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Coool

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Lives in Kuala Lumpur

Registration: 10 October 2012

Coool
Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

Is KL Sentral Safe area to live?

it is depends on which apartment you are staying in at KL Sentral. Read More

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13 years ago
natsilva

Where to move within Mount Kiara by natsilva

We are an american expat family moving from Tokyo to KL this summer--we are sending our kids(7 and 4) to Mount Kiara International School--where is the best place to live within MK??

Coool

Dont think Mont kiara is a good place to stay anymore as in 10yrs back,although it has lots of shops, restaurant and shool. it is so complicated, just like united nation. you wont even know the one who stand next to you is gentlement or thift/pick ... Read More

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13 years ago
Rezasme

Mount Kiara to Twin Towers by Rezasme

Hi, I'll be relocate to KL in 2 month on a 3 years contract. I'll be working in twin towers. Please suggest me to choose which neighborhood. As I read up to now, I came to mount kiara, so far. I checked the route to work in google map and it was 17 ...

Coool

Since you are working at Twin tower, you should stay nearby. although mont kiara is just about 20 mins drive. this is actually the estimation during unpeak hour. what about peak hour? it could more than 35mins.If you have budget, you may consider to ... Read More

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13 years ago
natsilva

Where to move within Mount Kiara by natsilva

We are an american expat family moving from Tokyo to KL this summer--we are sending our kids(7 and 4) to Mount Kiara International School--where is the best place to live within MK??

Coool

Either Seni or tiffeny izen. Nice and new. convenience to the shops and shopping mall. but have to becareful if walking along at mont kiara.a friend of mine just met a motorcyle snatch 3 nights ago.although police report is made, but useless! We ... Read More

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13 years ago
Reemz

Is it just me or foreigners have no opportunites whatsoever here ? by Reemz

I have been hunting for jobs for more than 3 months now and i have been called to a dozen of interviews yet no positive feedback whatsoever, i mean it is just frustrating how people are just so nice to you on the interview and then they just bail ...

Coool

yes it is. in order to pay bonus or other benefit such as medical fees and so on, they rather sign under contract instead of going under permanant,some of the bank will do the same. based on the person perfomance,then only will consider to convert ... Read More

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13 years ago
Reemz

Is it just me or foreigners have no opportunites whatsoever here ? by Reemz

I have been hunting for jobs for more than 3 months now and i have been called to a dozen of interviews yet no positive feedback whatsoever, i mean it is just frustrating how people are just so nice to you on the interview and then they just bail ...

Coool

monthly expatypus you mentioned a 5000 minimum, Is this a mandatory minimum set by the government and is it 5000 per week or month ? Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

From UK to KL

Hey Welcome to Malaysia. Merry Christmas and Happy New year :)Hi! I moved to KL a few months ago to teach in a school here. Had a great first few months mainly thanks to a great crew of work friends. Living around Bangsar/KL Sentral Now that the ... Read More

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13 years ago
Jingol

where is ( Pearl Point.- Dragon service ) in Kuala Lumpur? by Jingol

Hello At a website I read this report about Kuala Lumpur guide: "A new PRC whom used to work at Chang Ann. Dong Guan as a trainer, asked me want to try or not since I've been searching for this kindda skilled girl long time .... ... she's a ...

Coool

that sounds like a prostitute forum content to me...anyway, it is at Old Klang Road..very near to Midvally Megamall. Search for Jalan Kuchai Lama.I thought the same too...some more Pearl point is very famous with prostitues from china. Read More

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13 years ago
jibz

accomodation/flat/studio for rent in KL by jibz

hi every one.. my name is Syed JIbran hashmi and i am from pakistan. i recently got admission in UniKl for my masters degree...ill b cmin at the end of december and after 3 months ill bringing my family (wife and a kid).... i need a decent ...

Coool

Yes it is .. It is far from jalab sultan ESmail around 10 mintsif he is drive a car, would probably 15mins ( min) using smart highway. what if public transport? it could more than 40mins to reach KL City...... Read More

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13 years ago
jibz

accomodation/flat/studio for rent in KL by jibz

hi every one.. my name is Syed JIbran hashmi and i am from pakistan. i recently got admission in UniKl for my masters degree...ill b cmin at the end of december and after 3 months ill bringing my family (wife and a kid).... i need a decent ...

Coool

but at iproperty and muday there are apartment whose rents are about 1300-1800...fully furnishedthere are faraway from KL City, coulr be around20km away from KL, more over it is unfurnish. Those agents are hoping for business too. if they have will ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago
jibz

accomodation/flat/studio for rent in KL by jibz

hi every one.. my name is Syed JIbran hashmi and i am from pakistan. i recently got admission in UniKl for my masters degree...ill b cmin at the end of december and after 3 months ill bringing my family (wife and a kid).... i need a decent ...

Coool

hi every one.. my name is Syed JIbran hashmi and i am from pakistan. i recently got admission in UniKl for my masters degree...ill b cmin at the end of december and after 3 months ill bringing my family (wife and a kid).... i need a decent ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

Recommendations for hotel near MIECC

Hi all, am coming down for a convention at Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) later this month. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on hotels around the area? Preferably not one of those really expensive ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

suggestions needed regarding renting condominium

first you have to know where is your office allocated at, at least you will nt stuck in traffic congested during peak hour.as everyones of us here know hw worst is the congested in Klang valley. secondly you have want for expat indian or local ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

buta caves

hi all. we have a our first trip to KL for holidays, we want know how we can get to buta caves from bukit jalil. we don't like to use from taxi. and i want know how i can buy a GPS Navigation system from where? and how much is that?Bkt jalil, you ... Read More

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13 years ago
chimen

Confusion about Malaysian proper names by chimen

Sorry if I post this to the wrong place but I'm helpless and can't find any English forum that have many Malaysian to get help. My problem is, I'm reading some Malaysian scholars' papers and decide to cite their works. However, I get confused with ...

Coool

1 - Abdul Han, Nurridan binti you can remove the word binti as it means daughter of 2 - Gambang, Albert Chuan 3 - Salleh, Asri 4 - Che Mohd Razali, Che Hamdan 5 - Jusoff, Kamaruzaman 6 - Awang, Daud 7 - Muda, Osman 8 - Khiok, Annie Lim Pek8 ... Read More

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13 years ago
Zahmed

Retiring in Malaysia with family by Zahmed

I have a couple of years to go to retire and the plan is to leave the USA after some 40 years here. I am considering coming to Malaysia for a 2-3 month period to explore what it might be like and whether we can adjust. I am an American of Indian ...

Coool

Pardon my ignorance but is "mont kiara, bangsar" separate cities or suburbs in KL? Do they have a good school or two?If want to stay in expat's place, or quality place to stay. USD2k - 3k is only enough for rental instead. however you have to spend ... Read More

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13 years ago
azumi25188

Mother-in-law going beyond her boundaries by azumi25188

Hello Everyone! I need advice. Last Sunday, my boyfriend and I moved to a new condo to start a new life. In December we will celebrate our engagement and next year we will get married in Ukraine. It is my first time to live with a partner in ...

Coool

you can change things in your way when she leave!Totally agreed with you :D Change it back as normal as you want after she left. What if she comes very often? keep on playing with the games moving furnitures in the condo? ?:P:P Read More

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13 years ago
aleos

how much should I spend on rent? by aleos

hey everyone, just packing my bags, will be in KL in a month to start a new job. Very excited. I'm wondering how much of my salary I should put towards my accommodation. Say if my salary is 5000 a month, and I spend 2000 on rent, is 3000 a decent ...

Coool

thanks guys, my office is in Cheras, I will be lecturing at UCSI university. What I was really hoping to know is, if I'm making 5000rm, is 2000rm too much to spend on rent? Of course this is a personal decision, but is 3000, after rent, a decent ... Read More

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13 years ago
aleos

how much should I spend on rent? by aleos

hey everyone, just packing my bags, will be in KL in a month to start a new job. Very excited. I'm wondering how much of my salary I should put towards my accommodation. Say if my salary is 5000 a month, and I spend 2000 on rent, is 3000 a decent ...

Coool

Welcome to Malaysia! it depends on where is your office allocated at. if choose to stay in heart of the city, rental could be from MYR2.5k and above for full furnish, of course if it is just a stoney away to the train station,stay in a place with ... Read More

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13 years ago
jolens

Filipino in KL, Malaysia by jolens

Just want to know if there are any gatherings or meet ups for Filipinos living here in KL, Malaysia. I'm just in my 4th month here so I am looking for Filipino guys/gals to be friends with to atleast lessen the boredom of being alone and away with ...

Coool

Thanks Jolens. He was being offered RM20k/mo including taxes. More or less RM15k is the take home money. Considering that the 2 children has to be enrolled in the international school plus motgage, plus to purchase a car plus house rent.. will ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

Traffic arounds ISKL

If you are driving, early morning, yes it is ISKL is in Ampang. If you are going by taxi,everwhere in the town,make sure you are in the taxis with meter reading, as everyones in malaysia knows, those taxi driver,if dont use meter reading, they will ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

Broadband required straight after arriving

you will need to apply for it, once you are register with them,they will contact you to set an appointment with you for installation. the latest is Unifi. provided by TM Point. speed is faster. Now the best is no deposit is require. you just need ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

From Dubai to KL

You may choose to stay in Jalan Jelatek, only 3 station to reach KL Sentral. there are lots of middle east expat stay there.rental for 3bedrooms full furnish is about MYR3k - 5k depending on the quality of the furnitures and location.This will be ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

Accomodation in Bandar Sunway,Petaling Jaya,

As a local student, MYR800 is good enough,for foods, a room sharing. For your case, if you are willing to share apartment with someone else,it is more than enough for a student.including books, foods and accomodation. If you are looking to enjoy ... Read More

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13 years ago

children needs company

do you need company or office space to set up company? set up business here, you may need to do lot of research... Read More

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13 years ago
stylon

Budget for accommodation by stylon

Hello, We are about to shift in Kuala Lumpur in Puchong area. Can you advise if it is a good area for living and how much budget we should expect for a good 2-bedroom flat accommodation. Your advises will be very highly appreciated.

Coool

Puchong is quite huge,hence it is depends on which part are you working at,so that can specific the location to find a right place to stay,or else may stuck in the traffic congested. you will have many type of residential to choose in Puchong ... Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

Advice needed for a condo and school

3k you may try at suria Jelatek,easily with 2-3bedrooms. 2station ( train) to reach KLCC. Read More

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Coool replied to a thread
13 years ago

is there anyone who has extra rooms in their apartment to be rented ?

10 days is better to stay in budget hotel or travel hostel. lots of those hostel in bukit bintang area could feel like homes too.. Read More

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Coool joined Malaysia expat community
13 years ago