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Old 04-01-2009, 12:34 AM   #1
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Total Off Topic from Yaris - Want to move to Asia

I wanna vacation, re-locate to Asia, and I'm asking those of you for advice on locating to where you live? I wanted to travel to Japan, but most areas I wanna go are so expensive and visa's immigration is so strict. I've also thought about Malaysia. Thanks.
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Old 04-01-2009, 01:38 AM   #2
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I've lived in Malaysia (as a student) and had a really great time there, first in Penang for 5 years then Kuala Lumpur for 3.

I'm really not sure about the regulations for professionals to move there and work, but I don't think it's as complicated as over here.

All in all, Malaysia's a great place, very diverse, very modern (at least the major cities), life can be very cheap if you want it to be. Quite importantly pretty much everyone there speaks English (at least a localized version of it ), which can be a great help.

Although there is a strong ethnic mix with a lot of people of Chinese and Indian descent, keep in mind it is a muslim country and as such they have certain laws and traditions that must be respected. It's not extremist in any way, not the type to cut off your hand if you steal something! But still, it must be kept in mind.

Of course, I can also recommend Thailand In many ways it is a more laid-back country than Malaysia, and though more and more people can speak a passable English, it might be harder for you to adjust. And, immigration laws are pretty strict and complicated, a constant reminder that here, you are the foreigner...

There's also Singapore which is probably more modern and progressive than Malaysia, but it's one really really strict country in many ways...
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Old 04-01-2009, 01:42 AM   #3
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I've thought about Thailand as well, but the main reason of going there is to train Thai boxing. My top three were Japan *Tokyo*, Malaysia, and Thailand. I've ruled Japan out due to the cost of living and the fact I only have an associate's degree.
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well, if you were to move to the region, what would you want to do around here as a living?
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Old 04-01-2009, 01:55 AM   #5
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Obviously I'm sure this wouldn't be permitted to a foreigner, but I'd like to be in law enforcement.. My associates degree is in applied science. Mostly criminal courses and I have Pa's police academy. I mean I like stuff with computers, but I'd have to start over and go through another two+ years of school to get a degree with that.
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I guess at the very least, I'd like a lengthy vacation or shorter than a permanent stay.
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Oh right, I'm not sure how you could work that out here, maybe as a consultant, who knows...

But yeah, if you want to come on an extended vacation first, that's probably ideal, travel around, get to know the countries... I'm not sure about Malaysia, but here you can basically walk in the country and have a 30 day visa, or you can go to your local Thai consulate/embassy and apply for a 90 day one.
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Old 04-05-2009, 06:43 AM   #8
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I've lived in Malaysia (as a student) and had a really great time there, first in Penang for 5 years then Kuala Lumpur for 3.

I'm really not sure about the regulations for professionals to move there and work, but I don't think it's as complicated as over here.

All in all, Malaysia's a great place, very diverse, very modern (at least the major cities), life can be very cheap if you want it to be. Quite importantly pretty much everyone there speaks English (at least a localized version of it ), which can be a great help.

Although there is a strong ethnic mix with a lot of people of Chinese and Indian descent, keep in mind it is a muslim country and as such they have certain laws and traditions that must be respected. It's not extremist in any way, not the type to cut off your hand if you steal something! But still, it must be kept in mind.

Of course, I can also recommend Thailand In many ways it is a more laid-back country than Malaysia, and though more and more people can speak a passable English, it might be harder for you to adjust. And, immigration laws are pretty strict and complicated, a constant reminder that here, you are the foreigner...

There's also Singapore which is probably more modern and progressive than Malaysia, but it's one really really strict country in many ways...
Wah..bro i didnt know u study at malaysia for 8 years!..which college u study?..lol
lived in penang i think u like eat 'nasi kandar' or 'char kuew teow' there.

u should said bro, we also have hot chicks here..haha.
so, boleh cakap melayu or not??

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haha I was in APIIT if you know it? First at Damansara Heights then the new campus at TPM... good fun, great friends there.

oh yes, malaysia sure has its share of hot girls too

tak boleh cakap... just a few phrases... sila tutup mulut anda
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oh..i know APPIT college

haha..for 8 years here should know more..why tak boleh cakap banyak dan perlu tutup mulut saya?,,

btw, thanks for promo our country bro!. Pitt, make a short list - japan, malaysia, indonesia, singopare..than choose one u thing suit for ur life..
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