I think Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and south Korea are some eastern parts of Asia, good for crime-free Africans. I live in Malaysia, but currently in Singapore for the Yule tide, both countires are OK, clean and beautiful, they have buoyant economy as well. Currently, the exchange rate stands at,
1 Singapore Dollar = 94.64578 Nigerian Nara
1 Malaysian Ringgit = 39.53299 Nigerian Nara
1 US Dollar = 3.49028 Malaysian Ringgit
1 US Dollar = 1.45130 Singapore Dollar
Getting to Singapore from Naija does not call for Visa.
But coming to Malaysia, one needs to get to Malaysian Embassy in Maitama, Abuja for Visa.
The independence of Malaysia is different from much of the independence of other countries. What makes it so different? It is a peaceful independence achieved by holding talks with the British. No other country has ever done that before Malaysia. Addtionally, the Malaysian independence was realised by three people with different culture and religion. It is amazing how independence was gained that way. On the glorious day of 31 August 1957, Allahyarham Tunku Abdul Rahman proudly declared the independence of Malaya (now Malaysia) by shouting out “Merdeka” seven times at the Merdeka Stadium.
Though Malaysia is in class of developing Nation, but its quite amazing how rapid its getting developed, though with little resources to manage, They have come far and wide, in no distance from now, may over take or be in measure with some and or most developed European countries. Malaysia, share so many similarities with Singapore and South Korea, they are technologically inclined, cameras almost everywhere, they produce their own brand of cars, and every single motor-able road is tied even in remote areas. Though with diverse kind of tribes, most still chose English as second and official Language, Happy and friendly people all around. Crime rate is a bit low except in the Capital city (KL) though still under control.They have well managed and efficient communication system, Well maintained and state-of the-art airports. For2 consecutive years,Kualar Lumpur Airport remain the best Airport in the world (2005, 2006) Asia and world leading airport hotel (2008).
www.world-airport-codes.com/Malaysia/kuala-lumpur-international-airport-(klia)-8435.html -
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuala_Lumpur_International_Airport - 181k
www.airports.org/cda/aci_common/display/main/aci_content07_c.jsp?zn=aci&cp=1-7-46%5E21375_666_2__ - 36k
They also have well equipped Military force (Police in particular). As far as i'm concerned, i can also say there are less cases of racism.
One thing is that, they have some villages too full of gangsters. You dare not misbehave in their local clubs around.
I have helped some few colleagues to come over to Malaysia, but on student visa only. I do help students who wish to study in Malaysia, One thing is that, I'm not into recruiting people for work or labour, so i don't promise or quarantee anyone coming, though some might be fortunate sha, in Kuching you hardly find work, but in Kualar lumpur, guys are there hustling, but not easy anyway.Their are foregin schools from Australia, UK, New zealand etc, having their campuses in Malaysia. Some colleges around where i live, do collaborate with schools from UK, Australia etc, to offer affiliated programmes here. Though some of those i have helped will come and later cut out to European or other Asian countries depending on their personal financial status and reasons.
Living expenses in Malaysia is quite cheaper than most Asian countries. Most naija students here in Kuching , in group of 2-4, may decide to rent a whole building (Duplex) and pay less than $400 per month depending on terms and conditions, type of apartment and location. The payment is always shared among the group. But such is not the case in Kualar Lumpur (the capital), a bit expensive city in Malaysia.One can feed on less than RM20 per day, depending on you sha
Life in Singapore is even extra expensive, I knw of a family that do leave Singapore to come Kualar lumpur (Malaysia) to do shopping not for any other thing, but the expenses.
Other Eastern Asian countires like Philippine, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos etc are not quite suitable for Naija guys sha. Though we have them there too, runnsing things there but are quite few in number. So much to say.
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