Arun
@arun8gb
Indian expat in Malaysia
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29
Contacts
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About me
Indian
Lives in Bangalore
Speaks English. Tamil.
Registration: 24 September 2014
Met 182 Days for 2018. Can take leave more than 14 days for 2019?
As long as you cover 182 days in one year, you shouldn't have to worry much! Read More
Social visit visa
Did you check with your employers? They could help in SVP, but the long term one though. Not the tourist visa. Read More
2 Month Budget for Kuala Lumpur by andrewmichael
Hello everyone! I'm moving to Kuala Lumpur for 2 months from June - August. I'll be living in Bangsar and undertaking an internship with the NGO Teach For Malaysia. Flights and accommodation aside (already sorted), I have a roughly ...
Depends on what you want to do. But on a daily basis, you could do away with 100RM or even lesser. Food shouldn't be of a bigger concern for your budget. :) Read More
Aussie Moving to KL/Room for rent in Brickfields
I think you've hit the right forum. You might want to try few Facebook groups.. Also try few of the most used classified sites like mudah, ibilik to post your ad for a rommie. Make most use of your stay here, there are few nicer places in and ... Read More
Is Witchcraft ok in Malaysia? Or Illegal? by marukai47
I know much of Malaysia's population is Muslim which persecutes any form of sorcery with death as the punishment. What about Malaysia and summoning Jinns and playing with Tarot Cards?
But why do you want to practice witchcraft in the very first place? Curiosity? Read More
28K after Tax, for Indian Expat ? Saving Potential by kbp
Hi KL friends, Have been reading blogs, though checking property web portals and other weblinks have gained some intent. # Have an Offer for fixed 28 K / Month after 25% tax + Medicals. [Am sure post the 183 day qualification it may come down, but ...
You can live a luxurious life and still save. Absolutely yes. Read More
Looking for accomodation in Cyberjaya
Consider shaftsbury or Dpulze and Domain loads of food joints. You have to go via an agent. Hit up ibilik! Read More
Sufficient salary 5800 rm
That's a decent salary considering your lifestyle is not like that of a party animal. You should be able to do just fine and still save! Read More
Moving to Cyberjaya- anybody suggest me a good place to live? by harshisr
Hi, Myself Harshit. Moving to Cyberjaya on July. Can you please suggest good place to live.
Consider Dpulze. Cyber heights villa. Cyberia smarthomes (if on tight budget) sharing. Budget and no. of people staying with you? Read More
How to make friends in Malaysia by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Malaysia :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Moved to MY recently. Only trick that I have managed to find is to make friends with colleagues and hangout with them. The locals take load of time to open up. I reckon. I mostly try to avoid long conversation as I'm not sure if they get ... Read More
Bali, Indonesia - Calling awesome planners!
Hey good people, I'm planning to travel to Bali the 3rd week of this month. On 17th to be precise. And as much as i hate to say, running on a shoestring budget. ~ 2000 RM for 2. Airlines considered. But heck confused with the stay. Are there ... Read More
Expanding My Social Circle - Kuala Lumpur
Happened to bump into this post a little late. Next time you plan, do PM buddy. Landed in MY a month back. Been wanting to explore and discover places around. And drink of-course! :D Read More
Need details about Social Visit Visa by kkumar.vmware
Hi All, I am from India, working in Malaysia with work visa for 2 years. As per new rule about salary, i cannot bring my wife on dependent visa. I think of social visit visa for 3 months. May I know how to get a social visit visa for atleast 3 ...
What is the new rule for dependent visa? Can you throw some light on it buddy? Read More
Rock Climbing and Make Friends by Travelang
Hi folks, I will back to Malaysia soon next February (after 2 years in Korea) and looking for some friends who like to do rock climbing (or maybe hiking) together in KL area. I'm just know some very basic skills but think should be fun if I ...
Alright. Let's roll it, then! Read More
Calling for Storage guys! NAS / SAN - NetApp, EMC, IBM.. yes? Hi!
Hi there guys! I'm Arun, landed this city just a couple of weeks back. Looking to connect with folks from IT Storage industry who shares passion for the tech! I'm a storage engineer at a telecom firm in Cyberjaya. Would love to meet and ... Read More
Rock Climbing and Make Friends by Travelang
Hi folks, I will back to Malaysia soon next February (after 2 years in Korea) and looking for some friends who like to do rock climbing (or maybe hiking) together in KL area. I'm just know some very basic skills but think should be fun if I ...
Hi there! Willing to join though I have absolutely no first hand experience. I'd love to try hiking! PM me with a plan? : ) Cheers, Arun Read More
Unfurnished accomodation for rent by sneh402
Need unfurnished 2 BHK flat on rent near to Indian global international school , this will be required for longer period(Say 2-3 years) , kindly suggest options along with rent.
ibilik.my, this helped me find a place! Read More
Got New job offer In KL, salary RM 12K nett..what should i do?? by Newbie_33
Hi, I am looking for advise on how to life in KL with RM 12K net salary. I ma married with one children (10 months old). How much should I spend monthly? I am considering to rent a condo/apartment in ampang for RM 1500/month and try to buy a car ...
12K is more than what you could ask for to live a pretty darn luxurious life! With better planning, you could save a lot. Read More
Options for accommodation in cyberjaya, selangor
Thanks man. Sorry for late reply Read More
Options for accommodation in cyberjaya, selangor
Will start working in cyberjaya, selangor by end of month. Currently in mind what I'm looking for is a semi furnished, single occupancy property. Under 800RM/month. A friend of mine who's stayed in MY, recommend cyber heights. Would be ... Read More
Cyberjaya, Selangor - Malaysia -- Cost of living for a new expat ? :) by arun8gb
Hi good folks, Will be moving to Malaysia in month or two. Been offered a salary of 4700RM including transport allowance and pension. 1) What percent of money will be taxable? While I was reading through some of the post here, found it's ...
That's so unprofessional of big Co. Thanks for the information and I am aware of certain shitty practises in MY. Thanks to good folks for educating me on this. Read More
Cyberjaya, Selangor - Malaysia -- Cost of living for a new expat ? :) by arun8gb
Hi good folks, Will be moving to Malaysia in month or two. Been offered a salary of 4700RM including transport allowance and pension. 1) What percent of money will be taxable? While I was reading through some of the post here, found it's ...
Absolutely. Getting a valid employment pass is my priority. And the company that I've been offered a job at is a telco and as a direct hire and not through any agency. But will get the pass part cleared. Thanks again buddy. Read More
Cyberjaya, Selangor - Malaysia -- Cost of living for a new expat ? :) by arun8gb
Hi good folks, Will be moving to Malaysia in month or two. Been offered a salary of 4700RM including transport allowance and pension. 1) What percent of money will be taxable? While I was reading through some of the post here, found it's ...
Thank you very much for such a detailed explanation. I'm in touch with the HR to understand the break in salary components better. I should sort that down. I only plan to get my wife by next year once am sorted with things here. Cheers, Arun Read More
Cyberjaya, Selangor - Malaysia -- Cost of living for a new expat ? :) by arun8gb
Hi good folks, Will be moving to Malaysia in month or two. Been offered a salary of 4700RM including transport allowance and pension. 1) What percent of money will be taxable? While I was reading through some of the post here, found it's ...
Thanks for the response buddy! :) Read More
Cyberjaya, Selangor - Malaysia -- Cost of living for a new expat ? :) by arun8gb
Hi good folks, Will be moving to Malaysia in month or two. Been offered a salary of 4700RM including transport allowance and pension. 1) What percent of money will be taxable? While I was reading through some of the post here, found it's ...
I have the answer for the first one now. Kindly let me know your say on 2 & 3 folks, TIA! Read More
Cyberjaya, Selangor - Malaysia -- Cost of living for a new expat ? :)
Hi good folks, Will be moving to Malaysia in month or two. Been offered a salary of 4700RM including transport allowance and pension. 1) What percent of money will be taxable? While I was reading through some of the post here, found it's ... Read More