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manukes

manukes

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English expat in Malaysia

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About me

English, Married

Lives in Kuching, Sarawak

Speaks English+ some Bahasah

Registration: 16 August 2018

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
5 years ago
cinnamonape

Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape

I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...

manukes

Many people have children studying in Sarawak. Probably most Korean , I believe there is a visa available for this purpose.+ Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

UK Passport Delivery to Malaysia by manukes

Any info please on which Company delivers passports back to Malaysia. I know PP office use DX for UK and ROI but do they also delivery to Malaysia ? Tks.

manukes

Hope that goes well for you....... So fortunate here in Kuching, we went to Immigration Office last week to get residency visas transferred to new passports, got new visas - no cost within 50 minutes. :D Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago

Singapore Airlines Travel Insurance.

Unfortunately out of their Upper age limite. AIG are the insurer for Singapore Airlines but there is no upper age limit when buying from the airline, just less compensation if claim is made. Most Insurers have upper age limite of 80. Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

Test for Malaysian Driver Licence by manukes

My UK driving licence is due for renewal and since I no longer have a UK permanent address in UK and under the lastest regulations it seems impossible to renew. Additional information now needed when applying for renewal are passport details and ...

manukes

Does this requirement apply to British citizens as well?Yes for sure, I am Brit Citizen - and paying UK Tax. Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago

Singapore Airlines Travel Insurance.

I have flights booked with Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Manchester in August and have run into an odd kind of problem. I booked the flight from Singapore intending to fly Malaysia Airlines from Kuching to connect. When it came to adding ... Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

UK Passport Delivery to Malaysia by manukes

Any info please on which Company delivers passports back to Malaysia. I know PP office use DX for UK and ROI but do they also delivery to Malaysia ? Tks.

manukes

That's good news, really pleased for you, can be quite a stressful experience when things like that happen. Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

Test for Malaysian Driver Licence by manukes

My UK driving licence is due for renewal and since I no longer have a UK permanent address in UK and under the lastest regulations it seems impossible to renew. Additional information now needed when applying for renewal are passport details and ...

manukes

Followings of this message string may find this interesting, while not directly related to my request for info about taking driving test here. I, just received thisfrom a Police friend of mine in the UK where I am planning to return for a visit ... Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

Test for Malaysian Driver Licence by manukes

My UK driving licence is due for renewal and since I no longer have a UK permanent address in UK and under the lastest regulations it seems impossible to renew. Additional information now needed when applying for renewal are passport details and ...

manukes

Thanks for this post. Very interesting read . Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

Test for Malaysian Driver Licence by manukes

My UK driving licence is due for renewal and since I no longer have a UK permanent address in UK and under the lastest regulations it seems impossible to renew. Additional information now needed when applying for renewal are passport details and ...

manukes

I think I probably stop driving also next year when mine runs out. My wife is still Ok on her licence for a couple of years yet. Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

Test for Malaysian Driver Licence by manukes

My UK driving licence is due for renewal and since I no longer have a UK permanent address in UK and under the lastest regulations it seems impossible to renew. Additional information now needed when applying for renewal are passport details and ...

manukes

Yes, I think you are correct and I think the course is quite expensive - RM1700 - 2000. Read More

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manukes created a thread
7 years ago

Test for Malaysian Driver Licence

My UK driving licence is due for renewal and since I no longer have a UK permanent address in UK and under the lastest regulations it seems impossible to renew. Additional information now needed when applying for renewal are passport details and ... Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

UK Passport Delivery to Malaysia by manukes

Any info please on which Company delivers passports back to Malaysia. I know PP office use DX for UK and ROI but do they also delivery to Malaysia ? Tks.

manukes

Sorry to hear that, hope it turns up soon. I was lucky, our old passports arrived the day following the new ones. I was pretty pleased with the PP office responses about things pertaining the the passports but they do seem to lack some information ... Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

UK Passport Delivery to Malaysia by manukes

Any info please on which Company delivers passports back to Malaysia. I know PP office use DX for UK and ROI but do they also delivery to Malaysia ? Tks.

manukes

Update...... New Passports, followed a day day later by old ones, received back 2 weeks to the day we sent via DHL to Liverpool. Had excellent updates and responses to queries from PP office, DHL service and updates not to be faulted. Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

UK Passport Delivery to Malaysia by manukes

Any info please on which Company delivers passports back to Malaysia. I know PP office use DX for UK and ROI but do they also delivery to Malaysia ? Tks.

manukes

Thanks, very quick so far, DHL only took 3 days to get it there and was cleared within 5 days. Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

UK Passport Delivery to Malaysia by manukes

Any info please on which Company delivers passports back to Malaysia. I know PP office use DX for UK and ROI but do they also delivery to Malaysia ? Tks.

manukes

Tks Gravitas. Assume DX pass onto DHL. Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
manukes

UK Passport Delivery to Malaysia by manukes

Any info please on which Company delivers passports back to Malaysia. I know PP office use DX for UK and ROI but do they also delivery to Malaysia ? Tks.

manukes

Passport office in UK use DX for all passport deliveries but not sure if they pass onto some other courier . Read More

manukes
manukes created a thread
7 years ago

UK Passport Delivery to Malaysia

Any info please on which Company delivers passports back to Malaysia. I know PP office use DX for UK and ROI but do they also delivery to Malaysia ? Tks. Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
cinnamonape

Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape

I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...

manukes

quote "I'm still curious about the details of this "Sarawak Property Program" and if it still exists. It sounds something like a complete erasure of the "Discounted Fixed Deposit if you by a RM1 million property that the ... Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
cinnamonape

Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape

I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...

manukes

No, the property you own and proof that you still own (Rates assessment receipt) is all that is needed. Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
cinnamonape

Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape

I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...

manukes

Yes I am aware of that. Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
cinnamonape

Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape

I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...

manukes

All I can tell you is that when we arrived here in 2007 and visited Immigration in Kuching for further information on MM2H we were asked ' Which program do you wish to join, there are two' When we were given details about the property ... Read More

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manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

manukes

I am Tony from UK been living in Kuching Sarawak since 2007 with my wife Helena who was born in Kuching. Retired HR Consultant (Excepting occasional FOC Consultancy work). Previously worked in UK/USA/Saudi Aabia/Papaua New Guinea/Australia. Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
cinnamonape

Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape

I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...

manukes

It is.... or at least it was 3 weeks ago when we renewed our visa. Read More

manukes
manukes replied to a thread
7 years ago
cinnamonape

Sarawak My Second Home Program by cinnamonape

I though I'd post an Independent Thread on the Sarawak version of the Malaysia My Second Home Program which is different in several ways from the version in the Peninsular Malaysian States. Why you ask? Well, when Malaysia formed Sarawak and ...

manukes

Are you aware that there is another Visa Program in Sarawak (Sarawak Property Program). I have been here with my wife since 2007 on this program. Read More

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manukes joined Malaysia expat community
7 years ago