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When tropical beaches no longer excite, hill resorts such as Borneo Highlands offer a delightful retreat into a cool and temperate micro-climate.
can buy a house or apartment and enjoy the same property rights
as Malaysians - all kinds of homes are available, from studio apartments to fully-fledged colonial era mansions, and local developers are starting
to target this market with custom built beachfront or rainforest properties. Sarawak’s second homers can also import their own car tax-free, or buy a locally built car free of all taxes. Their children have a choice of excellent local and international schools, colleges and universities to attend. There are first- class healthcare facilities in major towns and cities. And of course wherever they choose to live they will only be a short drive from the beach or the rainforest.
Further information is available from the Ministry of Tourism Sarawak, www. mot.sarawak.gov.my.
over to take part, as does one spouse in the case
of a married couple, but participants need only be over 30 if their children are attending school in Sarawak or a family member is undergoing long term medical treatment here.
Participants in Sarawak/ MM2H only need to
show proof of income or sufficient financial assets to support themselves during their stay, which
is unlikely to present any problems as they will probably save a great
deal of money compared to staying at home. There are no winter heating bills, everyday living costs
are amongst the lowest
in Asia, petrol is around RM2 per litre, and house prices are very affordable whether buying or renting. There are also many other advantages to take into account. Participants
Golfers can tee off in the clouds, where it’s only a single step desirable homes - at very affordable prices - for both from fairway to forest. renters and buyers.
Sarawak’s housing market offers a huge choice of