Sheepdog
Australian looking for information about Malaysia
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Lives in Brisbane
Registration: 06 October 2014
Cost of living in Malaysia in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Malaysia or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
@cvco聽be glad you don't live in Australia.Cigarettes (20 pack) cost $Au35+( 12myr) Read More
Life as a digital nomad in Malaysia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Digital nomadism has become more and more popular in the past few months and Malaysia seems to be the perfect spot for it. If you are a digital nomad yourself, please share with us your experience of this new way of working in ...
Most Digital Nomads left Malaysia a month or so ago, when the amnesty on Tourist Visas. Most are in their homelands again Read More
Flights out of KLIA
Preferably i would email the Airline and get written confirmation on it Read More
Which side?? by Sheepdog
I know most Expats etc live on the Western side of Mainland Malaysia ( KL , Melaka, Penang) Wondering what the lifestyle is like on eastern side? Kelantan Terengganu Pahang Mersing Pros and Cons
So these are the quiet areas of Malaysia? So what are the most idealistic areas along the East coast? Pros n cons of each part? Read More
Which side??
I know most Expats etc live on the Western side of Mainland Malaysia ( KL , Melaka, Penang) Wondering what the lifestyle is like on eastern side? Kelantan Terengganu Pahang Mersing Pros and Cons Read More
Kota Kinabalu dog friendly?
By the OPs post? I would say they are still in the UK,because he is only applying for a position in KK? Read More
Do expats still want to stay in Kuala Lumpur and Penang? by expat000
Since we live on the 40th floor 30 minutes north from the center of Kuala Lumpur we can see that it is covered in a thick gray blanket every day when southern wind is blowing and we can smell the stench of burning plastic. At Malaysia鈥檚 ...
They also have illegal burnoffs in Indonesia as well? That covers most of SE Asian Countries Read More
Learning Bahasa Malay language by Younis 20
Hello Younis here from Oman and am single . I will be happy if I find any one here can teach me Bahasa Malay language and be friend as well . Cheers 馃榾
Boleh is a loosely Malaysian term 'you can do it' Read More
Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape
I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...
tried Googling the Sarawak Property Programme ,came up with threads from 4 yrs ago on another website,but no Official pages. 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 ...
is there a Hotlink to the up to date Sarawak scheme?? ,both of us are over 50,looking intently Read More
Windows 10 - Utter rubbish by Fred
I'm sick to the back teeth of the lousy rubbish we know as windows 10 (The devil's operating system). Seriously, this vomit inspiring pointless rubbish is suicide inducing so it has to go as I like life justa lot too much to have it ruined ...
ROFLMAO enjoy your searching for a replacement? have new laptop and with Windowes 10 setup was easy as, and had no updates the three weeks of use so far? good luck Read More
Windows 10 - Utter rubbish by Fred
I'm sick to the back teeth of the lousy rubbish we know as windows 10 (The devil's operating system). Seriously, this vomit inspiring pointless rubbish is suicide inducing so it has to go as I like life justa lot too much to have it ruined ...
Fred actually ,was exactly like you on Windows 10= hated it with a passion, went on a cruise and did a windows/ Microsoft course, learned the ins n outs of Windows 10. great course and learnt that 10 has some great advantages over previous windows ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Malaysia? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...
Only just starting to use my mobile phone tech in last 12 months or so,(have 16gb plan/monthly)just gotback from Canada/USA trip whereirelied on it constantly.Previous to this in Malaysia on 5/6 Visits have relied on locals Knowledge for ... Read More
Floods
Heard reports here in Australia that mainland parts of Malaysia were also affected? Hoping the clean up is going well , for everyone Read More
Floods
How many of our members have been affected? Which areas were affected? Read More
Hotels in Kuala Lumpur by Hansson
Kuala Lumpur has lots of hotels ranging from low priced lodgings and dormitories for Backpackers all the way up to Five Star Hotels & Resorts and beyond. I have stayed in quite a few hotels in KL, and these are some of them with some honest ...
Have photos of hotel rooms of all the hotels around SE Asia we have stayed in, people think we are crazy taking pics of bathrooms etc.lol love it Read More
Hotels in Kuala Lumpur by Hansson
Kuala Lumpur has lots of hotels ranging from low priced lodgings and dormitories for Backpackers all the way up to Five Star Hotels & Resorts and beyond. I have stayed in quite a few hotels in KL, and these are some of them with some honest ...
Love your piccies of hotels. Read More
UK Brownie Guide Units in KL?
Still units in KL and even in Australia Read More
UK Brownie Guide Units in KL?
Google is your friend? Just did it, brought up contact numbers etc. Good luck Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Yes please, please post h8w this meet went? Read More
bon jovi concert
Saw Bon Jovi in Brisbane a couple of years ago. Fantastic concert, will have a great few hours Read More
Saturday 1 August - Expat Blog meet-up arrangements by Gravitas
Member Troyadventuress is kindly arranging a meet-up event this Saturday (1st August). To ensure you catch any updates, please sign up here /forum/viewtopic.php?id=369418&p=3 "Venue: The Tea Republic, S132, 2nd Floor, ...
So how many actually turned up? Read More
New in town, looking for the inside on off the beaten path by zrighttime
Salaam guys, I am new to KL, would love to meet locals, or americans who can guide me on interesting places to go. I like sightseeing, meeting people and experiencing new cultures. A little about me, I work in property management in USA for the ...
Hello n welcome, very jealous. Hoping to move to Malaysia in the foreseeable future Read More
Malaysia airlines by Sheepdog
Is cutting direct flights to/from Brisbane to KL from August? Now its going to make it harder to holiday and find my perfect retirement plans in Malaysia
Yeah I love MAS service and flights, why I am so disappointed in them cutting flights. Going to China for a 3week holiday in Sept, had it all booked etc, then MAS announced the release. Damn, now flying Thai instead, so Malaysia misses out on my ... Read More
Malaysia airlines by Sheepdog
Is cutting direct flights to/from Brisbane to KL from August? Now its going to make it harder to holiday and find my perfect retirement plans in Malaysia
Of course there is the Air Asia alternative. But, I do love the service etc of MA, now I can fly to Sydney for a direct flight to KL. Its just the PITA that they cut flights out completely in my city altogether Read More
Malaysia airlines by Sheepdog
Is cutting direct flights to/from Brisbane to KL from August? Now its going to make it harder to holiday and find my perfect retirement plans in Malaysia
Air Asia is an alternative. That I did know of?. Read More
Malaysia airlines
Is cutting direct flights to/from Brisbane to KL from August? Now its going to make it harder to holiday and find my perfect retirement plans in Malaysia Read More
Buses going from Malaysia KL - Singapore (and vice versa)- True?? by EvaMarbach
Hey, I heard that there are busses going from KL to Singapore (and vice versa). But I couldn't find any information. Somebody has any information for me? THanks :)
I did the train last September, and yes you change trains to enter Singapore and go thru a border check point. But all in all it was a great experience Read More
Buses going from Malaysia KL - Singapore (and vice versa)- True?? by EvaMarbach
Hey, I heard that there are busses going from KL to Singapore (and vice versa). But I couldn't find any information. Somebody has any information for me? THanks :)
There is also thetrain services? Read More
Newbie early retirees moving to Penang - seeking contacts by rodimy
Greetings to everyone My Canadian wife and I are moving to Penang in the spring and wanted to introduce ourselves to the community. We currently live in a suburb of San Francisco, USA. Exactly one year ago I was laid off and we decided to try early ...
So it is now May, wondered if you have made a decision on your life plan? Malaysia, Thailand or Canada? Read More
Lecturer in Malaysia wish to make foreigner friends by mini4
Hi everyone. I am a new member here. Basically, I am a lecturer in Malaysia. I am interested in making friends with foreigners here. Anyone interested can buzz me. :)
Hello n welcome, from an Aussie who in the foreseeable future will be a resident of Malaysia Read More
very quiet???
Is this the norm for this page, or the time of year etc etc?? Seems very quiet???? Read More
second home by samibukhari
Hi i am sami from saudi arabia and my wife from Philippines and we have two kids , we are thinking to buy second house in KL and we don't know that much about this program , anyone can explain it please thx.
So is there a minimum price ceiling for the Penang area? Read More
aussie guy
Hi ya people, from Brisbane Australia Looking at living in Melaka or Penang areas in the near future or to retire in this area.i am married and both of us love this part of the world and have travelled throughout SE Asia Read More