expatinmalaysia
American expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 04 January 2018
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TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & customer service? by expatinmalaysia
1) The TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & their customer service - good/bad? 2) How long does installation (non-Ramadan/holiday period), as in getting them to come by to then lay cables from the riser into a flat, typically ...
I opted to stay with Unifi to just not have any more hassles for now and go from an old 10MBPS plan to a 30MBPS plan for a cheaper price. Speedtest by Oookla says right now I now have a download speed of 18.6 and an upload speed of 9+ versus 9-9.5 ... Read More
Accommodation in Malaysia: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮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 ...
so can long-term tenants who might have pets, barbecue on their patios, eat stinky foods, have noisy children, or (as in my unit) be semester-long college students who let loose on weekends. Firecrackers that are let off at festival periods in the ... Read More
Accommodation in Malaysia: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮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
Accommodation in Malaysia: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮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 ...
. ITS BEST TO AVOID BUILDINGS WHERE AIRBNB IS ALLOWEDDon鈥檛 you mean 鈥渨here AirBNB is NOT Allowed鈥�?I said its best to avoid buildings where AirBnB is allowed... Why would you want to live in a building where AirBnB is allowed? Lots ... Read More
Accommodation in Malaysia: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮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 ...
1) There are postings on FB groups regarding brazen scammers renting an AirBnB unit, pretending to be an agent or the owner and then renting it out to expats (stealing the deposit / first months rent)... ITS BEST TO AVOID BUILDINGS WHERE AIRBNB IS ... Read More
I am looking for Flatmate who can share the Condo by TeukuRidwan
Hi My current condo contract will be end on May 2019, I am looking for Flatmate who can share 1 unit together, I am clean and I like clean flatmate. I prefer in Bangsar Area, Bukit Bintang, KLCC and KL sentral Area or the area which easy to get ...
SORRY, I now just noticed your email - will do :) "Dear expatinmalaysia, I invite you to create an advert for each room. Best regards, Victoria Share your expatriate experience!" Read More
I am looking for Flatmate who can share the Condo by TeukuRidwan
Hi My current condo contract will be end on May 2019, I am looking for Flatmate who can share 1 unit together, I am clean and I like clean flatmate. I prefer in Bangsar Area, Bukit Bintang, KLCC and KL sentral Area or the area which easy to get ...
Hello TeukuRidwan, Welcome to 禁漫天堂 :) You may have higher chances of finding a flatmate by posting a free ad under the Flat share in Kuala Lumpur category in the Housing section of the website. Also, do have a look at the offers already ... Read More
TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & customer service? by expatinmalaysia
1) The TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & their customer service - good/bad? 2) How long does installation (non-Ramadan/holiday period), as in getting them to come by to then lay cables from the riser into a flat, typically ...
"There may be a charge for laying the surface cable as the standard free installation includes a certain distance. The cable is just attached to the wall so completely visible and a bit unsightly." Ohhh... As someone a bit ignorant on ... Read More
TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & customer service?
1) The TIME Internet 100Mbps fibre MYR99 plan reliability & their customer service - good/bad? 2) How long does installation (non-Ramadan/holiday period), as in getting them to come by to then lay cables from the riser into a flat, typically ... Read More
Best Bank for the MM2H Fixed Deposit (for Americans)? by expatinmalaysia
My MM2H has been approved and I was told by my agent that as an American citizen, there are really only 3 banks who will want to deal with me for the FD: HSBC, Maybank and one other bank who's name I forget. What are the pluses and minuses of ...
I assume that I DON'T have to file Malaysia tax returns on the interest and if there were any taxes due, they would just withhold it? I might want to also use a local account to bill clients (all non-Malaysian & I deal in USD) as otherwise ... Read More
Best Bank for the MM2H Fixed Deposit (for Americans)?
My MM2H has been approved and I was told by my agent that as an American citizen, there are really only 3 banks who will want to deal with me for the FD: HSBC, Maybank and one other bank who's name I forget. What are the pluses and minuses of ... Read More