Looking for internet service for your new home in KL? There are several suppliers to chose from and they are listed on the following sites below:
Maxis, Digi and Celcom provide internet services as well as mobile phone services.
We currently use Streamyx for our internet.
Telecom Malaysia are promoting Unifi, high speed broadband and I am looking to hear what people's feedback is on this service.
Explore these sites for more options:
One Stop
Allo Expat
Unifi
Showing posts with label Settling in. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Settling in. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Medical and Health Care Support, Hospitals in Kuala Lumpur.
As an expat in KL finding a good doctor or emergency services can be a minefield, especially when there are so many centres and hospitals to choose from. The 2 medical centres that I have had verbal recommendations for and that keep popping up in conversations are: Prince Court Medical Centre and Pantai Hospitals.
Prince Court Medical Centre is affiliated with the medical university of Vienna, Austria. For more details
please visit their website: http://www.princecourt.com/
Pantai Hospitals have various Hospitals around Malaysia. Details can be found at: http://www.pantai.com.my/
Most international companies and schools also have memberships with International SOS, who provide medical assistance, security and evacuation services all over the world. They also provide medical advice and information over the phone via a large pool of registered and recommended doctors. For more details have a look at: http://www.internationalsos.com/
Prince Court Medical Centre is affiliated with the medical university of Vienna, Austria. For more details
please visit their website: http://www.princecourt.com/
Pantai Hospitals have various Hospitals around Malaysia. Details can be found at: http://www.pantai.com.my/
Most international companies and schools also have memberships with International SOS, who provide medical assistance, security and evacuation services all over the world. They also provide medical advice and information over the phone via a large pool of registered and recommended doctors. For more details have a look at: http://www.internationalsos.com/
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Online grocery delivery, Kuala Lumpur.
If you are doing a hundred and five things and simply do not have the time to do the food shopping in person,
why not try ordering online and having it delivered? I haven't actually used any of these sites but I have met quite a few people who are simply run off their feet juggling too many to do lists. I personally like to shop for food so these are not an option for me but may be a real help to you.
Check them out: All information below correct as per each website on 23/03/2011.
http://www.presto.my/ :
Payment methods: Cash or credit card upon delivery at your door, credit card online or pre payment at a presto store.
Delivery fee: fee structure according to total spend. Free delivery for 100 RM or more.
Delivery areas: for home and office in specific areas. See website for list
Times: 10.00 to 22.00
http://www.doorstep.com.my/
Payment methods: Cash upon delivery at your door, credit card or debit card, internet banking.
Delivery fee: fee structure starting from 1RM. Minimum spend is 50RM..
Delivery areas: for home and office in specific areas. See website for list
Times: 10.00 to 22:00
http://www.virgrocery.com/
Payment methods: Cash upon delivery at your door, paypal (credit card).
Delivery fee: Total spend below 50RM, 10RM fee. Free delivery for 50 RM or more.
Delivery areas: Specific areas. See website for list
Times: Delivery windows between 10.00 to 22.00 but not on Sunday's
why not try ordering online and having it delivered? I haven't actually used any of these sites but I have met quite a few people who are simply run off their feet juggling too many to do lists. I personally like to shop for food so these are not an option for me but may be a real help to you.
Check them out: All information below correct as per each website on 23/03/2011.
http://www.presto.my/ :
Payment methods: Cash or credit card upon delivery at your door, credit card online or pre payment at a presto store.
Delivery fee: fee structure according to total spend. Free delivery for 100 RM or more.
Delivery areas: for home and office in specific areas. See website for list
Times: 10.00 to 22.00
http://www.doorstep.com.my/
Payment methods: Cash upon delivery at your door, credit card or debit card, internet banking.
Delivery fee: fee structure starting from 1RM. Minimum spend is 50RM..
Delivery areas: for home and office in specific areas. See website for list
Times: 10.00 to 22:00
http://www.virgrocery.com/
Payment methods: Cash upon delivery at your door, paypal (credit card).
Delivery fee: Total spend below 50RM, 10RM fee. Free delivery for 50 RM or more.
Delivery areas: Specific areas. See website for list
Times: Delivery windows between 10.00 to 22.00 but not on Sunday's
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Where to Live in KL? Property in KL.
New comers to KL who wish to stay in up market areas which are popular with expats need to decide 3 main things:
1. How far do they want to live from their work place?
2. Do they want to live in a house or a condominium (condo)/apartment?
3. Do they want to be in the city centre or a bit further out with some jungle views?
Most expats live within 15-20 minutes drive to their office and others even walk it. KL is beautiful in that way. It is a very green city with pockets of parks and vegetation here and there. Traffic permitting it is very quick to get around. Traffic is very slow though when it rains and during rush hour and even more so when traffic is held by street police to allow a VIP convoy to pass. So with this in mind pick a location near to your office so that you are not wasting time increasing your blood pressure whilst stuck in traffic!
A hot spot for those who work in the Oil and Gas industry is right in the Centre of town close to the Petronas Towers and Suria KLCC. There are several condos in the area and the prices reflect the prestigious location. Rents range from 7000 to 10 000 and above malaysian ringit per month for 2-3 bedroom apartments.
Some other popular areas are Bangsar, Damansara Heights, Damansara, Ampang, Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas.
All areas have a mix of houses and condominiums with the latter being more prominent. Condominiums tend to come with a shared pool, a small gym, parking, a snack bar, a jacuzzi. Others have creches/nurseries, saunas, tennis courts, badminton court, squash court and a small convenience store.
I personally live and love Mont Kiara. It is in the suburbs and a bit cut off from the city centre but in return we have a view of the jungle and a view of the Petronas Towers (albeit a view of 2/3rds of them). Situated on a hill we also have a cooler breeze in the evenings and less city noise. A very good location if you work in Bangsar or Sentral.
Depending on your budget there are of course so many other places in KL to choose from.
A very helpful agent to use is MR KY Wan of Chester Properties. You can reach him on +60196529886 or sentohwan@gmail.com
For more details on prices and pictures of properties visit one of the many sites available.
For example: http://www.iproperty.com.my/
or http://www.thinkproperty.my/
For flat-shares click here: Flat Share, Apartment Share
For Tips on Moving Abroad with ease click here:
TIPS: Moving Abroad
For Help understanding Malaysian Culture and Culture Orientation please find info here:
Cross Culture Learning
Any questions, please leave a comment and I will be glad to help out.
Picture of a typical condominium below:
1. How far do they want to live from their work place?
2. Do they want to live in a house or a condominium (condo)/apartment?
3. Do they want to be in the city centre or a bit further out with some jungle views?
Most expats live within 15-20 minutes drive to their office and others even walk it. KL is beautiful in that way. It is a very green city with pockets of parks and vegetation here and there. Traffic permitting it is very quick to get around. Traffic is very slow though when it rains and during rush hour and even more so when traffic is held by street police to allow a VIP convoy to pass. So with this in mind pick a location near to your office so that you are not wasting time increasing your blood pressure whilst stuck in traffic!
A hot spot for those who work in the Oil and Gas industry is right in the Centre of town close to the Petronas Towers and Suria KLCC. There are several condos in the area and the prices reflect the prestigious location. Rents range from 7000 to 10 000 and above malaysian ringit per month for 2-3 bedroom apartments.
Some other popular areas are Bangsar, Damansara Heights, Damansara, Ampang, Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas.
All areas have a mix of houses and condominiums with the latter being more prominent. Condominiums tend to come with a shared pool, a small gym, parking, a snack bar, a jacuzzi. Others have creches/nurseries, saunas, tennis courts, badminton court, squash court and a small convenience store.
I personally live and love Mont Kiara. It is in the suburbs and a bit cut off from the city centre but in return we have a view of the jungle and a view of the Petronas Towers (albeit a view of 2/3rds of them). Situated on a hill we also have a cooler breeze in the evenings and less city noise. A very good location if you work in Bangsar or Sentral.
Depending on your budget there are of course so many other places in KL to choose from.
A very helpful agent to use is MR KY Wan of Chester Properties. You can reach him on +60196529886 or sentohwan@gmail.com
For more details on prices and pictures of properties visit one of the many sites available.
For example: http://www.iproperty.com.my/
or http://www.thinkproperty.my/
For flat-shares click here: Flat Share, Apartment Share
For Tips on Moving Abroad with ease click here:
TIPS: Moving Abroad
For Help understanding Malaysian Culture and Culture Orientation please find info here:
Cross Culture Learning
Any questions, please leave a comment and I will be glad to help out.
Picture of a typical condominium below:
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