And what are country’s attractions to foreigners looking for a place to retire in? The cost of living is a major factor. They include the price (and quality) of food, healthcare and accommodation.

...with an allocation of RM152 million this year.

"I've visited Malaysia numerous times and this country always makes me feel like right at home due to the warmth of Malaysians, and I really enjoy the variety of food here. I am very much convinced and confident in this sustainable property development brand name in Malaysia."

The new facility was opened three days prior to the new year.

Prof Dr Ismail Omar: Issues related to affordable housing and unsold housing units have to be resolved. Also unresolved are issues pertaining to the supply of land, including Malay Reserve Land and wakaf land, to build houses for the B40 group.

He said 17 projects were for the upgrading of sports facilities, 15 were for the construction and upgrading of drainage system and 13 projects involved upgrading and construction of basic facilities.

The appointment was made following the merger of the Nilai Municipal Council (MPN) and the Seremban Municipal Council (MPS), which has had its status upgraded as the Seremban City Council, officially beginning on Wednesday.

He said that throughout his tenure, he had done his best for the country and realised that with his background as an academic activist it was not easy for him to helm a big ministry.

She said to date, 39,864 units of affordable housing nationwide have been completed and 181,211 units more are under construction, while 386,340 units are being planned.

The couple were married on June 9 2010 with Zizie Ezette's brother, Samzy Fuzette Abd Samad as wali.