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Lives in Batam

Registration: 14 September 2015

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miakarisma replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...

miakarisma

Well, we need help. He says his friend is influential. Thanks. Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
6 years ago
Rickjoy

What would you bring with you to Thailand? by Rickjoy

Moving from Australia to Thailand what possessions would you bring with you? Or is it cheaper to buy whatever you need there?

miakarisma

I think you can buy some stuff that you need from Malaysia or Singapore. Just bring your suitcase will do. Save you the agony. Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don’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 ...

miakarisma

Hello everyone. I would like to make more friends in Thailand. Currently I frequent Southern Thailand. I need friends from Bangkok and other regions too. Thanks. Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don’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 ...

miakarisma

Hello everyone. I am thinking of staying in Kampong Chhnang Provice near our NGO. I am interested to get to know friends who are English speaking. I will try to learn the Cambodian language. Currently I only know some Thai. Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...

miakarisma

I like your last bit. Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Indonesia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Indonesia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...

miakarisma

H there, I definitely would like to know your friend in the higher position. Thanks. Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
7 years ago
Chris1428

English Teacher without bachelor degree by Chris1428

Hi guys! Sorry for starting new topic about it again. My situation is quite different because I'm not native speaker. Actually I'm teaching in Vietnam on business visa without work permit. I don't have bachelor degree. I would like to ...

miakarisma

Thanks for info. Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
7 years ago
Chris1428

English Teacher without bachelor degree by Chris1428

Hi guys! Sorry for starting new topic about it again. My situation is quite different because I'm not native speaker. Actually I'm teaching in Vietnam on business visa without work permit. I don't have bachelor degree. I would like to ...

miakarisma

Yes, I agree with you. We must have enough working experience in our home country and get the teaching permit otherwise we might get trouble with the law as teaching involves the Education Ministry but teaching at language centres should be much ... Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
7 years ago
Chris1428

English Teacher without bachelor degree by Chris1428

Hi guys! Sorry for starting new topic about it again. My situation is quite different because I'm not native speaker. Actually I'm teaching in Vietnam on business visa without work permit. I don't have bachelor degree. I would like to ...

miakarisma

Please do everything within the law especially immigration. Don't flout the laws of any country. You'll regret later for not listening to advice. You might be able to get a job through the help of contacts as native speakers may be sought ... Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
7 years ago
lijumathews

Brickfields or Jalan Ampang better? by lijumathews

I am moving to Kuala Lumpur next month. Which is best place to live- Brickfields or Jalan Ampang? 4 months back I visited Little India and I loved that place. Planned to take admission for my daughter at Global Indian school too. But now everyone ...

miakarisma

Definitely Ampang is more elite but if you're Indian, you would most likely be attracted to Little India and what it is has to offer. Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
8 years ago
miakarisma

looking for notary in Batam by miakarisma

Please furnish me with info as I am looking for notary in Batam. My son has yet to marry a Batam girl and preparing to purchase house in Barelang. We are Malaysians. Do you think we would face any problems to buy the house, Darulssalam project. TQ

miakarisma

tq Fred Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
8 years ago
ramya ram

Relocating to KL. Good schools for 10&4 yo? Where to stay? by ramya ram

Hello co members, We are an Indian family stayed in Singapore for couple of years n now relocating to kl. I would like to request you all with some good schools for my children aged 10&4 yr old. And some good places for accommodation ...

miakarisma

How about Bangsar or Ampang area? There are many good schools like Garden International, Sayfol and more? I dare not recommend Puchong, bad zone because cars, thefts on the rise. Many triads there including Indian. You can google the whole ... Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
8 years ago
Amedeo_H

Learning Indonesian by Amedeo_H

Dear All, I'm an Italian Master Degree student in Sociology. I love Indonesia and I would like to learn the language in a proper way in order to move there. I have been searching for courses and schools of language in Indonesia on the web, but ...

miakarisma

The Malay spoken in this region differs from region to region but basically everybody in Malay world can understand not just Indonesia but ASEAN countries too. I think you are saying the standard as spoken in the schools and offices in ... Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
8 years ago
Amedeo_H

Learning Indonesian by Amedeo_H

Dear All, I'm an Italian Master Degree student in Sociology. I love Indonesia and I would like to learn the language in a proper way in order to move there. I have been searching for courses and schools of language in Indonesia on the web, but ...

miakarisma

May be I can help you by speaking to you? But I would suggest you always on hand your google translate, look up 101.com. I can help you understand the flow of it but I need to know whether you already have basic vocabulary because you had mentioned ... Read More

miakarisma replied to a thread
8 years ago
lukereg

Security update for Indonesia from the British Government by lukereg

This is from H.M Government regarding safety in around the 2nd of December. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia They aren't made very often so it must mean that there is cause for concern after the last demonstration.

miakarisma

TQ n noted. Read More