Quote: (03-25-2019 03:59 AM)Rendok Wrote:~
Malaysia allows you to stay legally and indefinitely in the country through their ‘Malaysia my second home’ visa. (http://www.mm2h.gov.my/index.html/en/)
Malaysia is well developed, safe and has a relatively low cost of living. Also, most people would probably prefer its tropical climate over the one of London or New York.
But, as with everything in life, there’s a catch. This visa will NOT allow you to seek paid employment in Malaysia, so you must be able to make your income abroad (investments, digital nomad etc.).
That being said, if you can make your income abroad, Malaysia will not tax you on it as it has a territorial tax system (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_taxation).
I think this makes it a very attractive option.
I have also began considering Malaysia as an alternative to Thailand. Better infrastructure, superior English levels, probably a better education system, easier language, less insular, everything is not as concentrated in the capital, less densely populated (Thai roads can be quite congested), etc.
Cons being mostly Muslim but relatively liberal in its policies. Perhaps not suitable for party types but could be ok for those looking for a more quiet life.