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Chitchat Jiuhu kia Breaking all the laws here. PAP just slap them on the wrist

congo9

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The " brain drain" analogy is used to stupify those who stayed which is not entirely correct. Jiu hu could be exporting its worthless scum for all we know.
Exactly they had been exporting lowly scammers and criminals into Singapore.
 

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No jiuhu....Here jiu Cham liao
Can ask Boss John for his insightful sharing
John Tan business needed a lot of cheap and dull labours to operate. Often below market salaries.
The model of such business is not sustainable. But yet Bosses like John tan needed such labour.
Sooner or later John tan has to move out to Sudan or Gazza.
 

k1976

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John Tan business needed a lot of cheap and dull labours to operate. Often below market salaries.
The model of such business is not sustainable. But yet Bosses like John tan needed such labour.
Sooner or later John tan has to move out to Sudan or Gazza.
Boss Tan enjoy the help of Good Hands and his savvy extensive network
 

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Sinkies land. The m&d landers paradise

Malaysian government study warns of 'brain drain', finds 3 in 4 Malaysians living, working in Singapore skilled or semi-skilled
Malaysian government study warns of 'brain drain', finds 3 in 4 Malaysians living, working in Singapore skilled or semi-skilled
Travellers making their way to Bangunan Sultan Iskandar to cross the Woodlands Causeway and enter Singapore. (Photo: CNA/Fadza Ishak)
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A recent study by the Malaysian authorities found that about two-thirds of Malaysians living and working in Singapore earn a gross salary of between S$1,500 and S$3,599
And about three-quarters of them were skilled or semi-skilled, with the highest earner drawing a gross monthly salary of S$18,000
Malaysian authorities flagged a "brain drain" as a concern for the nation, and urged a push to ensure Malaysians return to their homeland after work experience abroad
Key reasons Malaysians opt to work in Singapore and Brunei include enhanced job prospects, favourable working conditions, attractive salaries and advantageous exchange rates
SINGAPORE: Amid concerns of a "brain drain" of skilled workers leaving Malaysia, an official study into Malaysians living in Singapore has found that two-thirds of those living and working here earn a gross salary of S$1,500 (US$1,116) to S$3,599 a month.

It also found that almost one in five Malaysian workers living here, or 18.5 per cent, earn S$3,600 to S$9,999 a month while the highest gross monthly salary is S$18,000 a month. About 1.2 per cent earn S$10,000 to S$17,999

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The study, conducted in 2022, also said that 38 per cent of Malaysians here are employed. The rest are engaged in activities such as business, research and education, or are married to a Singaporean.

Of those in a job, nearly three in four, or 74 per cent, are skilled or semi-skilled, said the study put out on Monday (Feb 19) by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, an agency under the Prime Minister’s Department, and the Ministry of Economy.

A majority, or 62 per cent, of Malaysians living here are male.

A media statement released by the Malaysian authorities about the study warned of the "adverse effects" of the brain drain as skilled workers leave the country.

Malaysians working in Singapore and Brunei were attracted by good job prospects, favourable working conditions, attractive salaries and an advantageous exchange rate.

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A separate study released at the same time profiled Malaysians living in Brunei. That study was conducted in 2023.

The Singapore study did not indicate how many Malaysians living in Singapore were surveyed.

It is believed to the first study of its type. TODAY has asked the Malaysian authorities if any similar study has previously been produced.

The trends identified in the Brunei study were broadly similar to those in the Singapore one.

The study on the nation bordering the East Malaysian state of Sarawak showed that 92 per cent of Malaysians who live and work there are skilled or semi-skilled, and with 50 per cent of the Malaysian diaspora in Brunei being there for work.

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WHY IT MATTERS
The media statement attached to the study touched on the pros and cons of the findings.

One key finding is that, by and large, Malaysians have the option of selecting employment opportunities abroad.

“Recognition of Malaysian education on the global stage facilitates the upward mobility of individuals with a fundamental educational background in SPM, allowing them to progress from low-skilled positions to semi-skilled or skilled in Singapore and Brunei.”

The SPM is the Malaysian Certificate of Education, a national exam that all fifth-form secondary school students in Malaysia sit for, and can be seen as the equivalent of the O-Levels in Singapore.

However, the authorities underlined the "brain drain" problem, which could lead to "financial ramifications since a significant portion of those employed abroad originated from the Malaysian education system”.

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They said that Malaysia must "reframe" the narrative around brain drain, and try to get those who had found work in other countries to eventually return.

“This shift in perspective means that the Malaysian diaspora will eventually return to Malaysia after a predetermined period, thereby contributing their acquired expertise and experiences back to the country.”

Last year, Malaysia’s former Human Resources Minister V Sivakumar said that 1.13 million out of 1.86 million Malaysians who migrated abroad were living in Singapore as of 2022, raising questions of how talent can be retained and drawn back to Malaysia.

CNA reported last October that the weaker Malaysian ringgit compared to the Singapore dollar has led to more Johor residents seeking jobs in Singapore.

MALAYSIANS LIVING IN SINGAPORE
Of the 62 per cent of Malaysians living here but were not employed, 47.4 per cent were there for business
Another 23.1 per cent were here for research and training, 17.1 per cent for education and 10.1 per cent were married to a Singaporean
The study did not indicate if there was any overlap between those married to a Singaporean and, for example, working here
Age wise, 20 per cent were below 20 years old, 48 per cent between 25 and 39 years old, and 32 per cent were 40 years old and above
The racial breakdown was 46.2 per cent Chinese, 40.2 per cent Malay, 11.3 per cent Indian
The main source states were: 38.3 per cent from Johor, the closest state geographically to Singapore, followed by 12.3 per cent from Kedah and 9 per cent from Perak.
MALAYSIANS RESIDING AND WORKING IN SINGAPORE
Skilled and semi-skilled workers formed the majority of working Malaysians residing in Singapore, with 39 per cent and 35 per cent respectively
Another 26 per cent were low skilled
Among those employed, 24 per cent were clerical support workers, 20 per cent were professionals, 15 per cent were plant and machine operators and assemblers, 15 per cent were technicians and associate professionals, and 12 per cent were service and sales workers
Nearly nine in 10 or 89.4 per cent of them were on full-time permanent contract, while 10.6 per cent were on other arrangements.
On their longer-term careers, 62 per cent planned to keep working in Singapore, 20 per cent did not plan to do so, while 18 per cent were not sure
This article was originally published in TODAY.


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YouTuber says Malaysians' willingness to do 'dirty, dangerous, and demeaning' jobs sets them apart from Singaporeans
YouTuber says Malaysians' willingness to do 'dirty, dangerous, and demeaning' jobs sets them apart from Singaporeans
A Malaysian financial advisor posted a video sharing his thoughts on why Malaysians working in Singapore have advantages over the locals.
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Dirty, demeaning and dangerous - these are the types of jobs that 'true-blue' Singaporeans will shun, but not Malaysians, says one YouTuber.

And that's why Malaysians possess several advantages over Singaporeans in the job market, said CFLieu in a five-minute video on Wednesday (Feb 21).

According to his website, Lieu is a certified and licensed financial advisor in Malaysia.

He began his explanation by saying that there typically two types of Malaysians working in Singapore.

The first is what he described as "underqualified but hardworking".

Lieu recounted that he spotted a job listing for a dishwasher at a restaurant in Orchard Road last year, which offered a pay of $3,500.

"This is a good example of a 3D job - dirty, demeaning and dangerous - that a true blue Singaporean would not touch with a 10-foot pole," he said.

"But that means a five-figure ringgit monthly pay opportunity."


He went on to describe the second type of Malaysian worker in Singapore - the "professional, highly-skilled and also hardworking".

These professionals usually earn about $8,000 to $15,000 a month, claimed Lieu.

"This is where you, a Malaysian, are on the fast track to upgrading your socioeconomic status (SES) when you repatriate money back to Malaysia, slowly but surely."

'Temporary drop in SES leads to more options in the long term'
Circling back to the example of the dishwasher, Lieu said that those working in Singapore may suffer a temporary drop in their SES from renting a room and "eating cai fan every day".

However, by earning Singapore dollars, these workers will slowly gain more options in life later on, such as being able to afford a better house or car back home, he explained.

On the flipside, those residing in Singapore may not feel that they have as much freedom to upgrade their SES, he said.

"Any average person can feel emotionally imbalanced when they feel they are not qualified to compete for high-paying jobs in their home country, yet [they] feel too atas to wash dishes.

"You can't help but feel stuck... you're not climbing up the socioeconomic ladder, yet you always have this constant worry and fear of dropping down the same ladder."

In these cases, Lieu urged Malaysians to empathise with such individuals.

"The fact is this, if any native Singaporean can do any job better, faster and cheaper than Malaysians, no Malaysians can ever take away their job opportunities."

"If Malaysians are willing to do a job at a lower Singapore dollar pay...isn't that also a Singaporean employer issue?" he said.

Good prospects, favourable working conditions in Singapore
A study conducted in 2022 by Malaysian authorities showed that two-thirds of Malaysians working in Singapore earn a gross salary of between $1,500 and $3,599 a month, reported CNA.

One in five Malaysian workers living here earns between $3,600 and $9,999 a month, with the highest grossing salary being $18,000.

Respondents said that they were attracted to job opportunities in Singapore due to the good prospects, favourable working conditions, attractive salaries and an advantageous exchange rate.

However, the study did not indicate how many Malaysians working in Singapore were polled.

Alongside the study, the Malaysian authorities also released a media statement which warned of the "adverse effects" of brain drain as more skilled workers leave the country.

They said that Malaysia must "reframe" the narrative around brain drain, and try to get those who have found work in other countries to eventually return.
 

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YouTuber says Malaysians' willingness to do 'dirty, dangerous, and demeaning' jobs sets them apart from Singaporeans
I beg to differ.

Young malaysian gals are still very industrious, be it in retail, office or production lines. However, their male counterparts are very nua these days, full of complaints and bitchy. I think too much tiktoks and computer games had soften the younger malaysian males. Generally speaking, our local young males are not softer than them.
 

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They will soon reached the same state. We were like what they are now many years ago. We do dirty and tough jobs but we educate and upgrade ourselves to become better people as a whole. Now these uncouth jiuhukias are what we were before so this Tuber is just ignorant.
 
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