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mooch

Mohamed Moomin

@mooch

Serial expat

Maldivian expat in Malaysia

Forum posts

277

Contacts

82

About me

Maldivian

Lives in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Speaks English, Russian

Registration: 19 June 2011

mooch
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11 months ago
GuestPoster103060

Is it possible to buy a house in Malaysia ? by GuestPoster103060

I wonder if it is possible to buy a free standing house, with a large garden of at least 1/4 acre , near one of the good international schools?聽 I am interested in living in Malaysia, but apartment living is not for me as I have young children ...

mooch

@AngelaCanberraYes, absolutely. I鈥檇 highly recommend checking out Duta Tropika. It鈥檚 a gated and guarded neighborhood in a super convenient location. Some of the best international schools are just a 10-minute drive away (depending on ... Read More

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11 years ago

How to buy from e bay

Hello Ajumal, buying from ebay is very simple, if the total price of the item purchased is below 6000 rufiyaa, then you will get the goods delivered to your door step. sometimes when the total price of the item you have purchased is above rf6000 ... Read More

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11 years ago
Alexandra Supertramp

Halloween Party at Kuda Bandos by Alexandra Supertramp

Aloha expats :) Anyone knows anything abt this upcoming event endo of october @ Kuda Bandos? Will b thankfull for any info Peace

mooch

hello, capitano. i have replied to your email. cheers mooch Read More

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11 years ago
gabcho

Life in Maldives by gabcho

Hi all, I have job offer for Maldives, and I wanna know how is life there for the staff is there any fun, what about the internet and sports?

mooch

hi it all depends on where you got the job offer from, if you will be based in male, you do get pretty decent connection these days, however if you are based in a resort hotel, some have very good connections and then most of them have poor ... Read More

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11 years ago
Alexandra Supertramp

Halloween Party at Kuda Bandos by Alexandra Supertramp

Aloha expats :) Anyone knows anything abt this upcoming event endo of october @ Kuda Bandos? Will b thankfull for any info Peace

mooch

oh well, chris, next weekend man! then again its never a dull weekend with us :) just finishing weekload and getting ready for tonight... ummm for the nest 24hrs Read More

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11 years ago
Lenina

Life and Work in Maldives for a European person by Lenina

Hi all, I know this has been discussed before but I am a person living in the rainy Northern Ireland, UK and would love to have a year-two break and come over to Maldives to work in a resort hotel. I know they say that accommodation and food are ...

mooch

best and easiest way to find a job is from www.job-maldives.com Read More

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11 years ago
Julien

New members of the Maldives forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Maldives forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

mooch

hello Katy, Warm Greetings from Maldives, i wish you luck in your hunt to find Brit expats living in maldives, if you are not able to find any here feel free to contact me and i shall arrange a few for you. cheers mooch Read More

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11 years ago
mary_2014

maldives safe place for female doctors to work? by mary_2014

i am female doctor from pakistan.is it safe for the females to work there in maldives?

mooch

HI Mary, you might have got totally a wrong message from Makhma's last posting. Male is relatively safe, what makhma is trying to say here is that, you can always take these additional precautions doesn't matter which city or country your ... Read More

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11 years ago
Julien

New members of the Maldives forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Maldives forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

mooch

Hi Tudi, i would be more than happy to assist yo with your dream hotel plan. you can write to me on moomin@zacoom.com and lets start sharing ideas cheers mooch Read More

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12 years ago
Dune33

Employment Approval and Work visa process by Dune33

Hi everyone I am french and I got a job on a resort as a guest relation officer. I am supposed to start on April, 1st. My employer submitted my application for work visa on March,16 Any chance I can get it on time ? Do you know if the ...

mooch

hi, those are the normal formality if everything is submitted on time and if all documents are accurate. with the current process i would say not to worry about it, and you shall be able to fly on 1st april. Read More

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12 years ago

following ullysses

www.job-maldives.com will be the best tool Read More

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12 years ago

Delay in Work visa

this is normal, you can expect to get anything from 2weeks to 6 weeks or sometimes longer Read More

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12 years ago

Got a job as GRO, What should I bring when I move?

hi rose, you will need a few beach wears, depending on the resort you are joining, they might have a beach for staffs. also bring your fav movies, you can also get it for a very little from male, but will not have thai movies. casual wear. i have ... Read More

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12 years ago
satcivilengg

About salary to live decently. by satcivilengg

Hello Everyone, I am sathish here. I got a job offer(civil engineer) to work in construction company (Amin construction pvt) in Maldives. they are offering 1500 $ plus accommodation , food & medical any one can help me whether its hope fully good to ...

mooch

Yes this is ok, because it is difficult to buy USD, and you cannot get USD at bank rate. If what you have agreed to pay to the agent is in USD then most of the agents will demand USD Read More

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12 years ago
glwelden

Things to do in Male by glwelden

Hi all, I've been here for nearly 6 months now and managed to keep myself very busy with work, but am really struggling to find things to do outside of my job in Male. Does anyone know of any classes or clubs or anything? I'd be keen on ...

mooch

it's at the airport, you can take a shuttle bus which takes 5mins Read More

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12 years ago
glwelden

Things to do in Male by glwelden

Hi all, I've been here for nearly 6 months now and managed to keep myself very busy with work, but am really struggling to find things to do outside of my job in Male. Does anyone know of any classes or clubs or anything? I'd be keen on ...

mooch

Hi Jinski, welcome to maldives Read More

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12 years ago
satcivilengg

About salary to live decently. by satcivilengg

Hello Everyone, I am sathish here. I got a job offer(civil engineer) to work in construction company (Amin construction pvt) in Maldives. they are offering 1500 $ plus accommodation , food & medical any one can help me whether its hope fully good to ...

mooch

i have covered in depth on another thread about the living costs, if your coming single and company provided accomodation, yes you can have a decent lifestyle in maldives for USD1500 Read More

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12 years ago
Babygail

I got a job offer to work in one of the island resort in Maldives by Babygail

Hello Everyone, I a newbie here. I got a job offer to work in one resort in Maldives. This is my first time to work abroad, I am excited at the same time afraid. It'll be a one year contract. I don't know if I can stay that long, am afraid of ...

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both anatara are great properties. Read More

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12 years ago

Live n work in maldives

airbnb.com and search Maldives you will find a guy wearing sunglasses looking away.. Contact him for cheap accommodation, say mooch recommended to contact him :) Read More

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12 years ago
hasnainkhan

Tell me how to verify my visa by hasnainkhan

i have got a job in maafushi resort salary600 usd please tell me how to verify my visa

mooch

Replied to your email same time, it's all good, Read More

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12 years ago
hasnainkhan

Tell me how to verify my visa by hasnainkhan

i have got a job in maafushi resort salary600 usd please tell me how to verify my visa

mooch

you can send it to me i will have a look Read More

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12 years ago
Damaris_BCN

Clothes, beaches and food by Damaris_BCN

Hi there, I've been offered a job in Male as an English teacher and I might be starting next January 2014. Can anybody tell me how easy is to spend an afternoon in the beaches at the islands around Male? Meaning, are beaches private and for only ...

mooch

HI, The closest Islands to male would be Vilingili and Hulhumale, both are inhabited, the dress codes on local island are still more conservative, I have many friends who wear pretty short dresses and skirts when they go for dinner on a special ... Read More

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12 years ago
demonietto

Chemical-free bath products (no SFS, parabens, aluminum, etc) by demonietto

Hi there, We've been looking around, having a difficult time trying to find bath products without chemicals added to them. Does anyone know of a reliable store to visit? We lucked out and found some Nature's Gate conditioner, but that's about it ...

mooch

you can find baking soda at almost any grocery shop... its a very common product. Read More

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12 years ago

Looking for good friends

Hi Rezah, welcome to 大咖福利影院. you sure will find friends over here. best is to get involved in a forum, fro your location cheers mooch Read More

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12 years ago

greeting from Jeddah

HI mesharee, Welcome to 大咖福利影院, i am sure you have hit the right place to meet real people. [link moderated] we sure can exchange ideas. regards mooch Read More

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12 years ago

Where to Live?

it depends, i would say singapore or malaysia is also pretty cool :) Read More

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12 years ago
mooch

go on you can speak it, we are here to listen :) what are your difficulties? Read More

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12 years ago

Have you seen (or been proposed to buy) my orange Furla bag?

sorry to hear about this.. A good way to find maybe, you can ask the shops nearby to help you? maybe they might have CCTV footage of the same day same time? just a suggestion, you may never know if you dont try. chances are very small to find ... Read More

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12 years ago

Post secondary schools

hi Satu, welcome to 大咖福利影院, i am sure you will find good answers soon. good luck :) Read More

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12 years ago

hi

hi erik, my family and i also live in KL, i will be coming by shortly, we can meet up :) cheers mooch Read More

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12 years ago

Hi!

welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) i am sure you will get some good insights from other expat soon :) Read More

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12 years ago
christiancruzg

HELP! Costa Coffee Barista by christiancruzg

Hi to all! :) I will be going to Qatar Doha this Aug.20. I'm just .. I'm a barista in costa coffee (not sure what branch) so my salary will be 1350QAR a month and a housing allowance of 500QAR and 200QAR for transpo, I know its very low. And will ...

mooch

i am sure you will start getting 10s of replies very soon :) Read More

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12 years ago
popey

setting up a small business by popey

Im looking at setting up a small business as I cant find anywork for English only speakers. Does anyone know what I would need to make this happen, i dont want to say too much as what im planning is not yet anywhere in romania so it will be the ...

mooch

you can also check out realestate.zacoom.com for investment opportunities in maldives :) Read More

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12 years ago

Shopping for basics.

hahaha, no no no, you can keep the space for cloth, besides you will need to wear something :p Read More

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12 years ago

Shopping for basics.

yep, you do not have to worry about cosmetics. unless you have a specific brand you are attached to.. there is only a few thing or 2 you might not be able to get, however you can always buy them online.. from ebay.com :) cheers Read More

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12 years ago
delphine juillet

cheap and fun plan for surfing? boat trip? and also fishing by delphine juillet

I m am gonna work in M ale for a couple of months. Im crazy about surfing搂 do you have any cheap and fun plan for surfing? boat trip? and also fishing and surfing trip cheap? Thanks you

mooch

i suggest that you take a trip to thulusdhoo.. tey have a great surfing spot, also daily transfers from male. Read More

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12 years ago
Liu Jun

Hope to work in maldives next year by Liu Jun

Hi there. ^_^ Everyone loves maldives. So do I. Working in a paradise such as maldives is one of the most envious and desirable things in the world. I am eager to be part of it. Now I am studying my master degree in beijing,China and will be ...

mooch

I work at a hotel, and yes i do have a few chinese and korean colleagues... (I know its two different countries :) ) they are all working as guest relation officers.. they help chinese and koreans get settles in, organise their vacation, make ... Read More

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12 years ago
Liu Jun

Hope to work in maldives next year by Liu Jun

Hi there. ^_^ Everyone loves maldives. So do I. Working in a paradise such as maldives is one of the most envious and desirable things in the world. I am eager to be part of it. Now I am studying my master degree in beijing,China and will be ...

mooch

Hi Liu Jun, if you can communicate well in english i suggest that you seek a job as a guest relations officer, as we have more chinese traveling to maldives, more and more hotels are now seeking for chinese speaking GROs.. www.job-maldives.com is ... Read More

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12 years ago
viruj

Holla! by viruj

Hi Everyone, I would be moving to Kuwait in about 2 weeks (for 6 months). I wanna have a grrrreat time while am there, freak out and do all that kuwait has to offer with all you amazing ppl out here. Camping, bike rides, cooking, music ...

mooch

welcome to the 大咖福利影院, you sure will make great contacts here :) Read More

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12 years ago
a4asif

Working conditions for Pakistani doctors by a4asif

howz the working conditions for Pakistani doctors there? i have been offered a medical officer post and i m not able to decide wether to go there or not. plz help

mooch

There is a saying that there is no honor among thieves and they think that everyone else is also a thief?.... Period.... Read More

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12 years ago
shanti muzaffar

IDEA | EXPAT BLOG Gathering by shanti muzaffar

Hi, I have an idea, how about we make a small gathering for all member of 大咖福利影院 who staying in Malaysia. Gathering can do everywhere, we can do in Lunch or Dinner time or might be we can do one-day trip to Melacca or .. just drop your ideas ...

mooch

Carlos? nice pub hangout? introduce.. lets stay simple and plan something that anyone can bump in anytime.. staying central KL might help? going to Melacca is also a great idea.. :) Read More

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12 years ago
shanti muzaffar

why I feel so bored living in Malaysia? by shanti muzaffar

no friends, no job and do nothing! 4 months after my marriage with my Malaysian Husband, i realized that i feel so bored. anyone can suggest me to do something ? to join in what community that make me feel ok staying here ? please help... thanks, ...

mooch

man this post is hilarious.... there is this lonely girl called shanti, and then a guy who is so crazy that he is not realizing what others are commenting on.. "ok i put my profile pic now" and then nemot "(hey bro wussup we had a few lines on ... Read More

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12 years ago

Expat blog gatherings in Ipoh

not a bad choice... even a local pub would be nice Read More

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12 years ago
kunalmittalepc

Driving License in Malaysia by kunalmittalepc

Hello Friends, Please tell me if International Driving Permit from India is eligible to drive in Malaysia or one must have Malaysian DL only. Also please tell me how easy/difficult is to get Malaysian DL if one has Indian DL from last 10 ...

mooch

you should be able to convert indian lisence. ok for those who are looking to get the drivers lisence done in KL, here is my advice. NEVER PAY THE DRIVING SCHOOL IN FULL... i did this mistake and my wife never got her license, they will decided ... Read More

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12 years ago

Island Trip

should do penang.. nice drive... Read More

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12 years ago

HOLA!

my friends did a futsal league in sunway... i will check it out with them what it was and where Read More

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12 years ago
ffoote

I've been living in KL for a month now, trying to make some friends! by ffoote

Hi all, this is an amazing site, it is how I was even able to come to Malaysia with everything figured out. In any case, I've been here a month now and will be here another month and a half but I'd like to make more friends! I'm friendly with the ...

mooch

my family and i live in KL, i travel back and forth quite often. if you guys are doing a meetup let me know. i would be interested if i am in town.. cheers mooch Read More

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12 years ago
schaz

Visiting Malaysia. by schaz

Dear All, I'll be visiting Malaysia from [b]20th August till 29th August 2013[/b] as a tourist. Although i have already got a schedule of plan, yet i would like to have answers of few following questions. Would appreciate if someone can help me ...

mooch

1- i have not tried but my friends rented a nice card for about 1800rm a month. 2- it depends where your headed, for withing KL train is fantastic, and inter city buses are neat and tidy too. 3- IN KL and main Cities not a problem, its safe to ... Read More

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12 years ago
Gil Raim

Maldives, Can i survive with $600 by Gil Raim

Good day Everyone. I am single parent and in early 30's. Filipino. Will be First Time to work/live in Maldives. My contract will be 1 year. The company offer salary is $600. 1 Return flight ticket back to origin. Stay/lodging is free (company ...

mooch

work permit is 1 year and renewable afer Read More

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12 years ago
a4asif

Working conditions for Pakistani doctors by a4asif

howz the working conditions for Pakistani doctors there? i have been offered a medical officer post and i m not able to decide wether to go there or not. plz help

mooch

Very unprofessional Amedico.. no words.. Read More

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12 years ago
a4asif

Working conditions for Pakistani doctors by a4asif

howz the working conditions for Pakistani doctors there? i have been offered a medical officer post and i m not able to decide wether to go there or not. plz help

mooch

Amedico, that is really unprofessional of you to accuse someone as acting as an agent and taking money from other, while you really dont know this person nor had you had any relation with this person? very unprofessional.... no words Read More

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12 years ago
a4asif

Working conditions for Pakistani doctors by a4asif

howz the working conditions for Pakistani doctors there? i have been offered a medical officer post and i m not able to decide wether to go there or not. plz help

mooch

ungoofaaru is a challenging place, if you get paid 1500 you can save atleast a 1000, also depends on your lifestyle :). Read More

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12 years ago
expatinmaldives

Getting Pregant in Maldives outside marriage by expatinmaldives

Hi All, I am an expat and my boyfriend is an expat too here in the Maldives. We both have never been married. Will this create an issue with the company I am working based on the Maldives Labor Laws? I have run through these laws and it is never ...

mooch

it all depends on the company you're working, most of the companies are fine with it. By Law you cannot be sleeping in the same place unless you're married, but these laws are hardly enforced, if not never enforced on expats. Read More

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12 years ago
a4asif

Working conditions for Pakistani doctors by a4asif

howz the working conditions for Pakistani doctors there? i have been offered a medical officer post and i m not able to decide wether to go there or not. plz help

mooch

please check with your employer where you will be located, if you will be based on a local island, they depend mostly on rain water. Maldivians lives expectancy is 80, hence it proves that we are good. if you are based on male, then we have ... Read More

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12 years ago
Murrymint

Kindle by Murrymint

Hi all, I am a new member and will be moving in September to one of the island resorts to work. We are avid readers and are thinking of buying some kindles to download books. Is it advisable to buy when we get there as I've heard if we buy in ...

mooch

My recommendation would be to buy in in ireland and get more details. i have checked a few places but its not available on maldives.. Read More

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12 years ago
a4asif

Working conditions for Pakistani doctors by a4asif

howz the working conditions for Pakistani doctors there? i have been offered a medical officer post and i m not able to decide wether to go there or not. plz help

mooch

A recruitment company must have a physical address. and the appointment letter shall come from the MOH, as well as the work permit, you can also contact immigrations office in male to verify if the work permit if genuine. Read More

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12 years ago
mooch

Anyone interested to partner with me to run a Small Boutique Hotel? by mooch

Hi Guys, I am opening a small boutique hotel on one of the local islands. if anyone is interested to partner with me, give me a shout.. and yes special discounts will be given for all 大咖福利影院 members :)) Maybe we can organised our first ...

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HI Max, This got great exposure from here :) thanks mooch Read More

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12 years ago
midway

Violence in the fake market! Foreigners beware! by midway

My wife is Chinese and I'm a foreigner. I've been in Shanghai for almost 10 years. Yesterday we went to the buy presents in the "fake market" for gifts on Nanjing Rd. and Chongqing Rd. It's a 3 story building many foreigners go to to buy cheap ...

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wow.. good to know.... but these things happen everywhere... Read More

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12 years ago

Budget Hotel in Pudong / Central City

please advise us if you find something, and also share your experience :) Read More

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12 years ago
sjleitner

Praslin - Looking to make Friends by sjleitner

I have just moved to Praslin to work in a hotel for 2 years and I would love to meet some people and make some friends. Is anyone new to Praslin or has been living here a while? Let me know :) I am friendly, easy going and just want to make the ...

mooch

I do not suggest posting personal phone numbers on the forum? just a little advice.. Read More

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12 years ago

hello

hope you found some friend :) Read More

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12 years ago
Iana.K

I am from Ukraine, just moved to Seychelles - looking for new friends. by Iana.K

I am from Ukraine, just moved to Seychelles - looking for new friends.

mooch

how about must see places? hen is good to be where on which night? nice beaches? car rentals.. Read More

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12 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in the Seychelles by expat.com

We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Seychelles :top: [b]Which are your ...

mooch

i think its always easy to know someone frm seychelles before you go there, cox almost everyone knows everyone and it will sooner than later you will know eveyone who is anyone :) Read More

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12 years ago
Guest9383

New friends by Guest9383

I'm looking to meet some nice girl friends I'm 52 and have just split up from my Mauritian man and its all booked up to visit oct to jan and I'm just wondering if I can do it on my own ,it would be nice if I had a friend to meet me when I arrive ...

mooch

:) have fun on the seychelles. Read More

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12 years ago

moving to seychelles don't know anybody

best way is to be there and make friends :) Read More

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12 years ago
har8

Looking for friends in Seychelles by har8

hi i will be in Seychelles from 29/07 to 02/07. hope to have a few friends there

mooch

there are some nice clubs, katiolo and tequila boom, where you can make friends :) Read More

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12 years ago
Babygail

I got a job offer to work in one of the island resort in Maldives by Babygail

Hello Everyone, I a newbie here. I got a job offer to work in one resort in Maldives. This is my first time to work abroad, I am excited at the same time afraid. It'll be a one year contract. I don't know if I can stay that long, am afraid of ...

mooch

If you can tell me which two resorts then I can recommend the better one from them.. Read More

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12 years ago
Babygail

I got a job offer to work in one of the island resort in Maldives by Babygail

Hello Everyone, I a newbie here. I got a job offer to work in one resort in Maldives. This is my first time to work abroad, I am excited at the same time afraid. It'll be a one year contract. I don't know if I can stay that long, am afraid of ...

mooch

HI Babewe, all contracts are pretty much the same, most of the hotels give Service Charge during you paid annual leave, which matures after 12 months in service. but we do have a few hotels which does not pay SC during your Annual Leave.... It ... Read More

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12 years ago

Procedure or availability of lecturer posts

check www. yell.mv you might be able to find some private coleges.. Read More

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12 years ago

Maldive Teacher

we have already replied to the same on a another post Read More

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12 years ago

how to get bussiness visa

business visa is a short term visa on which you can enter a country and work, ie if you want to visit a country to work for a vert short period of time and you are not allowed to work on a tourist visa, then you need to apply for a business visa, in ... Read More

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12 years ago
a4asif

Working conditions for Pakistani doctors by a4asif

howz the working conditions for Pakistani doctors there? i have been offered a medical officer post and i m not able to decide wether to go there or not. plz help

mooch

amedico, i hope you realize that you are getting a little bit too personal here dont you? Also, FYI we do not check if the doctors are from India or pakistan or whatever, a good doc is a good doc.. black or white :) I hope you will understand. i ... Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

Expat blog gatherings in Maldives by Julien

Hi all! What about meeting the other Maldives 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...

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hi lyn, are you back? cheers mooch Read More

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12 years ago

Anyone interested to partner with me to run a Small Boutique Hotel?

Hi Guys, I am opening a small boutique hotel on one of the local islands. if anyone is interested to partner with me, give me a shout.. and yes special discounts will be given for all 大咖福利影院 members :)) Maybe we can organised our first ... Read More

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12 years ago
hbattanayake

Got a job in Maldives by hbattanayake

Hi all I joined today to this forum. I'm a Sri Lankan & got job in Male City. Can someone tell me please whether I can bring my wife also?? If can how about the cheapest but reasonable accommodation I can get near to Male city? someone please ...

mooch

HI Murrymint, Firstly Congratulations on the job. It is possible to open a Bank account with one of the banks in maldives, we have a total of 7 different banks, and i personally recommend bank of maldives and HSBC, Bank of maldives is easier as ... Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

Expat blog gatherings in Maldives by Julien

Hi all! What about meeting the other Maldives 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...

mooch

welcome to the forum Alexandra :).. always in for a quick coffee... Read More

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12 years ago
bagri.sohanlal

Maldive Teacher Job by bagri.sohanlal

Hello everyone. I have got my appointment letter as a A level Teacher for Maldive. They are offering me around 45000INR including everything. Is this money is enough for food and accommodation and each and every expenses. can i save anything?Please ...

mooch

Padmini, please check iulaan.mv and job maldives.com thanks Read More

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12 years ago
hbattanayake

Got a job in Maldives by hbattanayake

Hi all I joined today to this forum. I'm a Sri Lankan & got job in Male City. Can someone tell me please whether I can bring my wife also?? If can how about the cheapest but reasonable accommodation I can get near to Male city? someone please ...

mooch

Anyone with a work permit can apply for a dependent's visa. Read More

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12 years ago

Trying to work in Maldives

HI Zach, job-maldives.com is the best tool to find a job in maldives, you can also check out http://www.gazette.gov.mv/v3/iulaan mostly in dhivehi these is a state website where they also post a few vacancies, also http://v3.iulaan.mv/ you can ... Read More

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12 years ago
bagri.sohanlal

Maldive Teacher Job by bagri.sohanlal

Hello everyone. I have got my appointment letter as a A level Teacher for Maldive. They are offering me around 45000INR including everything. Is this money is enough for food and accommodation and each and every expenses. can i save anything?Please ...

mooch

this money is not enough, usually the employer will give you accommodation, and yes you can earn a lot from private tuition, as much as USD2000 if you are a good/reputed teacher. Usually you will get a probationary period, which is aproximately 3 ... Read More

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12 years ago
saq123saq

Conditions in Maldives, been offered a job as a doctor. by saq123saq

Hi all, My wife and I have been offered a job in Maldives. We are from Pakistan. And both are doctors. I would like to know how the living conditions are in Maldives. I have read some disturbing stories over the internet about how foreigners are ...

mooch

Hi Amedico, what you have stated is not true, that maldivians mistreat expats. Yes i am a maldivian, and we are very friendly and hospitable people. So does most of the expats agree with me. I do get a lot of complains from expats about the living ... Read More

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12 years ago
Jamil_ahmed

Table Tennis in Hulumale ?? by Jamil_ahmed

Hi all, is there any place for playing Table Tennis in hulumale ?? I am new here, wana play some table tennis if there is any place ? Regards, Jamil Ahmed

mooch

male is very simple, you have majeedjee magu, which runs end to end from the center of male. you cannot miss this place, anyways since your in hulhumale, when you land at the jetty walk to your left and you will pass by a gase station and keep ... Read More

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12 years ago

Opportunity to find a work as a doctor or X ray tech

Dear Nataliya, you can contact the below company, they are the main recruitment agency for doctors appointed by the government. so you will have a better chance of finding one with them. Seaworld Maldives Private Limited H.Sheesha Vehi (2nd ... Read More

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13 years ago

Moving to Maldives

HI bagri, congratulations on your job, if you have got the job then your employer should send you a written contract, once you sign this, it will take about 4 weeks to process the visa. only then you will need to come to maldives, also the employer ... Read More

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13 years ago

Picture frames

I will also recommend donad. Read More

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13 years ago

Job offer - dog & partner?

HI, he can freelance if he is on a dependent visa, correction to a post above, you can bring your pet cats, birds, but dogs are not allowed. hope this helped. regards mooch Read More

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13 years ago
Christine

Buying property in the Maldives by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Maldives ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Maldives ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

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13 years ago
melyianna

Visiting Maldives during Ramadan / Independence Day - Help! by melyianna

Hi there. I'm new to the forum. I'm from the USA (Michigan) but I live in Thailand with my Thai husband. We are visiting the Maldives next month (July 25 - August 1) and I realized after I booked our trip that it will be during Ramadan. [b]Are ...

mooch

its very quiet during these times and you may find it a bit boring... Read More

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13 years ago
edvilyn

What's up? Any gathering,meetups happen? by edvilyn

Hey guys,,,how are you all? It's been a long time... Any gathering,meetups happen? :)

mooch

we all plan, but most of us work work on resorts.. could be the reason why its diff, would be great to arrange a meet up some day.. i wont be available from today till 27th.. but hope you guys do a meet up soon cheers mooch Read More

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13 years ago
Christine

Buying property in the Maldives by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Maldives ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Maldives ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

mooch

as Jaufar mentioned, Foreigners cannot buy Lands or properties in maldives, they can either lease or invest on a property, lease agreements can be up to 50 years maximum. now we have companies providing investment opportunities for foreigners. ... Read More

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13 years ago
melyianna

Visiting Maldives during Ramadan / Independence Day - Help! by melyianna

Hi there. I'm new to the forum. I'm from the USA (Michigan) but I live in Thailand with my Thai husband. We are visiting the Maldives next month (July 25 - August 1) and I realized after I booked our trip that it will be during Ramadan. [b]Are ...

mooch

Hi, During day time all the local teashops would be shut, however from 6pm all the shops will open you will be able to try in the evenings. It will be quite different atmosphere during ramadan.. even in the evenings.... yes you would be able to ... Read More

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13 years ago
ahmads

From Airport to Male by ahmads

Will reach the airport at 9:45pm, from Malaysia. How to go to Male, by boat?

mooch

different companies give different types of accommodation depending on your designation too.. for manegerial and up you would get singles sharing apartment/a sharing apartment with private rooms. it all depends.. on the company tooo. some have ... Read More

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mooch replied to a thread
13 years ago

Get a job in Maldives

Hi Van, checkout www.job-maldives.com you can register with them as received daily updates on vacancies in maldives. this is the best tool at the moment. can you aslo advise what your profession is? regards mooch Read More

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13 years ago
Hilton

Help URGENT by Hilton

hi i am have offer to work in Maldives in four star hotel new opening so worry about the life there and worry about cost of living ?what common nationalities there?? is there Egyptians ?? is there women there availabe and working in Maldives ...

mooch

guy would be nice if you speak in English? we can always help :) Read More

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13 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in the Maldives by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in the Maldives. Don't forget to mention where in the Maldives you are living. How much does it cost to live in the Maldives? > accommodation prices > public transportation ...

mooch

Those With $ sign is USD, :) Read More

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mooch replied to a thread
13 years ago

Shipping belongings home

HI Anne, i can help you get this air freighted. Inbox me and i will tell you how we can do this. thanks mooch Read More