bahter
Australian looking for information about Malaysia
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Lives in Ipoh, Perak
Registration: 07 December 2010
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Mm2h application by bahter
Hi all This is an overview of the continuing saga of a new mm2h application. l already have an mm2h visa but it was issued in sabah. Before I moved to the mainland I specifically asked it that was acceptable and was informed by a supervisor that it ...
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Mm2h application by bahter
Hi all This is an overview of the continuing saga of a new mm2h application. l already have an mm2h visa but it was issued in sabah. Before I moved to the mainland I specifically asked it that was acceptable and was informed by a supervisor that it ...
Thank you for your kind assistance. Putrajaya told me that they can't issue an extension to his new passport since the mm2h was issued by Kota Kinabalu in sabah. Read More
Mm2h application
Hi all This is an overview of the continuing saga of a new mm2h application. l already have an mm2h visa but it was issued in sabah. Before I moved to the mainland I specifically asked it that was acceptable and was informed by a supervisor that it ... Read More
Land office levy for mm2h holders by bahter
Hi All About 2 years ago I purchased a property in perak. I have now received the stamp duty bill and I note that there is an additional RM 10,000 levy charged on top of the other various government fees. The lawyer says it is a government fee and ...
I attended the land office today and eventually tracked down an official to explain the described levy. I am informed that mm2h holders have to purchase the right to buy a property in perak. The cost of the permission to buy the first property is ... Read More
Land office levy for mm2h holders by bahter
Hi All About 2 years ago I purchased a property in perak. I have now received the stamp duty bill and I note that there is an additional RM 10,000 levy charged on top of the other various government fees. The lawyer says it is a government fee and ...
I will attend the lawyers office this week, and the land office to try to get more information. Read More
Land office levy for mm2h holders by bahter
Hi All About 2 years ago I purchased a property in perak. I have now received the stamp duty bill and I note that there is an additional RM 10,000 levy charged on top of the other various government fees. The lawyer says it is a government fee and ...
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Land office levy for mm2h holders by bahter
Hi All About 2 years ago I purchased a property in perak. I have now received the stamp duty bill and I note that there is an additional RM 10,000 levy charged on top of the other various government fees. The lawyer says it is a government fee and ...
Many thanks for the information. I see no mention of any extra levy on that list. The lawyer tells me that it is a government fee specifically raised for buyers with mm2h pass. I will attend the lawyers office and demand to see the government ... Read More
Land office levy for mm2h holders
Hi All About 2 years ago I purchased a property in perak. I have now received the stamp duty bill and I note that there is an additional RM 10,000 levy charged on top of the other various government fees. The lawyer says it is a government fee and ... Read More
Accommodation in Malaysia: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youÂ’re new to or have not moved to Malaysia just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
I don't know about scams in renting here but there was an article in the star paper last week referring to a proposal to ensure that all foreigners must register with the jmb of a condo before taking out a lease. This subsequent registration ... Read More
Do expats still want to stay in Kuala Lumpur and Penang? by expat000
Since we live on the 40th floor 30 minutes north from the center of Kuala Lumpur we can see that it is covered in a thick gray blanket every day when southern wind is blowing and we can smell the stench of burning plastic. At Malaysia’s ...
I have had mm2h for a while now, nearly 5 years, but even though I used an agent it was a struggle. It was refused and the agent appealed, eventually approved Read More
Do expats still want to stay in Kuala Lumpur and Penang? by expat000
Since we live on the 40th floor 30 minutes north from the center of Kuala Lumpur we can see that it is covered in a thick gray blanket every day when southern wind is blowing and we can smell the stench of burning plastic. At Malaysia’s ...
Luxury, 3 seat wide buses take 3 to 4 hours from Ipoh to kl TBS bus station and Klia2 direct, cost is from 18 ringgit, about usd 4.5. Trains start at 5am and depending on which service, silver, gold, or platinum takes from 2 hours plus up to just ... Read More
Do expats still want to stay in Kuala Lumpur and Penang? by expat000
Since we live on the 40th floor 30 minutes north from the center of Kuala Lumpur we can see that it is covered in a thick gray blanket every day when southern wind is blowing and we can smell the stench of burning plastic. At Malaysia’s ...
If you have clean air as a priority may l suggest Ipoh. Has so many green spaces, mountains, even in the greater town area, an airport although currently it only serves Singapore and Indonesia, but is planning on expanding. Has an electric train ... Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in Malaysia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Malaysia. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might not ...
In ipoh have many hills and caves many of which are free, one of the best is kek look tong, massive cave, lake, monkeys, geese, and fish, very photogenic. There are also a number of eco parks that are a great easy walk and very restful, great for ... Read More
Malaysia's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Malaysia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
I live in Ipoh, rents between RM1000 and rm2000, food from RM130 for roti to perhaps rm 15, more if you attend the stembot or centre town restaurants. Forget the bus, have to use grab taxi or own car. Nice town mostly Chinese, very scenic, ... Read More
Property purchase by bahter
Hi guys, apologies if this is not the best place to ask, mods feel free to move it accordingly. My question is can a mm2h holder buy an additional property or is it necessary to sell the first one beforehand. Secondly is it straightforward to ...
Very informative, thank you Read More