| 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. |
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Expats in Malaysia - Interviews With People Living And Working In Malaysia
Find out what it's like for a foreigner to live in Malaysia through the eyes of expats whose interviews we feature here. This Southeast Asian country is world-famous for such things as the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and Formula 1 races in Sepang.
Industrialization aside, scenes of natural beauty abound in Malaysia's islands. Plants and animals abound in the rainforests; pristine beaches are easy to access. For many expatriates, these are only two of the reasons that enticed them to move to Malaysia and to live there.
Living in Malaysia and why you should consider living here too
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
 Peter Darling |
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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. |
 Kim Cofino |
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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. |
 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. |
 Albert Bohlmeijer |
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