Im a single female, 29 years old, Head of my own department, an expatriate, lviing in Malaysia. Ive been here for a mere 7 months and Ive run out of things to do! I am bored, lonely and frustrated-- not with work, but with living here... I know this is a beautiful country but isn't there more?
2007-03-20 14:03:28 · 23 answers · asked by Stefani 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Malaysia
You need a boyfriend but yeah, if you have lived abroad in a city say Tokyo or Shanghai or London, you cannot compare.
Still Malaysia has its moments, its cheap right. If you are getting paid in a foreign currency, everything in Malaysia is cheap. Are you living in Kuala Lumpur?. At least that city has some night life, all the other cities are dead...like living in Saudi Arabia where you are too afraid to too anything for fear of getting stoned to death.
2007-03-20 15:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by grendeth 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You work too hard lady, heading a dept. with stubborn staffs might lead you to stress! I can't believe you are so bored in such a short time. From your Q i think you need to experience the extreme sports in this country. Go and feel the river rafting in Pahang or have an Elephant ride in the river at Kuala Gandah, Lanchang. If you feel you're bored of city life why not live with the primitive people for few days..
If that's not enough to thrill you, try the cave adventure, diving or mount climbing.
2007-03-21 01:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by daniel*wm 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hm, agree with Anderson. Well, other than take a vacation, you can also enjoy the night life. Where are you exactly? In KL you could find all sorts of things to do. Make some new friends so that you won't be so lonely, and plan some night outs together. Travel to various good destinations and have a nice vacation.
If you're intp wild life and greenery, you can have a visit to the National Park and plan your escapade. There's plenty of beaches and waterfalls in Malaysia. Visit Sabah and Sarawak for a new perspective and see the interesting customs there..
Good luck!
2007-03-20 22:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lina 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Sad to hear that you have run out of fun after only a mere 7 months in Malaysia...
I don't know about you but most expatrates will normally hang around for night life..
I would suggest you pick up a copy of the tourism map of Malaysia, look at the different places they recommend. Find out about the place and make a trip there...
Frankly, I am already 39 years old but I am still looking into map to go to every corner of Malaysia to have a 'feel'.
Good luck...
2007-03-21 01:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by aUDREy TTT 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
One of the ways to get to know the foreign country better is to learn local language - in your case - Malay. It's a fun, studying it will kill your boredom and you will get to know many people! It's not very difficult language to learn. You could find some Malay classes for adults or ask someone to spend some time with you. Have fun!
2007-03-24 13:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Niu Su Hao 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
working overseas in stranger cultures may not be for you. You most likely would have to change your idea of "fun' as the local people are unliklely to chage theirs. Plan for a vacation away to another country more like your own or plan to leave as soon as feasible. Part of the job is the downside of being out of yr element and they are paying extra for the employees to tolerate this.
best of luck
2007-03-20 21:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by FoudaFaFa 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
stefani.... u need a local friends. then they'll show u the fun that u can have around here. there load of fun here. no matter how crazy and wild u are or mild theres everything for everyone here. just find the rite person to hang out wif n u surely wud know how fun malaysia can be. you can hang wif me u want n i'll show u how to enjoy life
2007-03-20 22:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by confused and loving it 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Take the overnight train to singapore for a few days. You could also go to Bali for a weekend. There is a ton to do near KL, explore!
2007-03-24 00:54:26 · answer #8 · answered by kross2442 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Stef, depending what is your interest , if i know your interest maybe i can share some with you.We are all here enjoying life.There are too many things to do here with frens.Do contact to hv some details.Rgds Allan
2007-03-23 01:20:14 · answer #9 · answered by allanckc@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have been here off and on for 42 years, and still finding different things to do. Its a paradise, just the travelling around is an adventure.
2007-03-21 01:52:08 · answer #10 · answered by Ken B 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋