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Moving to Singapore

darkages — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:57:22 +0800

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3004792

Lets talk salary v5

darkages — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:57:27 +0800

Previous version:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1781458

Post format:

Job Title : Video Butcher
Job Desciption : Video Editing
Years spent in company : 3+
Company : Local post house
Industry : Media / Communications
Tenure : permanent
Employment Level : not sure. exec i guess since i'm dept. head.
Experience before joining : freelance / internship with same co. (1 1/2 yrs)
salary : RM 3k+

Working in Singapore v8

darkages — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:14:35 +0800

URL for:
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V5
V6
V7

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

The most effective but expensive method is to do it the old fashion way. Come over to Singapore, and then extend your visa to long term. During your stay in SG, flip through the recruitment newspaper and apply for your job through the company itself. This way, you're almost guaranteed to be in front of the queue from those who applied through Jobstreet. You can also attend their interviews without any delays while you're here in SG.

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.

Coach: http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ptasingapore.htm

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 $$$

TO CHECK FOR YOUR PR APPLICATION STATUS, KINDLY VISIT THIS LINK
https://ienquiry.ica.gov.sg/index.do

Forummers in SG:

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Working in Singapore v7

darkages — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:13:38 +0800

URL for:
V1
V2
V3
V3a
V5
V6

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

The most effective but expensive method is to do it the old fashion way. Come over to Singapore, and then extend your visa to long term. During your stay in SG, flip through the recruitment newspaper and apply for your job through the company itself. This way, you're almost guaranteed to be in front of the queue from those who applied through Jobstreet. You can also attend their interviews without any delays while you're here in SG.

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.

Coach: http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ptasingapore.htm

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 $$$

TO CHECK FOR YOUR PR APPLICATION STATUS, KINDLY VISIT THIS LINK
https://ienquiry.ica.gov.sg/index.do

Forummers in SG:

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Please PM me if you wish me to add you to the list above

Working in Singapore v6

darkages — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:45:42 +0800

URL for:
V1
V2
V3
V3a
V5

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

The most effective but expensive method is to do it the old fashion way. Come over to Singapore, and then extend your visa to long term. During your stay in SG, flip through the recruitment newspaper and apply for your job through the company itself. This way, you're almost guaranteed to be in front of the queue from those who applied through Jobstreet. You can also attend their interviews without any delays while you're here in SG.

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.

Coach: http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ptasingapore.htm

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:

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Please PM me if you wish me to add you to the list above
Feel free to contribute and amend any inaccuracies. THX! Let's roll.

To those who like to join into the mailing list for future functions/gatherings please PM me following details

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Lets talk salary v4

darkages — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:29:29 +0800

Previous version:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1172521

Post format:

Job Title : Video Butcher
Job Desciption : Video Editing
Years spent in company : 3+
Company : Local post house
Industry : Media / Communications
Tenure : permanent
Employment Level : not sure. exec i guess since i'm dept. head.
Experience before joining : freelance / internship with same co. (1 1/2 yrs)
salary : RM 3k+

Tuitions for SPM / STPM students

darkages — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:58:13 +0800

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/797940/+240

EnY, PwC or KPMG?

darkages — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:41:11 +0800

Merged
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1665357

Study in America V2

darkages — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:14:26 +0800

Merged https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=367446&st=500

Taylor's 2011 National Scholarship

darkages — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:29:15 +0800

Moved to https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/137439
Thanks for contributing.

Do’s, Don’ts and During INTERVIEWS

darkages — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:31:03 +0800

Merged https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/233595

Study In Australia

darkages — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:14:43 +0800

Thread merged https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1286048/+1200

Funeral parlour at Intan Baiduri

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Funeral parlour at Intan Baiduri

darkages — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:17:20 +0800

Hi,

Anyone knows if there's a funeral parlour at Intan Banduri. Was told its next to a MCA branch.
Would appreciate if someone can provide me the address/contact if any.

Thanks

Hampers for CNY

darkages — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:04:05 +0800

Thinking of getting a hamper for gf's family.
I'm quite reluctant to buy those from hypermarkets, its usually overpriced with rubbish inside. Where can I get those really presentable ones?

Anything trendy, upmarket, modern. Trying to avoid being old fashion by giving lame biscuits with a bottle of wine

Salary Range for Network Engineer

darkages — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:44:00 +0800

Similar to this
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/559523

I'll consolidate this thread.

ptptn

darkages — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:11:30 +0800

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=261383&hl=

Subjects selection

darkages — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:40:26 +0800

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/384255

[HELP] STRANDED DOG, WEAK & SICK

darkages — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:06:36 +0800

This dog was left stranded along USJ 11/2 under a tree with a RED collar and a MPSJ 2006 License tag. I was jogging around this area when I notice the dog was resting at the shady area under the tree around 5 pm. Half an hour later, I jog passed the same spot and its still there. I stopped and watch him closely, its SICK and whenever it tries to move, his wobbly legs can't move him an inch. And worst part is, it shivers on and off.

Someone must have left this poor guy UNDER A TREE with a CONTAINER of water. I asked a couple of house next to the road, the dog does not belong to anyone of them and they were quite sure that it does not belong to any of the house at that street. I was told the dog was only there this morning (26/1/2008).

If you know whose the owner of this dog, PLEASE inform him/her the location of the pet.
Otherwise, try to spread this information around your friends staying nearby. I hope a good Samaritan can lend a hand to help this poor guy.

Breed: Mongrel (with RED collar and 2006 MPSJ License Tag)
Color: Dark Brown
Size: Small
Weight: Less than 10kg
Location: USJ 11/2 (after Arcadia Apartments, at the end of the street)

[addedon]January 26, 2008, 8:10 pm[/addedon]And its RAINING heavily now.

I do not stay near USJ 11 and I'm feeling awfully bad not being able to shelter the dog

SPM 2007 thread

darkages — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:24:31 +0800

PLEASE READ

1. Due to the sudden increase in registrations of members who are posting in this section, post count for Education Essentials is disabled until further notice.

2. New members, please read the rules and regulations of the board before posting. Where possible do not post one line replies or please email me xxx postings. And reduce the SPAM! If you wants to have a chat, go to Kopitiam and start a new thread over there.

3. You may continue your discussions/casual chit chat in this section as we don't think it would be feasible for this topic to be moved to the already busy Kopitiam. We've been receiving way too many 'this guy is posting unnecessary spam replies' reports over the last couple of days and we're unable to attend to the excessively high number of reports on this thread. Please only report posts that require immediate moderator attention.

4. Last but not least, you're NOT allowed to post scanned/pdf copies of original examination papers on the forum. HOWEVER, you are still allowed to post/share information/tips/questions on the forum without disclosing the actual copies of these questions.

The above rules are for your own protection. We're not against the sharing of tips/information/questions among members, just we believe that it should be done in a less obvious manner so that you don't end up getting yourself and your friends in trouble.

Welcome to the forums, and good luck for the exams~!

-se7en-
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This thread is created for those that will sit for SPM paper this year. Hope this place can be used for discussion, tips, useful mnemonics, share our question papers ( including soalan bocor - just kidding )

SPM 2007 begins on 12th November - 5th December
Countdown to SPM

SPM TIMETABLE

Useful mnemonics

1) Physics - Electromagnetic Spectrum - Raymond May I Visit Ur X Girlfriend ( Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared rays, Visible light, Ultraviolet light, X-ray, Gamma rays )

Learn to maximize what your humble FX570MS can do

http://rapidshare.com/files/48252845/fx570.pdf.html

Can anyone create a signature image for us ?

List of candidates

Post in this format - [ LYN nick - school - number of subjects ]

1)karhoe - SMK Seri Saujana - 11 subjects
2)ali_boulala - UM - 6 subjects
3)Crazy.SoT.Gila - SMK Chung Hua Miri - 11 subjects
4)suprnova-refugee-Kolej D.P.A.H Abdillah-10 subjects
5)Sheep319 - SMK Dato' Permaisuri - 10 subjects
6)Ning -SMK DPHA Gapor Stampin-11 subjects
7)dennos-smk dato permaisuri miri-9.5 subjects
8)ResQ - Maktab Mahmud Alor Star - 12 subjects
9)Z.O.E - SMK Aminuddin Baki - 11 Subjects
10)HeLiX - SMK Damansara Jaya - 10 Subjects
11)GunBlader - SMK Sultan Ismail - 10 subjects
12)youliang - SMK Buyong Adil - 10 subjects
13)Soulsareworthless - SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (3) - 10 subjects
14)SweetTooth - SMK Damansara Jaya - 10 subjects
15)heavenhell90 - St. John's Institution a.k.a. SMK St. John - 11 subjects
16)CallMeMonkey-KK High School -11 Subjects
17)Manufacture - SMK Main Convent - 11 Subjects
18)Predator10 - SMK Anderson Ipoh - 10 subjects
19)Ichighost� - SM Sains Kuala Terengganu - 10 subjects
20)lilac - SMK Assunta - 12 subjects
21)zeroty - SMKKepong - 10subjects
22)lazo - SMJK Jit Sin (Bukit Mertajam) Penang
23)ngwinnie - SMK Taman Bukit Maluri - 12 subjects
24)zx7177 - SMK Taman Seraya - 10 subjects
25)superpc -SMJK Pei Hwa - 11 subjects
26)young-Sekolah Seri Cahaya- 10 subjects
27)SMK La Salle Brickfields -10 subjects
28)Hariricobain-S.M.T gombak-10 subject
29)shooterz - sultan ismail college - 10 subjects
30)DumDum-SMK Subang Utama-10 Subject
31)GongFuChau - SMK Taman Connaught - 12 subjects
32)skylineremix - Cathlic High School - 9 subjects
33)swhung - Victoria Institution - 10 subjects
34)bearer of truth - SMK Puteri, Seremban - 11 subjets
35)sumtuckieeeee - smk methodist (acs) seremban 11subjects
36)yokitoki - smk pusat bandar puchong(1) - 9 subjects
37)Stefanny - SMK Puteri - 10 subjects
38)Raymond - Chong Hwa Independent High School KL - 11 subs
39)cindylpy SMK PUTERI,S'BAN-11 SUbs
40) Shandy - Chung Ling High School - 11 Subjects
41)Rekha-SMK Puteri-10 subjects
42)Miracles - SMK Lok Yuk Likas - 11 subjects.
43)victor131490 - SMK Sultan Yussuf 10 subjects
44)Lonestrider - SMK Seri Bintang Selatan - 10 subjects
45)DreMAx- SMK Taman SEA, BH022 - 10 subjects
46)DX007MelvinGLS-SMK Puchong Utama (1)-12 subjects
47)StraxorX - SMK Puchong Utama 1 - 10 subject
48)ibnuasad - SMK Seksyen 10 Kota Damansara - 9 subjects
49)Hi_KilleR - SMK Jalan Arang - 10 subjects
50)dennisssj - SMJK Nan Hwa, Sitiawan - 11 subjects
51)evilprincess- SMK Vivekananda-10 subjects
52)Radkliler-SMK Seafield-10 subjects
53)ludicur0us - SMK Hillcrest - 10 subjects
54)White_wolf88- SMK DJ - 10 subjects
55)MichelleLiZ - SMK Damansara Jaya - 12 subjects
56)ev3rspring - SMK Subang Jaya - 12 Subjects
57)keira - smk damansara jaya - 10 subjects
58)kahtunz - SMK USJ4 - 9 Subjects
59)spoil_ - smi hira' k.selangor - 12 subjects
60)xsakurax smk sri utama-10 subjects =)

Resources
Nilai Moral

Panduan Kerja Kursus Pendidikan Moral
http://apps.emoe.gov.my/lpm/

Do not request for any SOALAN BOCOR/leaked papers !

Old thread locked because too many people asking for it