Malaysia's Premier Intercultural Training Organization

Our Training Solutions

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.

Download the Brochure

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.

“As a result of the training, we shaved around 6 months off our intended coaching schedule, in so far as we have catapulted team understanding of great customer service from an Australian perspective. 100% of the team said they would recommend this course to a colleague.”
Andrew Pitt
American Express Senior Account Manager
“I think irrespective of if or not you or your organization is facing issues regarding cross-culture, this training is/could be beneficial to every individual living and working in a cross-culture environment. The trainer was very knowledgeable and explained everything really easily. That was amazing.”
Bishakha De
Emerio (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Trainer
“I can’t thank you more for everything you had taught us during that two days workshop! I just changed a new boss 3 months ago within the same team. He is from New Zealand and has totally different style with my ex-boss who is from India. And guess what, I feel that I can adapt to this new change more easily and quicker if compared to my other team members. They are still struggling with working with this new boss as he is very straight forward and totally task oriented. But I don’t see any difficulty after understanding his different background and culture. All the knowledge you shared is totally applicable in real life!”
Lim Siong Yee
Dell Malaysia Project Sr Analyst
I thank you Steve, for sharing the key to global understanding about intercultural management and communication. It really surprised me how culture affects communication and behaviours and how to address the differences.
Marilyn Mazen
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Senior Executive

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

Scroll to Top