@MANXMONKEY
English expat in Malaysia
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67 posts
About me
English
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Registration: 29 March 2013
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Importing of vehicle as well as our furniture from South Africa by Johan Jood
Good day to all Me and my wife are considering moving to Malaysia on the MM2H system. We are retired and have worked in Qatar for 9 years prior retirement. We have visited Malaysia a number of times for holidays. We are now in the process ...
Selling everything and starting over is really the only alternative. We sell our properties fully furnished, just remove our personal items. Additional problem is I believe they've suspended the MM2H program so you may have to explore other ... Read More
Posting Abroad by MANXMONKEY
I need to post a simple A4 envelope to the UK. I went to the post office in Sungei Wang and the girl said, "Oh, no we're not accepting post to the UK, sorry". Is this correct? If so what's the best alternative post service?
If only. A normal person would. This isn't a normal person! And no, it's not an ex-wife. 馃う鈥嶁檪锔� Read More
Posting Abroad by MANXMONKEY
I need to post a simple A4 envelope to the UK. I went to the post office in Sungei Wang and the girl said, "Oh, no we're not accepting post to the UK, sorry". Is this correct? If so what's the best alternative post service?
Thanks. I rang DHL, they said RM105. Post Laju is 2 Ringgit or near enough! I hate being ripped off and it isn't urgent but before Sept 1st - and G only knows if this covid restriction will ever end, may be extended. Read More
Posting Abroad
I need to post a simple A4 envelope to the UK. I went to the post office in Sungei Wang and the girl said, "Oh, no we're not accepting post to the UK, sorry". Is this correct? If so what's the best alternative post service? Read More
Using a R/E Agent (or not) and agent fees by Rendang Lover
Hello Fellow Expats :) My name is David and I plan on moving to KL toward the end of this year (from Japan). I intend on renting a modest condo. I've read through several helpful threads on the Forum. However, I'm still a little unclear ...
Hi, So many beautiful apartments and great agents in KL..and like many on here I've lived everywhere around the world! However there are also thousands of so called agents who are not!! Do not do what you spoke of doing, asking a friend of a ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Malaysia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Malaysia. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Malaysia where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
Great post 000. I've always lived in the centre of KL, walking distance to Pavilion and the hospital etc but wondered about trying somewhere else. One question..what about healthcare? We have great hospitals in KL, ours being Tung Shin which is ... Read More
ESD DP10 visa rejected and appeal process by Dinakaran venganna
Hi Team, I have been hired by one of the malaysian SDN BHD company and been offered 5500 RM per month. I was looking to the online status for visa and its showing "Reject". My company submitted doc for appeal. any chance of further ...
I'm not sure if 5,500 is enough to justify a non-domestic worker position. I seem to remember it had to be 12,000. Not sure but a German friend recruits people from Europe and I seem to remember that figure. Read More
Visitor Visa Runs with Dual Citizenship? by purplecarrot
Hi everyone, I have read most of the posts on this site about tourist visa runs, so I think I'm relatively well-informed about the process and limitations (ie increasingly strict immigration and an unofficial limit of 3 entries), but I ...
I think using your alternative passport should work as you're not Malaysian you are allowed dual citizenship so if they do pull you I can't see an issue as it's a separate trip and you never broke any rules on your previous trip. ... Read More
Visitor Visa Runs with Dual Citizenship? by purplecarrot
Hi everyone, I have read most of the posts on this site about tourist visa runs, so I think I'm relatively well-informed about the process and limitations (ie increasingly strict immigration and an unofficial limit of 3 entries), but I ...
Malaysian American: It's illegal for Malaysians to hold dual citizenships if their first citizenship is Malaysian... My wife chose to keep her Malaysian Citizenship over British or Swedish, she's very proud! Read More
Visitor Visa Runs with Dual Citizenship? by purplecarrot
Hi everyone, I have read most of the posts on this site about tourist visa runs, so I think I'm relatively well-informed about the process and limitations (ie increasingly strict immigration and an unofficial limit of 3 entries), but I ...
Yes. I've been told there's an unofficial limit of 3 visits in one year, not altogether. If you think about it if you had three short visits they will be fine but three visits of 90 days would mean you should be applying for residency and ... Read More
Pre requesites for renting in Malaysia by gregs5290
Hi, After asking several property managers via email about the pre requesites for renting in MMalaysia I thought id ask the most important question here. If I am working in australia and reentering KL every 9 days am i eligible to rent on a ...
First thing first: Are you an Australian citizen? Read More
Advice on water filter by bonfire1375
Hi all New to Malaysia and I am given to understand that one cannot directly drink the tap water here. Need your advice and suggestions for a good water filter.
Up to you my friend. I'm in a brand new condo and so far so good馃槉. I was in an old unit before and keep in touch with the new owner and he said they've had a new tank as the old one was, "disgusting". I seriously doubt ... Read More
Advice on water filter by bonfire1375
Hi all New to Malaysia and I am given to understand that one cannot directly drink the tap water here. Need your advice and suggestions for a good water filter.
Written on my phone in a cab. Excuse any typos! Read More
Advice on water filter by bonfire1375
Hi all New to Malaysia and I am given to understand that one cannot directly drink the tap water here. Need your advice and suggestions for a good water filter.
My brother in law is an International expert on Poverty and Nutrition. He's employed by the WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. One thing he taught me (as I was the original owner of Penridge Nutrition and need constant information) is search the WHO ... Read More
Advice on water filter by bonfire1375
Hi all New to Malaysia and I am given to understand that one cannot directly drink the tap water here. Need your advice and suggestions for a good water filter.
PS. The WHO issued a health warning about "Reverse Osmosis" water and I think it's important that people realise that over filtering water is no good for you.. "Why is reverse osmosis water bad for you? Just about everyone knows ... Read More