1. One of the fastest growing economies in the region (+7% est.)
2. British legal system, property laws and environment.
3. Effective Land Registry and transparency in property transactions
4. Capital gains on real property are less than 5% after 5 years
5. Malaysian government actively seeking to promote overseas purchasers
6. High quality development properties in prime areas available
7. Strategic location - close to Australia, Bali and Singapore
8. Wonderful climate and food. Superb golf and sports facilities

Currency
The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM. USD1 is roughly equivalent to RM3.80. Foreign currency can be converted at banks and money changers.

Taxation
Generally, all income of companies and individuals accrued in, derived from or remitted to Malaysia is liable to tax. However, income remitted to Malaysia by resident companies (other than companies carrying on the business of banking, insurance or air and sea transportation), non-resident companies and non-resident individuals is exempt from tax. Expatriates who settle in Malaysia under the Malaysia My Second Home programme are not required to pay tax on their pension or other income derived from overseas. Income tax is assessed on income earned in the current year.
Apart from income tax, there are other direct taxes such as real property gains tax, and indirect taxes such as sales tax, service tax, excise duty and import duty.