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Boabert

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Scottish looking for information about Malaysia

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Registration: 15 January 2020

Boabert
Boabert created a thread
2 years ago

Talent Pass Advice

Hi,Thank you in advance for taking time over my post. I am looking for advice on the talent pass.I worked in Malaysia for 6 years with a salary above the 15K requirement for the TP. I left the country for two years and now have the opportunity to ... Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
mohsen2019

entry in Malaysia by mohsen2019

Hello, does anyone know about malaysia airport opening for tourists by visit visa in april 2021, thanks in advance

Boabert

Lets hope so, how ever unlikely. Everything I have read is saying not until 80% of the people have been vaccinated Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
jonbalion

vaccination by jonbalion

i recieved my first innoculation shot yesterday 25 /1 /21 , the AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1-S ) and will recieve my booster mid Aprl. Hopefully by then the U.K. will issue innoculation passports. Have the innoculations started in Malaysia yet and f not do ...

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UK is currently third in the world per head of population Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
JanetKoch

Good schools for my kids in Malaysia by JanetKoch

Hi, Janet here. My family is looking to relocate to Malaysia soon and one of our priorities is to look at schools for our kids. We have seen a couple of websites but we still undecided. Any reviews or suggestions would be great.

Boabert

Alice Smith has secondary and primary campuses and are very good. Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
KL2021

International Schools for 5 year old by KL2021

Hello everyone I will be moving to KL in early 2021 (if Covid permits) with my 5 year old son. My office is near Petronas Towers and I do not drive. I am keen to explore international schools near KLCC. I am happy to explore the schools in other ...

Boabert

Might be a little late but did you look at Alice Smith School? Very highly thought of. Read More

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5 years ago
Boabert

Covid Testing for Flights by Boabert

Hi, I need to get a covid test to be allowed into Singapore to get a flight back to the UK. Can anyone recommend an accredited/approved test centre which will meet the 48 hour time line for results? Preferably KL and south of KL. Thanks

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The airlines only recognise the PCT? test. The other test is only 60% accurate Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
Boabert

Covid Testing for Flights by Boabert

Hi, I need to get a covid test to be allowed into Singapore to get a flight back to the UK. Can anyone recommend an accredited/approved test centre which will meet the 48 hour time line for results? Preferably KL and south of KL. Thanks

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The test was half the price with a wait of 24-72 hours for the result. Read More

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5 years ago
Boabert

Covid Testing for Flights by Boabert

Hi, I need to get a covid test to be allowed into Singapore to get a flight back to the UK. Can anyone recommend an accredited/approved test centre which will meet the 48 hour time line for results? Preferably KL and south of KL. Thanks

Boabert

Not sure where in the US you are going but you can possibly use Skyscanner to search for flights Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
Boabert

Covid Testing for Flights by Boabert

Hi, I need to get a covid test to be allowed into Singapore to get a flight back to the UK. Can anyone recommend an accredited/approved test centre which will meet the 48 hour time line for results? Preferably KL and south of KL. Thanks

Boabert

Got the test at Pantai hospital, 550RM for the 4-6 hour results for the approved test with high accuracy. Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
Boabert

Covid Testing for Flights by Boabert

Hi, I need to get a covid test to be allowed into Singapore to get a flight back to the UK. Can anyone recommend an accredited/approved test centre which will meet the 48 hour time line for results? Preferably KL and south of KL. Thanks

Boabert

I booked from KLIA2 to Singapore, got my COVID test but when I tried to check in Air Asia wanted a special pass saying i was safe to work there. Please investigate it as i think you can also get it from Singapore government. Air Asia would not let ... Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
Ponceletk

Long term social visit visa by Ponceletk

Hello, I am a Belgium citizen and had to leave Malaysia in March 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. I would like to come back to Malaysia and are desperately looking for solutions. As I was informed that the MM2H program was suspended and that it will ...

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As of 7th September new countries were added to a ban that does not allow people to enter Malaysia from. Not sure if Belgium was on it. Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
Boabert

Covid Testing for Flights by Boabert

Hi, I need to get a covid test to be allowed into Singapore to get a flight back to the UK. Can anyone recommend an accredited/approved test centre which will meet the 48 hour time line for results? Preferably KL and south of KL. Thanks

Boabert

Turns out you can only transit through Changi if you are on Singapore airlines or its Silk Airline partner. You need to also get a letter from your employer if you want to enter Singapore. So changing from say Air Asia to British Airways was not ... Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
varrock

Arrival in Malaysia for marriage by varrock

While waiting to hear back from the embassy, I was hoping to get some more thoughts here. I'm a UK citizen. My work visa expired earlier this year after I had gone back to the UK to renew it & my passport (and as a consequence had bad timing ...

Boabert

There is a LTSVP for common law partners if the partner has an employment pass or is a Malaysian citizen Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
5 years ago
paulthepom

MCO extention leave date by paulthepom

Hi my tourist visa has expired but I'm confused by the new change in the MCO . . do I have to leave mid June or can I stay until mid September?

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MCO Extended until 31st December, what now? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-recovery-movement-control-order-extended-dec-31-mco-13047724 Read More

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Boabert created a thread
5 years ago

Covid Testing for Flights

Hi, I need to get a covid test to be allowed into Singapore to get a flight back to the UK. Can anyone recommend an accredited/approved test centre which will meet the 48 hour time line for results? Preferably KL and south of KL. Thanks Read More

Boabert
Boabert replied to a thread
6 years ago
paulthepom

MCO extention leave date by paulthepom

Hi my tourist visa has expired but I'm confused by the new change in the MCO . . do I have to leave mid June or can I stay until mid September?

Boabert

New official advise confirms 14 working days after the end of MCO https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/images/fail_pengumuman/2020/7_Jul/FAQ_G_14072020.pdf Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
6 years ago
Jillyt

Visa Runs ??? by Jillyt

Hi - I am a 67 year old woman who plans to come to Malaysia with my daughter and son-in-law and their 2 year old child. They have posts at an International School and their visas will be sorted out by the school. However, I want to come on a Visitor ...

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90 days is limited to certain nationalities like the UK. Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
6 years ago
paulthepom

MCO extention leave date by paulthepom

Hi my tourist visa has expired but I'm confused by the new change in the MCO . . do I have to leave mid June or can I stay until mid September?

Boabert

Last update was on 23rd June, still 14 working days after RMCO ends. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/06/23/ismail-sabri-foreigners-with-expired-social-visit-passes-can-get-extension-at-immigration-offices Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
6 years ago

trying to find schools for my kids? anyone tried K12 online school?

Have you looked at Alice Smith? Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
6 years ago
AsianBrasilian

VISIT PASS holder - Info about Expire during MCO perido by AsianBrasilian

Hi everyone, I`m new here and would like to share my situation to get more information and references. I am a Work Pass (EP) holder and need to return to Singapore. But currently, I`m unable to back to SG due to very restrict and limited number ...

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If you look here you will see you get 14 working days after the lifting of the (c)MCO IMSI Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
6 years ago
Boabert

Multiple Visits to Malaysia without VISA by Boabert

Folks, I have been travelling in and out of Malaysia for a few years. I recently met a girl and the visits have become more regular. Would visiting Malaysia for three or four weeks at a time every other month be okay for a UK passport holder or do ...

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Thanks Shill88, appreciate you taking the time Read More

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6 years ago
Boabert

Multiple Visits to Malaysia without VISA by Boabert

Folks, I have been travelling in and out of Malaysia for a few years. I recently met a girl and the visits have become more regular. Would visiting Malaysia for three or four weeks at a time every other month be okay for a UK passport holder or do ...

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Hi, My work means i travel alot and i am based in the UK. I can basically work anywhere when not at the customer site. Thats why i would be in and out of Malaysia on a regular basis. Read More

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Boabert replied to a thread
6 years ago
Boabert

Multiple Visits to Malaysia without VISA by Boabert

Folks, I have been travelling in and out of Malaysia for a few years. I recently met a girl and the visits have become more regular. Would visiting Malaysia for three or four weeks at a time every other month be okay for a UK passport holder or do ...

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Thanks for the help folks, really appreciate it. All my reading pointed to the LTSV for 3-12 months but seems they are for Asian region countries only, going by what i can read online. Seems the fact i am working in Malaysia then the regular visits ... Read More

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Boabert created a thread
6 years ago

Multiple Visits to Malaysia without VISA

Folks, I have been travelling in and out of Malaysia for a few years. I recently met a girl and the visits have become more regular. Would visiting Malaysia for three or four weeks at a time every other month be okay for a UK passport holder or do ... Read More

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Boabert joined Edinburgh expat community
6 years ago