mikesaddi
Filipino expat in Malaysia
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Speaks English, Filipino
Registration: 05 August 2017
Process on properly terminating a lease agreement early by mikesaddi
Hi everyone, Bit of background here. Moved in to a condo in Wangsa Maju last July 2018. Initially loved the place, but after a while, we found things we did not like so much about the area. First of all, getting to MRT is difficult (bordering on ...
Thanks Gravitas. Based on what everyone is saying, guess we will just stay till the end of our lease. Just remember to be more mindful of lease agreements in the future. And ask all pertinent questions about the area beforehand Read More
Process on properly terminating a lease agreement early by mikesaddi
Hi everyone, Bit of background here. Moved in to a condo in Wangsa Maju last July 2018. Initially loved the place, but after a while, we found things we did not like so much about the area. First of all, getting to MRT is difficult (bordering on ...
I have to pay the remaining months even if there is a stipulation in the contract that states that if any party wants to terminate, they would just have to give the other side 60 days notice? There is also no mention of paying any remaining months ... Read More
Salary for 10 Year IT Professional by amsrivas
Hi All, What is the salary in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) for IT professional having 10 year of work experience in INDIA. Also, what about tax system and other expenses. Its quite urgent!!! Please provide your valuable opinion. Thanks Amit
Expense question will be difficult to answer "urgently" as you had provided no information on your current living status. Read More
Looking for flat on rent for an indian couple working in Cyberjaya
iproperty or mudah are good resources when searching for accommodations. i used those a few months ago before relocating. Read More
Process on properly terminating a lease agreement early by mikesaddi
Hi everyone, Bit of background here. Moved in to a condo in Wangsa Maju last July 2018. Initially loved the place, but after a while, we found things we did not like so much about the area. First of all, getting to MRT is difficult (bordering on ...
Oh I see, did not even think about that in terms of Islamic custom. Will probably speak with our property agent just to be sure. Thanks again Read More
Process on properly terminating a lease agreement early by mikesaddi
Hi everyone, Bit of background here. Moved in to a condo in Wangsa Maju last July 2018. Initially loved the place, but after a while, we found things we did not like so much about the area. First of all, getting to MRT is difficult (bordering on ...
i would find it odd that I would have to owe 12 months rent, yet would have a clause specifically state what I need to do to terminate the lease early. Upon reading the agreement again, the only clear way that my deposit gets forfeited is if I ... Read More
Process on properly terminating a lease agreement early
Hi everyone, Bit of background here. Moved in to a condo in Wangsa Maju last July 2018. Initially loved the place, but after a while, we found things we did not like so much about the area. First of all, getting to MRT is difficult (bordering on ... Read More
Is 10500RM per month good salary in KL, Malaysia? by akashmathur17
Dear Friends, I recently received relocation offer from my company to KL (near Ampang Park station). The offer that I received per month before tax is 8300 RM salary + 2200 RM towards rent. Do you think it's a good salary in KL? Some info ...
Congrats on accepting the offer. Good luck and see you soon :) Read More
Hard to apply job for foreigner by tructramy
Hi there, Do you have any advice to find job in KL? I am Vietnamese speaker looking for job as Business Analyst or Executive Assistant in KL but it seems so hard for foreigner to get job. Please help to advise. Many thanks.
Try sites like LinkedIn or Monster to find more opportunities. My suggestion for you is to look at jobs or roles that you are interested in, and see what kind of skills or experience that they are looking for in order to be considered for those. ... Read More
Is 10500RM per month good salary in KL, Malaysia? by akashmathur17
Dear Friends, I recently received relocation offer from my company to KL (near Ampang Park station). The offer that I received per month before tax is 8300 RM salary + 2200 RM towards rent. Do you think it's a good salary in KL? Some info ...
I work at Ampang Park and go home at Sri Rampai Station, which is only a train ride away. It takes me about 20 minutes total to get to and from work every day. There are nice condos around. You can easily get a fully furnished place with ur rent ... Read More
Timeframe for "Calling visa" for Filipinos by ekgl
Hi, I was hired by Experis which is the under Manpower Business Solutions Sdn Bhd. I sent all the documents like Passport copies, Pictures and Educ Certs and the like. After that they asked me to do , the Medical, PDOS, POEA requirements by ...
There are several holidays coming up in Malaysia (22nd and 31st), hopefully this does not affect your processing time too much :) Read More
Timeframe for "Calling visa" for Filipinos by ekgl
Hi, I was hired by Experis which is the under Manpower Business Solutions Sdn Bhd. I sent all the documents like Passport copies, Pictures and Educ Certs and the like. After that they asked me to do , the Medical, PDOS, POEA requirements by ...
I was contacted by Al Manaf on the April 27, and got my calling visa on May 21. That month of waiting drove me insane :) Read More
Timeframe for "Calling visa" for Filipinos by ekgl
Hi, I was hired by Experis which is the under Manpower Business Solutions Sdn Bhd. I sent all the documents like Passport copies, Pictures and Educ Certs and the like. After that they asked me to do , the Medical, PDOS, POEA requirements by ...
Waiting for the calling visa can be quite the ordeal, so my suggestion is to focus on other things in the meantime. Try and have all your plans, documents and other things ready for whenever the next step of the process will happen. I also was ... Read More
JOB SEEKER
Try applying through sites like JobStreet, Monster, and LinkedIn. These will show you opportunities open for foreigners. Sponsoring foreign talent is expensive and resource intensive for employers, so not all of them will offer this. Going through ... Read More
Safety & Security by Ateendriya
Hi, I am contemplating on an offer to move to KL. Request feedback on Safety and Security in KL. Reading on the internet getting a very bleak picture. I have a young kid and want to understand how safe or unsafe it really is.. I may zoom in around ...
Just moved here with a very young kid. Every thing good so far. Locals have been very helpful, in general. I live in Wangsa Maju, which is pretty quiet and has a suburb feel. Like any metropolitan city, KL has good ares and bad areas. But like any ... Read More
Salary Expectations in KL
You could probably check out salary guides from popular HR companies such as Michael Page, Robert Walters, and Hays. That would be a good indicator of what to expect as the numbers aren't too far off Read More
Moving from India to KualaLumpur by raptraj
Hi All, I am joining a company by Sep 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, My office is very near to petronas twin towers. The near by railyway station is Ampang park. I would like to take a full furnished flat for 1500 to 1700, in which location i can ...
I am moving there from the Philippines by next week Read More
Moving from India to KualaLumpur by raptraj
Hi All, I am joining a company by Sep 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, My office is very near to petronas twin towers. The near by railyway station is Ampang park. I would like to take a full furnished flat for 1500 to 1700, in which location i can ...
not sure about that Raj, as I have yet to move to that area. The best place to do research would be sites like iProperty, Mudah, and iBilik as they have extensive listings for properties for rent. They will help you contact property agents and you ... Read More
Moving from India to KualaLumpur by raptraj
Hi All, I am joining a company by Sep 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, My office is very near to petronas twin towers. The near by railyway station is Ampang park. I would like to take a full furnished flat for 1500 to 1700, in which location i can ...
I am also joining a company by July and will also be working near Ampang Park. If you want to take metro to work, I suggest looking at Wangsa Maju as it is near Sri Rampai station, which is apparently 20 minutes from Ampang Park LRT. This is also ... Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Everyone, my name is Mike and I am from the Philippines. I will be starting work in KL this coming July, and will be moving over with my wife and 2yr old son. We are looking to stay in Wangsa Maju as it is a short train ride to my office. Is ... Read More
Income Tax questions from a Foreigner by mikesaddi
Hi everyone, my name is Mike and I am from the Philippines. I currently work in Manila but have accepted a job offer to work for a Software Development company in KL and am looking to move to Malaysia around July 2018. I have a few questions ...
Thanks Gravitas! You are basically the 天美麻豆 MY forum helpline :) If they aren't paying you, they should start Read More
Income Tax questions from a Foreigner
Hi everyone, my name is Mike and I am from the Philippines. I currently work in Manila but have accepted a job offer to work for a Software Development company in KL and am looking to move to Malaysia around July 2018. I have a few questions ... Read More