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Malaysia

Southeast Asia has steadily become one of the fastest growing regions of the globe. By the time the 21st century rolled in, it has seen number of countries experience unrivaled economic growth. And one of the region’s most successful countries is Malaysia.

 

Quick Facts:

  • Capital CityKuala Lumpur
  • Currency – Malaysian Ringgit
  • Seat of Government – Putrajaya
  • Population – Estimated at over 26 Million
  • Borders – Indonesia, Thailand, Brunie, Singapore and the Philippines
  • Total Landmass – 329,847 Sq. Km
  • Official Religion – Islam
  • Official Language – Malay

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New Relief for Manadatorily Detained Non-Citizens
Jul 9, 2010
People in criminal detention count the days until their release from prison. They look forward to doing simple things like taking a walk on the street, going to a restaurant, or visiting a friend.  more...
Malaysia My Second Home Program: How to Apply?
Mar 2, 2010
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program is designed for foreign citizens who want to stay in Malaysia in a long-term basis on a multiple social visit pass.  more...
Wage Increase for Nurses, Medical Assistants in Malaysia
Nov 17, 2008

Nurses, medical assistants, x-ray technicians and health inspectors in Malaysia will have a pay increase as amend by the new integrated graduate scheme by the Health Ministry.

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Work and Live in Malaysia
Sep 12, 2008

Southeast Asia has steadily become one of the fastest growing regions of the globe. By the time the 21st century rolled in, it has seen number of countries experience unrivaled economic growth. And one of the region’s most successful countries is Malaysia.

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Visa Frauds & Waivers
Dec 20, 2007
Obtaining a visa at many U.S. consulates can be very difficult especially given the high percentage of visa denials. A denial makes it more difficult to obtain a future visa.  more...
Hotline Numbers for HSWs in Malaysia
Jul 27, 2007

Household service workers are very vulnerable to abuse and this issue is a growing concern in Malaysia

 

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Malaysia Wants Their Expert Workers Back
Apr 16, 2007
The Malaysian government wants Malaysian professional workers that has seek greener pasture overseas to return home. The program, Expert Returnee Program aims to solve the problem of brain drain by offering a number of benefits to Malaysian experts  more...
Malaysia Agrees to Protect Indians from Unscrupulous Agents
Sep 7, 2006

Malaysia and India will soon sign a memorandum of agreement (MoU) protecting thousands of Indians seeking jobs in Malaysia and in other Southeast Asian country as part of their major initiatives in protecting the interest of Indian job seekers from unscrupulous recruiters.

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Work in Malaysia
Mar 30, 2006
Malaysia, truly spectacular and engaging country, located in the heart of Asia, and welcomes any races and religions, a land rich in cultures and attractions and blessed with natural wonders.  more...
Salary Rates in Saudi Arabia
Feb 11, 2005
WorkandLiveAbroad has gathered information about the current salary rates in Saudi Arabia. So how well do you compare?  more...
Warning Against Malaysian Syndicates
Oct 17, 2003
An illegal recruitment syndicate based in Malaysia is recruiting workers for alleged jobs in Australia, Canada and the United States of America. The syndicate is using Malaysia as transit point and issues fake passports and other travel documents. Several Chinese nationals were reported to have been victimized by the syndicate.  more...

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