Moving to Subang Jaya

Subang Jaya is a particularly well connected city, so expatriates moving to Subang Jaya will find it easy to get there as well as explore Malaysia and the rest of South East Asia during their stay in Subang Jaya. There are regular train links to Kuala Lumpur and nearby cities such as Shah Alam, and a local airport which serves domestic locations and popular holiday resorts such as Penang. Plus, the enormous Kuala Lumpur International Airport is just 35 miles away. Malaysia generally enjoys a warm and humid climate, but expats living in Subang Jaya also need to be prepared to get very wet. During the rainy season of August to May, more than 200mm of rain falls on average each month. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen every day you are in Subang Jaya, despite the rainfall the temperatures tend to stay very hot. For more information on relocating to Malaysia, and living in a wet, tropical climate, sign up on InterNations and speak to fellow expats in our forums or through the private messages system.

Working in Subang Jaya

Expatriates have been coming to work on the Malay Peninsular for many years. Malaysia’s situation in South East Asia means there are a lot of Thai, Indonesian, Australian, Chinese and Indian expats working in cities like Subang Jaya. Despite its diversity, Malay is the national language and it is important that any expatriate working in Subang Jaya makes an effort to learn at least a few phrases. Mandarin Chinese is widely spoken in Kuala Lumpur, and English is used frequently in business. Malaysia is a Muslim country, so expats moving to Subang Jaya to work should be aware of Muslim traditions and customs. The working day may be interrupted by the calls to prayer, and women should dress modestly at all times. For advice on adapting to life in a new country or simply for socializing and networking opportunities, join the globa InterNations expat community and speak directly to seasoned expatriates.