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Helping Stranded Expats Return

Posted by Admin TEG
On September 15, 2020

The government gave resident expats a hard time during the various border closures due to the Covid 19 pandemic. For weeks on end resident expats were refused entry and even when the borders were opened the rules for re-entry were often onerous and they were changed quite frequently. The result was a lot of confusion […]

Covid 19 Hurts But We Struggle On

Posted by Admin TEG
On September 15, 2020

After having to close our office for many weeks due to the Covid 19 pandemic we are now open for business again although with much reduced revenues. We are seeing major cuts in advertising spend as businesses struggle with reduced cash flow. This has hurt both our print and digital operations. Our event business has […]

The Expat Is No Longer A Free Publication

Posted by Admin TEG
On September 14, 2020

After 25 years as free magazine, The Expat is no longer being offered as a free publication for any expats who wants their own copy. As a result of rising costs we have reduced the number of printed copies we distribute around the country and started charging people who would like their own personal copy […]

TEG MEDIA Wins Renewal Bid To Produce “THE CIRCULAR”

Posted by Admin TEG
On September 14, 2020

The Royal Selangor Golf Club awarded the 2020/2022 contract to produce their club magazine to TEG Media. This was the second time we were given the contract after taking over publication in May 2017. The two year contract came up for renewal and we were among several organisation vying for the contract to produce this […]

TEG and E&O organize a photo contest and exhibit for Johor international school students

Posted by TEG Staff
On November 17, 2016

In November 2016, Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) in collaboration with TEG (The Expat Group) organised a photography competition for Johor international school students revolving around the theme of wellness living. On Saturday, 10 December, from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. There will be an exhibit of the shortlisted contestants. The event is free and open to all. You just […]

ExpatGo.com and EatDrink.my rank in top 1,000 websites worldwide for traffic in Malaysia

Posted by TEG Staff
On May 10, 2016

We’re proud to announce that our two primary media websites, ExpatGo and EatDrink, now rank in the top 1,000 websites worldwide for traffic Malaysia, according to Alexa.com’s ranking system. Combined, ExpatGo and EatDrink attract 350,000+ monthly readers and have 90,000+ social media followers. ExpatGo is dedicated to publishing news and lifestyle articles for living better in Malaysia. EatDrink is […]

ExpatGo surpasses 200,000 monthly online readers

Posted by TEG Staff
On April 19, 2016

Thanks to your support, ExpatGo’s readership continues to grow. The media website originally attracted a small readership of expats, mostly new arrivals and prospective residents and visitors. However, over the past year and a half, this readership has grown from about 15,000 monthly readers to over 200,000 monthly readers, comprising both expats and Malaysians. This […]

Senses of Malaysia Wins at the Malaysia Tourism Awards…Again!

Posted by TEG Staff
On February 21, 2014

The Expat Group’s Senses of Malaysia magazine was honoured once again at the 2012/2013 Malaysia Tourism Awards gala dinner held last night. The magazine picked up an award for the “Best Tourism Magazine.” The gala dinner was organized and hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. In a category with 16 nominees, this was […]

The Expat Group’s CEO Interviewed on Malaysia.my

Posted by TEG Staff
On December 1, 2013

The Expat Group’s Founder and CEO, Andy Davison, was recently interviewed on the Business section of Malaysia.my. The article titled ‘A Home Away From Home’ touched on Andy’s experience as a foreigner living in Malaysia. He also speaks in detail about the Malaysia My Second Home Program. To read the full article, click here.

Merry Christmas from The Expat Group

Posted by TEG Staff
On December 24, 2012

The Expat Group would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! The Expat Group’s office in Bangsar will be closed on the 24th of December, and will re-open on the 26th of December, in conjunction with Christmas. P/S: The Expat Group’s Business Development Manager, Nick Atkinson, and our Commercial Director, Bill Cooper, […]

Essential luxuries from The Expat Group

Posted by TEG Staff
On July 10, 2012

The Expat Group is proud to announce the launch of Essential Kuala Lumpur magazine. A joint venture between the Europe-based publishing group, Open Media, the KL edition is the second Asian-market Essential magazine following the successful launch last year of Essential Macau. Essential Kuala Lumpur will be published quarterly and the July / September edition […]

‘ What Investors / Expats say … ‘ InvestKL

Posted by TEG Staff
On February 15, 2012

As part of the Economic Transformation Program to make Malaysia a high income country by the year 2020, InvestKL is one of the many new initiatives launched. InvestKL works with Government Ministries, entities and agencies to formulate attractive fiscal packages, and help corporations identify business opportunities, while strengthening their competitiveness regionally and globally. Learn more […]

“Kuala Lumpur – My City”, DBKL

Posted by TEG Staff
On April 3, 2011

This video, produced by City Hall Kuala Lumpur, looks at Kuala Lumpur through the eyes of some well-known residents. This includes The Expat Group’s CEO, Andy Davison, who explains why KL is such a great city for expats.

Corruption Survey Sparks Debate

Posted by TEG Staff
On March 14, 2011

Our recent survey seeking expats’ views on corruption has sparked some lively debate online, and has been shared in various forums across Asia. Read the results here, or visit Malaysia Today to view some interesting comments from Malaysians.

“Why Expats Love Malaysia”, NTV7 The Breakfast Show (Malaysia)

Posted by TEG Staff
On October 20, 2010

Nick Davison and Zana Ali are interviewed on national live TV – NTV7’s The Breakfast Show. They discussed a recent survey published by The Expat Group about expats’ likes and dislikes in Malaysia. They also discuss The Expat Group’s on-going efforts and their personal experiences of living in Malaysia. Watch the video below:

SENSES OF MALAYSIA wins “Best Tourism Publication” at the Tourism Malaysia Awards

Posted by TEG Staff
On September 20, 2010

We are delighted to announce that our magazine “Senses of Malaysia” was awarded the “Best Tourism Publication” by the Ministry of Tourism at their 2010 Malaysia Tourism Awards ceremony. Click here to read the full article.

TEG News – 2009

Posted by TEG Staff
On December 24, 2009

May 2009 “What the licence operators have to say”, The Star (Malaysia) CEO of The Expat Group, Andy Davison, talks to The Star about Malaysia’s MM2H programme. Click here to read the full article. April 2009 “Encouraging Companies to Set-up Headoffices in Malaysia” Andy Davison, CEO of The Expat Group, talks about the […]

TEG News – 2008

Posted by TEG Staff
On December 20, 2008

June 2008 “Highs and Lows of making second homes under MM2H”, New Straits Times (Malaysia) In June 2008, The New Straits Time highlighted an expat survey, by The Expat Group, on the highs and lows of making second homes under the Malaysia My Second Home programme. April 2008 “We’ve been expating you”, New […]

TEG News – 2007

Posted by TEG Staff
On December 30, 2007

October 2007 “MM2H’s untapped potential is huge”, New Straits Times (Malaysia)In October 2007, Zoe Phoon of the New Straits Times spoke to the CEO of The Expat Group, Andy Davision, about the future and potential of the MM2H programme. September 2007 “Make Malaysia your Place in the Sun”, The Telegraph (London)The British Telegraph’s […]