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Malaysia: Highlands or cool places?:
The best place that I know of in Malaysia to obtain that type of climate would be Cameron Highlands. I have never been myself however I have spoken with several people that have described it, as well as seeing beautiful photos. The biggest problem is that when you decide to retire to a country based on the available visas, and then you go through the process of making the move, and getting there, only to find that they doubled the financial requirements. If you already have your application in at the time of the change, you are locked in to the requirements set forth when you filed your application.
In Thailand, Chiang Mai seems to be the cooler area. It was quite nice weather however we went during the winter. Thailand also has some type of retirement visa but I am not up on the specifics.
Many of the Asian countries have such retirement visas, etc. You can check the immigration website for whatever country you prefer. Also, be forewarned to call the immigration office and check and then double check before making your move. If possible, get the name of the person that you speak to, as well as getting them to email to you, so you have it in writing. Also, please be advised that there are restrictions on business, home ownership, etc, in most every country.
If you find an area of interest, you also can check for videos on You Tube to see what videos are out there to view the area.
Best of Luck!
Malaysia: Poker games:
Hello Everyone,
I would like to be part of a group or something where I can play some poker.
Does anyone know of a place or a private home game where I can join and play?
Can someone reply with some info on this subject.
Thank you
Elmo
Malaysia: Banking in Malaysia:
As a foreigner with a social visit visa (3 months) you are not allowed to open a bank account or apply for a credit card in Malaysia. In order to open an account you must have legal residence and have lease documents to support your stay.
I am 99% sure that you will not be able to buy a house unless you have a valid residence visa such as MM2H. When you do you will be restricted to a minimum investment of RM 1 million to purchase a home, unless you are over 50 years of age it will be half of that. I am not sure of the investment side of the law.
Hope this answers you question
Malaysia: moving to malaysia:
You can go to iproperty . com to check out places to rent
for cost of living check the below:
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Malaysia
http://www.expatarrivals.com/malaysia/cost-of-living-in-malaysia
Malaysia: Please Help! Moving to Kl with a baby and toddler:
Hello,
My wife and I moved to Malaysia from US in late May and we love it here. We first looked at KL and the surrounding area for everything including housing, but we ended up moving to Penang Island which is about 5 hours north of KL. The reason we didn’t like KL is because we left US (we are both from the north east) to get away from the busy and hurry up life style and KL resembles that a bit because it is a major city. It is a wonderful place with a lot to offer including the excellent city transportation. By the way the food in night markets and the street food is one of the best things we love about Malaysia.
As for making friends, all I can say is if someone is looking to make friends just with expats or they are stuck up yes they will have a lot of problems, But if you are open minded you will find that the locals are not only friendly they are so helpful that we as people from a western country look at it suspiciously. The time difference is 7 hours ahead of UK, so based on your message, your husband does not leave home until 4:00 PM Malaysia time, so you will not be alone with the kids all day.
By the way they do have their own language, but almost everyone speaks English, so you will not have any problem communicating. In my wife’s opinion you should not have any problems meeting people and making friends due to you having young children which will create opportunities to mingle with other parents thru school and activities.
Elmo and Lynne
Malaysia: Gov issued Photo ID card:
I am from US and I live in Malaysia now under social visit visa. Have a lease agreement and have TM utility document in my name. Does anyone have an idea as to how I can get a Government issued Photo ID card.
Malaysia: Visa status/info:
Hello,
Have anyone gone out of Malaysia and came back to get 3 more months of visa to stay.
1) If so how was the process?
2) how many times can one do that?
3) where can you stay in Thailand?
Malaysia: Need HELP with locating apartment:
Hello,
My wife and I are here from US to retire and looking for an apartment / terrace link houses to rent.
We have been looking in the Miami Beach, Tajong Bungah and Batu Ferringhi are for the past week. Unfortunately we have not located a suitable place for us to live. It seems if we like something it is very expensive or the affordable units seems very dingy.
Can someone tell us what other area we should be looking in. Is the area between the airport and the Penang bus terminal is a good place?
Here is what we need/want:
1) Close to bus stop
2) 800 RM to 1000 RM for rent, will consider up to 1200 RM if the place is very nice and has a view
3) 2 or 3 bed rooms
4) Kitchen with stove for cooking
5) Air con in master and living minimum
6) Hot shower in master BR minimum
7) Has a wardrobe in bed room
8) Clothes washer
9) Do not want to be in a very busy city area, ie George Town,
Thank you for all you can do to help
Malaysia: Recommendation for Hotel in Penang:
Hello,
My wife and I are moving to Malaysia and will be in Penang on the 5th of June. We are staying in a private condo (see below) and we found it on www.airbnb.com. It is on a beach as well.
There are many locations on that site. I have used this site many times and it is very safe.
Miami Condominium, Jalan Pantai Miami C-21-3A
Batu Ferringhi, Penang 11100
Malaysia
Good luck.
Elmo and Lynne
Malaysia: Opportunity in Malaysia:
Hello,
My wife and I are relocating from the US and will be living in Penang.
We have done extensive study for the past year and found that we can live comfortably in a 3 BR apartment with $15k to $20k a year.
We are not planing on having a car due to the excellent transportation facilities there. If you want a car that could present a problem because the cost of a car is very high.
I think you will enjoy the culture and the etnic diversity. Also you are free to practice any religion you desire without any trouble from the people or the government.
Keep in mind that the conversion rate to Ringgit (Malaysian money) is about 3.246 to $1. Hope this helps.
Good luck
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