Expat Guide to Living in Kuala Lumpur
Whether you're already living in Kuala Lumpur or preparing to move to Kuala Lumpur, our Expat Guide to Living in Malaysia offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Kuala Lumpur. For answers to specific questions, visit our Malaysia Forum to talk with expats in Kuala Lumpur.

Culture Shock in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A British expat in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia describes her experiences settling into life there. Navigating the urban jungle and dealing with her husband's medical emergency were a real test, but her friends and neighbors were a big help.
More Culture Shock Reports for Kuala Lumpur
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Kuala Lumpur handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Kuala Lumpur:Living Overseas Report
What are people's priorities in Kuala Lumpur - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Kuala Lumpur by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas Report
More Moving to Kuala Lumpur Reports
What should you take with you when you move to Kuala Lumpur? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Kuala Lumpur? Below are some of the responses from expats in Kuala Lumpur:
Reviews of Schools in Kuala Lumpur
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Kuala Lumpur. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Kuala Lumpur:
Submit an International School Review
Dream vs. Reality Report
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Kuala Lumpur. If you are already living in Kuala Lumpur, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportOverseas Retirement Report
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Kuala Lumpur by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHaving a Baby in Kuala Lumpur Reports
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Kuala Lumpur? Below are some of the reports from expats in Kuala Lumpur:
Working Abroad Report
What's it like to find a job in Kuala Lumpur? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Kuala Lumpur? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
Submit a Working Abroad Report







