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Expat Life

Americans Are Packing Up and Moving to Malaysia — Here's the Real Talk Nobody Gives You Before You Go

Malaysia has quietly become one of the top destinations for American expats and remote workers looking for an affordable, English-friendly base in Southeast Asia. But moving abroad is never as smooth as the Instagram posts suggest. We sat down with US expats living across Malaysia to get the honest, unfiltered version of what it's actually like to make the leap.

Jul 29, 2026

Food & Culture

Order Nasi Lemak or Char Kway Teow? Your Hawker Food Pick Reveals More About You Than You Think

In Malaysia, what you eat at a hawker stall isn't just about hunger — it's practically a personality test. From the die-hard nasi lemak loyalists to the char kway teow adventurers, your go-to hawker dish carries a whole lot of cultural DNA. We broke it all down so you can finally understand yourself (and your Malaysian friends) a little better.

Jul 29, 2026