Written by K.C.Lau and Dr. Ong Kian Leong. In its new report, entitled “Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency”, the World Bank has found that Malaysia ranks first out of the emerging economies in East Asia and ranks fourth out of all the countries in Asia. Malaysia’s ease of doing business ranking has also improved …
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In the past 12 years, Malaysia has become an attractive destination for international education. According to ISC Research (specialised in providing detailed and current information on new and existing international schools worldwide), in the year 2000, there were 26 international schools in Malaysia. Currently, that number has increased to 108 international schools in Malaysia. Besides …
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Malaysia is the third best country to retire in, according to a survey by International Living. The monthly newsletter, which covers topics on retiring overseas and living abroad, says that Malaysia is the top three country to retire in for this year. The survey was conducted by interviewing expats from 22 nations on real estate, …
Many applicants for the MM2H programme, particularly those from developed countries, are retirees who want to take advantage of the country’s combination of good services and infrastructure and relatively low cost of living. Certainly Malaysia offers retirees a high standard of living at a very reasonable price. Pensions which might only cover basic living costs …
Take a walk down a busy street, or listened attentively to the people around you in restaurants and shopping malls. Chances are you might feel a little overwhelmed by the various different languages and dialects you hear in Malaysia. The languages in Malaysia are the result of the many races residing here. The three main …
So you’ve finally made the decision to retire in Malaysia, but where to live? A high-rise apartment in the city, a landed property in a suburb on the outskirts of the city, or a house near the beach; figuring out where you want to live according to your lifestyle, will make a big difference in …
Investing in Malaysian Real Estate Malaysia has been ranked as one of the top ten real estate investment destinations worldwide and has since received investors from all over the world, including the UK, US, Hong Kong, China, India, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Malaysia has been making it easier for foreigners to buy properties but …
Everyone loves lazing around the beach and Malaysia has some of the best beaches in the region. Interestingly, the best beach may not be the most picturesque with the finest sand and the clearest water. Maybe it’s the resort located there, the dishes served by beachside vendors, the range of watersports, the sunset, the people …
There are many reasons why relocating to Malaysia or buying a second home here makes sense. The following list is in no particular order but includes some of the top reasons why people choose to make Malaysia their second home, and are sure to tempt you into following so many others to this wonderful tropical …
There are many advantages in choosing Malaysia for your private health and medical requirements. Medical charges and hospitalisation costs in Malaysia are very competitive compared to those in many developed countries. Malaysian medical expertise is also ranked among the best in the world. For example, a normal cardiac bypass surgery (CABG) would cost in the …