Here are some of the reasons you want to talk to us and make Penang your home away from home!
1. Voted by CNN as One of the Best Places to Visit in 2017. Idyllic island lifestyle paired with UNESCO Heritage. Lazy afternoons by the beach, hikes in the hills, golf with friends & concerts in the evenings.
2. 10-Year Renewable Visas. Also widely-known as
Malaysia My Second Home.
3. No Inheritance & Territorial Tax. Foreign income is not taxed. International banks with foreign currency accounts are available.
4. Voted by International Living as the Best Country for Healthcare in 2017. Good Medical Care. British and US trained doctors and insurance at affordable rates.
5. Freehold & Affordable. Reasonable Property Prices. Compared to neighbouring countries like Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong, Penang's property prices are relatively low and most of the properties are FREEHOLD. Read more
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6. English Widely Spoken. Yes, we are Multicultural & Multilingual, but English is enough to get you around.
7. Voted as One of the Top Places to Retire in the World by International Living in 2017 & Conde Nast Travel in 2016. Multicultural and welcome society.
Penang Japanese Association,
Malaysian German Society,
Alliance Française de Penang,
Penang Irish Association etc.
8. Connectivity to Major Cities by Air, Sea & Road. Phuket & Singapore are an hour's flight away from Penang with DIRECT FLIGHTS to Qatar, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh & Bangkok to name a few.
9. High Standard of Education. Penang is home to one of the oldest schools in South East Asia, the Penang Free School, founded by Reverend Hutchings in 1816 as well as a whole host of International Schools. For a small island, Penang has a great selection of quality International Schools to choose from. i.e. Dalat (American Christian), Uplands (British), St Christopher's (British) etc. Read more
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10. Voted Top Ten Cities for Street Food by Forbes in 2017. Best for food.
