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Graham Bannett
" I chose KL. I liked the city, the sophistication and the variety. I liked the culture,climate and
the people. I love Malaysia’s central location. It is one flight to Australia and to Europe, one flight
to almost anywhere. In addition, air flights are cheaper from Malaysia than from many other countries"
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Frank Lambert
" Malaysia has a high ‘standard of living’ compared to many countries, at least in the capital,
but you can’t simply judge a country purely based on standard of living. What is just as important
is that Malaysia seems to be a stable country."
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Adrian Reginald Butler
" It was easy and I always recommend the programme to people I meet. The pleasant people, the nice
climate and low cost of living in Malaysia, plus the relative ease of getting the visa make Malaysia
a great place to live, especially when you’re retired."
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Thomas Semadeni
" One of my favourite holidays was spent in Langkawi, which is much more beautiful than any island in Thailand
or Indonesia, in my opinion. In Sabah, the diving is great. I went to Sarawak two times to visit the National
Parks and then on numerous occasions to the Genting Highlands. "
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Ian & Chitomi Pash
" The cost of living here is reasonable, as is the cost of health care and the quality of health care
is excellent, we hear. The opportunity to explore nature is a major draw. I feel much more comfortable living
in a country with a common legal system and there is a real sense of freedom here that you don’t have
any more in western countries; you can do as you wish so long as you don’t bother anyone else,”
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David & Pauline Edney
" The advantages of living in Malaysia all begin with the letter ‘C’ – climate,
culture, cuisine and cost. The continual warmth and virtual 12 hours of daylight are a huge boon. The
cultural mix makes acceptance here easy. The cuisine is so varied and good quality and this makes
entertaining and socialising simple and enjoyable. Lastly, the cost of living here is so much more
acceptable "
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Michael William Martin
" I was looking for somewhere warm, probably tropical in climate, where the cost of living was
less expensive. I am gregarious, so I wanted somewhere near a large city, but not to live in a central
city area-just be able to travel into town for the night life if and when I wanted. Malaysia has
provided most of what I was originally looking for and the MM2H programme made the decision even
easier.”
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Dick Sluijmers & Ineke Hertogh
" We travelled around the world looking for a place to settle down, after many years of hard work.
We got close to going to the Caribbean and also Thailand. Eventually we decided that Sabah in Malaysian
Borneo appealed the best to us! We first came here on a scuba diving holiday, then returned twice more.
That clinched it for us."
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Matthias Gelber
" Malaysia is one of the top five countries that are rich in biodiversity. “You have the verdant jungle,
amazing flora and fauna, tropical climate and beautiful islands… it is truly a fascinating country. It is,
however, quite a challenge to have a balance of economic development and environmental preservation.”
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Balfour Ross
" Malaysia is as westernised as Australia. The infrastructure is just amazing. Although some habits such as
spitting and littering are offensive, at least there are no drunks on the streets. Yes… the people are
very friendly here and Malaysia is such an easy place to live in. People in Terengganu are the friendliest in
my opinion."
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Dean & Simonetta Smith
" I liked the location because it’s near Australia, India and Singapore – the countries where we
carry out businesses often and Kuala Lumpur is very convenient for us. The quality of living is quite good although
there are some downsides, as is in any country. Overall, Malaysia is a good place to be as the general population is
warm and friendly. "
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John & Olga Zepke
" The cost of living – much more reasonable than the Caribbean – and the climate and the friendliness
of the people. When we fi rst arrived we were at a mall and were going down the escalator. On the other side was a
group of teenage boys coming up. When they saw us they nudged each other and then they all yelled “Welcome
to Malaysia!” What a great welcome… that had never happened to us before in any other country."
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John & Kiki
" It totally suited our lifestyle and Malaysia welcomes you to live in their country and treats you the same
as the locals. The fact that they welcome expats to live here and don’t give you continual visa hassles as
elsewhere, plus as a long as you don’t work here there are no tax obligations, which is fair, as I spend my
money here. "
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Brian & Jo Clayton
" Britons Brian and Jo Clayton are happily settled in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and love the
friendly and casual atmosphere that Malaysia has to offer. Having lived in this country under
the MM2H program for a year, the Claytons made time for The Expat to tell us all about their
life here. "
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Edward & Siti Pertinez
" Malaysia is the ideal blend of a low cost of living with a high standard of living, so a UK pension
(tax free under MM2H ) is worth much more than in UK. The recent removal of capital gains tax on property is
also an important factor."
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David H.Harding
" Following a vacation in Melaka, Penang, Langkawi etc … I knew Malaysia had gentle and
happy people. Another trip to Kuala Lumpur a year later and I was hooked. I met such wonderful people
and I like the laid-back lifestyle.."
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Michael Lamb
" Malaysia is the perfect balance of quality of life versus cost of living. Comparing Malaysia to
other Asian countries, Malaysia represents the best value in the region."
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Shawgi & Buthaina
" I’m a nature lover and I have always dreamed of living in a tropical country and it is
also peaceful with no language barriers... Shawgi. I like friendly people and warm places
and the homes are affordable compared with other places...Buthaina"
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Pat & Tom Collinson
" We like the stable government which looks after its people. And it is partly for fi nancial reasons,
some things are cheaper in Australia, although overall Malaysia is cheaper. We also intend to travel every
four to six weeks, and will use Penang as a springboard to visit the rest of SE Asia."
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Paul Tyminski
" The people here are very nice. Overall, the social side of it and the choices of dining out and
entertainment are very conducive. Plus, the race relations in Malaysia are also better, compared to
some other places. It’s a peaceful place."
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Daniel & Eleonora
" The laid back feel here is refreshing. Of course, we are also very happy with the warm tropical
climate. Even as foreigners, we have no problems with Malaysian customs. Everyone is always good to us
and we love the quality of life here. But most of all, we love the great Malaysian cuisine."
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Karl Hutchison
" I had become a bit of a city rat in Tokyo and still enjoy the big city experience. KL is a nice step
down from the ultra-urban Tokyo environment – to something greener, with less density and more relaxed.
The restaurants, the nightlife, the ready availability of goods and services and the malls… all of
which are great. I really love Bangsar in particular. It’s cosy, comfortable, interesting and convenient.
Everything I need is here."
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Roger & Mee Mee Ditch
" The overall ambience of the country, Malaysia is a nice place to settle down. Well,
one reason is because most of my family members are here. We also considered Penang and Langkawi.
We think that the city life is more conducive for us "
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Eddy & Maithe
Indonesia/France
" The people here are so friendly and always smiling. For me, that’s very refreshing.
Of course, in Malaysia it’s also easy to employ a maid. The good food here is another plus point.
You can get all types of food here, anywhere and anytime. "
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Steve & Eva
United Kingdom/Sweden
" This is our first MM2H interview brought to you all the way from the beautiful land of Sabah.
This month, Britons Steve and Eva Telenius-Lowe share with The Expat their experience and adventures
in living in Malaysia under the MM2H programme. Happy and settled in East Malaysia, they are proud
to call Malaysia their second home. Steve is from England and Eva hails originally from Sweden. "
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Vicki Fennessy
Australia
"I like living in a tropical climate, being able to get up early and not have to feel pinched and
hunched over with the cold. If I had to put it into a single sentence, I would just say that I feel at
home here."
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Steve & Bella Howse
United Kingdom
"We wanted to find a quiet place in a stable country, with modern amenities and an established
infrastructure and a great climate." " We like the friendly people, the relaxed lifestyle,
the reasonable cost of living and of course, the weather. We especially like eating outdoors and love
the abundance of fresh fish here."
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Sakamoto & Yoko Yasuhiko
Japan
"After a few years very happy stay in KL, we started talking about it to friends and
visitors from Japan. We were so proud of this nice city and pleased about our decision to
move here. We enjoy everything we do here, sports, cultural activities especially connected
to singing and dancing, volunteer works for MM2H promotion, eating, drinking..."
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Carol-Anne Reynolds & John Cox
United Kingdom
"I love the people who are so friendly, especially all our neighbours who have made us feel
so welcomed. We have become an
instant “Aunty and Uncle” to so many children. We both love to travel and the opportunities
we have here are wonderful."
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Chris & Christina Fletcher
Australia
“We love the weather, the affordability, and lifestyle. The food is wonderful and you can
travel easily and inexpensively around Malaysia and the rest of the region. Malaysians are friendly
and live peacefully together.”
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Robert & Eileen Slater
Scotland
“Penang fits the bill as the home-away-from-home because of the large expat community and of course,
the good food! Another good thing is that English is widely spoken here.”
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Bob & Helena Holland
United Kingdom
“We were impressed by the ease of communication, the simplicity of the retirement scheme,
the relatively low cost of living, the access to top quality medical care, excellent sporting
opportunities, easy availability of domestic help,and the year-round pleasant climate.”
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Peter & Michelle Butler
United Kingdom
“I love living here. There is lots for the kids and I to do. We have some really nice friends,
some of whom I met through schools and the expat associations.” • Michelle
“I have travelled far and wide but I still regard KL as my favourite city. The people are so
accommodating and friendly wherever you go.”
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Raymond & Joy Keys
United Kingdom
“The wonderful array of food choices at very affordable prices and the climate here is much more
pleasant than a cold, wet, and windy alternative. The amalgamation of people/races/religions all living
in harmony and with an appealing open house policy in operation during the key festivals is something
the rest of the world could learn from. I also wanted our children to continue their education here,
as we were very impressed by the level of education.”
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Harry & Stephanie Boswell
United Kingdom
"Malaysia is 'the' place to retire as it's friendly and you never feel cold. No regrets at
moving here as each day we discover more and Malaysia is now our comfortable established home.
The MM2H programme invites you to move to paradise even though the rules can cause confusion.
Friends are strongly encouraged to move here where, life begins again."
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