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Dilemma: Malaysia Vs Singapore

playnice96 — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:07:05 +0800

Hi All,

Currently having a dilemma in my career choice.
Tendered resignation after work passes approved in SG this week but got counter offer.
Would like to seek opinions from sifus, which one would you all choose?

Malaysia:
MYR6,900
Banking industry
Counter offer RM10,000 + 2 level promotion (which will increase my future increment)

Benefits:
1) bank (iron rice bowl)
2) 3-6 mths bonus
3) 27 days annual leave
4) retirement benefit (last drawn salary X years worked)
5) 2% housing loan
6) very likely to reach 17k~20k & management level in 5 years time

Consideration:
1) High tax bracket
2) economic/political concern?
3) less spending power compared to SG (vacation, gadgets)
4) need to maintain excellent performance due to high expectation

Singapore:
SGD5,800
Payment industry, MNC

Benefits:
1) 1.5 mths bonus (can go up to 150% depending on performance)
2) 16 days annual leave, yearly +1 day until max 23 days
3) more spending power, x3.3 exchange rate
4) lower tax bracket
5) international exposure
6) reviews say more work life balance

Consideration:
1) Told them the counter offer but they can't increase the budget due to salary being one of the main point for my work passes being approved
2) Career prospects unknown
3) GF is working at SG for 2 years already (3k SGD)
4) job security, seems like lots of SG MNC are moving their operations to SEA countries like Msia, Thai & Viet

Parking at TBS Park n Ride still free?

playnice96 — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:48:05 +0800

As per title, still free parking there? Plan to take klia transit to airport.

*edit: Just came back after 1 week, no need to pay parking fees

Any recommended night club in KL for couple?

playnice96 — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:34:55 +0800

Hi All, I and my gf have never been to clubbing. Is there any club that is suitable for couple? Anything I need to take note as a first timer in a club?

Where to buy angpow?

playnice96 — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:58:22 +0800

got friend wedding soon, all my empty angpow during cny already throw away

Can I claim tax deduction for old purchases?

playnice96 — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:51:30 +0800

Hi all, newbie here. Let's say my laptop was purchased i 2018. Can I claim lifestyle relief for year 2021?

Thanks!

How long to wait at gov hospital?

playnice96 — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:34:31 +0800

My gf went to clinic and after do CT scan found out got kidney stone and referred to hospital.
Last week gave the referral letter to receptionist.
So around how long before got called for appointment?

Thanks

Reliable car workshop in Kajang/Bangi

playnice96 — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:21:42 +0800

hi /k, any honest workshop around kajang or bandar baru bangi?

Thanks

Car repair, price ok or not?

playnice96 — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:48:09 +0800

Dear all sifu, my car is 2008 Grand Livina 1.8. Last time engine kaput go repair. Asked the workshop to check for further issues with my car. I highlighted to them that will shake quite badly when passing bumps like this

After check the mechanic says is steering rack and core membrane? problem, below is price list:

Used steering rack 500
cromeper bush 280 for2
workmanship
alignment
press bush 300

total 1080

Want to ask if the price is ok or not? Thanks in advance

Which laptop better?

playnice96 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:58:31 +0800

Hi guys, after research narrowed down my choice to this 2 choices, both RM4699

MSI GF65 Thin

ASUS TUF Dash F15

Thanks in advance.

Which laptop better?

playnice96 — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 22:28:54 +0800

Hi guys, after research narrowed down my choice to this 2 choices, both RM4699

MSI GF65 Thin

ASUS TUF Dash F15

Thanks in advance.

closed

playnice96 — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:46:00 +0800

closed

rented

playnice96 — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:25:58 +0800

rented

closed

playnice96 — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 23:31:49 +0800

closed

sunway lagoon tuesday alot ppl or not?

playnice96 — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 23:57:23 +0800

wanna go with my gf on tuesday cuz got promo rm60 eh
but duno will jam or not, ltr play one thing also need wait 1hr++