InterNations - The Place for South Africans in Kuala Lumpur

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all South Africans in Kuala Lumpur! Searching for other South Africans in Kuala Lumpur? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow South Africans for example, where in Kuala Lumpur can I find a South African restaurant? Or where in Kuala Lumpur can I find some bobotie?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Kuala Lumpur community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of South African expats, coming from all corners of South Africa, from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and many more.

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Adam Malewski

Adam Malewski

With all the great information on this site, getting settled in Kuala Lumpur was a piece of cake.

Yasmin Krüger-Darango

Yasmin Krüger-Darango

A former business partner recommended InterNations to me when I moved abroad to Malaysia. We still use it to stay in touch.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Kuala Lumpur

56,749
members in Kuala Lumpur
5+
South-African members
24
monthly events
27
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow South Africans at our events in Kuala Lumpur

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow South Africans in Kuala Lumpur.

11th Meeting for VAs/Digital Nomads/Remote Workers
11th Meeting for VAs/Digital Nomads/Remote Workers
Let's meet up to discuss the various skills required to be a VA/digital nomad/remote worker whether it's A.I., other softwares/app & even soft skills. Which one is your favorite A.I. & what are its functions, also how has it help in reducing your workload? Do you find the latest Chat GPT 5.0 helpfu
Let's meet up to discuss the various skills required to be a VA/digital nomad/remote worker whether it's A.I., other softwares/app & even soft skills. Which one is your favorite A.I. & what are its functions, also how has it help in reducing your workload? Do you find the latest Chat GPT 5.0 helpfu
Christmas Walk
Christmas Walk
Hey everyone, It’s that time of the year when everywhere you go, it’s jingles all the way!!! Join me for my yearly Mall Hopping - Christmas time ! Will update on the Itinerary soon. Keep the date free. Dress Code: Anything Christmassy. Merry Christmas Cheers,
Hey everyone, It’s that time of the year when everywhere you go, it’s jingles all the way!!! Join me for my yearly Mall Hopping - Christmas time ! Will update on the Itinerary soon. Keep the date free. Dress Code: Anything Christmassy. Merry Christmas Cheers,
Make a Child’s Christmas Magical! (Part 1 & Part 2)
Make a Child’s Christmas Magical! (Part 1 & Part 2)
Dear KL Changemakers, This Christmas, you can bring joy & smiles to the underprivileged children at Rumah Kanak-Kanak Triniti! 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩 1: 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 Volunteers are invited to sponsor a child’s wishlist - select a child and fulfill their wish 🎁🎅 (Update: All wishes
Dear KL Changemakers, This Christmas, you can bring joy & smiles to the underprivileged children at Rumah Kanak-Kanak Triniti! 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩 1: 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 Volunteers are invited to sponsor a child’s wishlist - select a child and fulfill their wish 🎁🎅 (Update: All wishes

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Why South African expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our South African members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Fun & Games Group
Fun & Games Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Theater & Performing Arts Group
Theater & Performing Arts Group

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South African Expats in Kuala Lumpur Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for South African expats in Kuala Lumpur to find the help and resources they have been looking for. "K.L.", as the locals just say, will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Kuala Lumpur’s South African expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow South Africans in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Kuala Lumpur.

Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Kuala Lumpur at Our Events and Activities

Our Kuala Lumpur community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Kuala Lumpur’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Malaysia’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow South African expats in your city and South Africans in Malaysia. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our South Africans living in Kuala Lumpur.

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