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.

Mont'Kiara

Proximity: Mont' Kiara is located within the city of Kuala Lumpur. It is an affluent suburb of residences, condominiums, shopping malls and amenities. It is home to an international community and an exemplary township that has a clean and safe image. Mont' Kiara International School (M'KIS) is located in the heart of Mont Kiara.

Housing type(s): Mont'Kiara mainly houses residential condominiums at reasonable costs . Many M'KIS families reside here.

Pet Friendly: Very friendly, teachers with pets have chosen this area.

Sri Hartamas / Desa Sri Hartamas

Proximity: 10 - 20 minutes drive to school and 30 - 40 minutes walk from school 

Housing type(s): Terrace, link and bungalow houses, as well as condominiums.  

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): Mostly bungalows, as well as link houses and condominiums. There are storey linked houses, semi detached houses. There are some M'KIS families who live 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.

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