One of the problems of working in Singapore and staying in JB is that i won't be able to take medical leave in such situation. Most companies in Singapore do not recognize medical cert (MC) issued by Malaysian clinics. The medical fee is also not claimable. I would have to fork out my own money to see the doctor and utilize my annual leave instead of medical leave, of course unless i go into Singapore just to get the MC. But then, if i were able to travel all the way to Singapore to see a doctor, i would be able to go to work, wouldn't i?!
It's understandable why the companies in Singapore do not recognize Malaysian MC. Most Singaporeans have this impression that it's very easy to get a MC in Malaysia. In fact, you can even buy one without really being sick. I know someone who had done so and it just cost RM10 for one day of MC. If i remember clearly, there was an incident a few years back about a MNC terminated many Malaysian factory workers because it was discovered that fake MC's obtained from clinics in JB were used to cheat the company. I think this news had somehow confirmed the Singaporean's perception that Malaysian MC is not reliable.
I've not "bought" any MC before but i knew it wasn't that difficult to get a MC from a clinic doctor, be it in JB or in Singapore. For instance, i can tell the doctor that i
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