I have lived in several countries. Singapore has by far the best public administration system. Every thing runs so smoothly. Singaporean government deserves respect for that.
In my personal experience, to me... ... the government is broken. And there will be a consequence. Just that they will never realize that. Hee hee hee hee hee... ... That's the fun.
Whenever a coffee shop fiend... Utters discontent with The P.A.P. Government I am " old " 😭 73 Post War baby boomer,) enough to Tell them to Migrate. Forever grateful to Mr.Lee Kuan Yew, Mr.Goh Chok Tong , Mr. Lee Hsien Loong and Mr. Lawrence Wong .
So true. All it takes is for a Singaporean to live overseas for a while or just travel frequently to compare Singapore to other countries, to realise how good Singapore is….
Hot, humid weather. Short people with shitty accents. Disgusting manners. People walking into MRT stations like soldier ants. Chewing gum is a criminal offense. Not flushing toilets is a criminal offense. In fact, almost everything is a criminal offense, including being naked in your own home even when you're alone. This is an Orwellian country. A fekkin joke of a country. What's there not to like?
@@brianlaudrup5271- I have lived in NYC and now living in San Francisco. Both cities have pockets of extremely shitty places where world-class criminal activities happens everyday and no one gives a shit. Why because there are no "criminal offense" rules established so people are so shitty and are full of envy of other successful people. In Singapore, no one cares. Traffic offenses in North America and Europe have heavy penalty too when you cross the line. In North America and Europe, if you are stark naked in your own home and your blinds or curtains are drawn closed, you can bet that your naked lifestyle is going to be displayed to the world via social media. Why, because people in these countries stay indoors most of the time and are bored so your nakedness is a past time for them. In Singapore no one cares. Why because most people are out of their homes enjoying the outdoors. Next time, when you sit on a disgusting salivary chewing gum on the train or bus or car, don't swear all the dirty f words. Just enjoy the chewing gum sticking to your bums. Don't glorify your western country or other western countries. There are many many serious faults in western countries. It's the same for any country.
I was filing US taxes for more than 10 yrs and I can tell you, Singapore tax filing is the easiest & most stress free experience that I ever have. I don't even need to enter the info manually. All done by my employer already. I just go online and double check the data and then click 'submit' - DONE. Interesting talk about healthier life style. Will look into small habits as starters.
@@Rondo2ooo Germans think they have an efficient tax system until they come to Australia. Here, we pay half the tax Germany charges but still get 90% of the benefits. Sure, we don't get unlimited paid sick leave, but we do get 10 days of paid sick leave, 20 paid vacation days, a dozen paid public holidays, 5 paid carer days, and 2 bereavement days. Plus, doing your taxes in Australia takes around 5 minutes, and we get our tax refunds back in 5-7 business days. I lived in Germany until 2017 and was thrilled to come back to the best country on earth-Australia. We have high wages, relatively low taxes, plentiful social benefits, government-subsidized university education at top universities, great weather, and beautiful beaches where we don't have to PAY TO SIT ON A BEACH CHAIR, unlike in Italy and other parts of Europe. Germany sucks balls...
Singapore system is the best in the world. Speedy, transparent, good support and customer service. I am grateful that we have good government leaders and i hope we never ever take for granted.
I was born in Singapore, lived here all my life and I'm never leaving..... My motto has always been - no complains. Thanks for sharing this interview Max.
As an Aussie, I am jealous of your right to live in Singapore. I have a good job here in Melbourne and make six figures, but I would take a paycut just for the opportunity to live and work in Singapore...
@jessieang5604 ...yes...but don't forget...MANY DID COME BACK WHEN GRASS IS NOT ANYMORE GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE ❗️❗️ We called it....NOMAD MIGRATION. These people will never be nationalistic in any country . THEY JUST MOVE ❗️❗️
No country is perfect 100% n Spore isnt too but Spore is where I feel at home...Number one priority is SAFETY...I dont feel the same way when Im out of Spore especially in Europe.
Not world class but best the in world. I’ve been to many countries and Singapore is way above in public service (I’m not Singaporean so my view is rather unbiased).
@livethiswayTV ....there comes a time WHEN COMPLIMENT IS BADLY NEEDED ❗️❗️ NEVER EVER LIVED IN A WORLD TO PLEASE PEOPLE HATERS ❗️❗️❗️❗️ THEY DONT NEED TO BE IN YOUR LIFE ❗️❗️ WE ALL DO NEED POSITIVE PEOPLE WHO CAN CHANGE THE WORLD TO BE A BETTER PLACE FOR YOU AND ME ❤️❤️❤️
I'm singaporean and India is also my destination to migrate. You are coming here and I'm going there. you will continue to work as a corporate slave while I'm retiring at 45. Our thought process are very different.
Yes last time to AP manage Singapore but no more ceca endians are in control of pap government for past 10 years that have ruined Singapore has become a nation of bastards .
I regretted leaving Singapore for Canada. I thought Canada offer stability, good healthcare and climate and beauty. Then things changed for worse. I realize strong uncorrupted government that simplify and concern about its citizen is the way to go.
@@cadiliouslight6835 It’s extremely impossible to regain PR or citizenship once a person has renounced it, unless the person has some real special talent that Singapore needs…
Thank you Professor for choosing Singapore. Im in my mid 40s,i love local food no doubt but hopefully you can help to push and educate the locals here more on healthier food or choice. And lastly please let people know that vegetable oil are actually very unhealthy 😂😅
Only for those who wants to be healthy and really wants it. Most people already know what health means but they love their food too much. And I mean unhealthy food, many of which is comfort food, traditional food we grow up with. If people wants to be healthy, there's plenty of information online. Just have to bother enough to search for them and be disciplined enough to follow through.
@@livethiswayTVdepends on what purpose they are used for. If used wrongly, olive oil and coconut oil can cause a lot of harm to your body as well. They are only healthy if used correctly. That is what that person meant by ALL vegetable oils, it is for the purpose of cooking common hawker foods, i.e. if you use olive oil for many hawker foods, the damage is the same or even worse, because you may think that it is healthy so you take it more often, so it gives you a false confidence. Olive oil and coconut oil are only good when used for more "western" dishes, especially referring to salads without heat. So basically if you're cooking many Asian dishes with olive oil, you are just doing damage to your own body. You can research yourself exactly what is truly good to use olive oil for and what is harmful to use olive and coconut oil for, and what should be used instead.
There was once IRAS called me to ask why I'm declaring so low business expenses for the year as it's typically around 30% for my line of work (I declared 15%)....where in the world will the tax officer wants to help you pay less taxes!? ❤
What makes you think the IRAS officer purely wants to help you reduce YOUR taxes? Perhaps they are seeing if they can justify reducing the default expense of EVERYONE in this line of work, i.e. all freelancers from 30% to 15% going forward. As an accountant or auditor, we always have to analyse from all ALL angles and understand something in order to implement it across board, so perhaps IRAS needs justification from you to increase the "recommended" expense percentage for everyone. So stop thinking of only yourself. For many people, their business expenses could even be 50% to 2000% or even more of their revenue, depending on whether they are a start up and how aggressively they want to expand their business to decide how much to reinvest in their business , vs if they have been established for many years with much higher revenues and lower investment expense %. It is normal for us to question whether or not a figure is too high or too low. We do not only ask questions when it is not in our favour.
@@jojoc3861 Don't get me wrong. What I meant is that I don't wanna associate myself with "Sinkie" as like you said...Sinkies are ppl who downgrade themselves. Singaporean is Singaporean, sinkies is sinkies. There is a difference.
HIs explanation of the ecosystem in Singapore is the best narrative I have ever heard on why Singapore is the place to be if you want to make an impact! Exciting times ahead for Singapore with the guard change with the new prime minister. A forward looking society with much promise. Just need the cost of living to come down substantially. Great interview Max! One of your best topics covered.
When a place is good it attracts people. More people make costs go up. There are only two ways prices come down, either technological breakthroughs making things cheaper or the place becomes worse causing people to leave.
There is a great institution in Sge. It's called the Central Provident Fund (CPF). It helps the average citizen buy a flat, save for hefty medical bills, save for retirement etc. The CPF has uplifted the lives of ordinary citizens in Sge.
After having moved to Siwtzerlnad, I feel this is somewhat similar to Singapore. A very safe place for families, and stable laws, and taxes,. You can call the government easily and get help, very easily. So refreshing to see that.
I agree! When I watched the CNA documentary on the illegal immigrants walking the line to the US, I’m reminded of how blessed I am to live in safe and stable Singapore. There is no perfect country but in my heart, Singapore is as close to perfection as we can ever get.
Wow! The best episode so far. I have always been grateful to be Singaporean and living here but listening to Dean has driven home much more clearly why this is one of the greatest, if not THE greatest place to live.
@@aquakey9834 so either you are not a Singaporean,sour grapes or you are Singaporean,but dont deserve to be Singaporean ...ungrateful but take all rbe govt subsidies!!
@aquakey9834 if you are Singaporean,you are so very ungrateful...you take all the benefits from the govt and criticize other people who don't share your view,you really don't deserve to be Singaporean ...if you are not Singaporean, then you are just jealous
Been enjoying your content for awhile now and as a Singaporean, we do take some of these for granted and your videos showcasing pov on how my country works is a great reminder how lucky we are to an extend. Subcribed!
Security and peace of mind is real in spore and somehow japan. Live abroad long enough then do people realise rules play big part in public saftey. Spore has minimal public nuisance and very reliable laws. Whats written in ink is actually true, doesnt really play out in many countries.
This is the best and most helpful interview that Max has done. The health part is what I'm trying to achieve, doing the 16/8 fast, which is very doable. Some things which I didn't think it's possible for me, such as drinking kopi-o kosong, I'm doing it. I never even like coffee in the first place. 😀 But kopi-o kosong is very drinkable now, not my favourite I admit. But adding a little unsweetened oat milk, it's been my go-to beverage now. Like he said baby steps with small habits. Every small healthy habits we acquire, it's a win. Just have a series of small wins and it becomes something great, for our bodies.
This is the 2nd video I watched.. Very interesting, Thank u Max Chernov for making all these videos! And in my 54yrs, this is the first time I heard expatriate speaks of my country, I feel very blessed.❤❤❤
when i was studying in the US, doing taxes was the single most painful, dubious and tedious process. no one explains how to do the HUGE stack of paperwork, and if u get even 1 small thing wrong, they can come after you. it was very nerve-wrecking and took me over 2 weeks to do the paperwork. and their tax is crazy high, with multiple levels - federal, state, county, alien (that's what they call foreigners), medical (which i couldn't use but had to pay). came up to about 40% of my student work income. Singapore tax is amazing. just log in, check if correct, then done!
I've wanted to live in Singapore since I was a teen but have so far never been able to find a job there. I will keep dreaming, I guess. 😅 Viva Singapore! 🇸🇬
Most foreigners who settle in Sge appreciate Sge government. Only disgruntle, shallow- minded citizens criticize the government and think the opposition parties can do a better job!
I fully support a multi party Parliament with PAP on the helm as it provides a much vibrant discussions than group thinking. The opposition is there to check on PAP as I never trust a self-audit body/organization or "ownself check ownself" reasoning. It is healthier & better for Singapore moving forward.
@@yangguo17 The workers' party has lost all credibility since Low TK left. Re the Reesah scandal. And the attack on gov online! They only make it more difficult for the ruling party to strengthen Sge's survival and prosperity. The kind of opposition party that was doing a good job checking the government was SDP under Chiam ST but sadly it's gone! Let's see what Jamus Lim can do...he's so long winded!
@@jasmineteo9883 That is subjective since you are pro PAP from your statements, I am not surprised. PAP has its own bad sheep sleeping in Parliament as well and corruption case going on for a former Cabinet Minister, S. Iswaran. It is alright as Singaporeans just wanted a better Singapore, regardless of which political party they support. That is the beauty of a democratic society, isn't it?
@@yangguo17 The ruling party punishes its own members for offences...they don't spare their own. Sge is such a small country without natural resources and surrounded by neighbours that just want to thump Sge down! How did it become first world from third world in one generation? It's a miracle!
Very fascinating interview clip. I am enticed by the neutral perspectives of foreigners from all walks of life towards SG that I hardly realized being 26 years here as PR. SG work culture has been well-known as long hours pressure cooker to the outside world. Great job done to illuminate more on SG, for the evolving aspects in wider spectrum.
It's akin to self-checkout at the supermarket. The government trusts that you fill in the information correctly. Indivual income tax account for $15.5 billion of the total $68.6 billion in tax earning. Unless you have to pay 6 digits worth of income tax, a few dollars off isn't a big deal.
i dont even spend 5min doing taxes. everything is automated. i own 1 business as a side hustle that is self-run already and am also an employee in a MNC. (i just declare to my company that i have a non conflicting business and that's it). all my taxes are automated by IRAS and the company i work for
I deal with Msia Customs.. and they treat u like shit, they made mistake, they dont admit. then i deal with SG customs, they apologised 3 times for their errors....told my colleague in MY she said, this is Msia customs.. they r the boss...
This interview made me feel so guilty over eating all the roti prata, chicken curry, char kway teow, prawn mee and all that hahahaha!!!!!!!! That workout and diet regime takes great discipline. i only maintained my own for about 9 months before i strayed off hahaha!!!
I was born in Singapore ,no doubt I keep complaining how boring my country.Even the malls are selling the same thing.But 1 thing I'm really appreciate Safety.
Generally Singapore still better than lot of places, because here all kind of nationality that respect each other. Only house too expensive. Rest is alright and places with good security for public safety as well health care.
Ha food in SG suffers the island syndrome, where it has to import all the food. So like UK food quality cannot be healthy, as fresh vegetables are really hard to transport. It's not really something SG has neglected on, but rather a fundamental challenge
There's a high-pitched buzzing sounds in the background as you speak. Perhaps there is something wrong with your mic. When the guest speaks, the audio is fine.
I bet there's so many Americans feeling sorry for him right now that he gave up his right to carry a gun absolutely everywhere he goes to protect himself from all of the dangers that don't exist in Singapore. I just know that there's Americans in the comments wondering how he deals with life now that he doesn't have the right to summarily murder every single person who knocks on his front door without prior warning/notice.
This is a very simplistic and unrealistic opinion of the US. It is like saying living in Japan must feel like an Anime and in Singapore you must go to prison for chewing gum.
Apples and oranges. Unlike Singapore, the U.S. has millions of released felons, criminal illegals, ferals from the African continent (the 13/65), violent gangs, and uncaught murderers (the estimate is over 250,000 unsolved murders) roaming the streets. In the U.S., you are at risk and living dangerously every minute ... as the 6 o'clock news will tell you daily.
Simple ! Singapore is not dragged back by the leftist, cultural destroying woke culture. You are rewarded for your hard work by keeping more of your earnings, I wouldn't mind living in Singapore if given a choice !
yep lol here in australia. if you make a mistake, straight away they'll assume it was on purpose and malicious and they'll fine you. no opportunity to help you correct it. sometimes people do it wrong! and that's ok! 🤦♀
Filing taxes is a big stress in the States. I had to save receipts throughout the year and think of ways to offset my tax. Here in Singapore its all done by the govt. Just click the portal and its there.
Australian and NZ public services are not bad. Taxes are straight forward too. And the children don't have the pressure and stresses that the Asian education system imposes.
I have lived in several countries. Singapore has by far the best public administration system. Every thing runs so smoothly. Singaporean government deserves respect for that.
In my personal experience, to me... ... the government is broken. And there will be a consequence. Just that they will never realize that. Hee hee hee hee hee... ...
That's the fun.
Whenever a coffee shop fiend...
Utters discontent with The P.A.P.
Government I am " old " 😭 73
Post War baby boomer,) enough to
Tell them to Migrate.
Forever grateful to Mr.Lee Kuan Yew, Mr.Goh Chok Tong , Mr. Lee
Hsien Loong and Mr. Lawrence Wong .
YES...SPORE IS AWESOME ❗️❗️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@HenryX-s2g ...YOU ARE TOTALLY INSANE ❗️❗️❗️
@@HenryX-s2g No matter how broken the Singapore government is, it's still better than the country you come from. Hee..hee..hee. That's the real fun.
Singaporeans often don't realize how good we have it until we watch Max Chernov's RUclips channel or experience living overseas. :)
So true. All it takes is for a Singaporean to live overseas for a while or just travel frequently to compare Singapore to other countries, to realise how good Singapore is….
Hot, humid weather. Short people with shitty accents. Disgusting manners. People walking into MRT stations like soldier ants. Chewing gum is a criminal offense. Not flushing toilets is a criminal offense. In fact, almost everything is a criminal offense, including being naked in your own home even when you're alone. This is an Orwellian country. A fekkin joke of a country. What's there not to like?
@@brianlaudrup5271- I have lived in NYC and now living in San Francisco. Both cities have pockets of extremely shitty places where world-class criminal activities happens everyday and no one gives a shit. Why because there are no "criminal offense" rules established so people are so shitty and are full of envy of other successful people. In Singapore, no one cares. Traffic offenses in North America and Europe have heavy penalty too when you cross the line. In North America and Europe, if you are stark naked in your own home and your blinds or curtains are drawn closed, you can bet that your naked lifestyle is going to be displayed to the world via social media. Why, because people in these countries stay indoors most of the time and are bored so your nakedness is a past time for them. In Singapore no one cares. Why because most people are out of their homes enjoying the outdoors. Next time, when you sit on a disgusting salivary chewing gum on the train or bus or car, don't swear all the dirty f words. Just enjoy the chewing gum sticking to your bums. Don't glorify your western country or other western countries. There are many many serious faults in western countries. It's the same for any country.
urgh 65% knows, the other 35% keeps finding non existing faults or impossible outcome like free Healthcare
All true except the weather. It sucks A.
I was filing US taxes for more than 10 yrs and I can tell you, Singapore tax filing is the easiest & most stress free experience that I ever have. I don't even need to enter the info manually. All done by my employer already. I just go online and double check the data and then click 'submit' - DONE. Interesting talk about healthier life style. Will look into small habits as starters.
In Germany, too. I just have to check online and accept that my tax authority ripped off 45% of my salary. 😅 No joke.
@@Rondo2ooo Germans think they have an efficient tax system until they come to Australia. Here, we pay half the tax Germany charges but still get 90% of the benefits. Sure, we don't get unlimited paid sick leave, but we do get 10 days of paid sick leave, 20 paid vacation days, a dozen paid public holidays, 5 paid carer days, and 2 bereavement days. Plus, doing your taxes in Australia takes around 5 minutes, and we get our tax refunds back in 5-7 business days. I lived in Germany until 2017 and was thrilled to come back to the best country on earth-Australia. We have high wages, relatively low taxes, plentiful social benefits, government-subsidized university education at top universities, great weather, and beautiful beaches where we don't have to PAY TO SIT ON A BEACH CHAIR, unlike in Italy and other parts of Europe. Germany sucks balls...
We got GST already. Tax what ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Just don't spend 😂😂😂😂😂.
@@Rondo2ooodon't work lor
@@Rondo2ooo The government paid for education and is still paying for your healthcare?
Singapore system is the best in the world. Speedy, transparent, good support and customer service. I am grateful that we have good government leaders and i hope we never ever take for granted.
Absolutely 👍🤩
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PRAYER FOR SPORE ❤️❤️❤️
Too many FT, over crowded...not all r good ppl
I was born in Singapore, lived here all my life and I'm never leaving..... My motto has always been - no complains. Thanks for sharing this interview Max.
ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL TO HEAR SOMEONE WITH NATIONAL IDENTITY AS TRUE BLUE SINGAPOREAN ⚘️⚘️⚘️
@williamfrancis234,well said and so do I.
As a Singaporean I appreciate what our government has done for its citizens,especially the seniors.
Singapore is so efficient and much more. Feel blessed and proud to be a Singaporean.
As an Aussie, I am jealous of your right to live in Singapore. I have a good job here in Melbourne and make six figures, but I would take a paycut just for the opportunity to live and work in Singapore...
@Funkteon And I bet many here would like to leave for your country. 😂
Sadly not every Singaporean see it this way.
@jessieang5604 ...yes...but don't forget...MANY DID COME BACK WHEN GRASS IS NOT ANYMORE GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE ❗️❗️
We called it....NOMAD MIGRATION. These people will never be nationalistic in any country . THEY JUST MOVE ❗️❗️
@@Funkteon : Singapore is Too Too Crowed already.. Enough!!!
No country is perfect 100% n Spore isnt too but Spore is where I feel at home...Number one priority is SAFETY...I dont feel the same way when Im out of Spore especially in Europe.
We sometimes take it for granted-but we have a world class civil service.
Not world class but best the in world. I’ve been to many countries and Singapore is way above in public service (I’m not Singaporean so my view is rather unbiased).
@@AutisticBoy2016 we have to be humble and use moderate words, otherwise some hateful people will say we're delusional and brainwashed 😂
We absolutely do!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING SPORE ❤️❤️❤️
@livethiswayTV ....there comes a time WHEN COMPLIMENT IS BADLY NEEDED ❗️❗️
NEVER EVER LIVED IN A WORLD TO PLEASE PEOPLE HATERS ❗️❗️❗️❗️
THEY DONT NEED TO BE IN YOUR LIFE ❗️❗️
WE ALL DO NEED POSITIVE PEOPLE WHO CAN CHANGE THE WORLD TO BE A BETTER PLACE FOR YOU AND ME ❤️❤️❤️
Absolute right. My family moved from india to singapore and we will never be leaving. The government and country deserve a praise
I'm singaporean and India is also my destination to migrate. You are coming here and I'm going there. you will continue to work as a corporate slave while I'm retiring at 45. Our thought process are very different.
@@woffydo doubt this will happen to him, Indians have taken over IT and finance industry in Singapore. On the contrary I think he'd be happier than u
Is your certificate real?
@@Lawrenc139 one man’s happiness maybe one’s man misery. I feel miserable in Singapore Locked by overpressured laws and rules, he like it perhaps.
Never leave 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Later we see. Not citizenship sure must leave someday😂😂😂😂😂
I'm Filipino , I lived in Singapore from 1989 to 2013 . PAP runs the country very very efficiently . ❤ Singapore is my second home .
Yes last time to AP manage Singapore but no more ceca endians are in control of pap government for past 10 years that have ruined Singapore has become a nation of bastards .
I regretted leaving Singapore for Canada. I thought Canada offer stability, good healthcare and climate and beauty. Then things changed for worse. I realize strong uncorrupted government that simplify and concern about its citizen is the way to go.
Come back then, and restart your life here again.
@@cadiliouslight6835
It’s extremely impossible to regain PR or citizenship once a person has renounced it, unless the person has some real special talent that Singapore needs…
God save the King!!!!!🎉
I just moved back from BC 😅. Makes me appreciate sg so much more.
@@cadiliouslight6835 Nope, he made the decision. If he gave up his citizenship, he got ZERO chance to get Singapore citizenship back.
Thank you Professor for choosing Singapore.
Im in my mid 40s,i love local food no doubt but hopefully you can help to push and educate the locals here more on healthier food or choice.
And lastly please let people know that vegetable oil are actually very unhealthy 😂😅
Only for those who wants to be healthy and really wants it. Most people already know what health means but they love their food too much. And I mean unhealthy food, many of which is comfort food, traditional food we grow up with. If people wants to be healthy, there's plenty of information online. Just have to bother enough to search for them and be disciplined enough to follow through.
Not all plant-derived oils, only seed oils. Coconut and olive oil is still deemed as healthy oils.
@leongyet9896: He is more like a Nutritionsian than a Scientist !!!
@@livethiswayTVdepends on what purpose they are used for. If used wrongly, olive oil and coconut oil can cause a lot of harm to your body as well. They are only healthy if used correctly. That is what that person meant by ALL vegetable oils, it is for the purpose of cooking common hawker foods, i.e. if you use olive oil for many hawker foods, the damage is the same or even worse, because you may think that it is healthy so you take it more often, so it gives you a false confidence. Olive oil and coconut oil are only good when used for more "western" dishes, especially referring to salads without heat. So basically if you're cooking many Asian dishes with olive oil, you are just doing damage to your own body. You can research yourself exactly what is truly good to use olive oil for and what is harmful to use olive and coconut oil for, and what should be used instead.
it really brings a whole new perspective to Singaporeans who only keep complaining, that Singaporeans dont know how good they have it here
There was once IRAS called me to ask why I'm declaring so low business expenses for the year as it's typically around 30% for my line of work (I declared 15%)....where in the world will the tax officer wants to help you pay less taxes!? ❤
What makes you think the IRAS officer purely wants to help you reduce YOUR taxes? Perhaps they are seeing if they can justify reducing the default expense of EVERYONE in this line of work, i.e. all freelancers from 30% to 15% going forward. As an accountant or auditor, we always have to analyse from all ALL angles and understand something in order to implement it across board, so perhaps IRAS needs justification from you to increase the "recommended" expense percentage for everyone. So stop thinking of only yourself. For many people, their business expenses could even be 50% to 2000% or even more of their revenue, depending on whether they are a start up and how aggressively they want to expand their business to decide how much to reinvest in their business , vs if they have been established for many years with much higher revenues and lower investment expense %. It is normal for us to question whether or not a figure is too high or too low. We do not only ask questions when it is not in our favour.
This man is god send for mankind , wonderful for the world to have more of him around
@TimmyT-ri5lo he's hot!
It always take a foreigner to truly appreciate how good Singapore is... Great insights from Dr. Muscle! 👍🏻
It would be great if some of the Sinkies here can be wise and learn to take a page or two from what the foreigners see.
@@retrobot2549 yeah man....
@@retrobot2549are you a Singaporean? If you are, why degrade yourself by calling Singaporeans "Sinkies"?
@@jojoc3861 Don't get me wrong. What I meant is that I don't wanna associate myself with "Sinkie" as like you said...Sinkies are ppl who downgrade themselves. Singaporean is Singaporean, sinkies is sinkies. There is a difference.
HIs explanation of the ecosystem in Singapore is the best narrative I have ever heard on why Singapore is the place to be if you want to make an impact! Exciting times ahead for Singapore with the guard change with the new prime minister. A forward looking society with much promise. Just need the cost of living to come down substantially. Great interview Max! One of your best topics covered.
When a place is good it attracts people. More people make costs go up. There are only two ways prices come down, either technological breakthroughs making things cheaper or the place becomes worse causing people to leave.
Yes, cost of living has to be addressed!
@@Trezkercost of living has risen after Covid and the Ukraine war. Singapore is not the only country experiencing it.
There is a great institution in Sge. It's called the Central Provident Fund (CPF). It helps the average citizen buy a flat, save for hefty medical bills, save for retirement etc.
The CPF has uplifted the lives of ordinary citizens in Sge.
I Think as expat parent staying in singapore, you as a parent do not have to worry your children walking in the streets at 3am in the morning
Wait I'm a citizen born here do I have to worry about my child walking in streets 3am?
Wait.. why is my child walking around at 3am in the morning?
To test how safe Singapore streets are at 3 am?
Er don't let minors walk outside at 3am la lol
What marcus refers to is our children, no matter the age. Certainly, he is not referring to a child.
this guy is inspirational
After having moved to Siwtzerlnad, I feel this is somewhat similar to Singapore. A very safe place for families, and stable laws, and taxes,. You can call the government easily and get help, very easily. So refreshing to see that.
新加坡🇸🇬是全世界的榜样，这是人类社会和国家该有的样子。
太小了啦。没地方了啦。中国土地大不是更好😂。
@@Darklightwithlight Why are you so fixated on size? Efficiency and size are not mutually exclusive.
@@Darklightwithlight 我说的是社会发展方面的成功
I am gratefull to be a Singaporean.
Singapore is the closest you get to a utopia. I strongly believe this
I agree! When I watched the CNA documentary on the illegal immigrants walking the line to the US, I’m reminded of how blessed I am to live in safe and stable Singapore. There is no perfect country but in my heart, Singapore is as close to perfection as we can ever get.
Let's make Singapore a better place
HOW MUCH BETTER ....
.SPORE ALREADY REACHED EXCELLENCE ❤❤❤
@@VICTORIAFORSSby not allowing blacks in the country
@Bigsmallcountry: To make Singapore Better!!!!! STOP COMING!!!
@@RobL-ej3es you have to tell yourself that, not to Singapore citizens. 🤣
Wow! The best episode so far. I have always been grateful to be Singaporean and living here but listening to Dean has driven home much more clearly why this is one of the greatest, if not THE greatest place to live.
I am always grateful and proud to be Singaporean!!!
ya quite typical of singaporeans haolian
@@aquakey9834 so either you are not a Singaporean,sour grapes or you are Singaporean,but dont deserve to be Singaporean ...ungrateful but take all rbe govt subsidies!!
@aquakey9834 if you are Singaporean,you are so very ungrateful...you take all the benefits from the govt and criticize other people who don't share your view,you really don't deserve to be Singaporean ...if you are not Singaporean, then you are just jealous
@aquakey9834 typical of ungrateful Singaporean,that is if you are Singaporean,if you are not than you are just jealous!!
I love my Country Singapore ❤, no matter.if you think the other side is greener is your Choice😊
Very handsome professor with good body and personality. we need more people like him in the world.
Hmm…
Shallow
This is a good time to judge a book by its cover. I would definitely take health advice from this doctor. He is an amazing example of good health.
@@sara.cbc92 erunda
Been enjoying your content for awhile now and as a Singaporean, we do take some of these for granted and your videos showcasing pov on how my country works is a great reminder how lucky we are to an extend. Subcribed!
Security and peace of mind is real in spore and somehow japan. Live abroad long enough then do people realise rules play big part in public saftey. Spore has minimal public nuisance and very reliable laws. Whats written in ink is actually true, doesnt really play out in many countries.
yeah you pay for that, its not cheap
@@woffydo . U expect Everything Free????? If there s a country is cheap, why don't U Move there Immediately!!!!!! so there will be less crowed here!!
what an amazing guest. Loved the insight and his energy especially.
Thanks Max for this video...i learned alot of positive health tips from this gentleman from US...always appreciate your innovative podcast.
This is the best and most helpful interview that Max has done. The health part is what I'm trying to achieve, doing the 16/8 fast, which is very doable. Some things which I didn't think it's possible for me, such as drinking kopi-o kosong, I'm doing it. I never even like coffee in the first place. 😀 But kopi-o kosong is very drinkable now, not my favourite I admit. But adding a little unsweetened oat milk, it's been my go-to beverage now. Like he said baby steps with small habits. Every small healthy habits we acquire, it's a win. Just have a series of small wins and it becomes something great, for our bodies.
Fantastic interview. Obviously the interviewee is an expert in bio-hacking, who is happy to share his insights into healthy living with the audiences.
Prof's credentials looks impressive on the NUS website. Great sharing. Another nice one Max!
Thanks for sharing all these strengths of Singapore 🇸🇬 🙏🙏🙏
U.S. is not spending as much as it should on its own infrastructure. In comparison, Singapore has definitely done miles better.
America is bigger than LA. I’m in Orlando and it’s a great place to live.
This is the 2nd video I watched.. Very interesting, Thank u Max Chernov for making all these videos! And in my 54yrs, this is the first time I heard expatriate speaks of my country, I feel very blessed.❤❤❤
when i was studying in the US, doing taxes was the single most painful, dubious and tedious process. no one explains how to do the HUGE stack of paperwork, and if u get even 1 small thing wrong, they can come after you. it was very nerve-wrecking and took me over 2 weeks to do the paperwork. and their tax is crazy high, with multiple levels - federal, state, county, alien (that's what they call foreigners), medical (which i couldn't use but had to pay). came up to about 40% of my student work income. Singapore tax is amazing. just log in, check if correct, then done!
he is the biggest scientist i have ever seen =D
I've wanted to live in Singapore since I was a teen but have so far never been able to find a job there. I will keep dreaming, I guess. 😅 Viva Singapore! 🇸🇬
Dean Ho is professional yet spiritual person... Amazing! 😊
Well...... can't complain..... Singapore is so far so good as i was born in 1962.... still.... good
Max, thabk you so much for sharing this interview. So so valuable, all of it!!
I bet guys like him aren’t on tinder 😅how can someone meet someone so inspiring and smart like him ?
I think a lot of Americans of Chinese and Indian/South Asian background will love and succeed in Singapore
As long as you’re not big headed / an asshole, you’re good
Good for you, I too need to move and live in Singapore better life
This is one of the better interview so far....
Most foreigners who settle in Sge appreciate Sge government. Only disgruntle, shallow- minded citizens criticize the government and think the opposition parties can do a better job!
Worker party! Worker party!
I fully support a multi party Parliament with PAP on the helm as it provides a much vibrant discussions than group thinking. The opposition is there to check on PAP as I never trust a self-audit body/organization or "ownself check ownself" reasoning. It is healthier & better for Singapore moving forward.
@@yangguo17 The workers' party has lost all credibility since Low TK left. Re the Reesah scandal. And the attack on gov online! They only make it more difficult for the ruling party to strengthen Sge's survival and prosperity. The kind of opposition party that was doing a good job checking the government was SDP under Chiam ST but sadly it's gone! Let's see what Jamus Lim can do...he's so long winded!
@@jasmineteo9883 That is subjective since you are pro PAP from your statements, I am not surprised. PAP has its own bad sheep sleeping in Parliament as well and corruption case going on for a former Cabinet Minister, S. Iswaran. It is alright as Singaporeans just wanted a better Singapore, regardless of which political party they support. That is the beauty of a democratic society, isn't it?
@@yangguo17
The ruling party punishes its own members for offences...they don't spare their own.
Sge is such a small country without natural resources and surrounded by neighbours that just want to thump Sge down! How did it become first world from third world in one generation? It's a miracle!
Very fascinating interview clip. I am enticed by the neutral perspectives of foreigners from all walks of life towards SG that I hardly realized being 26 years here as PR. SG work culture has been well-known as long hours pressure cooker to the outside world. Great job done to illuminate more on SG, for the evolving aspects in wider spectrum.
It's akin to self-checkout at the supermarket. The government trusts that you fill in the information correctly.
Indivual income tax account for $15.5 billion of the total $68.6 billion in tax earning. Unless you have to pay 6 digits worth of income tax, a few dollars off isn't a big deal.
I really enjoy Max Chernov's interviews.
Most Singaporean(-born) workers are like what you experienced. I concur with your video.
Dean is inspirational
Superb interview Thank You , Prof Dean Ho
Excellent interview!
❤🤗 make Singapore you and your family’s home!
Xou can check out any time you like,
but you can never leave
That is why we are no longer Americans; we are Proud Singaporeans now!
Great content. I also eat only one meal a day and do yoga for an hour every single day. It's great, never felt better
Love your interviews, Max
Singaporeans don’t care how riches u are. Only need u do respect each other👍
Yes even our poorest are in better living conditions than the pooresr countries. Be thankful❤
I like this guy his an amazing hope to listen to him again next chat..❤
i dont even spend 5min doing taxes. everything is automated. i own 1 business as a side hustle that is self-run already and am also an employee in a MNC. (i just declare to my company that i have a non conflicting business and that's it). all my taxes are automated by IRAS and the company i work for
Excellent interview. ❤
I deal with Msia Customs.. and they treat u like shit, they made mistake, they dont admit. then i deal with SG customs, they apologised 3 times for their errors....told my colleague in MY she said, this is Msia customs.. they r the boss...
Wow he gave some great advice
Thanks for this!
I love this interview but there is a high pitched noise in the background of some parts and it’s really annoying me 😢
NICE another awesome interview!!!
This interview made me feel so guilty over eating all the roti prata, chicken curry, char kway teow, prawn mee and all that hahahaha!!!!!!!!
That workout and diet regime takes great discipline. i only maintained my own for about 9 months before i strayed off hahaha!!!
I was born in Singapore ,no doubt I keep complaining how boring my country.Even the malls are selling the same thing.But 1 thing I'm really appreciate Safety.
Generally Singapore still better than lot of places, because here all kind of nationality that respect each other. Only house too expensive. Rest is alright and places with good security for public safety as well health care.
By fact if you are fasting minded person the best fasting is from sunrise to sunset and fast on alternate date. The best and nothing can compete that.
My family supposedly come from germany. Singapore look like good country.
A very knowledgeable sharing session! Learnt about from the wise sharing
Oh he is professional in healthy eating and gym.
Ha food in SG suffers the island syndrome, where it has to import all the food. So like UK food quality cannot be healthy, as fresh vegetables are really hard to transport. It's not really something SG has neglected on, but rather a fundamental challenge
There's a high-pitched buzzing sounds in the background as you speak. Perhaps there is something wrong with your mic. When the guest speaks, the audio is fine.
Because no country in the world want him. 👏👏👏👏
People don't realise this as a single or couple and mainly Retiree is fantastic. Young family bring up kids not so good.
I bet there's so many Americans feeling sorry for him right now that he gave up his right to carry a gun absolutely everywhere he goes to protect himself from all of the dangers that don't exist in Singapore. I just know that there's Americans in the comments wondering how he deals with life now that he doesn't have the right to summarily murder every single person who knocks on his front door without prior warning/notice.
Nah just you.
This is a very simplistic and unrealistic opinion of the US. It is like saying living in Japan must feel like an Anime and in Singapore you must go to prison for chewing gum.
Apples and oranges. Unlike Singapore, the U.S. has millions of released felons, criminal illegals, ferals from the African continent (the 13/65), violent gangs, and uncaught murderers (the estimate is over 250,000 unsolved murders) roaming the streets. In the U.S., you are at risk and living dangerously every minute ... as the 6 o'clock news will tell you daily.
I don't see the point of comparing Singapore with the US. It's like comparing Sweden with Nigeria.
In all fairness you also need some money in the bank account. It would be a different story if you had to wait on tables for $10 an hour.
Thing is, if you come from America to anywhere in the world, you are already privileged by way of currency power, so take your pick!
Spore now everything is fully developed n for foreigners they will said is VG but not for sporeans
Well, when it come to efficiency, keep in mind that Singapore is a city state.
Not everything is size matters, is about the system.
Keep in mind also that there are more than a hundred countries with smaller population than Singapore.
@@jweeping No, there aren't.
@@Xunxunism NO ? This show how narrow your knowledge and kind are. 😭😭
Singapore is efficient and successful in spite of her size and not because of it. Otherwise, she wouldn't be called an economic 'miracle'.
Great tips for fasting and exercising.
Singapore good government.
You chose right 🎉
One word about Singapore Lee Kwon yu sp
appreciate what you have is so easy to be bias.
Simple ! Singapore is not dragged back by the leftist, cultural destroying woke culture. You are rewarded for your hard work by keeping more of your earnings, I wouldn't mind living in Singapore if given a choice !
yep lol here in australia. if you make a mistake, straight away they'll assume it was on purpose and malicious and they'll fine you. no opportunity to help you correct it. sometimes people do it wrong! and that's ok!
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Filing taxes is a big stress in the States. I had to save receipts throughout the year and think of ways to offset my tax. Here in Singapore its all done by the govt. Just click the portal and its there.
Of course which expat doesn’t wanna live here when the currency is strong and taxes are low…
PAP Forever!
I d😢understand why so many Singaporeans r obsessed with migrating to Australia
some people want something new and fresh. maybe nicer wheather too
Australian and NZ public services are not bad. Taxes are straight forward too. And the children don't have the pressure and stresses that the Asian education system imposes.
They don’t understand how lazy everyone is there. Nothing works.
Because they want freedom and not be controlled by an authoritarian regime which Singapore factually is.
Cos they wrong want their children to learn Chinese