Expat Guide to Living in Ipoh

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Ipoh handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Ipoh by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Ipoh - 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 Ipoh by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Ipoh? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Ipoh? Help others moving to Ipoh by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Ipoh

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Ipoh. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Ipoh:

Ipoh in Ipoh, Malaysia

Ipoh International School in Ipoh, Malaysia

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Ipoh. If you are already living in Ipoh, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas 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 Ipoh by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Ipoh? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Ipoh by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working in Ipoh Reports

What's it like to find a job in Ipoh? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Ipoh? Below are some of the reports from expats in Ipoh:

Working in Ipoh, Malaysia

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