Malaysia’s minimum wage is RM1,700/month in 2026, in force nationwide since August 2025. Who it covers, whether it includes foreign…
What SOCSO (PERKESO) actually covers in Malaysia, the two main schemes, how foreign workers fit in since 2019, current contribution…
What EPF (KWSP) is, the 2026 contribution rates, the new mandatory 2% for foreign workers, how to check your balance,…
Kolo mee explained by a Kuching resident since 2019: what it’s made of, how it differs from wonton mee, why…
Sarawak laksa explained by a Kuching resident since 2019: what’s in it, how it differs from kolo mee, where locals…
What to eat in Kuching, by a resident since 2019: Sarawak laksa, kolo mee, manok pansoh, midin, kueh chap, kek…
A single person can live well in Kuching for RM 2,800–4,000/month. Here’s a full breakdown of rent, food, transport, and…
Kuching runs on three languages daily: Malay, English, and Sarawak’s own dialect. Here’s what you’ll actually hear, what you’ll need,…
An honest look at why expats settle in Kuching, Sarawak, from cheap rent and good food to a slow pace,…
Sarawak runs its own immigration, and the process differs from Peninsular Malaysia. Here’s exactly where to go, what to bring,…