Malaysia

Facts only so far.

Permit figures: not published yet.

At a glance

CapitalKuala LumpurSource, checked
CurrencyMYRSource, checked
Time zoneUTC+8 (Asia/Singapore)Source, checked
Distance from Manila2 471 kmComputed from the coordinates
Population36.0 millionSource, checked
Official languagesBahasa MalaysiaSource, checked
GDP per personUSD 41 498 at purchasing powerSource, checked
Unemployment rate3.8%Source, checked
Average wageUSD 1 866 a month, at purchasing powerSource, checked
Minimum wageMYR 1 500 a monthSource, checked
Tax on an average wagenot sourced yet
Health coverage index80 of 100Source, checked
Average temperature28 °CSource, checked
Warmest month28 °C in AprSource, checked
Coldest month27 °C in DecSource, checked
Happiness rank71 of 147Source, checked
Happiness score6.01Source, checked
English proficiencyHigh (581)Source, checked
Rent, one bedroom in the capitalnot sourced yet
Cost of living, one personnot sourced yet
Health insuranceNo universal mandatory employee health insurance; mandatory SOCSO covers employment injury and invalidity only, students need approved medical insurance for their passSource, checked
Homicide rate0.7 per 100,000Source, checked
Residents born abroad10.7%Source, checked
Usual weekly hours44.7 hoursSource, checked
Paid leave8 daysSource, checked
Public holidays16 daysSource, checked
Internet speednot sourced yet
EU membernoSource, checked
Schengen membernoSource, checked
Dual citizenshipnot sourced yet
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