Mmiki9
South African expat in Malaysia
Forum posts
40
Contacts
3
About me
South African, Married
Lives in George Town, Penang
Speaks English Afrikaans
Registration: 22 June 2016
Activity
From South Africa by Mmiki9
My husband and I arrived in Penang last week . Any South Africans on this forum
Thank you Read More
From South Africa
My husband and I arrived in Penang last week . Any South Africans on this forum Read More
Will RM7000 enough 2 Pensioners by Mmiki9
My husband and I are retired and want to live in Penang Will RM7000 be enough to live from including rent, medical, food ect We do not live or eat extravacant, in fact we need very little We would like to rent a town house/ house in a good area, as ...
Apologies my mistake. We will be in Penang permantly next month. Our currency in South Africa is 4 times lower than MYR. We live comfortable at the moment in SA but due to curency conversion will have to cut down considerably. We can only afford ... Read More
Will RM7000 enough 2 Pensioners by Mmiki9
My husband and I are retired and want to live in Penang Will RM7000 be enough to live from including rent, medical, food ect We do not live or eat extravacant, in fact we need very little We would like to rent a town house/ house in a good area, as ...
Pse convert your breakdown and total to MYR Read More
Will RM7000 enough 2 Pensioners by Mmiki9
My husband and I are retired and want to live in Penang Will RM7000 be enough to live from including rent, medical, food ect We do not live or eat extravacant, in fact we need very little We would like to rent a town house/ house in a good area, as ...
Thank you for your reply. We have MM2H. Where can we get affordable med insurance. Will I be able to get a furnished house/duplex for R2000/R2500 where dog is allowed. Read More
Will RM7000 enough 2 Pensioners
My husband and I are retired and want to live in Penang Will RM7000 be enough to live from including rent, medical, food ect We do not live or eat extravacant, in fact we need very little We would like to rent a town house/ house in a good area, as ... Read More
Do you speak Malay? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Malay is essential for a successful integration in Malaysia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Malay? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
Thank you for your advice. I was in Penang for a month and now back in my country. There are a few things that I will have to get use to in Malaysia. Almost all toilets are wet and messy. But at least I feel safe in your country. Penang must realise ... Read More
Cost of living in Malaysia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Malaysia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Thank you for your interest. We stayed in Penang for a month in order to find out the cost of living in Malaysia. As our currency is almost four times less than in your country, we will have to downscale to a normal landed property when in ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hi Just to mention we are 60 Yr old pensioners who qualified with the MYR 150 000 option Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
Hi. I think u will be able to do it yourself if you stay in KL to be near the office where you lodge your visa. I am from South Africa and my fix deposit funds had to come over in USD before it could be coverted into Ringgit. Cause our country do ... Read More
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) by Hansson
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Visa was initially introduced as a Retirement Visa for foreigners interested in moving to and settling in Malaysia. Basically it is a 10 year Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry that allows you to go and come as ...
I am in Penang for the second week now. Will only get my pp stamped net week. I think you can be safe to work on two weeks. Not all countries work in Ringgit. It took us 5 days for the transfer One more day to open bank account and one day to do ... Read More
Do you speak Malay? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Malay is essential for a successful integration in Malaysia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Malay? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
I will be in Malaysia on Wednesday to register my MM2H and to look for rental property Read More
Do you speak Malay? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Malay is essential for a successful integration in Malaysia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Malay? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
What NOT to do in Malaysia What do you people perceive as rude or offencive? In our country it is rude to put your finger in your ear, nose and mouth in public or To spit in public or to to do the reverse gear mucus suck Unknowingly a person can ... Read More
steps that I need to take to retire in Bali? visa requirements by fifitadog
Hi Can anyone tell me the steps that I need to take to retire in Bali?
I am looking for Hansson for advice re MM2H Malaysia verses Indonesia Read More
Is a South African driving license accepted in Malaysia? by Jaco101
Hello all, I will be relocating to KL in Jan '17 from South Africa. Would anyone know if a South African driving license is accepted and if not what is the correct process to follow to get a Malaysian driving license? Thanks for the advice!
Hi Jaco. I am from Cape Town and will relocate to KL in Feb. Enquire at any AA office who can help you with international drivers licence. You will find a AA offices at any major shopping centre. Otherwise all this info is available on Google ... Read More