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5/14/2001 07:19 EST
Hello my name is Shauna and i am from Canada and have been living here for 4 months with my daughter who is 2 and one half. I am coaching the National Synchronized swim team for Malaysia and am living in Sri Petaling. I have had a very hard time meeting people and feel very isolated. i am here on a two year contract and would love some help to feel more a part of this place. Please any suggestions would be appreciated. Shauna
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5/28/2001 07:16 EST
" Hi Shauna, I understand how you feel. I had a tough time meeting people too when I first came to Malaysia 18 years ago from England. Have you heard of the AWA (American Womens Association)?. Its a great place to meet people who are expats like you and to make new friends. There is a similar association for British women. Sorry I don''t have the KL addresses to give you now (only the Penang ones - where I am living) but will find out for you - mail me. "
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5/29/2001 18:04 EST
" Hi, Shauna You should join the AAM, the American Association of Malaysia. We take all nationalities despite the name. There are a lot of regular and special activities and a splendid monthly magazine. I know it''s splendid because I write the financial column therein! Let me know if you have difficulty finding them, and I''ll have them get in touch with you by email. Lance ""Art is the lie that makes us realize the truth."" - Pablo Picasso "
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5/31/2001 09:49 EST
Lance...is the AAM the same as the AWA or a different organisation??? If its different could you give me the details?? Thanks.
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6/4/2001 04:34 EST
" Hi Shauna. I''m Canadian, too, and must admit joining the American Association is the furthest thing from my mind. There is also a Canadian Association and Canadian Women''s Association. I don''t think they are as active as the American Association, but also probably not as expensive. I haven''t joined either, but I believe you can get info at the Canadian High Commission (on Jalan Ampang, across from the Nikko Hotel). There is also Ibu family resource group - basically for anybody with kids, from any country. I''ve been here almost five months and must admit I''m starting to feel isolated, too. We just moved out to Tropicana, which makes it hard to get out as the taxis don''t come by this way much, and we only have one car. *sigh* So I know how you feel. Feel free to email me, just make sure to put something about expat exchange in the subject line (I mostly get junk in that account and sometimes get overzealous deleting things!). Good luck! "
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6/7/2001 22:52 EST
" The American Association of Malaysia is different. You can find them at 15 Jalan WIckham off Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 KL, tel 03-4251-9610. Tell ''em I sent you. As of this writing, Friday 8 July, we''re having a TGIF get-together at Moussandra''s lower level at the KL Plaza from 1800 on. Lance "
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10/6/2001 07:56 EST
" Hi Shauna! This is my first peek at this forum since I came back from Austria 5 months back. You''ve probably made some friends by now but do feel free to write to me. I''m available and just round a few corners from you in PJ(I live near the International Islamic University (IUI) Matriculation Centre). Believe me, I know how it''s like dealing with the lack of transport in KL/PJ. Been there, done that and am doing it once again. Sigh... I was a (t)railing(!) spouse for 2 years and it was not always easy. Take care, CC PS: The sync swimmers did well! "
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mshiekman
From: United States
6/9/2002 05:20 EST
does your organization have any branches in the capital city of Johar? This is for a young American planning to move there. mshiekman@aol.com
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mshiekman
From: United States
6/9/2002 05:22 EST
Does your organization have a branch in the capital city of Johar? This is for a young American about to move there. Thanks.
mshiekman@aol.com
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mshiekman
From: United States
6/9/2002 05:25 EST
Does the AAM have anything for a young American moving 3 hours away from KL to the capital city of Johar? Thanks.
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swedeskin
From: Malaysia
6/26/2002 07:46 EST
Sorry to be the one who breaks this to you.
JOhor is not three hours away. Try five hours.
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