Your Malaysia Starterkit.

Fewer unanswered questions.
More direction for your start.

Here is the detailed contents overview of the brochure included with your Hijra support. You receive it in English and use it alongside your personalised plan for preparation, checklists and everyday reference.

Included in the €3,900 support package. €1,950 at the start and €1,950 after arrival.

1. Life in Malaysia: your new daily routine

An honest introduction to living here, including the things to enjoy and the habits that may change.

Tropical weather, humidity and rain: what they mean for clothing, housing and planning your day.
Mosques, prayer rooms, halal options and Ramadan in daily life; differences between neighbourhoods and regions.
Supermarkets, local markets, eating out, delivery services and practical communication in English or with your first Malay phrases.
Healthcare, insurance, medical services, schools and family needs as essential parts of your preparation.

How you can use it:
You can compare your expectations with your actual daily routine and the needs of your family.

2. Location & housing: the right fit for your life

A holiday destination and a place to call home meet different needs. The Starterkit shows you which questions to ask.

Compare Kuala Lumpur and surrounding Selangor, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya, Penang or other suitable regions.
Consider rental budget, home size, furnishings, travel times, mosques, schools and healthcare together.
Prepare for temporary accommodation, viewings, a tenancy agreement, deposit, utilities and checking the condition of the home.
Compare city life, quieter neighbourhoods and island living with a checklist for your own priorities.

How you can use it:
You have a starting point for your personal location shortlist and a checklist for finding a home.

3. Residency & documents: know what to prepare

Your residency route needs to fit your income, work, family and intended length of stay.

An introduction to potential routes, such as DE Rantau for eligible remote work, MM2H for suitable applicants or employer-sponsored residency.
Check eligibility, permitted work, dependants, renewal and regional validity separately.
Organise passports, supporting evidence, translations and other documents for the procedure you actually choose.
Set an order for preparation, the application, follow-up questions and travel planning; official decisions and fees remain with the relevant authorities.

How you can use it:
You know which documents and outstanding requirements belong in your individual visa plan.

4. Your first days: a practical order

You do not have to do everything at once after landing. The checklist sorts what to do immediately, soon and once further requirements are met.

On arrival day: keep entry documents ready, arrange transport to your accommodation, stay connected and save important contacts.
In the first few days: a SIM card or eSIM, shopping, local transport and getting to know your neighbourhood.
In the first week: visit suitable neighbourhoods and plan required residency appointments, insurance questions and any school visits.
Later steps: address a bank account, utility contracts, longer-term housing and business matters once their requirements are met. Bank account approval and processing times are not guaranteed.

How you can use it:
A practical arrival checklist with priorities, required documents and space for your appointments.

5. Living costs: what your daily life really costs

You receive indicative prices with dates and location context. We plan around your household and preferred standard of living, rather than promise a single monthly figure.

Housing: rent, deposit, furnishings, electricity, water, internet and possible extra charges in the residential development.
Daily life: groceries, eating out, mobile service, public transport, ride-hailing or your own vehicle.
Family & planning ahead: schools or childcare, health insurance, medical expenses and reserves.
Keep start-up costs separate from the monthly budget; record exchange rates, research dates and assumptions behind price comparisons. Official budget guides provide context but do not replace current housing quotes.

How you can use it:
A budget worksheet for start-up costs, monthly expenses and reserves, with example prices reviewed when your support begins.

6. Tax & finances: clarify the right questions

Visas, tax residency and business structure are separate matters. The Starterkit helps you prepare them clearly and bring them together with professional advisers.

Document your move from your country of departure, remaining ties, time spent in each country and intended living arrangements.
Compile income from employment, self-employment, companies and other sources, and clarify how it relates to the countries involved.
Review tax residency and possible filing or registration duties with qualified advisers; a visa alone does not determine tax status.
Bring questions, documents, relevant specialists and outstanding decisions into one overview. Individual professional tax advice is separate.

How you can use it:
You approach professional advice with organised information and specific questions.

7. Business in Malaysia: from your idea to its requirements

Remote work, a local company and permission to work locally are different arrangements. You receive a clear overview of the essentials.

Identify your model: work for overseas clients, employment or a company carrying out activities in Malaysia.
Prepare for company structure, shareholders, a director, company secretary, registered address and possible sector-specific requirements.
Include banking, accounting, tax registration, invoicing and ongoing obligations in the plan; identify any specialist advice needed early.
Check residency and work permission separately from incorporation. Forming a company alone does not automatically grant permission to live or work in Malaysia.

How you can use it:
A business checklist with the decisions and specialists relevant to your plans.

8. Travel & exploring: get to know Malaysia

Exploring is more than a break. It helps you discover which surroundings feel right for everyday life too.

Discover Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings for city life, infrastructure and different neighbourhoods.
Consider Penang and George Town for culture, food, city walks and excursions.
Explore Langkawi for islands, beaches and nature, while distinguishing a holiday impression from suitability as a home.
Plan routes and trips around your time, budget, weather, season and family needs; include practical guidance on transport, halal food and prayer facilities.

How you can use it:
A selection of ideas for exploring the country, its regions and potential places to live thoughtfully.

Reviewed for your start.
Tailored to you.

Indicative prices and requirements are dated when your support starts. Market prices, entry programmes and obligations can change. Your personalised plan records which details need to be checked for your circumstances.

The brochure provides guidance and practical preparation. For individual tax, legal or immigration advice, we involve qualified specialists; their services and fees are separate.

The sources below provide context. The Belanjawanku budget guide is intended for Malaysian households using specific assumptions. Immigration fees, international schools, your preferred standard of living and individual insurance needs must be considered separately.

Sources reviewed for this contents overview: 11 October 2026.

Which of these matters most to you?

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