$575/Mo Rent in Beachside Paradise of Malaysia
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
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Keith Hockton is IL’s Malaysia Correspondent. He worked in the investment banking arena for several years before retiring in 1998. Keith then went on a three-year journey of discovery around Australia during which time he combined his passions for travel, scuba diving, and writing.
He moved to Malaysia with his wife, Lisa, in 2010. He started writing for International Living in 2011 and also writes and publishes books on his adopted homeland of Penang.
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I’m an American living in KL for the past 25 years and currently on MM2H and bought an apartment and loving it.
How much is a 2 bed property such as a terrace house?
Nikki On Most terrace houses have at least 3 bedrooms. Condos with 2 bedrooms are more common. Depends on the location, a 2-bedroom condo in a good area in the capital and surrounding suburbs will be in the USD100-300k.
@@lees7340 Thanks for your reply. That is helpful. I wonder if it is better to rent? What is rental for 2 or 3 bed place?
Can you tell me how difficult/easy to obtain MM2H visa and how long it takes to apply for . Did you use an agency for that or make your own application directly to the authority. Any tips are well appreciated.
Nikki On Have you been to Malaysia? I think it’s totally doable to apply for mm2h on your own. But if you plan to buy a property, some real estate agency can help you with mm2h paperwork as a value added service.
Hi Keith.. You've made a right choice. Malaysia is indeed a paradise with full of friendly people. Well 99.99% friendly👍🏻😃
100% 🤣
We just completed 10 years as MM2H and loving it here. I can resonate with Keiths story. Life in Malaysia is awesome, you get the best lifestyle at the best price and people, food and life in really is great. I own 3 companies and working from home makes its really great.
all of your workers also work from home?if yes, i would like to apply🤣🤣
Hi can I apply work from home at your company? 😁
Yes, we have just moved here three months ago, and it has been great!
Hi I hope you good . Pls can you tell me website can I looking for rent flat or studio in kl
Vik,good on you,did you enjoy the DURIAN,girl,I have lived in Philippines,Sarawak,KL,Australia and Canada,now I am stayed in Port Dickson,take care.
You know it is an Islamic state country. I was there in 99 and we were told it wasn't safe to sight see outside the hotel.
@@leonthompson8988 that is so not true. Malaysia is a very safe country. Many expacts here. And we live in harmony. Yup it is islamic country but we r multiracial.
Victoria, could you give a sources please, who to work with to get visa MM2H? Thank you.
Lots of love from Malaysia. U guys take care. I am from KL, I would drive up to Penang every 4 months with my family just to enjoy the great food and beaches.
Hey Keith, having said all these, you'll make a great ambassador for us Malaysians !
I'm living in Australia but a Malaysian citizen. I was thinking whether to move back home to KL or stay here in Melbourne. I've made up my mind. I decided to move back home to KL! Thank you so much for sharing your experience hehe!
Gazpacho Suave I still hold my Malaysian citizenship
@@earthynourish Hi my fellow Malaysian. Haha.
@Walters ProperMan Are u an idiot? Please don't bother to reply
@Manny Pacquiao & Amir KhanYou're the idiot that can't even spell the word IDIOT right! Go back to the slump where you came from!
You can eat authentic Bak kut Teh and Chat Koay Teow here which you can't get in Melbourne .. lol ...
I must give a big shoutout for malaysian healthcare system
Im in the US and looking forward to retire in Malaysia, hopefully in Langkawi
❤Langkawi
Good choice.. I love langkawi Island.. my second home..
Go spend some time there. I've spent quite a bit of time there twice. No rush to go back. Little too touristy for me.
hi
Been to Langkawi few times lately but still not sure there or other countries or East Malaysia cos cheaper and laidback probably. Grateful for many inputs and plan for my retirement in villages probably
Hi Keith, we are travelling since 1995 to Penang and actually my wife is from there. It’s a great place, friendly people and fantastic food. We are going to retire in Penang next year. Currently in Hong Kong and we are just waiting for the international travel to resume so we can visit Malaysia again. We got a place in Tanjung Bungah and I believe it’s not far from your place. Take care and you and Lisa enjoy every minute of it. Happy Life Penang⁉️ Greetings Mario & VJ
I have been living in Penang for over three years now and can heartily endorse everything you said. I have MM2H and decided to buy, purely because having worked all over the world staying in rental property, I didn't want the hassle of having to up sticks and move if the landlord didn't want to renew the lease. I've had to do this so many times!
I'm just lucky to be Malaysian... Basically I'm mixed Japanese. Mymum is Japanese n my dad is Malaysian.. after 18 years old I decided to be Malaysian n staying here...
My son is mix Malay Japanese He is 15 now.. Were lived in P. J.. He grew up in JB.. Then moved to school in P. J... We love Go karting when ever we can now... Looking forward to do scuba review our gear dried too long... And I just can't wait to drag him for learning sailing boat
@@bondanina2615 Salam satu Malaysia ❤️❤️❤️
Hahahaha...
@Gazpacho Suave permanent citizenship or?
Hi from Japan. I'm Japanese and I will move to KL soon
Am so glad you ve chosen to live in Malaysia and above that loving it here. Thanks for the good comments about Malaysia. Am from Marudi Baram Sarawak and you may consider coming for short vacation here. Stay happy and stay safe in Malaysia. 🤝
Thanks for sharing. It’s good to know that Malaysia can be the affordable destination for retirement. To live in a house with ocean view is my dream. Wish to see the sunrise and sunset from the window everyday soon.
Plenty of seaside property up for sale in Sabah, Borneo. Just look it up
My parents migrated to Sydney, Australia from Malaysia and I've lived in Sydney all of my life. Started to watch videos about Malaysia to learn more about my roots and came across your video. Funny that an Aussie is teaching me about Malaysian culture, hehe! What a multicultural world we live in :) Thanks for the video
Hi Thank you for the compliments. Indeed Malaysia is truly Asia. I've traveled to many countries and I know why you make Malaysia your home. Malaysia is a relatively laid-back, low cost of living and developed infrastructures.
Thank you, sir
If you live in paradise-like nature, of course you need to be laid back
I am in Bangkok... love it. I also love Malaysia so when the country opens back up i'll head to Penang lol
Welcome! While me love Thailand especially phuket am a diver so love island
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@Gazpacho Suave Welcome to Penang in advance
Whoaaa! Seems you enjoyed Malaysia. Ini macam 👍🇲🇾
11+yrs in Malaysia, obviously your wife is much much happier.
Happy wife happy life. Hihi
I’m a Malaysian studying in the UK. Can’t help but to say that your face is a cross between Robert De Niro/Dustin Hoffman/Sean Penn its amazing. Have fun in Malaysia sir
Welcome to Malaysia ! THANK YOU to all of you love & live in Malaysia .
I'm proud I'm a Malaysian .
i can just feel your enthusiasm coming thru the screen. Good vid. Engaging.
msian are welcoming u with a warmest heart. So many beautiful place to explore here. Juz take ur time and hope u enjoy to the fullest
My family is in Penang since January 2020. From Canada. I would love to connect with you. I am new to Malaysia. So far so good. We love it here in Penang.
Hi from Toronto. You now live in MY? I was in Penang KL years ago. I am retired. What are rentals costing 1 month, food. What is an average monthly cost
I am a Malaysian but have been living in the USA for 22 years. Currently residing in Naples, Florida. The vibe here is similar to Penang. Coconut trees, can grow any kinds of fruits or vegetables throughout the year, same as in Malaysia. I love it here. I do visit Malaysia often as my parents live not far away from Ipoh. Our favorite hang out place whenever I visit Malaysia is Penang. Love the vibe, food, the temple on top of the hill, just walking around and also the shopping malls Jaya Jusco is the best place to shop. LOL. Hate KL but Penang is definitely my favorite retirement place other than Costa Rica. Thank you for posting this clip. I follow International Living clips particularly any tips for living in Costa Rica.
So aunty sarala Don't you things One day you leave in Sabah....coz i'm from Sabah so if you want stay here. ...sabahan we open hand for you here aunty hihi...aunty Don't forget subcribe my Chanel bye aunty sarala
It’s great to see someone talking about living in Malaysia without talking about the food especially Penang food. Welcome to Malaysia.
I agree with you !
Wow! I'm so looking forward to you learning and mastering the Bahasa Malaysia and use it in your future videos.
Thank you for the information. I am a Malaysian living since 1987 in Switzerland. I will soon be retiring and when I retire, I am thinking of spending half of my time in Malaysia and half here in Europe. It is good that you mentioned that renting is a good option rather than buying. It gives me a different perspective in my plans. Thanks.
Hi,there, nice to hear that you are now living Malaysia. Welcome to Malaysia and stay safe from covid 19. Thank you for sharing this video clip with me.
Thank you for coming here. I hope you will always be happy and bless
thank you for your appreciation to Malaysia and Malaysian.
Welcome to Malaysia. Stay safe and healthy during this Coronavirus pandemic.
I'm glad you're so passionate about living in Malaysia, and Penang in particular.
Couldnt settle anywhere else..Aftr travelling arnd...My Malaysia is still the best...Welcome to Msia!!
I agree! I was born here & about to reach the age of 70. I like to travel & had been to quite some countries since I was young until 2019! Malaysia is still the best for us to live!
We love u keith.....stay safe & healthy. Do visit all parts of malaysia.....
Can't wait to hear more about your experiences!
Do you speak Malay? We visited Malaysia last August from Australia for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and loved the people and the food. Stayed in KL and on Pangkor Laut but unfortunately didn't make it to Penang. Will try and get there next time.
Minglabar/Hello, Greetings Danielle... I'm a Malaysian Burmese residing in Penang. Great place to visit. Penang is "Awesome".... U won't Regret it... 😏
@@girlieaung1173 are you got PR?
Penang is the best place for good food!
Hi everybody, we are malaysian always wellcome for all good people.
Been in Penang for about 1.5 yrs... love it... MM2H visa is great.
My late husband who was from Arizona USA loved Malaysia. Its affordable to live here with his SS in US$$.
Seriously, you are so lucky to be in Penang. Nature and modern amenities right at your doorstep.
Another great place to retire to is Malacca.
Oh, BTW, you have forgotten to mention food.
Food in Malacca and Penang are both equally as good.
I am a Malaccan now staying in Shah Alam.
Australian here, just found your website yesterday, its all very interesting. We are looking at our options for life overseas once our kids finish school and start living their own life. We will be in our late 40s. Malaysia is very appealing for a West Australian as it is only a 5 and half hour flight home but such a different lifestyle.
The best thing about Malaysia is that it is safe. I grew up here and moved to Australia in 2008 for work+studies and came back in 2016, and every day I grow more and more grateful for how safe Malaysia is. Politically, socially and economically.
u are blessed to be living near sea side in malaysia....a far reaching dream for most malaysians
not for people who live close to east coast of malaysia 😁
Thanks for the fantastic update. Stay safe. Stay Healthy.
Omgosh! Just one of your videos and I'm sold!! We've been looking a lot at Chiang Mai but I need to be at the beach. ❤️
The best part is living near the sea and food... there are many other things, but those are some of the best !👌
G'day mate, do enjoy your stay here in Malaysia, stay safe and take care now.
Love your videos Keith. You are a rare find, an articulate & informative blogger. Can't believe how low the rent is on your gigantic apartment. Tell me it was $800 US not Oz dollars. I assume you're a little off the beaten track getting such a good deal. I intend to rent closer to George town for possibly 3 months when the borders finally open both here in Australia and Malaysia. I concur with your observation about the friendliness of the people. I love Vietnam for it's edginess but consider Penang as a better base for hopping around S E Asia.
Hi everyone. You can find a lot more information on living or retiring in Malaysia on our website. Here are some useful links:
Visa: internationalliving.com/countries/malaysia/visa-and-residence-in-malaysia/
Climate: internationalliving.com/countries/malaysia/climate-in-malaysia/
Healthcare: internationalliving.com/countries/malaysia/healthcare-in-malaysia/
Is it Safe?: internationalliving.com/countries/malaysia/is-malaysia-safe/
Retire in Malaysia: internationalliving.com/countries/malaysia/retire-in-malaysia/
Thank you, Sir. 😊
I've been living in Malaysia since 1995 speak the language etc. Good luck folks hope it works out for you guys.
Hi Keith. I’m a Brit married to a Malaysian citizen. I’m working in Vietnam at the moment and I’m having difficulty with the MyPass system for returning to Malaysia. It’s unclear what information the online application system requires. Do you know anyone who can give advice on this? I already have the LTSVP.
Please tell me the location please. Love to move also
Welcome to Malaysia,am from Sematan Lundu Kuching Sarawak
Good chat Keith. Enjoyable. Educational. Inspirational.
Good morning. Is good to know that you love living in Malaysia. I am proud to hear that. Have a nice day to you both and take care👍👍👍
So glad to hear from you, you & your wife love Malaysia! Welcome to Malaysia 🥰
Moral of the story, if you want your husband to move to Malaysia with you: You need to throw a champagne glass at him.
Hahaha😂
Very effective Action.
Im thinking the same, if i hv one😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'd wish to throw him one whenever we had to move back home to Germany after living for years in Malaysia, this country is too precious😭😠😠🍾🍾
Hahaha
Whenever down to Kuala Lumpur, i would love to have coffee with you. God bless you
Thanks for a great video Keith , we are watching from New Zealand , we have just returned home from holidays in Georgetown , just starting to look at the numbers and see if we could live there , will keep following with interest. Thanks again
my brother moved to australia and then set to live in new zealand because he like the sea adventure so.much..fishing, hiking, and snow. Didn't get to see him very much. every holiday or day off work, he's always exploring..
I’ve been in Kuching all year. It’s a lovely place, friendly people and amazing food. I’d like to live in Malaysia full-time.
Wow.. this will make me cry.. Penang is my hometown.. where i was born.. left penang 39 years ago and left Malaysia 12 years ago.. I really missed penang and malaysia.. Actually was looking for a job to go back before covid. But looking at current economic situation, seems like will stuck for a little while longer in saudi arabia for now.. :(
I had been to Malaysia twice. If I can find a job I would move there. I like the tropical feel and infrastructure there. Food and people are nice too!
Wow, its like I just landed in Disney Land:) Great stuff, thank you for this video.
The sticky note thing is awesome!
Thank you for your upbeat happy expressions of Malaysia.
There was a vlog youtuber “snail traveler” compared a medicine cost between Malaysia and the US. His wife bought a medicine from a local pharmacy, same prescription, same brand, same dosage it costs $$$ in the US and only $$ in malaysia.
Been a while now since my last visit to Penang for my family trip. Planning to Penang soon just after MCO for the food, definitle...Pasembor, Laksa, Rojak and many more
Hey Keith glad to know you and your wife enjoy living in Penang, Malaysia. Indeed, it’s multi cultural country, English, Bahamas Melayu, Chinese ( Hokkien ) and Indian language are widely spoken. Endless variety of food stalls to pick/ choose depending on your mood. Whatever you decide they are delicious and price is great! I travel to various countries from time to time and Malaysia is one of my favorite. If all goes well ( Covid restrictions) will be in Penang year 2022 . Catch up with you and have Nasi lemak 😂
Stay safe and keep healthy 🙏
It sounds wonderful and congratulations on your decision. I am happy for both of you and it sounds very exciting and interesting. I live in Los Angeles. LOL
Malaysian is friendly. We welcome everyone to have tour here but probably after this covid19 pandemic.
I let out an involuntary expletive at 7.24 what a beautiful view!! Getting divorced and considering Malaysia to restart my life. That view is one hell of a selling point.
Just found your channel and subscribed. I have been going to Penang for the last 5 years. Love the place, food, culture and the people. Looking at moving there in the future.
The minimum house price for foreigners here is around MYR1,000,000 or around USD250,000. For USD800,000 it gets you a penthouse apartment or a Bungalow here.
Really envy all u expact living here in Malaysia but in a good way 'coz of your currency exchange rate that would give u all a huge advantage for a better living here, but nevertheless we the ordinary citizens of Malaysia will strive towards that high standard of living with God wills, InshaAllah. Is an honor for us Malaysian when expact nor tourists in giving good comments on their thoughts n experience whilst in Malaysia to the world. To the rest of the world WELCOME N HAVE A PLEASANT STAY HERE IN MALAYSIA. ❤️🇲🇾
I agree with u..we r struggling here..definitely it gives huge advantages to the tourists due to the currency differences..nevertheless we are glad to hear tourists are happy to be here..
I am glad you chose Malaysia n have good and kind words for our country
Good to know that you love being in Malaysia. Would love to meet you one day.
I love Malaysia and the people. I lived there for a while. I also spent 2 years in JB and Sarawak
Playing around with the Indonesians,in 1965
Penang is okay, the E&O is great
Yes! It doesn’t make sense to purchase a property in Malaysia, they are expensive! Rental is so much cheaper....
I was in Penang at Gurney Paragon condominium, to purchase one would cost from $800K and higher, rental was around $1200, they are 3000 sq fr huge unit. I love Penang, but I decided to move to México due to cooler weather and closer to US. My top 5 colonial cities are Morelia, Querétaro, Pátzcuaro, San Miguel De Allende and Guanajuato. Spring like weather all year round!
HI CBD, did you settle in Mexico? What do you pay in rent?
Mik F No! I was going to visit in March & May to revisit, but due to the Covid-19 I had to cancel my trips! I am waiting to make sure all is safe to travel again, probably not until next year to move there!! But I’m so ready!!!
Alright. I am too considering moving to either Malaysia (3 months) then Costa Rica or Somewhere in Mex. Good luck.
Mik F Good luck to you as well..., I love México, it’s so underrated!!!
I am just a bit hesitant with Mexico. With all its narcotictrafic troubles I am not sure to go there. You obviously do not seem too concerned(?). But yes, the little I know, its quite beautiful.
Goodday mate, Welcome to Malaysia. Travelling around SEA is never boring. With Aussie money you can live like a king. Have A good stay.
Hii Nina here, thank you for making this video confessions ha ha ha. I lived in Japan but then I still love Malaysia especially I love doing outdoor sports like scuba diving in Japan expensive.. Make me missed underwater... But I still make my life to the fullest. Now am more active at my age now. Sailing with keel boat kind of new, but I am a person very extrovert meeting other novice sailor was fun no prblm with making new friends.
I have met some Caucasian assume Malaysia their 1st home now. He has ordinary hse very humble... Keep healthy... And race sailing here n there... Myself as Malaysian am just happy to be back in my country... But I still miss Japan
Being Penang born and bred, therefore proud to be a Penangite, it is so lovely that Penang was chosen from any other country in the world by you to live. All you said about Penang is absolutely true. The people, the environment and it is a much relaxed place to be then a busy city. We are used to see foreigners around so nobody will feel strange here. Your place really has a great view. Anyway, thank you for choosing Penang.
NIce vid, very friendly advice, thank you! Glad you are enjoying it so much. Gave it a +1.
Glad that you have chosen Malaysia. May God ease everything for you and your wife.
Welcome to Malaysia. Stay happy living here! Lots of adventures to be explored.
Your view is stunning!! Wow
I love Malaysia also already 4 years working as an expatriate engineer In Sarawak. and considering Miri and KL. renting is the best option and us700 will get you a very decent apartment
How is the political climate? Politics?
@@solomondavid329 stable no issues
Ohh Sir, 1st time I see your face I thought you are Gordon Ramsay, the UK TV chef.
May you enjoy living in Malaysia for all the best you need here. Good to watch your vlog too.
Good content.. proud to be malaysia. Love my country, good to know you enjoy it. :)
Malaysia is a good place to retire but the currency isnt strong for locals to purchase items from foreign nations. You can live modestly without much effort but if you want to purchase luxury products, its a bit harder for locals
If the pay is of US standard, then Malaysia could be heaven dude.
there is no such thing here yet..
Then the cost will be as US too
Wages are very low in Malaysia and Asia generally hence mass poverty that exists there.
@@mdee8784 but compared to other asian countries, malaysia is still OK
Lots of love 😍 welcome home
Hope you will love your new life. I moved to Turkey many years ago and never looked back. Best thing ever.
Turkey 😍that's definitely where I would love to settle , after residing in Malaysia, Australia, Paris, USA , only Turkey feels right, enjoy 😍
Why Turkey? Whats so good about it?
@@ReddThreee That needs a longer answer than I can give here. For me it's easy, came here the first time as a toerist en fell in love with the nature and the way people lived in the villages. The race for money did not excist, choises where made on other values. So I kept coming back and in the end was homesick to Turkey when back in over regulated Holland. Plus I had a shitty job as a prison warder. That made the move easy. I can live a great life here on 500 euro's a month. Hope this explains it a little.
@@AtHomeInTurkey I thought you were from Australia, like me. For an Aussie to say Turkey is better would be very unusual. But I'm not denigrating Turkey though.
@@ReddThreee Never thought you did. Turkey is the best place for me to be at this point.
And here I am forever wishing and dreaming of moving to live in Perth (the one in Australia, of course) or somewhere in Canada!
Keith, you are such a good ambassador for Penang..
Good day. As malaysians, we are honoured to know that u r enjoying live here in msia..few questions.. Did u get to keep the same job u had before moving to Malaysia? Or u had to look for a new post prior to the move?
That's a very awesome view. And you really get a very good deal on rental.
I lived in Costa Rica for 9 1/2 years before moving back to the US (Chicago) in October 2017. I fully plan on moving back to CR in a little bit more than a year. But O can definitely see myself moving to SE Asia (probably the Phils or Malaysia) several years from now.
Good to hear your wife and you are finding it interesting living in Malaysia especially in the island of Penang..things are much cheaper here than in Australia...but like everywhere there's always pros and cons to everything....just as there's good side of the country there's much ugly side as well...regards.Simon
Wonderful valuable information, thanks for your time.
QLD, Australia
Cost living at penang is lower than kuala lumpur. Penang is food heaven as well. Welcome to malaysia.