Moving to Shah Alam

Consistently hot weather all year round is a major draw to this beautiful country, and the striking scenery and traditional attractions are enough to keep someone occupied for as long as they wish. Living prices will still seem low compared to western prices, and you can save more money by living as the locals do, eating for example in the small Malaysian cafés and restaurants. Learning some Malaysian or Mandarin phases in the local dialect will get any expat moving to Shah Alam a long way, though English is widely spoken by the younger generations. Uptown Shah Alam holds a huge market with everything you could need, from food stall to clothes, and events are often held there such as games and concerts. This is a popular diversion for expatriates who have moved to the Orchid City, and is a great place for you to meet other expats living in Shah Alam and across the world. Much expatriate advice is published on the InterNations website and you use our platform to easily get in touch with people able to empathize with your experiences moving to a foreign city.

Working in Shah Alam

Shah Alam is an industrial city with plenty of opportunities for expats. Many people you will meet in the expatriate communities in Shah Alam will be working as English teachers or in the growing tourism industry. The commercial areas in the city center are very attractive, and it is not difficult to be drawn into welcoming communities of expats. Nevertheless, if you find yourself struggling to get settled in your new home, you can always join InterNations. Fellow expatriates will be best able to advice you on working in Shah Alam, and any questions you have can be answered by people who have gone through the same experience of working in the city. For days when you want to escape from the office and be surrounded by culture and literature, head to the largest state library in Selangor. There will be great opportunities to enjoy the Malaysian festivals as many places of work will not remain open. Take part in Bon Odori which is a festival to honor the deceased spirits of their ancestors; a relic of the Japanese influence in the area. These festivals are best spent with a Malaysian family to have a truly authentic experience of Malaysian culture at its best.