5 Expat Blogs about Malaysia You Should Read06 June, 2013
The authors of the following blogs have all cited a distinct
lack of sufficient information about the expat lifestyle in
Malaysia as a primary source of information. As such, readers from
all backgrounds will be pleased to discover that the archives of
these sites are veritable treasure troves of colloquial information
that are sure to make the expat experience seem just that little
bit more enjoyable.
1: Retired in Malaysia: Steve Sovie
Nationality: American
Location: Penang
http://www.ifoundmalaysia.com/
In this informative, down to earth and easy to read blog, Steve
Sovie provides the reader with a detailed account of his
experiences living in Penang, as well as his thoughts regarding the
expat experience. Having lived in Boston U.S.A before retiring and
immigrating to Malaysia under the MM2H
program, Steve believed that a great deal of cultural
acclimatization would be needed in order to settle down. He was
pleasantly surprised to find the locals extremely welcoming and the
climate easy to adjust to.
As the driving motivation behind Steve’s blog is to give
prospective expats first-hand information about day to day living
in Malaysia, the reader will be happy to find numerous helpful
hints including: what to expect during Chinese New Year (and why it
is important to stock up during this period, especially in Penang),
how to minimize your chances of falling afoul of crime, and the
best places to nosh on fish-head curry! One article that Steve has
penned that is sure to be appreciated by expats of any background
is entitled “What’s a typical day like for an Expat in Penang” in
which he neatly fuses his own encounters and daily activities with
other options and suggestions that the reader may find equally
appealing.
One aspect of Steve’s blog that is sure to be appreciated by
American expats is the way his articles always draw comparisons
with the customs of his home country in order to better
contextualize the Malaysian subject matter.
2: UK Expat Living the Good Life in Johor Baru: John J
Foster
Nationality: English
Location: Johor Bahru
http://jbblog.fastlinxs.com/about-us/
This extremely informative and well-presented blog gives handy
advice to anyone considering leading the Expat lifestyle in Johor
Baru (including where to find some excellent home furnishing
bargains here. John J Foster, hailing from the UK, has made Johor
Bahru (JB) his home for six years and, during this time, has
garnered a considerable level of know-how when it comes to getting
around the area, what events are on, what new expats can expect,
etc. What makes the blog so appealing is the way in which the
entries are neatly divided up into categories so the browser can
locate the subject he/she is looking for (e.g Fitness in JB) with
relative ease. There are also sections on what makes Johor Baru a
golf heaven (including a link to course lists and golf events) and
the picturesque Danga Bay Marina. Some specific articles of note
entail the comparisons between condo and professional gyms, and one
(which road trip enthusiasts are sure to appreciate) on tips for
acquiring a B2 motorcycle license in Malaysia.
http://www.expatgomalaysia.com/article/1209/5-e…
