Accoding to the findings of Japan's LongStay Foundation, Malaysia has been immovable at the top spot of countries where people wish to relocate to for 11 years since 2006.
Washokujob also has staff stationed in Malaysia, so please take a moment to learn a little bit about life there.
＜Population・Demographics＞
Malaysia, located in Southeast Asian, has a population of about 31,000,000 people as of 2017.
Within Malaysia, the demographics are: 50% Malaysian; 22% Chinese; 11% Indian, with other demographics making up the remainder.
People of such diverse backgrounds have been living together for over 60 years, creating a climate rich with culture and tradition in Malaysia.
About 21,000 of the people living in Malaysia are Japanese, mainly resising in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
＜Language＞
The official language is Malay, and it is typically used in government-related affairs and machinery.
English is also broadly used, and aside from government affairs, you can get by using English.
Also, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, other dialects) and Tamil are also used.
＜Religion＞
The major religion in Malaysia is Islam, with 61% of the population practicing it. They also implement the Halal food laws, which prohibit alcohol and pork. Each Friday, the afternoon is the traditional prayer time for Islam, so many businesses may close early on Friday to respect that. 19% of the population is Buddhist, and while they don't eat beef, it isn't all too strict and varies from person to person. Additionally, 9% of the population is Christian, and 6% is Hindu.
＜Commodities＞(1RM is about 27 JPY; 1/2019 Exchange rate) Lunch: about 10RM; Dinner: 30RM is plenty, but at a fancy restaurant a meal may cost 100-300RM. Taxi: About 10RM for a 20-minute ride within the city. Uber is also very reliable. Many Japanese residents are living in condominiums for about 1,000-2,000RM/month, and many include a pool, gym, and security staff. Regarding jobs in Malaysia, most will offer salaries of around 8,000-12,000RM/month, so you can live with financial freedom.