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last year
madhurip

International schools within budget by madhurip

Hi all,We are moving to KL in a month or 2 and i am anxious as i a have been unable to finalise on the schools for my kids - age 10 and 4.Had GIIS or Sayfol international on mind. Pls provide reviews of both the schools. Also in case of any other ...

VJK

Hi Madhuri,I would recommend Heritage International School, heritage.edu.my, which offers quality education not only academic but also non-academic. My son, age 12 and daughter age 8 study in this school, and we have been happy with their progress. ... Read More

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3 years ago
vijay viju

How to clear my tax quickly by vijay viju

hi all am under ep catagory ii,i got ip from singapore so i need to vacate soon from here,but my hr said it takes one month for tax clearence and cancellation,but really wants to know hoe long it takes to clear my tax or else i can check my status ...

VJK

Your company has to prepare a letter stating that you will be leaving the company and you have to take it to the Income Tax office along with copy of all pages of your passport. They will give a letter saying the reply will be sent in two weeks to ... Read More

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3 years ago
yudirajput

how much salary does an expat need to survive in Malaysia? by yudirajput

Hi everyone, Just wondering what is considered a decent amount of salary to live almost anywhere in Malaysia for an expat couple ? I understand it may vary from place to place or province to province but I will really appreciate if someone can ...

VJK

Hi, To survive in KL for a couple, here is a decent budget: 2 Bedroom Condo Fully Furnished - 1800 per month 1 Bedroom Studio Fully Furnished - 1200 per month Utlities (Electricity, Internet, Water, Gas, phone, insurance) - 150 + 100 + 20+ 35 + 60 ... Read More

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3 years ago
Mohit5

Conversion of driving License by Mohit5

I have valid Indian driving license and currently cannot go back to get International driving license. I want to know if currently there's any way of converting my Indian license to Malaysian driving license?

VJK

Hi, Last year, the Malaysian Government has allowed conversion of Indian license to Malaysian license. You may get more info from this link: https://thattravelitch.com/en/expat-life/convert-foreign-driving-license Read More

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4 years ago
Cheryl

Cost of Living in Malaysia in 2021 by Cheryl

Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Malaysia, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other expatriates ...

VJK

> What is the price of a property rental in Malaysia? What about buying a property? 1800 RM monthly for 3 bedroom condo in Bangsar South fully furnished > How much does petrol cost or how much does it cost to use the various public transport ... Read More

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4 years ago
Eshwar456

Regarding stay in Malaysia without job even though with valid visa by Eshwar456

Hi team, I'm currently staying in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. I have completed my project in May,2020. I have put my resignation in current company due to company management issues as they have not provided my salary properly. I have requested for ...

VJK

Sorry to hear about this. But, I dont see why the company is obliged to provide you with a NOC to get a job in another company. As far as I know, it is entirely upto the company whether to give NOC or not. If your demand is for the NOC, I feel it ... Read More

VJK created a thread
4 years ago

Piped gas supply vs gas cylinder and the normal rates

I would like to know what is the average cost that people pay for piped gas supply from Gas Malaysia. And, how is it when compared to a gas cylinder. I pay average RM60 per month for piped gas supply but it used to be less than RM26 per month (one ... Read More

VJK replied to a thread
6 years ago
Karjunkrishna

Regarding Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate by Karjunkrishna

Hi , I wanted to go for Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate to Indian embassy in KL for my Family Dependent pass. DO any how experience how to make it. Please do share with us. Thanks Arjun K

VJK

If the DPs are in Malaysia, then it is still possible to get the first time dependant pass done. But there will be a penalty of extra 500 RM to be paid for the "journey already done" fees. Read More

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6 years ago
Karjunkrishna

Regarding Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate by Karjunkrishna

Hi , I wanted to go for Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate to Indian embassy in KL for my Family Dependent pass. DO any how experience how to make it. Please do share with us. Thanks Arjun K

VJK

For the first time application for dependant pass, they were in India. The immigration here issued a letter as a pdf document for a temporary single entry visa. In Chennai, my wife went to VFS Global to get the stamping done on the passport for ... Read More

VJK replied to a thread
6 years ago
Karjunkrishna

Regarding Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate by Karjunkrishna

Hi , I wanted to go for Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate to Indian embassy in KL for my Family Dependent pass. DO any how experience how to make it. Please do share with us. Thanks Arjun K

VJK

Sorry, this is the relevant statement: Marriage certificate should be attested by Ministry of External Affairs in India or its branch offices. Or Spouse name should be endorsed in one of the spouse passport The statement mentioned in my last post ... Read More

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6 years ago
Karjunkrishna

Regarding Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate by Karjunkrishna

Hi , I wanted to go for Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate to Indian embassy in KL for my Family Dependent pass. DO any how experience how to make it. Please do share with us. Thanks Arjun K

VJK

Yes, I got the attestation done. And, then it was given to my office which then used it and I got the dependant passes. In the BLS website, there is one clause which clarifies this: http://www.blsindia-malaysia.com/marriage_cert_attest.php The ... Read More

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6 years ago
Karjunkrishna

Regarding Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate by Karjunkrishna

Hi , I wanted to go for Attestation of Marriage certificate and birth certificate to Indian embassy in KL for my Family Dependent pass. DO any how experience how to make it. Please do share with us. Thanks Arjun K

VJK

Hi Arjun, The above post by Gravitas mentions about getting attestation done in India. But, that is not required if your name as spouse is present in wife's passport or vice versa. If that is so, then it is a simple process to get the ... Read More

VJK replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Free and low-cost leisure activities in Malaysia by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Malaysia. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might not ...

VJK

The free and low cost places to visit in Kuala Lumpur: 1. Visit Dataran Merdeka and KL City Gallery 2. Visit Bukit Nanas Eco Forest Reserve 3. Visit KLCC Petronas Towers and see the musical fountains in the night 4. Visit National Science Center 5. ... Read More

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7 years ago
dwarakabr

Moving to KL next week from India by dwarakabr

Hi, Iam moving to KL next week and looking for a room nearby Indian nieghbour hood. Which is the best place to look for. Regards, Dwaraka

VJK

Brickfields also called Little India, close to KL Sentral is an indian neighbourhood, where there are plenty of condos (apartments) available, and you may look for rooms for rent, through mudah.my or other property websites. Read More

VJK replied to a thread
7 years ago
syedshanu

CBSE Schools and good residential place for finding Apartments. by syedshanu

Dear All, We will be moving to KL, Malaysia soon from India,I am looking for 2 basic information. My office location will be in Jalan Tun Razak. We are visiting Malaysia for first time and looking for some good CBSE School and good residential area ...

VJK

Hi, Welcome to Malaysia. There are a couple of CBSE schools. One is called GIS International School. http://www.globalschoolsfoundation.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.globalschoolsfoundation.org/globalschoolmalaysia Other is called Vikas ... Read More