

dohremi
South African °µÍø½ûÇø in Malaysia
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South African
Lives in Kuala Lumpur
Registration: 08 February 2012
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What do kids wear in KL? by dohremi
Packing to move to KL and I'm wondering what kids wear... Only short sleeves and short pants or do they also need long sleeves some times? Sweaters? Any tIps welcome!

He will start in German School in March. Looking at Pantai Hillpark to start with. Arriving in 10 days, will be able to tell you more once we are there! Read More


What do kids wear in KL? by dohremi
Packing to move to KL and I'm wondering what kids wear... Only short sleeves and short pants or do they also need long sleeves some times? Sweaters? Any tIps welcome!

I asked the school which my son (6) will attend for the school bus routes, they more or less correspond with the school community's residential catchment area, and I chose residential area accordingly. Good luck! Read More


What do kids wear in KL? by dohremi
Packing to move to KL and I'm wondering what kids wear... Only short sleeves and short pants or do they also need long sleeves some times? Sweaters? Any tIps welcome!

Thank you for very useful info! Read More

What do kids wear in KL?
Packing to move to KL and I'm wondering what kids wear... Only short sleeves and short pants or do they also need long sleeves some times? Sweaters? Any tIps welcome! Read More


Abayas by runnertattoogirl
So, the hubby and I made it to a rather large souq mall off Olaya before you get to Kingdom Tower. We found MANY abaya stores, but none of them had any abayas like the one pictured (with hood). Therefore, my question is... has anyone seen this ...

If all else fails, you could get the details of the lady who just made me a super sporty abaya with hood, from me. I am so pleased with it! (Never thought I could say that about an abaya) Read More


Salary for full-time nanny? by dohremi
I am looking to employ a Philippine nanny for my child, working 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. Not live-in. Ample holiday time. What would a reasonable salary be? Any guidelines or tips appreciated, thank you!

Thank you for very helpful info and comments, much appreciated! Read More


Salary for full-time nanny? by dohremi
I am looking to employ a Philippine nanny for my child, working 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. Not live-in. Ample holiday time. What would a reasonable salary be? Any guidelines or tips appreciated, thank you!

I've worked with Philippine assistants before, let's say I know something about their cultural issues, and whereas I've had a few unexpected, less than great experiences with ladies working in my house in various countries, I'm hoping to avoid a ... Read More


Salary for full-time nanny? by dohremi
I am looking to employ a Philippine nanny for my child, working 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. Not live-in. Ample holiday time. What would a reasonable salary be? Any guidelines or tips appreciated, thank you!

So far my search under maid agencies has only delivered the type that charges circa 15k for the whole bag of goodies including the risk that the employee under sponsorship may run off. Is there not a type of agency that connects prospective ... Read More


Salary for full-time nanny? by dohremi
I am looking to employ a Philippine nanny for my child, working 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. Not live-in. Ample holiday time. What would a reasonable salary be? Any guidelines or tips appreciated, thank you!

Philippine nannies are banned legally. And the same goes for Indonesians. This has led it quite difficult to employ nannies in the first place. The standard charges are 1500-2000 SAR for such arrangment.Does that mean that the countless Philippine ... Read More

Salary for full-time nanny?
I am looking to employ a Philippine nanny for my child, working 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. Not live-in. Ample holiday time. What would a reasonable salary be? Any guidelines or tips appreciated, thank you! Read More


can a women get iqama?? by helpline..plz
can a woment would get iqama from school or do the schools can provide visa to that lady who is an experienced teacher? if her husband is having good post but is not eligible to provide family status(as his company has not given iqama according to ...

Thank you very much for info! Read More


can a women get iqama?? by helpline..plz
can a woment would get iqama from school or do the schools can provide visa to that lady who is an experienced teacher? if her husband is having good post but is not eligible to provide family status(as his company has not given iqama according to ...

Say a housewife with iqama, with her husband as sponsor, should be working (illegally) and it is picked up on by authorities... what would the likely repercussions be? Read More


Rugs / Carpets by ahmedf
Where to buy good quality rugs / carpets in Riyadh? Any advice on type/quality of rugs would be appreciated.

I am also interested in buying 'authentic' Persian carpets and wonder if anyone could advise another town/village/junction in the desert that might be famous for its carpets... perhaps at less than crazy city prices? I have been to the spot ... Read More


Janadriyah festival schedule by dohremi
Where can I find the current Janadriyah Festival schedule of events? And are all festival days open to families? Thanks to all.

thank you to all for useful reponses, esp Blue Abaya for taking me to her delightful blogsite! Hope to read a lot more on your site. Read More