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Email this to a friendFriendly people and climate a lure for expats
A BETTER balance between good infrastructural development and relatively low cost of living compared with neighbouring countries make Malaysia, and Penang in particular, a very attractive place for expatriates.
The Expat Group CEO J. Andrew Davison said other plus points included the widespread use of English, the tropical climate all year round, abundance of food and shopping establishments and adequate health care facilities.
Speaking during a talk entitled ‘Malaysia My 2nd Home: There’s No Place Like Home In Malaysia’, Davison said the vast majority of expatriates that they surveyed had rated Malaysia as one of the nicer places to live in.
“The main reasons cited were the friendliness of the people and its climate,” he added.
He also expressed his hope that the government would relax its policy of requiring applicants to have a monthly income the equivalent of RM10,000 or more, as the current rules make it quite difficult for retirees.
Besides the minimum income requirement, Malaysia My 2nd Home applicants also need to show proof of assets worth at least RM500,000 for those below 50, and at least RM350,000 for those above 50.
The series of talks also touched on health issues such as one on ‘What You Need to Know About A(H1N1) And Its Prevention’ by consultant physician and nephrologist Dr Goh Huck Keen.
He said the best way to protect one’s self from catching the virus was to practise good hygiene and reduce time spent in crowded areas, and especially avoid people who exhibited flu-like symptoms.
It is also advisable to properly ventilate and increase airflow through the home, he added.
He also expressed his hope that the government would relax its policy of requiring applicants to have a monthly income the equivalent of RM10,000 or more, as the current rules make it quite difficult for retirees.
Besides the minimum income requirement, Malaysia My 2nd Home applicants also need to show proof of assets worth at least RM500,000 for those below 50, and at least RM350,000 for those above 50.
The series of talks also touched on health issues such as one on ‘What You Need to Know About A(H1N1) And Its Prevention’ by consultant physician and nephrologist Dr Goh Huck Keen.
He said the best way to protect one’s self from catching the virus was to practise good hygiene and reduce time spent in crowded areas, and especially avoid people who exhibited flu-like symptoms.
It is also advisable to properly ventilate and increase airflow through the home, he added.
“If you’re unwell, it’s best not to travel as you might spread the flu to others.
“Moreover, when you are unwell, your immune system is weaker, making you more susceptible to catching a disease from someone else,” Dr Goh said.
He also reminded the audience that if one chose to wear a face mask, then it was vital that the mask was worn correctly, as incorrect use might actually increase one’s chances of getting infected.
In most cases of people suffering from H1N1, he added, supportive care at home, with lots of rest, consuming adequate fluids and pain reliever for aches was sufficient for one to make a full recovery.
He advised people not to simply take medicines on their own without first consulting with trained healthcare providers, as this could cause the virus to mutate and become resistant.
As a result, a second wave of the virus might be stronger and harder to fight off, causing more severe symptoms.
“With the H1N1 vaccine coming out next month, we expect most people to develop an immunity to it. With fewer infections, it also lessens the chances of the virus mutating. We hope that within six months to one year, the pandemic will eventually die off.
“But there’s still a possibility of a second wave of the virus that will come back even stronger, so we have to be careful.
“In the meantime, one should always practise good eating habits, exercise regularly and get sufficient sleep to keep your immune system strong,” he added.
September 14, 2009. Source : www.starproperty.com