Driving into Malaysia
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I would like to know for those driving into Malaysia for work/ business dealings is having your own transport a must? Lets say if you are simply moving out alone from Singapore and working over at KL/ Johore for a day and are non-sales related (that's you do not require to pick up any other ppl or clients) is tthere any other cheaper way for a Company/ buisness to get you thee and back to Sg?
What is the highway code like over across the causeway for an Sg driver and chances of you getting caught up with 'unreasonable' TP or 'uniformed' personnel over there? How good is their command of the English language?
tk you so much hehe
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Well, having your own car up to KL is mainly for convenience. But of cos, cost going up KL is higher. Petrol, Toll Booth etc....
If you take a coach its cheaper... just pay your tickets. But its a hassle...cos when u reach KL u must transfer or find other means of tpts to ur destinations.
Highwaycode wise...well...nobody adheres to one. -
okay tk u but when we take driving course the first thing to learn in class is highway code right? even after a few years there are revised highway code we may still have to report back to learning centre for retest/ refresher right? so if we drive in another country their highway code mayb a little different should we learn and take test orso if not matah there any how catch fine and we hav to pay ?Originally posted by mhcampboy:Well, having your own car up to KL is mainly for convenience. But of cos, cost going up KL is higher. Petrol, Toll Booth etc....
If you take a coach its cheaper... just pay your tickets. But its a hassle...cos when u reach KL u must transfer or find other means of tpts to ur destinations.
Highwaycode wise...well...nobody adheres to one. -
No worries la. What take test all...? Hahah... our standard is way higher than them. besides... you wont see much signs ard... except when u reach KL. but then again... all signs are suppose to be readable and understandable...Originally posted by newmanmback:okay tk u but when we take driving course the first thing to learn in class is highway code right? even after a few years there are revised highway code we may still have to report back to learning centre for retest/ refresher right? so if we drive in another country their highway code mayb a little different should we learn and take test orso if not matah there any how catch fine and we hav to pay ? -
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if u ever kena caught on the highway by a malaysian TP, dun worry.. jus pass a RM50 note to him n u can go.. it works everytime..
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in view of all the recent ''happenings", you all still dare to go malaysia meh?
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no lah i am hoping i can get all the facts and see if it is really a norm to have a car to work or move around in Malaysia that's all...after all if there are any fines or damages to pay not nice also.Originally posted by fugue in C minor:in view of all the recent ''happenings", you all still dare to go malaysia meh?
..hmm...hoope i can save enoughh to go Korea tour -
You can rent a taxi, but go there with own transport is definitely way better.
How else can you find the world's best tasting otah and assam? -
ur requirements quite simple...Originally posted by newmanmback:I would like to know for those driving into Malaysia for work/ business dealings is having your own transport a must? Lets say if you are simply moving out alone from Singapore and working over at KL/ Johore for a day and are non-sales related (that's you do not require to pick up any other ppl or clients) is tthere any other cheaper way for a Company/ buisness to get you thee and back to Sg?
tk you so much hehe
just get on a coach/taxi and get to ur destination...
no headaches with uniforms,damages and traffic rules. -
want to go malaysia often?
take a bike. make sure you buy a big one too.
1.30RM at the toll, and the entire NS Highway is yours until Thailand. -
no lah i not goin there not even a job posting or requirements...batam...penang/kl all not interested...Originally posted by Xcert:ur requirements quite simple...
just get on a coach/taxi and get to ur destination...
no headaches with uniforms,damages and traffic rules.
i savin up for a tour to Korea -
if you don't know the kl roads, don't go. waste petrol, time, and money only. public transport in kl not so bad. trains quite fast oso. in fact, faster when roads are jammed. well they're jammed most of the time anyway. you wanna go kl den take coach lor. 20ringgit nia.
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i'm thinking of riding a bike along ns highway too. can rent bike anot ah?Originally posted by kopiosatu:want to go malaysia often?
take a bike. make sure you buy a big one too.
1.30RM at the toll, and the entire NS Highway is yours until Thailand. -
if u need to move around in KL/Johore (state or JB? there's a difference) then having ur own transport will be gd.Originally posted by newmanmback:I would like to know for those driving into Malaysia for work/ business dealings is having your own transport a must? Lets say if you are simply moving out alone from Singapore and working over at KL/ Johore for a day and are non-sales related (that's you do not require to pick up any other ppl or clients) is tthere any other cheaper way for a Company/ buisness to get you thee and back to Sg?
What is the highway code like over across the causeway for an Sg driver and chances of you getting caught up with 'unreasonable' TP or 'uniformed' personnel over there? How good is their command of the English language?
tk you so much hehe
if its only for a day max. biz trip, then u might want to re-consider if its worth driving over as u need to fulfill the 3/4 tank rule (+ other petrol expenses) and ERP/toll fee (minimal). accident rate over in JB and Johore state is rather minimal...just be more cautious when driving up north.but of course, all these should be able to recover back as its biz trip.
highway code...same as ours...u need to know what's AWAS and some other malay language road signs though. otherwise, all the way to KL is pretty smooth.
as for TP, the rule of thumb is, if u dun speed, u won't kena so easily. otherwise, if they die die want to makan u, stop, bargain abit (abeit fishing) and pay up n leave. what my fren did was to pay the TP n have them lead him all the way up north...highspeed n non-stop. u PR got to be reasonably ok.
have a safe n gd trip. -
eh!! same same...!! couple of years ago..went to KL. at the highway...my friend somehow sped...and was caught by a TP on bike. we bargained here and there and hinted that we are late for something in KL... hahah we paid abt...shhhhh and he escorted us all the way... WOOhOOO!!!Originally posted by tiggersgd:if u need to move around in KL/Johore (state or JB? there's a difference) then having ur own transport will be gd.
if its only for a day max. biz trip, then u might want to re-consider if its worth driving over as u need to fulfill the 3/4 tank rule (+ other petrol expenses) and ERP/toll fee (minimal). accident rate over in JB and Johore state is rather minimal...just be more cautious when driving up north.but of course, all these should be able to recover back as its biz trip.
highway code...same as ours...u need to know what's AWAS and some other malay language road signs though. otherwise, all the way to KL is pretty smooth.
as for TP, the rule of thumb is, if u dun speed, u won't kena so easily. otherwise, if they die die want to makan u, stop, bargain abit (abeit fishing) and pay up n leave. what my fren did was to pay the TP n have them lead him all the way up north...highspeed n non-stop. u PR got to be reasonably ok.
have a safe n gd trip. -
If u drive an expensive car (luxury European or Lexus), then don't drive in. Thieves target these cars as they got high re-sale value when the M'sian thieves sell overseas. Other 1.6l Jap/Korean cars ok.
Follow all rules. No speeding (110km on highway). Then police would not stop you. In worst case scenario, if police stops you and insists you went against traffic law (when you didn't), ask you to write you a ticket or go to nearest police station. Also, if you get into an accident (as in some crashes into you on purpose), don't get out of the car. Drive away. These people may be trying to rob you/your car.
As always, S'poreans in M'sia should tone down. Don't act 'rich', and say in your loud voice 'Wah, so chaep ah!'...... -
yeh probably not worththe time and effort...sway if get caught (be it my fault or someone tryin to be funny) all the expenses, fines etc company may question since i am driving there while performing my job and duties....better get a job that do not requires me to travel to neighbouring countries
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Driving in to Malaysia in your SIngapore registered car, is like playing Russian Roulette.
Driving in to Malaysia in your Singapore registered Mercedes/BMW/Jaguar/etc., is equivalent to committing potential suicide.
Driving around once in Malaysia in a Malaysian registered ordinary car, is being WISE. -
What's the entry fee for drivers now?
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usually KL you can go by plane or coaches. there take taxi.Originally posted by newmanmback:I would like to know for those driving into Malaysia for work/ business dealings is having your own transport a must? Lets say if you are simply moving out alone from Singapore and working over at KL/ Johore for a day and are non-sales related (that's you do not require to pick up any other ppl or clients) is tthere any other cheaper way for a Company/ buisness to get you thee and back to Sg?
What is the highway code like over across the causeway for an Sg driver and chances of you getting caught up with 'unreasonable' TP or 'uniformed' personnel over there? How good is their command of the English language?
tk you so much hehe
johor just book a johore-singapore taxi cross there and take taxi.
Easier. -
Going by above arrangment if all the cost will be borne by the company I got no problem at allOriginally posted by storywolf:usually KL you can go by plane or coaches. there take taxi.
johor just book a johore-singapore taxi cross there and take taxi.
Easier.
Some small companies save money ask you take coaches if possible else they will not reimburse your transport cost hahaha.... -
then driving up to KL in a convoy of tinted Japanese race cars?Originally posted by ShutterBug:Driving in to Malaysia in your SIngapore registered car, is like playing Russian Roulette.
Driving in to Malaysia in your Singapore registered Mercedes/BMW/Jaguar/etc., is equivalent to committing potential suicide.
Driving around once in Malaysia in a Malaysian registered ordinary car, is being WISE. -
This will attract bribe-hunting traffic police. Round you all up, call in enforcements, and demand every motorist to pay up or face normal procedures.Originally posted by LazerLordz:then driving up to KL in a convoy of tinted Japanese race cars?
It would be a tidy sum collected if there are 10 or so tinted japanese race cars. -
I would like to know for those driving into Malaysia for work/ business dealings is having your own transport a must?Originally posted by newmanmback:I would like to know for those driving into Malaysia for work/ business dealings is having your own transport a must? Lets say if you are simply moving out alone from Singapore and working over at KL/ Johore for a day and are non-sales related (that's you do not require to pick up any other ppl or clients) is tthere any other cheaper way for a Company/ buisness to get you thee and back to Sg?
What is the highway code like over across the causeway for an Sg driver and chances of you getting caught up with 'unreasonable' TP or 'uniformed' personnel over there? How good is their command of the English language?
tk you so much hehe
No u can walk to malaysia
What is the highway code like over across the causeway for an Sg driver and chances of you getting caught up with 'unreasonable' TP or 'uniformed' personnel over there?
Go naked best for u idiot
is tthere any other cheaper way for a Company/ buisness to get you thee and back to Sg?
Yes ask the ostrich there to fly u back numskull
How good is their command of the English language
Confirmed better than yours, u ah kua