Malaysia Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Malaysia. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Malaysia.
Visas & Permits
- Introduction: Malaysian immigration requirements
- Visas for Malaysia: Temporary visas and temporary residence
- Permanent residence in Malaysia: Permanent visas and residency programmes
- Work Visas: How to apply for a work permit in Malaysia
- Malaysian citizenship: How to become a citizen of Malaysia
Jobs
- Introduction: The Malaysian job market
- Looking for work: How to find a job in Malaysia
- Job applications: Cover letters, CV's and job interviews
- Employment contracts: Your rights and responsibilities
- Working in Malaysia: Hours, culture, working conditions
- Tax number: How to register
- Social Security in Malaysia: Disability and pension
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The Malaysian housing market
- Renting: Where to look and what to consider
- Rental contracts: Deposits and rental agreements in Malaysia
- Utilities: Gas, electricity and water in Malaysia
Property
- Introduction: The Malaysian property market
- Getting started: How to find your dream property in Malaysia
- The purchasing process: Paperwork and contracts
- Additional property costs: Fees, taxes and insurance
- Financing your property: Loans and mortgages
Health
- Introduction: The Malaysian health care system
- Public health care: The Malaysian public health care system
- Private health care: Private health insurance in Malaysia
- Travel advice: Vaccinations and precautions
- Emergencies: Emergency numbers and ambulances
- Malaysian Health Services: Dentists and pharmacies
Money
- Introduction: Malaysian banks and currency
- Bank accounts: How to open a bank account in Malaysia
- Money in Malaysia: Cash, cards and ATMs
- Money transfers: How to transfer money in Malaysia and abroad
- Taxes in Malaysia: Income and other taxes
Language
- Introduction: Malay and other languages in Malaysia
- Learning Malay: How to learn the local language effectively
Telephone & Internet
- Introduction: Phone calls in Malaysia
- Fixed phone lines: Setting up a phone line in Malaysia
- Mobile phones: How to get a “handphone” in Malaysia
- Internet: How to get internet access in Malaysia
Education
- Introduction: The Malaysian education system
- Public schools: State education in Malaysia
- Private schools: Private education in Malaysia
- Higher education: Universities in Malaysia
Business
Travel & Leisure
- Introduction: Urban transportation in Malaysia
- Car rentals and driving: How safe is it to drive in Malaysia
- Pickpockets in Malaysia: How to avoid them
Culture
- Malaysian cuisine: Top local dishes
- Festivals in Malaysia: Understanding local traditions
- Things to do in Malaysia: A guide to the major cities
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad