seren140
Filipino expat in Malaysia
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Registration: 13 March 2018
Exit Malaysia to work in another country
Hi!I want to have an idea for the following scenario.- once resigned, visa will be cancelled right- to cancel visa, requirement is flight ticket back to home country- what if I won't go back to my home country but will cross country like say SG or ... Read More
How to check Employment pass application status online by hoanngotn
Hi my friends, I am now in Vietnam. I submitted documents for employment pass application to my new employer on 21/1/2022 but I do not hear any updates so far. They just told me that they r processing and ask me to wait for updates if any. I tried ...
did the company say they applied the visa thru ESD? maybe the reason it's not showing is they didn't apply there. there's another one for expats which is MDEC. however for MDEC application, there's no way to check online. Read More
How to clear my tax quickly by vijay viju
hi all am under ep catagory ii,i got ip from singapore so i need to vacate soon from here,but my hr said it takes one month for tax clearence and cancellation,but really wants to know hoe long it takes to clear my tax or else i can check my status ...
oh thanj u so much bro ,,so u mean if my tax clearance done i need not wait for refund amount i can exit malaysia kan,,no immigration problem will arrive>.?yeah. i did the same in 2019. i just made sure i have a copy of the receiving ... Read More
How to clear my tax quickly by vijay viju
hi all am under ep catagory ii,i got ip from singapore so i need to vacate soon from here,but my hr said it takes one month for tax clearence and cancellation,but really wants to know hoe long it takes to clear my tax or else i can check my status ...
Oh thank you once got clear how long will it take for cancel permit, only if cancel we can leave or without cancellation we can countrycancel your EP? your company should apply cancellation in mdec or esd i believe. but no need to wait for your tax ... Read More
All about taxes for expats in Malaysia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Malaysia. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Malaysia. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ... Read More
All about taxes for expats in Malaysia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Malaysia. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
it should be 14 working days. once you submit all your documents to you LHDN branch, they will process your tax clearance and will let your company know when they can release your final pay. Read More
EP (employment pass) Malaysia by cheikhne
Hi everyone, Can anyone help me to understand the process of getting work permit in Malaysia . My company is applying for EP slots since May and until now did not get it. and i wanted to check my application status online then they told me ...
before your company could apply for your employment pass/visa, they need to have an approved slot - which is the approved quota to hire foreign workers. since your company has not been given yet the slots, they haven't applied for your work ... Read More
Filing of Income Tax Return for Expats by seren140
Hi. It's my first time to file for an income tax return. where could I find the guidelines?
Thanks Gravitas! successfully filed my tax return. i'll just wait for the feedback of LHDN with regards to my refund. Read More
Filing of Income Tax Return for Expats by seren140
Hi. It's my first time to file for an income tax return. where could I find the guidelines?
i actually don't know which form to use lol i have already completed the 182 days requirement for the 28% tax last december and currently being taxed on resident tax rate. which for should i use? e-be? or m? Read More
Filing of Income Tax Return for Expats
Hi. It's my first time to file for an income tax return. where could I find the guidelines? Read More
Contract Renewal, same company but diff status by seren140
Hi. So it will be almost nearing my contract end period. I was hired by this company but i was placed under agency. They will renew the contract but I heard from other expats that there's new ruling about renewals. So we'll be given 2 ...
so if ever i will do transfer / be absorbed and i would have a change in category, do i still need to go back to my home country? to get the new visa? Read More
Contract Renewal, same company but diff status by seren140
Hi. So it will be almost nearing my contract end period. I was hired by this company but i was placed under agency. They will renew the contract but I heard from other expats that there's new ruling about renewals. So we'll be given 2 ...
oh that explains why. they didn't specifically explained that part. they just told the other expat that if their salary would not reach 5k, the exit and holding period will be 3 mos. so it's connected with category then. another question, ... Read More
Contract Renewal, same company but diff status
Hi. So it will be almost nearing my contract end period. I was hired by this company but i was placed under agency. They will renew the contract but I heard from other expats that there's new ruling about renewals. So we'll be given 2 ... Read More
Expats in MY, applying for tourist visa in Korea Embassy
oh I haven't. I was looking for the website of the korea embassy in Malaysia and can't find it right away. anyway, thanks! looks like I'm eligible to apply. Read More
Expats in MY, applying for tourist visa in Korea Embassy
Hi, Are expats allowed to apply for a Korean tourist visa in the Korea Embassy located in Kuala Lumpur? or is it exclusive for Malaysian residents only? Do we need to go back to our country and file the application there? Thanks! Read More
tax number
hi gravitas! so the reference number is the tax number? i don't need to go personally to hasil? Read More
tax number
Hi! I've already applied for a tax number thru e-daftar. It was approved after 2 days. When I input my application number, the status says Approved and there was a reference number given. My question is what do I do next? Read More
Rice Cooker and Iron
where can i buy iron (to iron clothes) and rice cooker in KL? i see some deals in lazada and shopee but i prefer to buy it myself. i just recently moved here. I've been to 4 shopping malls but all i saw was high-end brands (clothing, make-up). ... Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
thanks. I already got the letter to be presented to the Malaysian Embassy in Manila. Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
update I have received the vdr. I need to proceed now to the Malaysian embassy here in the Philippines. Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
update status is at Pass Issuance Stage :) Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
so I asked my contact person with the company and told her about my concern on the deferral status. she said all applications were put on hold as internal checking by respective team is required by ES. I also asked if there's a timetable of ... Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
mohideen, you mentioned stage 1, how many stages are there? Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
yes, i agree. it is moving fast. i checked last friday, from draft status, it changed to documents verification. and now from decision stage to deferral. cross-fingers hope to receive positive feedback. thanks! Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/application-status/ Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
checked it in the morning, status was decision stage. checked it this afternoon, status changed to deferral.. Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
thanks! i was looking for a status update last tuesday, but no records were found. i checked again last night, fortunately and finally i saw an update, tho it was only in draft status. at least there's movement. Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
So I finally saw an update in the ESD site. But it's still in draft status. I just don't get the last submission column, it says November 30 Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
Finally received my contract. I've already reverted back the signed ones. So usually, how long does the EP processing takes? My start date was already indicated in the contract. Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
Hi Gravitas I followed your advice. I emailed Kelly Services today and fortunately they responded right away. As per Kelly, they got the hiring company's approval just this morning, so now, they will process my employment contract. They will ... Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa by seren140
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ...
ok.. i read from another forum and from what I understand, here in the Philippines, overseas companies can no longer hire people directly and needs to get a recruitment agency, thus they get agencies like Kelly Services. I'm just a bit worried, ... Read More
waiting period: newly hired, EP and Visa
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract and ... Read More
employment pass application rejected by Blackjenai
Hi, Can someone help me with my dilemma. I receive an offer to one of the Engineering Company in Malaysia as a Payroll Analyst with monthly salary of RM4750 a month. They endorse my Employment Pass application processing to a certain agency. Today, ...
Hi. I'm from Manila and I was also offered a job by an engineering company as GL analyst. I got the job offer last Feb 27 and accepted it on the same day. I was told that Kelly Services will be the one who will prepare my employment contract ... Read More