Malaysia is not a Muslim Country, may be not for whites like you. That is what is called the "White privilege". Malay are not Arabs / Egyptians who would bay for American or Israeli blood
It’s the Malaysian culture to not wear shoes at home. One of the unique thing you will see outside the doors of Malaysian homes is a pile of thongs & shoes. Plus the humidity make wearing shoes & socks real sweaty!
Basic Morals and Public Manners is eroding in teens school male and adults Chinese. Rebellious, Naughtiness, Physopathic. Hope government have moral education for all school teens.
Probably he got that because he is white Caucassion. For some reason they got treated better in Asian countries. I see that in my own eyes, that also happens in Indonesia.
We lived in Penang and Phuket in 2022. I’m from the USA…in general we are a country of me, myself and I. We have a lot of opportunity but the culture and kindness of Malaysia, Thailand and other SE Asia countries are wonderful.
I'm a Malaysian Chinese, I absolutely agree with this, the living cost really is the key, this is why all the teenagers like me went abroad to study and eventually work there and plan to come back once we have enough savings (the food variety in Malaysia cannot be defeated.), I have friends currently studying their Uni or Working in countries like Singapore (obviously, bcs I'm a Johorean), China, Taiwan, Canada, UK, Australia, etc. Most of us are Software Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Electronic Engineers etc. Yes, Malaysia is a very good place to retire as long as those stupid politician aren't screwing up the country (could be personal bias), apart from them the rest of us are friendly. I'm currently working as a Software Engineer in UK and plan to visit US and maybe stay for a couple years, probably get myself a master's degree, and once all of that is done, I'll probably go to Singapore then eventually back to Johor, my home town.
Malaysia is definitely an attractive option for retirement, maybe my top choice, except for the visa requirements to stay there long term. he was there before the laws changed and is grandfathered in under the old laws.
Find out about East Malaysia MM2H, Sabah or Sarawak. They are east Malaysia states, but have much lower requirement. The environment at Sabah or Sarawak are very good too, and MM2H holder can travel freely between East and West Malaysia.
Foreigners can opt to live in the southern state of Malaysia which is Johor. Johor Bahru has a lower living cost than KL, less traffic jam, many natural places to visit and life is less hetic. It is also very close to Singapore for occasional visits.
I had watched Andrew channel for sometimes, he seems enjoying to the fullest from penang to KL. He kinda openly tell openly about malaysia and foreigner in his channel. Max, you forgot to talk with his cat lol.
@@m0d. White foreigners but not African because African black people do a lot of nonsense about drugs in Kuala Lumpur so be careful if you are not white race.
Malaysia is a good place to stay. My advise religion here is sensitive. Stay away from religion, government & polis. Stay positive. Reality is not what you see in the surface. Cost of living is affordable and good. Malaysia is a great place to stay. Generally, they are nice to foreigners.
Its because of islam most muslim are extra kind. Of course all human have this innate kindness in them, but islam perfected it and strengthen it more. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, said: "I was sent (by God) only to perfected good characters".
Are you sure? So far they're the most toxic online though, the bullying is INSANE. Everytime I commented it's always the malays that go and talk shit and trying to break the harmony They are kind on the surface but behind screens their true thoughts appear and it's always so toxic. Had too many experience. Ofc there are kind malays that is defending me and does not condone such behaviours (I love them) If anything I wished I never knew how malays are online cus there are genuinely nice ones irl but majority of them online can be VERY horrible. It made me wonder if they even follow their religion at all and then they use their religion as a shield
I am 60, and we are retired in JB, Malaysia for over a year. Agree with Andrew that there is something about the culture of the place that makes it very accepting yet inherently Malay and Malaysian. We expect to live here for 20 years then move back to Singapore when I no longer have the urge to drive cars.
"Great Interview" .. I'm a subscriber (of both) and he's getting "a lot better" with experience; full of useful / concise info esp for someone like me looking at (Malaysia ?) Retire, next yr ..
Glad he was able to find suitable place for him to retire, but Malaysia have too many immigrant problem already, especially in KL you can see lot of bangladesh, indonesian not to say refugees from Rohingya causing problem on the streets . Korean,Japanese,China people like to stay as well due to their currency is higher. If government not taking strict prevention, this country will out of controls from letting immigrant in.
Yeah, if I was born American/European, I probably would move somewhere relative cheaper too to retire. No point stressing about money for the remainder of my life. If you have 250 grand USD, you are already a millionaire here.
Honestly, the Malays treat the foreigners better than their fellow Chinese and Indian citizens. For example, chinese and indian are not allowed to study in certain universities but foreigners are.
Malaysia is an islamic country, not a secular country. But we respect each other so much (regardless of our religions and/or races) until it seems or feels to some (like Andrew) like a secular country.
A christian chose to live in a muslim predominant country. How interesting. He said 'a secular country'. He is wrong. It's the way it is when good Muslims rule, they would let people from other religions to live peacefully.
My neighbor worked in Singapore for 5 years. He told me that the standard of living was astronomical and no different than living in US. I wonder why there is such a big difference when the two countries are next to each other
FINALLY! For once someone got it right when even Malaysians themselves are getting it wrong. Malaysia IS NOT a Muslim country. Islam is the official religion, and Bahasa Malaysia is the national language but we are not a Muslim country. It's on our Constitution
As long as these expects don’t bring any degenerate ideas and ideals from their home then they are most welcome to enjoy humble Malaysia. And Malaysians, listen to what he said. The woke Malaysians who demand ‘rights’ and think they west has done so well with their freedom, please think again.
Are you a retired judge from the USA? You have not addressed the unfair Pumaputra Laws. My friend had his cell phone snatched out of his hand by a motorbike thief as my friend was talking on his phone standing on the sidewalk. Malaysia is a beautiful country. The infrastructure is good. There is no sexual freedom.
I loved how he acknowledged that he is able to retire in Malaysia is due to the power of the US Dollar, and how exchange rates stretches his budget further and how he also acknowledges that Malaysians themselves are in a retirement crisis. It means he doesn’t live in an expat bubble.
Expat it sounds more dignified plus he is living in Malaysia on a retirement visa. I think that makes him an Expat since he isn't there to take somebody else's job or live off the Government. @@mars1pluto
I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.
I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.
Most Americans find it hard to retire comfortably amid economy downtrend. Some have close to nothing going into retirement, my question is, will you pay off mortgage as a near-retiree, or spread money for cashflow, to afford lifestyle after retirement?
Agreed the role of advisors can only be overlooked, but not denied. I remember in early 2020, during covid-outbreak, my portfolio worth around $300k took a slight fall, apparently due to the pandemic crash, at once I consulted an advisor in order to avoid panic-selling. As of today, my account has yielded big fat yields, and leverages on 7-figure, only cos I delegate my excesses right.
this is huge! mind if I look up the advisr that guides you please? only invest in my 401k through my employer for now, but enthused about diversifying my investments for a prosperous financial future
Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’AILEEN GERTRUDE TIPPY” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.
Thank you for this tip. It was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her resume.
This guy owns his condo... He doesn't have a mortgage. His HOA fees are less than $500 monthly. He's spending way more in Malaysia than he would in the US.
I'm malaysian and both my parents are past 60 and they can't afford to retire :( I'm glad he touched on how difficult it is for malaysians to retire and we don't have the luxury to go to a cheaper country like US citizens do.
I believe some countries in the likes of Philippines or Indonesia can be used as an example but some sacrifices of Cheap Petrol, Better traffic and Convenience of certain amenities are given up for this opportunity cost. However, like @avfpc5807 mentioned rural areas or a more lesser developed laidback states can be considered.
Its only logical to move to a country where you can strech your dollar upon your retirement unless you are filthy rich. And I believe Andrew did the right thing.
As a Singaporean, I'm not so sure. If you have contacts, friends and a life elsewhere, how are people going to move up to KL? It doesn't make sense. But well, he enjoys his life, he doesn't need to work.
@@MrBoliao98 Why do you need your friends to move close to you? They're your friends not your wife and childrens. And.... make new friends and keep in contact with your old friends. Make plans to meet.
@@ms.chuisin7727 make fake friends.... right? Unless something really momentous happens, the Friends you make after age 30 will never be the same as your childhood friends. It's no different than a child still feeling bonded with their parents despite all the abuse and life ruining moments the parents have done to the child... Our brains are just wired that way.
As a retired US citizen married to a Malaysian, Penang local, I am fortunate enough to have a home already paid off both here in Malaysia and in the US. Thus, my expenses is not a great as most other people coming over to live here. I am able live very well in Malaysia on a US government employee pension. My only expenses I have are for transportation (own a car, but still have to pay for insurance and fuel) , food, medical insurance in the US ( I am military retiree so I still have to maintain my medical Insurance in the US to be able to utilize it) and cost of the utilities for my place in both US and Malaysia. After all of that, I still have plenty of money to spend and travel all over Asia. Note, I still travel back and forth to the US and Malaysia, I normally spend my "Autumns and Winters" here in Malaysia and the rest back in the US. It really possible to live here quite well here in Malaysia on a retirement/pension, you just have to budget accordingly although the cost of living here in Malaysia is much lower than the US as if anyone have noticed inflation is really ramping up back again back there now...
Writing from Australia I'm astonished that a military retiree has to maintain payments to use military medical insurance. In Australia ex military have DVA (Dept of Veterans' Affairs) medical care for life. The US being so militarised I thought you would have the same.
I'm Jakartan , when i visiting a local supermarket in KL and Penang , i was quite shocked that the tax of imported goods in Malaysia isn't that staggering compared with one in Indonesia , Really , i was shocked
@@InArduisIntrepida350 I guess thats quite a make sense reason and also ironically only small percentage of wealthy upper eschelon of society that can afford them
It's the one thing that I'm not aligned with the Malaysian government (doesn't matter who is the ruling party). Unlike Indonesia, we don't really see much push towards the economical growth of our local products like Indonesia. Aside from that, I believe it is mostly Malaysians mentality who like imported goods more than our own products.
He made an amazing decision himself. What people say about his decision doesn't matter at all because it is his decision, his life, and his experience! Some people wrote bad comments. Please, if you have never lived in Malaysia, you should not speak about the country!
i love how he talks very real thing… not just all the way puji Malaysia… some of the things foreigners praise abt Malaysia is basically because of their exchange rate… tHe fOoD hEre iS cHeAp… people just gobble that praise up
I mean, living in KL directly means everything is more expensive. And going to somewhere slightly more rural reduces the cost of living by quite a bit. Just avoid shitholes like Kelantan.
@@1iqk71"shitholes like Kelantan" it's always the Chinese that had problem with their way of life😅the Kelantanese doesn't bother you,leave them alone😅
Very import what he said - "I think they are brought up that way.. a more kind way.." This is what's missing in the western countries and that's why they are in a mess they are right now.
Agree. Because of the rules, we stay peaceful and grounded. Bending the rules little by little will eventually lead people to break the rules and we don't want that in this country.
Another great video Max 👏🏼 you strike a great balance between listening and asking interesting questions. I always find it fascinating to hear the perspectives of other expats, and your “what’s the meaning of life?” question is always intriguing. 🤔
ya malaysian cant retired to other country but at least from what i see from people around me that retired at their hometown/back to the small town/village, life there is simple and they have enough. no stress. some receive pensions, a little bit of help from gov here and there, there is also zakat money.. i know many in the village that zakat help build houses for them foc..
There's no compulsion in religion. That is Islam. Muslim can't mock other religions' god, that is Islam. Muslim can't destroy other religion place of worship nor harm their priest, that is Islam. This standard also apply to the non Muslim, it is the religion of fitrah (basic human decency or inclination). All of these are in the Quran and Sunnah.
if you are saying islam in east malaysia,the answer is yes...but if you say west malaysia,i dont think so,some group of islam even demolished church,chinese temple and hindu temple
Bla bla bla tp pas bkn main lg mocking non muslims as kafir and mock Sarawak Minister, Tiong as fat chinese buddha doll. Tp bila kna bls balik, tau melatah😂
Yg kes kuil tu pon melayu jugak yg hncurkan, smpai byk ug meninggal. 13 mei 1969 tragedy tu pon umno yg pro islam juga buat. Tp tuduh chinese pulak. Yg bateq tribe tu bgmna? Skati ja islamkan org , mentang2 mereka tidak berpengetahuan tinggi, then skati la convert mereka?! F off with your acting. And own up your bs. Ebit liews tu pin sma. Skati ja islamkan org kmpung di sabah sna, tnpa sabah authority tau. Ckp nak bina rmh la, sklh la utk mereka tapi gi sna buat apa? Islamkan org dmi kpntngn sndiri? Lpstu chau? Ada bina tak sklh rmh sma mereka?! Sial btul la sya tgok org malaya ni. Mmng otut ban semua org melayu malaya,x guna langsung rosakkan sbh swk kami. Cb
the message we get in malaysia is that at least america has freedom. but i wonder when do you guys have the time to enjoy all that "freedom" as many have to work a few jobs to stay afloat and keep a roof over their heads or limit their activities because things are so expensive.
I like this guys perspective and would love to see more expat videos from those that live in different parts of Malaysia, especially the part near Singapore and also KL
When my friends from the us visited malaysia for the first time, they noticed how different the midset of the people around them has compared to nyc. They described it as a "you, me, we" community as opposed to the "I, me, myself" mentality they're used to.
Malaysia is a religious country actually. Our first ammendment (i think thats what rukun means in english) is "belief in god" that doesnt just mean Allah Swt. What I mean is that we allow all religions but Islam is the official one.
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I work in property management and the reason behind the condo management requesting things like the lorry plate number and identification is because of security. It is a very common thing to do at least in Malaysia.
no need for a plate number. Resident should just inform the company or name of a person doing the job. Once arrived they need to register with proper ID inspected and equipment briefly inspected.
@@hidupmusafir there is no written rule in the strata act but management usually makes this a house rule. Rules vary from different management but this is very common in condominiums and gated communities. However, in landed property which has no management or low-cost apartments it is not enforced since they have no security personnel.
I just love Taylor's honesty. I enjoyed his videos so much. I hope Malaysian government give awards/recognitions to all RU-vidrs and Vloggers that promote Malaysia to the world.
With me growing up and being born in the USA the thing I can say is this because I do research about different countries all the time.The reason why Malaysians just like Chinese people have lots of trust for there government is because there government is about getting things done.I can also say even in Thailand and the Philippines all of those countries there government don’t push politics on there citizens either.Y’all don’t see a bunch of things going viral all over the place about the president in the Philippines,Thailand,Malaysia and China 🇨🇳 😅u just don’t about all of these different press conferences and speeches they have unlike here in the 🇺🇸 usa.When those countries say there going to do something they do it simple as that.The usa however it’s the complete opposite they have been talking about doing certain things for many decades now and haven’t made a foot step further of improving nor building.Think about it china,Malaysia has 21st century technology and infrastructure.While here in the USA we still have infrastructure from the 1900’s🤔🤣.I mean wow people it’s easy to see clear as day the western countries are going backwards while the eastern countries are moving forward.
Malaysians trust their own government as much as we trust a paper bag's ability to hold water. The last time our country's PM went viral was for embezzling money and stealing from the people...
We accept everyone because Islamic teaching and value taught us to be gentle and respect everyone and because Malaysia is not a secular country, that's why Islam is the official religion and the King (Agong) is the head of the Islam religion in Malaysia as well as the rulers of each state, and we have the Shariah court for the Muslims.
It is hard for Andrew to find BBQ pork ribs in Msia firstly because western restaurants here are mostly pork & lard free, and secondly because pig farmers/butchers sold most of their cuts of pork ribs to Bak Kut Teh (BKT) shops. BKT shops sell porks stewed with herbal broth. □ Pork ribs are in very high demand in BKT shops. You can definitely find pork ribs in all, I mean in all BKT shops, and they are all stewed with herbal broth; but not barbecued. □□ However, BBQ and roast porks are easily available in almost all Chinese coffee shops in Msia. Pork is our local Chinese's regular food.
Hi Andrew. You can find BBQ pork ribs at this Spanish restaurant called Cafe Deli by El Meson. They have 3 outlets in KL: (1) No. 61 Jln Telawi 3, Bangsar, (2) 163 Retail Park in Mont Kiara, and (3) Waterfront Desa Parkcity.
Re; your comment on “bending rules”; I think that’s the issue with the USA, as we’re always keen on “bending” rules until we’ve ended up being quite a mess! Malaysia is doing the right thing by having restrictions, and I hope non-citizens will respect that being in someone else’s country. The reason US continues to regress is due to the “small” rules they consistently break. Pls respect the laws of other country’s, they’ve kept things safe by NOT bending the rules.
I totally agree with you. I have posted my views on this video too. With Taylor preaching what irritates him the most, I do not welcome such statement. Citizens are supposed to encourage to follow the rules. There would be public order, not chaos like America. I am sure Max will agree, he is from Singapore.
Respectfully, Malaysia is a Muslim country. Islam teaches there is no compulsion in religion, therefore Muslims are supposed to be tolerant of others faith and right to practice their religious beliefs. Malaysia follows the teachings of Islam which is why public affection is not permitted in Malaysia. That in itself is evidence that Malaysia isn’t a “secular” country. Also, Islam teaches that you must follow the rules and also the law of the land. This is why people in Malaysia follow the rules 😂. Islam forbids us to eat pork as it is an unclean and parasitic animal, so it surely will be difficult to find in Malaysia- or should be. Sounds to me like Malaysia is running things according to Islam and not with a strong cultural influence like many other Muslim countries. Christians and Jews should feel very comfortable living in a Muslim country. (That’s how it used to be in Palestine pre-zios) One thing they should not have is alcohol, and to A. Taylor’s point, that is definitely a secular thing and not Islamic at all.
My husband and i retired in Malaysia over 15 years ago. My husband is American and i am originally from japan. I have never met any American retited here.
