@CyMan
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Registration: 21 October 2017
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Is there an "Amazon" equivalent in SE Asia? by earthmedicine
I am a recent ex-pat and still figuring out the ropes here. Is there some kind of mail-order equivalent to Amazon? Is the mail and postal service reliable? How to proceed?Thanks...
I always used AliExpress when I was based in Cambodia. For the products I bought, prices were cheaper than Amazon and items were delivered to my residence. Read More
Alternatives to MM2H? by CyMan
What alternatives to MM2H are available please? I would like to be able to stay in MY for 3 months each year without going through the MM2H programme. How easy is it to find a nice serviced apartment or long-term hotel deal? Join me for coffee in ...
@CyMan Anybody join me for coffee in Georgetown to discuss MM2H or any alternatives or just enjoying life in Penang/Georgeown? Hope to meet you next week. Read More
Retiring in Egypt? Retirees, share your experiences! by EmiW
Hi everyone! I have just joined this community.I'm Emi, and my husband Aviles. We are Americans but I am originally from Japan, currently live in Hawaii.Egypt is my top of the retirement destinations list. We are going to make a second visit in ...
@EmiW You may wish to check out Egypt's awesome new capital city :-) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nezd9m8fWY Read More
Retiring in Egypt? Retirees, share your experiences! by EmiW
Hi everyone! I have just joined this community.I'm Emi, and my husband Aviles. We are Americans but I am originally from Japan, currently live in Hawaii.Egypt is my top of the retirement destinations list. We are going to make a second visit in ...
@EmiW Yes; getting around using Uber or Careem is very easy and cheap.Have you considered Malaysia to retire? Warm, relatively inexpensive and, if you select your location, is very relaxed (like Penang, which is where I shall be next week :-) ... Read More
Retiring in Egypt? Retirees, share your experiences! by EmiW
Hi everyone! I have just joined this community.I'm Emi, and my husband Aviles. We are Americans but I am originally from Japan, currently live in Hawaii.Egypt is my top of the retirement destinations list. We are going to make a second visit in ...
@EmiW Aloha! Emi and Aviles; nice to meet you here! If I may say so, you look rather young to retire :-)I am a retired regular visitor in Egypt (and have good friends in both Hawaii and Japan) and will be pleased to answer any questions you may ... Read More
Alternatives to MM2H? by CyMan
What alternatives to MM2H are available please? I would like to be able to stay in MY for 3 months each year without going through the MM2H programme. How easy is it to find a nice serviced apartment or long-term hotel deal? Join me for coffee in ...
@benlow1965 If it's OK with the moderators, maybe you could send me a private message,,,,,,,,,,? Read More
Alternatives to MM2H? by CyMan
What alternatives to MM2H are available please? I would like to be able to stay in MY for 3 months each year without going through the MM2H programme. How easy is it to find a nice serviced apartment or long-term hotel deal? Join me for coffee in ...
@wyngrove60 Great advice thanks.Tourist visa: I assume my EU passport will work as well as UK so that looks like a good option and would work well for me as MM2H does seem to be a rather bureaucratic process......... Would the three months tourist ... Read More
Alternatives to MM2H?
What alternatives to MM2H are available please? I would like to be able to stay in MY for 3 months each year without going through the MM2H programme. How easy is it to find a nice serviced apartment or long-term hotel deal? Join me for coffee in ... Read More
Preventive care in Malaysia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Malaysia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
@Cheryl Great topic Cheryl. I shall fly into Penang on 16 Nov and would be keen to learn what might be available in respect of health assessment and preventive healthcare. Count me in; I'm all for it :-) Read More
Visit to Malaysia November 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends,I shall travel alone to Penang (George Town) in November this year (2024) and will be exploring the possibility to retire in Malaysia based in Penang.I very much hope to be able to meet with expats as well as Malaysians during my visit ...
@wyngrove60 Thanks indeed for this very useful information. I will be sure to try to get to see some peoperties while I will be in Penang and a friend in KL has offered to show me the areas where most expats live (although that may not be what I ... Read More
Visit to Malaysia November 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends,I shall travel alone to Penang (George Town) in November this year (2024) and will be exploring the possibility to retire in Malaysia based in Penang.I very much hope to be able to meet with expats as well as Malaysians during my visit ...
@wyngrove60 Thanks for this info. I will be making enquiries from Penang when I get there mid-November. I think ideal for me would be to be able to rent or buy a small property without applying for MM2H and visiting for just 3 months at a time; ... Read More
Visit to Malaysia November 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends,I shall travel alone to Penang (George Town) in November this year (2024) and will be exploring the possibility to retire in Malaysia based in Penang.I very much hope to be able to meet with expats as well as Malaysians during my visit ...
@wyngrove60 Thanks again for the useful information and perspectives especially on the subject of medical care, which will be a big issue for me.I am planning to explore Penang mainly next month but will spend a little time in both Ipoh and KL and ... Read More
Visit to Malaysia November 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends,I shall travel alone to Penang (George Town) in November this year (2024) and will be exploring the possibility to retire in Malaysia based in Penang.I very much hope to be able to meet with expats as well as Malaysians during my visit ...
@Fred Thanks again for your kind advice and observations. I am very much loking forward to my upcoming visit to Malaysia and will be exploring all otions (including MM2H) while I am there and wil hope to be able to add some comments here on my ... Read More
Visit to Penang in June 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends, I am exploring the possibility to acquire MM2H and will be keen to meet and make friends with both Malaysians and expats during my first visit to Penang in June 2024, I would very much welcome any ideas and ...
@cvco Hey cvco, So sorry but I missed your kind reply while I was travelling but thank you for offering to respond to some questions, if I may, I would really like to ask how easy (or not) it would be to link with local people. During my many ... Read More
Visit to Malaysia November 2024 by CyMan
Dear Friends,I shall travel alone to Penang (George Town) in November this year (2024) and will be exploring the possibility to retire in Malaysia based in Penang.I very much hope to be able to meet with expats as well as Malaysians during my visit ...
@Fred Thanks indeed Fred. I decided on Penang for my first visit because so many people were positive about it as a retirement destination but for sure I will be checking out other places before I decide where to settle down or have a pied-a-terre ... Read More