Malaysia is a food country, and food is where a local friend earns their keep: the mamak stall that's open at 2am, the Penang char kway teow that's worth the queue, the market nobody put on a map.
What a Malaysian Local Friend is for#
| City | A typical plan |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Jalan Alor done properly, a mamak night, Brickfields, Batu Caves at dawn |
| Penang | The street food that made George Town famous, with someone who knows the stalls |
| Melaka, Ipoh | Day trips with a local who's done them |
| Anywhere | Prices, Grab, what's worth it |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in your city, message one, agree a plan, meet in public. Each sets their own hourly rate; worldwide most charge $15 to $50 USD an hour, and many in Malaysia set lower rates in ringgit (what moves the price). Nearby: rent a friend in Singapore and in Thailand.
For Malaysians: getting paid#
Sign up free, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and free times, reply quickly. Roavi takes no commission, and because you don't sell tours or drive customers you don't need a guide licence. Paid friend jobs explains the work.
Live in Malaysia? Get paid to show visitors your city.
Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
Is there a rent a friend app in Malaysia?
Yes. Roavi works in Malaysia: Local Friends in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and other cities set an hourly rate, visitors message them and meet in person. Company only, not dating.How much does it cost?
Each Local Friend sets their rate. Worldwide most charge $15 to $50 USD an hour; many Malaysian Local Friends set lower rates in ringgit. Food and transport are agreed beforehand.What do visitors do with a local friend in Malaysia?
Street food in Penang and KL with someone who knows the stalls, mamak nights, the Batu Caves and Melaka day trips, the markets, and practising Malay.How do Malaysians get paid as a Local Friend?
Sign up free on Roavi, add real photos and a bio, set a rate and free times. Visitors message you; you meet in person. Roavi takes no commission, and no guide licence is needed because you don't sell tours.