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JC138

Joe

@JC138

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English expat in Malaysia

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40 posts

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About me

English

Lives in Chester

Speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese

Registration: 20 August 2011

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Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
10 years ago
BulaGirl

Relocating to KL: Need help with accommodation near British Int Sch by BulaGirl

Hi! Currently living in Bangkok and will be relocating to KL this Dec. My kids are currently attending a British international school here in BKK in Y5, Y3 & Reception. I have chosen the British International Sch of KL for my kids - same ...

Joe

For further information can visit "propwall". BU9 resort type of condo. Very nearby to BSKL. If you choose to live in Bangsar area, you need to leave the house by 7am before peak hour on LDP/Penchala link. BU9 - have expatriate. TTDI ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
10 years ago
BulaGirl

Relocating to KL: Need help with accommodation near British Int Sch by BulaGirl

Hi! Currently living in Bangkok and will be relocating to KL this Dec. My kids are currently attending a British international school here in BKK in Y5, Y3 & Reception. I have chosen the British International Sch of KL for my kids - same ...

Joe

BU 1 / BU 9 condo nearby to the school. TTDI / Bandar Utama - established area. Cons: no swimming pool Tropicana / Mutiara damansara - landed properties with gated and guarded. please PM me, I can assist & sharing my experience on house ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
imir

Moving to KL in December by imir

Hello, we are moving to KL in December for my husbands work. My children (10yrs and 12yrs) will probably be attending AISM. What I would like to know is if Mont Kiara is a good place to live and how long would it take to get to the school in the ...

Joe

If your kids is going to AISM, I would suggest you looking at Gita Bayu, Country Heights or The Mines area. If is using the Seremban highway, then try the Smart Tunnel (underground...heard is only good in Sunny day, not rainy day bcoz it will ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Adelaidée

Mandarin in Malaysia? by Adelaidée

Are there schools or establishments in Malaysia where we can learn chinese ( Mandarin) and are they good ones? Thank you,

Joe

Are there schools or establishments in Malaysia where we can learn chinese ( Mandarin) and are they good ones? Thank you,Where are you staying now? If you are stays in Petaling Jaya area, I would recommended: Silk-Road Mandarin Language Centre ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
ines9913

KL in September: accommodation? by ines9913

Dear all, My husband is going to be transferred to KL and we shall arrive in September with our 14-month-old baby. My question is related to the housing: which is the best district to live knowing that my husband and I (i hope!), are going to ...

Joe

Beware of maids though some of the real horror stories friends had issues with before were - being a prostitute during the day and having sex with men in the family bed (really the guy found out as a neighbour thought it was the wife having affairs ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
ines9913

KL in September: accommodation? by ines9913

Dear all, My husband is going to be transferred to KL and we shall arrive in September with our 14-month-old baby. My question is related to the housing: which is the best district to live knowing that my husband and I (i hope!), are going to ...

Joe

Dear all, My husband is going to be transferred to KL and we shall arrive in September with our 14-month-old baby. My question is related to the housing: which is the best district to live knowing that my husband and I (i hope!), are going to ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
meistert

baby food by meistert

hi does anyone know if we can find ready-to-eat baby food in malaysia (KL)? thanks

Joe

hi does anyone know if we can find ready-to-eat baby food in malaysia (KL)? thanksyou mean jar foods? can get in Village Grocer, Cold Storage, organic shop, various brands imported from EU & Australian. Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Mike_Montreal

investing in real estate for a by Mike_Montreal

Hi fellows, I have read here and around that it was possible for a foreigner to get a legal status (WP? Residence? VISA?) by investing in real estate for rental purpose. Does anyone here have advices or testimony? Even a good link about this ? I am ...

Joe

OK, so they do it via MM2H. MM2H requires too much for me for now : capital and monthly incomes above 10 000 RM. In addition, no work permit with this status. Thank you friends , I will check for the other solution : Creating a business. And for ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
j0amelie

Ballet lessons in KL by j0amelie

Does any one know of any Ballet schools in KL? I'm desperately trying to find my daughter some lessons as she used to do Ballet in the UK and after 4 months of not, her whining is starting to get to me:rolleyes: Close to Bangsar would be good, but ...

Joe

Does any one know of any Ballet schools in KL? I'm desperately trying to find my daughter some lessons as she used to do Ballet in the UK and after 4 months of not, her whining is starting to get to me:rolleyes: Close to Bangsar would be good, but ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
EnglishJacki

Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki

Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...

Joe

Hello, I am a Malaysian returning after 20 years and with 2 children of 9 and 6. I am looking for a decent school for the boys but cost is an issue. I have looked at ELC which seems to be reasonable but with mixed reviews. We will be based in ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
12 years ago
mich1234

Moving to KL by mich1234

Hi, My family is moving to Kl soon (husband, 1.5 year old, 3.5 year old) and are looking for advice on schooling and places to live. Can anyone offer opinions of living in Bangsar, Kenny Hill, Mont Kiara or KLCC itself. Can anyone offer opinions ...

Joe

Hi there I am from Uk and my husband has been offered a job in KL, we are considering it but unsure of the costs for housing. We have a 5 1/2 year old daughter and would probably send her to the British school so she follows the same curriculum as ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
13 years ago
biranchi125

Purchasing bike in KL by biranchi125

I am looking to purchase a bike in KL.. Any suggestions which one to buy ??

Joe

RODALINK BANGSAR - JLN TELAWI. Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
13 years ago
bernb

Accommodation near Australian International School Malaysia by bernb

Hi, we are moving to KL mid year, looking for accommodation not too far from AISM. What is country Heights like? What is IOI Resort city like? And other options I suppose are Bangsar and Bangsar Sth. Any advice on these and other expat areas nearby ...

Joe

The closer areas for ASIM is GITA BAYU! Country Heights will be your other option. Bangsar and Bangsar Sth - might be a bit jam!! Not a good idea. No traffic jam will takes about 40-45mins thru the expressway/motorway. Traffic Jam can stuck one to ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Dinkymuffins

Scottish girl new to KL and looking for friends! by Dinkymuffins

Hi I am a 27 year old Scottish girl just moved over to KL 8 weeks ago with my boyfriend. He works during the day and we have no kids so most of the time I am at home with my two dogs. Finding it quite difficult to meet people around Bangsar area ...

Joe

Hi Dinkymuffins / Wenders, I'm not female expat but married to d scots with a 4 yrs old wee lassie, I live, studied and worked in the UK for 15 years, been staying in Fraserburgh for 2-3 years, in laws in Perth. Malaysian ppl aren't that bad, PM ... Read More

Joe
JC138 replied to a thread
13 years ago
caipirinha08

Moving to KL with family by caipirinha08

Merry Christmas to all of you. Just a small introduction of myself and family. We are considering to move to Malaysia and most probably it will be KL. I am reading here for a few months now and sure, some of my questions came already up. We live for ...

Joe

Hi JC138, thanks for your reply. all major currencies are for the moment falling against the asian once. £/Euro etc are coming under pressure. But I still think by careful planning, with around 25,000MYR, it should be possible to offer our child a ... Read More