Abubakar Bala — Make sure you’re not crossing boundaries Abubakar Bala is a research assistant at a university in Malaysia, where he has been working on artificial intelligence and machine prediction/predictive maintenance. He’s also trying to take the same model into healthcare in predicting/classifying diseases, specifically cancer. He lived and studied in Saudi Arabia before moving to Malaysia to continue his studies. Stuff we […] Written by Other Expats June 13, 2021February 22, 2022
Mbeke Waseme — How to live abroad successfully Our guest on this episode is Mbeke Waseme, a management coach, international education consultant, photographer, yoga instructor, and writer. Her books include “Make the changes, feel the joy” and “How to work and live abroad successfully.” We discuss her experiences being a Black expat in Malaysia and being Jamaican in Ghana, where she currently resides. […] Written by Other Expats May 2, 2021February 22, 2022
How about now? I’m almost a hundred per cent certain that former Miss Universe Malaysia, Samantha Katie James, was surprised at the predominantly negative reactions she received online from her comments. Her surprise will not have been from the negative reactions but that people condemned her thoughts that are supposed to be a shared idea in the community […] Written by Other Expats June 3, 2020February 22, 2022
Video – How to file your personal income tax in Malaysia as an expat 2019 A video step-by-step guide to accompany our earlier post about how to file your personal income tax in Malaysia in 2019 as an expat or foreigner. We highlight the personal income tax rate for foreigners and expats, how to get your income tax number from Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN or the Inland Revenue Board […] Written by Other Expats March 26, 2019March 8, 2022
Lifestyle Travel Amanda Bates of The Black Expat talks how you expat We recently caught up with Amanda Bates, founder and editor-in-chief of The Black Expat, which highlights the international experiences of black people in diaspora around the world. Amanda, who is also a high education and student affairs counsellor, talks about her inspiration for The Black Expat and some of the community’s plans for the future. […]
Travel 3 things to do during the next long holiday weekend One of our favourite things about living in Malaysia is the (almost) abundant long weekend holidays. Even on those that are not so long, we suspect many people just take a few additional days off work to extend the holidays. If you’re interested in exploring a change of scenery, here are three things you can […]
Blogs Contribution Travel Paying for your parents’ vacation in Malaysia Malaysia has always been an Arab favorite as far as vacation spots go, especially for those coming from the Gulf countries, and for good reason: it’s a Muslim country, for one, which means that they have the option to go full Khaleeji appearance-wise and not be called out on it (in fact, it’s common to […]
Contribution For black women – merely existing and refusing to bow down is enough Dear black woman, Like you, I am painfully aware of the high price tag of black womanhood. In a world heavily hijacking our looks (see here, or here) while hating us, we’re often bound to fall prey to self-esteem issues which then become a daily struggle. As a dark-skinned woman, I was either completely excluded from the mainstream […]
Blogs Contribution Changing the Narrative [of the Black Immigrant] With my backpack tossed aside and my stomach grumbling, I made my way to the kitchen to participate in one of my most cherished pastimes: gorging myself with Nigerian food. I was in high school and after a long day of school and extracurricular activities, I appreciated coming home to my family around the dinner […]
Blogs Contribution Travel Paying for your parents’ vacation in Malaysia Malaysia has always been an Arab favorite as far as vacation spots go, especially for those coming from the Gulf countries, and for good reason: it’s a Muslim country, for one, which means that they have the option to go full Khaleeji appearance-wise and not be called out on it (in fact, it’s common to […]
Guide Home internet and broadband for expats in Malaysia You get to choose from three major internet providers. That is not a lot of options but it’s better than when there was just TM. What home internet plans can and should you get? How do you get home internet in Malaysia? How much does home internet cost in Malaysia? Your home internet provider choice […]
Guide Transfer Car Ownership for Expats in Malaysia – Puspakom, JPJ, and Insurance As an expat in Malaysia, you may be looking for more ways to get around without having to rely on the not-so-convenient Grab all the time. If you are going to be in the country for a long time, getting your own vehicle may be the best option. The next thing may be deciding whether […]
Blogs Guide Video – How to file your personal income tax in Malaysia as an expat 2019 A video step-by-step guide to accompany our earlier post about how to file your personal income tax in Malaysia in 2019 as an expat or foreigner. We highlight the personal income tax rate for foreigners and expats, how to get your income tax number from Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN or the Inland Revenue Board […]
Career Get your career profile in order before you apply for that job Whether you’re actively job hunting or you’ve found your dream career, keeping your professional profile updated is something everyone should always practice. Why? What if someone needs your updated profile to nominate or recommend you for an award? Or even just positioning yourself as an expert in your industry. Or in case of the worst, […]
Career 10 tips to make your job search in Malaysia easier Fresh out of college and on a job search or thinking of a career change? If the answer is yes, and if you’re an Other Expat, go ahead and capitalize on the things I’ve learned as an Other Expat myself. I’ve been on both sides – in my previous life job, I interviewed candidates, many of […]
Career How to file your personal income tax — a step-by-step guide If you’re an Other Expat like us, you have likely hit the wall of confusion that is filing your income tax. While there are some of us fortunate enough to have efficient HR departments that take care of everything, many of us still have to rough it out and do it ourselves. We know the […]
Opinion I promised a few people an FAQ. This is that FAQ If you’re African and out of the continent, I’m sure you’ve been asked at least one of these questions or something similar about Africa or your country. I created this post so that you don’t have to answer those questions repeatedly. If you have other frequently asked questions, let us know and we’ll add them […]
Podcast Felix Tabenda – Tell the world who we are Felix Tabenda—Cameroonian and a Lead Finance Analyst at an MNC in Malaysia—talks to Other Expats about moving from Cameroon to the UAE and now, Malaysia.
Podcast Al Ibrahim: You’d have to be really good, really fast or really nice In the first week of December, we managed to convince Al Ibrahim to re-record an interview we recorded a month earlier. After listening to that session while editing, we realized it could be better. So, we reached out to the awesome audio producers at The Small Room to help out, then we got Al to join […]