Malaysia

Most people have very firm preconceptions about Malaysia: is it too exotic, foreign, tropical, pricey, or distant?

The one universal truth about Malaysia is that you must see it in person to fully appreciate it. And in order to see it, you must go there, travel there, and remain there for a while. Only then will you get close to viewing all of this amazing place's facets.

It is a dynamic, lovely, serene, exotic, tropical, accessible, and reasonably priced place to live. Cities like Kuala Lumpur offer a fast-paced way of life, and resorts like Langkawi, which are fantastic for vacations but not the best places to retire if you want to find inexpensive serenity.

What will you discover if you veer off the beaten path? People who are well-educated, have access to superior medical services in urban regions, and can live on limited budgets the further away from urbanization. They also learn to speak English at school from an early age.

There are breathtaking tropical beaches that you could only have imagined, amazing flora and fauna, a rich cultural legacy, affordable real estate, and an increasing number of expats drawn to Malaysia by both the way of life and the tax breaks offered there. You might discover your paradise on earth with the help of the My Second Home program. And unless you go, you won't know!