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Registration: 02 March 2011

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Gravitas replied to a thread
5 years ago
adelina.mg

Tax return after e-filling by adelina.mg

Dear Admin, I would like to ask regarding situation, I have declare my income tax for 2018 and it is already approved on 02.04.19. I have received the receipt from Hasil. And I am certain, I am already getting the residency status. I heard that ...

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Can you confirm the date you started working in Malaysia. Read More

Gravitas replied to a thread
5 years ago
kelly9426

Switching EP to new company by kelly9426

There are few question bordering me. I will travel back to home country (Indonesia) in early of June for one week holiday. And i will start new job in new company by 12 July. But my worry is, if the former company submit EP cancellation letter ...

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The wording can be found under - Cover Letter for Cancellation. The letter to be written by company on their headed paper MSC https://expats.com.my/expats/msc/document-library/ NON MSC https://expats.com.my/expats/nonmsc/document-library/ See ... Read More

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5 years ago
Gravitas

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 ...

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To report online content that is being used in job scams (eg fake or malicious websites) https://www.mcmc.gov.my/make-a-complaint/make-a-complaint Read More

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5 years ago
Gravitas

Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas

A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...

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Just try to be supportive of fellow members and their position perhaps, instead of plain Mr Nasty, Mr Know-It-All, Mr I-Told-You-So. Read More

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5 years ago
Gravitas

Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas

A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...

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Human nature is such that people post their query immediately, as that is the most important thing to them in the world at that point in time - naturally. Very few people read the thread. They just see the heading "new scam". Or they pick ... Read More

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5 years ago
Gravitas

Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas

A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...

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Most people are just checking out their suspicions. They are being wise. Read More

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5 years ago
Gravitas

Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas

A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...

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What a hateful little person you are. This thread is to get the title company name coming up in Internet searches My aim is to try and help people. Not kick them when they are down Read More

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5 years ago
LuciaKL

Companies willing to hire foreigners and sponsor the work permit by LuciaKL

Hi all, in 2 weeks I will be moving from Europe to Kuala Lumpur to live with my boyfriend who is local. I have been looking for a job on the official channels (online portals, recruitments agencies..) focusing on my role but haven't been so ...

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She needs to check if her company incorporation allows her to bring in Foreign Workers under the Services Sector. Presumably she has a sole proprietor registration. I think she would therefore need to incorporate a Sdn Bhd and have RM 250,000 paid ... Read More

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5 years ago
Gravitas

Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas

A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...

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There is no crime in people trying to better themselves and improve the financial security for their families. Good intentions often lie behind risk taking and job scams aim at people who are just trying to get along in this world. Please ... Read More

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5 years ago
Gravitas

Oriental Oxygen - Johor by Gravitas

A job scam is being conducted using this company name, based in Johor. The main targets seem to be people from the Philippines. Many are approached on LinkedIn. As with all job scams it involves being asked for money. The method is to first ask ...

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Lack of proper interview and extremely quick positive decision to hire you should start alarm bells ringing. An actual hiring process will take 3-4 weeks before immigration issues their approval. Likewise, any job offers under RM 5, 000 per month ... Read More

Gravitas replied to a thread
5 years ago
arrdhasan

Moving to KL from Switzerland, Salary question by arrdhasan

After living 10 years in Switzerland, I am considering an option to move to KL ( For personal reasons ) with my wife and 4 year old boy. So lot of questions comes in my mind but the main ones are about the salary and cost of living. I am an IT ...

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Employers don't have any say in the immigration process and have to conform to the prevailing rules. Lots of people think that a company has some clout to insist an employment pass is approved but it is not the case. I've heard some ... Read More

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5 years ago
sanooku

How to work out Malaysian Tourist Visa expiry date by sanooku

Any clues on how to work out expiry date of Malaysian Tourist Visa?. My entry stamp on Passport says: Permitted to enter and remain in West Malaysia and Sabah for ninety (90) days on social visit only from the date shown above.I came to Malaysia ...

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You are on the fence not me Read More

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5 years ago
sanooku

How to work out Malaysian Tourist Visa expiry date by sanooku

Any clues on how to work out expiry date of Malaysian Tourist Visa?. My entry stamp on Passport says: Permitted to enter and remain in West Malaysia and Sabah for ninety (90) days on social visit only from the date shown above.I came to Malaysia ...

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Frankly I have no opinion. I updated my remarks above Read More

Gravitas replied to a thread
5 years ago
sanooku

How to work out Malaysian Tourist Visa expiry date by sanooku

Any clues on how to work out expiry date of Malaysian Tourist Visa?. My entry stamp on Passport says: Permitted to enter and remain in West Malaysia and Sabah for ninety (90) days on social visit only from the date shown above.I came to Malaysia ...

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If you think that then that's fine. Allow time for queues and potential issues at immigration should they decide to question you. Lately people leaving on the 89th day have found themselves contesting the way immigration count their days in ... Read More

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5 years ago
megainternationalmart

Permanent Residence visa..PR by megainternationalmart

I am an Indian,66 years young, living in Malaysia under spouse visa..( my wife is Malaysian), from Sept.2016..first i was given 6 months LTSVP, then for one year and again for one year..now i have to renew the LTSVP by April 2020...what i want to ...

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If your wife is sponsor for your PR and you divorce or she passes away the PR may be cancelled. Other than that the PR will continue. If the worst happens it may be possible to apply for a Residence Pass in place of the PR. If citizenship has been ... Read More