Top 8 Reasons To Retire in Malaysia

If you're reading this, then you're probably looking for a more
adventurous retirement option. Well, you've come to the right place. I
hope this can ease your burden to decide on where to retire. Here are
the Top 8 reasons, why Malaysia can be the best place to reti

1. Your Dollars, Pounds or Euros buy so much more in Malaysia!
Cheap places to live, cheap food and drink means you can retire on
less money or retire while you're still young enough to fully enjoy
life. Depending on where you choose to live, your existing resources
and foreign income (including internet income) can buy more (5 to 10
times) the value for similar items and services in the USA, Canada or
Europe. Property purchase, lease or rental, food, drink, domestic
services such as cooking, housekeeping - even medical care can be
incredibly cheap compared to what you're used to.

2. Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city in the world!
It is! - according to report compiled by Swiss Bank UBS - (published
in The Star Aug, 10 2006).You can enjoy a lifestyle far, far better
than that available in most Western countries, with the same funds.

3. Everybody's rushing to come to Malaysia
Take a look at this quote from this article from Reuters: "In the last
four years, nearly 10,000 people have taken advantage of Malaysia's
package of a 10-year renewable multiple entry visa, tax exemption on
pensions, a waiver of import and sales tax for vehicles, and
permission to import domestic staff"

4. Just about everybody speaks English!
English is a compulsory subject in schools. All foreign movies and TV
programs are not dubbed to the local language. Asking directions from
an old lady or visiting rural villages will not be a hassle at all

5. Close to nearby travel hotspots
Not only are three world-class playgrounds (Thailand, Bali, and the
Philippines) all within a few hour's travel from Malaysia, but miles
of beaches and numerous coastal islands add to its tropical appeal

6. Its just simply Shopper's Paradise
Most of the items that tourists normally like to buy - perfumes,
cosmetics, watches, fountain pens, a long list of electronic goods,
branded goods etc. are completely free of tax. Quality goods from all
over the world are imported and are relatively low in price and sold
throughout Malaysia

7. An abundant list of activities to be done
Malaysia has many diverse offers; from the best diving spots, to the
oldest rainforest in the world. If you feel up to it, you can get your
hands on beaches, scuba diving, boating, fishing, off road 4WD
adventures, camping, hiking, swimming, golf, swinging in a hammock
under a shade tree, site seeing, water parks, highlands, villages, bar
hopping, nite clubbing, movies, restaurants, malls, modern shopping.
Its all here! Furthermore, Malaysia is such a small country, all these
locations are within hours (drive, much less with flights) from each
other!

8. International Food & Fruits
In today's Malaysia, most towns have large shopping malls stocked with
produce from all over the world so expatriate and retirees are not
denied a plentiful supply of those favourite items which, in earlier
decades, often led to suitcases being filled with one or two year's
supply of 'vital' necessities such as Marmite and Paxo Stuffing. But
there's so much local varieties, there won't be enough time to eat
that pasta

So there you go. These are the top 8, but as usual, the list goes
on....

Faisal is a professional who works in a prominent multinational
company. His main interests are travel, cooking and playing music. He
has helped numerous foreign friends to retire in Malaysia either from
his ex-colleagues at work, or simply people he met during his travel
or from the internet. Now, he has published a book on this topic,
available at http://www.BestGuideToMalaysia.com

He's been to places like United States of America, United Kingdom, The
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic and
around South East Asia.

His passion is meeting new local and international friends. Faisal
participates in a peace promoting organisation under the United
Nations called SERVAS. He is also a member of HospitalityClub.org and
GlobalFreeLoaders.com

On 28 May, 13:44, Faisal wrote:
If you're reading this, then you're probably looking for a more
adventurous retirement option. Well, you've come to the right place. I
hope this can ease your burden to decide on where to retire. Here are
the Top 8 reasons, why Malaysia can be the best place to reti

1. Your Dollars, Pounds or Euros buy so much more in Malaysia!
Cheap places to live, cheap food and drink means you can retire on
less money or retire while you're still young enough to fully enjoy
life. Depending on where you choose to live, your existing resources
and foreign income (including internet income) can buy more (5 to 10
times) the value for similar items and services in the USA, Canada or
Europe. Property purchase, lease or rental, food, drink, domestic
services such as cooking, housekeeping - even medical care can be
incredibly cheap compared to what you're used to.

2. Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city in the world!
It is! - according to report compiled by Swiss Bank UBS - (published
in The Star Aug, 10 2006).You can enjoy a lifestyle far, far better
than that available in most Western countries, with the same funds.

3. Everybody's rushing to come to Malaysia
Take a look at this quote from this article from Reuters: "In the last
four years, nearly 10,000 people have taken advantage of Malaysia's
package of a 10-year renewable multiple entry visa, tax exemption on
pensions, a waiver of import and sales tax for vehicles, and
permission to import domestic staff"

4. Just about everybody speaks English!
English is a compulsory subject in schools. All foreign movies and TV
programs are not dubbed to the local language. Asking directions from
an old lady or visiting rural villages will not be a hassle at all

5. Close to nearby travel hotspots
Not only are three world-class playgrounds (Thailand, Bali, and the
Philippines) all within a few hour's travel from Malaysia, but miles
of beaches and numerous coastal islands add to its tropical appeal

6. Its just simply Shopper's Paradise
Most of the items that tourists normally like to buy - perfumes,
cosmetics, watches, fountain pens, a long list of electronic goods,
branded goods etc. are completely free of tax. Quality goods from all
over the world are imported and are relatively low in price and sold
throughout Malaysia

7. An abundant list of activities to be done
Malaysia has many diverse offers; from the best diving spots, to the
oldest rainforest in the world. If you feel up to it, you can get your
hands on beaches, scuba diving, boating, fishing, off road 4WD
adventures, camping, hiking, swimming, golf, swinging in a hammock
under a shade tree, site seeing, water parks, highlands, villages, bar
hopping, nite clubbing, movies, restaurants, malls, modern shopping.
Its all here! Furthermore, Malaysia is such a small country, all these
locations are within hours (drive, much less with flights) from each
other!

8. International Food & Fruits
In today's Malaysia, most towns have large shopping malls stocked with
produce from all over the world so expatriate and retirees are not
denied a plentiful supply of those favourite items which, in earlier
decades, often led to suitcases being filled with one or two year's
supply of 'vital' necessities such as Marmite and Paxo Stuffing. But
there's so much local varieties, there won't be enough time to eat
that pasta

So there you go. These are the top 8, but as usual, the list goes
on....

Faisal is a professional who works in a prominent multinational
company. His main interests are travel, cooking and playing music. He
has helped numerous foreign friends to retire in Malaysia either from
his ex-colleagues at work, or simply people he met during his travel
or from the internet. Now, he has published a book on this topic,
available athttp://www.BestGuideToMalaysia.com

He's been to places like United States of America, United Kingdom, The
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic and
around South East Asia.

His passion is meeting new local and international friends. Faisal
participates in a peace promoting organisation under the United
Nations called SERVAS. He is also a member of HospitalityClub.org and
GlobalFreeLoaders.com

7. An abundant list of activities to be done
Malaysia has many diverse offers; from the best diving spots, to the
oldest rainforest in the world. If you feel up to it, you can get your
hands on beaches, scuba diving, boating, fishing, off road 4WD
adventures, camping, hiking, swimming, golf, swinging in a hammock
under a shade tree, site seeing, water parks, highlands, villages, bar
hopping, nite clubbing, movies, restaurants, malls, modern shopping.
Its all here! Furthermore, Malaysia is such a small country, all these
locations are within hours (drive, much less with flights) from each
other!

......cut down rain forest, plant palm oil trees and kill
Oranguatans....

Faisal wrote:
4. Just about everybody speaks English!
English is a compulsory subject in schools. All foreign movies and TV
programs are not dubbed to the local language.

But at the cinema, 80% of the screen is covered with the Malay and
Chinese subtitles.

miguel
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Faisal wrote:
4. Just about everybody speaks English!
English is a compulsory subject in schools. All foreign movies and TV
programs are not dubbed to the local language.

But at the cinema, 80% of the screen is covered with the Malay and
Chinese subtitles.

I don't know what the other chap means to say about dubbing

all the foreign movies...
or
none of the foreign movies.....
or
some of the foreign movies...

In article spam-42BB9D.21510328052007@localhost,
says...

But at the cinema, 80% of the screen is covered with the Malay and
Chinese subtitles.

Come on, it's just the bottom part - maybe 20% of the screen.
--

Alfred Molon
http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe

In article . com,
says...

1. Your Dollars, Pounds or Euros buy so much more in Malaysia!
Cheap places to live, cheap food and drink means you can retire on
less money or retire while you're still young enough to fully enjoy
life. Depending on where you choose to live, your existing resources
and foreign income (including internet income) can buy more (5 to 10
times) the value for similar items and services in the USA, Canada or
Europe. Property purchase, lease or rental, food, drink, domestic
services such as cooking, housekeeping - even medical care can be
incredibly cheap compared to what you're used to.

Unfortunately it's not a factor of 5-10, but less. Property in KL, I
mean good property with a quality level comparable to Western Europe or
the USA, is expensive, especially if you live not 20 km or more away
from KL. Maybe it's only a factor of 2 cheaper than in a developed
country.

Food is cheap, a lot cheaper than in a standard developed country.
Hotels are also cheap, but not as cheap as they were only a few years
ago.

If you then choose to maintain a living standard comparable to the one
you had in a developed country before, and for example continue buying
international level quality goods, you probably end up living on around
60-70% of what you used to live on in a developed country.

But you have the option of living a lot cheaper, if you chose to stay in
a small town or in a town other than KL, and don't insist on having a
high quality living standard as you enjoyed it before in your developed
country.

Medical care is of a good standard in Malaysia and costs way less than
in a typical developed country.
--

Alfred Molon
http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe

"Alfred Molon" kirjoitti
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Medical care is of a good standard in Malaysia and costs way less than
in a typical developed country.
--

I guess in Europe fees are very reasonable (health care is heavily
subsidized). Naturally costs are many times more expensive than that. The
question is: who pays and what. Standards for building and maintaining
hospitals are somewhat different (cheaper?) in Malaysia. About 40 years ago
Finnish mailer and Olympic gold winner, Pekka Vasala was in need of a minor
surgical operation while "studying" in the USA. His insurer suggested that
the operation will take place in Finland rather than at site. Vasala agreed
and the company saved a substantial amount of money: now about all the
medical treatment was paid by other corporations and the company more or
less only financed his trip to Finland and back.

On 28 May, 13:44, Faisal wrote:
If you're reading this, then you're probably looking for a more
adventurous retirement option. Well, you've come to the right place. I
hope this can ease your burden to decide on where to retire. Here are
the Top 8 reasons, why Malaysia can be the best place to reti

1. Your Dollars, Pounds or Euros buy so much more in Malaysia!
Cheap places to live, cheap food and drink means you can retire on
less money or retire while you're still young enough to fully enjoy
life. Depending on where you choose to live, your existing resources
and foreign income (including internet income) can buy more (5 to 10
times) the value for similar items and services in the USA, Canada or
Europe. Property purchase, lease or rental, food, drink, domestic
services such as cooking, housekeeping - even medical care can be
incredibly cheap compared to what you're used to.

2. Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest city in the world!
It is! - according to report compiled by Swiss Bank UBS - (published
in The Star Aug, 10 2006).You can enjoy a lifestyle far, far better
than that available in most Western countries, with the same funds.

3. Everybody's rushing to come to Malaysia
Take a look at this quote from this article from Reuters: "In the last
four years, nearly 10,000 people have taken advantage of Malaysia's
package of a 10-year renewable multiple entry visa, tax exemption on
pensions, a waiver of import and sales tax for vehicles, and
permission to import domestic staff"

4. Just about everybody speaks English!
English is a compulsory subject in schools. All foreign movies and TV
programs are not dubbed to the local language. Asking directions from
an old lady or visiting rural villages will not be a hassle at all

5. Close to nearby travel hotspots
Not only are three world-class playgrounds (Thailand, Bali, and the
Philippines) all within a few hour's travel from Malaysia, but miles
of beaches and numerous coastal islands add to its tropical appeal

6. Its just simply Shopper's Paradise
Most of the items that tourists normally like to buy - perfumes,
cosmetics, watches, fountain pens, a long list of electronic goods,
branded goods etc. are completely free of tax. Quality goods from all
over the world are imported and are relatively low in price and sold
throughout Malaysia

7. An abundant list of activities to be done
Malaysia has many diverse offers; from the best diving spots, to the
oldest rainforest in the world. If you feel up to it, you can get your
hands on beaches, scuba diving, boating, fishing, off road 4WD
adventures, camping, hiking, swimming, golf, swinging in a hammock
under a shade tree, site seeing, water parks, highlands, villages, bar
hopping, nite clubbing, movies, restaurants, malls, modern shopping.
Its all here! Furthermore, Malaysia is such a small country, all these
locations are within hours (drive, much less with flights) from each
other!

8. International Food & Fruits
In today's Malaysia, most towns have large shopping malls stocked with
produce from all over the world so expatriate and retirees are not
denied a plentiful supply of those favourite items which, in earlier
decades, often led to suitcases being filled with one or two year's
supply of 'vital' necessities such as Marmite and Paxo Stuffing. But
there's so much local varieties, there won't be enough time to eat
that pasta

So there you go. These are the top 8, but as usual, the list goes
on....

Faisal is a professional who works in a prominent multinational
company. His main interests are travel, cooking and playing music. He
has helped numerous foreign friends to retire in Malaysia either from
his ex-colleagues at work, or simply people he met during his travel
or from the internet. Now, he has published a book on this topic,
available athttp://www.BestGuideToMalaysia.com

He's been to places like United States of America, United Kingdom, The
Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Czech Republic and
around South East Asia.

His passion is meeting new local and international friends. Faisal
participates in a peace promoting organisation under the United
Nations called SERVAS. He is also a member of HospitalityClub.org and
GlobalFreeLoaders.com

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6703155.stm

9. freedom of religion

Malaysia rejects Christian appeal
Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ms Joy was disowned by her family and forced to quit her job
Malaysia's highest court has rejected a Muslim convert's six-year
battle to be legally recognised as a Christian.

A three-judge panel ruled that only the country's Sharia Court could
let Azlina Jailani, now known as Lina Joy, remove the word Islam from
her identity card.

Malaysia's constitution guarantees freedom of worship but says all
ethnic Malays are Muslim. Under Sharia law, Muslims are not allowed to
convert.

Ms Joy said she should not be bound by that law as she is no longer a
Muslim.

Death threats

Malaysia's Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim said the
panel endorsed legal precedents giving Islamic Sharia courts
jurisdiction over cases involving Muslims who want to convert.

About 200 protesters shouted "Allah-o-Akbar" (God is great) outside
the court when the ruling was announced.

"You can't at whim and fancy convert from one religion to another,"
Ahmad Fairuz said.

Ms Joy's case has tested the limits of religious freedom in Malaysia.

She started attending church in 1990 and was baptised in 1998.

In 2000, Ms Joy, 42, went to the High Court after the National
Registration Department refused to remove "Islam" from the religion
column on her identity card. The court said it was a matter for Sharia
courts. Tuesday's ruling marked the end of her final appeal.

Ms Joy has been disowned by her family and forced to quit her job. She
went into hiding last year. A Muslim lawyer who supported her case
received death threats.

Sharia courts decide on civil cases involving Malaysian Muslims -
nearly 60% of the country's 26 million people - while ethnic
minorities such as Chinese and Indians are governed by civil courts in
the multi-racial country.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6703155.stm

9. freedom of religion

Malaysia rejects Christian appeal

True. Islamic people are not allowed to convert to another religion in
Malaysia.
--

Alfred Molon
http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe

Alfred Molon wrote:
In article spam-42BB9D.21510328052007@localhost,
says...

But at the cinema, 80% of the screen is covered with the Malay and
Chinese subtitles.

Come on, it's just the bottom part - maybe 20% of the screen.

Yeah, but if the actors are short, its going to cover their faces.
Think "Lord of the Rings". ;-)