Zakuan Zakaria (Zack)
@ashcrimson
Korean expat in Malaysia
Forum posts
36
Contacts
2
About me
Korean
Lives in KL
Speaks Bahasa Malaysia, Korean, English
Registration: 27 January 2011
moving and working in Kuala Lumpur by Kriszti3
Hi, I'm Krisztina from Hungary and I'd like to move to Kuala Lumpur because of living and working there. I'm looking for jobs by internet, but I'm not sure that this is the best way to find one. I would appriciate if somebody could give me an advice ...
Hi Krisztina, the best way to find a job here is through the employment portals. i've found 5 of my 6 jobs from them :P over here, languages (other than english and malay of cos) are very highly sought after. its very easy to find a job if you are ... Read More
help---how to take a train from KUL to singapore? by tweepham
can anyone help me details about how to take a train from KUL to singapore and back to KUL? how long it take and how much is it? thanks so much
any reason you're taking the train? Read More
Is it just me or foreigners have no opportunites whatsoever here ? by Reemz
I have been hunting for jobs for more than 3 months now and i have been called to a dozen of interviews yet no positive feedback whatsoever, i mean it is just frustrating how people are just so nice to you on the interview and then they just bail ...
well Nemodot do have some points there. don't know if it's the media or the education system to be blamed. once you have one perspective, there's no point looking at things from a different view as for Reemz case of being a Pakistani... someone ... Read More
Is it just me or foreigners have no opportunites whatsoever here ? by Reemz
I have been hunting for jobs for more than 3 months now and i have been called to a dozen of interviews yet no positive feedback whatsoever, i mean it is just frustrating how people are just so nice to you on the interview and then they just bail ...
well you need a good qualification, good references from past employer/lecturer and knows how to sell yourself even if you aren't experience, they can still hire you and put you in probation for say... 3 months. past probation with flying colours ... Read More
tourist visa to (convert) work permit , is that possible now? by zhar_888
hi! i am Zhar, and i am a tourist from the Philippines. I have been offered a job in Penang, Georgetown. my question is, is it possible now that my employer can apply a work permit for me since i am already here in Malaysia? and if so, ...
well by rights your employer have to do it or at least come along with you Read More
Can I find a job without work visa ? by Arabjon
Hello, friends, I am moving to Kuala Lumpur this August. Can I find a job without work visa? I am good at IT and speak English, Russian, Turkish Thanks
the company will have to apply for the visa for you. but in terms of payment, usually they will provide it as well, especially if you're into customer service/ IT engineer Read More
Any girls wanna join me for a short holiday ?? by Narveen
To All The Ladies, I've been working too hard and it's time for a quick getaway, i was thinking Bali or Koh Lipe. If you gals are interested let me know and we can start making plans :) Regards, Narveen
well... to be fair i've presented my argument to christine something happened to a colleague of mine when replying to ads related to girls in this forum. just a heads up :| Read More
buying vs leasing a car
hi henry, welcome to malaysia imho it depends on your period of stay here. if you're staying for a few months or for a year, rent-a-car should be ok for you. if you're staying longer, then you might want to check out the used cars section. if ... Read More
Moving to KL in 2 months by suvarela
I'm moving to KL in a couple of months. I'm from Spain, living in Madrid currently. I would like to know where I could go to find people from Spain or Argentina in KL. Is there places where they hang out??? Thanks
Hola Suvarela! There are not so many spanish speaking people in KL, but you can find them easily by hanging out at the "Pinchos" which is a bar in Changkat Street (street with lot of bars near Bukit Bintang), you just need to walk there few minutes ... Read More
HELP!!..about tax exemption for income made in oversea?
well for these kind of tax issues, you should talk to a lawyer :) Read More
Banking in Kuala Lumpur by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Kuala Lumpur? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout ...
public bank is the best. even without wide exposure, it's still in the top three banks in malaysia Read More
Any girls wanna join me for a short holiday ?? by Narveen
To All The Ladies, I've been working too hard and it's time for a quick getaway, i was thinking Bali or Koh Lipe. If you gals are interested let me know and we can start making plans :) Regards, Narveen
this board should not be used for these kind of post!!!:mad: Read More
Tennis partner by Abiken
Hi, I am in KL-Malaysia. I need a partner to play Tennis. Anybody interested, pls contact me.
I will be in KL at the end of July. I will be looking for someone to play tennis as well. I played in college but I dont mind playing people of either extremes. -Ryando you always bring your tennis racquet when you travel? Read More
Tennis partner by Abiken
Hi, I am in KL-Malaysia. I need a partner to play Tennis. Anybody interested, pls contact me.
should we start a club? Read More
Internet in KL by dscdnb
I operate a home-based business. How well does the Internet operate in KL? It's probably my biggest concern in regards to if I could actually make a move to KL or not. I don't need blazing speed, but I do need reliability. Is it mostly DSL ...
it's not technically 4G. That's just gimmick. It's more like 3.7 or 3.8G Read More
Deport by GuestPoster256
In order to stay in Malaysia without applying any special visa, I heard there are many people renew their tourist visa by travelling to the neighbour country. And that's what i'm doing as well. But is it legal to do that? I mean, is it possible that ...
If you do that again, you will probably be deported. If they've entered all the details in their system, the next time you're dealing with them, a red flag will be raised by the system... At that moment: 1. give bribe and you will be caught ... Read More
Hi just Joined American Expat living in Seremban Malaysia by Pinkgarden
Anyone else in Seremban? Here is my blog with more info on my husband and I hope the info is helpful to people interested in moving to Malaysia: the-malaysia-project.blogspot.com
sad to say that our education system doesn't promote creativity and freedom of thinking memorize, take exam and score A's. all that matters... Read More
Regular Driver by chris.lebeau
I recently relocated here from the US and am looking for a regular driver to at least get me to and from work. Depending on the cost, I might be interested in a more dedicated commitment. Any suggestions on people I might contact or at least where ...
i strongly advise you to call a cab. believe me, with their no hold barrels driving, you'll reach your destination faster than any other driver although i'm local it was hard for me to navigate around kl as well. what i do is i buy a map and pasted ... Read More
IT students and pros , lets gather please
lowyat.net anyone decent in IT should know about the biggest forum in malaysia. just don't get addicted to their Kopitiam section :lol: Read More
BBC looking for people who have been to Hyundai Ulsan Car Factory by Generation Earth
Hello, I'm working on a new engineering series at the BBC in London and I'm trying to find out about the Hyundai car factory in Ulsan. Has anyone visited or even worked there? I am in touch with the company and it is always useful to have ...
i've went to the factory a few years ago. never seen 'sea of cars' before but the tour guide wasnt very friendly :rolleyes: Read More
Street performance
When I was in Korea, I've seen people playing in Insa-dong and Hongdae area. Do you need a permit to do these shows? I really want to play in Hongdae once in my lifetime :) Read More
Where to live in KL by Patrick343
Hi there, I am looking to move to KL from Singapore in the next few months but was wondering where the best, most sociable district is to live in. Can anyone help please? I was thinking Bukit Bintang as it seems to be smack in the middle of town for ...
Patrick, I would also recommend Ampang area as most of my Expat friends stays there. Most of the embassy is also located in Ampang area and its not too far from city center (approx 2km). Cheers, AnsonAmpang Road is like the safest place in the ... Read More
Romantic dining
Since VDay is around the corner, come and give some suggestion My priority is as below: Ambience - Service - Food As long as the food's no crap Read More
Moving to KL and wondering where to live by pennygosling
Hi all I will be working at the Alice Smith Equine park campus and was wondering if there is anywhere near by to live that would mean I wouldnt need to buy a car. If I do need to buy a car which areas are nice to live in without too much of a ...
we have counter measures now!!! drain covers made of bricks Read More
Lonely Australian lady looking for expat groups by adrienne888
Hi, I am an Australian lady who is new to KL and feeling quite lonely and desperate to talk to western Expats. I am staying at a Condo opposite Sentiawangsa LRT (Ampang) and am feeling quite isolated here. Can anyone let me know if there is any ...
LoL....@adrienne888. Speaking of interpretation of english language...:P. Sometimes if we mean "lonely" some people may think we are "desperate". I guess we have to post it very carefully or we may attract the wrong kind of attention!!!yeah. lonely ... Read More
Moving to KL and wondering where to live by pennygosling
Hi all I will be working at the Alice Smith Equine park campus and was wondering if there is anywhere near by to live that would mean I wouldnt need to buy a car. If I do need to buy a car which areas are nice to live in without too much of a ...
lol i forgot to mention about locking the bicycle remember to park it near a security guard office. they will look it out for you Read More
Moving to KL and wondering where to live by pennygosling
Hi all I will be working at the Alice Smith Equine park campus and was wondering if there is anywhere near by to live that would mean I wouldnt need to buy a car. If I do need to buy a car which areas are nice to live in without too much of a ...
well you can live in equine park itself. cycling is possible but you have to be keep your eyes on the road all time Read More
How safe is KL for a single lady? by Ohoh
Hi All...I am new to the blog. I just got a job offer to manage a construction project. However, when I spoke with my Singaporean neighbor here in the US. They told me absolutely not take the job. KL is too dangerous to live for a single lady. Is it ...
it's pretty safe. most singaporean are biased when they talk about malaysia. just look at lee kuan yew :D Read More