Living in Kuala Lumpur guide for expats

All the information you need to relocate and live in Kuala Lumpur.

Our selection of articles for expatriation in Kuala Lumpur

Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur

The city of Kuala Lumpur offers a wide range of accommodation options. Many expats opt for luxury condominiums or apartments when ...

Buying property in Kuala Lumpur

When you plan to move to another country or another city, your first concern is undoubtedly where you are going to live. Although ...

Kuala Lumpur's neighbourhoods

Kuala Lumpur is a real megalopolis, surrounded by suburbs and neighborhoods so different from each other that they give the ...

Working in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a fast-paced city, where work is often at the heart of people's lives. As Malaysia's most populous and ...

Kuala Lumpur's labour market

Due to recent changes in the global economy, the labour market in Malaysia has undergone some transformations. Except from a few ...

Getting around Kuala Lumpur

One of the advantages of moving to Kuala Lumpur when settling in Malaysia is the quick access to many facilities and the ease ...

Universities in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is ranked second in the world in terms of affordability of higher education. The city is a thriving center of ...

Student life in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has everything a student could dream of; excellent health services, safety, and a relatively low cost of living ...

Discovering Kuala Lumpur

Managing expectations is an important step when it comes to planning and preparing for a big change. Whether it's in the ...

Adjusting to the local culture in Kuala Lumpur

Although cosmopolitan, Malaysia can come as a culture shock especially if you come from very far. In addition, there are several ...

Developing your professional network in Kuala Lumpur

Establishing a professional network can be essential to the success of your move abroad. Kuala Lumpur is no different from other ...

How to make new friends in Kuala Lumpur

Moving to a new country is a process that never quite end when you have unpacked your luggage in your new home. Moving can only ...

The networking etiquette in Kuala Lumpur

To be successful in networking in Kuala Lumpur, it is essential to follow local customs. Business and work in Malaysia are ...

Leisure activities in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur's combination of nature, culture, gastronomy, and infrastructure means that you will find something new to try, a ...

Gastronomy in Kuala Lumpur

If there is one thing no one can complain about in Kuala Lumpur, it's food. One of the most exciting aspects of living in the ...

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