'Living in Malaysia' Expat  

Angela (63.176.159.87) -

I recently saw a webpage that was promoting Malaysia as a great location for retirement.

The claims of low cost of living, low crime rate, exellent infrastructure, easy immigration rules, etc made it sound very attractive.

Anyone living there that can give some first hand insight?

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Reply #1 Rodney (219.95.60.216) -

Hi Angela,

Stumbled upon your post while surfing. I'm a Malaysian, born and grew up here. I can tell you that this is truly a wonderful country, peaceful and warm. If you would like to know more, I can get your more information. In fact, my neighbour is an expat having the same name as yours and she is loving it.

By the way, where are you from and what intentions or plans do you have?

Best Regards

Rodney Looi

Reply #2 Mayur Shah (61.17.90.206) -

What is living cost in malaysia?

Reply #3 Jahr Hussain (61.6.200.176) -

Hi,

Glad to join in this blog!

Reply #4 Jennifer (86.21.18.171) -

Hello,

My husbands company has asked us to move to Kaula Lumper for six months. We have two very young kids. Is Malasyia good for childcare? How are the hospitals we will have private insurance. Can you take serviced apartments our better houses over there.

Thank you.

Jennifer.

Reply #5 dhinakaran (122.164.146.147) -

Hello,

I like to know the living cost in malasiya.

Reply #6 Daniyal (219.94.59.28) -

Its a multi racial country. Living in the cities you get everything that Singapore has but less expensive. Living in smaller towns, its cheaper. Travelling from North to South by driving takes 7 hours via highways with tolls. Cost of living: Heavy Breakfast RM4.00, Heavy Lunch + Juice RM9.00, Heavy Tea time RM 4.00, Heavy Dinner + Juice RM 10.00 and Supper RM 5.00.

We Malaysian eat hell of a lot. There are stalls, shops everywhere and every time is food. Even McDonalds is 24/7.

Cities Rent a room Rm300 per month, towns RM300 the whole house. No guns, only the government has it and the underworld drug dealers. Death to all drug peddlers. You can't find gunshops and very limited shooting range. Even rich people can't get guns. Excellent schools and hospitals. English widely spoken. Imagine Malaysian nurses can easily migrate to Australia, just pass the IELTS tests. That's quality. Learn more for those interested. Especially the British, UK the senior citizen should just sell their London home and live in Malaysia. Small homes in London cost 1 million pounds that's RM 7 million. Can live like kings and queens with full servants in Kuala Lumpur, balance of monies put into unit trust. Australia to KL cheap flights coming very soon estimated RM 1, 200 return.

Reply #7 Peter (124.190.192.120) -

I lived in Malaysia in the 70s, have been back and what a change! Modern living with still that quaint quality of innocence. However watch out that the friendly person who wants to help you isn't after your money. KL is unreconizable from the 70s. Prices for apartments in KL vary from good to staggering expensive, infrastructure is not the best but is a better than the rest of Asia (aside from Singapore). Food prices are fantastic as is the food. I don't think there is better food in Asia or many other places in the world. Coffee money (bribary) is common and in some circumstances can speed up official processes markedly. Medical services for those that can afford to pay are good, not so good in public hospitals. The east coast is worth looking at if you want to retire to paradise, Sabah and Sarawak also look good. Real estate prices are pretty good all over Malaysia. However KL is pretty good and there are all the mod cons westerners are used to including peak hour traffic jams! Good luck if you intend retiring there, I hope to join the expat community soon.

Reply #8 NadiaTariq (87.109.99.125) -

Hi,

Glad to find a blog like this. Me and my husband are looking for immigration opportunities world wide but we want to stay close to our home country that is Pakistan.I want to know a few things:

1. What is the salary stucture for a chartered accountant?

2. What is the average cost of living monthly, 2 adults, 1 child?Groceries, bills, rent, transportation, education etc.

3. Medical Insurance for family is usually offered by the employer?

Any replies are highly appreciated.

Regards,

Reply #9 savi goel (207.177.67.42) -

i am an american citizen, willing to buy a business, preferably, a hotel, apartment bldg., or a night-club etc.in K.L. Malaysia and settle down there. Can i reach the owners who are willing to sell their business?

Reply #10 jafari (81.90.154.4) -

need to know living cost for single retierd man in malaysia????

Reply #11 Daniyal (219.94.59.71) -

My advice to all check out this Malaysian newspaper online. www.thestar.com.my

If you intend to stay in Malaysia as My Second Home Programme, you need a sponsorship of some sort. This can be foud in the Star newspaper. This sponsorship is different from the Australian method. Once your application is successful your passport will have a 10 year open visa, go and come as you wish.

Another solution is to checkout the Malaysian Expatriat Magazine. Lots of very pertinent info. Do a search to get the website and they might be listed in the Star online newspaper also.

Reply #12 Raj (144.36.234.250) -

Hi all

Nice to be here, I would like to know whether 18500 RM per month, after tax is good salary and can I survive with my wife a kid with a decent savings, also please someone let me know whether there are any Indian schools around.

Thanks and Regards

Reply #13 Daniyal (218.111.31.198) -

Dear Raj, At RM18, 500 per month is lots of money to live in Malaysia. In fact its TOO MUCH. Rental and food is cheap in Malaysia. Unless you are living in very posh areas. Normal very secure living with good infrastructure rents at Rm1000 per month. If your wife is cooking and occasionally dine out as a family you would be spending around RM1, 500 per month for the whole family. We have Government primary and secondary schools. Private International schools are very expensive, might as well directly send your kid to Australia and study. Dont worry about racism or bianess in Malaysian schools. You can see the 3 major races, Malay, Chinese and Indians all over the schools. Surprisingly, the Chinese schools that teaches in mandarin has increased yearly intake of Malays amd Indians. Meaning more and more Malays and Indians are learning Mandarin at Chinese schools. Chinese schools are very strict in discpline, first on teachers next on students. Extra monies, invest in Unit Trust operated by Public Bank under Public Mutual.They are the number ONE TOP Mutual Fund Experts In Malaysia. Returns from 15% to 60% based on time and duration. Take care.

Reply #14 Blaster (59.92.64.240) -

This is a great site. I got many info. I am likely to come to KL within 3 months. My company asked me a expected salary and i mistakenly gave 6000 RM. I am just worried whether is this the correct salary for an IT professional in KL.

Anyone got any info bout IT job salary for approx 2 yrs exp guy?

Reply #15 shiela (203.172.28.152) -

hi i am also planning to leave for malaysia since i got a job offer there but they havent mentioned the exact location of the job. i was thinking if the offer to me would make me survive, its 9000 RM a month gross pay. is it a good offer? how much do i pay for the taxes? thanks.. need to know soon..

Reply #16 Zaza (86.108.81.62) -

Dear reader,

I may be planning to study Islamic Banking law in Malaysia.

Is it easy to get a residence visa in Kuala Lumpur?

Is getting an appartment easy?

Can I find a job as a dutch citizen and study part time?

Thanks for your feedback

Reply #17 Ramesh (61.246.251.99) -

Hi, I got a job in KL for 3500 RM per month. I will be provided with accomodation. Would appreciate if someone can help me with typical daily expense (Food, travel and other miscelaneous)

Reply #18 Anit (220.226.31.219) -

In Kuala Lumpur what will be the rent of a 800 sq. ft flat in a very posh area with 2 bedrooms, drawing, dinning and 2 bathrooms.

what is the food cost for am indian family with 3 heads living in luxary.

Reply #19 Graciano (196.31.201.3) -

Can i please have full information about cost of living, pre-schools, private schools and cost of cars in Malaysia

Reply #20 Gautam (122.162.127.117) -

What is living cost in Malaysia? How much does it cost per month?

Reply #21 Ivan (192.100.124.218) -

Hi,

My company would like to relocate me to Malaysia, the location is Cyberjaya. I need some information regarding with:

- the housing near the Cyberjaya, and how much does it cost per month?

- How much money I have to spent with my wife and 1 kid?

- Can anyone give me overview related with the standard salary in MY for Telco/IT profesioal with 7 years experiences?

any respons will be apreciated

Reply #22 Durgesh Gupta (212.77.206.155) -

I have recieved an offer leter from one of the biggest Private company in Banting. For me they are giving me a fully furnished accomadation in cyberjaya & tax free monthly salary of 18500 RM.

I have two kids studying in primary school. I would like to know more on cyberjaya, does this town is having any good indian school. Where Indain expats staying in Cybejaya preferred to send there childrens to schools.

For me child education is most important for me to take decision to accept the offer or not.

I have seen through internet that Internation school fees is in range of 2500 to 3000 RM per month, which will be too high for me.

Regards

Reply #23 k.manikandan (59.92.41.112) -

Hi,

I got a job in KL for 3000 RM per month. I will be provided with accomodation. Would appreciate if someone can help me with typical daily expense (Food, travel and other miscelaneous)

regards

k.manikandan

Reply #24 Ataur Rahman (203.190.10.156) -

Please let me know the salary structure of a First class private employee in Education Sector of Malaysia.

What are the cost of daily cost of living?

What is accomodation cost?

Reply #25 Aiman (58.145.184.7) -

Hi all,

I got an offer letter form the Emerio GlobeSoft Pte Ltd, Singapore.and work place in Malaysia. They are offering me RM 42000 per annum.Can any one please let me know is it enough for as a forign Emplyee? and what is the status of that company.

I also know the accomodation + fooding cost in Malaysia

I need to urgent basis help.

Reply #26 Fadel (196.207.40.212) -

Hi

I am from South Africa. I own a small business here. I have been considdering selling the business and moving abroad. My wife and I visited Malaysia a few years back and have been in love with your country and people ever since.What opportunities does Malaysia offer people like us? Would it be difficult for us to buy an existing small retail business and settle over there?

Reply #27 T.RAMACHANDRARAO (125.17.148.2) - Thu Apr 3 21:27:25 2008

I AM QUALIFIED COST ACCOUNTANT WITH 7+ YEARS OF EXPERIANCE.

WHAT IS THE SALARY STRUCTURE AT MALASIA

WHAT IS THE COST OF LIVING AT MALASIA?

I HAVE SMALL KID & HOW WAS HOSPITAL SERVICES THERE?

KINDLY GIVES US FULL DETAILS

REGARDS

TRCRAO

Reply #28 SYED KASHIF AHMED (59.94.79.47) - Thu Apr 3 22:25:02 2008

I AM A DENTIST & OFFERED A JOB IN MALAYSIA & OFFERED A SALARY OF 3000 RINGET PERMONTH IS IT OK . SO CAN I STAY WITH MY FAMILY (WIFE & SON ) IN MALAYSIA. MY JOB IS NOT IN KL BUT KLANG VALLEY .

SO KINDLY ADVICE ME THAT IS THE AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO LIVE THERE.

THANKING YOU

Reply #29 MYKE (208.78.62.97) - Fri May 9 06:52:03 2008

HELLO,

I'M AN UNDER GRADUATE PLANNING 2 RELOCATE 2 MALAYSIA WIT MY MOM N SISTER. WOT WILL IT COST 2 LIVE, SCHOOL, FEED, AND OTHER NEXTRA ACTIVIES. HOW ARE WE GOIN 2 GO ABOUT GETTING IMMIGRATION VISAS. WILL BE EXPECTING A REPLY 4RM ANY1. THANKS

Reply #30 MYKE (208.78.62.97) - Fri May 9 06:55:06 2008

DIS IS MY EMAIL ADDRESS PABEOGHS@YAHOO.CO.UK. THANKS

Reply #31 Tony (211.194.56.133) - Fri May 23 18:09:59 2008

Hello all,

Nice to meet you and I hope I can find good friends and a lot of useful information here.

I plan on moving privately to Malaysia (Oops! I have my first problem. Is it Malaya or Malaysia?) in September 2008. Will be in Penang from June 5th to 8th on a fact finding mission. Any information concerning what areas are very beautiful and not overcrowded would be a great help.

When I look at the websites about Penang most hotels seem to be skyscrapers. Really I am looking for a small comfortable hotel with only a few rooms but a swimming pool and home cooking restaurant. Anyone have any ideas?

Also I came across the Homepage of "Alter Domus" sounds like a good thing, anyone had experience with this organisation?

Thanks for any help anybody can give.

Tony

Reply #32 anish (61.17.226.235) - Fri Jun 6 00:20:52 2008

hi

what is the salary structre in malasia ?

how much money i have to spend for food per month ?

Reply #33 Shyama (124.43.38.168) - Sun Jun 15 01:10:04 2008

Hi,

We are expecting to move to Malaysia under the MM2H programme and have two young children aged 6 and 8.

Please can someone help me with an idea of cost of living, schools, food, utilities and housing. What would be an average monthly cost for normal/comfortable living.

Thank you

Reply #34 Shima (92.242.216.2) - Sat Jun 28 08:01:18 2008

Asa far as my questions are repetitive, please let me know how to see the replied on previous questions?

Reply #35 tauqeer khan (82.178.34.107) - Mon Jul 14 18:49:34 2008

I am planning to live in malysia with my family. will u plz guide me whats the good salary to live and saving poitn of view

Regards

tauqeer Khan

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