Kuala Lumpur - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?
pretty good size - May 2022
Extraordinarily large. This is the most multicultural place I've lived and I'm from San Francisco. You don't stand out as an expat at all. - Aug 2018
This is a mid-sized embassy, and there are diplomatic missions from many other countries here as well. There are fewer expats from the oil and gas sector, but some are still here. Overall expats really enjoy KL. It is not the most interesting city as there are not many museums or cultural events, and very few historic sites. However, it is a very easy city with everyone speaking English, modern infrastructure and conveniences, easy transportation, and great dining and night life. Morale is high because people are thankful for the ease of KL and enjoy traveling throughout the region. - May 2018
The expat community is large and morale seems to be excellent. There are bazaars and events put on by embassies and country community groups frequently and even more so during the lead up to Christmas. - Apr 2017
There's a large expatriate community, government and private sector (primarily oil companies). Morale is pretty high, KL is generally considered an easy place to live. - May 2016
Massive. - Aug 2013
A lot of expats from all over the world. I attend the Bridge Churc,h which includes representatives of more than 20 nations. - Aug 2011
Sizable, but the community is not that tight-knit, due to how easy it is to integrate/interact with locals. - Mar 2011
Pretty large. - May 2009
There are people from all over. A lot of Brits and Aussies live here permanently. - Mar 2009
Large expat community, including people from oil industry, diplomatic community, and multinationals. - Jul 2008
Huge. Really. Lots of people that live here permanently. - May 2008
