions: Brand New, 10/10

Picture:

Reason for sale: Not used

Car Loan Financing

SwarmTroll — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:05:19 +0800

Acquiring a small car loan of 30k.

If 3 years loan is 3.5% while 5 years loan is 3.3%, EIR for 3 years is calculated to be higher which would mean 5 years loan is better? Or is it seen another way?

Fresh Grad Car

SwarmTroll — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 22:24:31 +0800

Greeting People!
Planning to get an opinion of what car to get, be it used or new. Currently a fresh grad entering the workforce real soon. My job requires me to travel depending on where the clients are so public transport is an issue (I did consider it). However being a fresh grad I don't exactly earn a lot and I don't plan to splurge a lot of money on a car. Is it more worth to get a first hand perodua etc. rather than a second hand car? My greatest worry with a second hand car is that it would just break down randomly and also whether the salesperson is actually being truthful with the car's history. Then again, a second hand car is more affordable and I can better put the money I earn to good use (investment). Any insights sifus?

Graduate Dilemma

SwarmTroll — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:17:55 +0800

Currently I'm reaching the last stages of my degree and will be graduating real soon. I've recently went through interviews and have been successfully offered a graduate role in an OnG company. Salary offered is above 4K and they provide full sponsorship for studying a professional accounting accreditation until the end of the program. However, I have only been given a short time to choose whether to accept the offer or not. I like to keep my options open as I am also waiting on results from other interviews I have done or possibly apply for other programs as well. Frankly, I am open to any industry and this offer seems promising to me. The short time to accept the offer leaves me in a dilemma. I would appreciate any insights from this forum, be it negative or positive.

Tea Tree Oil and Facial Routine

SwarmTroll — Sat, 16 May 2015 21:53:56 +0800

I am wondering what is the normal facial routine if using tea tree oil to treat acne. Is it usually with facial cleanser first, toner, aloe vera cream and then tea tree oil? Any insights will be appreciated

Opinions for double major in business.

SwarmTroll — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:18:39 +0800

I want to know opinions of fellow forumers about double majors in a business degree. Is it more worth it than taking a single major? What are good double majors out there? Is IB+Finance a good double major?

Acne and scar problems.

SwarmTroll — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:02:35 +0800

I have been having acne problems for 2 years already and using facial products and going for facial still did not help out much. I was thinking about getting those pills or medication for pimples and acne. Wonder anyone here can share what medication they used that helped clear off pimples. Preferably that the product is able to find in pharmacy.