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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Working in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia doesn’t have a huge population of expat workers. The Malaysian Office of Statistics puts the expat population at around 35,000 in a population of almost 25 million people. But... read more
Working Hours
Broadly speaking, the standard working week is Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, but you’ll probably find you spend rather more hours than this at work. Certain sectors, such as... read more
Finding Work
The vast majority of expats working in KL haven’t actually sought work here, but have been posted here by their company or organisation. It’s not common for expats to arrive in the... read more
Voluntary & Charity Work
Many spouses who come with their partner to KL, but aren’t working themselves, get involved in voluntary or charity work. There are a variety of options available, some of which require... read more
Working As A Freelancer Or Contractor
If you’re coming to Malaysia to work on a short-term contract that will last for longer than a social visit pass (see Entry Visa on p.47) but less than a year, your employer can apply for... read more
Employment Contracts
When an employer offers you a job, they’ll send you a letter of offer outlining your employment. These can be very comprehensive, and can be over 10 pages long. Read this carefully and... read more
Labour Law
Malaysia’s employment and labour laws are complex, with several different acts of parliament covering various groups of employees and circumstances. Some apply to expats, others don’t;... read more
Changing Jobs
Although uncommon, since the job market isn’t very fluid in KL, it is possible to change jobs. As your work permit is tied to your employer it will be cancelled when you leave your job.... read more
