A netizen recently shared on Facebook stating that it is next to useless for the regular Malaysian to graduate with a Malaysian degree as most of the degrees are not recognized overseas.
Getting a local (Malaysia) job with a degree is often low in salary compared to Singapore.
He pointed out the story that was shared previously, of a man making almost RM10,000 a month working in Singapore as a garbage collector and stated that it is evident that working in Malaysia does not command a high salary and those without a degree get an even lower wage.
Here is what the man said (Translated):
Study what University, Singapore has RM10,000 a month when you take out the garbage. Want study also go to Singapore to study. Our side is not very recognized internationally.
Sometimes I think, why am I working so hard in Johor, only earn a few thousand ringgits work until want die. I really want to go over (Singapore) to take out the trash.
Original Text:
在读什么大学，新加玻倒垃圾的一个月都有1万马币。要读也是去新加玻读。我们这边的不怎么被国际承认的.
有时我在想，我在Johor那么辛苦干嘛，做到要死才几千马币。好想过去倒垃圾
Story of the RM10,000 Garbage Collecting Job:
In order to earn a more generous salary, a young man chooses to cross the border and become a garage collector in Singapore.
The man posted on TikTok under the user name “ezzaiky7” shared his daily work as a garbage collector and commuted daily from Malaysia to Singapore.
Although the daily work requires hard work under the scorching sun, often sweats profusely, and is surrounded by stinking garbage, the salary After converting the ringgit, it can be between 6,000 and 9,600 ringgit, which has attracted the attention of netizens.
The man said that although there are also high-paying jobs in Malaysia, these jobs generally employ highly intellectual or professional talents, and he himself has no education, so he chooses to go to neighbouring countries to do what others consider dirty work.
He mentioned that life in Singapore is not as good as he imagined, but he thinks that he should complain less, and he is grateful that he now has a stable job.
“I know there are jobs everywhere, and of course in my own country, but I’ve got a job here (Singapore), so I’ll go ahead! Just be tougher and face the environment and work challenges here, but no need to complain
Singapore’s waste management industry will implement a progressive salary system from July next year, and the basic monthly salary of waste collection and material recycling employees will be adjusted, which can be gradually increased to $3,160 (about 9,855 ringgit) by 2028.
In addition, the man also said that his family live in Johor Bahru. He is a commuter who travels between Malaysia and Singapore every day. Some netizens have also appreciated his positive attitude. No matter what you do, you should be respected