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Table 1 Questions asked during FGD with Japanese retirees in Malaysia

From: Issues in healthcare services in Malaysia as experienced by Japanese retirees

What are the worries and concerns you have in relation to your healthcare services in Malaysia?

What do you consider to be the most attractive part of medical services in Malaysia?

Is the word-of-mouth from your friends who are Japanese retirees in Malaysia helpful in deciding about your healthcare services in Malaysia?

What kind of information do you need to help you in making decisions about which hospitals to go to?

Do you feel a sense of social solidarity with your current life in Malaysia? If so, with what (or with who) do you feel the solidarity?

How do you consider your sense of connectedness with the people in Malaysia?

What do you do to maintain your health while living in Malaysia? Is there a special type of food you consume or exercise you do?

How long do you plan to live in Malaysia?

Which hospital have you used, or intend to use; private or public? What are the reasons for your choice?