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  • Meet Indonesians in Malaysia

  • Get information in our Malaysia guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Malaysia

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InterNations – The Place for Indonesians Living in Malaysia

Want to connect with the expat community of Indonesians in Malaysia? Looking for Indonesian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Indonesian expats to go on an excursion to the topical rainforests (two of which are World Heritage Sites) with?

InterNations Malaysia offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Malaysia or are still in Indonesia planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Indonesian expats in Malaysia is going very strong, with members having roots all across Indonesia - from Medan, over Semerang to Jakarta.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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Meet other Indonesians at our events in Malaysia

Attend our monthly events and activities for Indonesians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

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Want to meet other Indonesians at our events?

Why Indonesian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Indonesian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From Indonesia, living in Kuala Lumpur
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    From Indonesia, living in Kuala Lumpur
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    From Indonesia, living in Kuala Lumpur
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    From Indonesia, living in Kuala Lumpur
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    From Indonesia, living in Kuala Lumpur

Meet other Indonesians in Malaysia

Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Find other Indonesians to share your hobbies with

Tips and Advice on Malaysia from Your Fellow Indonesian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Malaysia goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Indonesians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Malaysian mentality and way of life. Indonesians in Malaysia are a part of our community, calling cities such as Kuantan, George Town, Kuala Lumpur, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Indonesians in Kuala Lumpur, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Indonesian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Malaysian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Indonesia.
  • On the Malaysia Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get nasi goreng in Kuala Lumpur, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Malaysia has information on the nearest Indonesian embassy and many other institutions.

From the topical rainforests (two of which are World Heritage Sites) to the urban agglomeration of the Klang Valley, you can meet supportive and friendly Indonesian expats in Malaysia on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Indonesians in Malaysia

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Malaysia. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Malaysian nasi lemak, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Kuala Lumpur’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Malaysia? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see tea plantations in the Cameron Highlands and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Indonesia and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Selamat siang from our Indonesians living in Malaysia!