kimluuthien
Vietnamese expat in Malaysia
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About me
Vietnamese, Single, 35 years old
Lives in Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Speaks English, Vietnamese
Registration: 24 July 2016
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
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
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 ...
:top: I am on with you. :D What you said remind me of when I discussed with my friends who work in HR/ Consultant field about.... "how a fresh graduated student can land a high paid job?" - Many young people want to have a good start and ... 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鈥檓 asked: 鈥榟ow did you learn English鈥� or 鈥榳hy ...
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
Finding a job in Malaysia
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
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 ...
Actually, I also am curious of "how the HR employers is thinking about hiring foreigners?". For my case, the process of hiring was very fast, I applied 100+ applicants, and after 1-2 weeks, only 2 wanted to do interview with me, and I was ... Read More
Most economical flights to Vietnam from the U.K.? by johncollins
Hi new to this forum and Vietnam, wanting to travel from the U.K. for a three month trip from mid August for three or more months, can anyone suggest best and cheapest routes and airlines please? Based in the Midlands, although realise that may not ...
Air Asia, Vietnam Airlines... Cheaper ones are Vietjet (but they are famous of delay flights), Jet Star (I heard their services are terrible) Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Malaysia? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
Mine is from Australia, so I guess there is no problem too, but my job is about portfolio not qualification. Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
I have never been in any expat meeting in Penang since the time I arrived yet so quite interested with penang activities. Read More
Indian Boyfriend by thisgracia
Hi, I am a Filipina. And I have an Indian boyfriend from Bangalore. He is a Muslim. I don't know if he can marry me as what he's asking me. Because I know their tradition. I m scared that by that time his Family will find a lady for him. We ...
I am confusing now.... Islam and Muslim are different or the same? :unsure who have to convert and who do not need? Muslim man does not force his wife to convert but a woman has to force her husband to convert? Too many religions too many ... Read More
Indian Boyfriend by thisgracia
Hi, I am a Filipina. And I have an Indian boyfriend from Bangalore. He is a Muslim. I don't know if he can marry me as what he's asking me. Because I know their tradition. I m scared that by that time his Family will find a lady for him. We ...
My boyfriend told that only Islam has to convert if you want to marry a Muslim. With other religion, it is your free will. Depend on the person as well, if that person is not religious (like my boyfriend) then he/she let you do whatever you want ... Read More
Indian Boyfriend by thisgracia
Hi, I am a Filipina. And I have an Indian boyfriend from Bangalore. He is a Muslim. I don't know if he can marry me as what he's asking me. Because I know their tradition. I m scared that by that time his Family will find a lady for him. We ...
haha it is just another term saying we should go back to "the source" and we have no idea where the source is unless we die. So finally, when they have not yet seen the black hole, we all have God in the different name. I am atheist ... Read More
Tax for one year visa by kimluuthien
Hi, I want to ask for the tax in this case: My contract and expat visa is 1 year which means I am resident of Malaysia, however I joined between July 2017 to July 2018 which means I stayed less than 182 days in this year and another less than ...
I gotta ask my company about that, since they do not say anything except that I do not need to pay tax, all the visa and payment my company paid for me (They said around 2000+ RM), but I check the fee of visa is not much (since my company apply ... Read More
The Expat Road by SimCityAT
[b]We can all dream, but if you could where would like to visit, stay or work..........[/b] [img align=C]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/MrSimCity/Expat%20road_zpsq9mjmdog.png[/img]
But they are okay with Spanish right? I used to ask one company, they are okay with Spanish Speaker too. Read More
The Expat Road by SimCityAT
[b]We can all dream, but if you could where would like to visit, stay or work..........[/b] [img align=C]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/MrSimCity/Expat%20road_zpsq9mjmdog.png[/img]
There's not alot of work in Brazil at the moment, and even less for those that dont speak portugueseI know... The topic is about dreaming, that is why I put my dream here.... May be I will be lucky then... who knows. :whistle: and learning ... Read More
Indian Boyfriend by thisgracia
Hi, I am a Filipina. And I have an Indian boyfriend from Bangalore. He is a Muslim. I don't know if he can marry me as what he's asking me. Because I know their tradition. I m scared that by that time his Family will find a lady for him. We ...
1) Love 2) Family 3) Happiness 4) Tradition 5) And at the bottom of the list Religionhaha, the most important point is... what is her boyfriend's first priority? we should ask her boyfriend instead.... I am atheist so religion is never in my ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Someone gotta organize the event I think :/ Read More
Ho Chi Minh Expat by Seb Summers
Hello! I am moving to Ho Chi Minh on August 14th 2017 - basically I'd just like to know anything and everyhting about the city and what to do etc! I am moving out there to start work as an ESL teacher with Major Education. Also would love to ...
why don't you join to Internation? They hold official expat meeting every month there. It is strange that I hardly find some meetings like this in expat.com, but however, this forum works better as an online community. You can join expat in ... Read More
Shall we arrange expat meet up? by optperson
Hey Guys, We should plan to arrange an expat party for all existing users of this website strictly for expats? what do u all say??? As an expat for me sometimes very difficult to meet up new people here I guess you guys may be experiencing the ...
hmm is it in KL? Read More
The Expat Road by SimCityAT
[b]We can all dream, but if you could where would like to visit, stay or work..........[/b] [img align=C]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/MrSimCity/Expat%20road_zpsq9mjmdog.png[/img]
I want to work in 1. Italy 2. Istanbul or Izmir - Turkey 3. Curitiba - Brazil Read More
Dating in HCMC - is this normal or am I being scammed? by BT1989
Hi, expat from Australia checking in. Recently moved to HCMC as a single guy, with that being the case obviously active on the dating scene. Still trying to get my head around all he customs/etiquette but I'm getting there. I have an account on ...
too much drama lol. Sorry I am Vietnamese woman and I seriously advice you not to date any of us. Go out of that "jungle" if you still want to be alive happily Close the case and everyone have peace. LOL Read More
Indian Boyfriend by thisgracia
Hi, I am a Filipina. And I have an Indian boyfriend from Bangalore. He is a Muslim. I don't know if he can marry me as what he's asking me. Because I know their tradition. I m scared that by that time his Family will find a lady for him. We ...
most of my Indian friends from Bangalore are Hindu not Muslim so I find it is strange, but arranged marriage in traditional India family is still high unless they are independent type. I think just working it out together if you and he have ... Read More
Tax for one year visa by kimluuthien
Hi, I want to ask for the tax in this case: My contract and expat visa is 1 year which means I am resident of Malaysia, however I joined between July 2017 to July 2018 which means I stayed less than 182 days in this year and another less than ...
thank you Gravitas. Actually they offer me much higher than that but well, I guess I will enjoy this life without tax from now on. Read More
Tax for one year visa by kimluuthien
Hi, I want to ask for the tax in this case: My contract and expat visa is 1 year which means I am resident of Malaysia, however I joined between July 2017 to July 2018 which means I stayed less than 182 days in this year and another less than ...
In fact, at the beginning of January next year, I can renew the contract, then my salary from Jan to Dec 2018 will be above the tax payable level, then at this case, my income tax will be applied right? But if I renew at the end of June/July then ... Read More
Graphic design business by Engedal
Hi Anyone in the Graphic design business in here? I would like to know What to Graphic designers Can earn in HCMC. And if anyone has some contacts in the business. /Peter
In Vietnam, for experienced designer, the salary for UI/UX Design (Website and App) is around 800-1200USD (For Local will be 500-1000), but you can charge higher than that. For experienced graphic design and commercial design (FA quality checker) ... Read More
Graphic design business by Engedal
Hi Anyone in the Graphic design business in here? I would like to know What to Graphic designers Can earn in HCMC. And if anyone has some contacts in the business. /Peter
what do you want to ask about graphic design business? There are many types of salary depends on your skills and what kind of design you deliver. Read More
Tax for one year visa by kimluuthien
Hi, I want to ask for the tax in this case: My contract and expat visa is 1 year which means I am resident of Malaysia, however I joined between July 2017 to July 2018 which means I stayed less than 182 days in this year and another less than ...
ah I get it now. Thank you Gravitas, I also ask for my company's HR tomorrow for several confirmation too. I just feel weird that I stay for one year with total salary in my current visa is more than 34000 RM but do not need to pay tax ... Read More
Tax for one year visa by kimluuthien
Hi, I want to ask for the tax in this case: My contract and expat visa is 1 year which means I am resident of Malaysia, however I joined between July 2017 to July 2018 which means I stayed less than 182 days in this year and another less than ...
Hi Gravitas, That is what my company told me, if calculated from July to December 2017, I dont need to pay any tax since it is less than 34000RM. But what I don't understand is... for my status of visa, do I need to pay any tax rate 28% ... Read More
Tax for one year visa
Hi, I want to ask for the tax in this case: My contract and expat visa is 1 year which means I am resident of Malaysia, however I joined between July 2017 to July 2018 which means I stayed less than 182 days in this year and another less than ... Read More
Best ways to avoid loneliness when you are abroad by raun cesar
Hi all, I am planning to move abroad (Sweden). Moving to a new place means new people, culture and values in all that how can one avoid loneliness. I need your first hand experiences people....
is it your first time living in another country? I cannot say anything except one fact that: you have to experience the culture shock journey which every one experience. How to avoid Loneliness? That sounds impossible for me, since you HAVE TO ... Read More
Any creative Art/Design activities or community in Penang? by kimluuthien
Hi... I have just moved to Penang and will stay here to work... I want to ask if there are some creative art/design communities in Penang which open some workshops, class, and activities for people who love art & design join in? And If ...
Thanks Gravitas, That is all what I want to find (even it is not much but they are enough hints for me to start with. Hi CVCO, I appreciated what you told. We can meet up since we work in the same field if you do not mind. You can tell me about ... Read More
Any creative Art/Design activities or community in Penang?
Hi... I have just moved to Penang and will stay here to work... I want to ask if there are some creative art/design communities in Penang which open some workshops, class, and activities for people who love art & design join in? And If ... Read More