All posts tagged "Opinions"
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02DrivingReservations about long-distance driving on Malaysian roads
Despite high car ownership rates, many expats tell us they aren't comfortable driving long distances in Malaysia. That’s a pity because road...
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03CommunityA lesson about the world’s most valuable commodity
Without getting someone’s attention, you’ll never convince them of much, certainly never sell them anything, never get them to fall in love...
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0CommunityChanges in Malaysia’s expat community over the last 30 years
TEG's publisher, Andy Davison, reflects on the lifestyle of expats in Malaysia and the evolution of that lifestyle over the last three...
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0A reflection on how racism is approached and dealt with in Malaysia
The Expat Group's editor, Chad Merchant reflect on how differently racism in Malaysia presents itself compared to in the US.
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05CommunityHazy days: the effects of Malaysia’s latest pollution problem
For weeks on end recently, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia coughed and choked under a blanket of smoky haze. The pollution isn’t just...
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0CommunityA Brief Look at Penang’s Golden Age
Marcus Langdon has just published the second volume of his magnum opus on the early history of Penang.
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023The Struggle Expats Face with Repatriation
There comes a time for every expat to face the challenges of repatriation.
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031CommunityIs All Forgotten Now That the Haze Has Cleared?
As the haze faded from the environment, it seemed to fade from memory just as quickly.
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02Food & DrinkA Look at Addressing Sickness through Proper Nutrition
A look at how proper diet and nutrition can help in addressing sickness.
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025CommunityAn American’s Impression of Malaysian Drivers
In general, Malaysians are considered to be very careful drivers. But is a careful driver equivalent to a safe driver?
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01CommunityThe Result of Being Too Attached to our Smartphones
A look at how detached from the real world one can get with a smartphone and an internet connection.
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02CommunityThoughts on Family Relationships and Staying in Touch
The value of family relationships and staying in touch through visits or other channels of communication.
