@jonnyha
New Zealander expat in Malaysia
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Speaks Japanese, English, Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai and other Chinese dialects
Registration: 28 August 2008
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Fancy a coffee ? by ursula7705
Hi, I have recently relocated to KL from SG with my husband and 2 teenage sons... I am British, 47, would love to meet up with any local/expat ladies near to my local area of Taman Danau Desa, or in KL. Any info on activities in my local area would ...
I live around the area, and don't mind meeting up for coffee -- need more friends around the neighbourhood. (and also unfortunately, I don't use this site much) Read More
Moving to KL...Where do I live?! by jd01129
Hi there I am moving to KL this August (from an international school in Brunei, so I'm not unfamiliar with ex-pat living)to work at an international school in Equine Park. I am interested to find out where a good place would be to live. I don't ...
I think it'll be a little far if you were to live in KL city centre. Best to live closer to the school seeing that you'll be spending most of your days there. Unfortunately I can't advise on the area as I'm not too familiar with it. (Defo a distance ... Read More
HELP !!! by Théo maxoruska
Hello I am a Frenchman and I am living in Paris. Soon, I finished my professional career. My wife and I plan to leave France to live in Malaysia or Thailand. We want to buy a comfortable house not in a city but the outskirts of a city to enjoy all ...
Langkawi seems to be a popular place, if you don't mind having tourists. :-) I went there a couple of days ago. A blog post on Langkawi + pictures will be up hopefully within this week, check it out if you're interested :-) Read More
Teaching English in Kuala Lumpur by CameronLucas
Hello my name is Cameron. I am originally from New zealand but for the past 5 years have been teaching English in South Korea and Loas. I am currently volunteering in a refugee camp in Thailand but am looking for work in Kuala Lumpur, starting in ...
i went without any japanese knowledge. so answer to your question is no, you don't need to know japanese at all. (of course, knowing some basics will help you survive) try searching for "JET Program" on the net, you might find a local office in ... Read More
Teaching English in Kuala Lumpur by CameronLucas
Hello my name is Cameron. I am originally from New zealand but for the past 5 years have been teaching English in South Korea and Loas. I am currently volunteering in a refugee camp in Thailand but am looking for work in Kuala Lumpur, starting in ...
but.. but.. why would anyone want to teach english here :( i taught in japan for 2 years.. trying to live in malaysia for a bit, and most of the schools i found pays really badly (compared to japan, well, obviously), still.. mmm.. instead of ... Read More
Looking for interviewees by planetkris
My name is Christina and together with my partner we are filming a set of travel documentaries on a round-the-world trip. One of the locations on our way is Kuala Lumpur, and that's where you come in... hopefully! We are looking for people that ...
oops, i havent check back for a while.. and.. i guess i missed the post :( sorry. nevertheless, hope it went well~ Read More
Private English School in Japan by hawaiibadboy
I keep a blog about it. http://www.waikiki2yanai.blogspot.com
i thought you review the schools and tell us where is best to work. haha. i worked in a couple of school in japan about half a year ago. stayed there for 2 years. looking forward to going back there after this phase of my life in malaysia ;) Read More
Thinking NZ? Think Napier! by iain_nz
If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand, consider moving to Napier on the sunny East Coast! The local council has just launched a great information campaign featuring 56 Napier families and individuals who have recently emigrated here from 19 ...
Wha..? Christchurch is the best. Period. :D Read More
Seeking IT Job in Kuala Lumpur by Monia
Hi, I'm a Dutch woman seeking job in Kuala Lumpur. My expertise is in the telecommunication area and my preference is to remain in this area of IT. As for my remuneration, ideally I would be prefer expatriate terms , but would consider any ...
Have your tried the websites? There are heaps around, I think it's rather hard finding expat terms though. Or you can try one of those job agencies. Good luck! Read More
Cost of living in Malaysia by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Malaysia. Don't forget to mention where in Malaysia you are living. How much does it cost to live in Malaysia? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
> accommodation prices ranges from RM10/day (long-term backpackers) to RM1500 in a condo, and up. > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) not sure about buses, but trains are usually RM1 < RM3 for around Kuala Lumpur > food prices(per ... Read More
Looking for interviewees by planetkris
My name is Christina and together with my partner we are filming a set of travel documentaries on a round-the-world trip. One of the locations on our way is Kuala Lumpur, and that's where you come in... hopefully! We are looking for people that ...
Surely you can get random expats off the street? :p Hope your interviews go well! Read More