Kovu01
American expat in Malaysia
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About me
American
Lives in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
Speaks English
Registration: 31 December 2020
My employer do not allow me to resign..I need advice please by myfotowink
Anyone can give me advice? My contract will expire february2023 but due to some family matters back in my country, I tendered my resignation with 30 days advance notice.My contract stated that I can only resign if the company breach the ...
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Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture. I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
At a gathering at work during Trump's run for presidency we were talking about the election. One of the co-worker said there are Muslim fighters training camps at the border between US and Mexico out in the open. I said how do you know that, he said ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture. I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
@fatemzzahra79, @Fred: Well put! Also when it comes to freedom of religion, I feel there is more to it than a country having some laws on the books for such purpose. How well the country adheres and polices such laws are as important. Some people ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture. I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
Making a moral equivalence between extermination and being poor is the ultimate stupidity. To some degree I understand your reaction. Nobody like to be told they have an ugly baby. and man, do you have one! Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture. I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
Now you are mixing politics and religion and other things under the religious freedom umbrella If you want to mix all these things, then how free are Muslims to wear hijab in some of these countries you mentioned. Almost on monthly bases a masjid ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture. I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
Looking for a study about Islam from where France, US, India ..etc. Sure these studies will definitely adhere to the highest standard of journalism integrity and truth telling. How about a report from Fox News will that be the ultimate validation. ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture. I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
I have been in western and eastern countries, and I watch a lot of news. I consider Malaysia by far in the top 1% of freedom of religion in the world. By the way, no country will ever pass the absolute measuring stick of being a 100% perfect ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture. I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
I agree with you that there are a lot of misconception about Islam. Sometimes it is done for political reasons and sometimes it is simply a reflection of some (Individuals or Groups) who think they follow the faith, but they are far from the true ... Read More
The best age to move to Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everybody, No two people experience expatriation in Malaysia in the same way, depending on their age and personal situation. We would like to know more about you and ask you to share with us when you decided to move to Malaysia. How old ...
I came to Nilai Malaysia last year with my wife. My wife is from Malaysia. Personally, I feel the best age to come to Malaysia is when you are financially at appoint that you can come here and be able to have the same standard of living you have ... Read More
Landlord Problems after leaving MY by fir3wall90uk
Hi, I have a weird situation and would be very thankful for any advise as I'm really now desperate and lost. I was living in MY for almost 2Y and moved out February this year. Due to fast move (company changes, covid) I've left all my ...
I came to Malaysia last year. I rented a BNB for two months. The landlord was excellent! No issue with the full deposit returned. Then I rented a bigger place from another landlord. It was ok. The only issue I had the AC bill was 400 and they needed ... Read More
I search someone
This is an odd request! Typically, people ask the person relatives, friends, coworkers ..etc to find the where about of another person in such event. Good luck! Read More
Phone & Internet plans by Kovu01
Hello everyone,I just arrived to Malaysia and serving my two weeks quarantine.Just wondering if you have any recommendation about internet providers and cell phone plans.looking for something reliable.Thank you in advance
I got TIME for Internet and Celcom for cell phone plan and so far no issues Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
maybe they just don't want westerners! does that compute !? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
The Malaysian government knows raising the financial requirements will impact the MM2H program. Maybe the government is trying to curb certain nationalities by doing so. Maybe they want to have foreigners come here to provide the sought-for skills ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
how nice of you! Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
So why bothering with Malaysia then! just move to one of these countries you mentioned !? Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
There is no argument that the Chinese have taken many of the western technology. In fact, the Chinese government requires companies to share the product manuals if they want to do business in China and tap into the 1 billion customer base. Chinese ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
Excellent points. I did read that Malay people get certain privileges that Chinese and Indians do not get. One thing I can tell you that my wife is Malay, and we get zero privilege. As much as I appreciate democracy, one drawback is the minorities ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
coming from someone who thinks landing a rover on MARS is like landing a kite! I love it here in Malaysia! Keep spewing racist remarks from half the world a way! I will be really scared to ask your thoughts on Mexicans!?! Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
I like it here in Malaysia. Very nice and polite people who are not prejudice toward any other nation. Did I mention polite :) Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
Nice try! It seem you are set in your ways and perspective on the world. Everyone is entitled to their ways. by the way, China of the eighties and nineties have progress so much! you made it sound landing a rover on MARS is so simple that NASA just ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
I am sure China landing a Rover on MARS is just a lucky thing! Your really need to open your eyes and study more about China and their advances in science , military architecture . Their universities are also becoming very top. It is better for the ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
It has been few years since President Trump and many of the western countries have decided to put a blockade on some of China high tech companies and interests. China is not collapsing in fact it has become the number one threat to US according to ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
Each country to some degree steals/borrow from other countries like what England did from the Ottoman empire and what US did from Germany. China is taking a leap in many areas. It is hard to continue supporting the theft argument knowing that ... Read More
New MM2H rules September 2021 by Sindebad
In a surprise announcement today, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General has announced the country’s long-suspended Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program has been “reactivated” and that it will open for new applications ...
Isn't this the same argument the west used to say about China few years ago !?! Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
There is no argument that the MM2H program helps Malaysia economy and both the MM2H participants and the country mutually benefits from the program. Malaysia economy, even during this Covid-19, is light years ahead of Uganda’s or ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
The MM2H program helps economically but it is not a do or die for Malaysia like some people are trying to portray it. Given all the troubles in the world (No thanks to those causing them), I imagine the supply is high for those who want to come ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia by Kovu01
My entry pass to Malaysia was rejected. Reason: MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (HIGH RISK COUNTRY FOR COVID). I applied under category : PERMISSION TO ENTER MALAYSIA (SPOUSE OF MALAYSIAN / RESIDENCE PASS) Any ...
I stand corrected on one thing, I sked my wife and my wife did not call the Embassy but called New York consulate . However she faxed an appeal later to Malaysian immigration here in Malaysia explaining that we are planning to retire here and ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia by Kovu01
My entry pass to Malaysia was rejected. Reason: MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (HIGH RISK COUNTRY FOR COVID). I applied under category : PERMISSION TO ENTER MALAYSIA (SPOUSE OF MALAYSIAN / RESIDENCE PASS) Any ...
When I applied, it was right away without waiting. Also my wife called the embassy and talked to them in Malay. Have your husband talk to them. It looks like if the caller is speaking Malay they are more willing to make suggestions that may help the ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia by Kovu01
My entry pass to Malaysia was rejected. Reason: MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (HIGH RISK COUNTRY FOR COVID). I applied under category : PERMISSION TO ENTER MALAYSIA (SPOUSE OF MALAYSIAN / RESIDENCE PASS) Any ...
I was rejected three months ago on my first try. My wife is Malaysian. I reapplied and I included a copy of the SPA for a house purchase and I was approved. Read More
Life as a digital nomad in Malaysia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Digital nomadism has become more and more popular in the past few months and Malaysia seems to be the perfect spot for it. If you are a digital nomad yourself, please share with us your experience of this new way of working in ...
There is no country that is perfect! I lived in USA for several years and like many places and to varying degree, there is the good the bad and the ugly. I have been in Malaysia for a month and a half. I actually found the internet very good and ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
informative write-up. Thanks Read More
Phone & Internet plans
Hello everyone,I just arrived to Malaysia and serving my two weeks quarantine.Just wondering if you have any recommendation about internet providers and cell phone plans.looking for something reliable.Thank you in advance Read More
The Challenges of Being an Expats in Malaysia by anadeel
Hi Good People! Hope all of you are doing great in Malaysia. This is Anadeel, an expat in Malaysia and a digital marketer. I am traveler and a blogger by passion. One topic is keeping me thinking since past few days is that, what is the living ...
It is always nice to have options. I have been in Singapore around 20 years ago. I hope it is still a very nice place. My son is planning to do Postdoc at the National University of Singapore once he completes his PHD here. looking forward to ... Read More
The Challenges of Being an Expats in Malaysia by anadeel
Hi Good People! Hope all of you are doing great in Malaysia. This is Anadeel, an expat in Malaysia and a digital marketer. I am traveler and a blogger by passion. One topic is keeping me thinking since past few days is that, what is the living ...
I heard a lot about discrimination in this Forum. Every country has discrimination; some countries are more educated than others and are better at hiding it. Some people in each country have bad attitudes and sometimes we confuse that with ... Read More
My entry approval letter has rejected on Myentry portal by ReemHamidSalemAhmed
Hi, I am from Yemen . I have offered job from MyEg company As QA software testing engineer . I got Approval letter from MDEC in 16 March 2020 and because of covid-19 all ports between countries were closed . 1 month ago ESD has announced a new ...
someone slept on the wrong side of the bed :) Read More
Property Scam in Malaysia by Maria_anna
Hi to all, I just want to share with you my experience of how I was scammed here in Malaysia. August 2020 and it was the impending end of our house contract, I was looking for a place to stay somewhere in Kuala Lumpur for a change since we had ...
Also be careful from some of the agents that may offer to help on this forum. Few months ago I was offered help by an agent and I contacted him and he was nice and so willing to help. Then he asked if I am paying all cash for the property and I ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia by Kovu01
My entry pass to Malaysia was rejected. Reason: MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (HIGH RISK COUNTRY FOR COVID). I applied under category : PERMISSION TO ENTER MALAYSIA (SPOUSE OF MALAYSIAN / RESIDENCE PASS) Any ...
JABATAN IMIGRESEN MALAYSIA BAHAGIAN VISA, PAS DAN PERMIT MyTravelPass APPLICATION We regret to inform you that your application to enter Malaysia is REJECTED. The details of your application are as follows: Application Number : XXXXXXXXXXXX ... Read More
Entry Pass to Malaysia
My entry pass to Malaysia was rejected. Reason: MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (HIGH RISK COUNTRY FOR COVID). I applied under category : PERMISSION TO ENTER MALAYSIA (SPOUSE OF MALAYSIAN / RESIDENCE PASS) Any ... Read More
MY Entry Approval - A Large Scale Immigration Scam by Steven001
Dear Expats, I specifically signed up to this website to tell you about my experience about MY Entry. It all started with Virus, I had lived and worked in Malaysia for almost 7 years, in August 2020 I lost my job (Courtesy Wuhan Virus), hence I ...
If Malaysia is corrupted and running a scam, why trying to get in! Simply try to get in another country. Each country immigration have their own policies that I personally feel unfair to me not being from that country. However, if I take a minute ... Read More
MY Entry Approval - A Large Scale Immigration Scam by Steven001
Dear Expats, I specifically signed up to this website to tell you about my experience about MY Entry. It all started with Virus, I had lived and worked in Malaysia for almost 7 years, in August 2020 I lost my job (Courtesy Wuhan Virus), hence I ...
well said! it will take years to go back to normal if we do go back. Read More
Long Term Social Visit Pass for parents by gaurav7589
Hi, I am planning to relocate to Penang in June. My employer will get dependent visa for my wife. However, I want to apply for visa for my parents as well, is government issuing LTSVP in this case?? Does this needs to be applied only by employer ...
@CVCO, so does the spouse apply for the LTSVP for the foreign wife/husband before heading to Malaysia or within the the first three months of arrival to Malaysia while the visit visa is still valid. Thank you Read More
Exchanging international drivers license by paddytimmons
Hey, By any chance do you guys know if I can convert my New Zealand drivers license to a Malaysian one?? I had my international driving permit but it expired today, just want to know so that if I need to order a new international permit I can do it ...
@Shill88, so did you encounter any issue buying a car with your IDP specially from a dealer? Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I would say each country harden and soften their immigration criteria based on whether they have met their quota of foreign people for whatever period they have in mind. It has never been an open invitation. I also heard Thailand has made their ... Read More
Property Agent
Hi Everyone, I am looking for a property agent in Nilai. if you have any recommendation for an agent there, please share. Thank you Fred Read More
Property Prices by Kovu01
I have been browsing homes for sales in Malaysia and the prices seem very high for a bungalow with descent amenities and some yard it is over 1.5 million ringgit. Forget if you are close to major cities, the price will climb to over 2.5 million ...
So what is the typical wait period from the time you agree on the price of the property to the time you receive the keys. In US the average is 45 days and mostly for the bank to do its work. Read More
Property Prices by Kovu01
I have been browsing homes for sales in Malaysia and the prices seem very high for a bungalow with descent amenities and some yard it is over 1.5 million ringgit. Forget if you are close to major cities, the price will climb to over 2.5 million ...
Thank you for the information. Just wondering why would someone list a property for sale if they have no intention to getting it sold and hence avoiding paying the agent. I am not really looking for a new development as heard some stories about ... Read More
Property Prices by Kovu01
I have been browsing homes for sales in Malaysia and the prices seem very high for a bungalow with descent amenities and some yard it is over 1.5 million ringgit. Forget if you are close to major cities, the price will climb to over 2.5 million ...
So I take it many of these houses on the market are not really serious about selling within a time limit. Basically the owner just put the house on the market with a very high price and hope it will be sold eventually and that could take years. I ... Read More
Property Prices
I have been browsing homes for sales in Malaysia and the prices seem very high for a bungalow with descent amenities and some yard it is over 1.5 million ringgit. Forget if you are close to major cities, the price will climb to over 2.5 million ... Read More
Pet relocation from US to Malaysia
I have a cat that I want to move with me from US to Malaysia. If any of you had this experience, please let me know if you utilized a pet moving company or just had the pet travelled with you. Any pointers you share are very much appreciated. Thank ... Read More
Medical Insurance
Hello everyone, I am planning to retire in Malaysia in less than a year and I start looking at health insurance policies. for myself, my wife and daughter. my daughter is 20 years old and myself and my wife are mid fifties. I looked at Pacific ... Read More
Cost of Living in Malaysia in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Malaysia to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Excellent info. I am planning to move to Malaysia in few months. I start looking at insurance companies to buy a policy from. Do you mind sharing the name of the insurance company you bought from. Also I take the health insurance you quoted is ... Read More