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    Malaysia

    Malaysia at a glance

    Capital city

    Kuala Lumpur

    Population

    36.0 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $950/month (Market Analysis, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 53/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.427/5 — rank 10/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English, Malay

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    People & culture

    Life here moves to a rhythmic, multicultural beat, where the humid air is often filled with the fragrant steam of open-air food stalls. To begin connecting with the local community before you arrive, practicing the polite greeting Apa khabar is a simple, respectful way to open a conversation and show appreciation for the local culture.