gorgeouslyflawless
Malaysian citizen
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About me
Malaysian
Lives in Kuala lumpur
Speaks Malay, English, Tries hard to understand Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi and Spanish, Pretends to understand French
Registration: 09 February 2012
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) 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 ...
Hi there, Malaysian here married to an expat with a toddler. Currently working but I am open to meeting up with people, play groups, giving trip advices or a few pointers about local culture and Malay. I am based in KL. I signed up here few years ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
See you during the event! Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
ill be working then. what of the other days during the long weekend Read More
Big Shoes Clothes in KL
Yes Will need to know shops to buy big clothes. I know they do sell in in Petaling Street and also in Shah Alam Tesco. but will need variety. Petaling Street-goods not original. Shah Alam Teso- a bit overpriced for a simple shirt. Read More
african restaurant/shop in kuala lumpur
Hi qudra, there are a few in Sunway and Puchong area. And if Im not mistaken one in Kota Damansara. I hope you have managed to complete your internship. As for cabs, taxi applications are widely used in KL. MyTaxi is good. Read More
IELTS teacher by IRINA777
In need of IELTS teacher Prefer women Willing to visit my place From Monday to Friday plz text me or call
Well will be needing an IELTS teacher soon. But im confused IELTS exams are conducted in several centres in Malaysia, and they always say must attend their classes. So it's actually not a must to attend those classes? Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
My partner and I are on for Bangsar. Let me knw when a decision is made for the gathering. Breakfast is fine. I dont think we all need anything fancy. A cup of coffee or teh tarik at mamak is also good enuff. No need anything fancy. It is ice ... Read More
2nd hand car dealers by Bondeyesbeach
Hi all, I'm moving across to Kuala Lumpur next week and I'm looking for a 2nd hand car. Could anyone recommend a 2nd hand car dealer in KL? Someone recommended City Motors, I contacted them and they only had three cars none of which were suitable. ...
PLease pass to me too for future references. Not buying one now. Read More
Spouse Visa by Ohnzandt
Hi all, I have just returned from immigration with my Malay wife. We got married here (KL) in June. The officer at the immigration dept has told us that we have to wait 6 months after the date of our wedding before we can apply for a Spouse ...
FYI one of his friends who got married in 2013, has been going in and out of the country every month for a year with his social visit pass. It seems that the immigration wants to be sure that he is not just using marriage as a form of extending his ... Read More
Spouse Visa by Ohnzandt
Hi all, I have just returned from immigration with my Malay wife. We got married here (KL) in June. The officer at the immigration dept has told us that we have to wait 6 months after the date of our wedding before we can apply for a Spouse ...
Wow Good to know there is another option. We would very much like him to obtain his visa independently rather than try to live off the 'spouse visa' initially. Will get him to check on that. Read More
Spouse Visa by Ohnzandt
Hi all, I have just returned from immigration with my Malay wife. We got married here (KL) in June. The officer at the immigration dept has told us that we have to wait 6 months after the date of our wedding before we can apply for a Spouse ...
Hey all, was wondering my partner is on a student visa and will be complting his degree soon. For him to continue being in Malaysia ( while still interning or looking for a job), what sort of visas are available to apply for? We are planning to get ... Read More
Companies willing to hire foreigners and sponsor the work permit by LuciaKL
Hi all, in 2 weeks I will be moving from Europe to Kuala Lumpur to live with my boyfriend who is local. I have been looking for a job on the official channels (online portals, recruitments agencies..) focusing on my role but haven't been so ...
What about expats with Psychology degrees? Any companies are interested in hiring? Or perhaps are allowing internship? Read More
Eid Aladha 2014 by Umm hamzah
Fasting today for Arafah. Where do we pray Eid Salaah. Most of the masjids here are on Sunday. Anyone know of a masjid praying tommorrow?
Next Ramadhan you can try the mosques for Tarawih too. Read More
Australian couple wishing to retire in Malaysia by drvendzjia
Hi there, We are in our early sixties, healthy and fit. We intend to apply for MM2H programme. I am travelling to KL this Friday, will be there till Wednesday. We can't decide where to live. Any suggestions? We would prefer some water views and ...
I agree with Angryrodent. Do not rush in buying a place. I didnt immediately buy a place when I moved to KL. (Im Malaysian living in a city outside KL). I rented first. It's best to see if that part of town is the one for you. If not you can ... Read More
Eid Aladha 2014 by Umm hamzah
Fasting today for Arafah. Where do we pray Eid Salaah. Most of the masjids here are on Sunday. Anyone know of a masjid praying tommorrow?
I hope you had managed to find a prayer place. Basically , any mosque near your place will be holding a prayer session on the morning of any eids. It has become a pretty big culture among the Muslims in Malaysia. Although you may be surprise that ... Read More
Any advice for finding a job outside KL? by scottymeff
Im really not interested in living in a place thats so polluted but Id love to live elsewhere in Malaysia. Any advice on finding positions outside KL? ive been searching around for a few days without any luck. Thanks!
There are a few budding international schools in Negeri Sembilan. Maybe you can give them a try. Its about 70 km south of KL Read More
Australian couple wishing to retire in Malaysia by drvendzjia
Hi there, We are in our early sixties, healthy and fit. We intend to apply for MM2H programme. I am travelling to KL this Friday, will be there till Wednesday. We can't decide where to live. Any suggestions? We would prefer some water views and ...
if you are lookig for that good mix of culture and still be in touch with other expat friends. I suggest Penang or Malacca. Penang has got better beaches than Malacca. Malacca is rich with history, but so is Penang. However, traffic in Penang can be ... Read More
Thai grocery shop in KL? by kentonell
Hi all, I find the big food chains assortment of Thai products a bit on the small side. Does anyone know if there are any Thai speciality food shops in KL? If so, where? Best regards Kent
Wow thank you so much! Read More
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings by girlaboutworld
Hello I am looking for any Overeaters in Kuala Lumpur that would like to come to a new OA meeting I am starting here in the city. Is Overeaters Anonymous the place for you? As yet I don't have a permanent venue , but two of more people constitute ...
Hi, I was thinking rather than to find a room to rent for the sessions, why not use a space under a tree in a park. There is shade, more calming. Nobody can really hear you bcz the park is huge, Free parking, free space. it would be a more relaxing ... Read More
Thai grocery shop in KL? by kentonell
Hi all, I find the big food chains assortment of Thai products a bit on the small side. Does anyone know if there are any Thai speciality food shops in KL? If so, where? Best regards Kent
Hi Kent, There isnt that big a of Thai Community here in KL. I have not seen any supermarkets to accomodate for those needs. You will just have to look at a section in the supermarket though. Jaya Grocer, Cold Storage or Ben's & Jerry's should ... Read More
new to KL by kammeron
Hi, Im kammeron, just moved to Malaysia from the US. I am working, and my office is in Mutiara Damansara. I am currently searching for apartments to stay in, so any advice on neighborhoods to look at or specific buildings to look into is greatly ...
Hi Dear, Hi would suggest you look around Mutiara Damansara and Damansara Perdana. they are within walking distances or just a short drive to your office. Most apartments within walking distance to MD would be studio apartments, with happening ... Read More
British Muslim Women in Mont Kiara by Happyaslarry
Are there any British Muslim Women living in the Mont Kiara area, am looking to make friends with families from the UK who also have young children and are living in the Mont Kiara area.
Very well summarised. I as a Malaysian can't disagree Read More
Malaysian Marriages & Scams by Gravitas
Because of troubles and poverty around the world (Syria, Eqypt, Iraq, Iran, African countries, etc.) there are a lot of people looking to relocate to Malaysia. One way to do that is to get a job (very difficult) or start a business (very ...
Not all African men in Malaysia are bad. Not all European or American men here are all good too. In every community , there will be the bad ones. You may find more of the bad Africans here, simply because the better ones end up in European countries ... Read More
Walk, Metro or get ripped off by Taxi drivers? by Miss Hong Kong
I can't drive. Funny isn't it? I lived all my life in Hong Kong with advanced public transport system where driving is expensive and slow. It wasn't until I started "expating" in KL two weeks ago I found my inability to drive annoyed me more than ...
Wow Nemodot! You are really unlucky. I agree some of the taxi drivers are bad. I have been in one cab, where he actually stopped for another 2 passengers who were standing in the rain, where one of them couldn't walk. The number of bad apples are ... Read More
A good dentist in kl (( urgent )) by yoosha
Hello everyone I wish someone could help with this I'm looking for a good dentist in kuala lumpur I need the best one + I want to know how much does it cost usually I'm going to have a surgery to pull my molar so pls tell me if you know something ...
I personally go to Imperial Dental Clinic IN Bangsar, Very close to Bangsar Village. It is a 3 storey building with a few dentist with subspecialties working the same time. As for price, I am not very sure. you can call them to ask. The staff is ... Read More
GP in Kuala Lumpur
It is best that you get their contct numbers from a local. Because they will know whats the usual price range, because an expat may be charged higher. As for GPs, I dont think you can go wrong with a very established GP. Ask around within the ... Read More
Asthma Medication
Salbutamol, FLuticasone and Montelukast is available here. It is listed in the Malaysian Drug Formulary. Shouldnt be a problem. Any private or government hospital will carry those. Not sure about the other one though. Read More
British Muslim Women in Mont Kiara by Happyaslarry
Are there any British Muslim Women living in the Mont Kiara area, am looking to make friends with families from the UK who also have young children and are living in the Mont Kiara area.
The Muslim community is scattered. Mainly because food is not a problem here. Most chains are halal. Finding halal groceries isnt a problem too. And everywhere is equally safe/ dangerous ( depends on how you put it). Would suggest a more neutral, ... Read More
Deepawali Celebration
The celebration is usually along Jalan Ipoh in Kuala lUmpur. If you are looking for a place to shop for Diwali, I can recommend a few. The best place to shop according to local Indians is not Brickfields, but Little India in Klang. Of course if ... Read More
parttime job oppurtunities for international student in kuala lumpur by zubair123
I am trying to come to malaysia for degree programm,while studying am i allowed to work part time...? if yes..then how much would be my income, i mean is there any job opportunities for part time ... thanks very much appreciated if any one ...
have you tried the Global Indian School in Brickfields? The last I heard they are trying to expand the school more and are welcoming new teachers. Read More
Tips to travel Kuala lumpur alone by Piyo
Hi everyone, I will travel KL in december. I am vietnamese and I have only 1 day in KU and also will be Yogarkarta - indonesia 1 day. Is there any tip or advance 4 me. And if you r traveler in KU in 18-19 Dec , welcome to join with me. Many thanks.
Hi. Here are some tips Yogjakarta- Candi Borobudur- UNESCO Heritage site is a must. Really beautiful and you can hire your guide there for a small fee. If you cant make it to the other places, doesnt matter. This should be priority. If you want ... Read More
Socialize in KL by Antoine_L
Hi everybody, We are three frenchs students in KL (we are 22 years old), and we would like go out, have fun and meet some new people here. So if you want join us in a bar, night club or just in restaurant, just tell us. It would be a ...
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Find new friends in KL
Jalan Telawi, Bangsar has a lot of pubs. Many expats also hang out there. Maybe you can try meeting up some over there. Read More
hi, moving to seremban and would like to make friends by shaz200
hi all, my husband and i are hoping to move to serenban in march and we are looking to meet ppl and make friends. Also i would like to find out more about which areas are good to buy property in seremban. Also we will be looking to rent a house ...
its a bit way out compared to seremban 2, but the township is actually next to each other. Occupancy rate is quite high, no fears about being away from the city and being lonely. It is definitely growing. and as i said there are nearby shops in ... Read More
Tips from expats in Seremban
Being a Malaysian..i can confidently recommend places to eat 1. Victory- Chinese Muslim shop at Oakland Area, close to Seremban 2 2. Oriental- Chinese Muslim shop near Jusco Shopping Centre 3. Curry Leaf- Indian shop that serves North Indian , ... Read More
Public transportation in Seremban
The only public transportation ive used in seremban after living here for 20 yrs is the taxi- (like 3 times) Buses can be unreliable. I'm not proud to say that the public transportation here is not that reliable. Some routes have also being ... Read More
hi, moving to seremban and would like to make friends by shaz200
hi all, my husband and i are hoping to move to serenban in march and we are looking to meet ppl and make friends. Also i would like to find out more about which areas are good to buy property in seremban. Also we will be looking to rent a house ...
Hi Seremban 2 and Rasah Kemayan is a good place to start. It is definitely the new township where KL people also migrate too.These places have everything that going into Seremban town in totally unnecessary. The new goverment officers,shopping ... Read More