What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?

"I'm submitting this report anonymously. Malaysia does not have free speech. Well it does and it doesn't. Anything said against the government or Islam could land you in trouble. It's kinda crazy, I love it here, I want nothing more than to just to live and be a consumer and soak up the culture. I've found that Muslims as well as Chinese and Indians are friendly here and lovely people. I don't trust the police, or the government institutions like immigration. I know if we choose to do the retirement visa, it would be ok with the process, but am left feeling vulnerable with just a tourist visa. There is a level of distrust here with regards to the government not only with expats but locals as well," explained one expat living in Penang, Malaysia.

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"Go for it!!!!! This is not a dress rehearsal you only get one life unless your a Buddhist," said another expat in Tojong Tokong, Penang Island, Malaysia.