How income tax works in Malaysia for expats and remote workers — tax residency rules, tax rates, territorial tax system, UK double tax agreement, DE Rantau visa, and what to do in your first year.
Everything expats need to know about Malaysian public holidays — Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Thaipusam, Deepavali, Merdeka Day and more. Including what happens to the city and how to plan around them.
Hot year-round, rainy in the afternoons, hazy in September — what Malaysia’s weather actually looks like month by month and the best time to visit KL.
What to do, in what order, across your first seven days in KL. SIM card at the airport, Touch ‘n Go card, first hawker meal, and everything else that actually matters.
Not all KL cafes are good for actual work. Here are the ones with fast WiFi, power sockets, and staff who do not mind you staying for hours.
How much does it actually cost to live in KL? Real numbers on rent, food, transport, health insurance, and entertainment from a British expat living in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysian public healthcare is not available to most expats. Here is what you actually need, what it costs, and the options I recommend after trying a few of them.
Your bank’s exchange rate is terrible. Here’s what to use instead — and how much you’ll save.
Not sponsored. Not gifted. Just the actual stuff that makes life in Kuala Lumpur work — from the ridiculous heat to the surprisingly complex postal system.