I am Australian, I lived in the USA for 10 years, and have been living in Mexico for 3 years. I am 63, retired, with a reasonable income. I like the water, as well as the mountains. Why should I retire to Malaysia, I have been there and enjoyed it.
Hi. My experience is limited and based on 18 months in Penang. I'm an Australian who has lived in other parts of the world, but I wouldn't consider retiring here. However, each to their own, and this area clearly has some very good strengths:I am Australian, I lived in the USA for 10 years, and have been living in Mexico for 3 years. I am 63, retired, with a reasonable income. I like the water, as well as the mountains. Why should I retire to Malaysia, I have been there and enjoyed it.
In no particular order:I am Australian, I lived in the USA for 10 years, and have been living in Mexico for 3 years. I am 63, retired, with a reasonable income. I like the water, as well as the mountains. Why should I retire to Malaysia, I have been there and enjoyed it.
The cool tropical climate of Cameron Highlands in Malaysia offers a good lifestyle.I am Australian, I lived in the USA for 10 years, and have been living in Mexico for 3 years. I am 63, retired, with a reasonable income. I like the water, as well as the mountains. Why should I retire to Malaysia, I have been there and enjoyed it.
LOL! The ratings should be from 10 down to 1! One whom had not tried it shall go to the grave regretting for not being able to savor the King of Fruits!In no particular order:
1. Tax-free income (thanks to Malaysia My Second Home program).
2. Reliable warm weather all year round.
3. Great food, affordable, diverse.
4. Low cost of living.
5. Low crime.
6. Good private hospitals (and affordable).
7. Friendly, laid-back people.
8. Access to almost all your home comforts.
9. Cheap flights to many countries around Asia.
10. Durian.
In no particular order:
1. Tax-free income (thanks to Malaysia My Second Home program).
2. Reliable warm weather all year round.
3. Great food, affordable, diverse.
4. Low cost of living.
5. Low crime.
6. Good private hospitals (and affordable).
7. Friendly, laid-back people.
8. Access to almost all your home comforts.
9. Cheap flights to many countries around Asia.
10. Durian.
I am Australian, I lived in the USA for 10 years, and have been living in Mexico for 3 years. I am 63, retired, with a reasonable income. I like the water, as well as the mountains. Why should I retire to Malaysia, I have been there and enjoyed it.
So what other countries are you considering to live in?It's okay if you can tolerate the outcome/consequences of corruption. We have been here since Jan 2010 and found out a few things that has made us decide not to retire here permanently but just come and stay during the cool monsoon months.
make sure you check out:
- Climate is tolerable for you - it gets too hot and very humid in the summers.
- Make sure you research the area you want to live in - crime rates, flooding during monsoon, public services, state of garbage collection/cleaning.
- Beware of scammers when buying property and cars. older property may have serious problems. Cars may not be new but is refurbished to look like new.
Semi-retired in Asia
Glad to help.So what other countries are you considering to live in?
The cool tropical climate of Cameron Highlands in Malaysia offers a good lifestyle.
Cost of living here is manageable and you can still commute to Ipoh (the nearest city) by a deluxe coach at 8am, 11am,3pm and 6pm. It is like a small village lifestyle away from the busy city.The temperature is a cool 17 degree in the night and early morning. The Village in Tanah Rata is also growing offering opportunities for people who want to retire to do some work or small businesses.
I have came here to work for a Japanese exporter of flowers and now I am able to earn a decent income as a private tutor and also as a part time property agent.
I have been in Tanah Rata since November 2011- and if you like I can send you some pictures and information.
we have bought an apartment ( as part of MM2H) in Kuching and it is so much easier to live there and more laid back than KL.Anyone considering Sarawak and Sabah/East Malaysia instead of Peninsular Malaysia/West Malaysia?? More nice scenery, less crimes, less pollution, less congested : )
Hando, do you know about Kota Kinabalu. If you like water and mountains, KK should be your first choice. It has beautiful beaches, islands, mountains, and culture is superb. Food wise...if you into seafood, there are plenty. You can google it to know more.I am Australian, I lived in the USA for 10 years, and have been living in Mexico for 3 years. I am 63, retired, with a reasonable income. I like the water, as well as the mountains. Why should I retire to Malaysia, I have been there and enjoyed it.