@mattbaker
English expat in Malaysia
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English
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Registration: 23 June 2011
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Looking for information about professional life in Kuala Lumpur by Mellysime
Hi All, I will be by the end of the year in Kuala Lumpur. And I dread a little life there. Specially professional life. I will follow my husband who was expatriated there and I wonder if there are job opportunities for me (in financial ...
Try price Waterhouse Coopers You can work as long as you get a letter signed by immigration, thats the assumption that you will be on a dependents pass. Read More
Cost of Living by mik11486
Hey guys...I have been reading most of the posts regarding the cost of living in Kl but still I am asking out...............;) I will be getting accomodation and transportation from my company. I will be getting net 2500RM (In hand after tax and ...
Its not a huge amount. Regardless of that you should surely be looking to negotiate the highest salary possible. Its always difficult to say for a European Expat most wouldn't consider trying to live on RM 2500, for some other nationalities its a ... Read More
ANYONE Australian living in Malaysia - NEED Information by immmi77
Hi there, I would like to get some information regarding moving to Malaysia with my family. Currently living in Melbourne and planning to move to Malaysia in next couple of months. I am an Architect and 3d Architectural Visualiser. - What visa ...
Hi 1. The working person will have to apply for a work permit, your employer will normally do this for you. Any dependants e.g wife and children under the age of 21, will go on to a dependants pass. 2. Expat salaries are often more attractive than ... Read More
Playing Sports (Golf / Squash / Football) by vdmarel
Hi guys, I'm just wondering, are there any organized groups playing sports? I have played 4 against 4 football on a tennis court in Bangkok. Small goals, was pretty cool and would like to play the same here. Just once a week or something. I'm ...
Hello I live in Taman TAR, Ampang. I go to a club called Kelab Darul Ehsan. I play a bit of squash i am not the worlds greatest player only been playing a year or so. There are also some guys who play around 3pm on Saturday in a round robin ... Read More
Health insurance for Malaysia by Cheryl moving
I am planning to retire in kl the second half of this year and am 64 years old. I will have medical coverage in the US but need coverage for Malaysia only. Can anyone recommend an insurance carrier who will only cover Malaysia for people my age and ...
Sorry meant to add the pre-existing will be either excluded or you may have to pay a premium loading for inclusion. It will depend very much upon the condition itself. Read More
Health insurance for Malaysia by Cheryl moving
I am planning to retire in kl the second half of this year and am 64 years old. I will have medical coverage in the US but need coverage for Malaysia only. Can anyone recommend an insurance carrier who will only cover Malaysia for people my age and ...
Hi Cheryl ING works like this - prices are for the top level of cover on the cashless system i.e you just give the hospital your card they call ING for approval .you don't pay first and claim later. @ 64 years old - RM 3319 (USD 1095)p.a @ 65 - ... Read More
KL Car Rental (long term) by ronio.ron
Hi, Have read few posts regarding renting car in KL. I am curious to know that when I land up in KL next month can I... a. Acquire a new driving licence (learning - i guess for first 2 yrs) within first 2-3 mnths. I have an indian driving licence ...
Try Hertz for car rental. Read More
KL Car Rental (long term) by ronio.ron
Hi, Have read few posts regarding renting car in KL. I am curious to know that when I land up in KL next month can I... a. Acquire a new driving licence (learning - i guess for first 2 yrs) within first 2-3 mnths. I have an indian driving licence ...
you can convert your licence to a local one or international Contact felix relocations they will do it for you. Very quick and reliable and they will talk you through the whole process. Read More
Health insurance for Expats by 4everasia
Hi all, my wife and myself want to move to Malaysia this June. All heath insurers in Germany want to have a permanent address to insure us. As we will not have one we are now desperate for help. Does anybody know of a good insurance and could we in ...
MAA are reasonable but having used both ING is my favourite Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
I live in KLCC and the oval is still empty and you see very few lights on in many condo's at night. Holding off till next year seems very sensible. Read More
Bank in Kuala Lumpur by Ohoh
Hi experts....can you please help me again with information regarding bank. Do HSBC, Chase, Bank of America, or Citibank have atm locations in KL? Is it easier to bank with local bank? Which one would you recommend...especially the one that has more ...
I have to wonder if this is a nationality issue? 10k to open a current account is completely unacceptable regardless of earnings. HSBC asked me for RM 250. It may have been RM 500 at Maybank. Totally, agree with rkdandhu in relation to customer ... Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
Be aware that there is a lot of discussion on the oversupply of condominiums at the moment. Prices may come down in the short to mediuam term. Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
Do you know what loan margins they are offering? Would be interested to find out. If you are able to forward me your friends details, I meet a number of expatriate who would find this service of use. Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
If you want to purchase a property using a mortgage you have to put down 20% of the purchase price. Obviously, if you are buying cash this isn't an issue. Read More
any golf instructor? by kltam
Is anyone teach golf?
City Golf in Bangsar Shopping Center Read More