Jake
@ghgoh123
English looking for information about Thailand
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About me
English
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Speaks English (Primary), Malay, Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai (learning)
Registration: 08 March 2014
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What do you like the most in Malaysia? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Malaysia? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Malaysia and the reason why you enjoy ...
Food...glorious food.... :) Read More
The cheapest international school/english school in Kuala Lumpur?!! by rueirj5685
Hi everyone! my little family are planning to move to KL in 2 years time. We have a 4 year old, and when we go he will be around 6-7. Ideally we would like him to enter Year 3 (british one). He does not speak Malay even though his father is ...
You can try Sri Bestari in Sri Damansara. Dr Steven Baptist is the Principal and its decent priced. Primary and Secondary. Read More
How do you feel MYR fall inflation high by skbanakar
Hi Guys please share your views on MYR fall & inflation
Its going to be a permanent feature .. RM4.5 to 4.8 to the USD. Reasons:- 1) World economy slowing and malaysia exports oil and commodities are highly dependent on this 2) Much borrowings and bonds are foreign..40% average. And they're going to ... Read More
Looking urgently for a part-time job! by queeny7
Hi all, I'm looking for a part-time job around the city center (have no car!). Originally I'm from Germany and am living now here in KL since the beginning of the year. So far I only gave some private lessons in teaching German. But I'm ...
i second 110% with Nemodot and Cvco. If its any consolation, Germany treats visitors the same and also frown upon working on a tourist visa. Bear in mind any local income-deriving work done here on a social visit is absolutely illegal. However ... Read More
Electricity Charges bangkok by Rc2702
Hello I have rented a small apartment for 6 months not far from central bkk. The place is safe and low cost but it was always going to be short term. I notice my electricity bill is fairly high approx 4000 thb a month. I do work from my apartment ...
If you stay in for work, you will be surprised but running the ac,opening your fridge frequently and using lights for long hours can really affect your bill. Try swapping your bulbs with Led ones and maybe do your work in a cafe during the hot ... Read More
French girl lost in Bangkok - want to meet New people! by capivanille
Hi everyone, I am Amandine, a french student, and I am newly arrived in Bangkok for an internship. I would be very happy to meet new people. Please contact me if you are interested! Cheers
Hi I'm Jake coming up from Malaysia on the 28th.. Am a regular in bkk. What kinda ppl do you want to meet? Are you a arts student or MBA intern. Regs Read More
URGENT: can anyone recommend a good lawyer in Penang please? by Kent2KL
Hi everyone, we need to find a good lawyer in Penang regarding business/land investment...can anyone recommend a company? We are British and only speak basic Malay so must speak English and preferably works with Expats so knows our standpoints. Many ...
Hi is this a corporate affair or private venture? any litigation involved? Read More
Survival Guide for Foreign Spouses (tongue in cheek) by Gravitas
Our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s daughter Nooryana Najwa recently married Daniyar Kessibayev of Kazakhstan and we Foreign Spouses would like to wish her and her husband a blessed married life and we take this opportunity to welcome ...
This is an excellent read... albeit tongue in cheek LOL... thanks Gravitas :thanks: Read More
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur .....................:) by Imran Ashraf
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur what u got gud and what wrong share Kuala lumpur life... :)
Lol if you keep bringing your prejudices and rigid expectations you will be sorely disappointed again and again... Better to either sir down n evaluate the three questions, or maybe just sit down with a local and ask what they think of your home ... Read More
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur .....................:) by Imran Ashraf
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur what u got gud and what wrong share Kuala lumpur life... :)
Yes.. definitely, Omar... your nationality do count in the mix on your experiences here in Malaysia. Its either top down, or bottom up. Try to keep this in mind when you travel. EXTERNAL ... Read More
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur .....................:) by Imran Ashraf
how is feeling foreigners in Kuala lumpur what u got gud and what wrong share Kuala lumpur life... :)
BTW chaps... try to understand some of the locals.. being shy can be mistaken with being snobbish / unfriendly. Having said that some of the foreigners can be obnoxious.. and that do intimidate the shy ones. On a sidenote, for those who are ... Read More
Actual cost of living KL - Members examples by kentonell
Hi all, I often see now and again posts called "Cost of living in KL" and have a tendency reading them. As often as they are informative they are misleading as everyone has a different perspective of what is a reasonable cost of living. Some say RM ...
Thats about right,... even for a middle class Malaysian family LOL Realistic figures indeed.... However costs might creep up a little by end of the year due to inflation, removal of subsidies and VAT coming in soon... Regs Jake Read More
First post! Single guy no dependents offered 10,000 MYR/mo. by JimThePhillyGuy
Hello everyone, this is my first post here. I was just offered a job as an instructional designer at the Learning Port company in Bangsar South. They're in that swanky office complex The Horizon, which, from studying the map, looks a bit ...
Lol gravitas ... you are way too cool!! I thoroughly enjoyed this exchange, but on a serious note, im going out on a limb here and htrowing my towel with Gravitas.. sorry matey.. I've been around all over, your postie does sound a lil ... Read More
is 7000 rm enough for a single in malaysia now a days by riks1438
Hi, I am a IT professional working for an MNC in india. I have been offered a job in malaysia with 7000 rm /month.I a not able to decide that whether i should go for it or not. Can someone please help me out on the monthly expenses for a vegeterain ...
Pretty decent if u ask me, for a single chap... and assuming you dont go crazy on your living expenses... Read More
Completed one year in KL.. Been a mixed feeling so far..! by coooolguy_tdh
Hi fellow expats Been away from expatblog for a while. Been busy with work. Last feb, I completed my one year of residence in KL and this duration has brought mixed feelings to my life. I invite all of you to share your feelings/experiences about ...
Hi chaps, As a well travelled Malaysian, I'll add my 0.02cents if it helps.. 1) Malaysia is definitely growing up, and its sitting in a region with one of the highest rate of middle class growth. Money, brands and marketers are pouring in and ... Read More