To be honest, it depends on your physical fitness. If you live in a hilly area, you'll need to ride uphill as well and let me tell you first hand that riding uphill is an absolute Abuses will lead to ban. Thankfully, I've played loads of tennis and done my share of weight lifting so my thighs are very well-developed. I'd recommend landing in Malaysia first and then getting a sense of the terrain, only then justify your purchase.
For me, personally, my bike serves as my main method of transport to my university,my gym, bus stops, and back home. It also provides me with plenty of cardio.
So, it's a matter of preference if it suits your needs.