Hahah! Great info, but having lived in Malaysia for over a year I would CAUTION that the overall risk factor (e. political situation, etc.) of Malaysia would not be WILDLY less than the situation as you describe it in Turkey. While there is a strong Chinese middle class in Malaysia (which would generally be considered a pro for gold) the downside is the modus operandi of the Muslim majority government (ex. your reference to Shariah compliance, and OTHER goodies). Just too risky, in my opinion.