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British pound notes (paper) discontinued from Sept by Clarabrit
Hello expat Brits. Recent news reports say British pound (GBP) paper money will no longer be valid from September because they are being replaced by plastic notes. Embassy confirmed when asked. I have a substantial amount of paper notes ...
Changing them in Malaysia is simpler, quicker and less risk than posting them. But there is no risk they will expire and not be exchangeable in the UK if you were to hand carry them next year, although it does add a hassle factor if it was ... Read More
British pound notes (paper) discontinued from Sept by Clarabrit
Hello expat Brits. Recent news reports say British pound (GBP) paper money will no longer be valid from September because they are being replaced by plastic notes. Embassy confirmed when asked. I have a substantial amount of paper notes ...
Agree with Nemodot if you don't need the cash for spending money whilst in Malaysia. They will never become worthless, you will always be able to exchange them at a bank, post office or (if they won't accept them) the Bank of England.If you do ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Your welcome. Your do not need tenancy agreement to open an account in Malaysia. You need MM2H Original Approval Letter and your address. I used my US address on my FD account with HSBC bank. I made a color copy of my MM2H Approval Letter and ... Read More
The lessons of the crisis in Malaysia by Loïc
Hello everyone, While there is still a certain amount of uncertainty in our lives, the situation seems to be beginning to change in Malaysia and globally. We have had to show courage, tenacity and even ingenuity in many areas, in the way we ...
Agreed. MM2H requires a fixed deposit, and visa holders are encouraged to invest further funds (property, car), and to make Malaysia their home. But recent events have shown its limitations, i.e. it's a sort of long-term tourist visa. It ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
Man, just bring cash. Everyone understands cash. Malaysian Customs limits: Currency Import regulations: Local currency (Malaysian Ringgit-MYR) and foreign currencies: No restrictions. Amounts exceeding MYR 30,000.- and USD 10,000.- or equivalent ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
The Transferwise site gave a warning message regarding the RM 10,000 daily limit. It didn't appear that Transferwise would refuse to send a higher amount (I didn't try), but that it might (would?) be rejected at the Malaysian end and your ... Read More
MM2H: how long did it take for you? by expat000
How long was your process from the day of accepting all of your documents by the office to issuing the letter of approval? Could you please state month and year in your reply. Many thanks!
My experience. It took 11 months from application to approval. Came to Malaysia 3 months into the 6 month approval validity period to do the medical, insurance, security bond and FD, and get the visa. Had it all done except the FD, then ... Read More