Banking, utilities, healthcare, schools, tax — the day-to-day stuff.
Living Essentials Why cars cost so much in Malaysia, the difference between new, used and recon cars, and how the JPJ number-plate bidding (JPJeBid) actually works — a 2026 guide.
28 May 2026
Living Essentials A foreigner's guide to driving in Malaysia in 2026 — using a foreign licence, converting it, buying a car, financing limits, road tax, insurance, and the RON97 fuel rule.
26 May 2026
Living Essentials How healthcare works in Malaysia for expats — public vs private hospitals, real GP and specialist costs, insurance, and why Singaporeans cross to JB for care.
26 May 2026
Living Essentials A plain-English guide to Malaysian income tax for foreigners — the 182-day residency rule, resident progressive rates, the flat 30% non-resident rate, MM2H, and filing.
26 May 2026
Living Essentials Getting a Malaysian SIM in 2026 — the main telcos, prepaid vs postpaid, eSIM, the mandatory passport registration rule, real data plan prices, and where to buy.
26 May 2026
Living Essentials How a foreigner opens a Malaysian bank account in 2026 — which banks accept expats, the documents you need, minimum deposits, and getting DuitNow and online banking working.
26 May 2026
Living Essentials A newcomer's guide to getting electricity (TNB), water, and home internet connected in Malaysia — the steps, deposits, billing apps, and what drives your bill.
23 May 2026