Quality of Life
Malaysia is among the most friendly and hospitable places in the world to work and live in, while Malaysians are warm, friendly people who easily accept foreigners into their circle of friends.
Malaysia is among the most friendly and hospitable places in the world to work and live in. In addition, the country's tropical climate with its uniform temperatures allows light, comfortable clothing throughout the year. Expatriates and their families will enjoy a safe and comfortable living environment with 21st century amenities, good healthcare and medical facilities, excellent educational institutions, and world-class recreational and sports facilities - at costs much lower than in their own countries.
Economic Strength
- Natural resources - oil, gas, tin, timber, palm oil, rubber
- GDP growth - 6.0%
- Gross national savings - 36.6% of GNP
- Debt service ratio - 4.2%
- Unemployment rate - 3.3%
- Inflation(CPI) - 2.0%
- Export of manufactured goods - 74.8% of total exports*
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Supportive Government Policies
- Pro-business policies
- Responsive government
- Liberal investment policies
- Attractive tax and other incentives
- Liberal exchange control regime
- Intellectual property protection
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An Educated Workforce
- Talented, young, educated and productive workforce
- Multilingual workforce speaking two or three languages, including English
- Comprehensive system of vocational and industrial training, including advanced skills training
- Harmonious industrial relations with minimal trade disputes
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Developed Infrastructure
- Network of well-maintained highways and railways
- Well-equipped seaports and airports
- High quality telecommunications network and services
- Fully developed industrial parks, including free industrial zones, technology parks and Multimedia Super Corridor
- Advanced MSC Malaysia Cybercities and Cybercentres
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A Vibrant Business Environment
- Market-oriented economy
- Well-developed financial and banking sector, including the Labuan International Offshore Financial Centre
- Wide use of English, especially in business
- Legal and accounting practice based on the British system
- Large local business community with a long history in international business links
- Large foreign business community in all business sectors
- Extensive trade links - country's total trade was valued at RM1.11 thrillion*
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Quality of Life
- Friendly and hospitable Malaysians
- Safe and comfortable living environment
- Excellent housing, modern amenities, good healthcare and medical facilities
- Excellent educational institutions including international schools for expatriate children
- World-class recreational and sports facilities
- Excellent shopping with goods from all over the world
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