Moving to Malaysia from UK

6POSTS

13 years ago

Hello all,

We are a family with two young children moving this summer because my
Husband will teach in an international school there, in Putrajaya.

At the moment we are researching best places to live.

Someone suggested that putrajaya could be boring to live in and proposed other areas such as Subang jaya, PUchong..

Can you add your suggestions please.

Maria

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johan yee Active member

46POSTS

13 years ago

My opinion Puchong can be the best place for your family as is just 15 minutes drive to Putrajaya and/or there is public transport (bus) to Putrajaya.

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Sibianca New member

6POSTS

13 years ago

Thank you Johan Lee,

We will look into that.

Nemodot ViP

2128POSTS

13 years ago

Surely puchong is also boring!

Subang is a mess for traffic. avoid

Basically you will need a car that is a must. I assume you mean nexus so pay is sufficient to get a car.

And as a family I presume nights on the town in glad rags isn't the main issue so it will be like living in Milton Keynes. Bearable as a family!

Best to live near work, get a car and enjoy Malaysia at the weekends! no car = hell fir everything including shopping. Taxis in Malaysia are a national disgrace

Also public transport is a mess (getting better but still look at Singapore or Hong Kong)

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Sibianca New member

6POSTS

13 years ago

All appreciated, thanks,
More we understand about life there hopefully better prepared we will be.

If driving there is anything like Naples, I feel a bit worried....

I'm sure we will adapt.

ThomasK Active member

44POSTS

12 years ago

Driving isn't too easy here, but I've seen worse.

With two young children, I'm guessing that you don't need nights on the town.

Putrajaya is quiet and safe, perhaps too quiet.

Puchong has developed a lot, several malls around, SetiaWalk for those who like a few cold ones, cinemas, etc. A good place to stay in Puchong is Bandar Puteri. Heading to Putrajaya in the morning is against the main traffic, so quite good actually.

danish kumar Contributor

121POSTS

12 years ago

Puchong already getting packed now...why dont you consider staying in Seri Kembangan...very near to Putrajaya too.

ThomasK Active member

44POSTS

12 years ago

Which part of Seri Kembangan? I pass by when going from Puchong to Cyberjaya and on the way back. The traffic getting out of Seri Kembangan to the B15 highway in the morning is horrendous. Similarly to getting back to Seri Kembangan after 6 pm.

I suggested Bandar Puteri in Puchong because the main traffic is usually on the other side of the highway if you work in Putrajaya.

Gravitas ViP

9040POSTS

12 years ago

Sibianca - you must be here already - was the advice helpful and where did you decide to live? It's interesting for people writing on forums regularly to know what swayed their choices so the latest information and trends can be passed on.聽 After all, great new housing areas are developing all the time !聽 Thanks.

MoneyChaser Active member

79POSTS

12 years ago

#10

well with the MEX highway and the ERL , Its pretty much a 35 Min commute from the聽 City / KL Sentral .. Midvalley and Bangsar.. to聽 Putrajaya . I reckon聽 its not that bad for your husband .

Btw .. Cyberjaya seems to have a bunch of new Apartments ...

But i must admit live here is a bit too peaceful after office hours..

kana khan Guest

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12 years ago

#11

Seri kembangan is better.......

stamate Member

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12 years ago

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kana khan Guest

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10 years ago

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Hi madam do you need any maid to help you? **

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kenjee ViP

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10 years ago

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jesssica wrote:
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