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Reflections, recaps, and shared moments from the heart of MyTTC — where every story matters and every voice belongs.
MyTTC Community Journal
What This Space Is About
This is where MyTTC shares stories from the community — from event recaps and member highlights to useful notes for Malaysians living in Indonesia. It's a living journal, shaped by the people who show up, share, and make this community what it is.
Whether you're a longtime member or just discovering MyTTC, these stories are an open window into the spirit of what we're building together — one gathering, one conversation, one cup of teh tarik at a time.
🫖 Stories
Personal reflections and member experiences that capture the heart of community life.
📋 Notes
Practical tips and helpful advice shared by Malaysians navigating life in Indonesia.
✨ Highlights
Event recaps, milestone moments, and celebrations from across the MyTTC community.
Why Teh Tarik Still Brings People Together
Community Reflection
There's something quietly powerful about a glass of teh tarik. It's never just a drink — it's an invitation to slow down, to sit, and to belong. For Malaysians far from home, that familiar froth and sweetness can carry the weight of a thousand shared memories.
In Jakarta, in Surabaya, in Bali — wherever MyTTC members gather — the ritual of pulling tea becomes a gentle act of cultural preservation. It says: you don't have to leave yourself behind to build a life here. Warmth travels. Familiarity is portable. And community, it turns out, can be brewed almost anywhere.
"It wasn't just tea. It was the feeling of being understood without having to explain yourself."
A Warm Malaysian Circle in Indonesia
Member Story
Being an expat means reinventing your sense of home. MyTTC was created with a simple belief: that Malaysians in Indonesia deserve a circle — a real one, rooted in shared language, shared culture, and shared laughter.
From the very first meetup to today's growing community, the goal has always been the same. Not just to host events, but to create genuine belonging. A place where you can show up as you are — speaking Manglish, craving nasi lemak, missing your mum's cooking — and feel completely at ease.
MyTTC is that circle. Built by members, shaped by stories, and held together by the quiet understanding that being far from home doesn't mean being alone.
Shared Language
Manglish welcome. No translation needed.
Shared Culture
From food to festivals, we keep it Malaysian.
Shared Belonging
Because home is also the people around you.
New in Jakarta: Notes From the Community
Practical Tips
Moving to a new country is exciting — and occasionally overwhelming. That's why MyTTC members share what they've learned, so you don't have to figure it all out alone. From navigating neighborhoods to finding the best nasi kandar substitute, these are notes written by people who've been exactly where you are.
Finding Your Footing
The first few weeks can feel disorienting. Members recommend joining a community group early — even before you've fully settled in. Connection speeds up the feeling of being at home.
Where to Find a Taste of Home
Jakarta has more Malaysian flavors than you'd expect. Members have mapped out the best spots for roti canai, teh tarik, and char kway teow — and they're happy to share the list.
Staying Connected
From WhatsApp groups to monthly meetups, MyTTC keeps communication simple and warm. You'll always know what's happening and where to show up next.
More Than a Meetup
Community Insight
It starts with a casual get-together — a few people, some food, a shared laugh. But somewhere along the way, a meetup becomes something more. It becomes the place you look forward to each month. The people you call when something goes wrong. The group that shows up with advice, a meal, or just a listening ear.
MyTTC has seen this happen again and again. Social gatherings, when held with intention, evolve into genuine support systems. Members have found job referrals through community connections, made lifelong friendships at teh tarik sessions, and navigated some of life's harder moments with the help of people they met at a MyTTC event.

The strongest communities aren't built on grand gestures — they're built on small, consistent moments of showing up for each other. That's the MyTTC way.
The Journal Grows With Us
MyTTC is not just about events. It is about people, stories, experiences, and shared journeys. As the community grows, this journal will become a living archive — a space to celebrate the real spirit of what it means to be Malaysian in Indonesia.
Every recap, every reflection, every practical note contributed here is a thread in something larger. A tapestry of belonging, woven together one story at a time.
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Community
One shared identity, across every city in Indonesia.
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Stories
Every member carries a story worth telling and worth reading.
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Strangers
Because in MyTTC, you're always among friends from the very first hello.
Have a story to share? A note that helped you settle in? A moment from a MyTTC event that stayed with you? This journal is yours too. Reach out to the team and let's tell your story together.