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Is Malaysia safe for a single female to live a work in long term? by Lunie.B
I heard too many criminal stories happened in Malaysia nowadays on Internet and also from some of my Malaysian friends. I wonder if it is totally true or such communication and people exaggerating the status and make it become bigger?
Or you can say that there has been 2 kidnapping of expat children the last 2 years and that there was none the 8 years before that and draw your conclusions around that. Read More
Walk, Metro or get ripped off by Taxi drivers? by Miss Hong Kong
I can't drive. Funny isn't it? I lived all my life in Hong Kong with advanced public transport system where driving is expensive and slow. It wasn't until I started "expating" in KL two weeks ago I found my inability to drive annoyed me more than ...
Have used taxi in KL almost daily for 5+ years (in fact more than 2 rides a day on average) and never had any problem. Sure some drivers will try to scam you and don't want to use the meter but to say that "Taxi drivers in KL are often drug addicts, ... Read More
Advice needed on Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by SHinPJ
Hello all, I have been offered a job in KL on 3 year contract and my employer has given me the choice to contribute to EPF. If I contribute, then my take home salary will be less by 11%, but my employer will have to contribute 12%, so a total saving ...
It's a common setup that the employer pays 12% and you pay 11% so there's nothing weird with that. Good things for you as mentioned before, tax deductible and will also get dividend paid out to your EPF account every year (2010: 5.80%, 2011: 6.0%, ... Read More
Comoany Secretarial In Malaysia by Avesta186
Hi Friends, I registered a company in SSM few months before and naturally obtained a secretarial company as well. Due to have not find yet good location for shop to run my business in KL so definitely I didn't start my business but right now the ...
I never heard about any 16 month time frame and I do think it sounds a bit weird, why 16 months? If it was 12 or perhaps 18 months it would sound more reasonable to me. But please take note of what Gravitas mentioned above regarding work permit. ... Read More
Malaysian Marriages & Scams by Gravitas
Because of troubles and poverty around the world (Syria, Eqypt, Iraq, Iran, African countries, etc.) there are a lot of people looking to relocate to Malaysia. One way to do that is to get a job (very difficult) or start a business (very ...
Since this is a forum for expats perhaps this should be a thread warning about SPG instead :cool: Quite a number of SPG threads on this forum as well. Read More
European living in Malaysia by Shermanka
Hello everybody, I want to ask people, who comes from Europe and moved to Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. My boyfriend is from Kuala Lumpur, he has family there and next year we want to try live there together. But for me its big change and Im very scared ...
What did your wife think was the worst part of staying in Malaysia and how long before she decided she cannot stay even for a limited 2 years time? What do you think about staying in Malaysia yourself? Read More
European living in Malaysia by Shermanka
Hello everybody, I want to ask people, who comes from Europe and moved to Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. My boyfriend is from Kuala Lumpur, he has family there and next year we want to try live there together. But for me its big change and Im very scared ...
You guys have a lot to talk about when it comes to Malaysia ;) Working as waitress won't give you an employment pass (EP) and the salary would be too low anyway. Better for you to help your boyfriend to start the business instead (won't give you ... Read More
Places to Stay near Universiti in Petaling Jaya
There's one condo called Astana Damansara which is quite near your office (walking distance in theory). Rent there will most likely be a bit more than 2K for fully furnished (2.5K should be sufficient). I'm pretty sure there's not any cheaper condo ... Read More
Unquestioned Visit in KL
Just show your hotel booking for all nights +return ticket if they question you. Since it's just a "small vacation" (interpret that as short) I guess you already settled such things? Read More
Places to Stay near Universiti in Petaling Jaya
why don't you say exactly where your office is instead? I don't think too many people here are keen to bring up a map and start guessing where your office is located only to be able to suggest suitable condos for you... Read More
A good dentist in kl (( urgent )) by yoosha
Hello everyone I wish someone could help with this I'm looking for a good dentist in kuala lumpur I need the best one + I want to know how much does it cost usually I'm going to have a surgery to pull my molar so pls tell me if you know something ...
Wow, this is the only place that I would strongly recommend to avoid at all cost. Had a very bad experience with this clinic regarding an infected tooth where they acted very unprofessional and put my health in danger. Read More
Getting back EPF for foreigners by carlyle1979
Hi - I am an expat working in KL and have opted to get 11% cut from my salary for EPF. Of course, my company contributes another 12%. How easy is it to get my money once I'm ready to leave Malaysia. Is the procedure easy? How long does it ...
Up to 6K/year of your own contribution is tax deductible. Just input how much you contributed with when you do your taxes next year. Read More
Getting back EPF for foreigners by carlyle1979
Hi - I am an expat working in KL and have opted to get 11% cut from my salary for EPF. Of course, my company contributes another 12%. How easy is it to get my money once I'm ready to leave Malaysia. Is the procedure easy? How long does it ...
You should get a statement from KWSP once a year (by mail) where you can see the breakdown of that years contributions (by month) and also a total balance. I usually get this letter in February. Maybe your EPF account isn't registered with your ... Read More
GUY AND A GIRL STAYING TOGETHER IN MALAYSIA. by Mark mac
Hi all I am staying in a 2 bedroom unit in a condominiums. I am a Muslim but i am non malaysian. I have a house mate who lives in the other room .she is a non Muslim and non malaysian. I heard from someone that its against the Muslim law here?so ...
Nothing to worry about. Doesn't apply* to foreigners (even if your jealous neighbor were to report you they wouldn't bother to come to your place :) ) *= in practice. Read More
my company wants me to be relocated in KL by sarkar_m
I'm an Indian (PhD + 9 yrs exp) and working as General Manager (Technology) for a Malaysia based MNC, posted in New Delhi (taking care of the India operation along with global technology matter). But now my company wants me to be relocated in KL ...
12K-15K for MNC GM!? You gotta be kidding. If less than 25K forget about it. Read More
Moving to KL - any advice on cost of living/accomodation appreciated by rswoodbrown
hi, My partner and I are looking to move to KL for a few months towards the end of the year. She is Malaysian and has lived for 10 years and I have visited before so we know a bit about the city, but not much about living there as an expat. If ...
My recommendation is Gaya (Bangsar). New condo, near LRT, less than 20 mins with LRT to KLCC, KL Sentral is just next station (less than 5 mins). As for reasonable price that's not so easy to answer, my guess is that you will land somewhere around ... Read More
Moving to Penang in August by Billoth
Dear friends, I'm an English Science Teacher who's moving over to Bayan Lepas in August to work in a new school that only opened last year. I'm very excited to be moving to Malaysia, but also anxious to find friends who would want to do some ...
Bike is only an option if you have the guts to ride one in Malaysian traffic :cool: Read More
Best offer a 7+ years experience software professional can get in KL? by akhilrm7
Hi, I work for a reputed software company in India and earn 1,600,000 Indian Rupees annually. I'm looking for job opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Can someone please help me understand what a "very good" offer for the following profile ...
I'm not saying it's impossible but i'll believe it when i "see it". Since you say it's normal why don't you share 1 company name that would be willing to pay 18-20K/month for an IT consultant with 7.5y J2EE experience. It shouldn't be that hard ... Read More
12K in KL. Need your advice by flykl
Hi all, I've been reading through for a while now and it is very helpful to have such a forum to know more about KL and specially cost of living. Thanks a lot for great contribution!!! I've been working in IT sector and shortly moving to KL on an ...
Hi flykl, can you be a little bit more specific on what information you feel is lacking from the other threads on this topic? Tax is only 26% for first 6 months, after that you get much lower tax. So around 8.8K for first 6 months and after that ... Read More
Best offer a 7+ years experience software professional can get in KL? by akhilrm7
Hi, I work for a reputed software company in India and earn 1,600,000 Indian Rupees annually. I'm looking for job opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Can someone please help me understand what a "very good" offer for the following profile ...
Noisysteps, in the context of the TS given background with 7.5y in J2EE do you think it is realistic to expect a salary in the range 18-20k + allowances? Is it even realistic to expect 10K and no allowance? No. Unless you get sent to Malaysia by ... Read More
Moving to Penang in August by Billoth
Dear friends, I'm an English Science Teacher who's moving over to Bayan Lepas in August to work in a new school that only opened last year. I'm very excited to be moving to Malaysia, but also anxious to find friends who would want to do some ...
YES you should get a car. People like dissing the taxis in KL, I guess they never been to Penang. Taxi is not an option in Penang, public transport bad in KL? Compared with Penang the KL PT is flawless. Bayan Lepas is an mostly an industrial area, ... Read More
Best offer a 7+ years experience software professional can get in KL? by akhilrm7
Hi, I work for a reputed software company in India and earn 1,600,000 Indian Rupees annually. I'm looking for job opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Can someone please help me understand what a "very good" offer for the following profile ...
Reality check. 18-20k monthly + allowances for house&car for a software engineer in Malaysia? Dream on. There's a reason why companies outsource their software development to Malaysia, and it's not because they wanna pay 18-20k for a SE. Unless ... Read More
Condos/Apartments in Bangsar by akc_rs
Dear All, Need advise on some condo/apartment units in Bangsar. I am looking at places near to LRT. Should be safe and have all desired amenities. Regards,
Gaya Bangsar. Very near LRT. Read More
Syrian IT Programmer looking for a job in Malaysia by raspberry_0707
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First of all, congratulations on your first post. Second, ever heard the saying "practice what you preach" ? I didn't see your comment very helpful either so why did you bother? Or was it perhaps just a lame way to bump the thread? Anyway my ... Read More
Syrian IT Programmer looking for a job in Malaysia by raspberry_0707
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5000+ job applications, really? I think the answer to his failure lies in that statement already. And also, IT expert and still not even putting the effort to advertise himself here but instead letting a friend do it!? Are you also helping to apply ... Read More
Work Permit!!! Help please!!! by Fatma.hussein
Hey guys, I have just moved to Malaysia and I've got a regular visit visa. I has an interview today at a big company and everything was going well until they told me that they won't be able to help me get a work permit!! And that I cannot work ...
If a company really wanted to hire you why wouldn't they help you with the work permit? Doesn't make any sense at all. Read More
Hw long it takes by Aisha atif
Hw long it takes to b settle in Malaysia
Yes 42 is the correct answer to these kind of questions. And you're also correct about the book. As for the movie i turned it off after around 10 minutes :D Read More
Port Dickson by dugong
I hope to spend some weeks in PD. Any suggestions as to what to do eg golf and good places to eat in.
Nothing special. Overpriced in my opinion. Read More
salary in johor
I'm not saying it's a good salary but it's a lot higher than what I would expect for working in an internet cafe. It sounds fishy to me, why would they look for a foreigner for that job and why would they pay so high when less than half would be the ... Read More
New to Malaysia by kunalmittalepc
Hello Friends..M Kunal here..M an Indian..Basically from Punjab, working in Delhi. I am having an job offer from Malaysia I am an Electrical Engineer with 5 Years of Experience in Engineering of on shore projects in Oil & Gas Sector. Company is ...
With a reference i meant how much money you are currently saving and what kind of lifestyle you're living. You say you got good pay in India already, well that doesn't mean anything unless you say good in relation to what. Let's say u currently save ... Read More
New to Malaysia by kunalmittalepc
Hello Friends..M Kunal here..M an Indian..Basically from Punjab, working in Delhi. I am having an job offer from Malaysia I am an Electrical Engineer with 5 Years of Experience in Engineering of on shore projects in Oil & Gas Sector. Company is ...
7000 nett pay and paid accommodation sounds good to me, but you need to give some reference to your current income and savings. Otherwise it's almost impossible for us to give you any good advice on this job offer. By the way how long is the ... Read More
Anybody here been to Taman Negara? by carlyle1979
Hi, my family will be visiting me and we are thinking of making a trip to Taman Negara. Anybody been there? Is it worth taking a 3-night package? Can you drive until the hotels if you have a 4x4?
No problem to go there and then book whatever trips/activities you find exciting. You can do a half day trekk for example, they take you upstream with a boat and then you walk back to Kuala Tahan through the jungle. If it starts raining there is a ... Read More
Anybody here been to Taman Negara? by carlyle1979
Hi, my family will be visiting me and we are thinking of making a trip to Taman Negara. Anybody been there? Is it worth taking a 3-night package? Can you drive until the hotels if you have a 4x4?
Been there. Took a bus from China Town in KL which took us to a "jetty", don't remember that place name though but from there we had a 3h boat ride in a very uncomfortable boat. It's one one those long narrow wooden boats where you sit 2 by 2 and ... Read More
Retiring in Malaysia Question by TheGiovanniIncident
Hello all, I am 33 and looking to retire. I have a steady income of about 1000 US dollars a month with some well off savings. I have mostly been looking to Belize in Central America until I came across Kuching, Malaysia. 1) So far im reading I ...
I guess you are a US citizen, I'm not 100% sure here because i got a bit confused after reading the information from the following 2 gov't ... Read More
Mount kiara or Gita bayu?
Mont Kiara is a nice area, and very easy to find a unit there. Traffic is a mess though. And it's gonna get a lot worse if all these new condos that only have 50% occupancy gets fully occupied, but that might not happen in a long time. By then ... Read More
Please share your suggestions by Rezasme
Hi, I will be in KL next month and stay in hotel for 2 weeks( company paid) to have time for finding and renting my place. I haven't decided on neighborhoods yet, so I think it would be very hard home hunting without a car. From another hand, I ...
Regarding your question about iproperty. Sometimes it's obvious that the pictures are not for the advertised unit, but rather from a number of different units in that condo (for example there can be pictures of several different bedrooms although ... Read More
Please share your suggestions by Rezasme
Hi, I will be in KL next month and stay in hotel for 2 weeks( company paid) to have time for finding and renting my place. I haven't decided on neighborhoods yet, so I think it would be very hard home hunting without a car. From another hand, I ...
Ipoh!? I thought you said you're coming here for 2 weeks to search for an apartment in KL. Ipoh is 200km away. KLCC to Mont Kiara, haven't made the trip myself but I'm guessing around RM15 for one way with budget taxi (using meter of course). Read More
Please share your suggestions by Rezasme
Hi, I will be in KL next month and stay in hotel for 2 weeks( company paid) to have time for finding and renting my place. I haven't decided on neighborhoods yet, so I think it would be very hard home hunting without a car. From another hand, I ...
Recommend you to use taxi for these 2 weeks while you're looking for condo. Renting a car is probably gonna cost more than the taxi budget for your condo searching anyway. Use budget taxi and if you find a nice driver you can arrange booking with ... Read More
English chap considering Malaysia by Fred
My Indonesian wife is asking me to look around other countries so here's the question. If I wandered to Malaysia on a UK passport, how difficult would it be to get a long term visa that would allow me to set up a small, private English school and ...
Although i usually agree with what you write Nemodot I have to disagree a bit on this. First you say you need either capital or skills in short supply (and also mention if it was easy everyone would do it). Then that Malaysia is having boatloads ... Read More
hi by zameni
how can I get an invitation letter from Vietnam? I am Iranian, student in Malaysia.
I don't think they will give visa on arrival for iranians which is probably why he asked here in the first place. Not every country is as generous as Malaysia when it comes to visa on arrival for iranians (Malaysia gives 90days). If you want to go ... Read More
Need Details Regarding Perofessional Work Permit Processing Agencies
What's your occupation? Usually you will not get a working permit unless you already have a job offer. And sometime it's difficult to get a job offer without having a work permit. A bit of a catch 22. Where did you get the figure 200/month from? In ... Read More
Process of Working Visa application in Malaysia by neufmartial
Hi, I am Dinesh from India, and am moving to Malaysia for a job. I just want to know what is the process of Visa application in Malaysia? Also do I need to apply for Visa from India, or the Malaysian company will apply for Visa from Malaysia? Is ...
There are stages when applying via MDeC, stage 1 means they have submitted your application to MDeC for approval. FYR: expats.com.my/expats/theme/theme1/procedures/s2_ep_appguide.html You can also check the status of your application on ... Read More
Real Estate Investment in Malaysia by Hasina Cassim
Hi Everyone Just curios to know which area in Malaysia to buy real estate where rental demand is high. What is the rate of return. Thank you
+1 on Nemodots analysis. The market is already flooded with empty units and more condos are being built all the time. I don't dare to give a % but i think it's safe to say that more than 50% of the units being bought in a new 500K+ condo complex ... Read More
Can I live well on a pension of 8500 MYR? by lsengrav
I know that "living well" is a relative term, I'm just wondering if I can afford to retire to Malaysia on my pension.
Where do you want to stay? Peninsular or Borneo? Did you have a look at Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)? If not through MM2H I'm not sure how you're gonna get a long term visa since i suppose you're retired. Read More
How to check status of Employment Visa by gpmsworld
Hi Guyz Good Day :), I want to know the status of my EP through online, could you please share the link if you know. The following link shows only for foreign maid and not for foreign ...
@shaanali If you had bothered to read the thread before replying you would have noticed that this link was already shared. @gpms: passport number: It's displayed, name: Why? Your passport# is already unique and i assume you know your own name? ... Read More
How to check status of Employment Visa by gpmsworld
Hi Guyz Good Day :), I want to know the status of my EP through online, could you please share the link if you know. The following link shows only for foreign maid and not for foreign ...
What information is missing then? Read More
How to check status of Employment Visa by gpmsworld
Hi Guyz Good Day :), I want to know the status of my EP through online, could you please share the link if you know. The following link shows only for foreign maid and not for foreign ...
If it's through MDeC you can check here: expats.com.my There's a link on the front page. However the status might not be accurate, for me it still said pending even after I had already got my passport returned with the EP approved. Read More
Relocate to Malaysia by expatindia12
Hi, I am planning to relocate to Malaysia from India with 4000RM as Basic Salary. Is it good enough to survive there with a family including a 6 months Kid. Kindly let me know the average salary to live in malaysia, since i m from a simple family ...
My source is not from some website, I know from discussions with MDeC. This is the only reference i could find online, otherwise just call MDeC and confirm. http://www.investpenang.gov.my/portal/pdf/e-Zine_Sept_2010.pdf Page 4: "Minimum salary of ... Read More
Relocate to Malaysia by expatindia12
Hi, I am planning to relocate to Malaysia from India with 4000RM as Basic Salary. Is it good enough to survive there with a family including a 6 months Kid. Kindly let me know the average salary to live in malaysia, since i m from a simple family ...
Not true for MSC status companies. The min salary for expat is 2500. Read More
Arrived in Malaysia on a 2 year contract for KVMRT project by coooolguy_tdh
Hi All! I am from India and arrived in Malaysia on a 2 year contract. I will be working in KVMRT project. My all in salary is 9K RM. Accomodation and fooding is on me. Taxes as well. I intend to bring my family (wife and 7 months old kid) here. Will ...
I always had to pay 2 months rent as deposit. Don't worry about the visa, i don't see how any condo owner could turn down the opportunity to rent out their condo as long as you're willing to pay whatever rent they are asking (and the deposit). Read More
Relocate to Malaysia by expatindia12
Hi, I am planning to relocate to Malaysia from India with 4000RM as Basic Salary. Is it good enough to survive there with a family including a 6 months Kid. Kindly let me know the average salary to live in malaysia, since i m from a simple family ...
Sorry i don't think you'll be able to save that much, in fact i don't think you will be able to save anything near that much. How much can you save on your current salary? Read More
Relocate to Malaysia by expatindia12
Hi, I am planning to relocate to Malaysia from India with 4000RM as Basic Salary. Is it good enough to survive there with a family including a 6 months Kid. Kindly let me know the average salary to live in malaysia, since i m from a simple family ...
Sorry bro but you're gonna have to put a bit more effort into these posts if you expect to get any meaningful feedback. For starters what are your goals and expectations with working in Malaysia? Did you plan to save any money every month? With 4K ... Read More
find job in Malaysia
difficult to get a job within ICT with so little work experience. The guidelines for ICT is minimum 5 years experience, note that this is just guidelines and not strictly enforced. But with just 1.5 years working experience you would need to get ... Read More
ASIC engineer job offer, is 12000 MYR a good deal by anhnguyen_vn
I'd like to ask if 12000 is a good deal in consideration of my current in-come in Ho Chi Minh city , and experience? How much shall I actually receive after Tax and insurance deduction? If I take my wife and my son to Malaysia, would you tell me ...
First 6 moths you're gonna have 8.8K nett pay, after that you will have roughly 10K nett pay. You will get back the additional taxes you paid the first 6 months when you declare your income tax the next year. Fully furnished condo @ 2K is a bit too ... Read More
Packing bags for KL/Malaysia
Hi You have 0% chance of getting a job in public sector/local authority (and that's an optimistic estimation). It's almost impossible for certain Malaysians to get a job in that domain. Starting a business is possible, it's gonna cost some money ... Read More
Accommodation near GIIS by akc_rs
Hi All, I am considering moving to KL by April '13. I am from India with a wife and one 6 yrs old kid. I have been going thru the site and find the information really useful. I would request if i can get some advice on following: 1.) My budget ...
Interesting, i actually tried at a couple of used car sales places but all of them said the banks will not accept car loan for foreigners. The best lead i had was one guy who said he thought it would be possible to loan 50% of the purchase amount ... Read More
ASIC engineer job offer, is 12000 MYR a good deal by anhnguyen_vn
I'd like to ask if 12000 is a good deal in consideration of my current in-come in Ho Chi Minh city , and experience? How much shall I actually receive after Tax and insurance deduction? If I take my wife and my son to Malaysia, would you tell me ...
Bro i don't think he ment 12K/month nett pay (heard about something called income tax?). Living costs doesn't drop "tremendously" just because you stay in cyber/putrajaya. It's still expensive in relation to income levels. Never ever heard of an ... Read More
ASIC engineer job offer, is 12000 MYR a good deal by anhnguyen_vn
I'd like to ask if 12000 is a good deal in consideration of my current in-come in Ho Chi Minh city , and experience? How much shall I actually receive after Tax and insurance deduction? If I take my wife and my son to Malaysia, would you tell me ...
Because you say you are able to save minimum 1500USD/month at your current position i wouldn't recommend changing to this job offer. Don't get me wrong, 12K is a decent salary, in fact it's even a decent salary. Try to squeeze a bit more out of the ... Read More
Accommodation near GIIS by akc_rs
Hi All, I am considering moving to KL by April '13. I am from India with a wife and one 6 yrs old kid. I have been going thru the site and find the information really useful. I would request if i can get some advice on following: 1.) My budget ...
If you wanna stay in that area (Mont Kiara) you will be staying at one of the cheaper places @ 4K/month for a fully furnished condo. 4K/month might sound a lot to you but in Mont Kiara this kind of rental is not a lot. Nemodot is right about the ... Read More
ASIC engineer job offer, is 12000 MYR a good deal by anhnguyen_vn
I'd like to ask if 12000 is a good deal in consideration of my current in-come in Ho Chi Minh city , and experience? How much shall I actually receive after Tax and insurance deduction? If I take my wife and my son to Malaysia, would you tell me ...
Hi I think 5500-6000 USD/monthly will be very difficult for you to get, of course it depends on how desperate the company really is but this kind of salary range is way out of the normal for your position. Saving 6K MYR on a 12K salary is not ... Read More
pls advice me
Hi 6500 MYR is a "fair" salary for someone with your experience and position, you do not need to worry that the employer is trying to rip you off. Then you ask how much the max monthly expenses are, usually the maximum amount of money you can ... Read More