KUCHING (Dec 15): Kuching city has been recognised as one of the world s top retirement destinations, ranking 13th globally and among the top five in Asia, said Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng. The recognition was accorded by International Living, a global lifestyle magazine, based on assessments of cost of living, quality of life [...]
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