Podcast Ngonidzashe Jokomo — It’s your time to make a life for yourself Ngonidzashe Jokomo is our guest on this episode of the Other Expats podcast. Ngonidzashe is a knowledge specialist at a leading online trading platform in Kuala Lumpur and also runs the fashion and printing label mhazilife. mhazilife works on custom T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, baseball/trucker/flat caps, football/futsal/badminton jersey printing, as well as personal and corporate orders. […] April 4, 2021February 22, 2022
Podcast In conversation with… Dadje Valere “When you travel in a country, the first thing you should do is try to understand and adapt to the culture…” says our guest on this episode of the Other Expats podcast—Dadje Valere, French-speaking Camerounian, and instrument and control engineer, who has been in Malaysia since 2009. Dadje talks about how he integrates into society, […] October 29, 2019February 22, 2022
Podcast In conversation with Halima Attahiru This episode of the Other Expats podcast features Halima Attahiru, from Nigeria, and currently a revenue management/subject matter expert. I think that it is interesting that many other expats in Malaysia don’t associate with locals. Does anyone else think that maybe that could help adjust the perception that Malaysians have of foreigners, maybe? People (mostly) […] October 5, 2019February 22, 2022
Podcast Introducing Zainab Olamiji… and how different are jobs from careers? Who’s Zainab Olamiji? Why did she go from studying medicine to being a business development manager? Are jobs and careers the same thing? Or just how different are they? Did our parents care about their jobs or their careers? You’d have to listen to find out. This episode of the Other Expats podcast was produced […] February 19, 2019March 8, 2022
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 […] September 21, 2018March 8, 2022
Podcast Maysoun Mustafa – Be open to experiences “Be open to experiences, be open to meeting new people and, it might seem creepy at times, but just smile. Smile at strangers, smile at whoever…because you never know how a simple smile can affect someone in whatever they’re going through with their day or life…” In this episode, Maysoun Mustafa, researcher and plant biologist, […] April 9, 2018March 8, 2022
Podcast Usman Garba – Just get your foot in the door We met Usman Garba at his place in February for a one-on-one interview, where he talks about his experiences in Malaysia, turning down two job offers for a chance to work with Google and then losing that opportunity, taking a pre-sales job to get his foot in the door and the “two-second rule”. He also […] March 14, 2018March 8, 2022
Lifestyle Dealing with other expat challenges So, you’re an Other Expat and considering moving to Malaysia for work. Here are a few things you should know. First, you need to understand that whatever country you go to, you’ll have your share of challenges that you need to overcome. Secondly, everyone has their own unique challenges and experiences. Just ask the Black […] August 28, 2017March 8, 2022
Lifestyle 6 pro tips for hiking in Kuala Lumpur Hiking is one thing you have to try at least once while you’re in Malaysia. 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 […] June 13, 2017March 8, 2022
