Whether you're already living in Shah Alam or preparing to move to Shah Alam, our Expat Guide to Living in Malaysia offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Shah Alam. For answers to specific questions, visit our Malaysia Forum to talk with expats in Shah Alam.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Shah Alam handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Shah Alam by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat are people's priorities in Shah Alam - 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 Shah Alam by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to Shah Alam? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Shah Alam? Help others moving to Shah Alam by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Shah Alam. If you are already living in Shah Alam, 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 ReportRetiring 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 Shah Alam by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Shah Alam? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Shah Alam by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Shah Alam? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Shah Alam? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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10 Tips for Living in Malaysia
Expats in Malaysia agree that living in Malaysia has its pros and cons. Expats love the welcoming Malay people, cultural diversity, lower cost of living and amazing food. Many find that the noisiness, dirty city streets and dangerous driving conditions can be a challenge. Where you choose to live makes a big difference in lifestyle as well.
Healthcare in Malaysia
Expats in Malaysia recommend that newcomers talk to friends and learn about the best hospitals, clinics and doctors in their area before a medical emergency arises. Plus, obtaining expat health insurance is recommended.
Moving to Malaysia
Expats are attracted to Malaysia's lower cost of living, bustling cities, multicultural vibe, climate and proximity to Singapore. Many expat retirees take advantage of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program. For others who don't qualify, visa runs become a inconvenient part of expat life that often dissuade them from staying in Malaysia long-term.
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