ShriK1931
Indian looking for information about Malaysia
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Registration: 11 August 2018
Critical occupation list by ShriK1931
Hi there - I found this [url=https://www.talentcorp.com.my/key-figures/malaysias-critical-occupations-list]Critical OCC.[/url] list Does this list indicate that these critical occupation are in demand in Malaysia? For example - Geologist is listed ...
Also has a type of visa for senior expats....... Are you referring to Resident pass - Talent? Read More
Critical occupation list
Hi there - I found this Critical OCC. list Does this list indicate that these critical occupation are in demand in Malaysia? For example - Geologist is listed as CO. Does this mean it is difficult to find this skill in Malaysia, thereby opening up ... Read More
Urgent Income Tax Questions by khaiazhar
Some details about me: Started employment here in March. Have just completed 190 days with less than 14 day-trip in those days. Have just submitted tax resident application for 2018. Monthly Salary: RM10,000.00 Have been paying 28% of ...
I had similar questions and Gravitas your explanation is pretty good. Let me know if the below paraphrase is correct: 1. In a tax year, if I stay for more than 182 days in Malaysia I will be considered a resident by tax office. 2. 14 days absence ... Read More
is 20000 myr per month sufficient for family of two with newborn by akulanagesh
Hello Team , I save around 8000 myr per month in india post by expenses and tax deductions .I wanted to know how much would be ideal salary to look at if i wish to move to malaysia.I wanted to know will i be able to save atleast 10k myr with salary ...
That is Gross 20kpm. Net is 16ish. I am not sure how can you live on 3k for family of 3. Can you please guide. Read More
Resident Status by ythel06
Hi All, Last year 2017, i am already a tax resident. I left Malaysia for social visit for more than 14 days in between Dec 2017 and Jan 2018 From January 15 2018 until today October 15 2018, I have 3 times social visit with less than 14days each. ...
From what I have read on this forum you need to establish your tax resident status only once. Once a tax resident, always a tax resident (I think). This is my understanding but I am not very sure. I remember Gravitas had shared a PWC link ... Read More
IBM offer immediately by alex.dang
hi everyone, i am alex, i have received an offer from an agency for the post of accounting analyst in IBM, the offer's so fast as they said that the post is urgent (they require to work one week later) and the interview was not very difficult ...
Yes, please add a screenshot of the email so that audience can try and dissect it. Read More
Moving to Malaysia by eathenHunt
i have got a offer of 6000 Rm in kula lumpur My current salary is 80000 inr per month in bangalore india.. So please suggest me should i move out there or should i stay back in india. i am not able to make an decision so i thought to ask with a ...
Head vs 馃挀 I like it :) Read More
Moving to Malaysia by eathenHunt
i have got a offer of 6000 Rm in kula lumpur My current salary is 80000 inr per month in bangalore india.. So please suggest me should i move out there or should i stay back in india. i am not able to make an decision so i thought to ask with a ...
Correction - I saw 8k but it is 6k. Now the numbers look different. Sonare you saying that you have been offered almost similar pay? Or there are other benefits like housing, schooling? I don't follow. Sorry. Read More
Moving to Malaysia by eathenHunt
i have got a offer of 6000 Rm in kula lumpur My current salary is 80000 inr per month in bangalore india.. So please suggest me should i move out there or should i stay back in india. i am not able to make an decision so i thought to ask with a ...
Hi! Let's assume net pay: 80K = 1mil per annum. MYR 8K pm is 1.5M INR Generally employers in India offer 30% hike. Which means if you were in India, you would have likely received 1.3M in India from your next employer. Comparing with current ... Read More
Salary Calculation Topic by fir3wall
Hi All, I've received a contract offer from my company regarding my re-location to Kuala Lumpur. Can somebody please help me to calculate how much it will be netto / monthly to my account? I'm confused with Tax system! Also any feedback ...
@Gravitas - Is either of this websites (in the comment above) reliable? I don't know credibility. I have looked at the PwC document too but calculators are easier to use. And a quick question - as per your calculations what would tax for an ... Read More
Salary Calculation Topic by fir3wall
Hi All, I've received a contract offer from my company regarding my re-location to Kuala Lumpur. Can somebody please help me to calculate how much it will be netto / monthly to my account? I'm confused with Tax system! Also any feedback ...
I have used this calculator to know the tentative income tax - https://www.imoney.my/calculator/income-tax-calculator Another one http://jeremisong.com/income-tax/pcb-calculator/2018/ Read More
EPF Benefit for taxation
Hey all - I understand that for a foreigner the employer need not pay EPF. But, tax authorities allow an exemption of upto 6K. That means employees contribution is 6K pa, the taxable income is reduced to that extent. So if I choose to contribute ... Read More
Should I accept a 20,000 RM per month offer in Kuala Lumpur ? by Mukul17
My current CTC in India (Pune) is INR 25,00,000 per annum. I am being offered 20,000 RM per month from BAE Systems (as a permanent role) as salary in KL. We are family of 3 member including 1 child (will be going in 1st standard) from next year. I ...
COL - I hear a colleague who stay overseas comment that COL in India is as expensive as Sydney. I also see similar commentary here. So I am not very surprised. I am gradually starting to believe this. Read More
Teaching is lucrative!? by ShriK1931
I see ads on this forum for teachers, particularly from the west - offering about 25 to 35k pm? Is this for real? Isn't this a lot of money for Malaysia? Are these offers largely for westerners? I am curious to hear thoughts.
Isn't that quite a sum? No wonders schooling is sooo expensive in Malaysia. Someone with an experience of 10Y is not making more than 15-20K but..I see ads of 30k for teachers. Having said that, I am sure such offers are reserved for ... Read More
Teaching is lucrative!?
I see ads on this forum for teachers, particularly from the west - offering about 25 to 35k pm? Is this for real? Isn't this a lot of money for Malaysia? Are these offers largely for westerners? I am curious to hear thoughts. Read More
How to find a helper in KL by megumis
Hi everyone, We are moving to KL in a few months, and want to start looking for a full-time helper to join us around that time. Do you have any reliable agents to recommend, or can you suggest other ways to find transfer helpers? Thanks in advance!
Why is it essential to bring a female help? I wonder what's wrong with a male help? And any thoughts around getting relatives as helpers? Read More
Thoughts on family income? by ShriK1931
Had anyone here had thoughts about overall family income and how would it work out? I am currently in midst of serious introspection. - I want to take the offer - role is attractive. - Wife loses job, hope to get a new one. This may or may not be ...
Sure. I checked Talent Corp website too. It says spouse allowed to work on RPT dependent pass. While there is time for this, it's good to know. I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for letting me know. Read More
Thoughts on family income? by ShriK1931
Had anyone here had thoughts about overall family income and how would it work out? I am currently in midst of serious introspection. - I want to take the offer - role is attractive. - Wife loses job, hope to get a new one. This may or may not be ...
Thanks Gravitas. This 15K is gross right. The EPF part is sorted. I have a written confirmation on this. Read More
1 country you wish to visit and why. by expatdax
Hello Folks, Which is that 1 country/place you've always dreamed of visiting or may be you've already visited but wanna visit again? And why, so that we all understand about that place. My answer is Yakutsk, Siberia. reasons: 1. I wanna ...
I am fine with whatever my wife says. Hers is Italy. Probably she will change it when new GoT season releases. It will be whatever the new shooting location is :P Read More
Thoughts on family income? by ShriK1931
Had anyone here had thoughts about overall family income and how would it work out? I am currently in midst of serious introspection. - I want to take the offer - role is attractive. - Wife loses job, hope to get a new one. This may or may not be ...
You hit the nail.on its head. You shared a link for banking jobs with me on another post. My wife saw that and also spoke of studying - MBA. I am supportive of that. I will certainly get a better quality of life. Wife will get to spend time ... Read More
Thoughts on family income?
Had anyone here had thoughts about overall family income and how would it work out? I am currently in midst of serious introspection. - I want to take the offer - role is attractive. - Wife loses job, hope to get a new one. This may or may not be ... Read More
Guidance appreciated - 14500MYR by ShriK1931
Me - Male, married, 31. I have an offer with 14500MYR (sign on bonus 12k pa and annual bonus 14500 separate). The role is good from a long term career perspective. Situation- Currently me and my wife saved about 130K INR per month. We are ...
Oh I see. Means if I get an EP now and stay for three years, I can apply for RTP then. Makes sense. I believe it would be helpful. Read More
Guidance appreciated - 14500MYR by ShriK1931
Me - Male, married, 31. I have an offer with 14500MYR (sign on bonus 12k pa and annual bonus 14500 separate). The role is good from a long term career perspective. Situation- Currently me and my wife saved about 130K INR per month. We are ...
So if I can get them to offer me more than 15K, I would be eligible for RTP. But for RPT too, I will have to ask them to get it done right? I don't know what visa type they would apply for me. Should I check with them the Visa type? Will ... Read More
Do I need medicals for Visa by ShriK1931
I see a few posts that say Malaysia requires medicals only for people earning less that 5000 RM. So far I have not been asked to go for medicals and all. Can someone confirm with relevant links that I may or may not have to go for medicals. I ...
Sorry if you felt so. I was really looking for a concrete answer that you gave. I by no means intended to sound patronizing. In fact I am new to this forum and I am seeing how you guide so many people. That's the reason I said what I ... Read More
Do I need medicals for Visa by ShriK1931
I see a few posts that say Malaysia requires medicals only for people earning less that 5000 RM. So far I have not been asked to go for medicals and all. Can someone confirm with relevant links that I may or may not have to go for medicals. I ...
Oh great. I understand this better. Thank you very much for the clarification. Keep up the good work. Best wishes. Read More
Do I need medicals for Visa by ShriK1931
I see a few posts that say Malaysia requires medicals only for people earning less that 5000 RM. So far I have not been asked to go for medicals and all. Can someone confirm with relevant links that I may or may not have to go for medicals. I ...
Thank you Gravitas. You did reply to me saying no medicals just ISC and VWR. Thanks for that. But your post here states that ISC OR VWR is processed subject to medicals. Is this only applicable for employees less than 5k on? Sorry to bore you but ... Read More
Do I need medicals for Visa
I see a few posts that say Malaysia requires medicals only for people earning less that 5000 RM. So far I have not been asked to go for medicals and all. Can someone confirm with relevant links that I may or may not have to go for medicals. I ... Read More
Is 12000 MYR / Month enough for a family of 2 ? by ankit100788
Hello Everyone, I have an industry experience of close to 6 years in IT industry. I got an offer from a MNC for Malaysia location of 12000 Myr / month for a 1 year contract (which they stated as extendable). My wife and I both are working in ...
Hi Ankit - Did you both move. Had your wife found a job? I am also in a similar situation and thinking what to do next. Read More
Got opportunity in IT sector by GKothiyal
Hi, I got an offer for Malaysia(KL) with 2 years of visa but contract is 1 year and extendable. Company told me that they have long term project and will renew ur contract after one year and visa after 2yrs. My technical skill is very rare which is ...
You mean your skill is rare so getting new contact should not be a problem? Read More
Guidance appreciated - 14500MYR
Me - Male, married, 31. I have an offer with 14500MYR (sign on bonus 12k pa and annual bonus 14500 separate). The role is good from a long term career perspective. Situation- Currently me and my wife saved about 130K INR per month. We are ... Read More