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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General Medical Care
Malaysia has both public and private healthcare, but as an expat you’re unlikely to use the former. It’s targeted towards Malaysians and, other than doctors, staff rarely speak English.... read more
Health Insurance
This isn’t mandatory for expats, apart for those who fall under the MM2H programme (see p.49) who must have health insurance for themselves and any dependents as a condition of their... read more
Donor Cards
Organ donation is managed by the National Transplant Resource Centre based at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. It’s not a common practice in Malaysia, with only 25 organ donors in 2007, although... read more
Giving Blood
Blood donation in Malaysia is coordinated by the National Blood Centre (www.pdn.my). Blood donation is widely promoted and blood drives at companies, government departments and colleges... read more
Giving Up Smoking
There’s a lack of formal support for giving up smoking. You may be able to drum up an informal support group through one of the expatriate associations, or you can ask your doctor for... read more
Hospitals
This is KL’s busiest hospital, and it has a 24 hour accident and emergency department as well as a comprehensive range of medical services. It’s very crowded and you will have to wait a... read more
Main Private Hospitals
Only just opening at the time of writing, this new hospital promises to be one of the largest and best equipped in KL. Funded by Petronas in a joint venture with the University Hospital... read more
