jaapk2002
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Registration: 26 March 2025
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Taxes for expats in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Malaysia, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
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International Driving License by eathenHunt
Hello "I have a valid international driving license from India. I am not a tourist—I live and work here. Am I allowed to drive here using my international license, which is valid for one year?"
@free2dMy guess is at JPJ.This is what AI said:To convert a foreign driving license in Penang (Malaysia), you'll need to visit a Road Transport Department (JPJ) office and submit your application along with required documents, including a valid ... Read More
Malaysia, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Malaysia, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
In the nineties I left for Malaysia as a bachelor with 10 catron boxes and planned to stay there on a three year contract. After 9 years I left with a wife, two daughters and a 40 ft container.As for integration I met many good people when going out ... Read More
Access to Suspended Public Bank Account from Overseas by asifsheq
Hello fellow members,I hope some of you can shed some light on the questions I have below.I left Malaysia last year, but my bank account with Public Bank remained active. I had some funds in the account and even received a bonus this year, which was ...
Banking in Asia is a bit "behind". I have an account in Malaysia as well as in Ipoh. Both set to inactive due to the fact they had not been accessed in a long time. Bangkok Bank wants me to come by their headoffice in Bangkok. (I have no plans of ... Read More
International Driving License by eathenHunt
Hello "I have a valid international driving license from India. I am not a tourist—I live and work here. Am I allowed to drive here using my international license, which is valid for one year?"
Noticed this topic and had to reply about a funny experience I had while living in Ipoh 25 years ago.While taking a right turn I hit a red light. I noticed it too late and it was my own fault. Sure enough 100 meters further was a road block.The ... Read More
MM2H and foreign income tax exemption. by ralfs
Can anyone confirm if you are foreign income tax exempt if you live in Malaysia under the MM2H program?
As far as I know everyone residing in Malaysia needs to pay income tax. However, there are countries with home Malaysia has a double tax treaty. England being one of them: ... Read More
Swiss pension in Malaysia by jaapk2002
Just wondering if there are some Swiss pensioners present who live in Malaysia.Do you receive Swiss pension paid in Switzerland or on a Malaysia bankaccountWhere do you pay your taxes and roughly what %Do you need to provide evidence of these ...
Hi David,Thanks for your reply. MOst of the info I found as well, but it is good to see this summary.I am mainly interested in personal experiences. Of course I am looking for the "cheapest" and "easiest" solution. Since CH is charging via ... Read More
Swiss pension in Malaysia
Just wondering if there are some Swiss pensioners present who live in Malaysia.Do you receive Swiss pension paid in Switzerland or on a Malaysia bankaccountWhere do you pay your taxes and roughly what %Do you need to provide evidence of these ... Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi Fred,I am originally from Holland lived in Thailand as well. Prostitution does not shock me.Criminality is on the decline, but of course present as it is in any major city. The time of bar hopping I left behind me a couple of years ago. ... Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Lived in Ipoh from 1996-2005. When I came back in 2017 I thought it was the last time. Yes, my wife is from Perak, but it did not grab me as much as it used to.Last month I joined my wife. KL was okay. Hectic as always. Ipoh was unrecognisable. ... Read More
Retirement in Malaysia by MatthiasDT
Hi all,I am Matthias from Germany and I want to find a nice place to retire in two years. Where is a German Community I could join? Which places shoud I visit in my next holidays to find a German Community? Are there any in the Highlands or in a ...
I would sugest to contact the Malaysian-German Society.https://mgs.org.my/Regards,Jan. Read More