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Government
support |
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This
program is initiated, organized and launched by the Malaysian
Government. Initially it was called Silver Hair Program but
later changed to Malaysia My Second Home. As a result, this
program is now available to people of all ages. It is, therefore,
a program, that the Government will continuously work to ensure
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Standard
of living |
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Malaysia
has one of the highest standards of living in the region with
all the modern infrastructure and facilities in place. Places
like Putrajaya, Petronas Twin Towers and the Sepang International
Airport are good indications of Malaysia's success. Continuous
effort will drive Malaysia to achieve Vision 2020 whereby
Malaysia will be consider one of the major economy in the
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Cost
of living |
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The
cost of living in Malaysia is one of the lowest in Asia and
will remain so for a very long time. This is achieved through
the Government's efficient monitoring of the economy in ensuring
that inflation is kept low at all times and thereby also the
prices of goods and services. For foreign nationals under
this program and above the age of 50 are entitle to purchase
a car free from duty and other taxes. |
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Weather |
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The
weather is pleasant, warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout
the year, the average temperature is around 30 Celsius. However
there are certain cooler places like Cameron Highland and
Fraser Hills where one can escape the warmer weather. |
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Infrastructure |
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The
whole country is very well connected with up-to-date, modern
road, rail, air, and sea transportation systems. Public transport
by buses, taxis, trains and planes are comfortable, efficient
and relatively low in cost. In Kuala Lumpur the capital city
of Malaysia, there are monorail systems to cater for city
traveling. |
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Political
stability |
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The
ruling Government is the longest serving freely elected Government
in the world. It is a Government representing all the races,
religions, cultures etc. found in Malaysia. In fact, Malaysia
is one of the most politically stable countries in the world.
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Rule
of law |
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The
rule of law is one of the fundamentals in Malaysia's constitution.
Everyone is subjected to the law and also equal before the
law. Malaysia practices basically the British system of justice
with an independent reliable and dependable judiciary. |
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Safety |
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Statistics
can proof that Malaysia is one of the safest countries in
the world, its crime rate is relatively low. |
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Religion |
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Islam
is the official religion of Malaysia but the constitution
guarantees the right of people to practice other religions. |
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Culture
and language |
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The
Malay language (Bahasa Malaysia) is the national language
of the country. English is widely spoken with other languages
such as Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien) and Indian
(Tamil). Similarly the Malays are the dominant race in Malaysia
and in the region. But other cultures can be practiced very
freely and there is a free intermingling of different cultures.
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Food
and Fruit |
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All
the food of the world can be found here at very reasonable
cost. With so many races and cultures living together in harmony,
it is understandable that each race has picked up the best
of each other's food and made Malaysia into Asia's Food Paradise.
Similarly the tropical fruits of Malaysia are unique, exotic
and available in abundance practically throughout the year.
It should be a real joy to savour these fruits. |
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Recreation/Entertainment
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The
country has everything for the family: theme parks, jungle
trails/sports, water sports and one of the highest number
of golf courses per ratio population. Most of the items that
tourists normally like to buy like perfumes, cosmetics, watches,
fountain pens, a long list of electronic goods, branded goods
and others are completely free of tax. Quality goods from
all over the world are imported and are relatively low in
price and sold throughout Malaysia. Tourist places like Langkawi
and Tioman are completely free of taxes. |
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Shopping |
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There
are many Mega Shopping complexes in Malaysia. Some of the
biggest Shopping Complexes in Asia are located in the Klang
Valley. Most of the well-known brands in the world can be
found in these Mega Complexes where a day's shopping is too
short of a time! |
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Education |
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The
country has one of the best developed and quality educational
systems both public and private. There are international schools
of repute in all major towns with English as the medium of
instruction. There are also private colleges and universities
offering twinning programs with other well-known universities
and major colleges from throughout the world. Therefore, it
is the place for quality education from nursery right up to
the highest level of university education. It is already becoming
an educational center of excellence for the region. Relatively
speaking, it is also the place to get quality international
class education at a very reasonable cost. |
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Medical
facilities |
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The
country has a very efficient health system where medical services
are provided at nominal cost. Private doctors, clinics and
also hospitals of international standards are easily obtainable
at very reasonable cost. Malaysia is also becoming a centre
for medical facilities in the region. |
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Residence |
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There
are quality residences - terrace houses, semi-detached, bungalows,
apartments and condominiums all over the country. There are
also some of the finest residences available in tourism zones
- on beaches, near jungles and near theme parks, recreational
places and city centres. Foreigners are eligible to buy
houses at a cost of not less than RM250,000 each. For this
purpose, they are also entitled for 60% loan from local banks. |
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