I'm hoping to move overseas for a while, probably about a year and I'm considering different places. A friend of mine in Thailand, and my own research, has indicated that staying there for an extended period of time is difficult. Malaysia is supposed to be easier. What are the legal requirements to stay there more than a few months? I'm self employed and work over the Internet. I wouldn't need employment, but I might consider it once I'm there. I am not of retirement age.

Also, I want to live cheap. I don't need much of an apartment. Small, beat up, and cheap is better than big and expensive. How cheap can one work out living arrangements in Malaysia? I will need Internet access; is that expensive or difficult to obtain?

What locations in Malaysia would you recommend for cheap living?

Thanks.