Arun
@arun8gb
Indian expat in Malaysia
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About me
Indian
Lives in Bangalore
Speaks English. Tamil.
Registration: 24 September 2014
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Met 182 Days for 2018. Can take leave more than 14 days for 2019? by premiertissue
Hello, I arrived here in March and was able to reach the 182 days this September 2018. Can I take leave more than 14 days already? Example my flight will be on December 19th-January 6th (19 days). Will this affect my residency rate for 2019? Can I ...
As long as you cover 182 days in one year, you shouldn't have to worry much! Read More
Social visit visa by carlyle1979
Hi - My parents, based in India, would like to visit KL and it's a bit of a hassle to sort their visa from India. I don't think this applies for Indians specifically, but can I apply for their visas from KL? Any idea on the procedure? I ...
Did you check with your employers? They could help in SVP, but the long term one though. Not the tourist visa. Read More
2 Month Budget for Kuala Lumpur by andrewmichael
Hello everyone! I'm moving to Kuala Lumpur for 2 months from June - August. I'll be living in Bangsar and undertaking an internship with the NGO Teach For Malaysia. Flights and accommodation aside (already sorted), I have a roughly ...
Depends on what you want to do. But on a daily basis, you could do away with 100RM or even lesser. Food shouldn't be of a bigger concern for your budget. :) Read More
Aussie Moving to KL/Room for rent in Brickfields by georgiejay
Hello! I am a young Australian undertaking a semester abroad in KL in August 2016, then seeking an internship in the field of Marketing from January 2017 onwards. I have recently signed a lease for a Condo in Brickfields and am looking for a ...
I think you've hit the right forum. You might want to try few Facebook groups.. Also try few of the most used classified sites like mudah, ibilik to post your ad for a rommie. Make most use of your stay here, there are few nicer places in and ... Read More
Is Witchcraft ok in Malaysia? Or Illegal? by marukai47
I know much of Malaysia's population is Muslim which persecutes any form of sorcery with death as the punishment. What about Malaysia and summoning Jinns and playing with Tarot Cards?
But why do you want to practice witchcraft in the very first place? Curiosity? Read More
28K after Tax, for Indian Expat ? Saving Potential by kbp
Hi KL friends, Have been reading blogs, though checking property web portals and other weblinks have gained some intent. # Have an Offer for fixed 28 K / Month after 25% tax + Medicals. [Am sure post the 183 day qualification it may come down, but ...
You can live a luxurious life and still save. Absolutely yes. Read More
Looking for accomodation in Cyberjaya by VishalF
I am from Kolkata Indian, planning to move to Cyberjaya to work in Lingkaran Cyber Point Barat. I will be moving with my wife and son who is 2 years old. I want a good accomodation near to my office with a budget of upto 2500 RM. The accomodation ...
Consider shaftsbury or Dpulze and Domain loads of food joints. You have to go via an agent. Hit up ibilik! Read More
Sufficient salary 5800 rm by nandam1982
This is nandam, i got one offer in KL, Warehouse department in WRP asia pacific company. 5800 rm monthly salary is sufficient for living in KL for single, my family is staying in INDIA. company is provide visa, free tickets , yearly once up and down ...
That's a decent salary considering your lifestyle is not like that of a party animal. You should be able to do just fine and still save! Read More
Moving to Cyberjaya- anybody suggest me a good place to live? by harshisr
Hi, Myself Harshit. Moving to Cyberjaya on July. Can you please suggest good place to live.
Consider Dpulze. Cyber heights villa. Cyberia smarthomes (if on tight budget) sharing. Budget and no. of people staying with you? 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 ...
Following. Read More
Bali, Indonesia - Calling awesome planners! by arun8gb
Hey good people, I'm planning to travel to Bali the 3rd week of this month. On 17th to be precise. And as much as i hate to say, running on a shoestring budget. ~ 2000 RM for 2. Airlines considered. But heck confused with the stay. Are there ...
Awesome. Cheers buddy! Read More
How to make friends in Malaysia by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malaysia :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Malaysia?? Thanks in ...
Moved to MY recently. Only trick that I have managed to find is to make friends with colleagues and hangout with them. The locals take load of time to open up. I reckon. I mostly try to avoid long conversation as I'm not sure if they get ... Read More
Bali, Indonesia - Calling awesome planners!
Hey good people, I'm planning to travel to Bali the 3rd week of this month. On 17th to be precise. And as much as i hate to say, running on a shoestring budget. ~ 2000 RM for 2. Airlines considered. But heck confused with the stay. Are there ... Read More
Expanding My Social Circle - Kuala Lumpur by tsk231
Hi All, Anyone interested to catch up for a drink to talk about life as it is? :) I can show you guys around KL too if exploring is what you wanna do too! Looking to meet new friends and expand my social circle. I'm 32, male, Chinese ...
Happened to bump into this post a little late. Next time you plan, do PM buddy. Landed in MY a month back. Been wanting to explore and discover places around. And drink of-course! :D Read More
Need details about Social Visit Visa by kkumar.vmware
Hi All, I am from India, working in Malaysia with work visa for 2 years. As per new rule about salary, i cannot bring my wife on dependent visa. I think of social visit visa for 3 months. May I know how to get a social visit visa for atleast 3 ...
What is the new rule for dependent visa? Can you throw some light on it buddy? Read More