I read somewhere recently that:
Met couple of ex-fuckens who migrated to the US long time ago and considering retiring in Penang. Apparently some have made the move under Malaysia's silver haired program. Here are some of the reasons that they gave and they are interesting
- Penang reminds them of old fuckens in so many ways. Food, buildings people etc. They actually said they cannot associate with modern fucken.
- psychology need to return to their roots. Penang meets their needs but not fucken, mentioned in the first point
- one guy said that he felt shiok just going to Penang kopitiam and chatting with people. It like his kampung days in fucken.
- Food a major draw
- cost of living very low - US 500 a month good enough.
- Condos facing Batu Ferringhi are affordable and good view with nice winds.
They also told me that many Caucasians are doing just that in Penang. Malaysia has got some very good spots.
Malacca, Penang, Fosters Smokehouse, Genting , Kuantan Melin, Tioman, sun, seas and clear water and silky smooth sand. Malacca is the only place where an entire shop all the showcases and shelfs stocked only with chinchalok and belachan. Nothing else.
Used to love fishing off Tioman, bring the catch back and ask Mahchee is do what she does best. Seafood galore, samba, fried, sautéed etc. Wonderful times.
There are options and there are options. The question is always how? It is so usual that people just don't think hard enough.
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