Living in Ipoh: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Ipoh.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 21 May 2022

Located close to Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital city, Ipoh is a rather quiet city. It is an ideal destination for expatriation for many reasons: low cost of living, cultural opening, traditions, nature, etc.

Ipoh is already very popular with expatriates. It also provides several career prospects to professionals in different fields. So why not try your luck in Ipoh if you are looking for an escape?

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I hold a French diploma and worked as a journalist in Mauritius for six years. I have over a decade of experience as a bilingual web editor at Expat.com, including five years as an editorial assistant. Before joining the Expat.com team, I worked as a journalist/reporter in several Mauritian newsrooms. My experience of over six years in the Mauritian press gave me the opportunity to meet many prominent figures and cover a wide range of events across various topics.

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