The city is clean, green, bursting with life. It is, admittedly, hot and humid. But air-con makes a welcome change from central heating. It rains in stair-rods occasionally. No hurricanes, though, or earthquakes.
The people are Chinese, Malay, Indian and Caucasian. Most speak English. Their commercial history is one of trading and entrepreneurship. Consequently, they tend to be marvelous, brave, clients. (Not all, of course. But a lot).