Exactly one year ago today, we officially registered Malaysian Link with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). We had big dreams, and we still do. Our vision has always been to create a platform that helps expatriates not just live in Malaysia, but truly connect with it. To break the expat bubble, to share the real Malaysia, and to make settling in feel more like arriving home. But here’s the honest truth: we haven’t properly launched yet. Why? Because life happened. Ou

When people talk about culture shock, they often mean the obvious things. Language barriers. Bureaucracy. Food that tastes unfamiliar. Public behaviour that feels too direct or too reserved. These moments are visible. You can point to them. You can laugh about them later. They announce themselves clearly as difference. But not all culture shock arrives like that. Some of it is quiet. It settles in slowly, without drama. It looks like functioning well on the outside while feel

When people move to a new country, there are questions they ask easily and often. How does the visa work? Where should I live? Which school is good? Where do people shop, eat, commute, socialise? These are safe questions. Practical questions. Questions that come with clear answers and very little risk. In Malaysia, most expats become very good at asking these quickly. There are forums, WhatsApp groups, relocation agents, and well-meaning friends who are happy to help. Then th