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robert1945 · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 4

I want to find work in KL. I have a degree, 8 years teaching Canadian high school, a number of years instructing at the community college level and too many years in business - several teaching management courses. In other words, I'm old(er) but have the experience to offer.
I want to teach at the secondary, college or business level and am looking for contacts to source such positions, can anyone help in this regard?
I am also hearing that the visa requirements can eliminate those over 50 years of age. I'm way older than that. Does anyone know if that is a rigid rule or can the prospective employer get around it if they want you badly enough?
I would consider a volunteer position if that would get me the visa, does anyone know of locations in and around KL where volunteers might be sought?
If you think this sounds strange the reason is fairly simple, my son moved there a number of years ago, married and is raising a family - we (my wife and I) want to move there for a year or so (now that we are retired) and get to know our grandkids but I would like to work while there.
All help and contacts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob

Jati · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 155

robert1945 · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 4

Jati,
Thanks for the response and the suggestion. I was hoping to get something before we went over. What you suggest was the fall back position - from the info I am getting to date from a variety of sources it is rapidly becoming the primary strategy.

Jati · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 155

Check your PM.

You can apply for a retirement visa through the Malaysia My Second Home program. The visa is for 5- or 10-year periods and allows you to work for up to 20 hours per week on a part-time basis. There are NGOs in KL that would probably be interested, no pay or low pay, of course.

http://www.mm2h.gov.my/

http://www.alloexpat.com/malaysia_expat_forum/malaysia-my-second-home-mmsh-retire-in-malaysia-f33.html

robert1945 · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 4

Jati,
I don't know if you received my previous reply so I will try this way. I cannot send PM's as I have not been on Dave's site long enough.
Yes we would be interested in Kuantan. We were there some years back and you are right it is a beautiful location.
The other problem is we cannot be there until into September would your friend still be interested under that circumstance - if so please link us together and we can open discussions to see if there is a match with both our needs.
The second home program sounds great. I heard of it the last time we were there but had forgotten - I will look into it more closely now.
Thanks for all your help.
Bob

Jati · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 155

robert1945,

I sent the Kuantan info via PM again. No need for you to reply to me on that. If you are interested in the MMSH program, Kuantan is a much cheaper place to "retire" than the KL/Penang/Johor areas.

Regards.

robert1945 · Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Posts: 4

Jati,
Many thanks, I will follow up directly. I appreciate your help.
Bob

gingerlady · Joined: 24 Apr 2004 Posts: 49 Location: Indonesia

HI Robert,

I would P.M. you but i, too don't have enough postings. are you interested in taking my place for the summer in KL? I was hired for a summer job, but don't think I'll be able to make it, and don't want to leave the school hanging.. you can email me [email protected]