Posts By The Expat magazine
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0Culture & ReligionMalaysia Day: The History Behind It
Although it may be strange to have two separate ‘National Days’, the joining of East Malaysia into the fold is worth celebrating...
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0EnvironmentDancing in the Village of Ulu Geroh
Polly Szantor had a taste of rural life by spending two nights in a village, dancing with the locals, and being impressed...
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03Culture & ReligionDiscover Kuala Lumpur
Though Kuala Lumpur is a relatively compact city, there is plenty to see and do. Food, shopping, and cultural attractions are on...
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0Culture & ReligionExperience the Wonder of Myanmar’s Biggest Festival
The Phaung Daw Oo Buddha Festival takes place every year in September to October on Inle Lake, Southern Shan State, in Myanmar.
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010CommunityMalaysia’s Expat City Smackdown: KL vs Penang Part 1
Both cities are well-established with expats, and between the two, serve as the home away from home for nearly all of Malaysia’s...
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02TravelDiscovering the Fascinating City of Hanoi
Hanoi is just one of the appealing destinations in the north of this fascinating country.
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0TravelThe Realm of the Four Kings: The Stunning Raja Ampat
Breathtaking scenery, pristine waters, secluded island beaches, and the most stunningly diverse oceanic ecosystem on the planet.
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07Food & Drink9 Places for Ice Cream and Icy Treats in Kuala Lumpur
Whether it’s to cool off from the unbearable heat or you’re simply looking for an excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth, these...
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04NewsThe latest chapter in Langkawi duty-free saga (updated)
Social media has been abuzz in recent months with worries of Malaysia’s duty-free islands – Langkawi, Labuan, and Tioman – putting an...
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0TravelJourney to Indawgyi Lake in Myanmar
Journey to scenic Indawgyi Lake in Kachin State, Myanmar with travel writer Judyth Gregory-Smith as she explores the surroundings, meets the villagers,...
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02TravelThe evolution of Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
Langkawi is trying to balance its desire for more tourism with the need to maintain some of the charm that gives the...
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03ShoppingThe sensational shopping scene in Kuala Lumpur
In Greater KL, it seems like “the bigger the better” and “the more the merrier” are the sentiments firmly in play whenever...