However, the expatriate community that once lived here in large numbers dwindled after the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997–1999, when people moved back to their home countries.
Namun, komunitas ekspatriat yang pernah tinggal di sini dalam jumlah besar menyusut setelah Krisis Keuangan Asia 1997-1999, ketika orang pindah kembali ke negara asal mereka.