As a newcomer to Sarawak, transport was a big problem for me, so I bought a scooter. You can buy a used scooter in Malaysia for MYR 3000 or less. Motorcycling is not without risk, so always were a helmet. I fell off and broke a couple of ribs. If you can afford MYR 10,000 to 25,000, you could buy an old car when you arrive. I taught Physics at Curtin University near Miri, and have just started working at Swinburne University in Kuching, lecturing in Computing and Design. If you live on campus, you will have less worry about transport and housing. Kuching is a GREAT city, much smaller than KL and much bigger than Miri. It's too early for me to comment on Swinburne University, except to say that I am impressed by the facilities, which are in a down town location. If you are looking for a more rural campus, I recommend Curtin University near Miri, Sarawak. Related groups on Facebook are Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak) and Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Campus. There is a bus service from Curtin University, via the Senadin suburb to Miri city center.
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