₦airaland Forum

macmoyor:
@ dell net; what is your background are you Albino? and what type of work you did while in Malaysia?, You came in for a year and worked?.Your papa get company for Malaysia? [s]All you folks saying you can't get job in Malaysia I will have to object to it[/s],What are your basis of objecting the fact that there is no work for guys in Malaysia? What and what do you like about Malaysia?. It will be nice to give details so that people will be informed.
@ wanaj0; Are you are an Engineer? or are you a skilled profession with company sponsor work visa?[s]Lived in Miri Sarawak then moved to KL. Go to work in Labuan and KK regularly. Also get to go to JB to visit a yard[/s] , you live in Kl and working at KK and Laubuan? what kinda work are you doing? will people get paid if they visit the yard at JB? is the grave yard or orange yard?,

let our posts be less ambiguous,clear and incisive

btw Singapore is ahead of Malaysia a million times in all ramifications.

Not sure what is ambiguous or strange in my posts.

Yes I am an Engineer working in the oil and gas industry.

Yard in JB is a fabrication/integration yard. Precisely MMHE yard.

Design office is in KL

Company registered office is in KK (for Sabah State) and Miri (for Sarawak State)

Labuan is the logistics and supply base.

Clear now.

bolshoiboo:
please i want to write a letter and the address is giving me a headache.
which is correctly written:

Netherlands, or Amsterdam,
Amsterdam. Netherlands.

I have been asking around but i have been given different answers, just want to ask you since you live there and so you'll know better.

Thank you

Lagos, Nigeria is similar to Amsterdam, Holland OR Amsterdam, Netherlands whichever you prefer.

[quote author=dell_net link=topic=703248.msg8639935#msg8639935 date=1309686540]I have stayed in Malaysia for a year and worked. All you folks saying you can't get job in Malaysia I will have to object to it, but I am probably at an advantage because of my background. I like Malaysia but I don't like the weather. I have a social bad story about Malaysia.

Suicide issue is a case in Malaysia, racism is also an issue but deep down in their hearts they are open probably I would say faction plays a role but when one on one there is a mutual connection. The government has too much power and they abuse it e.g the police, RELA corps etc. I could remember telling a cabbie taking me to Sunway Pyramid;look at how far Malaysia has gone and we (Nigeria) are no where, he laughed and said do something about it and I said we are coming up, and he said oh yeah you are young.[/quote]You better share this background before you mislead people.

Of course foreigners work in Malaysia. We do have a couple of Nigerians working in Malaysia. Most are those headhunted and with Work Permit waiting for them on arrival in Malaysia. They did not come to Malaysia to hustle. So IF you are coming to Malaysia to hustle and expect to find a job it is a NO NO NO!

jalcyue:
na wao u kant imagine.hw hrd life here. i've bn tryin to sv up to buy gifts for younger siblings.am tired of stayin here no job nth.dis country is jst dry.fd makes me throw up nd the ppl r rude.i really suffered to bag my degree frm uum nd nw am stuck.

You will hve to go to the embassy and plan to stay like 3days to get your passport renewed. Hope that they have the materials because sometimes the toner for the printer is not available.

All the best.

[quote author=Ms. Potato link=topic=703248.msg8626502#msg8626502 date=1309485714]Dear Nigerians living in Malaysia, how do u feel about the country?

Dont lie and tell the truth and shame the devil. [/quote]It is all a function of what you are doing in Malaysia.

Malaysia is a lovely place. Lived in Miri Sarawak then moved to KL. Go to work in Labuan and KK regularly. Also get to go to JB to visit a yard. In Labuan I stay in Grand Dorsett and work from Asian Supply Base. In KK I stay in Le Meridien and Work from Wisma San Hin just by waterfront area. Loved KK because of the beaches.

All in all, a lovely place. People from East Malaysia are more friendly.

Enjoyed playing Golf there.

There is corruption in Malaysia but is hardly talked about. Right now the CM of Sarawak is facing serious heat because of corruption.

Good rivalry between Singapore and Malaysia though. Things are cheaper in Malaysia than Singapore.


Note, Malaysia is not a place to hustle for job. Remember as a BLACK person you stand out. Many Africans are there as Students with a good number in what is called 'visa' schools.

Malaysia is a Muslim country but except you are in the East Coast of the Peninsular, you are relatively safe from extremism.

Infrastructure in the West is better than the East. Flight cost is relatively cheap. Weather is cool.

Malaysia Ringgit is quite strong now. From RM1 to N36.00 in 2008 it is now like RM1 to N50.00 now. So things are more expensive in Malaysia in Naira terms.

For those who like to shop, KL is not bad for shopping. For lovers of nature, many places to go in KL. Loved the KL bird park. Labuan is a duty free area though very small island. Was told it was owned by the Sabah CM

Any other thing you like to know?

Any price quote for Touareg? 2008 preferably.

You are better off in Malasyia than in Thailand. Thailand is filled with Perverts! From Banghok to Phuket!

Firstly the cheap schools in Malaysia are Visa schools. You dont learn anything. You pay like 300k every year just to get student visa.

There is no work for immigrants in Malaysia. This is compounded because as a black man you are noticeable so nowhere to hide.

IF indeed he is thinking of schooling, there are other countries with better opportunities.

Malaysia is a GOOD country but not welcoming to immigrants especially blacks!

Malaysia is a country that thrives on racial discrimination even among Malaysians. So you can imagine your fate as a Black man (Nigerian for that matter)

Depend on what you are coming to do in Malaysia.

No work and it is not cheap. If you are a criminal or criminally minded then be ready to join the many Nigerians into various vices and crime in Malaysia.

Remember that you are black and you will easily STAND out.

Yes there is job for drug mules. Remember thought that it is DEATH PENALTY!

Which year is this?

Sanusi is not a demon but he should not be made to look like a saint.

He was at UBA when exceptional item became the culture.

He was at FBN when they did the Seawolf deal and exceeded the single obligor limit. As CBN governor he gave them a waiver.

Whatever Oceanic and Inter were guilty of, Diamond and UBA were also guilty of teh same thing. There is something 'selective' in Lamido's actions.

That Wema bank was spared was because of unholy alliance between Sanusi and his deputy Lemo.

So in Sanusi, we have the good, the bad and the ugly.

As per minister of finance and minister of state being from Kano, that is pure rubbish.

Anyone know the average landing cost of a 2008 Touareg in Nigeria. Thinking of getting one.

Not sure if the question is directed at me but will try an answer.

In most civilised and regulated environment, there are procedures for foreigners to follow before they can start to work in a foreign country. For most places, you need a WORK PERMIT which is like a 'visa' that allows you to enter the country and work.

Most countries will ONLY grant that permit in extreme situations one of which is when there is no 'local' to do the job. This implies that you have some skill set that is not available in Malaysia. That is how some Nigerians get to work with Petronas and even lecture in their universities. That is the main LEGAL way to get into a foreign country and work. You apply for a job, you get offered the job and the employer processes the work permit for you. The employer will have to convince immigration that no 'local' was able to do the job. Ask yourself, if there is a national of the country to do the job why should they offer it to a foreigner?

In some countries, students are allowed to do some work. This is not applicable in Malaysia. So most Nigerians that came thinking they can work with their student visa are finding out the tough way.

Nigerians do odd jobs in other countries. In UK, US and other places where you have significant amount of blacks you will not stand out. So they can drive cabs etc. In Malaysia any black man will stand out! So it is difficult for a black man to do any odd jobs. You have Philippinos, Indonesians, Koreans, Thais, Japanese and some other Asians working in Malaysia based on the ASEAN treaty that they have. That does not cover Nigerians.

In summary, Malaysia will only give a foreigner job when there are no Malaysians to do the job! That is the way to tackle 'unemployment' in their own country.

So if you want to work in Malaysia, acquire the required skill set, apply for a job that require that skill set and if you are offered the job your employer will process the work permit for you.

naijaspeak:
I feel disturb to read in your article and some other section of nairaland that there is no job for ( foreigners including Nigerian) in Malaysia.

If I may ask what makes Malaysia not to have job for foreign worker? Is it that there is job in Malaysia but it is just their law or constitution that place a ban on  foreigner from working.

I know that most Nigerian that travel out of Nigeria visit foreign land for simply economic purposes.

So I feel that visiting Malaysia without gaining back the money you spend for that long trip is rather wasteful.  I think it is ideal that one visit a place with the aim of making money or doing business. where this are lacking malaysia. then the purpose of going to malaysia is rather defeated.

lets have your reply[b][/b]

AtlanticC:
wanaj0- You are just simply bitter, very defensive as well. Don’t worry you might have your luck to ride in a plane and visit other country soon. Just continue praying…

suxes2005- FYI, There are Nigerians here who even fail in English 1, even your so called “Government Scholars” from big Universities here and those ones who claims that they grew up in UK but was born in Nigeria. Lolz!

Bitter that what? That you are luring people into slavery so that you can make money? How does my bitterness affect the fact that you are out to deceive people

What certificate will someone get from your school? When someone from English speaking country attend your shool what will you offer the person?

You can only deceive those who are desperate. Even IF they are desperate to come to Malaysia they must be stupid to think that a language school is the best option for them.

It's a pity to what end people like you go to deceive people just to make money.

So it is Malaysia Immigration that accredited your school to run a language school. And this school is so good that it is nor targeting the Malaysian population who hardly speak English but is targeting Nigerians who have English as their official language. Does it make sense to you?

chamber2:
Will you stop all these and go to bed woman.You don't even have a good grasp of the English language and you want to teach others.

Just saw that she said she operates an INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. Not sure she knew what an International school is. One should ask her whether the school is running an American, British or Australian curriculum and which certificate will be awarded after the training. Would also like to know the educational institutions accrediting the certificates.

Apparently, they established a company (Thats what Bhd is all about) that they are using to ferry people and dump them in Malaysia.

How someone from an English speaking country will go to learn English in a non English speaking country!

Hope people will stop SELLING lies to others.

You dont help people by encouraging illegality! How will a sincere Nigerian from an English Speaking country go and study English language IN Malaysia where English is not even their first language.

All you are trying to do is to get people to Malaysia with the promise of a'better' life only for them to become miserable later or take to crime.

If you need people to come and study English in your school, Nigerians should not be your target audience if your intention is genuine. Target and help people from non english speaking country.

As per your rants, I dont hate Malaysia because I have no reason to hate Malaysia. Malaysia is a lovely country with the good and bad side. If anything, I love the opportunity of playing golf there.

As per asking me to go out of my country, your ignorance is baffling. You dont know where I am or where I have travelled to. Be grateful that a Nigerian decide to marry you and gave you exposure to life beyond what you are use to.

AtlanticC:
wanaj0 - I was thinking why you are so against of Malaysia… Maybe you were here before and you were deported or the airport Immigration did not even allow you to enter Malaysia? Or maybe your visa was denied or your agent cheated you? Or maybe, you have dream of coming here but you cannot afford the visa and the plane ticket? That is why you’re so bitter. Don’t worry; if you do not like Malaysia….Malaysia also doesn’t like you…

AtlanticC:
If you are not interested to apply better come up with a sensible question. Try to go out of your country so you will be enlighten and not be ignorant. From what I know, we are helping a lot of YOUR FELLOW NIGERIANS HERE. We do not need to explain to you because you will never understand since you are not here and you do not have any intention of coming here. These posts are only for those people WHO CAN PAY and have INTEREST. It is not our business what they want to do here besides studying.

Another thing, there are even Nigerians here who doesn’t want to go home anymore; they are even planning to apply for “Malaysia my second home program”.

So which language are they learning in your school? What value does that add to their life apart from getting a visa

What is a business visa? Are you talking about business visit visa?

So do the government of Malaysia feed them in Malaysia?

Most come to Malaysia and get trapped because they think travelling abroad is a bird of roses. Some sold their belongings to travel out and are regretting it hence they resort to crime.

If you use 'big' cars to measure success, there are many 'big' cars in Nigeria.

If you are not coming to school (genuine student), or you have a job waiting for you as an expat, Malaysia is not the place for you!

There are many POOR people also in Malaysia. Take it from someone who have worked through the length and breath of Malaysia! Money does not fall from trees in Malaysia or any part of the world for that matter.

AtlanticC:
Why don't you ask those thousands of Nigerian entering a Language Schools here in Malaysia? FYI, do not under estimate your fellow Nigerians, most of them that are here are not only studying, they are doing export business. Malaysia is near to China, they buy goods in China and send it to Nigeria. Not only China, in Malaysia it self, they purchase goods here and send it to your country. And I know most of them, who are rich people already in Nigeria.

Yes, living in Malaysia is not cheap compare in Nigeria. But you will see Nigerians here driving big cars and living in a nice condominiums. For those Nigerians who are doing crimes here, if your government can only feed and support them back in Naija, do you think they will choose to put their life in risk in other country?

We are telling those Nigerians who wants to study here, that Malaysian Government doesn't give jobs to foreigner unless there's a company who will sponsor them and their visa. Another thing, not all Nigerians here only possesing a visit or student pass, there are Nigerians here who have a business visa and they are also successful with their business, either they are married or not to a Malaysian Citizen.

Why should any SERIOUS Nigerian go to a language school in Malaysia? To learn which language? What do they gain from your school apart from wasting money getting a student visa and wasting their time away.

People need to think of what they want to make out of their life instead of wasting money unnecessarily.

There are few jobs for foreigners in Malaysia. Most of the Nigerians are on student visa and they end up taking to crime since they cannot work. Living in Malaysia is also not that cheap so why should any one come to Malaysia to waste time and money when there is no job? Is it to attend a language school to learn English or Mandarin?

AtlanticC:
I thought you did your own research? From the name of the Institution, you will know that it is a Language school. And from the requirements, if you understand what you read, one of the requirements are high school/college academic transcripts. And we also mentioned that for foreign students to enter our school, we have a minimum age of 16 and up to the age of 35.

Anyway, if you’re not here you may not understand why Nigerians who’s staying here needs a school, like our school. Well, if you want to take your masters, PhD or maybe to be a full time student, you have to inquire to those big universities here in Malaysia, if you can afford to pay almost 2 million naira per semester, for your schooling, why not? It is still for your future. There are still Nigerians who’s also doing that, mostly they are Hausas. Or they are your government scholars, mostly from River State.

Do you sound convincing to yourself that your reason for travelling is genuine?

Going to Canada will set you back by abput N300k minimum. Can you convince yourself that you earn enough to burn that amount of money without blinking?

komplete:
Greetings to all Nairalanders'!

Its fun being here, i enjoy all the discuss, its enlightening and educating truly.

This is my first posting here, and i am compelled to because i am an eye witness to the pain,humiliation, frustration and dehumanization our people go thru in the name of travelling and living abroad!

I work and live in Vietnam,legally of course,and the level of influx of illegal Nigerians, who have no business travelling abroad is annoying!

More painfull is the pathetic story they tell of how much they spent getting visa and coming here,with promises of Jobs and greener pastures that dont exist!

Because they were not prepared for the challenges of living abroad much less Asia,they end up sleeping outside and engaging in things that take our already muddled reputation as a Nigerians down the drain, so much so that if not for Business purposes, am almost ashamed telling people am from Nigeria!

I am Compilling names of Names of "AGENTS" and unscrupulous individuals in Nigeria who route people to Vietnam with 'promises' of Jobs, i intend to expose such ones soon!

The truth however, is that with the level continous rot,decadence and downward decay Nigeria is slopping into, i dont blame anyone getting out, but you only enjoy the conveniences when you are LEGAL.

Its not easy anywhere in the world.

All the best Guys!

Vietnam is so good that they are exporting prostitutes to other Asian countries. Na wa for my people o.

Fogman:
I m not into those stuff, but the easiest way to enter Angola without visa is to find your way to a neighbouring country and patiently find your way in there. Aside this, i dont think there is an easier way.

Hope you remembered what happened to the Togolese football team during the ANC?

Interesting. Know quite a number of people working there. One just left Indonesia moved his family to Canada to work in Angola. Yes the oil industry is booming but the place is just an expensive jungle!

Nigerians are not loved there because of our 'character'

The question to ask is which visa is difficult? You cant get a tourist visa to a war torn country! You can get a business visit visa if you have a legitimate business to transact there.

suxes2005:
Infact you funny pass basket mouth, u suppose don get
money for comedy biz.

Sincerely bruv, its no scam and i mean it. Just read
through my lips,

Nice breakdown bruv, very good so if i bringn my
PP with N1k you can help with the visa right?

SHALOM

Once you can READ and WRITE you dont need ANY help! Fill your visa form and submit the required documents. You get your visa within 5 working days or maximum 7 working days.

If you are a first time traveller, you will need the NDLEA certificate. Dont forget your 'yellow card' also.

Just to add, the current appreciation of the RM has made importing things from Malaysia to Nigeria unprofitable. In 2008, 1RM was like N36.00 now 1RM is like N50.00.

So before they tell you of some business opportunity factor that in.

Also there are many 'fake' things in Malaysia. They call them LOCAL ORIGINALS. Most are from China. So beware.

I think things have to be put in perspective. Nigerians do work in Malaysia. Some are lecturing while a number are in the oil and gas industry. They are mainly in Sarawak, Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Some stay in highbrow areas like Mont Kiara, KLCC, Jalan Ampang etc.

The difference is that those are professionals. They are considered to have skills that is in 'short' supply in Malaysia. They have work permit that allows them to work.

Anyone that employs illegal immigrant in Malaysia is playing with fire. Worse of with blacks because you will STAND out.

The other issue is that pay is relatively POOR in Malaysia except you are treated as an EXPATRIATE staff. Most fresh graduates earn between (RM1,500 and RM 2,500). Those fortunate among them can get a job of like RM3,500.

Most Nigerians came in as a tourist or with student visa. That does not allow you to WORK! And no company will risk employing you! Even for housemaids in Malaysia (mainly Indonesians and Philipinos) they are regulated. They get permit to work.

And to work for Chinese company without speaking Mandarin is almost impossible. Even Chinese people dont like to employ non Chinese speaking Malaysians how much more employing a black man. Note that the Chinese control the economic power while the Malays control political power.

So what do Nigerians do in Malaysia. Most are into crime. Some are trying to do business like car rentals BUT not as lucrative as people think. So people should be careful. Remember flight ticket to Malaysia is not cheap!

Fogman:
Please confirm the minimum BTA needed to travel to Malaysia

Are you going there for business? PTA should do. Better still, get someone there to invite you and that he will be RESPONSIBLE for your stay. It is not always that you need to have a PTA.

If you are coming as a tourist, I think it use to be $2k for 14days. Visas from Naija are now for 14days max.

Malaysian Visa is N1k.

Ticket via Emirates is like N200k. Egypt Air is cheaper but a bit stressful. Qatar is a bit less then Emirates but luggage limit is there.

You will only be granted 14days visa. Extension is not likely going to be granted.

Welcome to Malaysia.

suxes2005:
sonnagurl,

there is no job in Malaysia hope you read that?

Ask him to find elsewhere to look for job

SHALOM

Saying there is no JOB in Malaysia may not be the whole truth.

If you have a skill that is required in Malaysia you can be employed in Malaysia. However, you need to get the job and and the company will process your work permit before setting your foot in Malaysia. A number of Nigerians work in Petronas for example.

Dont come with the aim of planning to hustle and get job later. It will NOT happen.

So true. One had to get money paid to her account in Nigeria for about 2 months just to meet the requirement.

Immigration lawyers must always make money.

How many people in UK make up to 50,000 GBP a year?

debosky:
In the line of giving educating information, I'll give my take on the new 'restrictions'.

Based on my understanding of the policy document, you only need to earn £40,000 if you're making an 'initial' application for Tier 1 General separate from post study, or if you started your post study work after April 2010.

If you need to extend your leave and you started your post study before April 2010, you only need to have earned above £26,000 in the qualifying period.

Just to clarify - these figures are based on an individual completing a masters degree and being under 30.

Other alternatives such as gaining a phd exist, or taking an MBA.

Even with the 'stringent' requirements, I have heard of Nigerians claiming income from their bogus 'companies' in Nigeria, just to make up the £40,000 mark. Some claim to be directors of companies and so on and get someone to pay in money into accounts, either here in Nigeria or in the UK to give the appearance that the incomes are earned.

Needless to say, £40,000 isn't that much of a limiting constraint given Nigerians' ability to find innovative solutions.

Why is it better for them for you to be in Malaysia? You are making money in your forex trading BUT you still want to go and become a fake student?

Very funny

jonathan73:
Hello house, please i need a very good advice here about malaysia!! am a forex trader who have been trading greatly for some time now and have been trading for FRIENDS IN MALAYSIA ONLINE and now they are tired of online stuff so they requested that it should be better if i come to msia and live together with them in KL Malaysia, of which am 100% in support of that!! now they said that i may need a STUDENT VISA so that i can have a free access to stay in malaysia, please friends am i gonna be at risk of the police chasing me all around the street coz am a FAKE STUDENT who has a student visa but aint attending any school there? my fear is my security not what i will do to survive i trade thousands of $ for them!! so am i going to be safe in malaysia doing my trade indoor with a student passport and then have no problem please i need your honest replies!!!
Sincerely thank in advance

Oh dear. Inferiority complex? With who and to who?

You just throw insults around anyhow! Interesting.

raintree:
Did I say that Nigerians are dying of hunger? I said many are poor. Poor people can still survive with little they have. What is wrong with you?
I came from a poor family and life was hard when I was young. Did I die of hunger? Geez,

Never said Malaysia is a paradise. Never said Nigeria is hopeless. You are the one with the inferiority complex!

I see potential in my cyber friend. I see him having a good life and achieving his dream. I see him becoming the President of Nigeria. If I'm such a hypocrite, I won't waste any time corresponding with him for the past 2 years.

Yes, I can't stand the abuses suffered by your countrymen under the previous and current rulers in Naija.

Damn you, you can't take a little criticism and factual statements. I pity those who work with you!