Your First Week in Kuala Lumpur: A Practical Guide for New Expats
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.
First-Timers
Malaysian SIM Card Guide: The Best Mobile Plans for Expats and Visitors
Malaysian mobile data costs RM 40-80 per month unlimited. Here is which SIM to get, which operator to choose, and how to sort your phone out the moment you land at KLIA.
How to Open a Bank Account in Malaysia as an Expat
Which bank to choose, what documents to bring, and what to expect. The straightforward guide to opening a Malaysian bank account as a foreign national.
Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa: The Complete Guide to the DE Rantau Nomad Pass
Everything you need to know about the Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass — who qualifies, income requirements, documents, fees, and how to apply. A plain-English guide for remote workers.
Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur: Real Numbers From an Expat in KL
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.
Getting Around Kuala Lumpur: The Complete Transport Guide for Expats
LRT, MRT, Grab, buses, the airport train — everything you need to know about getting around KL. From Touch n Go cards to the monorail, this is the transport guide I wish I had on day one.
Health Insurance for Expats in Malaysia: What You Need and What I Actually Use
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.
The KL Food Guide: What to Eat, Where to Eat It, and How Not to Look Lost at a Hawker Centre
Mamak stalls, hawker centres, roti canai at 7am, and why you will probably never want to go home. The honest guide to eating in KL.
The Best Neighbourhoods to Live in Kuala Lumpur (A Brit’s Honest Guide)
Mont Kiara, KLCC, Bangsar, Chow Kit – where should you actually live in KL? A no-nonsense guide from someone who has lived in a few of them.