VPK
MemberFinnish expat in Malaysia
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About me
Finnish
Lives in Penang
Speaks English, Finnish
Registration: 06 November 2011
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Healthcare in Malaysia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Malaysia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Malaysia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I have only positive experiences. I suffered a strange infection causing high fever coming and going for several weeks. Went to nearby clinic to see doctor who gave me letter (RM25) for consultation in private hospital, who further send me to ... Read More
Health Insurance for a local Expat employee contract by JohnFree
Hi there, I will be soon offered to sign an employment contract in Kuala Lumpur as a local Expat (for a intern. Company) My question is, must the company pay (by Law) for the health insurance - like in Europe or do I have to buy my own health ...
This is interesting topic. We have had an travel insurance from Finland which we have been able to extend until now. So will need to find new insurance. If taking local insurance into consideration, I have no clue where to look. Anyone willing to ... Read More
Volunteering and Charity by spe
Now that you are in Malaysia , one can think about giving back.Your are enjoying a cultural experience here among other things . So how about giving back. There are charities for kids, animals, homeless, elderly. None of these mean giving to the ...
Thanks for the tips, Do you happen to know if these organisations have activity in Penang. We would really consider contributing some help to this type of work. Read More
How to find a helper in KL by megumis
Hi everyone, We are moving to KL in a few months, and want to start looking for a full-time helper to join us around that time. Do you have any reliable agents to recommend, or can you suggest other ways to find transfer helpers? Thanks in advance!
Hi I'm Irene from Philippines, I'm looking for new employer willing to hired me I m working here in Malaysia going to fours years my end conrtrct is July 26 2015 [---] .Hello, We are hiring from July, but we are in Penang, not KL... Read More
Penang with a 9000MYR Salary by dsnugraha
Dear All, I have offered from HTC Global Services (MSC) Sdn Bhd as IT Professional Job and will outsource to Seagate, Penang as Oracle SOA Developer. They are offering 9000MYR (Gross Salary). My related experience 6 years with total experience 14 ...
Accomodation: RM 1600 (3 BHK apartment) = ok apartment in the lower end condo. Add electricity and urilities RM200 Food: RM 450 = sounds really low. Good meal in local hawker stall makes is RM10-20. I spend almost RM100 per day for eating out and ... Read More
Is it sufficient RM6500/Month - Penang ??? by tonyjagtap
Hello All, I am offered RM6500/month for software industry job in Penang. Is it sufficient for a single person with decent lifestyle ? How much can i save after basic necessities....?? Thanks, Tony :)
Definitly 6500 is enough for a single person. You can get nice apartment for 2000 and eat really well with some beer for less than 3000. As Gravitas noted, alcohol is expensive in Malaysia, so that easily increase the costs. Read More
TAKE BACK SECURITY DEPOSIT FROM LANDLORD by masha_
Dear friends, May be some of you knows and can help me with the suggestion. I was shifting an appartment recently and my previous landlord is not giving back to me my deposit. He is not picking up the phone not replying. But recently he replyed he ...
masha_, did you rent through an agent? Agent should be able to help you. If you did not use agent and can not get through with negotiations with the landlord, you may need to hire a lawyer. Maybe someone else here can suggest a good lawyer. 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 ...
#Gravitas: Is it really required min. RM2200 for Philipina housemaid? I have received job application asking for RM1400. If i hire her for this salary will I be breaking the law? Read More
How to pay if no credit card! by Hsni
I have made some booking at booking.com for a hotel. I borrowed. My friends credit card and did the booking which is confirmed upto 3 days before date of arrival at hotel. It is a free cancellation booking. Now if I want to make the payment against ...
If you booked it through booking.com. CC was only for quarantee the booking. You can pay as you want in the hotel. I am sure they will accept cash payment. But be prepared to have lot of cash, as I will assume they will also want you to leave a ... Read More
Moving to Labuan! by Gaild
Hi there, just wondering if there is anyone out there living in Labuan? My husband has accepted a job there and we will be making the big move from Nova Scotia, Canada in Feb. Looking for some social clubs, woman's groups, child playdates for my ...
I recently visited there. Peaceful small town feeling. Basically in the city is within walking distance. Infrastructure seems to be better cared than in other Malaysian towns - it is really clean and tidy. I heard that some islanders fly to KL for ... Read More
Hi all by annheng
Im from Malaysia. Im here to meet expat who lives in malaysia. And i do like to search friends from Japan and Newzealand and australia and over the world. thinking to have chance to go there for work. thank you.
Hi. Are you on a bicycle at your profile pic? I have just relocated in Penang from Finland. Back there i used to bicycle 40 km daily, but not sure how I dare to do the same here in this crazy traffic. Would really appreciate some advice on bicycling ... Read More
On-line Business Question by Texas Expat 9
Hello, I have searched the internet and forums but have not found the answers to my questions, so I'm taking a shot here. I am in Thailand now and would like to relocate to Malaysia (Penang area). Could someone please explain to me (or give me ...
No problem. Happy to help, I was in same situation and for me it took almost a year to get all things solved :) Anyway, you should be prepared for approx 4,500 USD investment, if you let a law firm do all paper work for you, and approx 2,000 annual ... Read More
is it possible to create a company in malaysia for a foreigner? by kuala
Before anything Thank you for this site as i always get an answer this is nice. I have been living here for a few weeks, and I need to work. I don t really like staying at home and just waiting for the kids coming back; I used to have a job but ...
Yes it is possible and pretty much straightforward. I have done it recently. There are many options of the company structure and fomration place - which also affect to the taxation. Tax rate can vary from 0 to 27%, depending of your business. Read More
On-line Business Question by Texas Expat 9
Hello, I have searched the internet and forums but have not found the answers to my questions, so I'm taking a shot here. I am in Thailand now and would like to relocate to Malaysia (Penang area). Could someone please explain to me (or give me ...
If you already have the website and it is generating income for you, all you need to do is to get a work permit in Malaysia. Even if the web site is registered outside Malaysia, but you remit earning to Malaysia and you actually work over internet, ... Read More
Anybody around Georgetown-Penang, Malaysia? by Hnida
Hey, Just got here a couple of weeks ago, seems like I am the only expat around here... :( so frustrating being in one of the most beautiful destinations and not being able to enjoy it.. Anybody around?
Hi. We landed here right after you on Oct 6th. So today is the first monht. We - especially my 16 years old daughter, are also looking to get make new friends here. Well. just saying that you are not the only one :) Read More