Charles
@cvco
American expat in Malaysia
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American
Speaks English
Registration: 10 June 2014
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How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Malaysia can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Wyngrove,Maybe I would be more afraid or cautious if I had kids. That does make a difference and the world is becoming crazier all the time.There is a law in physics about attraction in which two dissimilar objects can attract each other when one if ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Malaysia can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Ok, on all the questions there is a common denominator. In my experience anyway, any difficulties basically come from the expat not wanting to invest time and energy to understand the mind of the malaysian. He or she expects the local to put that ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Malaysia can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Wyngrove,Im thinking about your safety comment. In my 24 years I never once felt unsafe. Wait, thats not true. ONCE, I was riding my motorcycle through kampungs in the northeast region, people would stop what they were doing to stare at me sourly ... Read More
KL 5K salary: enough for a single guy ? by ThomasL12
Hi everyone, I got an offer for 5000MYR (gross) in Kuala Lumpur, curious to know if that would be enough to live on..I have less than 5 years working experience, currently in my home country I earn about 10 250MYR net.I would really like to move ...
Up to at least recently I could make it on 5000 even though most people couldnt. But prices have risen so much since the pandemic that 5000 (before tax, no less) is going to be something of a miserable existence.Something that never gets asks in ... Read More
Preventive care in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Malaysia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
Ok Cheryl, you have to differentiate between preventive health and insurance-funded preventive health. As I know, most insurance doesnt cover routine exams but sometimes hospitals or Drs have "preventive health" drives which in reality serve to get ... Read More
Overstay issue by Ritchie Samuel
So i have overstayed in Malaysia for 5 years now, i want to leave i dont mind the blacklist i earned it(lol) i just want to go back home. I recently heard about the Repatriation program i wanted to know anyone who has used it. They say set an ...
I have a feeling blacklisting is the least of your problems. IF Malaysia has a program to simply let people go, doesnt it follow that everyone in the world would do it? What would be the purpose of immigration laws then? Am I wrong? While I havent ... Read More
Unfit solution by sbmdsagor444
I am Sagar, I came to Malaysia 8 months ago with a calling visa, but when I came here, I don't know what kind of medical condition it caused me to become unfit, so I have not got a visa yet. I have never taken any drugs in my life. I took pain ...
Im sorry you havent gotten more replies to your problem. I cant think of anything you can do except re-apply for a new visa. Logic says that your drug problem could be explained to the (employer?) but once a determination has been made its hard to ... Read More
Opening a Restaurant by Sarveessh
HI Im planning to open a fine dining restaurant in either Selangor or kl with some of my friendsWe're planning to include cuisines from different parts of the world so foreigners who stayed long would like to eat the food from their regionAnd we're ...
Some questions,Are you a chef by trade? Do you have certificates? Where have you cooked fine food? What are your specialties? In KL, what fine dining places have you visited to compare whats available to what you would like to do or do better?In my ... Read More
Visit to Penang in June 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends, I am exploring the possibility to acquire MM2H and will be keen to meet and make friends with both Malaysians and expats during my first visit to Penang in June 2024, I would very much welcome any ideas and ...
Cyman,I never had trouble meeting and becoming friends with locals once I got over their seemingly over-friendliness and forwardness which is just their style. I wasnt used to sudden personal questions or invitations for immediate drinks or lunches, ... Read More
First-timers 5 month visit, living light. Things to bring from US? by jimfranh2017
Wife and I will spend Nov-Mar on our first-time trip to Malaysia (with some inter-travel in SEA). To stay nimble since we'll tour around, we're planning on backpacks instead of roller luggage and thinking that we'll bring 1 sacrificial suitcase to ...
Malaysia has everything but some things like vitamins are much more expensive than what you can get at amazon or walmart in USA so sure, bring them.Lifestraw. You wouldnt need one unless youd be spending all of your time in the jungles, drinking out ... Read More
The afterwork culture in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Malaysia is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Malaysia and how locals get to unwind. ...
I just always worked all the time, i didnt know there was an after-work culture. Read More
Cultural offerings in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Expatriation in Malaysia presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture. Let's explore the local cultural scene together through the eyes of expats: practical advice, essential institutions, and different ...
There are fewer cultural offerings in Malaysia compared to Europe or USA because so much in Malaysia is centered around the religions of the different groups. There are various things to participate in around the major holidays, watch for the ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Iskandarhack,Yes but the citizens have protested to govt for a long time, they dont want the foreigners. Read More
Importing a motorcycle to Malaysia by myfundas
Can anyone advise what is the procedure for importing a motor cycle into Malaysia. Do you require an AP and is the process similar as for cars or more simplified?
The date of manufacture and title dont relate to each other or anything but Im not able to answer the other part of the question about a bike having to be at least a year old to be importable. Maybe thats true. For this you need to go to ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Even if its not a scam i still say no. It doesnt make sense like the old days, nothing appealing about it. Read More