Malaysia
Is there a lot of crime in Malaysia?
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"Crime does occur in Malaysia, though it is generally regarded as relatively low. Drug trafficking, theft, conspiracy and corruption are amongst some of the crimes reported. However, overall security remains relatively stable and the government has put in place several measures to ensure the public remains safe both at home and abroad," said a member in Malaysia.
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"Sarawak is almost Mayberry R.F.D. It's got one of the lowest per capita crime rates of any Malaysian state (which averages low). Crime is centered on financial scams (on-line and phone), illegal gambling, loan-sharking, illegal immigration and to some degree drug abuse. These are things that don't particularly affect expats. Family/domestic violence is the main violent crime. That doesn't mean auto-theft, purse snatching and burglary is non-existent, but condos generally have gates and guards. Home owners do get dogs and alarm systems," remarked another expat who made the move to Kuching, Malaysia.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
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