Expat Guide

Driving in Kuala Lumpur: What Expats Should Know

Getting a licence is paperwork. Deciding whether to own...

Gyms, Sport and Staying Active in KL

Staying fit in KL is easy in one respect...

Learning Basic Malay for Daily Life in KL

You do not need Malay to live in Kuala...

Making Friends and Building a Social Life in KL

The practical side of moving to KL is well...

Having a Baby in KL as an Expat

The medical side of having a baby in KL...

Bringing Pets to Malaysia

Before you price a pet shipper or book anything, check one thing: whether your dog's breed can legally enter Malaysia at all. Several common...

Western Groceries and Supermarkets in KL

You can buy almost anything in KL. The question is what it costs, and the answer varies wildly by category in ways that are...

Living with KL Heat and Humidity Long Term

Visitors deal with KL heat for two weeks and go home. Residents deal with it every day for years, and that is a different...

Freelancing in Malaysia as a Foreigner

Most guides to freelancing in Malaysia open by telling you to register a sole proprietorship. If you are not Malaysian, you cannot, and following...

Do You Need a Car in KL?

The honest answer is that it depends almost entirely on where you live, and that makes this a housing decision rather than a transport...

Living in Sri Hartamas

Sri Hartamas is what a lot of people are actually looking for when they start out convinced they want Mont Kiara. It sits immediately...

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