Lindsaylupin

Hi newbrit! Hope you're settling in OK. I'd love to hear how you are getting on, & any advice you may have. We are still in negotiating process, & my husband will probably have to go out in the next few weeks. Whereabouts in NYorks did you relocate from?
Speak to you soon

Lindsay

xakiat

Hey there, don't forget KL is a muslim state, so do be aware of the local rules and policies. But life is very affordable, and because of the controls in media, it's probably a good place for your kids to grow up in. Also, if you're looking for a place to stay, here's a blog of two apartments for rent that a friend saw online recently. The 2-storey Armanee Terrace Duplex might just be up your alley for your family.

http://klcondos.blogspot.com

newbrit

Lindsay
About half of the population in KL are Muslim and there is a very western feeling about the place - especially in the expat areas and KL centre. There is a nice mix of Eastern/Western people and everyone is really friendly
I have sent you an email.

lazycow

Hi Lindsaylupin,

If you are looking place in Malaysia you need to know where is your husband office located. I can suggest you another place to stay which is Bangsar, Mon't Kiara & Sri Hartamas. If for your kids schooling I personally prefer Mon't Kiara/Sri Hartamas becasue surrounding have International and Garden School. Besides is very convenient and a lot of expartriates staying there.
If you do need any help on looking a place to stay in Malaysia do let me know because I working in real estate firm.

warmest,
lazycow

Lindsaylupin

Just to give you all an update & thanks once again to all who gave advice!! We are shortly about to move to KL at the start of September & I'm really looking forward to it. Kids have places in school (just!!!) so the pressure is off.
Just one last piece of advice needed now please - we have the packers booked for the last week of August but I'm not so sure about taking out their insurance (3.5% of total value of goods - seems an excessive amount). Can anyone advise what they did when they moved out & who they used if they took out insurance? Thanks in advance!

Amazing Grace

I have recently returned after 4 and a half very happy years in KL and enjoyed every single minute of it. I think the best advice i can add is read all everyone else has to say and then make your own mind up. If you have children either a condo or house with a pool would be the best option i think and we did not have a huge budget or allowance for accommodation but we had a lovely 3 bedroom condominium apartment for RM3500 per month in Bangsar which was really really nice and central for everything. You need to find somewhere to live which is not going to cause hubby stress everyday getting to and from the office as the traffic is very slow in rush hour and even worse when the heavens open up. The Association of British Women in Malaysia (ABWM) is by no means stuffy and staid and has lots going on their website is www.abwm.com.my. I had a lady who helped me around the house, we helped each other in lots of ways and she was very trustworthy. I hate the word maid i do not have one at home here so would never have one anywhere else. I have never heard of the Alice Stevens school I think it might be the Alice Smith School which if it is has a very good reputation. Good luck in your adventure and I really envy you your time in KL. You will meet lots of lovely people and if lucky like me will make life long friends.