Newexpat82
Egyptian expat in Malaysia
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About me
Egyptian
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Registration: 27 January 2015
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Moving to KL and looking for advice on getting a maid and a driver by matt4912
Hi I'm moving to KL this weekend and once I have my own apartment, would like to get a maid 1 / 2 times a week for cleaning and if possible access a driver or is it better to just rely on taxis etc. Can anyone recommend a good place to start ...
Thank you so much that was very helpful! Read More
Moving to KL and looking for advice on getting a maid and a driver by matt4912
Hi I'm moving to KL this weekend and once I have my own apartment, would like to get a maid 1 / 2 times a week for cleaning and if possible access a driver or is it better to just rely on taxis etc. Can anyone recommend a good place to start ...
I use MyTeksi app all the time and sometimes Uber. Taxis are easily available and not expensive. You could ask your colleagues or neighbors or check KL Facebook groups for maid references. It's easier to get someone who works part time by hour. Read More
Renting or buying inexpensive furniture by Newexpat82
Hello everyone:) I've heard that one can rent furniture for short or long term in KL (in case we get an unfurnished or partially furnished place). Can anyone tell me where I could rent from and price range for simple bedroom, living room and ...
Thanks for your reply:) Considering the cost we will first try to find a fully furnished apartment maybe we will get lucky. Read More
Renting or buying inexpensive furniture by Newexpat82
Hello everyone:) I've heard that one can rent furniture for short or long term in KL (in case we get an unfurnished or partially furnished place). Can anyone tell me where I could rent from and price range for simple bedroom, living room and ...
Thank you:) Read More
Renting or buying inexpensive furniture
Hello everyone:) I've heard that one can rent furniture for short or long term in KL (in case we get an unfurnished or partially furnished place). Can anyone tell me where I could rent from and price range for simple bedroom, living room and ... Read More
Is this a good offer? by Newexpat82
My husband is going to work at his company's branch in KL for a year or more. He just got the offer letter today and we don't know what kind of living it would provide for our family (we have two toddlers). His company is located in ...
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Is this a good offer? by Newexpat82
My husband is going to work at his company's branch in KL for a year or more. He just got the offer letter today and we don't know what kind of living it would provide for our family (we have two toddlers). His company is located in ...
I just read it again and it actually said we are eligible for free housing that amounts to 8000 rm monthly. I'm not sure whether this is the same as a housing allowance though. Read More
Is this a good offer? by Newexpat82
My husband is going to work at his company's branch in KL for a year or more. He just got the offer letter today and we don't know what kind of living it would provide for our family (we have two toddlers). His company is located in ...
That's what it says in the email. I thought it was strange too, but I have the letter I front of me saying 8000 rm per month housing allowance. Read More
Is this a good offer?
My husband is going to work at his company's branch in KL for a year or more. He just got the offer letter today and we don't know what kind of living it would provide for our family (we have two toddlers). His company is located in ... Read More
House help and driver salaries by Newexpat82
I checked the job section but couldn't get an idea of the typical salary ranges for a full time domestic worker or a personal driver. I also want to ask whether it's possible to make a deal with a driver or taxi who owns a car to work part ...
Thank you that was very helpful:) Read More
House help and driver salaries by Newexpat82
I checked the job section but couldn't get an idea of the typical salary ranges for a full time domestic worker or a personal driver. I also want to ask whether it's possible to make a deal with a driver or taxi who owns a car to work part ...
Thanks for your reply:) I'm not sure if I asked the cab question correctly, I meant if I for example I need a driver with his own licensed car as I won't have one, to dedicate two days a week like Monday and Tuesday every week for me and I ... Read More
House help and driver salaries
I checked the job section but couldn't get an idea of the typical salary ranges for a full time domestic worker or a personal driver. I also want to ask whether it's possible to make a deal with a driver or taxi who owns a car to work part ... Read More
Mutiara Damansara- preschools, cost of living? by Newexpat82
Hello. My husband may be getting an expatriation to Malaysia in a couple of months. We have two children around 3 years old. He still hasn't received the offer yet but he asked me to research the cost of preschools and general cost of living for ...
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Mutiara Damansara- preschools, cost of living? by Newexpat82
Hello. My husband may be getting an expatriation to Malaysia in a couple of months. We have two children around 3 years old. He still hasn't received the offer yet but he asked me to research the cost of preschools and general cost of living for ...
Thank you:) Read More
Mutiara Damansara- preschools, cost of living?
Hello. My husband may be getting an expatriation to Malaysia in a couple of months. We have two children around 3 years old. He still hasn't received the offer yet but he asked me to research the cost of preschools and general cost of living for ... Read More