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Asia's best-kept secret for expatriates, Malaysia has a vibrant mix of foreign and indigenous tribal cultures, creating a veritable melting pot of peoples, traditions and religions. A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and you'll find that just about everybody speaks English, since its compulsory in local schools. Not only are three world-class playgrounds (Thailand, Bali, and the Philippines) all within a few hour's travel from Malaysia, but with miles of white sand coastline, tropical islands, and beachfront property galore, it has all the makings of a fairy-tale setting. Despite being the capital of a developing nation, Kuala Lumpur is a modern cosmopolitan with clean streets and sidewalks and every modern convenience to found in New York or London. Home to the tallest building in the world, there are also FedEx and UPS offices, international banks, English cinemas and bookstores, western-style supermarkets, French and German bakeries, Chinese, Indian, and Italian restaurants, gourmet coffee, Cuban cigars, Internet cafés and some of the best shopping in the world! One of the few things that lend a "Third-world" feel to the capital are the open-air night market, where local merchants peddle everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to meat and fish, to exotic animals and traditional handicrafts. All the major newspapers are available at newsstands, including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Financial Times, the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times. Cable and satellite TV provides access to a wide variety of English-language programming, including CNN, the Discovery Channel, Filmnet and many more. Despite the local Muslim population not drinking alcohol, Kuala Lumpur has some of the liveliest nightlife in the region and there are more than a fair share of clubs and bars, where tourists, expatriates and locals alike mingle and party. Though the official religion of Malaysia is Islam, great tolerance is shown for other religions, with many beliefs being represented and their adherents practicing openly, including Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Taoists and Jews (the nearest synagogue is in neighboring Singapore). Compared with other major Asian cities (Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong, for example), Kuala Lumpur is downright cheap. Even in the over-priced tourist spots you can get a good meal for two for around $20. Outside of these places, a 3-course meal for two with all the trimmings, including drinks, will set you back no more than $10?a doctor's visit $8 to $15 and live-in domestic help $200 a month. Rental properties are readily available and not overly expensive by American or European standards. The cost of 2-bedroom rental apartments begins at around $225 per month, with 3-bedroom houses starting at $35,000. Naturally, comparable housing in expatriate communities or the luxurious suburban homes that date from British colonial period can set you back considerably more. Other properties recently on offer include: A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 725-square-foot apartment with a dining room, a kitchen, ceiling fans, a walk-in closet, and parking, costs $45,215. A small two-story bungalow with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and a dining room going for $35,700. A penthouse apartment, close to downtown, with a sea-view and a 350-sqare-foot terrace. It comes fully furnished and has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and a dining room. The asking price? $75,000. A spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2500-square-foot condominium with a large living room, an elegant dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a pantry, for $125,250. Though there are expensive restaurants and accommodations, there's simply no reason for you to check into a five-star hotel when you can stay in a clean, friendly hotel in the city center for $40 a night where every meal costs less than $5 per person. CRIME-FREE AND FOREIGNER FRIENDLY Of course, cheap living shouldn't be the only deciding factor when choosing a new home. As well as being very affordable, Malaysia is safe.The government's real no tolerance policy means street crime is virtually nonexistent. The Malaysian government, through its "Silver-Haired Program," offers expatriate resident retirees extremely attractive benefits. Outside of nationals of Israel and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the program is open to citizens of most countries. To qualify, you need only be over 50, show you can bring a guaranteed income of about $1300 per month into Malaysia (or open a savings account in Malaysia with $40,000), and have a local sponsor (which can easily be arranged). Penang, a small island off the northwest coast, has been called the "Pearl of the Orient" and its beaches are a favorite tourist destination. The coastline is also dotted with many small, quiet seaside villages. The tropical rainforests and jungles offer many opportunities for exploring lush mountains, trekking through the jungle, or even taking a riverboat safari. The bountiful sea surrounding Malaysia provides for some of the best scuba diving and fishing anywhere in the world (Malaysia's seas are home to the Black Marlin, tuna, mackerel, sailfish, barracuda and a host of other species). PRACTICAL BENEFITS Medical care is good, with excellent hospitals and clinics in all the major towns. Doctors speak English, and the majority gained their qualifications in Western Europe or North America. Although foreign residents must arrange private health insurance, visiting tourists who have an accident are entitled to free emergency treatment in public hospitals. A consultation with a private doctor in most cases will cost just $8 to $15. When it comes to banking, management methods and the range of services offered closely follow the British model. Plus, most major world banks have full-service branches in Malaysia. Many expatriates living here off investment income keep their cash growing tax free in Labuan, an offshore tax haven administered by Malaysia, and then bring into the mainland what's needed for living expenses. Labuan is also perfect for anyone looking for a private, offshore bank account, a tax-free corporation, a trust, or other offshore structures. Led by Malaysian Airlines, the national carrier, the island is served by many major airlines, linking it the world through its international airports. A good network of modern roads covers the distances between towns, and Malaysian telecommunications are among the best in the world. If you've ever thought about living overseas, you owe it to yourself to investigate Malaysia. Copyright 2005 by Shannon Roxborough Shannon Roxborough is an international lifestyle expert with close to 20 years experience. He has helped hundreds of clients with overseas living, retirement and travel matters. Visit his website at:
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Three Towns of Mijas

Mijas is more like three towns than one: Mijas Pueblo has the character of one of the Andalucian Pueblos Blancos, high in the mountains and whitewashed. Las Lagunas is the modern and commercial section of the town. And Mijas Costa is really a twelve-kilometer long stretch of villages down the coast. All three areas are governed from the town hall of Mijas.

Also throughout the winter and spring months, the Hipodromo Costa del Sol has weekly horseracing on Sunday mornings (Saturday evenings during summer months). As well as watching the horses, you can eat at the restaurants and bars located here, or take classes on horse riding and other equestrian themes.

Mijas Costa

Mijas Costa is composed of El Chaparral, La Cala, El Combo, Calahonda, Riviera del Sol and Sitio de Calahonda. Right down the street from the quaint medieval Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Costa is very modern indeed. You can rent vacation properties ranging from beachfront studios to major villas, or you can stay in hotels convenient to the beach. And wherever you stay, you'll have wide access to water sports from just swimming and soaking up sunlight to jet skiing, wakeboarding and surfing, windsurfing, and boating.

Sitio de Calahonda and Riviera del Sol are each large villages by themselves with all the amenities: supermarkets, golf courses, bars, restaurants, hotels, and shopping districts. It's easy for English speaking tourists to find what they want here; this part of Mijos caters to tourists.

At the center of Mijas Costa is La Cala, which still has some of the quaintness of the traditional seaside Andalucian village. It was once a fishing village, and today still maintains a street market on Wednesday and Saturday with everything from flowers and plants to fresh produce to ceramics and locally-produced clothing. Try some of the traditional local sherries and wines here. On Saturday nights in July and August, you'll find classical music and flamenco dancing throughout the promenade as the village celebrates Noches de Luna y Playa.

Mijas Pueblo

At the top of the quaint white village of Mijas you'll find fortress walls, gardens, and excellent vantage points as you wind through narrow cobbled alleys and streets. Artists and writers from everywhere have chosen to settle here in Mijas Pueblos. The town has retained most of its traditional Way of life, celebrating festivities with vigor and facing life in a laid-back manner. You'll find wonderful crafts including handmade pottery and paintings by acclaimed artists who


live locally. Instead of the usual tourist trash, you could bring home a memento of your trip that, years down the way, turns out to be a sound investment. An open theater is built into the fortress walls; this is a center of the village, where theatrical festivals and other entertainments are held.

Approaching Mijas Pueblo, you'll see a small white building high above the village. This is the shrine of Calvario, a place of worship visited by Carmelite monks for reflection and contemplation. If you want to visit, there's a path to it through the trees, marked with iron crosses. The view is remarkable, a panorama of coastline, sea, and mountain on both sides of the sea.

The Virgin of the Rock on the Paseo El Compas is a shrine to the patron saint of Mijas, and it's set right into the rock. There is also the Church of the Immaculate Conception built on the ruins of an old Moorish castle, and using one of the old Moorish towers as the church bell tower. Pillars supporting the three naves of the old building sport frescoes depicting the Apostles dating from 1632. The San Sebastian Church is one of the most-photographed parts of the Costa del Sol because of the beauty of its setting. And the Shrine of Our Lady of Los Remedios has retained its simplicity, becoming a shrine to the old village way of life as well as to the Virgin.

You'll also find several museums here, including the Bull Fighting Museum and the Museum of Miniatures, which holds stuffed dressed fleas among other miniature and miniaturized items. The Paseo de las Murallas, the local bullring, is yet another part of Andalucian culture.

A unique pleasure is the Mijas donkey taxi service; you can ride a donkey, a donkey and trap, or a coach pulled by horses. It's a particularly authentic way to see Mijas.

If none of this is to your taste, then maybe the fact that Mijas is a golfing paradisw will be. There are several world-class courses in this area, with a perfect year-round climate for golfing and high recommendations from many pros. Nowhere in the area are you more than a few minutes' drive away from an excellent golf course. If you don't know golf well, there are also several renowned golfing schools in the area. In addition to the courses, several world-class hotels have been built in the area to cater to the golfing traffic.
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