Lifestyle 6 pro tips for hiking in Kuala Lumpur As an Other Expat living in Kuala Lumpur, whenever there is an opportunity to try something new, there are a few things we have to consider, and unfortunately, the reality of it is that they’re not all pleasant. Will I be able to afford it? How about transportation, and who can I go with? And the most […] Written by Other Expats 13 June 201731 December 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lifestyle Beat homesickness – 10 tips make the most of Kuala Lumpur Feeling homesick, lonely or just bored in Kuala Lumpur? Whether you’re new in town or have been here for a while, these are all common “ailments” of Other Expats like us. If you’re feeling this way, here are a few reminders and tips to make your stay here a little more enjoyable and comfortable. GET TO KNOW […] Written by Other Expats 29 May 201728 December 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Faithful Anere – Getting past the misconceptions “It’s impossible to get a job in Malaysia”. “You can’t have a bank account here!” “Debit/credit cards?! Are you crazy? That’s impossible!” I’ve heard it all. As other expats in Malaysia, we’ll have to admit it is difficult to do any of those things here—sometimes, however, not more difficult than other countries, or even back […] Written by Other Expats 27 May 201726 December 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Written by Other Expats 19 May 201726 December 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Career How to file your 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 challenges […] Written by Other Expats 18 May 201726 December 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Written by Other Expats 18 May 201718 May 2017 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lifestyle Ready, set, cycling in Kuala Lumpur! Kuala Lumpur is a great destination for many things—the wide variety of local food, the amazing Petronas twin towers, the sights and many more. It is not the best place to be if you’re an avid cyclist. The number of cyclists has grown in the last couple of years as more people recognize the health […] Written by Chukwudi Barrah 9 April 201726 December 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Travel Surviving a holiday in Bangkok – tips for the non-traveller If you’re a boring (and a scaredly cat) like me about travelling, here are some tips to coax you out of your small, tiny world and into the big one Written by Other Expats 24 March 201625 December 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
