Satumare, MAS does not practice a bidding system.
MAS cadets generally go direct 737
F-50 KCH or BKI is a great job. Good flying, good people and great fun on days off. Sailing in BKI, fishing, crabbing or just laying in bed with a beautiful East Malaysian Goddess.
As for the pay I have lost touch but I would assume the expat pay should be livable. But the job, well its too easy.
As for promotion ect. As an expat you aint going anwhere so accept it, enjoy the girls have a few cold beers and when the time is right move on to another job.
Cheers,
Wooblah.