BOVF branch
Malaysia
Malaysia combines a retired British population affected by the pension freeze with working families weighing UK university costs — the two dominant concerns raised with our coordinator here.
Your coordinator
John Shardlow
Country coordinator, Malaysia
Contact the branch via bovf@bovf.org.uk.
What matters most here
Every branch works on all eight key issues. These are the ones raised most often in Malaysia.
Frozen Pensions
More than 450,000 British pensioners abroad are paid the state pension rate they first received, with no annual uprating — for life.
Higher Education and University Fees
British children raised abroad are routinely classified as international students at UK universities, paying several times the home rate despite holding UK citizenship.
UK Bank Accounts
UK banks increasingly close or refuse accounts held by citizens with an overseas address, cutting people off from pensions, mortgages and their own financial history.
Guides for Malaysia
Country-specific guides for Malaysia are planned. This slot is where they will appear — see the Thailand and Italy guides for the format.
Join BOVF Malaysia
Register as a free BOVF supporter. No payment, no commitment — and it strengthens the case every time we speak to an MP.