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Forum: Malaysia
Sep 28th 2019, 12:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,267
Posted By lacmac

Re: £50 notes

Great news, thanks
Forum: Malaysia
Sep 27th 2019, 1:02 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,267
Posted By lacmac

Re: £50 notes

Thanks for the replies.

Getting English notes is not really a problem. I was mainly wanting to know if thry would accept £50 notes.
Forum: Malaysia
Sep 25th 2019, 9:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,267
Posted By lacmac

£50 notes

Do money changers accept £50 notes? Can they be Scottish or must they be English notes?
Forum: Malaysia
Aug 20th 2019, 8:10 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 5,697
Posted By lacmac

Re: Mecical/Health Insurance questions

I have been with William Russell which I found to be very good, customer service was great. I also have a pre existing condition which was excluded for cover but everything else was fine. I made one...
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 9th 2018, 3:12 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,862
Posted By lacmac

Re: Renting in Malaysia

I've flown in from labuan to kl for years and had no problems. I think the biggest problem would be if it's at border crossings, such as Kuala perlis. I've only crossed there twice, once just to...
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 8th 2018, 11:38 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,862
Posted By lacmac

Re: Renting in Malaysia

Thanks for everyone's input.

Ive been living in ipoh for the last 5yrs and before that 2 yrs in KL. I was married to a local so having a house etc was fine as everything was in her name. But...
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 8th 2018, 6:15 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,862
Posted By lacmac

Re: Renting in Malaysia

Sorry, I meant 12 months.
But I've been told I would need a 6 month visa before I'd be able to rent for a year.
Forum: Malaysia
Jun 8th 2018, 3:08 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,862
Posted By lacmac

Renting in Malaysia

I'm not part of the mm2h program or have any special visa.Just a tourist 90 day pass.

I work away for 2 months and back for 2 months.
I could pay 2 months in advance before I leave.

Is it...
Forum: Malaysia
Oct 6th 2017, 9:06 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 8,493
Posted By lacmac

Re: Are You Happy With Decision To MMM2nd Home?

I believe with Thailand it's 2 border crossings per year now. Lucky it's only land crossings so it's still fine while flying. Can get a return ticket to Thailand or Singapore for less than rm500.
...
Forum: Malaysia
Oct 6th 2017, 6:30 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 8,493
Posted By lacmac

Re: Are You Happy With Decision To MMM2nd Home?

I've been living in Malaysia for about 6yrs now. 1st I was in KL for about 2yrs then moved to Ipoh as it was much less hectic and has everything I need such as hospitals, shopping, cinemas etc. I did...
Forum: Malaysia
Mar 20th 2017, 7:44 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,810
Posted By lacmac

Re: Expat Health Insurance

True, but the OP said he was in his mid forties
Forum: Malaysia
Mar 20th 2017, 12:34 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,810
Posted By lacmac

Re: Expat Health Insurance

I use William Russell, but it's fairly expensive, I'm 47 and pay £1500 per annum. It has world coverage and travel insurance.
Forum: Malaysia
Dec 6th 2016, 9:05 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 16,483
Posted By lacmac

Re: Rough budget for living

Check mudah.

Plenty of condos for rent in sentul from rm1200-rm2800 average price is rm1500.

Here is a link to mudah.
...
Forum: Malaysia
Dec 3rd 2016, 11:24 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 16,483
Posted By lacmac

Re: Rough budget for living

I can get to sentul in about 10mins if there is some traffic,half that at night. but that's still very close.

If you drive out of the Sri putramas condo you are 10mins from Solaris dutamas and...
Forum: Malaysia
Nov 29th 2016, 1:37 am
Replies: 87
Views: 16,483
Posted By lacmac

Re: Rough budget for living

8k should be plenty. And 2k for a 3 bedroom condo around sentul is about right. I rented a 3 bedroom condo at Sri putramas II which is only 5mins from sentul for rm1500pm.it was an ideal location....
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 20th 2015, 12:03 am
Replies: 49
Views: 11,631
Posted By lacmac

Re: Salaries...whats enough.

I wasn't lucky, just researched the area.
My condo was right next to jalan kuching. It was 5min drive to Solaris dutamas and 15min to the Curve/Ikea.
By being 15 mins out of the centre, prices...
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 19th 2015, 7:42 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 11,631
Posted By lacmac

Re: Salaries...whats enough.

Your correct Davita , Sorry my mistake,predictive text again.

Rm300 is when I use just 2 aircon units,Bedroom and sitting room which was fine for me.
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 19th 2015, 7:41 am
Replies: 49
Views: 11,631
Posted By lacmac

Re: Salaries...whats enough.

Not all expats need rm25k + pm to live and work here.

I have been working and living in Malaysia for 3 yrs. Half of which was in KL. My salary is less than Haggis and I lived quite comfortably. ...
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 13th 2015, 4:26 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 8,197
Posted By lacmac

Re: Moving to Ipoh in August as a couple.

Hi shamann123,

Those two areas you spoke of are idea spots. I think haggis68 is conside9finding something out near Tenby while myself I'm near sunway.

I also considered penang but there were...
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 13th 2015, 11:12 am
Replies: 47
Views: 8,197
Posted By lacmac

Re: Moving to Ipoh in August as a couple.

Hello Shamann123,

Of course your not too late and thank you to Haggis68 for his kind words about me.

Are you returning in ipoh or working here? As you have probably read on the thread here...
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 10th 2015, 4:51 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 6,240
Posted By lacmac

Re: Medical treatment

About 2yrs ago I had a MRI scan on my back at Pantai hospital in cheras, KL. Cost me under £200 which isn't too bad. I also had one done in Cebu, Philippines for £150
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 2nd 2015, 9:44 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,443
Posted By lacmac

Re: What ATM fees are typical with foreign debit cards?

I agree that this topic shouldn't be for the exclusive use of expats.

But not all expats are in the MM2H scheme, retired or have residency.
I have been living here for 3 years. I still have...
Forum: Malaysia
Apr 2nd 2015, 2:36 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,443
Posted By lacmac

Re: What ATM fees are typical with foreign debit cards?

Have a look at Caxton FX currency card. You top up the card from your current account and don't get any withdrawal or foreign purchase fees.
Forum: Malaysia
Mar 28th 2015, 10:03 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,307
Posted By lacmac

Re: Would you still live in Malaysia if there were no expats?

NeonHippy,

If there was no MM2H and little or no expats, do you think you would have stayed here?

I think I should have used the above words than my original question as it is what I was...
Forum: Malaysia
Mar 28th 2015, 9:11 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,307
Posted By lacmac

Re: Would you still live in Malaysia if there were no expats?

Sorry bakedbean,

Bit of a misunderstanding.
when you said you don't choose a place to live because of who lives there. I presumed you meant the local people too.

My mistake.

Also of...
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