Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Kuala Lumpur, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Bank Accounts
You’ll see some familiar names in the banking industry in KL – Citibank, HSBC, Deutsche Bank and ABN Amro all have branches here. For convenience however, local banks dominate the scene... read more
Financial Planning
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself working in Malaysia on the equivalent of a London salary with allowances on top for your car, house, children’s education and flight home, you’ll... read more
Offshore Accounts
This type of account is popular with expats as it offers a tax-effective way of managing your finances while you’re not resident in your home country. Not all countries treat offshore... read more
Taxation
Malaysia’s tax year runs from January to December and expats pay tax on income earned in Malaysia. Income from overseas is not subject to Malaysian income tax. Expats are considered... read more
Legal Issues
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy and the King is elected for a five-year term from the sultans of the nine states of Peninsular Malaysia. The King is the nominal Head of State and... read more
Crime
KL expats are generally a law abiding lot – in general professionals in their 30s and 40s are statistically unlikely to be involved in crime either as victims or perpetrators. That’s not... read more
