Are you an expat living in Malaysia?

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There’s no one-size-fits-all rule for settling into expat life in a new country, but here are a few helpful articles and personal stories that may help make your move a little easier.

Interview with Emily – an American expat living in Malaysia

Emily is originally from the USA. She travels across Asia with her young family. After living in South Korea for over 5 years, they decided it was time for a new challenge. They now find themselves building a new life in the much warmer Malaysia. Emily currently stays at home raising their young… Read more

Interview with Marvin – a local international back in Malaysia

Marvin is an engineer in the oil and gas industry. As a result of his work for Shell International, he and his wife have spent many years travelling around the world and experiencing its myriad cultures. Now, they have returned home to Malaysia, a place every bit as vibrant and multicultural as… Read more

Interview with Nicola – a British expat in Malaysia

Nicola is a British expat who moved out to the small Malaysian city of Johor in 2014 when her husband took up a job at one of the town’s university campuses. Her family has also lived in Singapore and Saudi Arabia, but she says the biggest plus of living in Malaysia is the opportunity to immerse… Read more

Interview with Michael – an American expat living in Malaysia

Michael is an American expat who has been living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, since October 2014.He’s there on a short-term contract and transferred to Malaysia with his American employer.Michael tells us about the city’s food scene and grabbing any opportunity to travel with both hands.About Michael… Read more

Interview with Anna – an Australian expat living in Malaysia

Anna is an Australian expat living in Malaysia. Having lived in a number of countries around the world, due to the nature of her husband’s work (he’s a British diplomat), Anna relocated to Kuala Lumpur with her husband and young son in 2012. They have since welcomed a little girl to their family… Read more

Interview with Michele – an American expat living in Malaysia

Michele is an American expat living in Malaysia. She moved from Austen, Texas, to the island of Penang with her husband and three children when he was transferred with his company. Michele has embraced her expat experience with a positive attitude and has enjoyed exploring her new city and the good… Read more

Having a baby in Malaysia

In this article, Expat Arrivals expert Ann Kaufman shares her experiences of having a baby in Malaysia. This fascinating piece, which is sure to assuage any fears that expecting expats might be feeling, has Ann tell us about how she was able to cope with the challenges of having a baby in a… Read more

Interview with Bill and Randee – Canadian expats living in Malaysia

Bill and Randee, a Canadian couple living in Malaysia, turned a tiny stint abroad into over two decades of living and learning. Randee wrangles in fellow expats as the Membership Director for the Canadian Association of Malaysia (CAM), while Bill puts in his time at a major oil and gas company.Read… Read more

Interview with Johanna – an Irish expat living in Malaysia

Johanna is originally from Ireland but has lived a nomadic existence abroad since 1993. Currently based in Kuala Lumpur, she is married to a Dane and has three children. She writes freelance features and has contributed articles to The Irish Times, The Weekly Telegraph and numerous consumer… Read more

Interview with Ann – an American expat in Malaysia

Ann and her husband left the United States to follow a job opportunity in Kuala Lumpur. Here, she talks about her impressions of the city, gives some insights into the quality of healthcare in Malaysia, and describes her experiences with the expat community there.She has also published an article… Read more

Interview with Katrina – a Scottish expat living in Malaysia

Katrina, a Scottish expat living in Malaysia, pays the bills by advising foreigners on the finer points of life in Malaysia.Read more about Malaysia in the Expat Arrivals Malaysia country guide, or read more expat experiences in Malaysia.About KatrinaQ: Where are you originally from? … Read more

Interview with Lakshmi – an Indian expat living in Malaysia

Lakshmipriya used to be a busy HR professional who loved to learn and coach people, guide and lead projects across borders, and feel energised by the myriad challenges that come with being a regional-level business partner... Today, she dons multiple avatars – a mom to two lovely little girls,… Read more

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