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Why You Should Retire / Relocate You and Your Family to Penang, Malaysia
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Voted by Lonely Planet as One of the Top 7 Places to Visit in 2025.
IDYLLIC ISLAND LIFESTYLE PAIRED WITH UNESCO HERITAGE
Lazy afternoons by the beach, hikes in the hills, golf with friends & concerts in the evenings...
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No Inheritance & Territorial Tax
FOREIGN INCOME IS NOT TAXED
International Banks with Foreign Currency Accounts are Available
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Penang is home to several top-tier hospitals recognized for their excellence in healthcare services.
GOOD MEDICAL CARE
British & US Trained Doctors & Insurance at Affordable Rates
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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.
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English Widely Spoken
Yes, we are Multicultural & Multilingual, but
ENGLISH IS ENOUGH TO GET YOU AROUND
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In 2025, International Living highlighted Penang as a premier region for retirees, emphasizing its rich culture, affordable living, and vibrant expatriate community.
MULTICULTURAL & WELCOMING SOCIETY
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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, Taipei, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh & Bangkok to name a few.
High Standard of Education
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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), Prince of Wales (British) etc.
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In 2025, the MICHELIN Guide acknowledged several establishments in Penang, including street food vendors, for their outstanding culinary quality.
BEST FOR FOOD
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