Ritsuko Kawasaki like many Japanese mothers, fretted over the health and safety risks of remaining in Japan after 2011's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters. So in August she and her two boys moved to the Malaysian island of Penang under a government long-stay programme that aims to lure foreigners -- and their money -- to the country. "I don't think I want to return to Japan. Life here in Penang is so comfortable," said Kawasaki, 43. With ...Tuesday, 25 December 2012
Luring Foreigners Are Asia's Long-stay Schemes
Ritsuko Kawasaki like many Japanese mothers, fretted over the health and safety risks of remaining in Japan after 2011's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters. So in August she and her two boys moved to the Malaysian island of Penang under a government long-stay programme that aims to lure foreigners -- and their money -- to the country. "I don't think I want to return to Japan. Life here in Penang is so comfortable," said Kawasaki, 43. With ...
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