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...

Living in Bangsar South and KL Eco City

Start with the thing that confuses every new arrival. Bangsar South is not in Bangsar, and the LRT station you want is not called...

Subang Jaya for Expats

Subang Jaya is where families end up when schools and space matter more than being close to the city centre. Like neighbouring Petaling Jaya,...

Petaling Jaya for Expats

The first thing to understand about Petaling Jaya is administrative rather than atmospheric. PJ is not part of Kuala Lumpur. It is a separate...

Tax for Expats in Malaysia

Malaysian tax is simpler than most systems expats come from, and it has one rule that catches almost everyone. Your tax treatment does not...

Getting a Malaysian Driving Licence as an Expat

Most guides to this subject are out of date, and the error is a costly one. They tell you that as an expat you...

Setting Up Utilities and Internet in KL

Most guides to setting up utilities in Malaysia are written for someone who has just bought a property and taken vacant possession. If you...

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