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Overview
A constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia, Malaysia consists of 13 states and 3 federal territories. It is a middle-income country with a manageable cost of living, and uses Ringgit Malaysia (RM or MYR) as its currency.The climate is largely predictable, and Malaysia enjoys tropical weather year-round. Due to its proximity to water, the climate is often humid. Malaysia also experiences a monsoon season; however this varies depending on the destination.
Culture and Language
Malaysia is a colorful, diverse country, with people of different backgrounds, beliefs, languages, and dialects. While Bahasa Melayu is the official language, most Malaysians can converse in English. Due to the diversity of cultures in Malaysia, families will experience a variety of holidays, traditions, and cultural celebrations.
Our Neighborhood
M’KIS is located in the green, safe, thriving suburb of Mont Kiara, a primarily expatriate community. The Mont Kiara neighborhood has all the amenities a family needs, including the option to walk to school and live close to friends and other international families. The neighborhood has everything you need: great dining and shopping destinations, easy access to walks and hikes, excellent fitness and exercise options, and more. Due to its strategic location, public transport and e-hailing services are easily obtained.
Mont'Kiara
Proximity: 10–30 minutes drive to school, vehicle required; limited access to taxis. Traffic jams in the mornings and evenings.
Housing type(s): Condominiums. Reasonable costs with access to pools. Few M’KIS families reside here.
Pet Friendly: Very friendly, teachers with pets have chosen this area.
Sri Hartamas / Desa Sri Hartamas
Proximity: 10–30 minutes drive to school, vehicle required. Traffic jams in the mornings and evenings.
Housing type(s): Condominiums. Reasonable costs with access to pools. Few M’KIS families reside here.
Pet Friendly: Very friendly; teachers with pets have chosen this area.
Damansara Heights
Proximity: 10–30 minutes drive to school, vehicle required. Traffic jams in the mornings and evenings.
Housing type(s): Condominiums. Reasonable costs with access to pools. Few M’KIS families reside here.
Housing type(s): C3-storey linked houses, semi-detached, and condominiums. Fewer M’KIS families live here than other areas, but a few teachers have selected to stay in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail and Bandar Utama.
Pet Friendly: Very friendly; teachers with pets have chosen this area.
Bangsar
Proximity: 10–30 minutes drive to school, vehicle required. Traffic jams in the mornings and evenings.
Housing type(s): Condominiums. Reasonable costs with access to pools. Few M’KIS families reside here.
Pet Friendly: Very friendly; teachers with pets have chosen this area.
Segambut
Proximity: 10–30 minutes drive to school, vehicle required Traffic jams in the mornings and evenings.
Housing type(s): Condominiums. Reasonable costs with access to pools. Few M’KIS families reside here.
Pet Friendly: Very friendly; teachers with pets have chosen this area.
School Community
Before and after school, as well as on the weekends, M'KIS is a hub of family-centered activities including sports, clubs, social events and volunteer opportunities, and community events. With 50+ different nationalities represented among our families, M’KIS is also a truly diverse, internationally-minded school. Students and families feel at home here, no matter where they come from.
Medical
Prior to your move to Kuala Lumpur, you may want to consider getting the vaccines recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. While KL is a modern city with good health services, please check the CDC site below for up to date information.
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