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lorgnette01

lorgnette01

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American expat in Malaysia

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American

Registration: 28 October 2011

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lorgnette01 replied to a thread
13 years ago
kentonell

Living as a retired but only 31 years old... Help please!!! by kentonell

Hi all, I new to the forum and have read many very interessting threads. I have a question that I hope someone has an answer to and I also hope the webmasters put it in the right category if I get it wrong. Me and my wife, both Swedish nationals, ...

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Are you eligible for MM2H? Read More

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13 years ago
TS2011

New commers family to Kl in July 2012 by TS2011

We have two children who will be in primary grade 3 and 4, by the next academic year 2012/2013. We are Egyptian/Canadian nationals. Children have been in English speaking schools in Egypt (Chauifat).We noted that comparable schools in KL, are very ...

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Recommend one of you travel ahead and visit the various communities rather than decide based on residence and school from online replies and research. Many sites are not updated regularly You might prefer other East or West Malaysian states for a ... Read More

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13 years ago
izmirian

How's life in Korea as an expat? I am planning to move to Korea... by izmirian

I know how critical decision is this as a Turkish. Different culture, different language, different understanding. And I am so wondering about the expats' ideas about living in Korea. Please share your ideas with me... I would be so grateful for ...

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1. Most Koreans speak English. Being busy Koreans, they dislike having to pause, take time in their schedule to do so. Recommend that foreigners modify their language into simple, less wordy phases rather than use correct grammatical paragraphs. ... Read More

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13 years ago
Mafeima1756127

Want to make some new friends in Korea. by Mafeima1756127

Hello ! My name is Mafei. I come from China. From next month , I will start to work in Korea as a Chinese teacher. I hope to make some new friends in Korea. I like music , travel and reading books. I also enjoy cooking. Learning language is also my ...

lorgnette01

Make genuine rather than casual friends -SK network bond is strong, highly extensive- comparable to blood family-a way to discover local secrets to enjoy SK is through the network. Read More

lorgnette01 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ncl09

Agency Fees for Helper by ncl09

Hello there - Anybody has an idea how much the agency fees to get a helper are. I been asked for approximately $980 SIN Dollars plus any relocation expense of the maid. Is this what the market is going for? Thanks

lorgnette01

...it depends so call around a few agencies for quotes and verify agency costs vs services provided eg., maids change within 2 weeks if unsuitable, experienced vs inexperienced helper etc Read More

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13 years ago
nadirhassan

Small Business in Malaysia by nadirhassan

Dear All I need some advice. What kind of business can an expat start / acquire in order to settle in Malaysia. I have limited savings RM 250,000. Thanks

lorgnette01

I recommend lots of research before considering such a move. A probable scenario: Likely you need one, how and where will you look for local partners? How will you build trust? Do you have a foreign company you could open a branch? What ... Read More

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13 years ago
izmirian

How's life in Korea as an expat? I am planning to move to Korea... by izmirian

I know how critical decision is this as a Turkish. Different culture, different language, different understanding. And I am so wondering about the expats' ideas about living in Korea. Please share your ideas with me... I would be so grateful for ...

lorgnette01

Korea and Koreans. If you have an adventurous spirit, the culture is amazing- truly the old merges into the modern in many aspects of their lives. People: a main difference is that most Japanese people can be reserve yet polite to strangers. ... Read More

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13 years ago
tongpool

I am Thai, Can I bring my car to use in Malaysia by tongpool

I have transfered work place to Malaysia. Does any one know can I bring my car to use in Malaysia.

lorgnette01

1. call around- a few International Insurance covers comprehensive for multi-countries. Read More

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13 years ago
ronio.ron

KL Car Rental (long term) by ronio.ron

Hi, Have read few posts regarding renting car in KL. I am curious to know that when I land up in KL next month can I... a. Acquire a new driving licence (learning - i guess for first 2 yrs) within first 2-3 mnths. I have an indian driving licence ...

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To mobilize- I suggest you apply for International Driving licence in your country-should be instantly approved if you have a local valid DL . Many car rental agencies accept IDL in Malaysia--you can drive for a year- while applying for Malaysian ... Read More

lorgnette01 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Papasse

I urgently need a Job in kl by Papasse

Customer service, Guest relation or Sales Coordinator. Contact me please on didier.pas@hotmail.com

lorgnette01

Have you tried French consul in KL? http://www.ambafrance-my.org/ Read More