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This request is directed to anyone who has had experience in both Cambodia and Malaysia . Info is for a single female, 65+, still breathing, still vertical, still healthy, and still competent. Has M.A. in curriculum development for ESL/EFL and 30 years teaching experience, 12 of those years at Chinese universities.

Prior to �just showing up� at one place or the other to poke around, would first like some comparative info on the following:

Job opps (keep in mind the age � not a problem for me, but could be a problem for others) � either paid or volunteer, but not �voluntour�

Accommodation � types and cost

Cost of living (gave up the party scene years ago, so no longer a factor)

Health
e.g. medical facilities and prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases


Climate � assuming hot and humid in both places, but don�t know for sure

Crime rate

Transportation

It�s difficult to get a good comparison by just pasting together bits and pieces of info from various websites, so figured I might get more useful info from the forum. Thanks guys.

[KayuJati]

Yes, it will be interesting to see how many posters have experience in both Cambodia and Malaysia. From my perusal, there are few posters, period.

I was told by a well-placed person that Malaysia will not issue work permits to foreigners over the age of 60. There are exceptions, however, but probably less likely for new hires than for renewals for those already in place.

But, there are still some options available.

First, the government just indicated that they are willing to loosen the rules for experts in needed areas, and TESL has already been declared a needed area. Take a look at some of the recent threads and you will see the names of private companies who are trying to cash in on the gov't's demand for English language instructors and teacher-trainers. (Here is one such thread: http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=85638)

Second, people who enter the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) retirement program are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week on a part-time basis under the retirement visa. This is for, again, critical areas of which English teaching is included.

So, you just need to find a school or placement company that will support your application.