Charles
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American expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 10 June 2014
Quality of customer service in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Malaysia, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
I was going to say Canon but wyngrove beat me to it. They have exceptional, A+ service, as testified by the scores of customer letters hanging on their walls. I think the reason for the glowing accounts of great service isnt because of Canon but as ... Read More
High-end living with low-end amenities by sfk
High-end living with low-end amenities.A police inspector who helped patrol the East-West Highway to keep it safe from insurgents during its construction. A high-ranking official in the local MACC office. Air force and armed forces personnel. A tire ...
Ok. All govt services, including POS Malaysia which is private now, do not work on anyones requests, needs or schedules except their own. IF and WHEN they feel the need for something based on their own surveys, they do whats needed. It might be ... Read More
Possible to get multiple live-in housemaids? by SingularitySoon
I have several small children and need 3-5 housemaids to stay-in. I found out that in Malaysia this is highly restricted; in my country, you just hire whoever you want. Of course if you are sponsoring a visa, all kinds of stuff is required but do if ...
Personally I have never heard of multi-maids except in the Prime Ministers house. Im trying to help here and its not my business why you feel this need. Moral questions come in when a single person is trying to get even one maid and to my knowledge ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Malaysia as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
I had the same experience as Wyngrove. I never had a PO Box nor saw the need for one. Wherever you are living, thats the address. And, I never had anything sent to me UNTIL I was living somewhere. Packages from home, etc, were held back until I ... Read More
Managing retirement savings in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Malaysia can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
What retirement savings? Read More
Road safety in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Malaysia as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Malaysia, whether ...
Ok, I drove for years in KL and except for frequent surprise police checkpoints, had very few problems. The biggest was learning the roads. You can see out on the horizon the building you want to go to but how to get there? Years back there was an ... Read More
Malaysia, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Malaysia, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
A lot of what is welcoming about any country is what the expat is able to create. Id say the people who had the best luck with that word were those who didnt wait for a place to hold its hand out but that the expat did. Read More
International Driving License by eathenHunt
Hello "I have a valid international driving license from India. I am not a tourist鈥擨 live and work here. Am I allowed to drive here using my international license, which is valid for one year?"
I used my IDP for 24 years exclusively. I was stopped more than 50 times in road blocks and a few times they suggested the local license but I never did it because the IDP is perfectly valid. But, as I know, it must be a license issued under the ... Read More
Malaysia, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Malaysia, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
The questions were asked and answered before but i'll say something about the word "welcoming."There was a time was Malaysia was possibly the most welcoming place in the world. I think it has to do with the simple nature of the place which changed ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Malaysia can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Wyngrove,Maybe I would be more afraid or cautious if I had kids. That does make a difference and the world is becoming crazier all the time.There is a law in physics about attraction in which two dissimilar objects can attract each other when one if ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Malaysia can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Ok, on all the questions there is a common denominator. In my experience anyway, any difficulties basically come from the expat not wanting to invest time and energy to understand the mind of the malaysian. He or she expects the local to put that ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Malaysia can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Wyngrove,Im thinking about your safety comment. In my 24 years I never once felt unsafe. Wait, thats not true. ONCE, I was riding my motorcycle through kampungs in the northeast region, people would stop what they were doing to stare at me sourly ... Read More
KL 5K salary: enough for a single guy ? by ThomasL12
Hi everyone, I got an offer for 5000MYR (gross) in Kuala Lumpur, curious to know if that would be enough to live on..I have less than 5 years working experience, currently in my home country I earn about 10 250MYR net.I would really like to move ...
Up to at least recently I could make it on 5000 even though most people couldnt. But prices have risen so much since the pandemic that 5000 (before tax, no less) is going to be something of a miserable existence.Something that never gets asks in ... Read More
Preventive care in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Malaysia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
Ok Cheryl, you have to differentiate between preventive health and insurance-funded preventive health. As I know, most insurance doesnt cover routine exams but sometimes hospitals or Drs have "preventive health" drives which in reality serve to get ... Read More
Overstay issue by Ritchie Samuel
So i have overstayed in Malaysia for 5 years now, i want to leave i dont mind the blacklist i earned it(lol) i just want to go back home. I recently heard about the Repatriation program i wanted to know anyone who has used it. They say set an ...
I have a feeling blacklisting is the least of your problems. IF Malaysia has a program to simply let people go, doesnt it follow that everyone in the world would do it? What would be the purpose of immigration laws then? Am I wrong? While I havent ... Read More
Unfit solution
Im sorry you havent gotten more replies to your problem. I cant think of anything you can do except re-apply for a new visa. Logic says that your drug problem could be explained to the (employer?) but once a determination has been made its hard to ... Read More
Opening a Restaurant by Sarveessh
HI Im planning to open a fine dining restaurant in either Selangor or kl with some of my friendsWe're planning to include cuisines from different parts of the world so foreigners who stayed long would like to eat the food from their regionAnd we're ...
Some questions,Are you a chef by trade? Do you have certificates? Where have you cooked fine food? What are your specialties? In KL, what fine dining places have you visited to compare whats available to what you would like to do or do better?In my ... Read More
Visit to Penang in June 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends,聽 I am exploring the possibility to acquire MM2H and will be keen to meet and make friends with both Malaysians and expats聽 during my first visit to Penang in June 2024,聽 I would very much welcome any ideas and聽 ...
Cyman,I never had trouble meeting and becoming friends with locals once I got over their seemingly over-friendliness and forwardness which is just their style. I wasnt used to sudden personal questions or invitations for immediate drinks or lunches, ... Read More
First-timers 5 month visit, living light. Things to bring from US? by jimfranh2017
Wife and I will spend Nov-Mar on our first-time trip to Malaysia (with some inter-travel in SEA). To stay nimble since we'll tour around, we're planning on backpacks instead of roller luggage and thinking that we'll bring 1 sacrificial suitcase to ...
Malaysia has everything but some things like vitamins are much more expensive than what you can get at amazon or walmart in USA so sure, bring them.Lifestraw. You wouldnt need one unless youd be spending all of your time in the jungles, drinking out ... Read More
The afterwork culture in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Malaysia is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Malaysia and how locals get to unwind. ...
I just always worked all the time, i didnt know there was an after-work culture. Read More
Cultural offerings in Malaysia
There are fewer cultural offerings in Malaysia compared to Europe or USA because so much in Malaysia is centered around the religions of the different groups. There are various things to participate in around the major holidays, watch for the ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Iskandarhack,Yes but the citizens have protested to govt for a long time, they dont want the foreigners. Read More
Importing a motorcycle to Malaysia by myfundas
Can anyone advise what is the procedure for importing a motor cycle into Malaysia. Do you require an AP and is the process similar as for cars or more simplified?
The date of manufacture and title dont relate to each other or anything but Im not able to聽 answer the other part of the question about a bike having to be at least a year old to be importable. Maybe thats true. For this you need to go to ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Even if its not a scam i still say no. It doesnt make sense like the old days, nothing appealing about it. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
What are current loan terms? Last time I looked, real estate loans had to be paid off by 54 or 55 years old. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
MM2H is now dead. Agents are not having licenses renewed and program is basically suspended. Source. Expatkl mag. -@NemodotWhy? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Road Tax,Lets put this another way because my story isnt important. Its just a patch in the big blanket. The important thing is that expats have no rights. It doesnt matter if you marry, do MM2H, have the best job in the country, you'll never have ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
RichPop,About getting your money back out, its not automatic that a person can transfer money out because Malaysia is a currency-controlled country. Any bank will always say, "yes, its your money" but that doesnt mean its yours to send out. It means ... Read More
Marriage with Malaysian by tanghuiwang123
Hi, I am an Indonesian, I have a Malaysian girlfriend (chinese), we are planning to get married next year, anyone has any experience regarding this? how is the process and how to apply for the spouse visa also? Thank you :)
Nemodot.....i know that can happen but the husband has a weapon and Ive seen this done. The two dont want to be married anymore and the wife demands the assets as settlement. And the child if there is one. Solution? Husband sells off what he can and ... Read More
Marriage with Malaysian by tanghuiwang123
Hi, I am an Indonesian, I have a Malaysian girlfriend (chinese), we are planning to get married next year, anyone has any experience regarding this? how is the process and how to apply for the spouse visa also? Thank you :)
Richpop, its easy to invest provided you send the money to the country and dont follow it. Read More
Marriage with Malaysian by tanghuiwang123
Hi, I am an Indonesian, I have a Malaysian girlfriend (chinese), we are planning to get married next year, anyone has any experience regarding this? how is the process and how to apply for the spouse visa also? Thank you :)
RichPop,Thats the same thing since you need a workpass to work in your own company and guess what, you are very unlikely to get such a thing since that job is expected to go to a local.BUT...if you are Toyota or Intel or Starbucks, thats a different ... Read More
Marriage with Malaysian by tanghuiwang123
Hi, I am an Indonesian, I have a Malaysian girlfriend (chinese), we are planning to get married next year, anyone has any experience regarding this? how is the process and how to apply for the spouse visa also? Thank you :)
I think people assume marriage means easy employment. At the appropriate time in my LTSVP process, I asked for a job endorsement and they ignored the request. They didnt say NO or WHY, just ignore and byebye. End of the day, they want people to ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Cobolin,There will always be people who want the long term program because they sold their houses in their home countries to meet the rules of MM2H and have nothing to go back to (a danger in itself). Because I see such poor value in MM2H and highly ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Cobolin,https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/pengumuman/visa-liberalisation-plan/In the article that first accompanied this, the govt believed that allowing people to stay longer meant they would spend more money, exactly the complaint that expats ... Read More
Bringing Elderly Mother to Malaysia by RichPop
Married to a Malaysian, what are the rules if you need to bring your elderly Mother over from the Uk
Assuming your wife sponsors you under the LTSVP, I believe the visa can extend to your mother, too. I am not familiar with the most current rules so its best to go with your wife to Immigration and discuss it. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
If immigration goes ahead with plans to increase tourist visa from 3 months to 6 months, i wonder if people would drop plans for MM2H. A person could split time and maybe 6 months is enough for that. It would be for me, in fact id love it. Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I think its good I leave a general comment here. Anyone interested in the program is best served by NOT buying anything for a while, not until youve been living in the country and have really learned Where What How. Rent and go along, get situated, ... Read More
Marriage with Malaysian by tanghuiwang123
Hi, I am an Indonesian, I have a Malaysian girlfriend (chinese), we are planning to get married next year, anyone has any experience regarding this? how is the process and how to apply for the spouse visa also? Thank you :)
Photos are very important, in fact critical in cases of elopement. Save them in the phone forever and even if you change phones, put them right back in the new one.You didnt say but are you planning to marry with her family in Malaysia?Apart from ... Read More
Insects, etc. In High Rises In Penang by Kaiju
Hello! I am looking to do a trial run living in Penang and want to rent a condo on a high floor in a project like Gurney Paragon, or something similar. My question is whether you would encounter insects, spiders, lizards, etc. inside of these ...
All over Malaysia I had hornets, cockroaches, dragonflies, other kinds of strange flying insects that are very strangely born while dropping in mid-air and fill your house in minutes, and butterflies. I have no idea why but I have a great fear of ... Read More
Long term multiple entry visa by prlst
I鈥檓 planning to rent a home in Penang How do I apply for and qualify for a long term (6 months or more ) multiple entry visa for Malaysia? I have no relatives nor spouse who are Malaysians Thsnk you
Prlst,No such thing as "im renting a place, therefore I can stay as I like." In such a case, you rent and then leave when your tourist visa ends and then come back again later. What youre proposing requires employment, student or marriage, same ... Read More
Insects, etc. In High Rises In Penang by Kaiju
Hello! I am looking to do a trial run living in Penang and want to rent a condo on a high floor in a project like Gurney Paragon, or something similar. My question is whether you would encounter insects, spiders, lizards, etc. inside of these ...
I lived in high floors in Kuala Lumpur and had plenty of insects. I used to visit a friend on the 22nd floor of an apartment building, she had plenty, too. I never knew they would fly so high--flies, mosquitoes, etc. I had ants, lizards, spiders.Be ... Read More
Visit to Penang in June 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends,聽 I am exploring the possibility to acquire MM2H and will be keen to meet and make friends with both Malaysians and expats聽 during my first visit to Penang in June 2024,聽 I would very much welcome any ideas and聽 ...
"Many of you" may not apply anymore in Malaysia and particularly Penang. So many have cleared out. Im out of Penang for now but was 11 years there and would be happy to answer any questions. Read More
Movers that are good by albarooq
Hi allNeed movers or freight forwarders for some if my stuff to Canada. Any suggestions? Only a few boxes each weighing 10-20kg. Many thanks
Side note....in the 大咖福利影院 link about shipping companies that I checked a few years ago, you are taken to a place that has several shippers. You fill out forms and either never hear from anyone or if you do, they are inappropriate to the average ... Read More
Movers that are good by albarooq
Hi allNeed movers or freight forwarders for some if my stuff to Canada. Any suggestions? Only a few boxes each weighing 10-20kg. Many thanks
After a long search I chose Classic Moving in Kuala Lumpur but there are a lot of problems about shifting goods.Classic, like the others, and we are talking about using boats, have minimums of either 2 or 3 cubic meters which is a huge amount of ... Read More
Waste Management in Malaysia
Some random points.As of a few years back, the volume of common trash would fill the Twin Towers DAILY. More now with population growth.Recycling, advertised as being serious and something of an obligation on the part of the public, is a lie. Bins ... Read More
Cost of living in Malaysia in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Malaysia, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
Look at that! No replies here. Sure the rising prices drove people straight out! Read More
Credit Card application rejected by anisbank
Dear all,I am an Indian Expat and have been working here in Malaysia for over 7 years. I am currently using CITIBank credit card for over a year now. I wanted to apply for a new card and I applied for Public bank credit card , it got rejected. Next ...
I never used a US credit card because of unfavorable exchange rates and fees. I always have transferred cash to my bank and then withdrew cash and paid everything in cash.Also on a related matter.....Tesco decided to charge extra fees (or reject the ... Read More
Need help with company incorporation, WP and dependent pass by mudswani
HiI am planning to move Malaysia with my family, I need to incorporate company, I need work permit and 2 dependent passes, One for my wife and another one for my daughter. Can you guys suggest any reliable Agent who can help me with company ...
I have a reliable agent but I cant post the company name-- or can I?Meantime, its not so simple, you cant open a company just by wanting to. It has to be a needed company in a needed sector and it costs a bomb in capital requirements and annual ... Read More
How to deal with the Heat and Humidity by khalid298
Dear All, I am planning my retirement in Malaysia. I would like to have your feedback on the heat and humidity (frequent rain falls) for people living there for a longer period of time. I made some research and I found out that there are some ...
Aidan,And thar she blows! That 3rd pic is quite amazing. Frightening?My ex-malaysian fiance from decades back moved to Toronto where it was routinely -5, -10, -15C everyday and she absolutely loved it. Go figure! Read More
How to deal with the Heat and Humidity by khalid298
Dear All, I am planning my retirement in Malaysia. I would like to have your feedback on the heat and humidity (frequent rain falls) for people living there for a longer period of time. I made some research and I found out that there are some ...
As I said 5 years ago in this thread, dont worry about trying to hide from the problem. Body adapts! Im in USA now and im freezing to death at anything below 80F/27C and wear three layers of clothes.Before I ever went to Malaysia I had heard about ... Read More
Dental treatments in dental student clinic by Lau XL
Hi, I am a dental student from Mahsa University (Bandar saujana putra campus) If you are looking for an affordable dental treatments, you give a try to dental clinic in dental schools. Treatments are provided by dental students under strict ...
I wont expect a reply from an old thread but I too went to a certain dentist in Bangsar that had mostly students as workers and had repeated dismal experiences until I quit. I have found good and bad in Malaysia. A great one is in Bangsar who ... Read More
2 Muslim Foreigners Marrying in Malaysia by Zinneerah
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some information. I am an American Citizen and my fiance is Afghan. We are both Muslim. He has been residing in Malaysia for the past two years during his studies. I am wanting to move to Malaysia and ...
Yes, you have to register the marriage with the Agama office but thats only after the many other marriage steps. An Imam should be able to tell you each step but you could also go to the registration office and they may be able to guide you. That ... Read More
2 Muslim Foreigners Marrying in Malaysia by Zinneerah
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some information. I am an American Citizen and my fiance is Afghan. We are both Muslim. He has been residing in Malaysia for the past two years during his studies. I am wanting to move to Malaysia and ...
@Nemodot hi thank you so much. Do you possibly know how can i do that? we thank you for your kind help. much appreciated -@Maylada YupensukNemodot answered your question in his reply from 2018, just read back a bit. I can write a ... Read More
Your neighbours in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in Malaysia, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Malaysia: Tell us ...
Im from US and always lived among locals. In Penang, i lived in a house in a solid chinese area. The day I moved in, everyone came out of their houses in disbelief I chose that place and the feeling was really weird. They were all gawking. Over the ... Read More
Taking freelance work for Other Companies in Malaysia? by billytanuwijaya
Hi all,I'm an Expat and currently holding a work permit for a company in Malaysia. Would it be okay for me to take freelance work from other Malaysian companies? Would there be a work permit issue? Assuming my company has no objection to me taking ...
Your question is complex because many expats come here on the assumption that there is such a thing as a General Permit to Work but there is no such thing. Your permit is tied to the first company that hired you and Ive never heard of anyone having ... Read More
Credit Card application rejected by anisbank
Dear all,I am an Indian Expat and have been working here in Malaysia for over 7 years. I am currently using CITIBank credit card for over a year now. I wanted to apply for a new card and I applied for Public bank credit card , it got rejected. Next ...
Its very strange to me since the criteria of opening any account is that the foreigner is working for a higher grade company and thats it. So whats changed? Im guessing Malaysia itself, not the bank. As Malaysia has grown (and mind you through the ... Read More
Credit Card application rejected by anisbank
Dear all,I am an Indian Expat and have been working here in Malaysia for over 7 years. I am currently using CITIBank credit card for over a year now. I wanted to apply for a new card and I applied for Public bank credit card , it got rejected. Next ...
Im sure there is no racial prejudice but Malaysia never liked foreigners in general. Though its old-fashioned now, I would suggest finding a customer of the bank you like and let that person make the introduction with you directly in the bank. That ... Read More
Evolution of banking services in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Banking is becoming very dismal and privacy-intrusive.I know there are many of you who love tech, tech and more tech. You suffer painful withdrawal symptoms if there arent new tech features added daily. Im not one of those.Over time Ive had accounts ... Read More
Looking for a rental place for at least 3 or 6 months by svega
Hi, my name is sara, i live in amsterdam with my husband and we would like to see penang ,and spent the rest of our time there.We are in the age of 60 and not working any more.So maybe you can give me info abot renting a furnished house or ...
Its going to be very hard to get a short term rental because most landlords expect 1-2 years written lease. That said, you can find homestays in Malaysia that can accommodate short stays but the shorter the stay, the higher the price. Google for ... Read More
My Rental agreement doesn't contain furniture list by ExpShuw
Hi All,I rented apartment 4 years back, first 2 year agreement contains list of furniture and electronics items but later its missing form contract, quite few items have changed in 4 years some where not working and land lord didn't provide the new ...
Have you taken up the issue with the landlord? Thats first, not in here. Come back here to discuss the outcome of those talks since none of us understand the intentions of you or the landlord. That said, as items changed during the tenancy, its on ... Read More
Is 6k RM per month good salary in Penang ? by Nilotpol
Guys,Got an offer of 6k RM in Penang, Is this a good salary for one Person for living in Penang? Although I have family in India and need some savings as well.
6K enough? Yes and no. Lets discuss.As recently as end of 2022, my monthly expense was below rm2500/mo for two people. I had more to spend but didnt need to. How did I do that?Nobody ever talks about the cost of starting life in Malaysia and thats ... Read More
Accommodation advice in KL by MHemel
Its looking increasing likely that I will be moving to KL before the end of the year for work purposes. A new job, a new career and new beginning.I have been living in Bangkok for almost 15 years and the accommodation variants here suit me very ...
Sabrina you should put your info in the classifieds section, thats where people would look for places, not in here. Read More
New car vs used car in Malaysia by leos1984
I am expat (forienger).I don't have local IC.What do U recommend to buy new car or used car.If I buy new car with bank loan? Is it easy to sell in future.?What are the process for selling car which is in loan?Attiva takes 5months for new car. Till ...
What is Attiva?Before a car, do you have a license?Personally I think its better to buy a used car to save money because new cars lose a lot of value but some people prefer new to have a warranty.When selling a car under a loan, you use the buyers ... Read More
Accommodation advice in KL by MHemel
Its looking increasing likely that I will be moving to KL before the end of the year for work purposes. A new job, a new career and new beginning.I have been living in Bangkok for almost 15 years and the accommodation variants here suit me very ...
Ive been in some wonderful old condo/apartments over time. Huge. 3000 sq ft! What they must have been were luxury places of the 70s for VIPs. I have no idea who lives in them today but they are still around. The problem is upkeep of the buildings ... Read More
I am visiting soon for business and recruitment by bashiblr
How can you help me or suggestions for investment, recruitment,study , and sports.
Im getting a headache at the vagueness of the posters question! Read More
Is 18k RM per month good salary for KL location? by Vadi_21
Guys, Got an offer of 18k RM per month for KL location. Have 12 years of experience in IT.Planning to move with family of 3. Need some savings as well. Is it good to accept the offer?
I would say 18K isnt enough unless youre willing to suffer a lower standard of living and even then I probably wouldnt sleep well at night due to PANIC. Its amazing how just a few years ago 18K would be a king's ransom but hardly one now.I know its ... Read More
Malaysia needs an Ambulance Service by vernonsen
I am hoping that through our expat.com communication channels we can draw attention to a situation that I have long considered needs to be seriously considered by the authorities here in this wonderful country.it concerns having a national AMBULANCE ...
Here is why I suggested it. I cant speak for other countries but Malaysia functions as a small family. Its easy to become instant friends with people, even high people. Everyone is very approachable and open. Where I usually started was with the MP ... Read More
Malaysia needs an Ambulance Service by vernonsen
I am hoping that through our expat.com communication channels we can draw attention to a situation that I have long considered needs to be seriously considered by the authorities here in this wonderful country.it concerns having a national AMBULANCE ...
Well, you can take it up as a project, write to the govt and see if you can catch anyones attention.25 years ago, I saw a 100 things blatantly missing. My writings went nowhere but over time some of the items came to pass. If there is a need and ... Read More
Impact of Chinese Development on Long Term Tourist/Expats in Malaysia by matthewgibson
Hi guys - i'm currently planning a three week trip to聽Malaysia for the purpose of research, although i'm sure some holiday activities will be involved too! This will be my third trip to the country (the previous in 2013 and 2016 were purely for ...
I think the main impact of chinese investment in Malaysia is to attract more chinese as tourists. Other tourists wouldnt know about this or care. "Birds of a feather flock together" i think is appropriate. When chinese companies in China advertise ... Read More
American expat/Thai wife by ridindawg4u222
Hello Penang Community ! This is my first Post. Me and my Thai wife are coming to Penang , as USA citizen I get 90 day stamp, my Thai wife only gets 30 day. Question: Is there a way to get her an extension without leaving Malaysia? ( 9o day for ...
Wyngrove,Sure it was mostly ok before. But ASEAN is different with its own rules. Maybe in the Thai forum there is more current information. Read More
American expat/Thai wife by ridindawg4u222
Hello Penang Community ! This is my first Post. Me and my Thai wife are coming to Penang , as USA citizen I get 90 day stamp, my Thai wife only gets 30 day. Question: Is there a way to get her an extension without leaving Malaysia? ( 9o day for ...
Not that I know of! And, once she leaves after the 30 i doubt she can quickly return. Read More
Accommodation advice in KL by MHemel
Its looking increasing likely that I will be moving to KL before the end of the year for work purposes. A new job, a new career and new beginning.I have been living in Bangkok for almost 15 years and the accommodation variants here suit me very ...
The older condos usually have wood (parquet) floors in the bedrooms and tile or marble floors elsewhere. They also have balconies, my place had three. I havent looked at any new, luxury places in a long time so I cant say whats inside but you can at ... Read More
Divorce In Egypt!! by VickyZozo
Never mind all that it was just a question.....Out of curiosity, been happily married to my Egyptian hubby for a year and 1 month :)
Reading this thread, it sounds like its time for a divorce contract in not only Egypt but everywhere. This would be done before marrying and spells out the terms and method of getting divorced and would include what happens to assets, liabilities, ... Read More
Retirment visa question by richstruth
Hi guys, was hoping to retire in Penang. I can find out all i need to know about the financial aspect of it and think i can cover this. Just wanted to know if the visa would cover my wife also, or she would need to have the same finances available. ...
looks like i do not have enough capital for retiring in Malaysia, which is disapointing. Does any know how many times you can visit on a 90 day visa in a year. many thanks -@richstruthIts not so much a matter of "in a year" as it is AT ALL. Used to ... Read More
Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch
Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...
This is side comment......Anyone who can use IDP please do so and dont take the Malaysian license. The reason is penalty. Ive survived 23 years on IDP only and never once had any problem and no summons either. JPJ makes it fairly easy to get a ... Read More