Nobody knows how many people are living in Malaysia with a MM2H visa. The number of people who have received the visa since the programme was launched 18 years ago is over around 45,000 but there is no requirement to spend a certain number of days in the country so it’s not clear where they …
For those who are wondering why they should consider retirement in Malaysia , Andy Davison, who has travelled extensively around the world, suggests some reasons. There are many considerations when deciding whether to relocate to a new country. Leaving friends and relatives is not something everyone is willing to do but there are many reasons …
32Area: 329,847 sq kmPopulation: 32,730,000 (December 2021 est.)Median age: 29.2 yearsCapital: Kuala LumpurEthnic Groups: Malay and indigenous 69.8%, Chinese 22.4%, Indian 6.8 %, other 1.0%, (2021 est.)Religions: Muslim 61.3%, Buddhist 19.8%, Christian 9.2%, Hindu 6.3%, Confucianism, Taoism and other traditional Chinese religions 1.3%, Other or Unspecified <1.4%, None 0.8% (2020 est.)GDP (purchasing power parity): $933.3 billion (2017 est.)GDP per capita: $10,617 (December 2021 est.)Unemployment: 4.2% (December 2021 est.) Other Facts Malaysia …
It is advisable for expats living in Malaysia for an extended period to register with their embassy/consulate upon arrival. Even if it’s just for an invite to the High Commissioner’s cocktail party, it is a good idea to find out what is going on. It would also be easier for them to contact you when …
Malaysia has a highly advanced communications infrastructure. Landlines for home and business are available almost anywhere in the country. Broadband and wireless Internet services are accessible in a growing area of KL and other major cities – broadband penetration currently stands at 21% and internet penetration at 63.5%. Handphones are everywhere with 1,026 mobile phone …
It will help your integration into Malaysian culture to recognise and respect the diverse cultural and religious customs. When interacting with Malaysians, bear in mind that it is a multicultural country, so practices vary between the different cultural groups. Below we outline some guidlines to help you avoid offence, but do use your judgement and …
You have just arrived in Malaysia, and the first thing that pops into your mind is to write to the folks back home or send a souvenir you’ve found at the duty-fr必利勁 ee shop.Or you want to tell everybody how great Malaysia is and check how everyone is doing on the other side of the …
One of the most enjoyable things about living in Malaysia is getting behind the wheel and heading out on the open roads which take you through vibrant cities, coastal stretches, past highland mists and verdant jungles. Unlike most countries in South East Asia, Malaysia offers great driving opportunites as there is an impressive network of …
Making sure you have good insurance coverage is common sense. Employees of major companies will be given some insurance coverage, but it is worth finding out exactly what is covered. If you already have insurance in your home country, make sure it covers you while you’re an expat in Malaysia (and also be sure to …
Malaysia offers a wide range of property types and locations for expats of all requirements, whether you are looking for a short-term rental or long-term investment. And given the expected economic turnaround as a result of the Government Transformation Programme, the outlook for the Malaysian property market is good. The Greater KL project, if successful, …