Guides
Practical, sourced guides for expats, students, business owners, and visitors. Visa, business incorporation, education, healthcare, and more.
visa
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) — 2026 Application Guide
MM2H is a long-stay visa programme for foreign nationals aged 30+ administered by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the Immigration Department of Malaysia. The...
Updated 3 May 2026
business
How to Incorporate a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia
A Sendirian Berhad (Sdn Bhd) is the standard private limited company in Malaysia, registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia, SSM). Minimum...
Updated 3 May 2026
transport
Getting a Malaysian Driving Licence — JPJ Guide
JPJ (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan) issues all Malaysian driving licences. Foreign nationals with a valid foreign licence may apply to convert to a Malaysian licence subject to countr...
Updated 3 May 2026
housing
Renting an Apartment in KL and Selangor
Tenancy in Malaysia is governed by Contract Act 1950 and the National Land Code 1965. Standard tenancy is 1 to 3 years, with two months security deposit, half month utility deposit...
Updated 3 May 2026
health
Healthcare for Expats in Malaysia
Malaysia operates a dual public-private healthcare system. Public hospitals under the Ministry of Health (MOH) charge nominal rates for citizens; foreign nationals pay foreigner ra...
Updated 3 May 2026
education
Choosing an International School in Malaysia
Malaysia has 170+ international schools registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE), offering British, American, Australian, IB and Canadian curricula. Tuition ranges from RM20...
Updated 3 May 2026
business
Working in Malaysia — Employment Pass and Tax
Foreign nationals working in Malaysia require an Employment Pass (EP) issued by the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department, with categorisation EP I (>RM1...
Updated 3 May 2026
transport
Getting Around Malaysia — Trains, Buses and E-hailing
Major options: KTMB intercity trains (ETS Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar, JB Sentral to Gemas), Prasarana LRT/MRT/Monorail (Klang Valley), RapidKL buses, intercity express coaches (A...
Updated 3 May 2026