I was very excited when my bosses informed that I am going to get 2 years deployment in Malaysia. It was December 2019. I officially started my new “job” on March, but then we all know that Covid-19 hit Asia badly back then. Many countries experienced lock down and closed their borders, Malaysia included.

I supposed moving to Malaysia around March / April. However, getting all the working permit etc have become harder than usual process during pandemic. It had driven me crazy (literally). The agency assigned by my office did all the Malaysia government related paperwork, but I need to take care of my own visa. I finally raised a white flag and told my global movement officer that I would need help from someone (anyone!) to take care of my paperwork with the Malaysian Embassy here in Jakarta.

After a long wait of all the paper work, FINALLY… my movement to Malaysia is confirmed. Cross finger. It has been a long complicated process during Covid, but thank God it is almost over. Almost… because I still need to get my VDR, visa for a person with Employment Pass from the Malaysian Embassy. Cross finger (again).

Frankly speaking, I am a bit nervous. Ok… maybe not a bit… I am super nervous. Many times I have doubt myself IF I can make it in my 2 years deployment contract. I have done almost a year now, still I can not grasp fully the business operation and environment there. Plus I have a very challenging boss. The pressure is very very high. I thank God and feel grateful that the team is very supportive and I have got so many favors and helps from them.

Now I am packing my stuffs. A bit in panic mode now as everything seems to be in the rush. We are in the middle of budgeting for next year too. So it is very hectic! Anyway… I trust God for making all the processes easy for me. I am praying for favors too from everyone involved in my journey. Hopefully things will go smooth until I settle down.

Still can not believe that it is finally happening! Gosh… it feels very surreal.

Jakarta, November 10, 2020