Why Retire in Malaysia?

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Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

Guess I'll just have to head to Penang, which sound a bit like a Malay version of the Gold coast from this distance. *sigh*
According to my Aussie chums, nothing like the Gold Coast...and not particularly Malay either. On Penang island, the majority race is Chinese, though also a sizeable population of Indians and Malays. It makes for quite an interesting cultural mix, and a great diversity of food.

Lots to see....heaps of heritage buildings, temples (all kinds), botanic garden, nature trails.

There are some nice beaches but, quite honestly, if you are just looking for great beaches...check out the east coast of the peninsular (during summer months, not NE monsoon time) or Langkawi or head for Thailand.

If you're checking out for retirement purposes, then in my opinion Penang has a lot to offer.
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Originally Posted by bakedbean
According to my Aussie chums, nothing like the Gold Coast...and not particularly Malay either. On Penang island, the majority race is Chinese, though also a sizeable population of Indians and Malays. It makes for quite an interesting cultural mix, and a great diversity of food.

Lots to see....heaps of heritage buildings, temples (all kinds), botanic garden, nature trails.

There are some nice beaches but, quite honestly, if you are just looking for great beaches...check out the east coast of the peninsular (during summer months, not NE monsoon time) or Langkawi or head for Thailand.

If you're checking out for retirement purposes, then in my opinion Penang has a lot to offer.
Thanks BB very reassuring Especially the heritage building and cultural mix part, sounds interesting.
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Cooler climate is definitely on higher grounds, specifically Cameron Highlands.

However, your requirement states shopping malls, easy transportation and what not. Can't say for sure a cooler place in Malaysia that has all the above.
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Originally Posted by roystevenung
Cooler climate is definitely on higher grounds, specifically Cameron Highlands.

However, your requirement states shopping malls, easy transportation and what not. Can't say for sure a cooler place in Malaysia that has all the above.
Thanks for the feedback.

At least I'll be able to get a cool fix if needed. I've narrowed the top contenders to two very different places now. Malaysia and Tasmania. It looks like we will end up living in Malaysia for a while renting, whilst renting our Melbourne house out and we may end up buying in Tasmania later on, after selling our Melbourne place. Still plenty of water to go under the bridge before we can leave our youngest to fend for himself. Despite me hitting my 60th next year and the wife in 2 years. It's getting exciting now I have to keep an eye on the Aus Government pension means test which complicates matters slightly. So timing is going to be a bit tricky.

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Midlands is an older shopping complex on Jalan Burmah, right opposite Adventist hospital. I like these older shopping places...lots of interesting little shops.
Many thanks bakedbean. I too like to wander around older shopping places. Fewer crowds and often it is like stepping back in time.
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Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Thanks for the feedback.

At least I'll be able to get a cool fix if needed. I've narrowed the top contenders to two very different places now. Malaysia and Tasmania.
Do both?? Quite a few Aussies split their time between home country and Malaysia. Something to do with tax I think....you'll know more about that than me. Why not? Buy in Tasmania, then rent in Malaysia for 6 months or so. When one gets a little doddery in senior years, you've got the option of staying in Tasmania.

There you are. All sorted out for you. No charge
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Originally Posted by roystevenung
Cooler climate is definitely on higher grounds, specifically Cameron Highlands.
I've started a new topic in this section, Roy, if you want to join in. You are probably more knowledgeable than some (that includes Me).
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Originally Posted by bakedbean
Do both?? Quite a few Aussies split their time between home country and Malaysia. Something to do with tax I think....you'll know more about that than me. Why not? Buy in Tasmania, then rent in Malaysia for 6 months or so. When one gets a little doddery in senior years, you've got the option of staying in Tasmania.

There you are. All sorted out for you. No charge
Worth considering. Re the Aussies splitting their time:- It's to do with permanently residing in Aus rules and the government pension v the means test on the Government pension. I personally come in after 35 years plus in the Aus workforce as a person that wont be getting anything in the way of entitlements from the UK... Well maybe a small amount that the Aus government will deduct... That is if we qualify for the Aus pension after the means/assests test. So we have to be particularly careful.
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Greetings everyone.

It has been a long time since I visited this site. Saw a familiar avatar here........hello baked bean. How have you been? I came here because another ex member informed me that Scott's mm2h has closed down and if there is another forum going.

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Greetings everyone.

It has been a long time since I visited this site. Saw a familiar avatar here........hello baked bean. How have you been? I came here because another ex member informed me that Scott's mm2h has closed down and if there is another forum going.

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IVV there's a thread on the subject.
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IVV there's a thread on the subject.
Ah yes:-

http://britishexpats.com/forum/retir...e-gone-844749/
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I haven't return, not since I got booted out. Lol!

Now, to get back to those intriguing discussions, where should I post, here or the link above? Heh heh heh
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