WHY HAVE A MAID Labour is cheap in Malaysia and there are many people who maximise these opportunities to get others to do the more menial tasks in life – domestic cleaning and cooking, driving cars, cleaning cars, gardening, painting and household repairs. Most of this work is not done by Malaysians and the country …
Living in Malaysia is far cheaper than most Western countries and some other Asian countries such as Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Housing, communications, transport (including taxis), local food, holiday accommodation, airfares, clothing, medical expenses, entertainment and recreation are cheaper than most expats have experienced. Cars, international schools, alcohol and imported foods are more expensive. …
Some associations include The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (www.amcham.com.my, Tel: 03-2148 2407), Malaysia New Zealand Business Council (www.mnzbc.com.my, Tel: 03-2144 2422 ), the Malaysia Australia Business Council (www.mabc.org.my, Tel: 03-2695 3121/22), and the Malaysia Canada Business Council (www.malaysia-canada.com, Tel: 03-2300 1241). Expat Associations Most large national groups of expats have associations. The best contact …
So here you are, moving your family to a new country, an unfamiliar culture – maybe a different language, too – and leaving your comfort zone well and truly behind. It’s exciting – a chance for a new lifestyle and thrilling experiences – but it’s also a stressful time that can induce fear and insecurity …
There is no requirement to buy property under the Malaysia My Second Home programme and some people chose to rent. It is also not essential to join the MM2H programme in order for a foreigner to buy property in Malaysia. Property prices in Malaysia are quite low compared to many developed countries and because of …
Some banks offer premier banking (a bit like business class vs economy class) for good customers – usually those with a minimum account balance. Such banking is preferable, as mainstream banking can be extremely slow. To avoid all forms of queuing, many banks offer Internet and telephone banking services. This includes bill payment. Either form …
Whether you are looking to settle in the suburbs, by the sea or on the edge of the jungle, here is a rundown of some of the most popular spots where people have settled. Kuala Lumpur The financial and cultural heart of Malaysia, KL is centre of the action. It is one of three designated …
Malaysia has well-developed air and sea connections. It is also accessible by road and rail through Thailand and Singapore on the Peninsula. More than 25 major airlines service the international airports throughout the nation. Port Klang and Penang in the Straits of Malacca link the country to the rest of the world by sea. Internal …
Malaysia has plenty to offer sports enthusiasts whether you like to watch or participate. If you prefer being a spectator then satellite TV shows many major sporting events live and has several dedicated sports channels. Many bars and even restaurants have large screen TVs for people who like company and some excitement when they watch …
Malaysia has a population of about 25 million. It is a multi-racial country whose social integration has become a model for the rest of the world. Almost 80% of the total population occupy Peninsular Malaysia. There are three main races in the country. The Malays, who are Muslims, form the majority in the country. The …