All foreigners wishing to live and work in Malaysia need an employment pass.
There are several international-standard serviced apartments in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, specially designed for long term guests. This includes everything from hotel...
So here you are, moving your family to live in Malaysia, an unfamiliar culture - a different language, too - and leaving...
Your decision on what to take with you will, to some extent, be determined based on the living conditions you have chosen...
Housing, communications, transport (including taxis), food, clothing, medical expenses and recreation are cheaper than most expats have experienced.