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pen2punita

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Indian looking for information about Malaysia

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Registration: 13 April 2022

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last year
KimTNT

182 consecutive days for tax can be counted in 2 years? by KimTNT

Hi all,I’m tax resident in 2022 since living in Malaysia > 182 days. But there is no period of consecutive 182 days because I always take social visit > 14 days every 3 months. Now for 2023, I plan leave Malaysia from June 1st so 2023 ...

pen2punita

No. You cannot file in July 2023 for the assessment year 2022. The deadline for filing of the tax return form and payment of any balance of tax payable for the year of assessment 2022 is 30 April 2023. However, the MIRB has granted a grace period ... Read More

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last year
KimTNT

182 consecutive days for tax can be counted in 2 years? by KimTNT

Hi all,I’m tax resident in 2022 since living in Malaysia > 182 days. But there is no period of consecutive 182 days because I always take social visit > 14 days every 3 months. Now for 2023, I plan leave Malaysia from June 1st so 2023 ...

pen2punita

@KimTNT the financial year in MY is Jan -Dec for any year. You cannot club 2022 and 2023.Your physical presence of > 182 days should either be in 2022 or 2023. Ad you already took 2 or more breaks in 2022, you are in-eligible to be tax resident ... Read More

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last year
topranavp

Tax Resident and Number of Days Calculation. by topranavp

Hi,I landed in Malaysia on 17 September 2022 on employment visa. On this day, 18 March 2023 I am still in the Malaysia and planning to leave after a week. So my query is 1. Am I became tax Resident OR still non tax Resident?2. How tax will be ...

pen2punita

@topranavp Hello Pranav, tax year in Malaysia is Calendar year that is Jan - Dec of any year.In 2022 - you landed mid September, so your physical presence in MY is not meeting 182days for 2022. That doesn’t qualify you as tax resident for ... Read More

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last year
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

@dhawalj hi,getting attestation in BLS too would not work. I wasted money. So please follow this.please have someone in India to visit RTO to get the original DL extract - for this you need to send them your Visa copy to present in the RTO / some ... Read More

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2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

Friends, I finally got my Probationary license yesterday. For me, it took exactly 35days to get approved and I assume it’s because of festival season. Anyone who wants to convert, please go with original DL extract from your respective state. ... Read More

pen2punita created a thread
2 years ago

Transporting Pets (Dogs)

Hello Members, Have been here in MY since Sep 2022. Am planning to bring my 1.5yr old pet (GSD) from India. He was left behind with my Parents who are leaving to UK in Feb’23. So I have to bring him here, until then he will live with my ... Read More

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2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

@Deb12345 you can go to any JpJ whichever is close to your location. Read More

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2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

@baaz911 how long did it take to get your P license? Also, we’re you driving before that? Read More

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2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

Ok I give you my DL story.I have a DL in English valid through 2023, and they said I can drive as long as it’s EnglishI bought a car :) and when I went to register the car in my name, I briefly checked if I can drive using the license. ... Read More

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2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

@rorschach - hey please do not visit BTS consular for attestation. It’s waste of money RM100 for attestation and photos. They provide attestation in the photostat of DL as “True Copy” and they are not sure if we can drive with that ... Read More

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2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

Hello,I tried online and there is a charge of INR 140 to be paid and there is no way to extract it online. @Manoj, can you please send me the pathway as I don’t see any possibility of downloading from the website. Even the footnote says that ... Read More

pen2punita replied to a thread
2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

@Manoj Gnanaseelan hello Manoj, where can I download and would you mind giving me the url and the pathway. Read More

pen2punita replied to a thread
2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

@baaz911 - your response is highly appreciable. Thank you and this was helpful. I approached JPJ and they told me the same. But when I saw the above note, thought a attestation from high commission would help me drive until I get my license ... Read More

pen2punita replied to a thread
2 years ago
tauraustouch

Indian Driving License in Malaysia by tauraustouch

Hi, Good Evening. I was informed by a friend that we could use the India Driving License to drive in Malaysia. So I did not get the International Driving License (IDL) along with me from India. However, After reaching KL, I have been getting ...

pen2punita

@pp141 - i have a India Driving license valid through Sept 2023 and checked with BLS to get that attested. However they are not sure about using the same for driving. I see your note stating that the attestation would work. May i request to know the ... Read More

pen2punita replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

pen2punita

Hello All,Am Punitha and will be moving to Malaysia in next few months on internal mobility.. I look forward to meet people. My son is in high school giving his 10th board and am looking for a good junior college or senior secondary school in ... Read More