Malaysia a top retirement destination


Life’s a beach: A hive of activity at Batu Ferringhi beach in Penang, a favourite destination among retired expatriates in Malaysia.

NEW YORK: Despite news of air tragedies, Malaysia still has its charms, particularly among North American retirees looking for attractive overseas retirement destinations.

The country has been listed as one of the top five retirement destinations in International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index for 2014, just behind Ecuador, Mexico and Panama.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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