New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019

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7 years ago

Hi all,

Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start?

This thread is for you

We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country,
or to tell us more on your expat projects in Malaysia if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!

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brianzz567 Member

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7 years ago

i am Brian wellingthon please can any one tell me more about the weather and more about life in malaysia

Nadiazayyan Member

3POSTS

7 years ago

Hello Brian. Welcome to KL.

We only have two seasons here, rain and sunshine so you may carry small umbrella in your bag. Humidity is high so carry lotsa cotton wear. English is widely spoken and understood but learn local bahasa malaysia too. Always carry cash when buying at small stores because we are traditional like that.

We are peaceful people and as long as you are respectful, you're going to feel at home. Good luck.

Nadiazayyan Member

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7 years ago

Hello Amara. Warmest welcome.

Mdmonir1982 Member

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7 years ago

Hi, I am Md Monir Hossain from Bangladesh. i arrived Malaysia 7th months back. its pleasure to me to get in this forum.

senyoka Member

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7 years ago

Hello! And thanks for starting this thread. I’m an American living in Ipoh and working as an English teacher. Spent about 1 year in and out of KL and last December landed a 2 year contract. I love Ipoh for many reasons but am craving conversation with native English speakers. Most people here speak the language but on a basic level so I m constantly modulating my speech (vocabulary and speed). It’s awesome that everyone here speaks several languages, but I just wanna gab with someone who’s fluent once in awhile and who also ‘gets’ Western culture. If this makes sense to you, I’d love to meet for coffee sometime and we could swap stories.
🌺Susan

ExploreMoreMN Member

1POSTS

7 years ago

Hi everyone. I've been to Malaysia a few times, quite like the people, culture, cleanliness, food, sceneries, etc. Currently, living in HCMC. Thinking of moving to Malay with my big dogs for a few months. I'm thinking of a quiet place in Penang where not too crowded.

Sandeeppal3 Member

2POSTS

7 years ago

Hello, Everyone, I am from India and want to explore Malaysia. Whatever I have heard and/or read about the country; am constantly falling in love.
I am focusing to shift permanently to this country and before that thought to let's make few friends via this portal.
It's great to e-connect with you all.

Gul Zayaan New member

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7 years ago

Hello! And thanks for starting this thread. I’m an Pakistani living in Mont kiara and working as an Event planner. I love doing this work because my main interest is to meet different people,learn about their culture and to make them satisfying ...
party bubbles

I’d love to meet for coffee sometime and we could swap stories.

Crivelli Member

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7 years ago

#10

Hi Susan,
I am living in Melaka also teaching English and have been here for nearly two years. I know what you mean about having someone to chat to and I love coffee. Do you go to KL at all?
Angela

DiverMeg Member

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7 years ago

#11

Hi Susan,

I'm originally from Ipoh but live in the US! I'm back for a couple of weeks on holiday though so if you're up for it, we can swap stories anytime.

Cheers,
Meg

senyoka wrote:
Hello! And thanks for starting this thread. I’m an American living in Ipoh and working as an English teacher. Spent about 1 year in and out of KL and last December landed a 2 year contract. I love Ipoh for many reasons but am craving conversation with native English speakers. Most people here speak the language but on a basic level so I m constantly modulating my speech (vocabulary and speed). It’s awesome that everyone here speaks several languages, but I just wanna gab with someone who’s fluent once in awhile and who also ‘gets’ Western culture. If this makes sense to you, I’d love to meet for coffee sometime and we could swap stories.
🌺Susan

stevenverryt Member

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7 years ago

#12

Hi everyone,

I’m Steven.
Me and my wife Sarah would really like to move to Malaysia. Prefferably KL. We’re currently on a trip throughout SE Asia and are in KL right now for a few more days. We’re trying to figure out the best way to move here. I’m a designer with about 8year of experience and my wife is a social worker with a Bachelors degree. If anyone has any tips or advice that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

dwhitedurango Member

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7 years ago

#13

Hello. We are "almost" retirees from Colorado, USA, and planning to move to Malaysia the end of the year. We are very much looking forward to this move and have made several trips to Penang and feel it is the right place for us. We are looking forward to meeting other expats and because we have a love of animals, dogs at the top of the list, we hope to volunteer with the 4PAWS organization. We have done a fair amount of traveling in SE Asia but hope to visit more countries that we have not yet been to and return to visit others that we have already ejoyed. Looking forward to meeting other expats in 2020! Dean and Diana

brajeshgi Member

1POSTS

7 years ago

#14

Hi Guys
Myself Brajesh, a software professional in web development from India. For over 3 weeks in KL with my new job. Traveled few places in KL and I am loving this place. People says its too hot, but I love the weather here, specially the greenery. I love to travel, explore new places and love to meet people from across the glob. Nice to see you all here from various countries and will like to be in contact

Victor Lau New member

8POSTS

7 years ago

#15

Hi Everyone

I am from Singapore but have been living here for more than 10 years. I am a retired Performance Coach but still take time to do some CSR work. It would be nice to meet some of you later in the next Meeting but I will be leaving for Belgium for 2 months in 2 weeks time and will also spend 12 days in Croatia as part of my Travelling "to new places".

Cheers!
Victor

Victor Lau New member

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7 years ago

#16

Hi Senyoka

Ipoh is basically a small town and a lot of people have "migrated" to the larger more urban Kuala Lumpur, but Ipoh still has maintained its charm. If you need to find someone or people who are fluent and speak grammatically correct English, try heading to Ipoh Club, situated along Club Road located near the Railway Station. That's basically started off as an "expatriate club" but has taken to locals now.

Not sure if they had changed the name to Royal Ipoh Club but you cannot miss it if you drive along Club Road from the Railway Station towards St Michael Institution, it is on your right hand side just before SMI (St Michael Inst).

Victor

ZeffChe Member

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7 years ago

#17

Hi guys! Nice to meet you all! My name is Zeff, and I am a local Malaysian! I love meetings new people especially the expats and want to understand the struggle working here in Malaysia. Also, getting to know about your origin country.

I normally organizing camping trips within peninsular Malaysia at least once a month. Feel free to join me and meet new people as well while enjoying leisure camping.

Khenberly Member

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7 years ago

#18

Hi I’m khenberly from Philippines,I’m currently looking for a job.I hope someone can advice.Thanks a lot. I’m not a college graduate.I have exp.working in a restaurant.

YALILI Member

1POSTS

7 years ago

#19

Hello everyone on this forum,

I go by Alex in Canada, recently came back from a trip from Malaysia and fell in love with everything about the city. The food is literally what i would make if i had time at home to cook... And now in the process of looking for a Sous Chef Job in Malaysia so I can learn more cuisines in the region. Any advice on how I can find a job would be greatly appreciated.

Yanonymous Member

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7 years ago

#20

Hi I am a expat from India married to local malaysian indian living in malaysia for almost 3 years now .. working in a IT sector .. Its a beautiful country with some good and bads..
great food.. I am New on this forum .. let me know if guys have any questions related to Jobs,Accommodation,Visa etc... will try to help from my experience !

Lets call me YAN here (not my real name ofcourse)
Cheers

Pathfinder856 Member

3POSTS

7 years ago

#21

Hi
I am pathfinder856
I have been in Sarawak for nearly two years now, I’m married to a Malaysian.
I am working as a teacher
I am from the United Kingdom

Virginie Lu Cong Sang Member

3POSTS

7 years ago

#22

Hi everyone !
My name is Virginie and I come from France (south west more precisely), live now in Paris (since 2002). I would love to live in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, I am looking for a job in information system or Manufacturing domain. If some of you have some advises for me it would be great!
thanks a lot

Virginie

bourglee New member

5POSTS

7 years ago

#23

I am from Canada, retiring soon and hope to move to Malaysia. I’ve read all the requirements to move there. What I don’t understand is how can I open a financial account there if I’m living in Canada.

Guest22 Guest

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7 years ago

#24

hello my name is lyn and i have been living in southafrica for many years. Had quite enough here now as the politics are becoming worse and worse in this country. I was born and bred in uk london. I am looking to come live in KL with my little dog oscar. cant move with out him, he is a miniture doberman pincher...love of my life.
I am going to get a flight over around july to find an apartment for rental and not looking at spending a lot of rental p,m. roughly 3 hundred dollars . I will look around once there for one week only. good site this and hopefully i will make new friends. I am in my late 50s. bye now

Guest22 Guest

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7 years ago

#25

hi i am also orignally from uk but live in south africa. Not happy here any longer and want to move to KL. I intend to fly out and look around first around july. What do you think i could rent out there a two bed apartment for in £s. appreciate. not looking to spend lots as i am alone. Is it difficult to bring a small dog there, could not leave my pooch behind. regards lyn

Guest22 Guest

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7 years ago

#26

hi there, currently as i have said already on the forum, living in johannesburg but enough is enough here. Looking to move to Malaysia, will take a plane over in july to KL to look around and see cost of apartments to rent, not expensive. also have tiny dog that must come with me. I am looking for ground floor place and not spending more than $300 pm. is this possible, even cheaper. one or two bedrooms. thanks. Lyn Loo loo

Ropadelujo New member

4POSTS

7 years ago

#27

Thank you...:-) New bee here from Philippines

fazai38 Member

1POSTS

7 years ago

#28

Hi All,

Nice to meet you guys here.

I'm Joshua here. I'm local from Kuala Lumpur. I am working in a company that produces milk thats's Only A2 and nut-based beverages like Almond Milk, Walnut Milk & Hazelnut Milk and etc.

I'm here to meet and help expats who are moving in Malaysia.

Virginie Lu Cong Sang Member

3POSTS

7 years ago

#29

Hello, i am looking for a job in Kuala Lumpur more in Information system projet management or i Could also start as a french teacher , do you have some advises?
Thank you very much

Virginie

Xander48 New member

4POSTS

7 years ago

#30

Hello, I'm Sander from Belgium, I've been in KL for almost two years now. I was looking to get my MM2H, but now I'm thinking MTEP might be easier, also because I want to start an AI lab.

Lindsey22 Member

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7 years ago

#31

Hi everyone. I am a business development executive looking to return to Malaysia. I lived in KL for 2 years and worked in the media, now looking for either a business development or media/marketing role so if anyone has any tips please do let me know!

bztn Member

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7 years ago

#32

I am a full-time single father from the UK and currently unemployed in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Looking to get my hands on money so I can feed my boy and I. And hopefully be able to save up enough for a flight for him and I to get the heck out of this God-forsaken country.

batcaveman New member

7POSTS

7 years ago

#33

Hi there. I'm moving to KL soon from the U.S. and have a million newbie questions. haha.

Looks like a wonderful place - I'm hoping to work hard, make some friends and have some outdoor adventures.

jamiejam New member

8POSTS

7 years ago

#34

Hi everyone

My name is Jamie and I'm from the Philippines. I am currently residing in Johor with my Malaysian husband. I would love to meet and have friends here in Johor. I only know my husband and my husband's family here in Malaysia. Feel free to message me if you want to get to know me more.

Rene Mohammad Member

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7 years ago

#35

Hello, I'm Rene Mohammad, a native Malay Malaysian and also a Malay tutor.
I love nature.. What makes Malaysia, truly special is our country’s natural beauty. For 130 million years, to 248 million years, the prehistoric and the oldest tropical rainforests in the world and mangrove forest. Last week I just came back from Pahang National Park (Northern Malaysia). I found a huge, tall and handsome "Meranti" tree! And also another gorgeous and beautiful animals! What an amazing experience! I always welcome and so proud to bring people who like to explore the nature. I know a lot of you love nature too.. Let's talk about it! let's talk about it!

alabidmd Member

1POSTS

7 years ago

#36

Hi everyone, I'm Abid from Indonesia. Currently stay at Ampang, Selangor. Hope can make good friends from this forum...cheers

Kalpesh07 Member

1POSTS

7 years ago

#37

Hi All, I am Kalpesh from India and will be moving to KL soon.
Looking for any posts for help in the process and accommodation.
Looking forward to meet new people and make new friends.

See you all soon !!!

Shalini90 New member

5POSTS

7 years ago

#38

Hi ,
I am really glad to see that there are intiatives taken for expat in Malaysia, especially places like Johor. I need help to know events and places for expat gathering in Johor. l am looking for any adventure trip group /socialising event / volunteering / festival / etc. It will be great if l can get some information about it