@kimluuthien
Vietnamese expat in Malaysia
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About me
Vietnamese, Single, 34 years old
Lives in Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Speaks English, Vietnamese
Registration: 24 July 2016
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NEW JOB SCAM IN MALAYSIA by Gravitas
There are business owners mistreating people with a NEW kind of scam. 1. They ask people to arrive in Malaysia on a tourist visa. 2. They never apply for a legal work permit 3. They deduct "income tax" at 28% (non-resident rate) but ...
Scamming is very popular in Malaysia, be aware. The actually Hiring foreigner cost for company only around 2K-3K per person (or may be less). If any company request you to pay higher for them, it is obviously a scam. Also, Company never charge ... Read More
M-Dec Approval Process time line by pasupureddy
Would like to know the duration of employment pass process, My employer has submitted my e-pass application on 2nd Jan 2019. what could be the possible time line to get my e-pass in hand ? appreciate if there is a way I can trace the status of ...
no you cannot, only the company can keep track of the MDEC process. Depends on your nationality, it will take at least 1 month, 2 months if you are lucky. Be aware that now, it is near to Chinese new Year, Government will approve a bit slower ... Read More
Working visa cancellation by Parisa0014
Hi guys, Im Parisa. An expat working in malaysia for 5 years. happy new year in advance. i need your urgent help if anyone knows about working visa cancellation in here. kindly kindly send me a private message here as soon. Hopefully somebody in ...
Hi Parisa, the working visa cancellation will work under the company who issued your working visa. The process will include: - Submit the return flight ticket to your company. - You company will submit it into MDEC portal and wait for them to ... Read More
Online shopping in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Malaysia? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
My favourite site is Lazada. However, there are many inconveniences about their delivery service (Such as the deliver guys do not call me somehow or the items are overdue delivery, the system is slow to update). However, so far, my experiences with ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Malaysia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Malaysia? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
I tried many sites. This is what I did. I applied for many jobs in Jobstreet, then Linkedln. I think around 50+ applications in Malaysia. Then only one interviewed me. Other rejected :huh: In the interview, they just asked me how experience I ... Read More
Is it just me or foreigners have no opportunites whatsoever here ? by Reemz
I have been hunting for jobs for more than 3 months now and i have been called to a dozen of interviews yet no positive feedback whatsoever, i mean it is just frustrating how people are just so nice to you on the interview and then they just bail ...
[...] But people, human beings, those outside of you and seemingly silent, have brains constantly in motion and they are constantly looking for places for their ideas to land. If you happen to be there at the right moment, those ideas will land on ... Read More
Working in the Philippines but would be transferring to Vietnam by etdg
Hello, my name is Emmanuel. I am currently working in the Philippines but would be transferring to Vietnam once the work I am doing is satisfactory for my Vietnamese/British employer. I am a web designer and working for a Vietnamese/British employer ...
your boss will take care of your working visa right? :| Read More
Working in the Philippines but would be transferring to Vietnam by etdg
Hello, my name is Emmanuel. I am currently working in the Philippines but would be transferring to Vietnam once the work I am doing is satisfactory for my Vietnamese/British employer. I am a web designer and working for a Vietnamese/British employer ...
Hi Emmanuel, I wish too, but I am also expat like you in Malaysia, so hopefully I can visit my family in Tet Holiday. Then after that, hope to see you. The salary in Vietnam is lower than Philippines a lot, but you will spend more money in ... Read More
Working in the Philippines but would be transferring to Vietnam by etdg
Hello, my name is Emmanuel. I am currently working in the Philippines but would be transferring to Vietnam once the work I am doing is satisfactory for my Vietnamese/British employer. I am a web designer and working for a Vietnamese/British employer ...
I do not know how your experience is and where your company stays in Saigon to guide you. - Accommodation: Depends on area. The highest area is District 1, District 7, District 2, and around the area in District 1 (3,5). The further the lower ... Read More
How did you learn a foreign language and how did it affect your life? by GuestPoster348
In my case, that is English. I have nothing to be proud of my English. I know that my pronunciation is not yet good. But anyway, I can use English pretty well. Sometime I’m asked: ‘how did you learn English’ or ‘why ...
Different languages - different learning methods: - New Roman-family languages: through Duolingo. I used to learn Italian there.... quite helpful... after that I sent many letters to many Italian penpals so that they can correct my grammar... I am ... Read More
Working in the Philippines but would be transferring to Vietnam by etdg
Hello, my name is Emmanuel. I am currently working in the Philippines but would be transferring to Vietnam once the work I am doing is satisfactory for my Vietnamese/British employer. I am a web designer and working for a Vietnamese/British employer ...
where will you relocate in Vietnam? Read More
Re: Searching for Job by David Ting Tack Wei
Is there any job vacancy in any hotel as a Room Division Manager or Executive Housekeeper?
I have not tried yet but I heard from my friends you can find jobs here: www.indeed.com/ Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
@ jazzy851 Unfortunately I left Vietnam for my own good already..... Sadly that now I don't have any time to do any activities you said there but well will try later... however Park is super dirty in Saigon (where my home is) :cool: well.... ... Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
LOL got it now - The Malaysian Piranha version : Piranha as pet in Malaysia hmmmm looks like ordinary fish... I prefer the original one. How can I ship? Read More
Finding a job in Malaysia by masharahman
i am from russian finding jobs in malaysia.does anyone know which website can i visit to find jobs and anyone who needs russian worker?i am really glad to work
Here is my experiences: Jobstreet: Open for foreigners a lot, even you are not in Malaysia, but many recruiters can arrange online Skype interview. maukerja.com: I tried (even they are open for foreigners, but will be better if you already hold ... Read More