life in Kuching ( Sarawak )

Last activity 28 May 2014 by danny777

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danny777Member26 May 2014 02:49:20

hello
I will be moving along with my family to Kuching ( Sarawak ) by July, I am a Pakistani citizen. the main reason to move there is my children education in Swinburn University. I would like to know general information about Sarawak, such as living cost, culture and life style ( as i read that there are only few Pakistani/Indian family ) so how will be the networking. how is security in this city etc.

Appreciate your comments / reply.

EvietteMember26 May 2014 13:05:07

Hi there, u will fall in love with the warmth and friendliness of the people in sarawak. The crime rates are lower than those of in big cuties. Swinburne is a great university with top notch teachers.

danny777Member27 May 2014 01:57:54

Thanks Eviette,

Thanks for your reply, it sound good and lets see what other fellow member comments with their experience.

regards
Dan

GravitasViP27 May 2014 05:22:29

9040

There may not be much interaction as this blog and forum are peninsular Malaysia-centric.

You can probably expect a different atmosphere as that area in Malaysia has quite a different representation of ethnicities in the population.

Also, as you are probably aware, Malaysia has 13 states which are self-governing, although all are under a Federal system for some aspects for finance and development.

If you or anyone else is planning to stay in Malaysia under its MM2H programme, please be aware that a separate application is required for that part of Malaysia, and the visa is not transferrable to the other territories.

GravitasViP27 May 2014 05:41:22

9040

For COL this website may be useful:

http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ci … ty=Kuching

danny777Member27 May 2014 06:11:35

Hi,

I am on my business visa, i have my company registered in Klang.
Do you mean to say that i need a separate visa for Kuching?

GravitasViP27 May 2014 08:22:59

9040

I can't say for certain, you would need to check. Foreigners do have to go through immigration procedures when travelling from mainland Malaysia into Borneo.

danny777Member27 May 2014 15:30:12

Thanks, i will check it.

IvyGanMember28 May 2014 04:06:23

Living cost in Sarawak is much cheaper compare to KL. You can get a plate or noodle at RM2.80-RM3.50,
The people there are friendly and life style is more relaxing! It is not as busy as in KL city.
Enjoy your stay in Sawarak!

danny777Member28 May 2014 06:32:50

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Thanks IvyGan

This sound much positive and motivated

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