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I agree that KL is cleaner with "better food", "better infrastructure" and "more green". But what kind of work are you going to do there? Malaysia is a small country-focused economy and would not be a good place for people with ambition. Companies operating out of Metro Manila on the other hand are more outward-looking and is more suitable for ambitious people looking for global responsiblities.
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Originally Posted by Forest_Hills_Daddy
Oh please BPO companies and MNCs shared services are more likely to locate in Manila than Jakarta, Bangkok and KL so there out the window does the whole "less importance" pronouncement. Outside of Singapore none of the ASEAN cities are really global cities but some are major players in certain industries.
KUALA LUMPUR: InvestKL has managed to get 27 global companies to set up their regional headquarters in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area, with total investment so far at RM800mil, sources said.
They have also created over 2,200 new jobs over the past two years, of which 80% are held by Malaysians.
InvestKL Malaysia is an agency set up to woo 100 of the world’s largest multinational companies (MNCs) listed on Fortune 500 or Forbes Global 2000 to invest in Greater KL by 2020. A Government entity set up under the Economic Transformation Programme, it has been in operation since August 2011.
Some of the big names among the 27 companies include oil and gas player Schlumberger, Vale, IBM, Darden, Cargill, Naton, Colas Rail, Linde and Rentokil.
The bulk of investments from the 27 companies comprise new investments, although some existing global companies that have been in the country for a while have also set up new businesses.
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According to reports, Singapore remains the top choice for global MNCs in the Asia Pacific region to house their regional headquarters.
It attracted 46% of all the companies coming into the region in 2011, followed by Hong Kong with 25%, China 11%, Malaysia 8%, Thailand 4% and others 6%.
Metro Manila absolutely!!
I rather don't like muslim society due to their strong restrictions
Manila is colorful,open society ,more international (coz their native language ),full with friendliness,cheaper, beautiful beach.
so u racist to us.. U think u perfect to hate us? U are not even perfect! Ur just a human like others.. Dont be so showoff skang!! Our English is way better then urs.. Duhh!! I see how Filipinos speak English.. Especially in south, they don't even understand.. Pity our Muslim brothers, I hope south Philippines will reconsider their union with Philippines as most of them are musim.. :P now we're. Talking!
so u racist to us.. U think u perfect to hate us? U are not even perfect! Ur just a human like others.. Dont be so showoff skang!! Our English is way better then urs.. Duhh!! I see how Filipinos speak English.. Especially in south, they don't even understand.. Pity our Muslim brothers, I hope south Philippines will reconsider their union with Philippines as most of them are musim.. :P now we're. Talking!
I went with Kuala Lumpur because it is Singapore's sister city and I have seen it before, so there is a degree of familiarity with it at least. It is a pretty decent place, good food, very nice people, a decent amount of knowledge industry jobs, and a satisfactory nightlife.
I haven't seen Manila before. So I cannot comment on how it is but I wouldn't mind seeing it.
Metro Manila -- There are good and bad place in every city you go to.. For longer stay, I suggest you skip City of Manila and find a palce in Bonifacio Global City or Makati (Central Business District Area) This could get pricey though. But it will save you the hassle of travelling by taxi to the nice bars and restaurants. Visit Manila and other cities for the cultural and iconic sites. If you must travel , I suggest use Uber or Grab Taxi (mobile app). Casinos and integrated resorts and starting to pop up in Pasay area (Resorts world, city of dreams, solaire.) Pay additional fee but this will avoid contracted rate and haggling from drivers. Traffic could be bad during rush hours but all other times, it is tolerable.
Northern part of Metro Manila, Quezon City has several nice places and large malls. depends really on where you prefer. I prefer to be in the southern part.
- Batangas city with is about 2hours away from Metro Manila has one of the best dive sites. white sand and 'ok beaches in some towns., puerto galera is a land trip +short boat ride away.; northern side, there are some beaches in Bataan.
Personally, Metro Cebu and Metro Davao is a better option. more affordable, less congested and practically a stone's throw away from world class white sand beaches
Haven't been around KL enough to know every city/area within Metro KL as I have in Manila..
Transportation and accessibility, they may be on par.
Being a Muslim-dominated, rules and practices tend to be more conservative.
The difference between Metro Manila's call center to Metro Kuala Lumpur.
The difference between Metro Manila's call center to Metro Kuala Lumpur.
Metro Manila: Good Morning sir/ma'am, how can help you?
Metro Kuala Lumpur: Death to the Western infidels, death to America, how can I help you?
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The difference between Metro Manila's call center to Metro Kuala Lumpur.
