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Moving to Malaysia

Asia • Rank #42 for American Expats

73
Overall Score

Overview

Malaysia offers good value with widespread English and modern infrastructure. The MM2H program provides long-term residency.

✅ Highlights

  • ✓Affordable
  • ✓English widely spoken
  • ✓Good infrastructure
  • ✓Diverse food scene

⚠️ Challenges

  • !Hot and humid
  • !Some freedoms restricted
  • !MM2H requirements tightened

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