KLPlates

Hello All,

Firstly, apologies if any, or indeed all, of my questions have previously been answered.

I arrive in KL 05 Jan for 6-7 weeks and then return again at the end of March for 8 weeks or so.

As much as I fully intend to immerse myself in local culture and try to experience all that I'm sure KL has to offer, there are a few questions that I have if that's OK?

So, without further ado:

1) Where can I watch English football in the company of other Brits? I'm guessing Irish/English pubs, as usual, but could anyone point me in the best direction?

2) Are the Marriott and the Shangri La located in areas where I might find such hostelries as mentioned in 1)?

3) What MUST I see/do and where MUST I go?

4) Where MUST I not go under any circumstances (assuming it's like everywhere else I've ever been and there are areas to avoid)?

5) Would it be too much to expect anywhere that one might get a game of snooker?

6) Are there any Expat Clubs that accept temporary Members?

Thanks in advance, really looking forward to this trip

ex reg

It's always a jaw dropping moment for me when I see people going to a country but want to be amongst ex pats when they get there.

BTW you'll probably find more Malaysian supporters of the EPL in Malaysia than ex pats.

bakedbean

Hi KLPlates and welcome to the forum. I'm not in KL so cannot help you too much. No doubt some others will be along soon. There's load of expats in KL. You'll have no problem finding them. If you're ever up in Penang, give us a shout as we have a snooker room at our condo and I'm sure Mr bakedbean will give you a game.

To EX-Reg, Quite honestly, it's no different to joining an Expat forum, is it? And this is an Expat forum. There's quite a few local forums for those who want to mingle exclusively with Malaysians.

As a retiree in Malaysia, and somewhat permanent until I pop clogs, I mix with whoever I run across. Don't really differentiate. I however fully understand working expats wanting to mix with other Brits or other expats. They may well be on a contract of a year or two (or less) and mixing with other expats can be a good "fast track" to getting the info you want, before moving on to whatever next assignment. Just my opinion.

KLPlates

Is it really? As jaw dropping as this?

"As much as I fully intend to immerse myself in local culture and try to experience all that I'm sure KL has to offer"

I work all over the world, and thoroughly enjoy experiencing everything I can, everywhere I can. However, spending 300 nights average a year away from one's family does mean that there is an occasional need for some 'home comfort', hence my questions. So, leave me alone you big cyber bully. I bet you're a City fan.

KLPlates

Thanks very much for your help, Mrs Bean, it's much appreciated. 'm certainly hoping to get to Penang at some point during my stay. Loving my food as I do, my first thought on securing the Project was mmmm, Penang Curry

bakedbean

Yeh you tell him Ex-Reg is alright, just gets a bit grouchy sometimes.

joamelie

I too love mixing with expats and locals. Expats are so interesting and diverse in their origins and reasons for coming here, locals are great because they can teach you something about this wonderful host country.

Bars to watch football...yes lots. Where are you staying and i'll try and recommend somewhere reasonably local.
Snooker clubs can be found in KL, again just let us know the area.
Sign up for the expat magazine, it's free and they organise lots of social events...you can go along with out being a member, but membership offers a discount for events.

http://www.theexpatgroup.com/publications.php

ex reg

I'm having a good day today.

TopHattedCat

I too have worked in many places & fully understand this question, however, I have found Malaysia to be one of the safest countries I have visited & I can't think of any areas I would feel unsafe going.

Smile and Malaysia will surely smile with you

Good Luck

KLPlates

Thanks all, even reg ;-) joamelie, I've just confirmed booking at the Marriott. I'll check out the link, ta.

Oh yes, before I forget, adventurous or not, I'll be needing a Sunday morning proper full English so any suggestions welcome

Any chance of a Sunday Mirror? ;-)

joamelie

Oh yes, before I forget, adventurous or not, I'll be needing a Sunday morning proper full English so any suggestions welcome

Haha, completely forget that one! Not available...get used to the thought of chicken sausages, and beef bacon...both more disgusting than they sound! Only way you'll get a full English is iff you cook it yourself and even then the sausages don't taste quite right and will empty your bank account!

bakedbean

Well, not quite. If you take a trip to Penang, I know a nice ol' Chinese guy called Andrew who sells home-made Lincolnshire sausages from his mini-mart and very nice they are too.

English newspapers... just jump on the internet.

Just remembered we did a thread about pubs around KL, didn't we? Take a browse through the forum and you'll probably find it. I'm sure there was a British pub link on there.

KLPlates

Ta, both, I'll take a look around the Forum. Can't beat a good hard copy of the paper over brekkers though.

Atilla

You could get a kindle and subscribe to a paper. Around £10 a month and they download daily automatically. Bonus is you then don't need internet to read it

ajw

Some places sell printed out versions of the UK newspapers if you dont mind spending 20+ rm for a copy!!