MALAYSIA: An Asian Retirement Paradise

Asia's best-kept secret for expatriates, Malaysia has a vibrant mix of
foreign and indigenous tribal cultures, creating a veritable melting
pot of peoples, traditions and religions.

A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and
Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and
you'll find that just about everybody speaks English, since its
compulsory in local schools.

Not only are three world-class playgrounds (Thailand, Bali, and the
Philippines) all within a few hour's travel from Malaysia, but with
miles of white sand coastline, tropical islands, and beachfront
property galore, it has all the makings of a fairy-tale setting.

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thank you
armen

wrote:
A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and
Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and
you'll find that just about everybody speaks English, since its
compulsory in local schools.

And has been for what, 4 years now?

There's a generation of Malays (not so much the Chinese and Indians) who
really didn't learn any English, and they're a big chunk of the workforce
now.

miguel
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Hit The Road! Photos from 32 countries on 5 continents: http://travel.u.nu

wrote:
A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and
Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and
you'll find that just about everybody speaks English, since its
compulsory in local schools.

And has been for what, 4 years now?

There's a generation of Malays (not so much the Chinese and Indians) who
really didn't learn any English, and they're a big chunk of the workforce
now.

miguel
--
Hit The Road! Photos from 32 countries on 5 continents: http://travel.u.nu

On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 23:40:47 -0600, (Miguel Cruz)
wrote:

wrote:
A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and
Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and
you'll find that just about everybody speaks English, since its
compulsory in local schools.

And has been for what, 4 years now?

There's a generation of Malays (not so much the Chinese and Indians) who
really didn't learn any English, and they're a big chunk of the workforce
now.

miguel

Moreover, while you'll find lots of English spoken in cities on the
West Coast, you need Malay on the East Coast.

Michael

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On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 23:40:47 -0600, (Miguel Cruz)
wrote:

wrote:
A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and
Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and
you'll find that just about everybody speaks English, since its
compulsory in local schools.

And has been for what, 4 years now?

There's a generation of Malays (not so much the Chinese and Indians) who
really didn't learn any English, and they're a big chunk of the workforce
now.

miguel

Moreover, while you'll find lots of English spoken in cities on the
West Coast, you need Malay on the East Coast.

Michael

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