Cost of Living in Malaysia: How Much Do Expats Need Per Month?
What you can expect to pay each month in one of Southeast Asia’s best kept secrets.
Moving to Malaysia: A Guide for Expats to Live Here
A Brazilian expat’s hands-on guide to moving to Malaysia: the visa routes (spouse pass, Employment Pass, and the revamped MM2H), what the move actually costs in ringgit, and where to settle, from Penang to Selangor.
How to Get a Work Permit (Work Pass) in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Employment Pass (EP) is the main work permit for skilled expats, covering three categories based on salary and seniority. This guide explains how to apply, what your employer needs to do, and what changed in the June 2026 overhaul.
An Expat’s Guide to Finding Work in Malaysia
Finding work in Malaysia as an expat requires the right credentials, a valid employment pass, and a clear strategy for where to look. This guide covers job portals, industries hiring expats, salary expectations, and the latest visa requirements.
Popular Insurance Companies for Expats in Malaysia
Malaysia has plenty of insurers for expats, from global names like Cigna, Aetna, and IMG to local players like Prudential and Great Eastern. International plans travel with you; local plans cost 30 to 50 percent less but cover only Malaysia.
The Complete Guide to Dating in Malaysia as an Expat
From meeting people to picking a place to go, this guide reveals everything about the once taboo subject.
Networking in Malaysia: How to Connect to the Right People
In Malaysia, who you know often opens more doors than what you know. This guide covers the most effective ways to build your network here, from KL expat Facebook groups and LinkedIn to in-person events and volunteering.
A Complete Overview of Malaysia’s Healthcare System
Malaysia’s healthcare is excellent and English-friendly, but foreigners skip the subsidized public rates Malaysians pay, and since 2025 private care for non-citizens carries a 6% service tax. Here is how each system works and what it costs an expat.
The Complete Guide to Online Dating in Malaysia
Malaysians are generally shy and wouldn’t just approach someone who catches their eye. They are more likely to hit someone up online, which is why … Read more
The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best VPN for Malaysia
VPNs are not banned in Malaysia and are widely used by expats for security on public Wi-Fi and to access geo-blocked home-country content. This guide covers how VPNs work, how to choose one, and which paid options perform best in Malaysia.
Car Insurance in Malaysia: A Complete Buying Guide
Car insurance is legally required in Malaysia before you can renew your road tax. This guide covers the three coverage types, what drives your premium, how to buy, and what to do when you need to make a claim.
Getting a Malaysian Driving License: Documents, Tests, and Renewals
Getting a Malaysian driving license involves driving school, a theory test, and a road test. As of May 2025, direct license conversion is limited to MM2H holders, diplomats, and ASEAN nationals; most expats must go through the full process.
