Regional information & cuisine

Where expats settle in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu. Each has a different pace, price and climate; this page maps them with video and a short guide to each.

Regions

• Kuala Lumpur — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Penang — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Johor Bahru — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Kota Kinabalu — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.

Cuisine

What people actually eat week to week, market days, the staples you'll cook with, what's hard to find, and how to eat well on each tier's budget. Recipes and market guides from our kitchen.