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The Expat Group’s editorial team officiates the KL vs Penang death match to determine which expat city reigns supreme. Will KL or Penang come out on top? In one corner, Greater Kuala Lumpur, the capital city and economic powerhouse of the country. In the other corner, Penang, the island, the city, and the undisputed hub […]

Some call it The Land of Beautiful Islands, others call it the Food Paradise. Regardless of what you call it though, Malaysia is truly Asia’s hidden gem. There’s always good food, beautiful scenery, and rich culture at every corner of the country. But, as Malaysians, how well do you think you know your country? As

The Expat Group’s editorial team officiates the KL vs Penang death match to determine which expat city reigns supreme. Will KL or Penang come out on top? In one corner, Greater Kuala Lumpur, the capital city and economic powerhouse of the country. In the other corner, Penang, the island, the city, and the undisputed hub

Healthcare tourism is perfect for those seeking treatment and a holiday all in one trip. Proper preparation for a health holiday requires a little more than for a regular holiday, and it’s of a different kind. Whether you’re visiting Malaysia to take advantage of both its top-notch quality medical providers and abundant travel offerings, or

Malaysia has established itself as one of the top choices worldwide for those seeking medical treatments abroad. For expats living here, this just adds another layer of appeal for their home away from home. The Expat editorial team break down the reasons driving healthcare tourism and why expats in Malaysia are among the biggest beneficiaries.

By Pete Brunoehler Fresh from an excellent UK holiday and subsequent discussions with friends assessing and comparing life in Malaysia to life in the West, I’ve been thinking about the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of living here, from a reasonably critical but hopefully balanced perspective. The question at hand is whether living

There are many similarities between Bahasa Malaysia / Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia due to our common colonial histories. However, as the Portuguese have dropped their anggur (grape) and mentega (butter) into our daily vocabulary, so have the Dutch into the Indonesian lingo. Bringing the term  ‘false friends’ to mind, there are as many key differences between Bahasa

By Chad Merchant According to a survey carried out by ECA International, Malaysia cities are now in the bottom 50 of the most expensive locations for expats in Asia Pacific. “Cities in Malaysia continue to rank amongst those with the lowest cost of living for international assignees in the world, and have even become marginally