Anyone stayed in Malaysia Long term

[boku]

I've been to Malaysia for week at a time (Penang and Kuala Lumpur) And I liked it a lot I went back a second time. I was thinking seeing as I am on the dsp of spending a month there over the aussie winter some time in the future. Has anyone spend a long time there? is there any affordable large rooms for rent in KL, Penang or Langkawi. I understand that alcohol is taxed a lot but I am the sort of person that can stop at one beer most of the time hehe. Is Malaysia too expensive for dsper's? I don't want to go to Thailand because of the redlight districts and gogo bars.(I would spend too much)  any info would be helpful

I noticed  for most of you dsper's u like bali, Thailand or phil. Has Anyone tried Malaysia long term?

[Banjo]

Hi boku, there's some nice places in Thailand well away from the full on brothel and red light areas, but I agree that Malaysia is nice as well.
I think the visa is easier for Australians both being Commonwealth countries which would make it attractive long term. Might be an idea to check the embassy website.
I think it can be fairly cheap regarding accommodation, I went up the east coast a few years ago and don't recall paying too much in guest houses.
I believe the Malay states in Borneo are cheaper as well.