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physdude

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Indian expat in Malaysia

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Indian

Speaks English, no, Telugu

Registration: 11 November 2017

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physdude replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kashif101

Why CIMB bank hates some countries? by Kashif101

Hello, I am a foreigner living in Changlon, Kedah, Malaysia. I am on the student visa. I recently contacted CIMB Changlon branch to open a bank account. I was told blank in the face that customers from your country are not welcome here due to ...

physdude

A wife doesn't qualify to open a Premier Account just because she is your wife and holds MM2H. But she can open a joint account. Depositing RM30,000 or even RM10,000 per day into a personal savings account is suspicious for a 40 year old since ... Read More

physdude replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kashif101

Why CIMB bank hates some countries? by Kashif101

Hello, I am a foreigner living in Changlon, Kedah, Malaysia. I am on the student visa. I recently contacted CIMB Changlon branch to open a bank account. I was told blank in the face that customers from your country are not welcome here due to ...

physdude

Now that I recall, the MM2H does seem to play a part as it was a common excuse given for difficulty in opening accounts (it took me a long while to find a bank that would open an account for me after HSBC which was arranged through HK). The ... Read More

physdude replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kashif101

Why CIMB bank hates some countries? by Kashif101

Hello, I am a foreigner living in Changlon, Kedah, Malaysia. I am on the student visa. I recently contacted CIMB Changlon branch to open a bank account. I was told blank in the face that customers from your country are not welcome here due to ...

physdude

In Bukit Bintang, as I said they escorted me out while acknowledging that I was a premier customer on the flimsy excuse of lack of space because I think they didn't want me being seen there for some reason. ;) So, they did believe and know that ... Read More

physdude replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kashif101

Why CIMB bank hates some countries? by Kashif101

Hello, I am a foreigner living in Changlon, Kedah, Malaysia. I am on the student visa. I recently contacted CIMB Changlon branch to open a bank account. I was told blank in the face that customers from your country are not welcome here due to ...

physdude

I never had problems with any banks in Malaysia although HSBC often make mistakes. Other banks such as CIMB, Maybank and Ambank have always been great. I think HSBC is getting worse these days, certainly in Malaysia. In the UK they are still good. ... Read More

physdude replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kashif101

Why CIMB bank hates some countries? by Kashif101

Hello, I am a foreigner living in Changlon, Kedah, Malaysia. I am on the student visa. I recently contacted CIMB Changlon branch to open a bank account. I was told blank in the face that customers from your country are not welcome here due to ...

physdude

You have to understand that racism in Malaysia is very high, and mostly the local tends to have very bad behavior not only toward foreigner but also among them selves. I advice you to avoid any tiny controversial because it will lead you to ... Read More

physdude replied to a thread
7 years ago
MUHBEEN

Indians on MM2H visa by MUHBEEN

I would like to interact with Indians who are living on MM2H visa in Malaysia. I am. Planning to Apply for this visa in near future. I 54 year old doctor who wishes to retire in Malaysia and work part time. Request Indians in Malaysia to correspond ...

physdude

I am an Indian on MM2H here in KL but definitely have no intention of working in Malaysia. I would be happy to meet up with you. Read More