Joe
@JC138
English expat in Malaysia
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40
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About me
English
Lives in Chester
Speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese
Registration: 20 August 2011
Relocating to KL: Need help with accommodation near British Int Sch by BulaGirl
Hi! Currently living in Bangkok and will be relocating to KL this Dec. My kids are currently attending a British international school here in BKK in Y5, Y3 & Reception. I have chosen the British International Sch of KL for my kids - same ...
For further information can visit "propwall". BU9 resort type of condo. Very nearby to BSKL. If you choose to live in Bangsar area, you need to leave the house by 7am before peak hour on LDP/Penchala link. BU9 - have expatriate. TTDI ... Read More
Relocating to KL: Need help with accommodation near British Int Sch by BulaGirl
Hi! Currently living in Bangkok and will be relocating to KL this Dec. My kids are currently attending a British international school here in BKK in Y5, Y3 & Reception. I have chosen the British International Sch of KL for my kids - same ...
BU 1 / BU 9 condo nearby to the school. TTDI / Bandar Utama - established area. Cons: no swimming pool Tropicana / Mutiara damansara - landed properties with gated and guarded. please PM me, I can assist & sharing my experience on house ... Read More
Moving to KL in December by imir
Hello, we are moving to KL in December for my husbands work. My children (10yrs and 12yrs) will probably be attending AISM. What I would like to know is if Mont Kiara is a good place to live and how long would it take to get to the school in the ...
If your kids is going to AISM, I would suggest you looking at Gita Bayu, Country Heights or The Mines area. If is using the Seremban highway, then try the Smart Tunnel (underground...heard is only good in Sunny day, not rainy day bcoz it will ... Read More
Mandarin in Malaysia?
Are there schools or establishments in Malaysia where we can learn chinese ( Mandarin) and are they good ones? Thank you,Where are you staying now? If you are stays in Petaling Jaya area, I would recommended: Silk-Road Mandarin Language Centre ... Read More
KL in September: accommodation? by ines9913
Dear all, My husband is going to be transferred to KL and we shall arrive in September with our 14-month-old baby. My question is related to the housing: which is the best district to live knowing that my husband and I (i hope!), are going to ...
Beware of maids though some of the real horror stories friends had issues with before were - being a prostitute during the day and having sex with men in the family bed (really the guy found out as a neighbour thought it was the wife having affairs ... Read More
KL in September: accommodation? by ines9913
Dear all, My husband is going to be transferred to KL and we shall arrive in September with our 14-month-old baby. My question is related to the housing: which is the best district to live knowing that my husband and I (i hope!), are going to ...
Dear all, My husband is going to be transferred to KL and we shall arrive in September with our 14-month-old baby. My question is related to the housing: which is the best district to live knowing that my husband and I (i hope!), are going to ... Read More
baby food
hi does anyone know if we can find ready-to-eat baby food in malaysia (KL)? thanksyou mean jar foods? can get in Village Grocer, Cold Storage, organic shop, various brands imported from EU & Australian. Read More
investing in real estate for a by Mike_Montreal
Hi fellows, I have read here and around that it was possible for a foreigner to get a legal status (WP? Residence? VISA?) by investing in real estate for rental purpose. Does anyone here have advices or testimony? Even a good link about this ? I am ...
OK, so they do it via MM2H. MM2H requires too much for me for now : capital and monthly incomes above 10 000 RM. In addition, no work permit with this status. Thank you friends , I will check for the other solution : Creating a business. And for ... Read More
Ballet lessons in KL by j0amelie
Does any one know of any Ballet schools in KL? I'm desperately trying to find my daughter some lessons as she used to do Ballet in the UK and after 4 months of not, her whining is starting to get to me:rolleyes: Close to Bangsar would be good, but ...
Does any one know of any Ballet schools in KL? I'm desperately trying to find my daughter some lessons as she used to do Ballet in the UK and after 4 months of not, her whining is starting to get to me:rolleyes: Close to Bangsar would be good, but ... Read More
Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki
Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...
Hello, I am a Malaysian returning after 20 years and with 2 children of 9 and 6. I am looking for a decent school for the boys but cost is an issue. I have looked at ELC which seems to be reasonable but with mixed reviews. We will be based in ... Read More
Moving to KL by mich1234
Hi, My family is moving to Kl soon (husband, 1.5 year old, 3.5 year old) and are looking for advice on schooling and places to live. Can anyone offer opinions of living in Bangsar, Kenny Hill, Mont Kiara or KLCC itself. Can anyone offer opinions ...
Hi there I am from Uk and my husband has been offered a job in KL, we are considering it but unsure of the costs for housing. We have a 5 1/2 year old daughter and would probably send her to the British school so she follows the same curriculum as ... Read More
Accommodation near Australian International School Malaysia by bernb
Hi, we are moving to KL mid year, looking for accommodation not too far from AISM. What is country Heights like? What is IOI Resort city like? And other options I suppose are Bangsar and Bangsar Sth. Any advice on these and other expat areas nearby ...
The closer areas for ASIM is GITA BAYU! Country Heights will be your other option. Bangsar and Bangsar Sth - might be a bit jam!! Not a good idea. No traffic jam will takes about 40-45mins thru the expressway/motorway. Traffic Jam can stuck one to ... Read More
Scottish girl new to KL and looking for friends! by Dinkymuffins
Hi I am a 27 year old Scottish girl just moved over to KL 8 weeks ago with my boyfriend. He works during the day and we have no kids so most of the time I am at home with my two dogs. Finding it quite difficult to meet people around Bangsar area ...
Hi Dinkymuffins / Wenders, I'm not female expat but married to d scots with a 4 yrs old wee lassie, I live, studied and worked in the UK for 15 years, been staying in Fraserburgh for 2-3 years, in laws in Perth. Malaysian ppl aren't that bad, PM ... Read More
Moving to KL with family by caipirinha08
Merry Christmas to all of you. Just a small introduction of myself and family. We are considering to move to Malaysia and most probably it will be KL. I am reading here for a few months now and sure, some of my questions came already up. We live for ...
Hi JC138, thanks for your reply. all major currencies are for the moment falling against the asian once. 拢/Euro etc are coming under pressure. But I still think by careful planning, with around 25,000MYR, it should be possible to offer our child a ... Read More
Moving to KL with family by caipirinha08
Merry Christmas to all of you. Just a small introduction of myself and family. We are considering to move to Malaysia and most probably it will be KL. I am reading here for a few months now and sure, some of my questions came already up. We live for ...
Hi you can live comfortably on 25000rm - be careful of tax situation ! You need expert tax advice. Mm2h min age is 40 actually but higher investment requirements than 40. I knew one person who at 40 got that visa and he was living off his business ... Read More
Moving to KL with family by caipirinha08
Merry Christmas to all of you. Just a small introduction of myself and family. We are considering to move to Malaysia and most probably it will be KL. I am reading here for a few months now and sure, some of my questions came already up. We live for ...
Hi you can live comfortably on 25000rm - be careful of tax situation ! You need expert tax advice. Mm2h min age is 40 actually but higher investment requirements than 40. I knew one person who at 40 got that visa and he was living off his business ... Read More
Moving to KL with family by caipirinha08
Merry Christmas to all of you. Just a small introduction of myself and family. We are considering to move to Malaysia and most probably it will be KL. I am reading here for a few months now and sure, some of my questions came already up. We live for ...
Hi Caipirinha08, my husband born in Elgin, raised up in Perth Scotland, we been here almost 5 years now, he have his MM2H thru the local agent 4 years ago. We stayed near Solaris Mont Kiara, we love the place, because of its convenience for our ... Read More
REAL International Schools by ericsa
Hi, my family and I are moving to KL soon and need some advice on international schools. We were considering one of the REAL international schools but have heard mixed reports. Could anybody please give us some more information?
REAL International School. 1) is it local founder? because there are many international schools set-up in Malaysia, some aren't "real" international, I mean some are local private schools upgraded to IB education system and called themself ... Read More
Moving to Kuala Lumpur by Mixed chicks
Hi, I am currently living in Switzerland and in 2 1/2 months we are moving to KL with 2children aged 13 and 11. Our children are at the International school here which offers the IB program and we would like them to continue with same curriculum. ...
Looking for Condo between Help University and International school of KL. Am desperate pliz help. Duplex or Penthouse.:(One Menerung, Palmyra Bangsar? budget?? Read More
Kingsley international school... Needs advice please. by Orooba76
Hi, If anyone knows any positive or nigative thing about Kingsley international school in KL please share it here with me because I am planning to move my kids there. I also need advise on where to plan to get an apartment if my kids go to this ...
Kiwi, Please share your experience with ELC school, i read many nigative things about them in this forum. So tell us about it please . TataHi Tata-mm, We went to ELC and Tenby, we preferred TENBY environment and school Ed system, staffs are ... Read More
Moving to Kuala Lumpur by Mixed chicks
Hi, I am currently living in Switzerland and in 2 1/2 months we are moving to KL with 2children aged 13 and 11. Our children are at the International school here which offers the IB program and we would like them to continue with same curriculum. ...
Hi Mixed Chicks, Since your children having education in Switzerland, may be you can email to: LYCEE FRANCAIS DE KUALA LUMPUR 34, Jalan Dutamas Raya 51200 Kuala Lumpur Email : secretary@lfkl.edu.my Principal name: Gilles MARTINEZ Email: ... Read More
Internatinal school around KL! Please give me advice! by dice
Hello everyone! I'm a Japanese and I'm looking for an international school(primary school) for my child.:) Unfortunately ISKL,Mont Kiara,Garden,Nexus,British,Australian,Alice Smith are out of my price range:( So other options would be ...
You are most welcome! I hope is help as most of the information I provided, because we are searching school for our little one too. It is always help if you pay a visit in the morning time 9am onwards, to be able to view the classroom atmosphere ... Read More
Internatinal school around KL! Please give me advice! by dice
Hello everyone! I'm a Japanese and I'm looking for an international school(primary school) for my child.:) Unfortunately ISKL,Mont Kiara,Garden,Nexus,British,Australian,Alice Smith are out of my price range:( So other options would be ...
We don't like Cempaka coz when we went for a visit the staff do said the school have the right to dismiss a student who is not meet their academic requirement, which is sound very stressful for parents. I saw my girl Mandarin teacher's daughter who ... Read More
Internatinal school around KL! Please give me advice! by dice
Hello everyone! I'm a Japanese and I'm looking for an international school(primary school) for my child.:) Unfortunately ISKL,Mont Kiara,Garden,Nexus,British,Australian,Alice Smith are out of my price range:( So other options would be ...
Beacon house also consider close to Bangsar (20-30mins drive, or less, same as Maz) Beaconhouse Sri Inai Level: Primary, Secondary and Senior Address: No: 1098 Jalan Jejarum Off Jalan SS 23/6 Taman SEA, 47400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, West ... Read More
Internatinal school around KL! Please give me advice! by dice
Hello everyone! I'm a Japanese and I'm looking for an international school(primary school) for my child.:) Unfortunately ISKL,Mont Kiara,Garden,Nexus,British,Australian,Alice Smith are out of my price range:( So other options would be ...
Hi Dice, If you are in Bnagsar, TENBY / ELC will be a bit far. TENBY is in setia Eco park, ELC nr Sierramas/ Valencia (I think). Maz will be the nearer if you driving via SS2, pass by tropicana city mall. Perhaps you either used the GPS or call a ... Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
Hi Warren, yes, recently I reunion with a local friend found out she is solicitor, which gave us some good advice. ^_^ Read More
Internatinal school around KL! Please give me advice! by dice
Hello everyone! I'm a Japanese and I'm looking for an international school(primary school) for my child.:) Unfortunately ISKL,Mont Kiara,Garden,Nexus,British,Australian,Alice Smith are out of my price range:( So other options would be ...
MAZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL http://www.mazinternational.edu.my/html/curriculum.html Sri KDU - www.srikdu.edu.my/news/ Japanese Int School - http://www.jskl.edu.my/ Read More
Internatinal school around KL! Please give me advice! by dice
Hello everyone! I'm a Japanese and I'm looking for an international school(primary school) for my child.:) Unfortunately ISKL,Mont Kiara,Garden,Nexus,British,Australian,Alice Smith are out of my price range:( So other options would be ...
Hi, Since you are Japanese, why you didn't choose Japanese International School? Tenby International will be my shortlisted. Cempaka is not consider International from my personal view, they are just from Private school who adapted Malaysia ... Read More
Moving to KL by mich1234
Hi, My family is moving to Kl soon (husband, 1.5 year old, 3.5 year old) and are looking for advice on schooling and places to live. Can anyone offer opinions of living in Bangsar, Kenny Hill, Mont Kiara or KLCC itself. Can anyone offer opinions ...
I would suggest Mont Kiara, this is the ideal location for expats, easy access to KLCC / Bangsar. It have 3 international schools, the French School is on the North of Mont Kiara. My child's preschool is good too, this is my personal preference of ... Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
Yes, Warren, your explanation is great helpful for those who are new, and you are so lucky to find the solicitor who is helping you on this. We also bought a house few years ago, but the solicitor taken almost 18 months for the transaction, with the ... Read More
Hello KL! New member in need of advice.. Thanks for looking.. by gypsy76
Hello Kl forum, This seems like a great place to post and hopefully get some advice and answers. I've posted on other sites but people don't bother to reply!! So i'm in a bit of a jam here and hope that all you seasoned ex pats can help... I'm in ...
Hi Gypsy, Please check your PM. :) I'm stayed in Mont Kiara area too, and agreed on Warren comment. This is a safe and convenience area. Cheers! Read More
Moving to KL...Help by chilli7
We are moving to KL in a couple of months from Abu Dhabi , where we have posted for the past four years. I have five children ranging from Grade 11 - Grade 1 ISKL looks like the best fit at the moment.Can anyone recommend the school? What is best ...
Hi Chilli, Welcome to Malaysia. Agreed to Warren feedback. Mont Kiara will be an ideal location for you. My advice is before you arrive to Malaysia, you need to check the availability placement in the international schools here, whichever school ... Read More
moving to Kuala lumpur, need help in Housing and School Information et by aafia
we are living in karachi, pakistan. My hubby got a job and his office in the PETRONAS TWIN TOWER,kuala lumpur city center. I am so upset because first time moving abroad. his salaary is after tax after tax is 21000 malaysian ringet/ month. i have ...
we are living in karachi, pakistan. My hubby got a job and his office in the PETRONAS TWIN TOWER,kuala lumpur city center. I am so upset because first time moving abroad. his salaary is after tax after tax is 21000 malaysian ringet/ month. i have ... Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
I live in KLCC and the oval is still empty and you see very few lights on in many condo's at night. Holding off till next year seems very sensible.MK10, Seni, Solaris Dutamas and MK11 - these few new condos also not fully occupant too. Not to ... Read More
got a job offer in KL any advice on schools and houses by j0amelie
Hi All, I know you get a lot of these questions so sorry! I have been offered a job in KL at a salary rate of 25000RM/month. What tax will I have to pay on this? I know housing is expensive in KL, and we'll still have to send some money back to ...
Thanks...just to give you an update, we have been here 9 months now and are well settled. Schools, houses, cars, bank accounts all finally got sorted when we arrived. Thankyou to everyone who gave us the advice, it's really valuable when you are ... Read More
Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki
Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...
Another question please... When looking at the rental ads, the number os bedrooms is like 3+1 or suchlike, does that mean it's a 4 bed or something different? Why not just put 4 bed?! Don't get it! And they all seem to be fully furnished which I ... Read More
Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki
Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...
10K is plenty You'll find luxurious homes and condos with this kind of allowance. Property agents in Malaysia usually see expats (or their companies) as walking bank accounts and tend to show them very high end units even if they specifically ... Read More
Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki
Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...
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Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
If you are seeking for a mortgage or an experience Conveyancing solicitor, please do not hesitate to contact me, I can referred your friend to my contacts.Thanks. He is not interested in mortgage, I think if he is interested then he will only deal ... Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
Be aware that there is a lot of discussion on the oversupply of condominiums at the moment. Prices may come down in the short to mediuam term.Hi Matt, My wishes too, that's why I'm holding till next year July...especially those areas with full of ... Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
Do you know what loan margins they are offering? Would be interested to find out. If you are able to forward me your friends details, I meet a number of expatriate who would find this service of use.The loan margins from the foreign banks are ... Read More
Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki
Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...
Hi dear, I married the expat.;) Hope I can help. GTower is located at the intersection of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Ampang, GTower is a landmark in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). GTower Sdn Bhd 199 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur. By ... Read More
Can an expat or foreigner own property in Malaysia (KL) by usmannaeem
Hello everyone, A friend asked me if an outsider can buy property in Malaysia. I told him that I had no idea but will check it out. So, can anyone fill me in with this; is it even possible, if possible then are there any conditions etc. Thanks, ...
With MM2H status. Buying property in Kuala Lumpur / PJ - min is RM500K and above. Need to aware is not all the banks offering mortgage loan margin @ 80%. Expats are much better go to foreign banks (such as Citibank, Standard Chartered or HSBC, Al ... Read More