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MD : RelaxStation

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Thudarum

Malayalam Movie

April 25

Dream Int

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GYMKHANA

Malayalam Movie

TGV - GSC

Malaysia

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Bazooka

Malayalam Movie

April 10

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Music Band

Live Show

November 10

NS7, Futsal Jalan Bulatan, Setapak, KL

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Arjit Singh

Bukit Jalil

16th November

Pre-Sale Started

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Matta Fair

MITEC

Sept 6-8

Travel Exibition

Red Chairs

Vazha Malayalam Movie

Kuala Lumpur & JB

Sept 4 & 5

@ LFS Coliseum

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ARM

Tamil Version

Sept 12

Malayalam Movie

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Malaysia

Over 1 Million Indian tourist visited Malaysia in the year 2024. It's the all time high in a calendar year.

Visa free for Indian tourist to visit Malaysia till December 31st, 2026.

Please note: Only for tourist, not for employment purpose.

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India to Malaysia

*MDAC required to fill 3 days prior to arrival (Only tourist need to fill)

Link Below

https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

SG arrival card required to fill online for traveling to Singapore.

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Public Holidays M'sia

Apr 1: Hari Raya

May 1: Labour Day

May 12: Vesak Day

June 2: King's Birthday

June 7: Hari Raya Haji

July 27: Awal Muharam

Aug 31: Independence Day

Sept 16: Malaysia Day

Oct 20: Diwali

Dec 25: Christmas

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Public Holidays S'pore

April 18: Good Friday

 

May 1: Labour Day

 

May 12: Vesak Day

 

June 7: Hari Raya Haji

Aug 9: National Day

Oct 20: Diwali

Dec 25: Christmas

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Malaysia - India

The recent visit of Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, to India, significantly raised the profile of India-Malaysia relations.

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If you haven't complete 182 days in Malaysia in a calendar year, you are required to pay 30% tax which can claim in the following year.

Tax Dept - LHDN

Expats Tax

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Expats are always advise to check your tax position at LHDN before traveling abroad in order assure that things are on right track.

Expats Tips

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Airasia flight started service from Kozhikode, Kerala to Malaysia. There is a high demand for flights from Kozhikode to Malaysia. 

Currently 3 flights per week.

Airasia Flights

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If you have employment pass & valid driving license in India, conversion to Malaysian license is possible

Budget Travel

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If you have a valid visa, traveling between M'sia to Singapore is possible.

Click Below: https://www.malaysiandiary.com/post/luxury-bus-trip-to-singapore-95rm

Budget Travel

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Lazada

Shopee

Good online shopping hub where you can buy almost everything with vouchers for free shipping too.

Shopping

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Most widely using E-wallets are Touch N Go, Grab, Fave, Boost Etc.

Click here to reduce your  living cost

E-Wallet - Malaysia

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RON 95 - 2.05RM

RON 97 - 4.70RM

Diesel - 3.5RM

*Only Malaysian registered car can have R95.

Petrol & Diesel Price

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1 Ringgit (RM / MYR) = 19.48 INR, 0.23 USD, 0.30 SGD

(As on 20 April, 2025)

1 Singapore Dollar (SGD) = 65.25 INR, 0.77 USD

Currency

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22 Karat = 467

24 Karat = 487

As on April 22, 2025

Gold Rate - Malaysia

Indian Food Hunt

Over 1 million tourist visited Malaysia after the reopening of borders during the period 1st April 2022 to May 31st 2022.

Majority tourist arrived from neighboring country Singapore.

Malaysia Tourism

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Foreigners are advised to keep their passport with them while going out. It is important to have proper identification on hand at all times, especially when traveling in a foreign country. This will help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Travel Tip

Average temperature during November will be between 24 to 32. Check whether below. It's always good to expect an unexpected rain in Malaysia ;).

"Just keep in mind".

Climate

If expats wish to bring family, friends, or relatives, they can issue an invitation letter along with all necessary supporting documents. Ensure that the visitors exit the country according to the return ticket. The final decision on the length of stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer

Climate

Be Local

KL cops:

50 percentage discount for some traffic fines from Nov 5-9.

Traffic Summons Discount

Ceria Kids Preschool, Cyberjaya, Selangor started their enrollment for 2024.

10% discount for Malaysian Diaries group members.

Message me if you would like to get admission details.

Preschool Admission

Mgrill, Makdas Fried Chicken, Restaurant Alibaba, Chick King, Spicy hub, RK Kitchen opened business in town.

Onam Sadhya booking started by various teams. Will update in food section.

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The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is offering up to 50% discount on traffic summonses, in conjunction with the launch of the 2024 national month & the Kibar Jalur Gemilang campaign that will be taking place at the Cyber Event Hall in Cyberjaya, Selangor, on July  21

Traffic Summon

Any vehicle accident must report to the nearby police station within 24 hours. Or else you will have to pay 300 ringgits fine.

Detailed blog will share shortly.

Car Accident

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For employment pass holders & dependant, stamping of visa is possible at KLIA airport. Keep supporting documents with you.

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Visa Stamping 

To make hotlink sim active for one year got option at just 30RM - Mathew Kattady

Digi also got 30RM plan - Sheela Nair

Mobile Prepaid

To renew passport in Malaysia, you need to go to BLS office after getting appointment through phone.

Need to pay around 472RM.

Indian Passport Renewal

If you have Indian driving license, you can convert to Malaysian driving license. If you do follow up, you can get in 30 days.

More tips will be available in below link - MD Whatzapp University 

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Ceria Kids Preschool, Cyberjaya, Selangor started their enrollment for 2025.

10% discount for Malaysian Diaries group members.

Message me if you would like to get admission details.

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About Me

Arun Mathew,  a surprise lover, crazy thinker who strongly believing in passion and boomerang life.

Moved to Malaysia in 2017, the hard time which I don't know anyone (except my wife) and also about anything in Malaysia. Today I have so many friends here and I am well aware of so many things, all through putting so much effort and passion in learning new things.

So I decided to make a clear and transparent path where no one should go through the same struggle as mine. Hence, I am sharing all my information, travel tips, experiences, stories, knowledge, interviews for you to explore a step ahead.

100% solo genuine initiative and later built up my team as well..

"A common man trying to break own limitations and go further. So please forgive my flaws, as I am still learning."

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