Find a home
Housing & Accommodation
Compare Cyberjaya and Putrajaya neighbourhoods, understand rental expectations and work through the tenancy process before signing.
NeighbourhoodsRentingBuying
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One hub for the practical side of moving
Starting work in a new country brings a string of connected decisions: where to live, how to bring your family, which school fits, how to access healthcare, how much to budget and whether you need a car. This hub brings the site's expatriate resources into one clear path.
Each guide focuses on a specific task and links to related topics. Begin with passes and housing if you are preparing to move, or go directly to the page that answers the question in front of you.
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Choose the guide you need
Eight focused references cover the most common questions for expatriate professionals, couples and families.
Plan for children
Schools & Education
Review international, private and higher-education options near the corridor, with practical points on curricula, admissions and fees.
CurriculaAdmissionsFees
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Stay well
Healthcare & Medical Services
Find nearby hospitals and clinics, understand how private care works and see what to consider when arranging health insurance.
HospitalsClinicsInsurance
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Manage money
Banking & Finance
Prepare for opening a bank account, sending money internationally and handling the everyday financial side of living in Malaysia.
AccountsRemittanceTax basics
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Bring family
Spouse & Dependant Passes
Understand the main pass routes for a spouse, children and other eligible family members, plus the documents worth preparing early.
DependantsDocumentsWork rights
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Build a budget
Cost of Living
Plan for housing, food, utilities, transport, schooling and leisure with a practical item-by-item reference for the two cities.
Monthly budgetPricesComparisons
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Get around
Cars, Bikes & Driving Licences
Learn the practical options for using a foreign licence, obtaining a Malaysian licence, buying a vehicle and staying road-legal.
LicencesVehiclesRoad tax
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Plan for support
Disabled & Senior Care
Navigate healthcare, accessibility and community-support considerations for disabled people and older family members.
AccessibilityCareSupport
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A sensible sequence
Plan your move in four stages
The exact order varies, but most of the practical work fits into these four connected stages.
Confirm work and passes
Coordinate with the employer and check current requirements through MDEC eXpats or Immigration's ESD.
Choose a home and budget
Compare locations, commute patterns and upfront costs using the housing and cost guides.
Arrange family essentials
Shortlist schools, healthcare and dependant documentation before arrival where possible.
Set up daily life
Open an account, choose transport and save the official-service links you may need after moving in.
Primary information
Verify current rules with official services
Use these government and agency pages for current eligibility, forms, announcements and application procedures.
MDEC eXpats Service Centre
Employment-pass services and document guidance for Malaysia Digital companies and foreign knowledge workers.
Visit MDEC eXpatsEmployment Pass — Immigration ESD
Official Employment Pass overview from the Expatriate Services Division of the Immigration Department.
View Employment Pass informationDependant Pass — Immigration ESD
Official eligibility and application information for family members of an Employment Pass holder.
View Dependant Pass informationForeign Licence Exchange — JPJ
Official Road Transport Department service for checking a foreign driving-licence exchange application.
Visit JPJImportant: This portal is an independent historical and practical reference, not an immigration, tax, medical or legal authority. Requirements can change and individual circumstances differ. Confirm decisions with the relevant agency or a qualified professional.