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  • @karengong8309
    @karengong8309 11 месяцев назад +17

    Great video covers everything, appreciate it very much. My husband and I plan to retire in 10 years and our goal is to stay half time in KL and half time in the US. We recently purchased a condo in KL.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад +2

      This sounds great!
      I would do that for sure

    • @paulburton3666
      @paulburton3666 7 месяцев назад +3

      Suggestions for condo complexes and best areas of KL?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@paulburton3666 you purchased a condo , you could start a channel about life in KL !

    • @imanmanimanman7667
      @imanmanimanman7667 3 месяца назад

      Condo in KL 😮😮😮

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +31

    Brother, you still can get dental services in malaysia. Malaysia is the no 1 country for medical tourism. No need to go to thailand unless you are already there.

    • @kcc66
      @kcc66 Год назад +1

      true

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +5

      Yes true
      I see good hospitals dental and clinics here

    • @kimmie5861
      @kimmie5861 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thailand is cheaper. They have very good cardio doctors.

    • @tashieenclonar5562
      @tashieenclonar5562 6 месяцев назад

      Which is cheaper kuala lumpur or Bangkok

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 6 месяцев назад

      @tashieenclonar5562 by March 2024 there will be increase in sales tax in hotels. So not sure how it will affect cost here vs cost in thailand. Too early to say. However the bank rates OPR did not change. This did not affect borrowing cost.

  • @ozzymick1431
    @ozzymick1431 Месяц назад +1

    Great presentation. I was born in Malaysia many many moons ago and am considering retiring back in Melaka, my birthplace.
    I was impressed with the park you were walking through, picturesque and clean.
    One thing you left out was the weather. How's the humidity?
    Anyway, thanks again for your fair and accurate presentation. The Malaysian Tourist Board may even offer you a key role in one of their promo vids!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Месяц назад +1

      Oh that would be cool
      Yes I’m visiting Penang soon
      I think a little cooler climate ?
      Looking forward to it
      Make money in the west
      Retire in the east
      (Shhh, that’s a video title coming soon ) haha

  • @johnsmith9246
    @johnsmith9246 3 месяца назад +3

    You don’t have to convince me how beautiful Kuala Lumpur is, I have visited it many times. You also don’t have to convince me how relatively cheap it is to live there compared to other developed countries. However, the elephant in the room that you seem to be missing, is the visa requirements that allows a person to “retire” in Malaysia. Malaysia does have a retirement visa for noncitizens, called MM2H, Malaysia My Second Home, however, unfortunately, the recent changes have made it too restrictive, at least, in my own case, to take advantage of your excellent suggestion.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  3 месяца назад +1

      It can be rough for sure. I even think Asian countries will make it harder for westerners to retire or even stay in their country longer.
      The reason is western countries are falling into chaos. Asia does not need them. Asian countries are growing so well year over year.
      I’ll take my 30 to 90 days tourist visa
      It’s safe
      And I like to move around haha :-)

  • @kintho1
    @kintho1 9 месяцев назад +5

    I am also retired but a Malaysian living in Malaysia. I have known many expatriates from Europe, and UK mainly. Most have been here for ages and they all say, although they get paid well over here, they cannot retire back in their own country.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  9 месяцев назад

      I understand
      I make enough in retirement to live overseas
      The US has become so expensive

  • @samkeino6810
    @samkeino6810 4 месяца назад +3

    Just stumbled across your channel. You have a very pleasant disposition and delivery style! Best of luck!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you
      This feedback is important to me

  • @amrimd73
    @amrimd73 Год назад +7

    Your video is peaceful & educational

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +3

      I’m so happy to read this
      I’m glad you found peace in the video
      :-)

  • @andes1784
    @andes1784 5 месяцев назад +3

    Im visiting KL every year and love the culture and foods and people are so friendly. I’m ready to b retired there in next few years. Can’t wait

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      Sounds good!
      I’m heading there this year again

  • @xiaomashitu
    @xiaomashitu 8 месяцев назад +5

    Welcome Retire in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia =)

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much
      I hope to return next year again

  • @4flyguyeli
    @4flyguyeli Месяц назад +1

    I can’t wait to get rid of my car in Las Vegas. One of the highest car insurance areas in the country. Insurance company informs me that if I cancel my insurance and sell my car that, if I purchase a car in the future that my insurance rates will skyrocket because I will be considered an uninsured motorist. My car insurance rates will be as though I am a brand new 16-year-old driver. Unreal! Liability only insurance on a subcompact five-year-old car is currently $1200 per year with a perfect driving record.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Месяц назад +1

      Oh my I totally understand
      I was told that too
      Goodness they get us don’t they? Haha
      Any family that can use it while you are gone ?

  • @zthde
    @zthde 4 месяца назад +3

    Absolutely brilliant information on your video 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕💕💕👍👍👍

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  4 месяца назад

      Thank you :-)
      I’m looking forward to returning to Malaysia this year !

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi Год назад +5

    Thank you for this video. Wonderful. The cost of living is a very interesting topic. KL is a good place to stay, but the higher cost of living is creeping in Malaysia.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +3

      I understand
      My guesthouse is $450 a month all utilities and WiFi
      That’s incredible

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi Год назад +2

      @@RetireandGo Incredible. 😀

  • @J-Young_photography
    @J-Young_photography 6 месяцев назад +2

    I do take public transport most of the time I go KL, but it has limited to the center area, to enjoy the real Malaysia you do need a vehicle, especially when going to say Cameron Highland, Genting Highland to cool down after a hot week. food is cheap anyway, especially if you take the local food and fruits. I would suggest one stay near one end of a subway or light-rail station and own a car if possible, make sure there is market or supermarket around, and have a good park around. Then you can enjoy your retirement there.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      I’m heading back there this year
      I love Malaysia

  • @vwchan841
    @vwchan841 11 месяцев назад +7

    One thing that you could have touched on is the cost/need for a visa in order to stay in Malaysia long term. Currently, the MM2H requirements are high but there is hope that the rules will be relaxed some. That might be something you may want to talk about in another video since you did not mention how you are doing it.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад +2

      Yes long term visas can be complicated true
      I only travel on arrival visa
      30 to 90 days depending on the country
      I will look for a long term retirement destination in my 60s though

  • @CourageToVoyage
    @CourageToVoyage Год назад +3

    Visiting Malaysia this week. Love to have a coffee if you're still there this weekend.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад

      Oh you are traveling through Malaysia
      Are you in KL as well ?

  • @samraj3179
    @samraj3179 Год назад +19

    Very nice comparison of expenditure and cost comparison between the USA and Kuala Lumpur. If you live outside the city centre, rental would be much cheaper. You do spend well on food in Malaysia, even enjoying your meal with a beer. Boose is very very expensive in Malaysia compared to neighbouring countries due to the heavy tax (referred to as sin tax). Very often heard phrase amongst travellers, "Work in Singapore, Live in Malaysia and Party in Thailand".

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +4

      I like that saying !
      I would love that life absolutely haha
      The cost of living is so nice here
      And great food choices
      Prices
      Nice locals

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes I like this plan haha
      That’s a good set up

  • @suzykalai
    @suzykalai 9 месяцев назад +3

    Hi…thank you so much for this very informative video. Appreciate your time. This was very useful. I live in Houston Texas and thinking of retiring in Malaysia. This video was very helpful. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  9 месяцев назад

      I am visiting Dallas right now for the holidays
      My dad lives here
      I enjoy Texas so much
      I think you will enjoy Malaysia
      It’s the new .. New York haha
      The big city
      Modern
      But safe and well run !
      Have a great day

  • @luckyguy71
    @luckyguy71 6 месяцев назад +3

    Retirement to Malaysia from a western country very contradictory - the actual living costs in Malaysia are quite inexpensive compared to the United States but the cost of the MM2H Visa is really high. A person has to show that they have a monthly income of over $8,000.00USD as well as a reserved account of at least 500,000 ringgit ($108,283), 2 million ringgit ($433,135) or 5 million ringgit ($1,082,837) based on three tiers - Silver, Gold and Platinum. Most retired Americans who are receiving $8,000. a month might as well just stay in the USA or find another country with easier visa access.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад +3

      No long term visas for me
      I just stay 90 days on arrival
      Then I’m on to the next low cost country
      Best way to spend a decade

    • @Chris-dw6cu
      @Chris-dw6cu 3 месяца назад

      Yes the mm2h costs are totally out of whack with real cost of living here. It is an obvious money grab by the a Malaysian government..has nothing to do with the real monetary needs of an expat living here

    • @getsmartpaul
      @getsmartpaul Месяц назад

      Hi, didn’t see the $8000 monthly income requirement. Is it on the official Mm2h website? Thanks

  • @pg618
    @pg618 11 месяцев назад +4

    You can also have your clothing tailored in Hoi an Vietnam and the round-trip ticket from Kuala Lumpur to danang is less than $100.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад

      That is great
      I like having custom clothes for my travels
      I will be making more before next year

  • @jannieabdullah7837
    @jannieabdullah7837 Год назад +5

    Whichever city in Malaysia but especially in Penang Ipoh Kuala Lumpur or Selangor state, these are the best places to retire.... you are apply for MM2H park yourself here and spend some time travelling around the nearby countries....Malaysia is multiracial and you will find easy communication and friendly people....
    You can also ask Andrew Taylor of his experience living in Malaysia

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад +2

      I want to visit Penang next trip to Malaysia

    • @garyzies3486
      @garyzies3486 7 месяцев назад +1

      most people cannot afford a MM2H visa....Fixed deposit of $250,000? Minimum monthly income of nearly $9,000? Wow!

  • @Tube152525
    @Tube152525 Год назад +7

    Try to venture to a couple of locations within Malaysia, such as, Taiping, Ipoh, Langkawi, Malacca, Cameron Highlands, Cherating, Penang, Kota Kinabalu. Would also suggest that you try Airbnbs, as their pricing is quite close to what you're paying for the hotel and the accommodation is expected to be better in terms of comfort.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +3

      I want to go to Penang next true
      The next time through Malaysia

    • @Tube152525
      @Tube152525 Год назад +1

      @@RetireandGo , wonderful Chris

    • @Chris-dw6cu
      @Chris-dw6cu 3 месяца назад

      What do you recommend among those places as the easiest and fastest to get to from KL? Which have the most peaceful environment? KL is too chaotic noisy and fast paced for me

  • @paktravel2990
    @paktravel2990 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks 4 the info.. ❤

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Месяц назад

      You are most welcome
      Have a great day :-)

  • @glenmore100
    @glenmore100 6 месяцев назад +1

    I am planning to visit Malaysia this summer, and it is good information for retiree.❤❤❤

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      That’s great ! You will really enjoy Malaysia!

  • @marvbordello6047
    @marvbordello6047 2 месяца назад +1

    Kuala Lumpur is a fantastic city, I think you would like Penang also :)

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  2 месяца назад +1

      Yes true
      I’m going to try Penang later this year

    • @marvbordello6047
      @marvbordello6047 2 месяца назад

      @@RetireandGo It's sort of like a mini KL but with ocean breeze as an added bonus :)
      lots of beautiful old buildings, great food (of course), you can do your morning walk in and around Penang Hill. Easy connection via train to Bangkok/KL.
      I think I will retire there eventually, got a couple of decades to go yet :)

  • @realpropertymangement7640
    @realpropertymangement7640 11 месяцев назад +4

    Always enjoy and learn from your vids. I'll be rolling into BKK from the States in about 10 days. Down to Pattaya to visit a friend, then an open agenda (due diligence) road trip down through Hua Hin and PKK. Hope to be doing the nomad retired expat thing within the next year. Really appreciate your personal perspective on it! 👍😊

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад

      Oh that’s great!
      I love the BKK and Pattaya areas
      I’ll be back there later this year as well

  • @hjsayuti7966
    @hjsayuti7966 3 месяца назад +2

    good info on comparing between those two places

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  3 месяца назад

      Thank you
      Have a great week !

  • @georgeschahoud7160
    @georgeschahoud7160 8 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks a lot for this wonderful video

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  8 месяцев назад

      You are most welcome
      I hope your weekend is going well

  • @DanielFernandez-jv7jx
    @DanielFernandez-jv7jx 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much! This is very helpful. I have been thinking about retiring in Malaysia. I would love to hear more about healthcare and insurance. Blessings!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  2 месяца назад

      Yes I need to do more on healthcare true

  • @twinflowerfioretta
    @twinflowerfioretta Год назад +1

    Aloha ! You have for sure a good Life ! Love it how you show all counting things you enjoy with low costs -that`s a great remarcable fact👍🙏Thanks alot, nice walking again🤩

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much
      I hope my information inspires you and many to retire overseas

  • @rosliromasarms2111
    @rosliromasarms2111 10 месяцев назад +6

    Alhamdullilah Syukur... Malaysia is Most Affordable County at SE Asia... Subhanallah...

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  10 месяцев назад +3

      It is quite amazing
      I paid 16 dollars a night for my room in Kuala Lumpur
      It had WiFi, all utilities included

  • @zemehretweldemariamandehai6697
    @zemehretweldemariamandehai6697 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow Wonderful thank you, It is very very important that you show us like this in detail my next trip after Japan is Vietnam.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      Yes true
      Enjoy Japan and Vietnam!

  • @jasonmitchell432
    @jasonmitchell432 6 месяцев назад +1

    Just discovered your channel with this video! Love your insights! I’m beginning to look at making this sort of transition in the next couple years (I want to work where I’m at for at least a couple more). Kuala Lumpur is rising on my list of possible destination options.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад +1

      Do 90 days in Kuala Lumpur and check it out
      I’m heading back there soon

  • @walaaa4779
    @walaaa4779 4 месяца назад +1

    The wisest advise for living overseas. I recommend walking with good supportive tennis shoes (I use New Balance, Hoka and Asics for extra wide feet), not a clog type of shoes (I think I saw that is the type you have in this video). I had lower back surgery and my orthopedic surgeon said to invest on good shoes for your feet and back. Clog type is not supporting the back side of your feet. Thanks for the great advise. It's useful for me who is retiring in less than a year.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  4 месяца назад

      I agree about the shoes
      So important

  • @1kkkei
    @1kkkei 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your very informative video,I can share this video to all of my friends without explain to them why I want to retire in Malaysia.I live in Dallas Tx more than 30 years .I love Dallas ,Dallas have 4 seasons and costs of living not too high compared with other states but for retirement ,I totally agree with you ,Malaysia is a good choice. I am moving next month to Malaysia too but still waiting for there MM2H program now only can stay back and forward to keep me live there. Thank you again for your wonderful video.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      My dad lives close to you
      Arlington
      I like that area
      Yes travel to Malaysia and for sure tell your friends
      We need to be ambassadors

  • @syedidrus90
    @syedidrus90 Год назад +3

    you should go take a walk to Kampung Baru and try malay food there..its cheap and tasty too

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      Oh nice
      I appreciate the information
      So many good foods in Kuala Lumpur

  • @MsOceanstar
    @MsOceanstar 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow! You have just talked about a life style that i want to do! Sell my house in Colorado and move to Asia!. I am longing more and more for the tropics! No regrets on just meeting you now but also wish i had jotted over to Penang last year when i did Thailand and Vietnam! I had the choice to renew my Thailand visa in Penang, but i went to Vietnam instead to do that. Traveled some in Vietnam and returned to Thailand to fly back to the US.
    I am coming to the conclusion that i need a English speaking country, or Chinese. To get around and not being too frustrated figuring things out is a good approach for retirees. So being more strategic going overseas at my age of 77 is smart! If it is adventure still, i am game- I love living in foreign countries away from the US every so often! I was in Penang, and Singapore , Bali and other neighboring countries for a year in the early 90’s. I remember the food well in Penang,,,so gooood! And i had spent time in Mexico beach towns. Your home country of Hawaii is familiar to me. And being a creative free spirit, young at heart type and healthy enough lady, i still want to try to live in Asia, preferably near the ocean. Staying put and not being a tourist and mingle with locals and expats would be just perfect . The hotel room situation if it is a nice spacious size would just be great! Could i communicate with you privately? Thank you👍❤️🙏

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  4 месяца назад

      I appreciate this great comment
      You are moving in the right direction
      Yes, I sold, invested, grabbed a backpack and left the US
      It saved me in money and mental health
      You have great overseas experience already !

  • @positivelyserena
    @positivelyserena 8 месяцев назад +2

    Retired?! But you don't look like a retiree! Kudos

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you !
      I am trying to stay healthy

  • @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm
    @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good stuff and good times buddy! Enjoy!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  7 месяцев назад

      All the best to you
      Have a good weekend

  • @mingchan6300
    @mingchan6300 7 месяцев назад +3

    Can RETIRE AND GO or anyone else tell me in what park this video is made? It looks very nice. I live in KL , and I'm always on the lookout for parks and nature places to explore.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  7 месяцев назад

      you will find this park in KL, it has a Deer Park and a Bird Park in it. search for those and you will get there its huge too

    • @wanadnanmuhamad2820
      @wanadnanmuhamad2820 Месяц назад

      @@RetireandGobotanic garden ie Lake Garden.Another good one is Taman Tuju ie memorial park next to lake garden.Jungle trail in the city.Cycling also nice around the area.They have bicycle lane along the river in the city.

  • @vrod1a
    @vrod1a 9 месяцев назад +2

    Very nicely explained 👍

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much
      Are you considering retirement in Asia ?

    • @vrod1a
      @vrod1a 9 месяцев назад

      @@RetireandGo
      Not decided yet,

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman2869 11 месяцев назад +4

    Retiring in SEA is a great idea unless you want to spend more than a few months in one country. Many of the retirement or long-term visas are getting very expensive or more restrictive. I've been to 40 countries and love to travel but at this stage, I want a low-cost home base where I can go anytime I want.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад +2

      Good point
      Malaysia is at 90 days in arrival
      Throw in 30 days in Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Laos
      You can live cheap in Southeast Asia

    • @ronlombok
      @ronlombok 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@RetireandGoThat is what I try to suggest. But you beat me to it😂😂😂

  • @johchadow
    @johchadow 3 месяца назад +1

    I was in Hawaii recently, and it was hard to get a meal for under $20. I had one awesome local bento box meal for like $14 and it was a massive amount of food, enough for 2 really, but most places were a lot more expensive.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  3 месяца назад +2

      True
      Hawaii is pricey
      I can’t retire there

  • @h30202
    @h30202 Год назад +1

    I must say Lake garden is so beautiful. I am sorry about the fire in Lahaina. I hope your families and friends back home are not involved in the fire.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад

      Thank you very much
      Yes it was a terrible fire
      We have to live our lives while we can
      And tell our loved ones how much they mean to us

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman2869 11 месяцев назад +4

    I love Malaysia and hope to move back soon. I can do a digital nomad visa but I'm waiting to see the new MM2H visa requirements as I want to make Malaysia my home base. The high fixed deposit and monthly income of US$10K is too much. If I can't afford it, I might rent for 3 months at a time and then go elsewhere for 3 months. Rinse and repeat.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад

      I think this is a great plan
      I’m doing 30 days each country
      Just for now

    • @garyzies3486
      @garyzies3486 7 месяцев назад

      Seems like they don't want Cheap Charlie expats there. Requirements for long-term visas are skyrocketing all across SEA.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +5

    We do not hv great long term visa here(not yet). Currently youtubers apply for 'de rantau' digital nomad visa. I heard a new long term visa plan will soon be announced.

    • @Photojouralist123
      @Photojouralist123 Год назад

      I'm on MM2H currently must show an monthly income of USD$10K/month. Digital nomad visas are very difficult to get must be working for a publicly listed company.

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +2

      @Photojouralist123 I know several youtubers who have de rantau visa digital nomad. No you do not need to work for a listed company.

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад

      @@Photojouralist123 mm2h sarawak has lower requirement

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      90 days is perfect for me
      Then I move in to another country
      I will return to Malaysia many times

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +1

      @RetireandGo north Americans can get 6 months with 1 visa run. 9 months if they can manage 3 months at the year end visa run.

  • @aRVeesBlog
    @aRVeesBlog Год назад +1

    wow very helpful content friend

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      I’m glad you found the information useful :-)

  • @gosikh
    @gosikh 6 месяцев назад +1

    One more thing brother, I would love to see you learn a few local words especially thank you. It is such a good gesture.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      You are correct! I agree

    • @sushagni1933
      @sushagni1933 10 дней назад +1

      @@RetireandGo here are a few to stat you off - Thank you Terima Kaseh, Good Morning Selamat Pagi, Beautiful Chantek, Market Pasar, Eat Makan, Delicious Lazat

  • @MehmetDeveci09
    @MehmetDeveci09 Год назад +3

    When did you decide and make sure that you are ready for retirement? There is “Rule of 300”, most probably you already know. “If you have the amount which covers 300 times of your montly expenses, you can retire.” Did you apply this approach? Or you calculated the sum of dividends’ payments per month and your rental properties’ income?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      Hmm good question
      First I traveled to find out costs
      Then I reduced food and alcohol intake
      That gave me more income available
      Sold everything too
      Cars , items, things, storages haha

  • @user-et3gq8wk6d
    @user-et3gq8wk6d 7 месяцев назад +1

    Where is that hotel. I like how you do the presentation. Very clear. I am single and always travel alone. I like to keep costs down . Thanks again and I’ll be following you

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  7 месяцев назад

      It’s part of the red hotels brand
      Labor hotel
      Free WiFi and just fine for low cost travel !

  • @fajarh979
    @fajarh979 Год назад +1

    Welcome and enjoy your time in Malaysia. I'm commenting because you are the 1st Westerners i saw who wear long sleeve shirt strolling on a tropical climate city.😁

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +2

      Haha yes I understand
      I
      Love my linen
      So light and comfortable
      And protected from the sun
      It dries after the rain so fast haha

    • @jakemir558
      @jakemir558 9 месяцев назад

      😅😅😅

  • @nadzienka696
    @nadzienka696 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great information!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much
      I hope you have a good day

  • @ngkimngin5994
    @ngkimngin5994 7 месяцев назад +1

    In town center, you can take GoKL bus service to tour around KL city center with free of charge.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      Free of charge? I will look into this thank you !

  • @rebeccatan8
    @rebeccatan8 6 месяцев назад +1

    I am amazed that you can stand the heat and humidity walking around so much in Malaysia. 😮😂

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      It’s hot yes haha
      But I’m from Hawaii

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +2

    10 Ringgit per day is tourism tax usd 2.
    14 usd per day is damn good= 420usd per month. 2000usd to 3000 usd rental in hawaii is crazy.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      So true
      Expensive in Hawaii
      That’s why I can’t retire there

  • @walterbesio9615
    @walterbesio9615 4 месяца назад +1

    Very cool. How about socializing? Are you able to find people to hang out with?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  4 месяца назад +1

      Very good question
      I meet expats and I have made long term friends in Thailand and the Philippines
      You will gravitate to like minded expats
      In many cases they want to talk
      Is healthy too :-)

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +2

    The downside in malaysia is alcohol, it is expensive unless in tax free islands like:
    1. Langkawi
    2. Labuan
    3. Pangkor
    4. Tioman
    So we control our consumption for non muslims to keep expenses low for beers and wine.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      True, I found local whisky for under $5 though
      It’s rough haha
      But cheap

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад

      @RetireandGo local whiskey (good one), I recommend timah. Beers here are under license from Heineken. Brewed in malaysia : guinness , anchor, carlsberg. Tiger is singaporean beer.

  • @fuadarif4056
    @fuadarif4056 7 месяцев назад +3

    It’s funny when local Malaysian who likes to criticised the own country when travelling abroad soon realised how they miss home 😂

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      Malaysia is wonderful
      I think I will start living 90 days a year there starting in 2025

  • @louis20122
    @louis20122 Год назад +2

    It is so obvious to cost more to retire in the West. I prefer either Thailand or Malaysia for retirement. Probably Jomtien, Bangkok, Penang or KL.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад

      Great choices
      I want to visit Penang
      Hopefully either this year or next year

  • @JOHNHSMITH2
    @JOHNHSMITH2 Год назад +1

    Listening and liking

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      I’m very thankful sir
      Have a wonderful week

  • @angiegan4703
    @angiegan4703 11 месяцев назад +2

    Might be cheaper to get an AirBnb where you get the pool, gym, Wi-Fi, and others. The $2 might be for the tourist tax

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад

      Those amenities would be awesome for sure

  • @user-xh6eu4bd9c
    @user-xh6eu4bd9c 8 месяцев назад +1

    It wiukd be very nice except for the excessive heat. I notice no-one mentions that! Be prepared for skin complaints such as tinnia etc.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  8 месяцев назад

      Hmm yeah Southeast Asia is high humidity and heat true
      I will say the daily rain in KL felt so nice

  • @TheLucianoLeggio
    @TheLucianoLeggio Год назад +1

    If u guys still in Malaysia juz dont miss d Independance Day parade held at Putrajaya Malaysia administration capital....if u guys going thr to witness d parade try to go as early as u can coz all d public transport will be jammed pack with people....plus road closure will be start at 6am....so make sure u guys go early....d parade is on d 31st August 2023 this cmg thursday....

  • @gosikh
    @gosikh 6 месяцев назад +1

    Can you please recap the cost at the end? Safe travels! aloha!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      I’ll work on this yes
      I’m returning to Malaysia this year
      I’ll do cost recaps

  • @angiegan4703
    @angiegan4703 11 месяцев назад +1

    You get 90 days visa when you arrive. Travelling to other Asian countries including to Australia is cheap using the budget airlines. So you could travel to Thailand or Vietnam and re enter for another 90 days.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes true
      I’m thinking eventually set up a rotation in Asia
      KL would be there every year
      Thoughts ?

    • @angiegan4703
      @angiegan4703 11 месяцев назад

      @@RetireandGoThat would be the ideal way

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +2

    Good morning mr GI Joe (retired)

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад

      Haha :-)
      Good morning to you as well

  • @JayJay-lb6po
    @JayJay-lb6po 5 месяцев назад +2

    Yes my friend you had left, how good they speak English these countries, Laos and Malaysia ???🇲🇾

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      The restaurant and coffee shops and hotel workers know English

    • @wanadnanmuhamad2820
      @wanadnanmuhamad2820 Месяц назад

      Almost most Malaysian can speak or understand English.English language is taught in Malaysian schools

  • @shelluqskitchen5577
    @shelluqskitchen5577 Год назад +2

    Good vlog,the important thing is we dont have karen here😀😀

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +2

    KL may sound good to visitors , but for me retiring in ipoh, taiping will be nice.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад

      Tailing , interesting
      I need to visit so many more locations

    • @Tube152525
      @Tube152525 Год назад +1

      Malaysian here who has been an expat in Manila, Bangkok and Jakarta for more than 10 years. Currently back in KL and loving every second and I’m contemplating to move to either Penang, Ipoh or Taiping to retire, although my hometown is in Malacca. I would say Malaysia offers the middle ground compared to our neighbours in terms of congestion, traffic, pricing, etc.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад

      @@Tube152525 I want to visit Penang

    • @Chris-dw6cu
      @Chris-dw6cu 3 месяца назад

      @@Tube152525why not retire in Malacca? I am planning a trip there. I heard some say it is like penang but nicer?

  • @wandasanchez551
    @wandasanchez551 10 месяцев назад +1

    Keeping i on my radar.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  10 месяцев назад

      Please check it out
      Modern city and not dangerous like western cities
      It’s the new New York

  • @keepingitsimple88
    @keepingitsimple88 11 месяцев назад +1

    good video

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much
      Have a good week

  • @parsayektaparast285
    @parsayektaparast285 Месяц назад

    thanx for all your videos plz let me know how to access money to avoid costs such as money conversion and so on

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Месяц назад

      Yes of course
      Check out online banks that use no overseas atm fee cards
      This is the best way
      Travel Visa cards too
      No overseas conversion fees

  • @hamsahealinghands5423
    @hamsahealinghands5423 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi I’m 51 and looking to move with my 2 teenagers how does it work, not planning on working there. Early retirement I guess. In the process of selling my home. Enjoying your video so far

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      There are international schools
      You might find it interesting and educational for them !
      The particulars of moving with a family I do not know

  • @robertburns2223
    @robertburns2223 10 месяцев назад +1

    Aloha how goes it? Nice video. I like the sound of this. Planning to go there around the first of the year. I as well like to stay in hotels rather than Ab&b condos I like the social and better treatment. Could not find your video on hotel KL $14 a night can u send link. Thanks. Also I’m on TRT are there clinics and cost for some 411 if can can cannot cannot 😂 aloha I live in waimanalo

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  10 месяцев назад

      In KL look for the OYO network of hotels
      Cheap and central located
      Usually for the visiting labor forces
      I like the low key low cost stay
      Free internet too

  • @inameicucme
    @inameicucme 17 дней назад +1

    Great video! What is the visa type for American to retire in Malaysia other than the Second Home program(MM2H)?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  17 дней назад

      There are visas available
      Indonesia has a nice digital nomad visa now
      I use tourist visas because I fly around a lot for the channel

  • @williamwendling944
    @williamwendling944 Год назад +1

    The name of the hotel? I spent a month in KL in 2001 before 9/11, such a lovely place, incredible food choices. Plan to visit again soon.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад

      I’m staying in some guest houses for a great price
      They are low cost hotels for laborers
      Perfect for me

  • @jianxiong69
    @jianxiong69 6 месяцев назад

    One of the best bids on living in Malaysia. Very practical and informative.
    I'd like to know the name of that beautiful park you are walking in, please?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад +1

      Search bird park in KL
      Several parks together

  • @freeparticle5068
    @freeparticle5068 5 месяцев назад +1

    Malaysia is NOT cheap. I don't know why people lie! Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia are cheap at some extent. Housing in Malaysia is expensive in nice places ..m nor in remote poor areas... plus you need 100000 $ deposit atleast in a local bank !!!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      I found a room for $18
      Several options
      I’m returning this year
      I will Show more ok?

    • @freeparticle5068
      @freeparticle5068 5 месяцев назад

      @@RetireandGo What kind of room??

  • @vincentchin88
    @vincentchin88 11 месяцев назад +1

    Your ending dinner, can you see if they have Guinness or Marmite ribs. Try that.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад

      Oh my that sounds good for sure
      I would love some beer marinated ribs like that

    • @vincentchin88
      @vincentchin88 11 месяцев назад

      @@RetireandGo Usually they use a can of Guinness stout for it. Do you also go to PJ suburbs to stay?

  • @youtubetebie7799
    @youtubetebie7799 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yes and you can even start your own business if you are a hard working person

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад

      Yes true
      What kind of retirement business would you like to start?
      Tourism related ?

    • @youtubetebie7799
      @youtubetebie7799 11 месяцев назад

      @@RetireandGo I mean foreigners can start a business like restaurant, food stall, etc..as long as you are hard working because many did so already. Many Indonesians and Bangladeshis are actually bosses doing contractor works making lots of money.

    • @zazelskycrest2525
      @zazelskycrest2525 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@RetireandGo at klcc, there is few food truck which i see a caucasian uncle work there. I think australian. In the morning, from what I heard, he goes exercise, meditate, etc, in the afternoon, he work with the food truck owner selling food, until 3.30 pm, then he goes for a nap before doing other activities at night

  • @nedimyra
    @nedimyra 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice video.
    How about language? Will English work for most situations?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  3 месяца назад +1

      Oh yes
      I have no problem at all

  • @Monty_NSW
    @Monty_NSW 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice vid! What park (?) are you walking in this vid as I'm in KL for a month and evaluating things....especially my love of urban hiking destinations - thanks!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад +1

      Bird park
      Huge!
      They gave deer and large water areas too
      Walking it every morning

    • @Monty_NSW
      @Monty_NSW 6 месяцев назад

      awesome, that's tomorrow's plan! @@RetireandGo

  • @paulbabu7085
    @paulbabu7085 Год назад +1

    What about a residence visa? That's the first thing you should talk about.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +2

      Hmmm good idea
      I am on the beautiful 90 day arrivals visa
      Perfect

  • @WorkingNomad368
    @WorkingNomad368 6 месяцев назад

    Aloha, So you left one paradise (Hawaii) to another one, but Hawaii is extremely expensive, spend lot of time in Hawaii, and it is not a place you can retire, it’s a place just to visit, the out of state rich people have made it unaffordable. The rents in Hawaii are crazy, forget about buying, the prices are sky high. Mahalo for the video

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      I agree , housing in Hawaii was 2600
      In Asia I live for under 2000 complete
      It was a must do

  • @Photojouralist123
    @Photojouralist123 Год назад +4

    Living in Malaysia did you get your MM2H visa? Malaysia is not cheap but cheaper. Just got my renewal for MM2h, I had to deposit USD$150,000 in CASH in a bank fixed deposit .

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +2

      I am on visitor visa
      It’s 90 days
      So sweet
      Then I move on to another country to explore

    • @EverylittlethingStephane
      @EverylittlethingStephane 5 месяцев назад

      Do you get some interest on that money can you deposit usd or do you have to convert in rigit

    • @Photojouralist123
      @Photojouralist123 5 месяцев назад

      @@EverylittlethingStephane yes you get interest and must be in RM

  • @pipolebnene
    @pipolebnene 5 месяцев назад +1

    Who stays in a mini room as retirement? Realistic would be a normal apartment

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      To travel
      To save money
      To live a life worth living
      To see the world
      To experience new things
      To meet new people

  • @ChristopherUSA888
    @ChristopherUSA888 Год назад +1

    Thanks 🙏

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +1

    Your costing is very accurate

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  Год назад +1

      Oh thank you
      I am trying to give good numbers :-)

  • @Noh-JooHyun
    @Noh-JooHyun 6 месяцев назад +1

    You are so handsome and look young.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      Very kind of you
      I exercise and eat healthy to live and travel longer

  • @domanisarapeggio
    @domanisarapeggio 5 месяцев назад +1

    Gonna work hard so I can do the same bro!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад +1

      Excellent
      The works awaits you
      Keep us updated

  • @americanjulia
    @americanjulia 5 месяцев назад +1

    if I live 100 % out of USA and need health coverage what are the options?
    can you open a bank account locally ?
    how is the driving and traffic etc compare to suburbs of USA
    if a woman size 10 shoes can you find nice sneakers in that size
    how about buying to cook at home fresh fish , fresh veggies, fresh fruits, fresh eggs ? also if you dairy free is there any nut milk? is there open fresh market ?
    how about buying household stuff blender etc is there a lot bugs such as mosquitoeshow about weather which area has the best weather and do they are Natural disasters? what is the air quality?
    show us the bathroom does it have a bathtub or shower? bedit?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      I will be in Malaysia again this year
      I will show more rooms and prices
      The bathrooms
      Also some market video
      Lots of great fresh produce !

  • @magdalenechoy9126
    @magdalenechoy9126 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hmm, where is this park you are walking? It looks serene. Any mosquitoes?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  8 месяцев назад

      This park is right next to the main downtown area of KL
      There is a bird park and a deer park in it as well ! Incredible
      So peaceful to walk everyday

  • @ParisianThinker
    @ParisianThinker 5 месяцев назад +1

    WHAT ABOUT HEALTH CARE?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      $100 a month !
      Great coverage
      Get travelers insurance from several companies
      I’ll do more videos on it
      Dental in Thailand though

  • @monsoongirlnyc
    @monsoongirlnyc 5 месяцев назад +1

    That’s a gorgeous park. What’s the name of it?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      Search bird park
      It’s part of a larger park complex
      So nice !
      I’ll be in Malaysia this year again

  • @triciagiustra9911
    @triciagiustra9911 6 месяцев назад +1

    So glad I found your channel! Can you tell me how much prescription drugs cost in Malaysia? For example how much for a month supply of zolpidem tartrate (generic for the sleep medication Ambien 10mg)? Also I'm curious to know the cost of a visit to the doctor for a well visit like when you just need prescription refills. And what about a sick visit ? Thankyou!!!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 месяцев назад

      I know this medication and I have never found it over the counter anywhere in Asia unfortunately
      I like it for insomnia and air travel
      Overall prescriptions are cheap though

    • @triciagiustra9911
      @triciagiustra9911 6 месяцев назад

      @@RetireandGo No, zolpidem tartrate is not an over the counter medication. I was asking how much it costs for prescription medications in Malaysia. I'm seriously considering moving there. I've basically narrowed it down to three countries and all the research I am doing is making Malaysia look better and better!

  • @anoyakashi8775
    @anoyakashi8775 6 месяцев назад +1

    WHY NOT GOING TO CAMBODIA, CHEAPER STILL

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      True !
      Cambodia is great
      Check out my whole series on Cambodia

  • @robertwalters5654
    @robertwalters5654 3 месяца назад +1

    Transport pass for a month in kuala lumpur what would that cost

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  3 месяца назад

      Oh really? I like that !

  • @ezwansafri8006
    @ezwansafri8006 4 месяца назад +1

    I thought imran khan had moved to malaysia. Cheers.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  4 месяца назад

      Haha yes true :-)
      Have a wonderful day

  • @shunwilliams6180
    @shunwilliams6180 11 месяцев назад

    OMG amazing ❤❤❤

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  11 месяцев назад

      An incredible city! I would like to spend 90 days a year here

    • @shunwilliams6180
      @shunwilliams6180 11 месяцев назад

      @@RetireandGo Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video ❤❤❤

  • @alicehobbs2691
    @alicehobbs2691 5 месяцев назад +1

    what's the name of this park you are walking on this video?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      Perdana botanical gardens
      Really nice

  • @michaelshih8163
    @michaelshih8163 5 месяцев назад +1

    Cheap yes. But comfortable to retire in Malaysia? No. It is too hot and humid.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 месяцев назад

      It’s hot yes
      For sure
      But you will climatize to it
      And a room with AC is 500 a month !