Malaysia's Premier Intercultural Training Organization

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Relocating with your family to Malaysia? We will make your transition as stress free and comfortable as your family deserves.

Successfully Living & Working in Malaysia

Designed for expats and their families who have taken up a work assignment in Malaysia. Learn about the people, the language, the culture and how to work effectively with your Malaysian team.  Get comfortable in your new host country by learning where to shop, where to get the best medical care and also about some wonderful places to visit and vacation while you’re in Malaysia.

With 15+ years of experience, we help expat families adjust smoothly to life in Malaysia—going beyond basic dos and don’ts to provide real understanding, comfort, and security.

The Challenge:
Moving to a new country raises big questions:

  • Will my family adapt to Malaysian culture and my company’s work environment?

  • Will we feel accepted and understand local communication styles?

  • How can we build trust and cooperation with local colleagues?

Our Solution:
The “Successfully Living & Working in Malaysia” program helps expats and their families embrace their new home with confidence and excitement.

Program Highlights:

  • Learn how culture impacts daily life & work

  • Gain insight into Malaysian society, language, and customs

  • Discover the 3 keys to success in Malaysia

  • Develop cross-cultural workplace skills

  • Build trusting relationships with local colleagues

  • Adapt comfortably to your new home

Goal: A happier, more cohesive work environment and a smooth transition for expat families.

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Successfully Living & Working in Malaysia – For Educators : A program specifically designed for international school teachers and principals

Educators have a unique set of challenges in teaching and leading in Malaysia.  This program helps school leadership and teachers understand the background of their local Malaysian colleagues, parents and students.  It also introduces how they can use Cultural Intelligence on the job and in the classroom.

The Challenge:
Malaysian international schools face difficulties in recruiting educators who can adapt smoothly to their new environment. Even with careful selection, concerns remain:

  • Will they and their families settle well in Malaysia?

  • Can they adjust to local culture and communication styles?

  • Will they collaborate effectively with local and international staff?

Our Solution: A cross-cultural training program to ensure a successful transition for educators and schools.

Program Highlights:

  • Introduction to Malaysian culture & society

  • Overview of Malaysia’s education system

  • Workplace cultural understanding
  • Effective communication with parents & colleagues
  • Tips for making Malaysia feel like home
  • Strategies for intercultural engagement

Goal: Smoother adaptation, better retention, and stronger school community integration.

Developing CQ for International School Staff : Programs Specifically Designed for International School Teachers and Support Staff

For International Teachers & Staff

Recruiting and relocating educators is a major investment—retaining them is the real challenge. Culture shock, communication gaps, and adjustment stress can impact classroom performance and team dynamics. Culture Boleh Global Training helps:

  •  Smooth transition into Malaysian culture & workplace

  • Reduce stress & improve job satisfaction

  • Strengthen relationships with local colleagues & parents

  • Enhance retention of quality educators

For Local Malaysian Staff

Working in an international school environment brings cultural clashes, miscommunication, and differing expectations. This affects classroom quality, parent relations, and staff harmony. Our program helps local staff:

  • Navigate cross-cultural interactions confidently

  • Adapt communication styles for better collaboration

  • Foster inclusivity & mutual understanding

  • Boost productivity & team cohesion

Goal: A harmonious, high-performing school community where both international and local staff thrive.

Intensive Malay Language Program : 20-Hour Intensive Bahasa Melayu Program Designed by Expats for Expats

Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language of Malaysia. This 20-hour program is designed to provide expats with an introduction to Malay and help them achieve a working ability to converse in typical Malaysian life settings. Learn how to converse with your friends and families using proper grammar, pronunciation and intonation with the help of real life scenarios, role plays, videos and presentations.

Designed for Expats by Expats – A practical, clear, and easy-to-follow Malay language course tailored for busy expats, helping them quickly gain working proficiency for daily life.

Key Objectives:

  • Learn essential Malay for conversations, shopping, dining, work, travel, and medical situations.

  • Cover vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and proper pronunciation.

  • Build confidence in real-life interactions while inspiring long-term fluency.

Flexible & Convenient:

  • 20-hour program adaptable to your schedule.

Topics Covered:
Greetings | Food & Dining | Family | Workplace | Numbers & Prices | Shopping | Festivals | Health & Emergencies

Goal: Fun, engaging learning with practical results.

Successfully Living & Working in Malaysia – Mini Workshop

A 3-hour mini workshop that allows a group of expats to have a brief introduction to working and living in Malaysia successfully.

"The trainers were very good, knowledgeable and informative. I would 100% recommend the training to anyone."
Liam Jackson
KL Program Lead Successfully Living and Working in Malaysia - XL Catlin
"I have been using the knowledge gained to communicate with Malaysians not familiar with English – mainly outside office."
Harshad Rao
Head of Project Controls 20-hour Intensive Malay Language Program for Expats - I have been using the knowledge gained to communicate with Malaysians not familiar with English – mainly outside office. Harshad Rao McDermott Asia
“I learnt more about living and working in Malaysia in the three hours with Steve than I have living here for four years!”
Tig Mooney
Head of the Preparatory School Successfully Living and Working in Malaysia - Marlborough College Malaysia
“Very useful insight in not only ways of doing business in Malaysia but also all the little things you need to be aware of in daily life in Malaysia. Very Good!”
Jesper Knudsen
Sales Manager Successfully Living and Working in Malaysia - Haldor Topsoe
“Signing up with Culture Boleh is probably the best decision I’ve made during my 9 years in Malaysia. Practising my new found language skills in my daily interactions is causing awesome reactions and responses; everyone I interact with gets so excited and can’t stop talking with me! I love it!”
Gustav Brunner
Entrepreneur 20-hour Intensive Malay Language Program for Expats
“After 9 years of being here and not knowing the language, the course with Culture Boleh has transformed my daily interactions, engaging me just as if I just arrived – I’m having so much fun and receiving fabulous responses from everyone I meet! Thank you!”
Ulrika Brunner
Relocation Services Manager 20-hour Intensive Malay Language Program for Expats

Contact us today and we will tailor a program to your organization's needs.

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