Lisa Williams lived in Penang, Malaysia, in the '60s, late '80s, and early '90s. When retiring, her affinity for the country and the availability of visa options made returning an easy choice. Now 65, ...

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The fifth country on my list to research for retiring abroad is Malaysia, specifically the beautiful island of Penang, located in the Malacca Strait. For those who have not been there, trust me, ...

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lisa Williams, a 65-year-old Australian retiree living in Penang, Malaysia. It has been edited for length and clarity. I first came to Penang, ...