Moving Around Malaysia
Time for a fresh start in a new city? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of Malaysians, expats and residents across the country decide to move to another city for new career opportunities, to be closer to family or loved ones, or simply for a lifestyle change. But deciding on your next destination can be both exciting and a challenge.
From the urban hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur, to the vibrant mix of old and new skylines in Penang, it can be easy to get swept away daydreaming about your new life in an exciting city. Here comes the hard part though - how do I get all my personal belongings and furniture to a city miles away by myself? That’s where Allied Malaysia comes in.
For over 30 years we have been the leading experts in packing and moving in Malaysia, and understand better than anyone the challenges and important decisions you need to consider in order to make your move as stress free as possible. Give our team a call today to book your move on (60)3-6253 6553 and we’ll take care of the rest for you.
Moving from Penang to Kuala Lumpur
Whether it's for work, family or a lifestyle change in general, moving to KL from Penang is an exciting prospect no matter your motivation. Before getting started though, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, what size is the home you are moving into? And is the move a good opportunity to downsize by selling or giving away some of your older or unwanted household items? Home sizes will also likely be smaller than what you can expect in Penang, so properly researching your new residence is a must.
Almost 400km apart and a 4-5 hour drive (depending on traffic), the move from Penang to Kuala Lumpur will likely take a whole day and that’s not including the packing and unpacking of your household items. If you’re looking to save money on moving costs it’s best to ensure all your items are packed into boxes before the removalists arrive and organise the move for a day and time when traffic is likely to be low (to minimise transit time). Remember, if you forget to bring something, it’s going to be a long drive to go back for it, so adequate pre-planning for your move is key!
Moving from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur
If you’ve decided to make the move from Johor Bahru to the capital there’s a couple things you will need to consider. While house and apartment sizes are similar across JB and KL, rental prices are higher in KL, meaning if you’re paying a similar price for your new home then it might be significantly smaller than where you’re living in Johor Bahru. It’s important to check the floorplan of your new place and calculate how much space your new home will have so that you can sell or store any extra furniture and possessions that might not fit in your new dwelling.
It’s also important to remember that Kuala Lumpur is 330km north-west of Johor Bahru and an almost 4 hour drive when traffic is flowing. This means that when planning your interstate move you must factor travel time into your moving costs and book your move for a date that ensures you have days free before and after the moving day to pack and unpack. Proper planning will ensure that you’re not forced to make multiple trips back and forth to collect any additional items you forgot to grab on the day of the move. It also means you’ll be less stressed and able to adjust to Kuala Lumpur more easily.