Malaysia

Living in Malaysia and why you should consider living here too

German expat Christa and her husband chose to live in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, and they haven't regretted their decision. She describes what she enjoys about living in Malaysia, and some other reasons why others might consider moving there too.
 
 

A Kurdish Turk. A Dutch Canadian. An Unlikely Journey.

If you think living in a tropical country just might be your thing, take a look at the experiences of Dutch-Canadian Brenda and her Kurdish-Turk husband Mehmet, who now live in Malaysia. Brenda shares the things she likes and dislikes about living in this area of Southeast Asia, her job as an English teacher in the multicultural city of Kuala Lumpur, and some of the memories of expat life in Malaysia they'll be bringing with them when they finally leave for Canada.
 
 

Englishwoman Sharon doesn't consider herself an expat in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Having lived in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, for so long, it's no wonder she feels more at home there than when she visits the UK, the land of her birth. Sharon describes how she came to move to Malaysia, her life with her family there, and how she has truly immersed herself in the local culture.
 

Sharon

British expat Peter’s saucy look at moving to and living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Being an expat who’s British and single and living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a rewarding experience, according to Peter. Prepare to be amused at this Brit writer’s tongue-in-cheek account of some aspects of his expat life there.
 
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Peter Darling

Kim is an American expat who's enjoying living and working in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kim's work as an international school teacher helps her realize her desire to live in a country other than the United States, the land of her birth. Teaching at an international school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, brings more than just professional satisfaction. With her husband, she's also learning more about other cultures--without sacrificing too many modern comforts. Read on for some tips about expat living in the cosmopolitan yet traditional city of Kuala Lumpur.
 
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Kim Cofino

American expat Robyn is indulging her passion for food and food culture in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Living with her husband in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Robyn is an American who writes about Asian food and culture for a living. She immerses herself in the local culture by learning the language and observing the customs, among other things. Working in conjunction with her husband (who's a photographer) hardly seems like work since they both love what they do and are having a lot of fun with it--while learning many new things in Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia.
 
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Robyn Eckhardt

Albert is a Dutch expat living in the countryside in Yan-Kedah, Malaysia

Originally from the Netherlands, Albert has been a long-term resident of Yan-Kedah, Malaysia. There are many things he likes about living in the countryside, where he has his own home and where all his Malay neighbors are friendly.
 
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Albert Bohlmeijer

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