Malaysia | Costs, Culture and Can we retire here???
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- We spent 3 months in Malaysia, visiting Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. Rather than just traveling we felt like we lived in Malaysia this whole time, as locals. So what did it cost and would we consider calling Malaysia our home when we finally settle down after our 10 years of travel?
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I’m a retired American on MM2H been here 28 years love it hear
Question what about your cost living like do you work in Malaysia for earn or do u have business or business online.
Wow for 28 years when did you retire?
@@Mrgreen2558 I do not work, hence the retirement. No business online either. Made money in Wall St. Own my condo outright no kids and can only eat so much. Therefore cost of living is very reasonable.
@@lot5953 I retired back some 15 years ago. Living the life in south east asia, I know many Americans who have sold everything and moved out here. No more Seattle winters.
@@Photojouralist123 haha you're from Seattle? What's a coincidence because I'm living up north in Everett. Still waiting for warmer weather because it's still cold and haven't turned off heat yet since October. How do you handle the heat? It must be hot since it's near the equator. Do you have to learn the local language to live simple life? Which part of Malaysia can offer cooler weather?
Being married to a Chinese Malaysian I visit her country pretty regularly and as a Brit I stay the full 89 days. When you said you spent £10,268 I nearly fell out of my chair. We bought outright our own 3 bed condo in Melaka in 2004 for just £21,000 so we do not need to rent when we visit. However, condos such as ours rent for just 1,200 ringgit pm ( £250). We eat local on occasions and also cook our own meals. Our budget is 50 Ringgit per day each or around £10 per day. I also have my own motorcycle and fuel is cheap. In fact a brand new motorcycle such as a 250cc Modena automatic scooter is around the £4,500 mark. Why am I saying all this? Malaysia is a beautiful country with lovely friendly people and I don't wish for anyone to be put off visiting thinking they need to spend the amount of money you both have.
If your UA-cam channel growing u may apply more than 100 days staying in Malaysia like the Japanese couple UA-camrs had.
4.5 grand in Ringgit not Pounds. That's less than 1000£ .
I think the most important factor is knowledge. Yes its kinda corny to say but you could (as an expat) stay for years not knowing for example, how to bargain or strike a deal. Or where to go to get the best but cheap/budget friendly coffee/brew etc. Making friends or being acquainted with locals or joining something like an expat club could help in these situations. These people dont have that and are doing everything by themselves as with the majority of the people visiting for the first time and whatnot. Its good that their perception of Malaysia is still rather positive in spite of all that but it could be better. I keep saying you need to mingle/make friends with the locals. A world of difference I tell ya.
Yeah the fuel is susidariez by government of Malaysia.😄😃
@@kyleanuar9090 You are mistaken. How much does the 2023 Modenas Elegan 250 EX cost? The 2023 Modenas Elegan 250 EX is priced at RM 16,997 (on-the-road, without insurance). Included in the price is a two-year or 20,000 km manufacturing warranty. So @stevenhull5025 is closer with his pricing.
I am living in Hong Kong, medical check in Hong Kong is so expensive..100% similar medical check items i did in Kuala Lumpur cost 1/3 the fees i paid in HK..compare the quality and services I received, KL is much much better than HK. All reputable private hospital in KL is so well decorated, like a hotel😊..making hospital visit a pleasant and comfortable experience
because malaysia salary lower than hong kong
Not juat salary. Coat of living much lower than Hong Kong. A set meal of halal food in HK coat > RM100😅
Excuse me, if you really lived in Hong Kong you'd know you can use the hospital authority/jockey club health clinics for $80 HK. A pretty full health check is included in needed!😂😅
HK is super cheap medically speaking. With your ID card you could have open heart surgery for 100hkd per night stay in hospital.
@@garrygrant2394
We Malaysian citizen pay rm1 to have a health check at government cliniks/hospitals.
Really cheap.
I love Malaysia. I’ve been a few times now from the US, and I believe Kuala Lumpur has the best food in the world.
I'm from Germany and settled down in Pulau Langkawi, very beautiful country. The LRT and Monorail are really advanced, far ahead from London tube or New York subway.
They already planned to build a monorail link around penang connected to Penang Sentral. It is a center of all transport around Penang and Malaysia. You can use ferry or buses to travel around penang. Or you can use ETS or buses to travel around malaysia including thailand and Singapore. It is near to Penang International Airport
many american and european dont know..they think asian are not modern..in fact..we are one of the most modern nation in the world
I occasionally travel to Langkawi... hopefully the relevant authority , the residents n visitors keep the geopark 🏝️ island clean n green... which part of Langkawi u stay??
You bring me joy when you mentioned about Langkawi. I lived there for years before nove back to Japan. Such a beautiful island.
Wow you're in my hometown then, Langkawi is nice isn't it 😃
Hi, I’m a Malaysian living in Germany but looking to, and can’t wait to, relocate to my home country! After being away for so may years and knowing what I know, I still find Malaysia to be the best country for me to call home! You should also travel to east Malaysia - Sarawak and Sabah where we have more diverse people and culture. They are beauty states with mind blowing sights and lower cost of living. You are so right in saying that Malaysia offers one of the best healthcare one can find anywhere! I am so proud to be a Malaysian!
First, I have lived in both. You can't compare Malaysia with Germany. Malaysia is by far superior to Germany in every way. Malaysian people are some of the most friendly in the world
The climate,, culture and weather out performs
Germany period.
I am pleased to of taken part in the Confrontation
between Indonesia and the new Malaysia
( Borneo 1965) and so pleased to see how
It has developed into one of the greatest countries in the world
@@richardkahn1302 Sabah is more for Holiday compared to Sarawak. But both are rich in culture and natural wonders 😊
@@richardkahn1302 Hi Richard, Sabah and Sarawak are more diverse in cultures and traditions as they are made of of the different ethnic groups of people apart from the Chinese and Malay. If you are one for adventure, both Sabah and Sarawak have lots to offer. We have the clear water diving and the breath taking mountains in Sabah, and the Mulu Caves, waterfalls and cultural villages in Sarawak. The list is endless. There are lots more to see and experience in both states.
I worked and stayed 20 years in Kuching, now in Kuala Terengganu in the 10th year bought a nice house in Kampung 🎉❤ I it and spent time writing ✍ books 📚 and journal articles ❤🎉
Don't come back. Please apply the MM2H 1st 🤪
Great video. I am from UK and first came to Malaysia mid 1990's and I'm still here living in Penang. This is home for me
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I just found out from a foreign vlog, the ranking is no 1 for Malaysia for medical tourism, followed by France and Thailand.
For dentistry it's Turkey
Yup, Malaysia is No 1
@Steven Hull thailand is good in dentistry as well. But looking at a British vlogger in phuket, it can cost an arm or leg for travellers. Sean - vloggjng a dead horse.
So true... Even those from Indonesia also come over to Malaysia for medical treatment.
@@teamainsavmc5866 i heard almost 1 million Indonesian visit Malaysia every year for medical purpose.
As Malaysian currently in Canada, I can completely agree with you on healthcare service. If you need immediate affordable medical access, Malaysia is 1 of the best destination.
Nomad Capitalist (UA-cam channel) agrees with you/them re: Med services, quality & affordability.
Why are you in Canada then?
@@yurig2530 could be studying, could be internship, could be anything else. Are we sure that person is in canada for medical purposes?
@@akifa9635 if Malaysia is #1 in medical services, then what he is doing in Canada?
@@yurig2530 You are missing the point here.
Nevermind.
I love Malaysia, only a 5 hour flight for us to KL from Perth, Western Australia. Very affordable apartments with great views with all the Western conveniences plus the street food❤
If so hopefully u ve a pleasant n wonderful stay in Malaysia..all the best
@Isni Rashid Is that on a 1 year lease?
@Steve
Only 5 hours away from Perth, WA?
Wow, that's only a short hop to a food paradise! I envy you!
@Isni Rashid where is it
@@totallyraw1313yun
Kuala Lumpur is my favorite city of all time. I've been there like ten times.
I have been to Malaysia and Singapore since the early 80's. The transformation is breathtaking. Malaysia is my destination as Singapore is now pretty pricey.
I just came back from my second trip there. The city is amazing to say the least.
@@topshiba293 it has the best of everything eastern and western. Everything I like to do is in that city and it's affordable. Street food and nice restaurants are awesome and cheap to reasonably priced. Local markets are awesome, malls are awesome. I could go on and on.
@@ericd1084
Go on and on. I’ll read it! Man, the place has got to number 1 in my travel history. I’m not too keen on street food but Jalan Alor is definitely worth a visit. There is so much going on. I tried fruit I’ve never seen before, fresh pressed pomegranate juice but didn’t eat a meal. Just a great place to hang out. I could go on and on myself.
@@topshiba293 you might want to try other KL's Street food other than Jalan Alor. For authentic Malay food, you can go Kampung Baru.
I am living in Malaysia last year. It is very nice country.
We have been traveling Europe, China Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan etc, Malaysia is definitely the ideal place to work and for retirement. English, Cantonese, Mandarin are widely spoken. So , there is no communication barrier. Infrastructures are very well done. Medical treatments are to the world standard. So do not worry about staying in Malaysia. Cheers!
I loved being in Malaysia and it was at the top of my retirement list until they changed the MM2H visa rules so I no longer qualify. I planned to rent a condo year-round to have a home base and travel around Malaysia because it's a beautiful country, safe, affordable and welcoming. I'd reconsider if they relax visa requirements but now I can only go for a short-term holiday.
The 90 day no visa is very attractive, especially if you are there for medical tourism which is among the best in Asia
I agree with you it's a shame that the Govt changed the mm2h policy in such a drastic way. With such requirements, many won't be able to call Malaysia 2nd home anymore
Oh my.. hope the new ruling govt will change the policy..
in the mean time u might wanna check the new launch ~Malaysia de rantau nomad visa~ programme...
I was in the same position as you… the new mm2h is just not viable… such a shame!!!
We completely agree with your assessment of Malaysia: the friendly people, delicious food, ease of transportation, communication, and everything else. Great video!
Snail Travelers, still chuckling at your comparison of being flattened like roti canai in Malaysia, or flatbread in Turkey, due to the atrocious road users in both countries.
Malaysia is quickly hitting the top of our destinations list.
You are Most Welcome , Please do visit our beloved country .
please come, just find good local friend here.
thank you for your good comments! as a Malaysian I am pretty proud of my country.
I am Malaysian living in Australia now. Do check out places like Melaka, Johor, East Malaysia, Boneo and those islands. It will blow your mind away. Also really what you spent is high end and you can lower it down a lot more once you are settle down and flow with the locals. I will be back to Malaysia for retirement one day!
Mate
Australia is way safer
Malaysia is too unpredictable
@@teatree6228 unfortunately I didn't have a good experience in Down Under. Several times the local folks there shouted the usual, "Go back to where you came from!" at me. It's quite an unpleasant country to be if you are non-white.
@@brandenburg2388 agree
@@imanmanimanman7667 Thank you. It seems that I am not the only non-white subjected to this form of harassment in Down Under.....
@@brandenburg2388 welcome brother 😘
I grow up in Malaysia, people in here mostly nice and they like to smile , I can't imagine someday if I leave this place,have you two already taste yellow curry, Malay is good at cooking spicy cuisine!
Glad you had a wonderful time in this blessed country of ours.
Malaysians are basically friendly. They are humble and I would describe them as mostly cordial. Most Malaysians are polyglots and Bahasa Melayu and English are their main communication language.
Yes. We're friendly to tourists but not necessarily to ourselves. If you omit politics and religion, we're 1 big happy family.
@@edwardkay3193 there you go, wherever you are, let's concentrate in the positive part as we all know the perfection does not exist -- chill
Agree on medical service.. as malaysian me myself hope we not sick when we re abroad.. and never forget to apply travel visa.. everytime we travel we pray we going well untill we return.. here in malaysia we can go to gov clinic with empty pocket.. especially gov staff like me..
Thanks for sharing this video..
Malaysia is unique and beautiful.. Malaysia is truly Asia 🇲🇾 has everything here..
Malaysia offers sun, sand, sea, undiscovered islands and beaches, caves, virgin rainforest Tasek Banding Hutan Belum Forests, Taman Negara Pahang, Malaysia has the oldest rainforest in the world which rich in flora and fauna and wildlife, With underrated cold places Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hills, Maxwell, Kundasang and Kinabalu, Genting Highland.. Lovely islands and beaches like Perhentian island Terengganu Tioman Island, Sipadan, Semporna, ofc Langkawi, Pangkor etc.. Malaysia has good infrastructure and hospitals, schools and colleges and universities as well..
Btw..many Malaysians lived in Liverpool since 1940s. mostly were sailors.. there is a Malay community there..
Malaysia has advantages to have English as our second language and we're in commonwealth country.. Our international passport ranking#12 best in the world.. Malaysia is quite humble, friendly, safe and peace country..
Welcome to fascinating Malaysia 🇲🇾✌️😊
Agreed 👍 👍 👍
Sold!! I'm going to Malaysia!!
@@sofiamaslanova5758 welcome to fascinating Malaysia 🇲🇾😊✌️
You are definitely welcome to live in Malaysia and retire here. If you like city metropolitan life and rich public transportation, KL is the option. If you love the beaches, Langkawi and Sabah are the best. If you love cold weather and jungle living, Cameron Highlands
My British uncle loves Penang! 😊
Hi there! Nice video and sharing. I am a Malaysian but was living for 6 years in Japan and 1 year in the UK. Having been living outside for a while made me strongly convinced that I am very lucky to be a Malaysian. Now living here working with the government to help healthcare industry to be more human friendly and cheaper in the long run
Wishing you all the best. Working to improve the medical service is so noble.
i am happy to hear that you enjoyed your time visiting our country. We Malaysians basically love to see more tourist to give their feedback or views of our people , our hospitality , our cleanliness , our frontliners especially immigration , our transportation ...... Thank y😊o😊u so much .
Malaysian here, who was formerly an expat in other SEA countries, cost of living in Malaysia is surely much cheaper, from rent, groceries to medical. One more thing, British Passport holders will be able to use the immigration autogate at Malaysian airports now.
But only for short term tourists, not those with long term or work visas or mm2h, PR, etc, sadly.
@@RaynbowsendYes, for longterm will be process and take time
Malaysia is one of the top 3 countries in Asia which speaks English the most.
All states in Malaysia has it own cost living and standard
In Asia, isn't Singapore where English is the most widely spoken? When I went to Malaysia back in 2007 or 2008, people in general didn't seem to understand English.
@@pinetworkminer8377 top 3 not number 1, we still use our own language
@@pinetworkminer8377 it was completely different back then to now, back then when my aunt could only speak English and her native language, she could not even speak to the authorities because the police/lawyer couldn't understand English, learning Bahasa Melayu was a must back then for a working person, this was back in the 1980s or 1990s. Nowadays the majority of Malaysian can speak English.
@@yukido42 Malaysian lawyer couldn't understand English? That's strange.
@Aaron Sebastian where did you get the percentage from? Plucking from the air? There are numerous studies that show the proficiency of English in Malaysia is in the top 3 in Asia, after Singapore and the Philippines but ahead of India and the rest.
Thank you for your verdict about living in Malaysia. We will always welcome you to our country.
The next time you come through KLIA, try the Express Train. I am sure you'll change your perception about the airport being too far away from the KL downtown.
I just tried it for the first time. It’s cheaper, faster and has wifi! I loved it. 100 Ringit return which lasts a month.
I tried it, fast and practically empty.
One way trip ...it takes only 28 minutes.
Love your video👍🏼..
I am a proud Malaysian, living in KL.. I would like to suggest and strongly recommend you guys to visit East Malaysia in the rainforest island of Borneo which consists of 2 states, Sarawak and Sabah.. There are more than 30 ethnics and tribes in Sarawak alone, all living harmoniously and everyone is super friendly.. Explore and experience the different traditional cultures by visiting their longhouses, food, the greenery is beautiful, weather is cooler than KL and many interesting places to go to, ie beaches, National Parks such as the Mulu National Park Unesco World Heritage site, Mount Kinabalu, Island hopping, scuba & snorkeling and many more..
Enjoy!!
Agree. Sabah is so friendly.
I lived in My for 4 years and never visited Sabah and Sarawak. But after leaving, and then returning for vacation at least once a year, I finally got to explore East My with a local friend . Many many happy memories of so many different kinds. Terima kasih all you lovely Malaysians of every race and region ❤🎉
Enjoyed your thoughts on Malaysia and the breakdown of your costs. We enjoyed our time in Malaysia as well and we were very happy with the healthcare that we received there. We like KL enough that I think it will become a sort of home-base for as we continue to explore Asia. In fact, we are planning to return to KL for a couple of months soon to recharge our batteries in what has become a familiar and comfortable place for us. It's just easy there and it's got just about everything we need including good food, entertainment, infrastructure, good affordable healthcare, and plenty of entertainment options. You are right that it is a bit on the hot and humid side, however, we acclimated to that pretty quickly. Cheers and safe travels guys.
Glad that you feel at home here.Welcome to Malaysia and be part of us.😊
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video n thanks for your valuable insights about d cost of living in Malaysia. And thanks for making it a point to visit Malaysia again in d future.
Loved this video. I couldn't agree more with your summary.
Thanks for your level-headed sharing, guys. I have a number of Singaporean friends (as you know, they are next to Malaysia) and many of them, who are well-travelled across the region), would easily choose Malaysia for retirement -[ for the same reasons you highlighted. One thing that mustn't elude you is that Malaysia is a big player under the China's Belt and Road Initiative. With her new PM Anwar, who is in good stead with China, Malaysia is going to see rapid economic growth and transformation is a very, very short time.
Happy to hear you both have a good time here in Msia. We certainly welcome both of you to come and visit Msia again.
Great video. I saw the accommodation figure of $4800 and thought, "wow that's right at the top of our monthly budget!" Then I realized that it covered all three months! Amazing!
What a pleasant surprise 😅, the travel equivalent of finding coins hidden in the sofa!
and if you look around you can rent a 2 to 3 bed condo (apartment) for around £250 - £300 per month.
That is for one month not three. Lol
Wow, this video was very detailed. I was really concerned about the healthcare but you guys put me at ease. Thank you, guys.
Both of you are always welcome to Malaysia. Hope you beings happy and a nice time here
This was very interesting Neil/Sarah - far more affordable for 1st class services and living conditions. Bravo Malaysia 🇲🇾 👏🏻 Curious where you guys are off to next!
You guys are awesome! God bless you, continue to produce more vlogs
I’m indonesia 🇮🇩 but living in macau 🇲🇴 thanks so much for great sharing nice country Malaysia 🇲🇾
Full watched here my friend
Brilliant breakdowns, guys - thanks for sharing! You're certainly welcome to make your medical nest here - and also a longer-term retirement home. With no winter to contend with, our sunny disposition is from, well, the perpetual sunshine and smiles from the populace.
Happy to hear that both of you are enjoying ur time in Malaysia 🇲🇾 From Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 🇲🇾
Try the 28min KLIA Ekpres Train from KLIA/KLIA2 to KL Sentral, the latter is like the transit hub to wherever else.
I am from the Peninsular but have been in Sabah for a few good years now, People here are warm with fantastic hospitality and hardworking. Also it is much cooler here. I only can tell you that it has the best of both worlds as in the sea and mountain. Please come visit when time permits.
I'm peningtulah kepalani 😜bahfahambah?
Speaking of medical issues, it’s good to see you looking healthy Neil. Everything going well?
You guys are always welcome back to Malaysia 🎉 cheers
Just a bit of information about KLIA location: Previously, Malaysia's primary international airport was Subang airport (which is about 30min from KL). But it's small and couldn't cater the sort of traffic KL needs to sustain the growing city.
The idea of KLIA's location was part of the Greater KL plan, which interestingly mirrors Greater London plan. So just like Heathrow is located slightly further away from London, KLIA's location is deliberately done so to drive the growth between KL and Sepang. To add to that, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya were also built nearby to complete the purpose. But I do admit, it's annoying having an international airport so isolated, especially since we gotta include travel time and cost going/coming back to KLIA whenever we want to travel overseas.
this is what my father told me. Initially the MB of Selangor thought KLIA was going to be built in or near Rawang (Bukit Beruntung/Bukit Sentosa & surrounding area). And Rawang is much closer to KL/Klang Valley than Sepang, so it makes sense. But the PM at the time went ahead without consulting with the Selangor MB and built it in Sepang. some people speculated because he already planned the F1 circuit there, KLIA being so close making it easy for international F1 fans.
Thanks for breaking this information down in four different currencies!
Hello guys, it’s nice to see you in the UA-cam community.
As Malaysian,i think i need to give a Big thanks to you. Thanks that giving us so many good review, that that you love everything's in Malaysia. thanks, btw, I'm from Penang😃
Some helpful notes --
1. Transport from KLIA into KL city: dedicated airport taxis (with pre-purchased coupon), Grab car, standard taxi, express train. For a couple, it is cheaper (and quicker) by express train that starts from inside the airport itself. I timed my trip from KLIA to KL Sentral a few years ago and it took 26 mins from start to stop. KL Sentral is the transport hub in the heart of KL, with connections to the rest of the city and country. It is also next to two international hotels.
2. Cool resorts: To escape the heat and humidity, locals and tourists head to cool hill resorts (Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hill, Maxwell Hill) established many years ago by British colonial officers, as well as Genting Highlands, Colmar Tropicale and the Banjaran built more recently. That's just some of the cool and refreshing spots in West Malaysia. In Malaysian Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia) there are cool resorts deep inside virgin jungle hundreds of millions of years old, as well as South-East Asia's highest peak (a very accessible Mount Kinabalu) and the world's most impressive cave system (Mulu Caves). Both West and East Malaysia also have some of the world's best diving spots in crystal-clear water.
3. City walkability: Kuala Lumpur has become more walkable in recent years. As a growing city in a developing country, there are constant improvements in walkable areas, public transport, general services and overall standard of living.
4. Residency and MM2H conditions: The stricter criteria for foreigners under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) scheme introduced by a previous government are now being reviewed. The general perception is that the tougher terms to qualify for residency were overdone, so the government is now set to loosen them.
5. Tourist safety and assistance: In some city areas there are special police officers tasked with helping tourists in need. Learn more about their contacts and assigned locations for better convenience and peace of mind. It is also advisable to have the contacts for the various emergency services available at your fingertips (eg stored in your smartphone). Travel insurance is also very affordable especially if you shop around.
6. Value location: For hotel accommodation, luxury apartments and office services/location, Malaysia offers probably the best value for money anywhere in the world.
Terrific Video, Great Intel on KL !.....Thank you very much, Godspeed....
The cost can easily halves if for long term rental. And Malaysia is famous for its medical tourism. Many people come to travel and health check at the same time.
Thank you for loving Malaysia 🙏🏻
Wish you all the best in finding place/country to settle down. Always keep your option open as you might find a better place a long the way..cheers from here kuala lumpur..😊
Thanks for sharing. Great comments and feedback too
Thank you for the informative video! I am very surprised about your decision on using Malaysia for your medical and health. It really sounds like they are very good, i will definitely watch your video about that.
My wife and I are considering to retire in Malaysia. Thanks for segregating the vlog into pertinent sections. I loved it. Wanted to watch select few sections and not all and you helped me save time. Thanks again.
Thank you. So pleased we are able to help.
Hi guys hope you are both well and happy. Have a great weekend!
Thanks for your honest review of Malaysia. Hope to see you back here soon!
Hello Jell, how are you doing today.
Really enjoyed this! 🇲🇾 Exploring retirement options, and Malaysia seems vibrant.
Great video friends! I'm so sorry we didn't get a chance to spend more time together. It'd be interesting to compare Malaysia to Thailand together. We found M to be a bit too conservative for us, while T was too smoky. Although we'll definitely be back to both, especially for M for health care.
Very interesting video, we plan to visit next year and your video is a very nice introduction 😘
Great vlog lots of comments. And so many views, well done, just shows you how good the content is 😊
I love all my holidays that I got to spend in Malaysia. When I go to a different country, I am prepared to like the local food. There is always lots to choose from. And accomodation can definitely be more affordable.
Malaysia was formerly a British Colony; we're British in many ways.
I've traveled to many countries, honestly Malaysia is simply gorgeous; unspoilt beauty. Relatively safe from natural disasters, cheaper cost of living and 1st world infrastructures. Welcome to Malaysia folks.
Our 2nd language is American/British English, our education is based on the British, American, Australian and New Zealand "curriculum".
benci
@@girlleo2807 bahasa Inggeris mmg bahasa kedua selepas BM adik. Tak taulah apa yg adik benci. Satu lagi kalau ramai pelancung ke negara kita, ekonomi pun tambah baik bila pelancung berbelanja kat negara kita ni dik. Jgn sentiasa berfikir negatif, tak ada baiknya berfikiran begitu
@@YokeMeiNg saya tak suka dia tulis we are british in many ways. menyampah betul. tak payah nak berbangga sangatlah dengan bangsa penjajah.
@@girlleo2807 sebenarnya bknnya nak berbangga. Saya rasa kawan kita cuma nak buat pelancung rasa welcome. Tahun ni ekonomi akan teruk merundum. Dah bermula dah pun. Di USA dah ada bank bungkus (SVB) dan next kemungkinan bank Switzerland. Dua2 bank ni bkn kecil ya. Kita patut berbangga negara kita ni ada berbagai bangsa. Rakyat Msia ada yg boleh berbahasa BM, Inggeris, Tamil, Mandarin dan mgkin ada lagi bahasa lain. Dari dulu lagi syarikat2 antarabangsa suka memilih Msia. Senang kalau nak buat bisness dgn India kita ada rakyat yg boleh bertutur bahasa Tamil. Kalau dealing dgn Indonesia, ada saje yg boleh fhm bahasa Indon tu. Tgk baru2 Tesla pd mulanya nak melabur kat Indonesia tapi bila kerajaan dah tukar, dia org balik2 ke Msia. Jadi rasanya negara kita ni masih menjadi pilihan. Jadi kita semua main peranan masing2. Jadikan negara kita ni tempat favorite utk org dtg melancung dan juga melabur. Saya percaya dlm 3-5 tahun,bkalau kita maintain menjadi negara top favorite, negara kita akan gagah kembali dan rakyat pun senang cari mkn.
@fiza isam bachiri fib 'in many ways' bukan ertinya serupa... hanya ada kesamaan saje ler dik... jgn ada hati benci aje.. betol kami mesti bangga sbg M'sian tapi bangga jgk dgn pelbagai kaum, budaya, bahasa yg dpt menarik perhatian ramai dr luar negara....
I stayed at Island Plaza in Penang. It was great. Easy to walk almost everywhere. Nice sidewalks, roads, etc. Easy to take an inexpensive air conditioned bus to the center, etc.
Malaysia seems inviting. Considering it for retirement plan. Costs and culture aspects covered well. Appreciate the informative video
Thank you guys. I hope people in the UK and Ireland immigration watch this because whenever I go through their immigration, they asked me questions as if I'm going to migrate there. I was like ~ what?
My experience in the UK is totally opposite to yours .they didn't care to ask me any questions, Heathrow Airport, it was a walk through. And I am thinking,' Don't you people want to ask me anything ??! 😅
@@saywhatyouwant888 Lucky you. It's easier when it's a white immigration officer. But particularly very difficult when it's an Asian immigration officer. I have my own personal theory why it is so.
@@sultrys2291 true, usually immigrants border force are more likely to be a pain in the arse with tourists, yt British border force are more chilled dealing with tourists at the passport control
I am Sarawakian and living in KL. Truth be told, while life in Malaysia is great, wait til you live in NZ! I love NZ where I did my tertiary studies and where my son now lives. Unfortunately, NZ is much more expensive for a retiree to live in.
@@sultrys2291: Same experience. The English are more polite and welcoming compared to the other types. But the most welcoming are the New Zealanders in my experience. I have visited NZ eight times in the last 5 years and nary a time I had trouble. No , I am not a sweet pretty Chinese girl.
Hey guys...if ur planning to return to Malaysia 4 ur holidays...i recommend u to go to the other side of Malaysia that is Sarawak & Sabah...
Good video thanks for sharing the information,sounds like you are having fun 😊
Good summary & data presentation. That is correct, besides the hot climate, Malaysia is truly a great place to live (even when we use standard metrics)
Can never get used to hot and humid weather all year round. Holiday is fine.
Hi. Thanks for a very informative video.i have been to Malaysia twice loved it. It's easy country to travel around. Been to KL . Penang. Langkawi. Melakka. And tioman island. Next time I will try Malaysian Borneo. And maybe the Cameron heights. Just to see a Cool ( less hot) area of Malaysia.
Great video! Good information and very entertaining. Thanks so much for sharing!
Our pleasure!
Love the info as always!!!
I love my country malaysia very much , and hope everyone will come and live here. It”s a country that is multicultural ,safe, people a friendly, food is great, and the climate is summer all year round.😊 & the prices are not too hight here.
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Welcome to Malaysia & Thank you for sharing !
Great to hear that youve enjoyed your stay 👍
Glad that you enjoy the country
if u want to retire and still get the benefit of medical and cheaper cost of living, should try borneo mainly Kuching, Miri or KK. but the public transport aren't great and you're going to need a vehicle if you're like me i prefer living on the city outskirt since the housing i went for a landed area with yard so i can do a little gardening and it's quiet not hectic and neighbor are great
Great thing about Malaysia is you could choose to live extravagantly, but there are also cheaper options for accommodations/food. You could retire for cheaper away from city centre, or eating at local eateries. As for the weather, usually temperature gets lower around end of year due to the monsoon rain, so potentially, that could be a better time to visit, but do note the risk of flooding/landslides in the countryside.
Thanks for your malaysia reviews. Do come back anytime if u feel like coming.
You will always be welcomed in Malaysia.
I am glad you too enjoyed yourself at very affordable cost. Do come again for a second visit; this time to the East Coast as well as Sabah and Sarawak.
Please don't tell the world of my favourite destination. We don't want hoards of tourists blighting the landscape.
@@stevenhull5025 waaaaay too late😆😂
Love Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur is a great place to live and work in. We intend to relocate to Malaysia as the quality of life is so good. Other expats we have spoken to in Malaysia say
that they have NO regrets at all in relocating and are enjoying life to the full.
If the heat and humidity is an issue for u, u may move and stay abit far from KL to Genting Highland or Cameron Highland, i think those places suit u better.
Janda baik, Pahang better choice 👍
the lively & friendly country that everyone happy leaving here ❤❤ love Malaysia 4ever
Unless you're from Israel or Jewish. Then it's not that friendly.
Great video with lots of very useful information. Thanks. I guess the problem with heat and humidity there is relative to where you come from. I've been there twice and Singapore 6 times but find the temperatures and humidity in those places rather cool and comfortable coming from South Texas where it's way hotter here than the average temperature in Malaysia for more than half the year.
well put together video thanks.
Not sure what the appeal is in this part of the world but glad you are enjoying your adventures. Thanks for the videos. Stay safe.
Its called sunshine and tropical fruits not rain, drizzle, damp, cold weather and fish and chips.
There is the closest airport in Kuala Lumpur other than Klia which is Subang Airport. It was an international airport before the construction of Klia. It only takes 20 minutes from Bukit Bintang if the road is smooth. Now it is an airport for domestic flights. Whether you want to go to Sabah or Sarawak or the rest of the Peninsular countries including Singapore.
You can travel by train into Kuala Lumpur city from the International Airport. You don't need to travel by road unless you want to. There are also buses.
Are u x PM
Spent similar amount of time. Offers great value. Friendly, safe and cheap. The 90 day visa also works just fine with e-gate access, making it very easy to come and go with absolutely no hassle. Very smart move by immigration.
Great video! Thank you.
The main thing about SEA that would make me hesitant about living there long term is the humidity. Food and costs are great, but that humidity is rough.
Humidity here is challenging initially for most people from temperate regions, but human body will slowly accommodate to the humidity after a few weeks and became more accustomed to the humidity!
I personally experience these changes when I move from Malaysia to Australia and then back to Malaysia after 6 years. My first few nights in Australia was so unbearable that my lips were so dry and crack until bleeding and I had to used a wet tower in between my lips to keep it moist while sleeping, but after a few days or weeks, I don’t have such problems anymore! After living 6 years in Australia without a single day back to Malaysia, my first few weeks was also unbearable where I felt so sticky and I need to splash water on my body every 1-2 hours and I need to take 3 cold water showers daily for a few weeks! Finally, all these extreme conditions disappear and I don’t have these extreme feelings.
So, you’ll be alright after a few weeks and when certain days the humidity hits above 80-90%, a simple dehumidifing mode in the aircon will solve all the problems!
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