Relocate to Malaysia with confidence.
Skip the guesswork. Whether you are moving yourself, your partner or your whole family, Staff Link guides you from your first question to your first weeks in Malaysia, with one coordinated team.
Two quick questions, then we suggest where to begin.
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Your move to Malaysia, handled.
Without Staff Link
- Several providers and a lot of guesswork
- Unclear visa steps and timelines
- Setting up your home, bank and phone on your own
- Searching for household help you can trust
With Staff Link
- One coordinated team from first question to first weeks
- Visa guidance through trusted partner providers
- Help with your home, banking, SIM and utilities
- Vetted household staff, with monthly billing and ongoing support
Know your visa path
Your visa shapes everything else. We explain the pathways in plain language, prepare the paperwork with you, and work through trusted partner providers. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirements before you commit.
- Pathways explained in plain language
- Document preparation guidance
- Trusted partner providers
Find your home and get set up
Your home, bank, phone and utilities are the first things you need. We help you choose an area, coordinate your rental or lease, and set up the basics so you can land with confidence.
- Area selection to suit your lifestyle
- Rental or lease coordination
- Banking guidance, SIM and utilities
Settle your household
Moving as a family or a couple means more than a home. We help with household staff, healthcare orientation, school guidance for families and finding your community.
- Vetted household staff
- Healthcare orientation
- School guidance for families
- Community introductions and cultural orientation
What we help you with.
Visa guidance
Pathways explained, documents prepared, through trusted partners.
Area and home search
Areas that fit your lifestyle, with rental or lease coordination.
Banking guidance
What you need to open and run your accounts.
SIM and utilities
The basics ready, so you are connected from day one.
Household staff
Vetted staff, monthly billing and ongoing support.
Healthcare orientation
Understand your options and where to go.
School guidance
Help for families choosing schools.
Cultural orientation
Local customs and daily life, explained.
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Six steps, from first question to settled in.
Hover over a step to see it. Every step is guided by one coordinated team.
You tell us
Share your plans, timing and questions in a free 30-minute call.
We map the path
We explain your visa options and choices in plain language.
We build your plan
A personal plan with areas, a setup checklist, a timeline, the level of support that fits you and a clear quote.
You confirm
Happy with your plan? Confirm your package and settle one simple, clear invoice. Once your payment is in, we get started.
We set things up
Home, banking guidance, SIM, utilities and household help, with trusted partners.
We stay with you
Check-ins and ongoing support while you settle in and build your community.
What to know before you go.
Visa options
Visa rules depend on your nationality, age, family and plans, and they change from time to time. We do not guess. Our trusted partner providers confirm the options that apply to you, and we plan the rest of your move around them.
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- Kuala Lumpur: the capital and largest city, with the widest choice of work, schools and services. It is busy, and central areas such as KLCC are generally pricier.
- Penang (George Town): known for food and heritage, with a large expat community and good hospitals.
- Johor Bahru: just across the border from Singapore, often chosen for lower costs than Singapore.
- Langkawi: island living and beaches, in a quieter setting.
Malaysia is on the same time as Bali and Perth (UTC+8). We help you compare areas for your budget, work and family before you decide.
Cost of living
Costs vary a lot by city and lifestyle, so we do not quote one number. In a consultation we build a personal budget with you. The main things to plan for:
- Rent or purchase, and moving costs
- Utilities, internet and mobile
- Groceries and eating out
- Transport or a car
- Health insurance
- School fees, if you have children
- Visa and application fees, depending on your pathway
Healthcare and insurance
Malaysia has public hospitals run by the Ministry of Health and a large private hospital sector. Foreigners can use public hospitals, but the Ministry lists different, higher admission deposits for foreigners, and public hospitals can be busy. Many newcomers choose private care with private health insurance, and English is widely used.
Check current rules on the Ministry of Health website. We help you understand your options and where to go.
Start with a conversation, then choose your level of support.
Free consultation
A relaxed 30-minute call about your plans, your timing and the support you may need. No obligation and no pressure.
- Talk through your plans and questions
- Understand your options and next steps
- Find out which level of support suits you
Personalised consultation
An hour of focused advice for people who want answers to specific questions, without needing a package.
- Visa pathways and next steps
- Areas and housing strategy
- Setup: banking, communication and suppliers
- Household staff and healthcare orientation
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Plan
For when you are still preparing and want a clear personal plan.
- Everything in the free consultation
- A 60-minute personalised consultation
- Your personal move plan: area shortlist, setup checklist and timeline
- Visa pathway overview through our trusted partner providers
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Settle
For when you are ready to move and want help as you arrive.
- Everything in Plan
- Arrival coordination
- Setup of the basics: SIM, utilities and banking guidance
- Trusted supplier introductions
- Help hiring vetted household staff
- Check-ins through your first 30 days
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Complete
For when you want hands-on help and ongoing support.
- Everything in Settle
- In-person settling-in support
- Ongoing monthly oversight of your household and systems
- Priority access to our team
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One team you can rely on.
Australian-owned
Run by Australian directors, with offices and operations in Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia.
One coordinated team
You deal with one team and get consistent answers, instead of juggling several providers.
Rated 4.7 on Google
Clients rate our service highly.
Good questions before you decide.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. The free consultation is 30 minutes, with no obligation.
What is the difference between the free and the personalised consultation?
The free consultation is a 30-minute introduction to your plans and the options. The personalised consultation is a paid 60-minute session for focused advice on your specific questions, without needing a package.
Which package is right for me?
Plan suits you if you are still preparing and want a clear personal plan. Settle adds hands-on help as you arrive. Complete adds in-person and ongoing support. If you are not sure, start with the free consultation and we will recommend a level.
Can you help with my visa?
We guide you through the pathway and prepare your documents, working with trusted partner providers. Rules change from time to time, so we confirm the current requirements with our partners before you commit.
How far ahead should I plan?
Planning usually starts several months before the move, depending on your visa and how much preparation you have already done.
Can I bring my family?
Yes. We help with the home, household staff, healthcare orientation and school guidance for families, so everyone settles in together.
Do I need a visa to move to Malaysia?
Most people do, but the right pathway depends on your nationality, age, family and plans. Our trusted partner providers confirm the options that apply to you, and we plan the rest of your move around them.
Can I use public hospitals in Malaysia?
Foreigners can use public hospitals, but the Ministry of Health lists different, higher admission deposits for foreigners, and public hospitals can be busy. Many newcomers choose private care with private health insurance. We help you understand your options.
Which city should I choose?
It depends on your work, budget and lifestyle. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city, Penang is known for food and heritage, Johor Bahru sits next to Singapore and Langkawi is an island. We help you compare areas before you decide.
Is Malaysia in the same time zone as Bali?
Yes. Malaysia, Bali and Perth are all on UTC+8, which makes calls with family and work easy.
How much does it cost to live in Malaysia?
Costs vary a lot by city and lifestyle, so we do not quote one number. In a consultation we help you build a personal budget that covers rent, utilities, groceries, transport, health insurance and moving costs.
We help you relocate to other countries too.
Our relocation and retirement support covers Bali, Australia and Malaysia. Hover over a card to see the fun side, then choose how we can help.
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Ready to talk about moving to Malaysia?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and walk away with a clear next step.