Genting FAQ - Part 3

[crachelle]

Where to find info for the genting express? If I wan to go Bukit bintang spend a few hours, where is the pick up and drop off points? What time and wad is the frequency?

Easiest and fastest method is to take a cab from resort hotel b5. It is on sharing basis and one pax is RM25. Alight at Titiwangsa and take the monorail to Bukit Bintang.

 

[beanstalk6]

Where to find info for the genting express? If I wan to go Bukit bintang spend a few hours, where is the pick up and drop off points? What time and wad is the frequency?

The nearest drop-off for Bkt Bintang is Pudu Sentral, from where you can walk.
https://www.rwgenting.com/getting-here/express-bus/

 

[beanstalk6]

Thanks for the link, I saw that during my google search previously. But since it was from 2009, not sure if anything changed since then

Something since 2014. If you bring in >$20,000 in cash, you have to make a declaration at the red channel.

 

[vsvs24]

Only need to declare at SG custom ? Malaysia custom need to declare ?

If get cheque, can clear the cheque in CIMB or Maybank Singapore account ? What kind of charges ?

 

[beanstalk6]

Only need to declare at SG custom ? Malaysia custom need to declare ?

If get cheque, can clear the cheque in CIMB or Maybank Singapore account ? What kind of charges ?

http://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/pages/tp_cec.aspx
There is regulation, but I have never come across people who declare the export of cash from Malaysia.
Looks like you are certain of beating the 9:10 odds.

 

[vsvs24]

http://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/pages/tp_cec.aspx
There is regulation, but I have never come across people who declare the export of cash from Malaysia.
Looks like you are certain of beating the 9:10 odds.

Of course not. Can never win Uncle Lim. Just curious. Thanks.

 

[iceystarx]

Hi just want to ask if anyone knows March complimentary room out yet? I just tried and no free rooms... Or maybe I'm not entitled anymore since seldom go?

 

[lifesucksmakefarts]

Not sure if you guys are updated! Genting removed the GoldPlus tiers! All GoldPlus members are upgraded to Platinum. Also, Genting lowered the tier points required for Gold card. Last year in Dec when I was still up there had to clock 500TP to keep. Now is 300TP for Gold card.

I guess it’s good news for some and bad news for other. More Gold members = less benefits? Haha.

 

[Arina Hashimoto]

does anyone know why Singaporeans get Silver immediately once registering
but Malaysians they give the Classic Card?

 

[vsvs24]

does anyone know why Singaporeans get Silver immediately once registering
but Malaysians they give the Classic Card?

You still silver and manage to get into silver club ?

 

[givansingapore]

Hi just want to ask if anyone knows March complimentary room out yet? I just tried and no free rooms... Or maybe I'm not entitled anymore since seldom go?

Last week I checked, they still give 1 free night to me when I'm gold plus. Today I check, they didn't give me any free room after upgrading me to Platinum. I am asking my host about the free room as well. Just waiting for her response.

 

[givansingapore]

Not sure if you guys are updated! Genting removed the GoldPlus tiers! All GoldPlus members are upgraded to Platinum. Also, Genting lowered the tier points required for Gold card. Last year in Dec when I was still up there had to clock 500TP to keep. Now is 300TP for Gold card.

I guess it’s good news for some and bad news for other. More Gold members = less benefits? Haha.

Not all Gold Plus are upgraded. I know of one case whereby the tier is maintained at Gold.

 

[lifesucksmakefarts]

Yup. To my knowledge, only GoldPlus who have had 3000TP or above for 2018 are upgraded.

Not all Gold Plus are upgraded. I know of one case whereby the tier is maintained at Gold.

 

[givansingapore]

Yup. To my knowledge, only GoldPlus who have had 3000TP or above for 2018 are upgraded.

The person I know of just got upgraded to GoldPlus in end of 2018 but do not get upgraded to Platinum in 2019.

 

[youhsueh]

Not all GoldPlus members are upgraded to Platinum. Have a friend who was downgraded despite hitting more than 3k TP. I think because she did not bet big enough or did not play much at VIP. She is now appealing via host.

Heard that now require at least 60% gaming activity at VIP or above in addition to 10k TP to maintain Platinum in 2020.

Last time just need betting big (at least 2k per hand at average) for a prolonged period to get upgraded. To maintain just play regularly at VIP (the 10k TP requirement not that strict).

Nevertheless, Congratulations to those who got upgraded to Platinum from GoldPlus. Remember not to gamble blindly for the sake of status!

I forsee many benefits getting removed from Platinum in the months to come due to many GoldPlus members upgrading to Platinum. Enjoy the benefits while you can!

Also heard that Maxims Silver (used to be International Room) is now only accessible by Gold card and Above... Anyone can verify this?

BTW, the booking site having issues on App. Website keeps on showing that I have used up my complimentary stay despite not doing so.

 

[youhsueh]

does anyone know why Singaporeans get Silver immediately once registering
but Malaysians they give the Classic Card?

To attract foreigners to come up... If I recall, Chinese nationals are also offered Silver card directly.

 

[youhsueh]

Hi Paul,


I did a search but no avail. Realize I didn't ask most important aspects!

1. If we get lucky and win big in casino, how do we bring the money back to SG.
2. Is our winnings taxable? Do we need to declare?

I read that you can tell genting side to give you a cheque in SGD? And this cheque can be put into our SG bank? Like DBS etc.
Also read that it is not taxable if its SG casino. But not sure about genting?

Can send some links too, I can read it up.


Thanks for replying me in advance
Cheers!

Think I mentioned before in Part 2 thread. Just summarising it based on my experience.

1. You can request a Winners Cheque either in SGD (DBS cheque for my case) or in RM.

For SGD, the exchange rate will be based on Genting offered rate which is pretty terrible. The amount on the cheque will be exactly what you get as the cheque is issued based on Local SG Bank. Regular banking cheque clearance time frame.

For RM, your exact winnings in RM will be printed on the cheque. When you bank in to your SG account, it will be based on Bank FX rate and subjected to a Processing and Commission Fee. This will take up to six weeks to clear as the cheque needs to be send back to Malaysia for their bank to verify and release the amount.

2. Winnings are non taxable in Singapore regardless where you win your money from. But subjected to the 20k SGD money laundering rule where you will need to declare if you carry any monies exceeding 20k.

 

[Arina Hashimoto]

You still silver and manage to get into silver club ?

i login rwgenting website i am silver. im going up genting next week
i will try my best to eat the Fried Rice from SkySilver Peace Cafe.
will update if i successfully enter

 

[ghregular]

just login genting and notice i am goldplus this year and it indicates i need 3000 pts to maintain. so i think goldplus is still on..

 

[ghregular]

there was a fire around the skyavenue basement level apparently caused by some people who tried to 'steal copper' according to a sinchewdotcom news. i saw a facebook video too fr somebody by the name of 'jbbroke'

i m new still cant post any links yet..