Why Retire in Malaysia?
#226
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Err I think it's quite Ok to mention the name on here, as long as you're not promoting your own business. I imagine it might be useful for others.
If its in Germany though, wouldn't you have to make claims in Germany? And in Euros?? And presumably have a German bank account? Maybe?
If its in Germany though, wouldn't you have to make claims in Germany? And in Euros?? And presumably have a German bank account? Maybe?
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#227
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Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
hahaha
Baked bean...you'd hope those Insurance Cos that advertise in expat magazines would have international set-ups but the Cigna guy that called me yesterday had the broadest Glaswegian accent Aahve heerd in ah laang time...even miself, frae Dundee, cood hardly understood that wee laddie.
I hope the German Co doesn't expect me to spraachen Deutsche!
Baked bean...you'd hope those Insurance Cos that advertise in expat magazines would have international set-ups but the Cigna guy that called me yesterday had the broadest Glaswegian accent Aahve heerd in ah laang time...even miself, frae Dundee, cood hardly understood that wee laddie.
I hope the German Co doesn't expect me to spraachen Deutsche!
#228
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Quite honestly, from what you have said in your first post, I think you will find it very difficult to find Utopia. It doesn't exist....trust me. I don't think you will tick all the boxes. Your best bet IMHO is just to come out here, take a look, see if it feels comfortable for you. Let's face it, you may arrive and just hate it, then all this research will be worthless. But....just my thoughts.
Will I need to book up hotels, flights and car hire at that time of the year (and consequently fix my itinerary) or can I play it by ear and make it up as I go along?
Is there anywhere else which is a must-see/must-do?
#229
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Bakedbean you seemed to be wrong - the thread disappeared. Let's try it this way: If you are a retired expat looking for a health insurance in English language you might want to try "retired expat health insurance" at google.co.uk. Forget the the Google ads on top and try one below them and you might find an insurance company.
#230
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
If you're visiting 5 locations in 10 days then, yes, I would be inclined to book everything in advance but....maybe that's just me. Certainly book the flights. It's only just over a month away.
I don't think you can take a hire car, or any car come to that, to Langkawi so definitely work that one out. You can get ferries from Penang if you are brave, or better perhaps a flight from Penang. Only takes about 40 minutes.
Hope you enjoy the trip ....have fun
I don't think you can take a hire car, or any car come to that, to Langkawi so definitely work that one out. You can get ferries from Penang if you are brave, or better perhaps a flight from Penang. Only takes about 40 minutes.
Hope you enjoy the trip ....have fun
#231
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Bakedbean you seemed to be wrong - the thread disappeared. Let's try it this way: If you are a retired expat looking for a health insurance in English language you might want to try "retired expat health insurance" at google.co.uk. Forget the the Google ads on top and try one below them and you might find an insurance company.
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#232
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Hi InVinoVeritas,
Ten days is really a bit short to get to know the place you want to live in future. But for sure you will get a first impression and can determine the place you don’t want to live. If you do not really prefer the colder climate of the Cameron Highlands I would skip that because it is meanwhile really a tourist hotspot. Maybe you can try Malacca instead.
I would not mind to rent a car and drive yourself to be more flexible and if you have a laptop with you and a wireless connection you can always book the hotel for the next destination online.
And as I wrote in my PM try to arrange to be in Penang on the 25th and/or 26th for the Malaysian-German Society Oktoberfest. Many expats attend it and it is a perfect opportunity to get first-hand information from people who live here.
Ten days is really a bit short to get to know the place you want to live in future. But for sure you will get a first impression and can determine the place you don’t want to live. If you do not really prefer the colder climate of the Cameron Highlands I would skip that because it is meanwhile really a tourist hotspot. Maybe you can try Malacca instead.
I would not mind to rent a car and drive yourself to be more flexible and if you have a laptop with you and a wireless connection you can always book the hotel for the next destination online.
And as I wrote in my PM try to arrange to be in Penang on the 25th and/or 26th for the Malaysian-German Society Oktoberfest. Many expats attend it and it is a perfect opportunity to get first-hand information from people who live here.
#234
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Bakedbean you seemed to be wrong - the thread disappeared. Let's try it this way: If you are a retired expat looking for a health insurance in English language you might want to try "retired expat health insurance" at google.co.uk. Forget the the Google ads on top and try one below them and you might find an insurance company.
Having said that IMHO, what is more important is the claims
#235
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
If you're visiting 5 locations in 10 days then, yes, I would be inclined to book everything in advance but....maybe that's just me. Certainly book the flights. It's only just over a month away.
I don't think you can take a hire car, or any car come to that, to Langkawi so definitely work that one out. You can get ferries from Penang if you are brave, or better perhaps a flight from Penang. Only takes about 40 minutes.
Hope you enjoy the trip ....have fun
I don't think you can take a hire car, or any car come to that, to Langkawi so definitely work that one out. You can get ferries from Penang if you are brave, or better perhaps a flight from Penang. Only takes about 40 minutes.
Hope you enjoy the trip ....have fun
#236
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Hi InVinoVeritas,
Ten days is really a bit short to get to know the place you want to live in future. But for sure you will get a first impression and can determine the place you don’t want to live. If you do not really prefer the colder climate of the Cameron Highlands I would skip that because it is meanwhile really a tourist hotspot. Maybe you can try Malacca instead.
I would not mind to rent a car and drive yourself to be more flexible and if you have a laptop with you and a wireless connection you can always book the hotel for the next destination online.
And as I wrote in my PM try to arrange to be in Penang on the 25th and/or 26th for the Malaysian-German Society Oktoberfest. Many expats attend it and it is a perfect opportunity to get first-hand information from people who live here.
Ten days is really a bit short to get to know the place you want to live in future. But for sure you will get a first impression and can determine the place you don’t want to live. If you do not really prefer the colder climate of the Cameron Highlands I would skip that because it is meanwhile really a tourist hotspot. Maybe you can try Malacca instead.
I would not mind to rent a car and drive yourself to be more flexible and if you have a laptop with you and a wireless connection you can always book the hotel for the next destination online.
And as I wrote in my PM try to arrange to be in Penang on the 25th and/or 26th for the Malaysian-German Society Oktoberfest. Many expats attend it and it is a perfect opportunity to get first-hand information from people who live here.
#238
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Yes, agree re Melaka. Quite a few expats moving there these days. Cheaper properties than Penang Island. You'd also be not too far away from KLIA giving all sorts of options for travel, not just shorthaul. And only a few hours drive down to Singapore from Melaka.
#239
Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
I've done a little research now on Melaka and unless I'm mistaken the much-vaunted international airport has only two flights a day - both to Singapore. Is there something I am missing?
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Re: Why Retire in Malaysia?
Interestingly, on their return flight, the plane didn't quite manage to touch down first time and aborted the approach. The captain claimed he couldn't see the landing lights. It did, however, land successfully the second time!