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Is Malaysia safe for a single female to live a work in long term? by Lunie.B
I heard too many criminal stories happened in Malaysia nowadays on Internet and also from some of my Malaysian friends. I wonder if it is totally true or such communication and people exaggerating the status and make it become bigger?
But if there has only been two kidnapped expat children in the last 10 years, is there really an escalation of a problem, or is it just in the mind of people? (The second incident was a child in Bangsar in the summer who was I believe removed by a ... Read More
Walk, Metro or get ripped off by Taxi drivers? by Miss Hong Kong
I can't drive. Funny isn't it? I lived all my life in Hong Kong with advanced public transport system where driving is expensive and slow. It wasn't until I started "expating" in KL two weeks ago I found my inability to drive annoyed me more than ...
Have used taxi in KL almost daily for 5+ years (in fact more than 2 rides a day on average) and never had any problem. Sure some drivers will try to scam you and don't want to use the meter but to say that "Taxi drivers in KL are often drug addicts, ... Read More
Advice needed on Provident Fund (EPF) contribution by SHinPJ
Hello all, I have been offered a job in KL on 3 year contract and my employer has given me the choice to contribute to EPF. If I contribute, then my take home salary will be less by 11%, but my employer will have to contribute 12%, so a total saving ...
It's a common setup that the employer pays 12% and you pay 11% so there's nothing weird with that. Good things for you as mentioned before, tax deductible and will also get dividend paid out to your EPF account every year (2010: 5.80%, 2011: 6.0%, ... Read More
Comoany Secretarial In Malaysia by Avesta186
Hi Friends, I registered a company in SSM few months before and naturally obtained a secretarial company as well. Due to have not find yet good location for shop to run my business in KL so definitely I didn't start my business but right now the ...
I never heard about any 16 month time frame and I do think it sounds a bit weird, why 16 months? If it was 12 or perhaps 18 months it would sound more reasonable to me. But please take note of what Gravitas mentioned above regarding work permit. ... Read More
Malaysian Marriages & Scams by Gravitas
Because of troubles and poverty around the world (Syria, Eqypt, Iraq, Iran, African countries, etc.) there are a lot of people looking to relocate to Malaysia. One way to do that is to get a job (very difficult) or start a business (very ...
Since this is a forum for expats perhaps this should be a thread warning about SPG instead :cool: Quite a number of SPG threads on this forum as well. Read More
European living in Malaysia by Shermanka
Hello everybody, I want to ask people, who comes from Europe and moved to Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. My boyfriend is from Kuala Lumpur, he has family there and next year we want to try live there together. But for me its big change and Im very scared ...
Just to be honest, I am an American married to a European for 20 years. I was sent here for 2 years by my company but my wife didn't like it. She is back in Europe until I leave here next year.What did your wife think was the worst part of staying ... Read More
European living in Malaysia by Shermanka
Hello everybody, I want to ask people, who comes from Europe and moved to Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. My boyfriend is from Kuala Lumpur, he has family there and next year we want to try live there together. But for me its big change and Im very scared ...
He was born in Malaysia, so he is malay, religion Buddhism. He starting to make own bussines but it takes longer time, so I need to work somewhere. But I am a simply waitress. Do you work there? Thank youYou guys have a lot to talk about when it ... Read More
Places to Stay near Universiti in Petaling Jaya by SHinPJ
Hello everybody, I am planning to move to Petaling Jaya in the next couple of months. My office is near university/Lebuhraya Sprint in PJ. I am from Mumbai, India. Which places are best to stay? Staying with my wife. - I prefer vegetarian ...
There's one condo called Astana Damansara which is quite near your office (walking distance in theory). Rent there will most likely be a bit more than 2K for fully furnished (2.5K should be sufficient). I'm pretty sure there's not any cheaper condo ... Read More
Unquestioned Visit in KL by looking_forward
Hi guys! I need your help. I am going to KL this December to have a little vacation there. I am just afraid if all the money I saved just for this trip will be lost if the immigration thinks I am some sorta prosti***e coz I will just be travelling ...
Just show your hotel booking for all nights +return ticket if they question you. Since it's just a "small vacation" (interpret that as short) I guess you already settled such things? Read More
Places to Stay near Universiti in Petaling Jaya by SHinPJ
Hello everybody, I am planning to move to Petaling Jaya in the next couple of months. My office is near university/Lebuhraya Sprint in PJ. I am from Mumbai, India. Which places are best to stay? Staying with my wife. - I prefer vegetarian ...
why don't you say exactly where your office is instead? I don't think too many people here are keen to bring up a map and start guessing where your office is located only to be able to suggest suitable condos for you... Read More
A good dentist in kl (( urgent )) by yoosha
Hello everyone I wish someone could help with this I'm looking for a good dentist in kuala lumpur I need the best one + I want to know how much does it cost usually I'm going to have a surgery to pull my molar so pls tell me if you know something ...
I personally go to Imperial Dental Clinic IN Bangsar, Very close to Bangsar Village. It is a 3 storey building with a few dentist with subspecialties working the same time. As for price, I am not very sure. you can call them to ask. The staff is ... Read More
Getting back EPF for foreigners by carlyle1979
Hi - I am an expat working in KL and have opted to get 11% cut from my salary for EPF. Of course, my company contributes another 12%. How easy is it to get my money once I'm ready to leave Malaysia. Is the procedure easy? How long does it ...
Up to 6K/year of your own contribution is tax deductible. Just input how much you contributed with when you do your taxes next year. Read More
Getting back EPF for foreigners by carlyle1979
Hi - I am an expat working in KL and have opted to get 11% cut from my salary for EPF. Of course, my company contributes another 12%. How easy is it to get my money once I'm ready to leave Malaysia. Is the procedure easy? How long does it ...
You should get a statement from KWSP once a year (by mail) where you can see the breakdown of that years contributions (by month) and also a total balance. I usually get this letter in February. Maybe your EPF account isn't registered with your ... Read More
GUY AND A GIRL STAYING TOGETHER IN MALAYSIA. by Mark mac
Hi all I am staying in a 2 bedroom unit in a condominiums. I am a Muslim but i am non malaysian. I have a house mate who lives in the other room .she is a non Muslim and non malaysian. I heard from someone that its against the Muslim law here?so ...
Nothing to worry about. Doesn't apply* to foreigners (even if your jealous neighbor were to report you they wouldn't bother to come to your place :) ) *= in practice. Read More
my company wants me to be relocated in KL by sarkar_m
I'm an Indian (PhD + 9 yrs exp) and working as General Manager (Technology) for a Malaysia based MNC, posted in New Delhi (taking care of the India operation along with global technology matter). But now my company wants me to be relocated in KL ...
12K-15K for MNC GM!? You gotta be kidding. If less than 25K forget about it. Read More