PR Chance 2024 Chinese Indonesian - Some questions

[wavingerwin]

Hi everyone, I have a couple of questions and seek your kind help. My main goal is to have the best chance to get a PR for myself. I've included my full profile at the bottom of the post.

• Should I put Chinese or "Chinese Indonesian", or even something else for Race?
  Context: I was born in Indonesia to Chinese-Indonesian parents & grandparents. I have documents to prove Chinese ancestry (my parents' name change from Chinese to Indonesian names). I now hold a New Zealand passport, and have let go of my Indonesian citizenship/passport.

• To increase the chances for me to get a PR, should I apply for myself or include my wife and son?
  Context: I have been under the impression that bringing a family is better, but not sure anymore since my wife is not employed in Singapore. We're ok if only I have the PR, so the consideration of including my wife/son is just to help increase chances.

My Profile
Basic: 32 / Male / Married
Race: Chinese Indonesian
Nationality (passport): New Zealand
Education: PhD (Doctorate) from a reputable Australian University
Current field of work: Tech startup company
Length of work/stay: 1 year (but I have been physically in and out of Singapore, since I have no WFO obligations and flexible working arrangements)
Salary: $200k gross
Pass: 2-year EP
Tax return: N/A

My wife
Age: 30
Race: Chinese Indonesian
Nationality (passport): Indonesian
Education: Bachelor's Degree with Honours from a reputable Australian University
Job: Mostly Housewife, but owns a small retail business in Indonesia

My son
Age: 1.5 (2022)
Race: Chinese Indonesian

[lalala88]

Hi!

It might be better if u indicate your race as "Chinese" only.

Regarding the PR application, I would like to recommend if you try to apply yourself first since nowadays it's quite difficult to get PR approved by gov.

Wish u luck in your PR application.

[malcontent]

Are you asking because you are mixed race?

Chinese Indonesian is not a race.

Chinese-Indonesian could be.

Singapore allows hyphenated (dual) race designations, but the first race in the combination is used for CMIO classification.

I am honestly not sure if Indonesian as a race is classified under Malay or Others.

Regardless… for immigration purposes, putting Chinese race will be favorable, even though you are officially a New Zealander now. They will consider your entire life history.