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 …
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 …