Malaysia has a highly advanced communications infrastructure. Landlines for home and business are available almost anywhere in the country. Broadband and wireless Internet services are accessible in a growing area of KL and other major cities – broadband penetration currently stands at 21% and internet penetration at 63.5%. Handphones are everywhere with 1,026 mobile phone …
It will help your integration into Malaysian culture to recognise and respect the diverse cultural and religious customs. When interacting with Malaysians, bear in mind that it is a multicultural country, so practices vary between the different cultural groups. Below we outline some guidlines to help you avoid offence, but do use your judgement and …
You have just arrived in Malaysia, and the first thing that pops into your mind is to write to the folks back home or send a souvenir you’ve found at the duty-fr必利勁 ee shop.Or you want to tell everybody how great Malaysia is and check how everyone is doing on the other side of the …
One of the most enjoyable things about living in Malaysia is getting behind the wheel and heading out on the open roads which take you through vibrant cities, coastal stretches, past highland mists and verdant jungles. Unlike most countries in South East Asia, Malaysia offers great driving opportunites as there is an impressive network of …
Making sure you have good insurance coverage is common sense. Employees of major companies will be given some insurance coverage, but it is worth finding out exactly what is covered. If you already have insurance in your home country, make sure it covers you while you’re an expat in Malaysia (and also be sure to …
Malaysia offers a wide range of property types and locations for expats of all requirements, whether you are looking for a short-term rental or long-term investment. And given the expected economic turnaround as a result of the Government Transformation Programme, the outlook for the Malaysian property market is good. The Greater KL project, if successful, …
Visitors from around the world come here for treatments ranging from critical medical treatment to preventative and cosmetic care at Malaysia’s modern healthcare facilities. Medical expertise in Malaysia is on a par with that of developed countries and most private hospitals in the country have international standards of quality. All private medical centres are approved …
The Malaysian Government have a whole range of plans and schemes in place to help promote and accelerate the development of the country and to ensure that the ambition of being a fully-developed nation by 2020 is fully realised. Many of the government’s initiatives fall under the responsibility of the Performance, Management and Delivery Unit …
If you choose to leave your own furniture back in your home country, there are several options available to you here in Malaysia. Read on to find out more. Fully- and Semi-Furnished Housing Apartments are generally at least partially furnished; many are furnished and kitted out so that you can move right in. This is …
Recent developments are putting Malaysia on the world map, as it focuses on becoming a knowledge-based economy. To develop world-class quality education and meet the demands and requirements of the new millennium, as well as to affirm the position of English as a second language, the Government has initiated major educational reforms by formulating new …