aferminj
Spanish expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 28 August 2020
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Age restriction for work visa by Good_day
Hello, I am an IT professional with over 30 years of experience in the US and I am 52 years old. I am planning to work in Malaysia for few years. Is there an age restriction if I apply for a job as a foreigner? I heard the visa is not granted if ...
@Good_day I have been working in Malaysia since 2019. When I arrived I was already 58 years old and had 3 Employment Pass Cat 1, because I changed from the original company to a contractor of my current company, and the EP is tied to the employer. I ... Read More
All about taxes for expats in Malaysia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Malaysia. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in ...
Hi All, I have done taxes twice already (time flies!) and I have filed them myself on the Government (EZHasil) website. It is not too difficult and you have English forms available. You must go in person to register to be able to use the Web from ... Read More
I Can Buy A Car by Shahid Emon
Hi I am a Bangladeshi. I am working on construction side in Malaysia and I have a work permit here and I have a Bangladesh International Driving License, so what else do I need to buy a car in Malaysia
I got a car with a loan last year. I just went to the Proton dealer closest to me and they only asked for my salary. After they spoke to the bank, someone from Maybank contacted me and asked me for some more info (passport, visa, etc) and that was ... Read More
Investment in Share Market by piyusheta
Dear Friends, I would like to know whether we as expats can invest in share market at Malaysia. Please feel free to post your views. Thanks !
Hi, Yes. I opened an account in Rakuten completely online. You have to present the usual documentation like a passport and copy of your visa, plus a Malaysian bank account. After sending the documents, it took 1-2 days for checking then I was sent ... Read More
How can I learn Malay language? by Rachel Stephan
I know most Malaysian can speak English to some extent but I want to be able to mingle around with the locals here. I just hate having communication barrier when dealing with customers. Since most parts of the world is in lockdown, might as well I ...
HI I am also interested in learning Malay, any chance we could do an "online club"? Cheers Art Read More
Cost of Living in Malaysia in 2021 by Cheryl
Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Malaysia, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other expatriates ...
Hi All, I have been in KL for the last year and a half, this is what I have found: > What is the price of a property rental in Malaysia? First flat was a 1+1 Bed with 1 bath, next to Mid Valley Megamall (super nice and well connected), for RM ... Read More