kasut
American expat in Malaysia
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Lives in PJ
Registration: 04 July 2013
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Suggestion for family destination in ML.. by TS2011
Hi every body. I have been here with my family for almost 10 months, and have not figured out where do expatriates spend their week end and holidays within KL; Quality Beach/resorts, beautiful villages, others. Would any one advise me pls. On ...
Port Dickson is just 1.5 hours away by car. A really easy drive. It's a small place but there are a few good hotels, and a public beach with a pasar across the street. I didn't see anything historical there; just hung out at the hotel ... Read More
Running / Road cycling groups in KL? by GuestPoster607
Hi there, I am looking for a road cycling group that I can join. Any fo you guys cycling who I could join. Living close to Bangsar LRT. Same question re running. Thx a lot! Avatar
I know there is a running group called Pacesetters and that they have a website, but it doesn't really have any information about people meeting informally to run. I'm looking for people to run with, say from 5:00min-6:00min/km pace for ... Read More
American expat looking for Japanese friends by YLeFrancois
Friends, Everyone knows Japanese people are really cool, whether its music, games, anime, or cuisine from the Land of the Rising Sun, its difficult to go wrong. Some of my favorite bands (Boris, Melt-Banana) are Japanese, and I thoroughly ...
Nemo, seems you have nothing better to do then slag off on people. There was nothing racist about the original post, even by your own definition, if you care to read that and then read again the original post. Anyway, if you want to meet Japanese ... Read More
furniture in KL or PJ by kasut
Hi. I'll be moving to Petaling Jaya area in about 4 weeks and will need to buy furniture, like LR, BR, DR sets. Any hints on where to find reasonably priced furniture (not IKEA) would be appreciated.
I know of 4 different teak shops. Two are just past the Subang airport; go past the airport and make a left at the first light (it's a T-junction so could only go left or straight); you will see the first furniture shop about 400m down the road on ... Read More
Getting a Credit Card in Malaysia as an Expat by Nemodot
Hi some expat colleagues asked me about credit cards so I thought we could share our experiences. Why have a local card? Convenience, cashback(!), promotions (buy with interest free installments), discounts (coffee bean 20% off with Citibank) and ...
I only opened one account in Malaysia, with CIMB, and they told me at the time that I could get a credit card but I would have to have a fixed deposit with them. For example, if I wanted a card with a 20k limit I would have to open an account and ... Read More
Looking for driving school for my wife.. by TS2011
Dear all, I would like to seek your experience pls. In recommending a Driving school, in KLCC area with English-speaking instructors pls.. Appreciate yr valuable advice!,,
my wife is going to Metro. You can find an agent at various malls, like mydin. don't know anything about any other schools, so cant advise further on that. I would say if you sign up with metro, don't give them all the money up front; maybe pay ... Read More
Drivers License conversion
I have a Singapore drivers license and would like to convert to Malaysian DL. I gave the application form, my passport, Singapore DL and a photo to a runner and he came back at the end of the day and said he couldn't do it, that he needed a letter ... Read More
Best expat areas outside of KL ? by tandtrold
Dear all, We are currently living in Hong Kong. We would like to move away from HK, due to the bad air pollution... so we were thinking of KL. We know that the air quality in KL cant be the best, due to the traffic. Is there any nice areas ...
I don't get some of the above posts. OP says they are interested in moving because of pollution and if you've been to HK then you know the pollution there is 20x worse than it is in KL. KL may have a lot of cars and horrendous traffice, but still, ... Read More
Banking in Kuala Lumpur by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Kuala Lumpur? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
I went to Maybank to open an acccount and they asked me 2 fill up 2 separate application forms and then wait in the queue. When I finally got my turn the teller said it would take a few days to open an account because they have to check my visa ... Read More
furniture in KL or PJ by kasut
Hi. I'll be moving to Petaling Jaya area in about 4 weeks and will need to buy furniture, like LR, BR, DR sets. Any hints on where to find reasonably priced furniture (not IKEA) would be appreciated.
yes, pictures please. Read More
furniture in KL or PJ by kasut
Hi. I'll be moving to Petaling Jaya area in about 4 weeks and will need to buy furniture, like LR, BR, DR sets. Any hints on where to find reasonably priced furniture (not IKEA) would be appreciated.
I'll answer my own question. There is a big mall called VIVEK HOME near an LRT stop and maybe 10 mins taxi ride from Bukit Bintang. That place is okay. Some people recommended Harvey Norman to me but I didn't find it that good. Courts in KL is ... Read More
Running / Road cycling groups in KL? by GuestPoster607
Hi there, I am looking for a road cycling group that I can join. Any fo you guys cycling who I could join. Living close to Bangsar LRT. Same question re running. Thx a lot! Avatar
And for running, search Pacesetters Read More
Phone companies in KL by kiwi4
Hi all, have finally moved to KL, would like some help please, am trying to find out about mobile phone plans that also have wireless broadband included, could anyone let me know about the plans and companies available in KL, I've been told Maxis ...
I have the same questions as TS2011 so I'm glad this thread has been revived. Anyone have a recommendation if for bundling cell phone/home wifi/ and TV together, or are separate services better? Read More
furniture in KL or PJ
Hi. I'll be moving to Petaling Jaya area in about 4 weeks and will need to buy furniture, like LR, BR, DR sets. Any hints on where to find reasonably priced furniture (not IKEA) would be appreciated. Read More
Furniture by Kodyau
Hey wanna share something with you guys I found a hidden jewel shop in bangsar They sell reli cool furniture that are made from recycle boat! It's call Senasia Collection Check it out!
this is an old thread but the header/title is right so ... I'm moving to KL in August and I was wondering if there is somewhere I can buy a bunch of reasonably priced furniture (not IKEA) at least to get started, like bedroom sets, LR set, TV, ... Read More