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Malaysia named top Asian destination for retirement
Malaysia is the top country in Asia and fifth in the world in which to retire, according to relocation and retirement specialists. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, January 4, 2016.Malaysia has been ranked as the top country in Asia and fifth in the world in which to retire, according to relocation and retirement specialists International Living.
Malaysia ranked above fellow Southeast Asian countries Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines in the Retirement Index 2016, which scores how strong a country stands based on 10 categories.
Malaysia held one of the best scores for the category Buying & Renting, proven through its great value rentals, and also ranked highest in the Healthcare category.
In Entertainment and Amenities, Malaysia scored a perfect 100, according to the index which lists the top 23 countries worldwide in which to retire.
Panama was ranked the best place in the world to retire in 2016, followed by Ecuador and Mexico.
The index was compiled from data and feedback from International Living's correspondents, editors and contributors from around the world.
Selection of the top 23 countries was based on the final average scores from 10 categories, which included cost of living, infrastructure and climate.
To access the full report, visit InternationalLiving.com. – January 4, 2016.
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