International777
English expat in Malaysia
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English
Lives in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Registration: 01 July 2017
International school by Fionfong
Hello,I am new member join by today. i am from Seri Kembangan Selangor. and I looking for international school with british curriculum to my kids age 9 & 6. Any recommend? What bout home school? Any good n bad for home school? Thank you
Does anyone have anything to say about Garden and BSKL? Read More
Godd international schools near KLCC by deepills
Hi, My hubby has been transferred to KL and we will be moving in a few months. Could anyone give me reviews about good localities to stay , commutable to KLCC and good schools please. I have a 4 & 9 year old. How is ISP@Desa park city? I know from ...
Does anyone have anything to say about Garden and BSKL? Read More
Help with travel timing from KLCC to Garden International School by Bods1971
Good evening, I will be relocating to Kuala Lumpur from Jakarta. I am looking to enrol my daughter at the Garden International School. I am keen to live in KLCC, or maybe Bangsar area. Can anyone tell me approximately what the travel time to ...
We are in MK and are considering Garden School. For us, it is between Garden and BSKL. Would be interested to know why you settled on Garden? Thanks Read More
Live-in nanny/maid
Hello We are an expat family who are looking for a live-in nanny/maid to stay with us in Mont Kiara. We have two boys (5 and 3) and a baby on the way. Does anyone have any tips on the process or, better yet, any recommendation? Read More
Dependent visas
Thanks! My employment visa has been approved. I'm here and working with it in my passport. So, they can come and their application won't be terminated, but the costs will be greater. Thanks!!! Read More
Dependent visas
Hi again, and thanks. This was what I thought could happen, however, my HR function are saying that it cannot be applied for when the individuals are already in the country... Read More
Dependent visas
Hi there I have a question regarding dependent visas... Can my wife and children (under-18) who are currently in the UK: - start the application process for dependent visas now whilst they are in the UK (which is being handled by my employer here ... Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
Just thought I would feedback on my property search from the last two days, in case it can help any newbies (like me). Any old hands should feel free to correct my errors ;) So, I initially narrowed it down to one area and even three residences ... Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
So, it's iDamansara v Seri Beringin v Beringin Residence... any thoughts ladies and gents? Cheers! Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
All sorted! Finally! Any recommendations for estate agents would be appreciated... I visit soon for a short trip to find a place :) Happy to share details of the movers I used via PM if anyone ever needs it. Cheers! Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
Thanks! Much appreciated. I accepted some weeks ago after further negotiations, so I'm already onto the next stage now... moving! However, I CANNOT get a reasonably priced removal company. Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
Thanks Takuro The move is going slowly unfortunately - shocked how much the moving companies are charging! Fair enough, it's a long way... Read More
Buying a car in KL by International777
Ok... so, can someone explain to me why Malaysian cars are much maligned? I'm trying to figure out a budget and the relative prices of domestic cars and imports are hard to ignore. Please bear in mind that the aesthetics are lost on me - ...
Cheers! Will be buying second hand. Read More
Buying a car in KL by International777
Ok... so, can someone explain to me why Malaysian cars are much maligned? I'm trying to figure out a budget and the relative prices of domestic cars and imports are hard to ignore. Please bear in mind that the aesthetics are lost on me - ...
Thanks! So, to summarise my situation: - I need a small car, for me, simply for travel to/from work. Ideally the smallest, cheapest, petrol efficient car I can find. It sounds like a Malaysian brand would fit the bill, provided I can get myself ... Read More
Buying a car in KL by International777
Ok... so, can someone explain to me why Malaysian cars are much maligned? I'm trying to figure out a budget and the relative prices of domestic cars and imports are hard to ignore. Please bear in mind that the aesthetics are lost on me - ...
Thanks for your advice CVCO - very detailed and much appreciated, although very depressing! Seems like it is going to cost a bit for 2 cars if the local brands are off the menu - lots to think about... Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
So, I said "yes"... its happening! Any advice on moving companies? Cheers Read More
Moving to Singapore by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to Singapore with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
Thanks Steve - that's an excellent post! If I can be any help on London, feel free to message. Cheers Read More
Moving to Singapore
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to Singapore with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ... Read More
Buying a car in KL
Ok... so, can someone explain to me why Malaysian cars are much maligned? I'm trying to figure out a budget and the relative prices of domestic cars and imports are hard to ignore. Please bear in mind that the aesthetics are lost on me - ... Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
From me, thanks for the heads up regarding tax residency. Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
Thanks! May I ask what the handful of schools worth considering are? Regards, A Read More
The cheapest international school/english school in Kuala Lumpur?!! by rueirj5685
Hi everyone! my little family are planning to move to KL in 2 years time. We have a 4 year old, and when we go he will be around 6-7. Ideally we would like him to enter Year 3 (british one). He does not speak Malay even though his father is ...
Any recent feedback about ELC school? Cheers A Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
That's a very good point, but I guess I will just have to take the chance on that. Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
Thanks Gravitas, much appreciated. Education certainly is shaping up to be the key marker... Read More
Moving to KL by International777
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ...
Thanks Abdul - that's very helpful! Read More
Moving to KL
Hi everyone I wondered if I might be able to get some advice regarding a potential move to KL with my family (2 kids, both junior school age). I'm very excited but have absolutely no idea about living costs, good salaries, etc. I'm ... Read More