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steveso

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Registration: 06 September 2010

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steveso replied to a thread
10 years ago
Dhooy7

Advice for US College Student and Becoming a doctor by Dhooy7

Hello my name is Derrek and I am a college student studying in the United States. I am currently a junior attending a community college to save on money. I plan on obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology. I am considering studying ...

steveso

Forget it! I am an American, who was employed in the medical field before retiring and moving to Malaysia for 8 years. Medical schools in Malaysia require 4 years of study after high school and are not very good. I would never go to a doctor in ... Read More

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12 years ago
Kevin Terry

Migrating to Malaysia by Kevin Terry

I am married to a Malaysian citizen and we are living in the UK, we hope to return to Malaysia within 5 years. Looking at the MMSH website it seens that the 10,000RM per month requirement is very high. working in the UK that is a little bit less ...

steveso

Will you be applying for the MM2H program? I agree the RM10,000 per month stipulation is a bit risky and very high. The other alternative is to have a fixed deposit of RM150,000 or RM300,000 for a couple. Most people I know have the fixed deposit ... Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Malaysia by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Malaysia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

steveso

My 5 reasons are: 1. Most everyone speaks English. 2. Cost of living is cheap. 3. Great variety of Asian food. 4. Good and reasonable medical care. 5. Friendly people. Visit my blog: Retired in Malaysia Read More

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12 years ago
mommoves

Without a car in Penang by mommoves

We are moving form Bangkok to Penang. We will not have a car and have not had one for 6 months in Bangkok. We use the monorail system A LOT in Bangkok. We don't want to get a car. We are looking at the Persiaran Gurney area, as it is close to ...

steveso

Hi Mommoves. If you want to be near Tenby School, you are looking in the wrong area with Gurney Drive condos. They are way overpriced and geared to wealthy retirees. You would be better off looking in the Tanjung Tokong and Tanjung Bungha areas. The ... Read More

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12 years ago
Shel Rabi

Applying for US Tourist Visa by Shel Rabi

Good evening I have been searching online considering the procedures of applying for an American (US) Tourist Visa. Is it really that difficult to obtain one?

steveso

You should have absolutely no problem. Have a good trip. Steve Visit my blog: Retired in Malaysia Read More

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12 years ago
Shel Rabi

Applying for US Tourist Visa by Shel Rabi

Good evening I have been searching online considering the procedures of applying for an American (US) Tourist Visa. Is it really that difficult to obtain one?

steveso

Being a freelancer? That might be tough. Visit my blog Retired in Malaysia Read More

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12 years ago
Shel Rabi

Applying for US Tourist Visa by Shel Rabi

Good evening I have been searching online considering the procedures of applying for an American (US) Tourist Visa. Is it really that difficult to obtain one?

steveso

No getting a US Visa is not difficult. Over 95% of applicants recieve one. If you have a job and ties in Malaysia, you will have no problem. Visit by Blog, Retired in Malaysia Read More

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13 years ago
reneemoore_89

Looking for an expat to interview for The Star! by reneemoore_89

Hey! My name is Renee and I'm currently interning at The Star (an english speaking newspaper) from Sydney University. Just wondering if anyone would be interested in being featured in our expat column. It would involve just a short chat about why ...

steveso

Does it have to be an expat living in KL? I live in Penang. Read More

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13 years ago
caipirinha08

MM2H by caipirinha08

Morning again, As I introduced myself in another post, now I have a few questions regarding MM2H. Under 50, you need to put down a MYR300k and can withdraw in certain circumstances half of it after a year. Over 50, MYR150 as a deposit. If you are ...

steveso

You can check out this website for any of your questions. http://www.my2home.info/index.php Read More

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13 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Malaysia by Christine

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

steveso

Yes foreigners can buy property in Malaysia. The minimum amount you have to spend depends upon the state you live in. Here in Penang the minimum is RM250,000 and in Perak it is RM350,000. Elsewhere it goes up to RM500,000. The process is not that ... Read More

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13 years ago
raj1986

Need your help....... by raj1986

I am pakistani hindu....i am moving to kuala lumpur.....i am worried...that wether i will be able to get vegetarian food easily or not... ..is it hard to find vege food in kuala lumpur??? Please advise

steveso

You will have absolutely no problem finding vegetarian food in KL. Happy Eating. ifoundmalaysia.com Read More

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13 years ago
DaBears

Stackable Washer and Dryer Recommendations by DaBears

Hi there...would appreciate any good recommendations on a stackable washer and dryer...we are a family of 4...thanks

steveso

I bought a regular washwer and dryer when I first moved here. After a while I bought a stacking kit where I bought my appliances. It only took a while to stack the two and it saved a lot of room. ifoundmalaysia.com Read More

steveso replied to a thread
13 years ago
chrisck9

He is a Beautiful Man! by chrisck9

Hello Friends I know this might not be the normal subject being discussed in an Expat Forum but I would like to seek different opinions from people all over the world. This 17 years old Iranian young man need to master English within 6 months for ...

steveso

When I hear the words "he's a beautiful man" I don't see a problem. Beautiful does not always relate to physical appearance. Beautiful also describes the inner qualities of a person. The soul. I could say that the Dalai Lama is a beautiful person ... Read More

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13 years ago
DaBears

RM26k a Month in KL by DaBears

Hi there...moving to KL from Chicago and have been offered RM26k a month..my wife may find some part time gig down the road and we have a 3 year old. Wonder if RM26k (before taxes) is enough to have a comfortable living in KL. Thanks..

steveso

I am retired here and most retired expats have less than RM10000 and in many cases half of that. An engineer here gets about RM6000. I spoke to a friend of mine who is professor here and he says the salary you are getting is extremely out of the ... Read More

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13 years ago
DaBears

RM26k a Month in KL by DaBears

Hi there...moving to KL from Chicago and have been offered RM26k a month..my wife may find some part time gig down the road and we have a 3 year old. Wonder if RM26k (before taxes) is enough to have a comfortable living in KL. Thanks..

steveso

That's way more than enough. The average Malaysian family of 4 lives on RM3000 a month. You will be living on the equivalent of $8600USD a month, much more than the average family back home. You will live like a king - a very rich one. Read More