Expat Experience

“Pasar Malam” was among the few Malay words I had encountered in my first three months of stay in Malaysia. “Pasar Malam” means Night Market. It is a time where a lot of people gathered together to sell and buy products basically on food, garments, and services as well.  As a foreigner under a spouse visa in this country, I need to adapt things that are essential for my longer stay here in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. I need to know and understand the basic events, public holidays, festivities, and other interesting facts of life in this place About Pasar Malam: I had to encounter this Pasar Malam outside part of KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru on my few months of stay in this place. I was told that this Pasar Malam was one of the longest night market in the city compared to other Tamans in JB. My wife and I had been in this place for quite few times. Of course the purpose was to buy food, fruits, and experience walking and looking new things which are new to me. This e...

Everybody celebrate love and happiness during the month of February. This is the month where we celebrate Valentine's day. Couples usually date together, giving red roses, chocolates, stuff toys, and many other things as a love present to their special one. But as for me, I shared love and happiness to my wife and to our lovely son not only during this month but throughout the year. Well, to go with the trend, we went to a nearby beach resort to escape the busy life in the city. We went to Desaru Tunamaya Beach and Spa Resort at Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. Thanks to my Company as I was able to get one night stay in a 4-star luxury hotel.  Experiencing Desaru Tunamaya Beach Resort and Spa To be honest, this is my first time to experience beach here in Johor, Malaysia. The scenery was good. I like the hotel room including the amenities that they have. We booked a twin bed deluxe room. The room was clean and spacious for couples with a baby like us. The structural...