Moving to a new house as a family unit is a monumental task at the best of times, moving to Malaysia with family is an even bigger task.

From the initial stages of deciding to move to unpacking the final box, it is a rollercoaster of emotions, to say the least. Im sure you have already considered the pros and cons of moving to Malaysia and now your wondering what life as an expat in Malaysia will be like

While this is the case if you were moving from one side of town to the other, things are slightly different should you be relocating your family unit to a different country in the world. 

While you would understandably forgo a similar range of emotions when moving to the other side of town, the process of moving to a different country is vastly different, and there are many more factors that must be considered when doing so. 

Suppose you are in this position yourself. Moving to a new country can be daunting for parents of any age, and you might feel you are not prepared at all for what lies ahead. There are things to know before moving to Malaysia from the UK or anywhere else for that matter.

This is where we come into the equation. 

Moving To Malaysia With Family

Detailed below, we have narrowed down some of the factors that should be considered when moving abroad. More specifically, we will be considering what you should know when moving to Malaysia with your family. Whether intending to move in the coming weeks or months, read on for more. 

1. Finding Somewhere To Live

It goes without saying, but when moving to any new location, you want to ensure you have a roof over your head from the word go. Organising this element of your house move as early as possible will ease the pressure on you over time and ensure you have somewhere to rest after a long and tiresome flight to Malaysia. 

Kuala Lumpur is a sought-after destination for many choosing to live in Malaysia. Office workers can benefit from having a Friday off work while also being employed in one of the most stable economies in the world. At the same time, there is a vast range of residences available in the city, including the vibrant Arte Mont Kiara. 

When establishing where you will live with your family, you should consider the distance to local amenities and any relevant educational institutes for your children. This takes us to the next section. 

2. Register Your Family With Relevant Bodies

Understandably when moving to a new place, this is a factor that often slips your mind, particularly when dealing with what feels like hundreds of other tasks simultaneously. While we recognise that is the case, this is something that should be near the top of your to-do list.

Registering your family with any relevant bodies as soon as possible ensures that processes run smoothly. Whether enrolling your children at the best school in your district or registering with a doctor’s office, you want to ensure these factors are handled as soon as possible. 

This also extends to include any furry family members you will be taking with you in your big move. Finding a local veterinarians office and registering your pet with them will ensure they receive any treatments and vaccinations they need to stay healthy. It is worth checking with your local authorities before you move whether your pet will be allowed into the country, for certain dog breeds are prohibited. 

3. Organise Furniture Removal and Shipping

Moving your belongings to a new country is a vast task that will need weeks of planning and preparation to get right.

It is not as easy as boxing your items into boxes and putting them into a van to send down the road; you will have to organise your belongings to be transported across the world with a reliable removals company, while also abiding by any importing rules and regulations, and weight restrictions. 

It is also worth noting that removals shipped to a different country tend to take a short while compared to other shipping methods. You will need to decide whether you will go without some of your belongings in the weeks leading to your move date or once you have arrived. 

At the same time, it might be worth having a clear-out of your belongings and thinking about what is worth moving across the world with you and what you can leave behind.

Advertise and list your unwanted belongings on online forums for some extra cash or donate to those who need them most.

Limiting what you are taking with you and buying items once you have arrived in Malaysia is also recommended and will lower the costs associated with shipping your belongings greatly. 

Many other factors are worth considering when moving to a new country, moving to Malaysia as a family included.

That being the case, we would be here all day if we were to talk about them all!

While that is the case, we hope you go forth with the confidence that the decisions you are making will be beneficial both in the short and long term and that your relocation will go without a hitch! 

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