Which is better to live in as an expat, Malaysia or Indonesia?

In terms of comparing Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur… the general consensus among my friends is that, on balance, Jakarta has a lot more “going on” in terms of bars, restaurants and nightlife generally. As a much bigger city, there is also more variety in accommodation. read more

You also have better medical facilities in Malaysia. Malaysia and Singapore are popular medical destination for Indonesians. In terms of safety, I believe Indonesia is much safer. This year, Malaysia ranked 15th in the crime rate index. Indonesia ranked 42nd. Many of my Indonesian friends experienced crime for the first time when they visited Malaysia. read more