Hey guys,
I'm new here so yeah, sorry if I mess anything up.
So I'm going to Malaysia soon for studying and I was wondering if it's possible for an international student to buy a car and be a part-time uber/grab driver. I've read that it's possible to buy a car but I'm asking just to be sure. If uber/grab isn't an option then is it possible to rent out the car?
That way the expenses will be slightly reduced I hope.
Will be waiting for replies, thanks in advance! Cheers!

Don't think so

Get a job at McDs, like all students do...

Grab only for Local Malaysian, As far as i know as i have a foreign colleague ask before the same.

Car rental yes possible.

Haha doubt it

U need Malaysian IC

if you are renting out your car, then what is the purpose you buy the car

Btw Uber is no more in Malaysia, locally the industry leader is Grab.

You will need to have a Malaysian IC with a valid (full) driving license in order to qualify. Your car also needs to be in a good condition, preferably 6 years or newer. Check if your car is eligible here.

This post has been edited by Orzie: Sep 20 2018, 10:29 PM

Uber? close shop already lah.

typo, missed the "no"

only when u are studying in outskirt then u probably need a car
in the city, u dont need a car
who gonna spend that much of money to rent the car from u? that would lead to a lot of controversy later

I think international students cannot work there unless it's part time and only during vacations

So I can rent out my car even if I'm not a Malaysian citizen?
That would be great

Well I won't be driving most of the time as I'll be living close by the campus
So why not rent it out and make a little extra cash?

Ooh that's a bummer.
I can get an international driving permit but the Malaysian IC is far out of reach! :/

Maybe anyone looking to drive grab part-time but doesn't have a car? Idk

You have to look out for any potential problems that may arise when renting out the car, e.g. accident, theft etc. I personally wouldn't feel very comfortable renting out new car to people because I do not know how well they're gonna take care of the car.

But car insurance need to have the Grab driver's name on it, according to this page. https://www.grab.com/my/blog/basic-requirem...car-driver-faq/

U carry the risks