Rasai Machan
@rasai
Sri lankan expat in Malaysia
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Sri lankan
Lives in Bandar Sunway
Speaks Sinhala, English
Registration: 20 July 2013
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Happy new year ! by Julien
Dear members and friends, the ½ûÂþÌìÌà team wishes you a happy new year 2014 ! http://faliu.com/2014-en.jpg Take care, Julien
Wish you the same!!! Read More
Advice needed on Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by SHinPJ
Hello all, I have been offered a job in KL on 3 year contract and my employer has given me the choice to contribute to EPF. If I contribute, then my take home salary will be less by 11%, but my employer will have to contribute 12%, so a total saving ...
It is mandatory for the employer to contribute 12% (minimum) and the employee 11% - This applied ONLY for LOCALS. Just for your info - I'm working for well reputed global MNC and I've received just RM 5.00 from the employer for 3 months. We had to ... Read More
Advice needed on Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by SHinPJ
Hello all, I have been offered a job in KL on 3 year contract and my employer has given me the choice to contribute to EPF. If I contribute, then my take home salary will be less by 11%, but my employer will have to contribute 12%, so a total saving ...
This is very true Nemodot, 12% company contribution is not common for foreigners. Law said RM5 However it is totally upto company to decide their contribution. Usually most of the multi-national companies offer you 12% since they want to maintain ... Read More
Advice needed on Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by SHinPJ
Hello all, I have been offered a job in KL on 3 year contract and my employer has given me the choice to contribute to EPF. If I contribute, then my take home salary will be less by 11%, but my employer will have to contribute 12%, so a total saving ...
Logically speaking, If you do not accept EPF: - Happily you will take home additional 11% and at the same time you will not enjoy addition 12% from the company - Will company increase your salary by 12%? - if so, you're so lucky! But i doubt ... Read More
Procedure to buy car for expats in Malaysia. by harpal2010
Hi, What is the process for buying a car in Malaysia for expats. What documents are required? Also what is the process of getting Malaysian driving license? Regards, Dinesh
- Premature termination of your loan is certainly possible, in facts you may receive reasonable rebate from the bank, it all depends on the premature duration. Remember, bank is always charged their interest first then the principal amt. Also point ... Read More
Advice needed on Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by SHinPJ
Hello all, I have been offered a job in KL on 3 year contract and my employer has given me the choice to contribute to EPF. If I contribute, then my take home salary will be less by 11%, but my employer will have to contribute 12%, so a total saving ...
I would suggest you to take EPF plan without thinking, not everyone gets this offer. Dont miss it. Just grab it. Benefits: 1. This is considered as your retirement plan for 3 yrs contract though 2. Up to yearly 6k can be exempted from your tax 3. ... Read More
Finding Accounting Jobs in Malaysia by ruwande
Hi All, I am expat presently working in Middle East country and like to move to Malaysia. I would like to know it is possible to find an accountancy job in Malaysia. I have diploma level qualification with 15 years of experience. Please advise ...
Ruwan, I grew-up in SA, Alkobar too. However you may try jobs in Malaysia and most of MNC (multi-national) companies they hire peoples based on the experience - I got my previous bosses who were too senior than me and joined from ground-up (out ... Read More
Confused! by Utthraa
Hi Guys! I am in my Final year MBA and i have got a job offer in Malaysia, for Business Development role for 5000RM per month... Is this a good package to start my career (i have no prior work experience)? I am planning to negotiate for 6000RM, ...
5k is a descent salary to start with - just take it and then grow-up while showing your colors. Good Luck. Note: No harm negotiating higher salary and if anything promise in the future, better get it in writing..... Read More
Immigration Nightmare! by darkmocha0421
I can't believed a progressive country like Malaysia has the poorest Immigration service, it seems like the Immigration officer in the booths ( in JB when you exit Singapore) is not knowledgeable with their own Immigration Law. And not to mention ...
I really can understand darkmochoÂ’s feelings as she became an innocent victim and suspected like a criminal in the entry process @ JB, unfortunately the immigration officer was failed to understand her legitimatelyÂ….. ItÂ’s quite often many people ... Read More
Getting back EPF for foreigners by carlyle1979
Hi - I am an expat working in KL and have opted to get 11% cut from my salary for EPF. Of course, my company contributes another 12%. How easy is it to get my money once I'm ready to leave Malaysia. Is the procedure easy? How long does it ...
Well said, unfortunately there is no online portal to check your balance for foreign workers unless you visit them and compare with your YTD (year-to-date) balance in your payslip. Quite hassle though. Usually reputed companies won't forget but ... Read More
Getting back EPF for foreigners by carlyle1979
Hi - I am an expat working in KL and have opted to get 11% cut from my salary for EPF. Of course, my company contributes another 12%. How easy is it to get my money once I'm ready to leave Malaysia. Is the procedure easy? How long does it ...
Gravitas, i fully agree with you, we should plan well ahead, in facts I'm sure we have proper agreed exit procedure to follow according to the contract (i.e. 1 or 3 months prior noticed). As I highlighted, this is purely depends on how your HR ... Read More
Getting back EPF for foreigners by carlyle1979
Hi - I am an expat working in KL and have opted to get 11% cut from my salary for EPF. Of course, my company contributes another 12%. How easy is it to get my money once I'm ready to leave Malaysia. Is the procedure easy? How long does it ...
Two scenarios: 1. Once you leave out from the country and withdraw by your own - withdrawal process is pretty simple and easy (provided good support from your HR). 2. In the unlike/unfortunate event that appointed person (similar to life ... Read More
Immigration Crack Down in Malaysia by Gravitas
The newspapers are full of details about huge operations being launched by the Police to detain and deport illegal foreigners who are living in Malaysia. The operation will be ongoing for several months and people should expect stop and search ...
I was hearing that 6P program will be commenced very soon. Please see details on this.... http://portal. ikdn.gov.my/2011/06/soalan-soalan-lazim-program-6p/ http://pmr. penerangan.gov.my/index.php/umum/11359-program-6p.html Read More
kL to Langkawi from KLIA by Hsni
Please tell me that how far in advance I should be at the airport . And after dropping off by taxi at airport, where should I go for boarding, I mean the exact directions towards domestic boarding counter. I am first time travelling from KLIA to ...
It depends on where and when you want to take a cab. If from Kl area, since traffic is unpredictable, advise you leave early as possible and be in the airport at least an hour before since you are travelling with your family. Also just drop by ... Read More
Good Superstore in KL by Hsni
Please name any good superstores in KL from where one can have all under one shed, like we had in Saudia Carrefour, Panda, Lulu etc. is it true that all supermarkets inKL close at 10 pm. I am here for last two days and can hardly find anything after ...
Ampang Tesco is 10mins taxi ride (if no jam) from your place, its a huge hypermarket where you can buy everything under one shelter. But they open till 10.30 Mon to Sun. Giant also closer to your place and open till 10pm. Mydin is another option ... Read More