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U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including Malaysia. AsiaNow, www.buyusa.gov/asianow, a program by the U.S. Commercial Service provides resources for 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including the monthly on-line newsletter, Asia Now e-News. The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the Malaysia Country Briefing. Business Culture Guides, www.executiveplanet.com, is a business culture guide for the international traveler, with a section on Malaysia. World Trade Organization, http://www.wto.org/, regulates trade rules between its member countries, and provides information on economic data, trade regulations,disputes and agreements about its members, including Malaysia. International Monetary Fund, www.imf.org, promoted financial stability, international trade and economic growth among its 184 member countries. The website provides country information (with a section on Malaysia) and a number of publications, including the World Economic Outlook. U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad. STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.
BBC News, news.bbc.co.uk, provides country profiles on history, politics and economic background, and recent news on most countries, including Malaysia. CIA World Factbook, www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook, compiled by the CIA, contains country profiles with basic information, including Malaysia. The Consular Information Sheets, travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html compiled by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, part of the U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, provide useful information for travelers and expatriates, such as Travel Warnings, Travel Publications (general travel advice), Consular Information Sheets, and much more. Here is the link to information about Malaysia. Nations Online Project, www.nationsonline.org, is a destination guide to countries of the world, with useful general information, including Malaysia. United Kingdom, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, www.fco.gov.uk, provides Country Profiles with basic information and links including Malaysia. The U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, publishes Country Background Notes, with facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. Here is the Background Note for Malaysia. Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org, the free online encyclopedia, provides useful articles and information about Malaysia.
Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, provides a Directory of Schools and Regional Education Associations listing American International Schools for East Asia, including Malaysia: East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), www.earcos.org, provides links to its Member Schools in East Asia, including Malaysia. British International Schools Worldwide, www.bisw.org, provides listings of British schools around the world, including five schools in Malaysia. Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including Malaysia. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools. GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database for those intending to study abroad, including Malaysia.
Worpermit.com, provides immigation, visa, and work permit information for Malaysia. Also see the Anywork, Anywhere website for an overview on visas and work permits in Malaysia. The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide detailed information as well: Canadian High Commission in Malaysia, www.kualalumpur.gc.ca; 17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Postal Address: P.O. Box 10990, Kuala Lumpur, 50732, Malaysia. Tel.: 6 (03) 2718-3333; Fax: 6 (03) 2718-3399; klmpr-cs@international.gc.ca. United States Embassy in Malaysia, malaysia.usembassy.gov; 376 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603-2168-5000; Fax: 603-2142-2207. British High Commission in Malaysia, www.britain.org.my; 185 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, PO Box 11030, 50732 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: (60) (3) 2170 2200; Fax: (60) (3) 2170 2360; consular.kualalumpur@fco.gov.uk. Malaysian HIgh Commission in the UK, 45 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QT, 17 Curzon Street , London W1, UK. Tel: (020) 7235 8033; mwlondon@btinternet.com. Embassy of Malaysia in the USA, usembassymalaysia.org.my; 2401 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Tel: (202) 328-2700; Fax: (202) 483-7661.
AlloExpat.com, www.alloexpat.com, is an information and resource portal for expatriates living in or moving to the Asia-Pacific region, including a section on Malaysia. Asia Expat Forum, www.asiaexpat.info, offers discussion groups on expatriate life, work, visa issues, jobs in Asia, relationships etc., with a section on Malaysia. AsiaXPAT, www.asiaxpat.com, provides extensive expatriate resources for those moving to one of 13 East Asian cities, including Kuala Lumpur. Asia Expats Forum, www.asia-expatsforum.com, is a community forum for expatriates living in Asia, with country-specific discussion groups including a Malaysia Expat Forum. BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a general forum on the Far East, including postings from Malaysia. Expat.Com, www.expat.com.my, provides resources for expatriates in Malaysia. Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about Malaysia. Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for Malaysia. Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in Malaysia. Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on Malaysia, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board. Expat Web Directory, www.expatwebdirectory.com, provides listings of expatriate discussion groups and forums for most countries, including Malaysia. ExpatKL, www.expatkl.com, an excellent expatriate site for those living in Malaysia, featuring an active forum and many useful resources. Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the Malaysia section, listing groups all over the country. Newcomers Club Worldwide, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including Malaysia. Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The Malaysia section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links.
Malaysian Minsitry of Foreign Affairs, www.kln.gov.my. myGovernment, www.gov.my, is the official website of the Malaysian government. Association of South East Asian Nations –ASEAN, www.aseansec.org, is an international organization of ten South East Asian countries promoting peace and stability as well as economic, social and cultural development in the region, including Malaysia. United Nations Development Programme in Malaysia, www.undp.org.my, provides information about UN projects on democratic governance, social development, environment and sustainable development, and more. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), www.undp.org, publishes the annual Human Development report, www.undp.org/annualreports, with in-depth analyses of development issues and trends worldwide, as well as the Human Development Index, a statistical tool comparing key Human development criteria of most countries worldwide. Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations, www.un.int/malaysia, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links--or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.org/english or www.un.int. The World Bank, www.worldbank.org, provides reports and analysis about infrastructure, health, trade and more, with a section on East Asia & the Pacific, including Malaysia. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.
International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, with a section on Asia, including Malaysia. International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including Malaysia.
Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in Malaysia. Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including Malaysia. Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including Malaysia.
About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, with a section on Asia for Visitors, including Malaysia. ASEANTA, www.aseanta.org, is the ASEAN Tourism Association, with travel information about ASEAN countries, including Malaysia. Asian Hip-Hop Pass, www.airtimetable.com/airpass_asia.htm, is an affordable air pass covering all ASEAN countries, including Malaysia. Asia Trotter, www.asiatrotter.com, provides useful links and resources for travelers to Asia, with a section on Malaysia. Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com, provides a lot of useful travel information, with a section on Asia, including Malaysia. Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, with a section on Asia, including Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia, www.tourism.gov.my, is the website of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB). Visit Malaysia, www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my, is Malalysia's offical travel website. |
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