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Oct 28, 2024 · Publishing news and lifestyle articles for living better in Malaysia. Reaching Malaysians and resident expats interested in local stories with an international perspective.
Malaysia’s 2025 Budget: Key Points for Expats - ExpatGo
Oct 24, 2024 · The annual budget in Malaysia rarely has much direct impact on resident expats, but the recently announced 2025 budget included a few items that may be of interest to foreigners living here. The total budget expenditure of RM421 billion (almost US$100 billion) was a record high made possible by the country’s strong economic growth.
Expat Welcome Guide - ExpatGo
Dec 25, 2020 · Expat Welcome Guide. Promoted. Welcome to Malaysia! Moving to a new country always presents new challenges as you face the reality of settling into a new home in a foreign land. Malaysia is one of the easier countries for expats to live in, but there is still much that will be unfamiliar and maybe even confusing to the new arrival.
Visas - ExpatGo
Foreign nationals wishing to retire in Malaysia can apply for a Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa. This is a renewable ten year visa which allows the visa holder to come and go freely and take up residence here in Malaysia. Applicants need to show they receive a fixed monthly income (usually over the equivalent of RM10,000 a month) in order ...
The ExpatGo Guides to Living in Malaysia - ExpatGo
One of the goals is to make the Kuala Lumpur one of the top 20 most livable cities in the world. It is always important for expats to have a level of awareness of the government’s plans and understand what changes are being made. The initiatives and regulations can certainly positively and sometimes negatively impact living in Malaysia.
The ExpatGo Guide to Moving to Malaysia - ExpatGo
All foreigners wishing to live and work in Malaysia will need an employment pass. The permit approves the expat to work for a specific company. If they wish to change company they have to follow certain procedures and apply for another permit. Before finding a more permanent residence in Malaysia, you will most likely be on the lookout for some ...
Malaysia Maintains High Global Ranking among Expats
May 18, 2021 · In fact, most expats find it easy to settle down in Malaysia (77% vs. 62% globally) and to make new friends (66% vs. 48% globally). When it comes to their social circle, 64% of expats in Malaysia describe their friends and acquaintances as a mixed group of expats and locals (vs. 48% globally). “Making friends is not difficult, and people here ...
The ExpatGo Guide to Living in Penang
As Malaysia’s food capital, this light guide to dining in Penang will mainly focus on the finer and more popular things to eat on the island, especially its famous hawker street food. With its culinary tastes mixed up into a fusion of Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisines, Penang’s food scene has a lot to offer hungry travellers.
Welcome Guide - ExpatGo
So, you’re just about all set to move here. But how can you to hit the Malaysian ground running and get straight into enjoying your daily life without worrying about the hassle of documents, living arrangements and knowing who can help in your time of need? Everything you need to know is here. Moving to […]
Living in Malaysia - ExpatGo
Driving in Malaysia. One of the many enjoyable things about living in Malaysia is getting behind the wheel and heading out on the open roads, which take you through vibrant cities, coastal stretches, past highland mists and verdant jungles. Just avoid the rush hour, as the traffic can get beyond frustrating!