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Egyptian expat in Malaysia
Forum posts
12
About me
Egyptian, Married with children
Lives in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 04 October 2017
Keeping fit in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Malaysia is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Malaysia? Do you exercise ...
This could be a long winding article, but I'd try to keep it short and simple: 1. Maintaining a non-asian, low-carb diet here is uneasy and expensive. Gula (sugar) is added to almost everything, including bread and yogurt! I make my own yogurt ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Great topic for a few pickup replies. Fantastic choice of topics, really. Next? Read More
Acceptable Expat Salary by pattyvisit
Hi All I have been offered a MYR 15k salary exclusive of tax with travel allowance insurance for wife n spouse plus relocation. I plan to live first few months shared n then bring my family over. Is this a good salary given its pretax. I鈥檓 a ...
I've been here for about 6 months now, and I assure you that 15K (minues tax minus EPF) will be very comfortable especially without schooling and a car. Tax will be higher for the first 6 months at around 28% and then will go down to the normal ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Malaysia. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
Seriously, I don't get the point of the majority of your rabble-rousing topics that can be "easily" found on the internet with a basic Google search, such as most useful mobile apps in Malaysia, How to cook Malaysian dishes and what ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Malaysia. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Google Maps, Grab (This one is essential!), Lazada, Carlist (If looking for a car). I don't see how Apps will make expats life particularly different, it just makes everyone's lives easier. There's a notable gap when it comes to ... Read More
Why is it so hard to find a job in KL? by Diandra14
why is it so hard when the opportunities r hugeeeeeee? I am definitely qualified and looking for good job but all i get is a bartender, bar waitress , cook etc,. I have experience in HR, administration, transition , sales , customer care etc,. My ...
Makes sense, but to avoid creating negative vibes and self-flatter, I removed the last 2 lines of my reply and they were around what you said as to how back office jobs will be always filled from local supply, and thus networking will always be a ... Read More
Why is it so hard to find a job in KL? by Diandra14
why is it so hard when the opportunities r hugeeeeeee? I am definitely qualified and looking for good job but all i get is a bartender, bar waitress , cook etc,. I have experience in HR, administration, transition , sales , customer care etc,. My ...
Could be, but not entirely true. In terms of visibility, it works both ways, especially when recruiters are looking for certain expertise and background for a job vacancy not yet posted online. Take LinkedIn as an example, recruiters would key in a ... Read More
Why is it so hard to find a job in KL? by Diandra14
why is it so hard when the opportunities r hugeeeeeee? I am definitely qualified and looking for good job but all i get is a bartender, bar waitress , cook etc,. I have experience in HR, administration, transition , sales , customer care etc,. My ...
Diandra, I guess several people have already made very good suggestions, I'll just share a few extra things and hopefully they won't get censored being politically incorrect. I have moved in to Malaysia with my family (Malay wife and a ... Read More
Why is it so hard to find a job in KL? by Diandra14
why is it so hard when the opportunities r hugeeeeeee? I am definitely qualified and looking for good job but all i get is a bartender, bar waitress , cook etc,. I have experience in HR, administration, transition , sales , customer care etc,. My ...
Shows how little you know about the world, and how difficult it is compared to Malaysia to even be able to enter the US. Ever heard of the GCC btw? Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Malaysia? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
Collect calls, public phone booths, etc. We are still waiting for someone to invent ground-breaking technologies such as: Instant messengers, VoIP messaging apps and such. Read More