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jwd83

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jwd83 replied to a thread
12 years ago
GuestPoster397

Want to know all about China Town! by GuestPoster397

Hey forum.. I'm looking for some information on shopping from China Town..are the goods over priced? If yes, how much bargaining one can do? I'm sure the goods will be imitation of big brands.. but any chance to find original products? Moreover, ...

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I sort of agree with Diana. The only reason I will be going back to Chinatown is for the fake purses and flowers. We saw some beautiful flower arrangements for very cheap. However, if I find out that you can buy flowers elsewhere just as cheap I'd ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Mont Kiara International School by jwd83

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ...

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Thanks for your help! I think we may have just found our dwelling. Nothing like doing house hunting when one person is there and it is 1:30pm and I'm here (still out of wack sleeping pattern since I returned on Sunday!) and it is 1:30AM! :) Our ... Read More

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12 years ago
EnglishJacki

Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki

Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...

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Hi EnglishJacki, Your thread came up when I googled dogs in villas. I see that you were looking for a place that allowed dogs. We thought we were on the right track when we started looking at villas, however, I just read a blog where a family had ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Mont Kiara International School by jwd83

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ...

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Thanks. Yes, you are right... i was very frustrated. I have even considered not moving over with my husband, but my daughter is really excited about the two year change and I am sure I will enjoy it once things fall into place. The biggest ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Mont Kiara International School by jwd83

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ...

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thanks nemodot. Our daughter is actually all for this move, even though the two sports she loves aren't in Malaysia (lacrosse and field hockey). She even wants the smaller school (she goes to a huge school here in the states). Now that I spent a ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Mont Kiara International School by jwd83

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ...

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Thanks for your input expatypus. I feel better today after a minor breakdown last night. I'm taking it one day at a time. Something will fall into place. We have decided on mont kiara and I will go home and talk to my daughter about leaving our ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Mont Kiara International School by jwd83

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ...

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Thank you so much for your reply! I know other countries are different than the US and we should have researched before we started this journey! Thank you! We have a better idea of where to look and we sadly, are not bringing our dog because it ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Mont Kiara International School by jwd83

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ...

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Do malaysian realtors only show listings that they have listed. We have been here a week and I'm frustrated that we aren't seeing any rentals I have seen when we search online. I'm wondering if the house hunting is different than in the us. In ... Read More

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12 years ago
chilli7

Moving to KL...Help by chilli7

We are moving to KL in a couple of months from Abu Dhabi , where we have posted for the past four years. I have five children ranging from Grade 11 - Grade 1 ISKL looks like the best fit at the moment.Can anyone recommend the school? What is best ...

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Hi Chilli~ If you are still reading this forum, I'd love to know if you moved and which school you choose and if you are happy. We are moving in July and can't decide whether to live close to hubby's work (which would be Mt Kiara school area) or ... Read More

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12 years ago
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Mont Kiara International School by jwd83

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ...

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fmg ~ thx. We had in our minds that our 15 yr. old would go to ISKL because we thought it was closer to where husband will be working so researched it a bit. Then we found out his office is on other side of KL and that Mont Kiara is better for ... Read More

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12 years ago

Mont Kiara International School

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ... Read More

jwd83 created a thread
12 years ago

Living near ISKL school

We will be making the move by July and I am putting it on my husband to find a house or accommodation to live in as he will be over there earlier in April/May and will have time to find the right place. We are definitely trying to get our children ... Read More

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12 years ago
joba

Possible relocation to KL by joba

Hi, I may have the opportunity to relocate to KL next year with my wife and 3 children (age 10, 7 & 7) oh and a dog.... I would be working in Sungai Buloh, can you recommend which areas are good to look at for accomadation and schools? many thanks

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Mrs de RIJK, Thanks so much for your reply. I will definitely look there as well. My husband definitely wants my daughter to go to ISKL if she can get in, but she is in highschool so I don't think that is the Taman Melawati campus. But will look ... Read More

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12 years ago
joba

Possible relocation to KL by joba

Hi, I may have the opportunity to relocate to KL next year with my wife and 3 children (age 10, 7 & 7) oh and a dog.... I would be working in Sungai Buloh, can you recommend which areas are good to look at for accomadation and schools? many thanks

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Well, even though that person disappeared the feedback helps those that are searching the forums to the same questions! For instance we are possibly moving to KL and am looking for the right location according to possible school (international for a ... Read More