Here are the 100 most important words and phrases in the Malay language, which locally is referred to as Bahasa Melayu. While the vast majority… Read More »Most useful words and phrases in the Malay language
Malaysia has very specific customs that expats (and visitors) should try to observe while in the country. Here are several common courtesies and customs that… Read More »Customs, manners and courtesy in Malaysia
Internet access is Malaysia is good. The country has embraced open access to most content sites outside its borders. And there is fast Internet available… Read More »Internet access in Malaysia
Observation #483: Everything is small here in Malaysia. The roads are narrower. The cars are small and compact. The XL garbage bags are like shopping… Read More »Everything is smaller in Malaysia
If you come from a country in the west, like the U.S., Canada, or U.K., and are living in Asia or any country that might… Read More »Getting a VPN account is a must for an expat
Let’s talk about sushi in Malaysia. (Or at least in Kuala Lumpur.) First you’re going to love it if you are a sushi enthusiast. And… Read More »Sushi in Kuala Lumpur
Let’s talk about fruit. My wife Kay is obsessed with the fruit in Malaysia. And frankly I am pretty impressed too. In KL Sentral there is a fresh fruit store in this massive gleaming Minority Report style uber mall. So you are walking along and, hey, there’s a Rolex watch store. And, over there, a H&M Store. Then: a fruit store.
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Malaysians like switches. There is a switch for everything in your home. Taking a shower? Good. Before you enter, switch on the hot water switch… Read More »Everything has a switch in Malaysia
Here at Malayhem.com, we are committed to bring you 100% more monkeys to your day. So what follows makes good on our pledge for this… Read More »Monkey Party at Batu Caves