Casarodriguez
Malaysian citizen
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Malaysian
Speaks Language Mandarin
Registration: 10 February 2019
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Is monthly phone allowance paid into salary subject to income tax? by gromitmtl
Hi folks, My company pays monthly phone allowance into salary and deducts income tax. But I read on this link that these are tax exempt: - Gifts of fixed line telephone, mobile phone, pager or Personal Digital Assistant(PDA)registered in ...
If you claim it as an expense monthly then you will not have to pay tax. However if it is paid as an allowance to you monthly then you will have to pay tax on it. If it doesn't impact your tax amount significantly and you are okay with it then ... Read More
Work Remotely as freelancer for Malaysian Company by willyranz
Hi all, Please help me. I'm going to have a remote job as freelancer for Malaysian company for web development project. I don't reside in Malaysia and I work from my home country. Do I need Malaysian employment pass ?
No you don't need a visa. Interested to know how you will get paid. Will they bak into your account after the job is completed or you take advance payment. Important to iron the terms of the contract upfront. Read More
Are you an English or EFL teacher in Malaysia? by shalzyabb
Hello All, I'm currently pursuing my TEFL certification and wanted to get some information on teaching English in Malaysia. I would like to know your experience and also would you mind answering the following questions: 1. Are classrooms student ...
Hi Shala, I used to teach in an English Language Centre not long ago and maybe able to provide some answers for you but don't take them as gospel truth. 1.Whilst I would like to think that it is student centered, it really depends where you ... Read More
Obtaining permit for house maid by Falaksid82
Hi me and my husband both are expat from India and working here as lecturer in university on work permit. I want to bring a maid from India. What is the procedure to bring the maid on our own from India and how to apply for her maid permit. I do ...
Hi, You may apply for a maid directly from India by yourself but it is quite a laborious process as it also involves the Indian High Commission giving approval and vetting all documents before they are sent off to the candidate. These ... Read More
Renting a place by Nona61
Hello everyone What are the process and conditions to rent a small place in KL? Can we trust applications and websites? Or we should come down to KL first and then search for a place? Do people rent places to international students? Are there any ...
A safe bet is to book a room for a few nights through AirBnB or into a hotel first and then when you are here to go looking for an apartment. Long stay apartments are normally for a year with a two months deposit plus 1 month utilities deposit and ... Read More
How much can I save on 5500 per month? by Farhan19
Hey everyone, I've been offered a job in KL working between KLCC and Bukit Bintang at a salary of 5500 ringgit per month. I'm just wondering how much will I potentially be able to save per month? I will be on my own and I'm not looking ...
Am too late to advise you but RM 5500 would have been a little tight. You will need at least RM 6500 to have a decent standard of living. Initially you should just rent a room thru AirBnB for a few days and then if you like the place negotiate a ... Read More
Hong Kong to KL- School for 3 kids by bsc1280
Hi All, We live in HK for past 10 years and with ballooning costs of international schools and small cramped housing, I am seriously thinking about moving my wife and 3 kids to KL on MM2H. Please can you help me with the questions below. I will ...
Hi, Thought I should quickly chip -in to let you know that you may not need MM2H to get your kids into international school here. If you register with any of the international schools that caters for foreign students they will arrange for the ... Read More
Buying a restaurant by James.Fardos
Hello forum I'm considering to quit my job and start my own business. I found a restaurant which is quite interesting. But I need some advice regarding buying process, visa etc.. does anyone know a company who can help with this process?
Have you bought it already? Restaurant are sold because they do not make a profit. Be sure to know your potential market for your restaurant. If you are gonna change your concept it will be good to do a market survey first before you take ... Read More
I'M LOOK FOR THE SHARE CONDOMINIUM in KLCC !!!! by Magical1225
I have to move to KL in June. I'm look for the place to live. Does anyone look for share house or condominium in KLCC same as me? I don't know about Malaysia at all. Please tell me what should I prepare.
Hi Magical 1225, If you are moving to KL in June you may consider to book an AirBnB room or condo for few days and then look around for a suitable condo. There are many condos around depending on your location and price. Those around KLCC are ... Read More
Job offer of 10K in Penang, Offered a Job verbally to spouse by archerjayden
Hi All, I am currently in India working in IT sector. I have been offered 10K RM per month by a company in Penang. During negotiations, they have also verbally offered to provide Job for my spouse. My Current CTC : 7300RM in India. My expectation ...
Don't move if you do not have a job at hand. You may be short changed when you get here . Negotiate everything upfront then come. Spouse employment is not guaranteed even if they verbally say it. Your wife will have to find her own unless ... Read More
Found a brand new job offer in Bangsar South by asela28sl
Hello, friends, I've got a new job in the vertical business suite (one of the company in here) as a software engineer. so I would like to know about the life around here It means places that I could visit, foods that I can take, ...
RM 3200 for a software engineer is to little, especially if you are a foreigner. You can survive but you can't save anything unless you are really prudent. I won't take the job. Read More
10K MYR New Job Offer in KL by VivekBaghel
Hi...need Ur advise on my expenses. M planning to move to KL with my wife. Package: 21.5K MYR per month My wife: PhD Chemistry, fresher. Me: 10 yrs experience in AIRCONDITIONERS industry. Targets: staying for 5+ yrs; planning to start family there. ...
Hi Vivek, Just thought I'd reply your post as I am a local Malaysian with loads of local knowledge. If your salary is RM 21.5 K per month you would be paying about 25%-28% tax. Taking the higher bracket you will have a take-home of RM 15.5 K. ... Read More