Expat Experience

"In union, there is a strength".  "United we stand, divided we fall". These two particular sayings were true to what has been transpired during the case of one of the Pinay Teacher who was admitted in one of the hospitals in Johor Bahru due to heart palpitation.  If you remember, one of the posts in this blog was about her (Give a little to Teacher Mavelyn)   when she was admitted in the mid-month of March 2018. And guys, on behalf of the editorial team of “Love Beyond Border”, we would like to give an update about her: Here is her statement from her group: “Hi everyone! Thank you all for blessing our family. I'm overwhelmed by your prayers and concern. Pati ung hindi ko pa na-meet or wala dito sa group they also contributed in helping us. May God bless you double portion! Again salamat sa inyo”. Created thank you message for the prayers and cash donation  given to Ate Mavs from her CCC Filipino Group.  She is already fine...

Mrs. Mavelyn and her family. A Filipina who is currently based in Johor, Malaysia had been rushed to KPJ Puteri Hospital Johor Bahru on March 16, 2018 due to heart palpitation. Her colleagues brought her to the hospital at around 5 PM due to her difficulty in breathing and the doctor diagnosed her with mild stroke. She was advised to stay first in the hospital for a few days but due to medical expenses, she opted to stay and rest at their rented apartment in Johor Bahru (JB). She is required to undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan to properly check other possible cause regarding her health condition.  Her husband, a construction firm project supervisor in Singapore was forced to take a leave to take good care of their two daughters (both 14 and 8 years old).  The couple needs prayers and financial support to undergo MRI scan process as per prescribed by her doctor including medications for her to fully recover. Mrs. Mavelyn and her family. ...

Inside the Immigration Office. In relation to the article posted in the blog about “ Acquiring Spouse Visa in Malaysia ” last January 2016, I forgot to provide a follow-up article on this especially for Spouses who are qualified for a job or who have a job offers from various companies in Malaysia. To cut the story short, Spouses with job offers are allowed to work legally in Malaysia. All you have to do is to prepare the following documents to obtain a Work Endorsement from the Immigration Office where you've took your Multiple Entry Visa or “Immigration Regulation 1963 VISA PASS (social) Reg.11(10). Surat Tawaran Bekerja daripada Syarikat yang ingin bekerja ( Offer letter From the  Company). Kontrak Pekerjaan Perlu Duti Sestem RM10 di Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN). Your data must include (a.)Jawatan / position (b.)  Gaji yang Ditawarkan (Salary offered) (c.)  Tempoh Bekerja/ Duration Lesen Perniagaan yang sah/ Pendaftaran Syarikat (Borang 9, 24 dan...

Being an expat in Malaysia in not easy. A lot of rules to be taken into considerations. I guess we have to accept the fact that in each country, they have their own rule to abide pertaining to foreign workers, expats, immigrants, etc. Heading to Senai International Airport. Photo taken12/4/17 I just want to share with you the things that I did when I renewed my driver’s license in connection to the earlier post I did for this blog: (the title of the article. Conversion of Driver's License to Malaysian License)  . The time has come for me to renew my driver’s license and here are the requirements that I prepared for myself before we went to the Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPN). 1. Existing Driver’s License 2. Current passport (if you renewed your passport here or abroad, just bring with you both as the officer needs to verify  your identity based on the existing records that you have had submitted before when you applied for your driver’s license) 3. Phot...

I have written various subjects on my page but now, please allow me to change my topic due to personal reasons.  My beloved sister-in-law. T his is a story of my bi g brother Rayan Cosme and his wife Arlene Padawag Cosme (37 years old) who is currently  fighting for her life due to a brain aneurysm in Auckland, New Zealand. It is very sad to hear that this situation turns the happy moment of my brother as my sister-in-law (Arlene) had just delivered their third baby (named Grayan).  My sister-in-law was rushed to North Shore Hospital on the 24 th November after collapsing in their house. Accordingly,  she complained of having terrible headaches at that time. Right there and then she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. It is a terrible news to hear that she was then induced in a coma due to this illness. My sister-in-law did a Cerebral Angiography on 25 th November and is currently showing a minimal improvement. With this, I am seeking the ...

If you are a person who is looking for a place to relax and unwind from the busy city life, well I guess Ocio Sea Bay Resort would be the one you  are looking for. I experienced Ocio Sea Bay Resort when I was given a formal invitation to attend and experience the opening of Ocio Sea Bay Resort in November 2017. I brought with me my son, wife and my sister-in-law. The event was really happening with good food, meeting new friends, having chit-chats with some of the members of the resort, and most especially to experience how is it to be in this kind of adventure. To sum my experience to this place, I definitely describe the adventure with these words:  “you will be disconnected from your city life, busy life or urban life. All you have to do is embrace the humble life at the resort where you have only a few people around you, enjoy fishing, and just relax with their available amenities. About Ocio Sea Bay Resort? Their fish net pond. In ...

Outside River Safrai Viewing Site Right after our visitation in Singapore Zoo last July  2017, I am looking forward to go and explore River Safari Singapore. And we finally went back to explore this place with the complementary tickets given to my wife by the Corporates from Singapore Zoo. Need to rest for a while .  According to some sources, this place is the first and only River Theme Wildlife Park in Asia.  The area is huge and there are a lot of activities inside this park. The entrance of River Safari was amazing. Upon entering this place, it gives me the feeling as if I am entering in a new world. The River Wonders section is fantastic. I  saw immediately their different types of fishes especially their African Tiger Fish (piranha). Their teeth were really sharp. Our journey to this section directs us to their Mississippi River gallery area of which I saw their Alligator Snapping Turtle. They also have their alligator gar that ...