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From Jakarta to KL – Starting a new chapter

petrusariwibowo

Hi everyone,


My name is Petrus (you can call me Ari).

I’m from Indonesia and currently working in the IT/Banking industry with more than 15 years of experience, focusing on card & transfer services, API integration, and system development.


Recently, I received an employment offer from a bank in Kuala Lumpur and I’m currently in the process of obtaining my Employment Pass (Category 1).

If everything goes well, I plan to relocate to KL with my wife and daughter in early 2026.


This will be our first time living in Malaysia, so I’m very happy to learn from everyone here about:

    •    Areas/neighbourhoods recommended for young families

    •    School options for toddlers

    •    Practical tips for settling in KL (banking, transport, etc.)

    •    Community or cycling groups (I’m also a bicycle mechanic/content creator 😄)


Really looking forward to connecting, learning from your experiences, and hopefully making some new friends when we arrive!


Thanks and warm greetings, everyone. 🙌

Ari

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Bhavna

@petrusariwibowo

Hello, welcome on board !


Thank you for taking the time to share a bit about yourself.


I would suggest that you read the Kuala Lumpur Guide till members share some infos with you.


All the best

Bhavna