Governmental support :
This program is initiated, organized and launched
by the Malaysian Government. It is, therefore, a program,
that the Government will continuously work to ensure
its success.
Standard of living :
Malaysia has one of the highest standards of living
in the region with all the modern infrastructure and
facilities in place.
Cost of living :
Cost of living 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.
Weather :
The weather is pleasant, warm and balmy with moderate
rain throughout the year, There are also highland
residential areas and resorts with permanent spring-like
weather throughout the country.
Infrastructure :
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.
Political stability :
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.
Rule of law :
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 practises basically
the British system of justice with an independent
reliable and dependable judiciary.
Safety :
Statistics can proof that Malaysia is one of the safest
countries in the world, its crime rate is relatively
low.
Religion :
Islam is the official religion of Malaysia but the
constitution guarantees the right of people to practise
other religions.
Culture and language :
The Malay language (Bahasa Melayu) is the national
language of the country; English is the second language
but other languages can be freely used and practised.
Similarly the Malay culture is dominant in the country
because the Malays are the dominant race in Malaysia
and in the region. But other cultures can be practised
very freely and there is a free intermingling of different
cultures.
Food and Fruit :
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.
Recreation/Entertainment
:
The country has everything for the family,-theme parks,
jungle trails/sports, water sports and one of the
highest number of golf courses - ratio or population.
Shopping :
Most of the items that tourists normally like to buy
- perfumes, cosmestics, watches, fountain pens, a
long list of electronic goods, branded goods etc.
are completely free of tax. Quality goods from all
over the world are imported and are relatively low
in price and sold throughout Malaysia.
Education :
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.
Medical facilities :
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.
Residence :
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 2 houses at
a cost of not less than RM150,000 each. For this purpose,
they are also entitled for 60% loan from local banks. |
