@goldencik
English expat in Malaysia
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Lives in Petaling Jaya
Speaks English, basic Deutsch , moderate French, moderate Malay
Registration: 30 September 2010
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Intercultural relationships in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Malaysia. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
Either through university education or a professional job (work permit) Read More
Intercultural relationships in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Malaysia. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
I am married to a local and I am British. Misunderstandings etc can arise due to the cultural differences. Being from the UK I am independent and have relied little on my family, leaving home at 17, getting a part-time job to finance my way through ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Malaysia? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
Usually skype with the kids and watsapp with others. Used to use Viber but not many people seem to use it. Nowadays one can also call with watsapp or use FB to call, so it is not difficult to keep in touch. Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Malaysia? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
Yes, I have professional qualifications from the UK. They are recognised globally so Malaysia was not an issue. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Malaysia? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I moved here for love! I come from a very individualistic society and one where getting the job done efficiently was top priority. I landed with a team of 25 people from the three ethnic backgrounds, boy did I suffer. My direct approach in handling ... Read More
Do you speak Malay? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Malay is essential for a successful integration in Malaysia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Malay? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
Try some of the language schools. If you google you should be able to find quite a few. Regards Read More
Do you speak Malay? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Malay is essential for a successful integration in Malaysia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Malay? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
What surprises me is that a director or MT who is representing the country overseas doesn't speak English well, this is a huge problem in my opinion. These people should not have international posts if they cannot communicate in the ... Read More
Do you speak Malay? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Malay is essential for a successful integration in Malaysia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Malay? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
Yes, I can speak BM, went to a local language college for some classes when I got here. Apart from using it with Indonesian maids in the past and when buying things at the pasar malam, have no need of it as where I work everything is conducted in ... Read More
Studying in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Malaysia? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
This is not a forum for you to advertise your business services. You may be an agent for some of the educational establishments in Malaysia but this is not the place to make a plug for those services. In fact I do not see why individuals need agency ... Read More
Studying in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Malaysia? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
Malaysia is a mixed bag when it comes to tertiary education. You have the public universities (which seem to be falling down the global rankings , although UM, USM, UPM are considered the better ones). Then there are the private universities which ... Read More
The holiday season in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Malaysia? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Malaysia? How do Malaysians celebrate this very special ...
You are right CVCO, it depends what one makes of it. I put up the deco and the tree. This year I'll do a turkey and ham with all trimmings, incuging the sherry trifle! My guests are mostly non Christian so it won't really be a real Christmas ... Read More
The holiday season in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Malaysia? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Malaysia? How do Malaysians celebrate this very special ...
I find Christmas in Malaysia quite depressing too. There is lots of glitz and glam due to the over commercialized malls, etc. but nothing beats spending Christmas with the family. This year my college going kids will be with us and our in-laws ... Read More
Property prices in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Malaysia is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...
Speculation drives many of the markets here the major ones being housing and stock markets. The bubble will burst! Read More
Property prices in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Malaysia is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...
I live in Setia Alam which encompasses Setia Eco Park, all the Damais and Indahs. The bungalows and semi d's are not really selling now. However, the prices have not dropped, just stagnant as sellers wait it out. Surprisingly, Eco World are ... Read More
I moved to cyberjaya. Where to go to have DSL Internet by ibrahim.q8
Hi I have moved to cyberjaya Malaysian people are veeery kind and polit I found malaysia very humity compared to my country but i started to used to it I live in condo I would like to have my dsl internet ? How much fast speed and where i go to ...
Iskandarhack, absolutely agree. Nowadays many students want quick results, the piece of paper but see little value in learning. IMO, learning is a life-long process, and for those who have the opportunity to go to uni, they should make use of it. Read More