5000 rm offer as analyst in media agency, Malaysia

I'm thinking under Malaysian immigration rules 1.5 years of relevant experience would not qualify you for an employment pass of any kind.

that's very interesting point, thanks!

I messaged a rough estimation of my working experience, it's actually 1 year 9 months but i guess it doesn't matter in this case.

The employer would need to make the case to Immigration. In any event you would need RM5k minimum per month to qualify and savings would be under RM2k per month. You would have to flat share to save that as well. COL is expensive in Malaysia and currency as you say becoming much less in value so it would be a case of spending it rather than losing it !! Your language skills may be your advantage as if a Malaysian could do the same job, then there would be no eligibility to hire a foreigner.

Thank you for your reply! and information! very helpful.

Got 5000 (base) rm + 500 rm allowances (first 6 months after 25% is 4250 rm, following months 11% of tax so i assume is 4950 rm) + expenses for an air ticket back home once a year will be covered by company.

The cost of living is very high as compared to Saigon. MYR 5000 = USD 1400 which is lower than what you are getting now. Not sure your motivation in working here, but based on cost of living and the salary offered you, it is rather difficult to manage.

Agree with above. A Vietnamese friend two years ago at 23 got 2,000 USD per month. (paid in USD - smart!)

That is ok for a 23 year old. You need 3,000 USD to make it worthwhile to make a move as Vietnam is far cheaper.