Nope, no longer planning to go back to Malaysia to work, unless I'm paid expat rates. At this point, I'm not really looking for expat roles until my kids are much older.

Reason to move is for the kids - better quality of life. That, and the work life balance is is great.

In terms of numbers, if you don't convert, I'm paid 75% what I was getting back in Malaysia. If I lose my job here in Australia and secure a different role, even with a contractor, I'll only take a very slight hit to my paycheck, no more than 10%. In Malaysia, if I lose my job and join a direct competitor, I'll be lucky to get 60% of what I was paid. Worst still, if I ended up with contractor/consultant, I'll need to take a pay cut exceeding 50%.