I love your channel and it's so informative!! It's a very refreshing perspective to see my own country from a different point of view. Keep up the good work!
I realize this is 3 years old now, but I've found the Internet service in Penang to be excellent, and I've been going there frequently for 18 months now. My apartment is in Bayan Lepas.
I agree 100% . If you just want to live somewhere nice on a Tourist Visa KL, Malaysia is the place. If you want to live long term in Thailand you're going to need a ED Visa, Business Visa or be a qualified English teacher.
Hi.. it is always refreshing to get an outsider's perspective about your hometown. Thanks for sharing! Nice to know KL's good points...as locals we tend to focus on the negatives...
I think it's a moot subject. But if you're growing it for research, I don't think there's any harm as long as you don't indulge in it! Anyway, if you're bringing some into Malaysia, just make sure you declare them to the immigration and airport security just in case DON'T hide it. *Disclaimer: I don't guarantee any hassle-free later should you decide to bring the stuff with you!!!!!!!*
Hi.. What are the downsides according to locals? I intend to move there in about a month (from Algeria), and the biggest downside he mentionned - lack of bars - isn't a problem for me. Also, is it difficult to get shipping from China when you're new to the city?
SandMan89 It is!! I'm Malaysian and I noticed there are lots of immigrants from all over Asia working in Malaysia under several industries. We have people from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam, Middle East, and recently from Uzbekistan and South Korea. Other people from outside of Asia also work in Malaysia like Nigeria, UK and Australia but not as many as the mentioned countries.
This fellow is a racist person!!! Good looking (maybe...) but is rude and ego!!! How dare you say all the Asian is Idiot!! Have your parents told you to respect each other? OMG you really make shame of ur race and country or even your family to say that!!! Your account and profile will get viral if you continue to do that and if you want a lawyer letter please continue to do so, and we will happily to ask reporter and give you a interview, i believe maybe you will happy to do that so that you can let everyone know about you statement!!! I never insult you anything in this letter because i feel you are pity and i want to show you what is call "ASIAN EDUCATION" that you feel all Asian is no education. And the statement you say you don't like Asian and call us Idiot Asian, i will forgive you because i don't want to be a hater like you. Btw we are ready make a police report anytime, just in case you do anything and continue to insult others. God Bless you and STOP RACIST!!!
@@lkw8688 Yes I agree. That's why when I hear an East Asian talking down on whites I always think that he or she "make a shame" of their Mongoloid race and country.
L Kw .....what are you talking about?....when did he say those things of which you are accusing him?.....are you crazy?....I think you might be the racist, not him!
If you are an expat, or high net worth individual, then Malaysia is a great place to live. But for locals who work as a living earning local currency, life is a challenge.
You just tipped the scales by this video! I was offered a job just outside KL, I just couldn’t make up my mind if I should take it or hold out for something else where. Think I will do it!
Stargazer I lived in Bagkok for a year and if you avoid Koa San Road and Pat Pong, which are just two small areas in a huge city, I don't see what is 'wild' about it. I found it to be a very relaxing, friendly city to live in.
Cowboy towns in Siam, have guns without license can travel..🤠 They blew up their railways in between a couple of months.. Heavy polluted Chiangmai and BKK..
That might be the country for me as a Muslim who eats a stricter diet. As I dream of leaving my job for a slow digital nomad lifestyle, my questions are mostly about the food and the culture shock. I would probably find more people to hang out with in Malaysia than in Thailand. I find that as Americans or Europeans most DN do not have to wonder how they will be welcomed. But I do. Thank you for talking about the diversity. I do prefer a diverse country too. While I pray like Malays, I have more around Westerners.
malaysia is making it hard if you do back to back free 3 months stays . thay want you to join the mm2 program if over 50 years old . its expensive to set up + you have to put cash ? 30 k in there banks . and as a foreigner you can only buy over priced properties over 1m ringht . best to only stay 3 months ( camron hightland ) then 2 months in thailand ( get visa kullumpher or penang ) . then 4 months in camboda ( get 1 month ordernery visa then exstend 3 months when in camboda ) then get 3 months visa ( 90 bays ) to veatnam. if you want you could also go to laos ( . only 1 month visa available )
Expat in SEA here. I love KL/Malaysia for many of the reasons you've mentioned. How resilient do you think it will be in the long term though, particularly in light of how the government has handled the 1MBD scandal?
I am a big fan of Malaysia, and KL is an excellent city which I have visited more than once. Based on my own experience, one thing I must disagree with you is the quality of the internet. No matter where I have gone in this country I have found the internet to be awful. Having spoken to a few Malay people during my visits they seem to agree with my experience, although admittedly I wasn't staying in the higher end accommodation that you seem to have been staying in. I teach online and would love to stay longer in Malaysia, but because of the poor internet I can't. I spent a few months in Viet Nam and found the internet to be excellent. If someone here could prove me wrong I would be delighted.
Hi Gary, next time when you are visiting to Malaysia, try to sign up a 4G prepaid plan, personally, I would recommend you to sign up Hotlink 4G LTE prepaid plan. Hotlink 4G prepaid plan is one of the best internet coverage in Malaysia. They have 2GB (RM 30), 3GB (RM 38) & 5GB (RM 50) monthly plan or weekly plan. Try visit to www.hotlink.com.my/
Kuala Lumpur definitely have way better internet quality and speed over any city in Vietnam. Apartments covered by Time can go up to 100Mbps for around $30. The average is 10Mbps. Pretty weak in world standard nonetheless.
@@gornostai4ik_lol it's not for me, of course there are cool people and many tech or self development seminars but much more calm city compare to bkk, probably because of muslims, and much smaller, no I haven't been in Jkt. Singapore was awesome, obviously impossible in terms of visa lol
For me it's too hot. We spent 10 days in KL last May. We were either sweating outdoors or stuck indoors (mostly) with AC. I prefer it a bit cooler so we can enjoy being outside during the daytime.
Lizz Quain ...For some, it is the humidity. ...I grew up in places where the summer temperatures could reach the 40's Celcius, but the humidity was usually low....so, it was not much of a problem doing work or playing sports outside. However, Malaysia the temperature may be only 33 degrees C, but the humidity can be very high, so it can feel very oppressive....saps your energy....and make you sweat like crazy. If you don't do well in humidity then it might not be the place for you.
There are places in the highlands that you can stay affordably at lower temperatures in Malaysia. Try to check out Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands and Frasers Hill.
Great video!!! Just a few questions. As a digital nomad, do you get a work visa for Malaysia and also if I want to spend 12 months here, does the immigration mind if you leave and come back every 3 months? Thank you in advance :)
3:30 This is exactly what I said to my wife when I first visited KL in 2007: "You know the expression 'It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there'? Well, KL seems like it would be a nice place to live, but I really don't see any point in visiting there."
I found Malaysia preferable to Thailand, but if I'm right, Thailand has a preferential rate tax treaty with the U.S. for U.S. sourced dividend and interest income, making interest/dividend income suject to 15% higher tax in Malaysia (U.S. withholding tax is 15% with Thailand, 30% with Malaysia if my memory is right). This is the biggest negative for Malaysia, and as a person living of dividends/interest this is a major negative - anyone know a strategy to overcome this and still hold these investments?
Hi Andrew, we talk a quite a while ago and now I am a resident in Philippines as a US expat. I am retired and want to get back in trading currencies online. and setup up a foreign company in Lubuan. Your thoughts....
It would be best if you check with a tax account or lawyer in Lubuan for the best details. I found each part of Malaysia vary some in their laws for foreigners. Your business licence, premit and visa would have to process thru Lubuan or East Malayian government office not Kuala Lumpur government office. It Malaysia, but separate. I hope you know what I mean.
You have a cool style and work well on camera. I really like following peoples experiences in places I have been and also yet to experience. Appreciate the content you are making. If you have the time check out my channel. I will be following your journey. Peace.
Yeah.. the lollypop building is ugly. As a Malaysian, I do agree. Also, it's not actually the tallest per se, as they calculate height from sea level. Actually, structurally, if calculated from road level, the tallest is still twin Towers (but has been overtaken by the Merdeka 118, although still under construction). Merdeka 118 will be the second tallest in the world upon completion.
Malaysia is more 'harmonious' as the United States when it comes to race-relations because it's not a liberal democracy. The Malaysians of Chinese and Indians descent are treated like second-class citizens. If they speak up, the Malay politicians will wield the 'keris' (Malay traditional dagger) and warn the 'immigrants Chinese and Indians' (even though many of them have been there for more 4-5 generations) that they should 'remember their place as guests in the country'. That would never fly in the US.
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I love your channel and it's so informative!! It's a very refreshing perspective to see my own country from a different point of view.
Keep up the good work!
I realize this is 3 years old now, but I've found the Internet service in Penang to be excellent, and I've been going there frequently for 18 months now. My apartment is in Bayan Lepas.
Living in KL is great just make sure you don't earn in Ringgit Malaysia
I agree 100% . If you just want to live somewhere nice on a Tourist Visa KL, Malaysia is the place.
If you want to live long term in Thailand you're going to need a ED Visa, Business Visa or be a qualified English teacher.
I LOVED Penang, Malaysia
Hi.. it is always refreshing to get an outsider's perspective about your hometown. Thanks for sharing! Nice to know KL's good points...as locals we tend to focus on the negatives...
I think it's a moot subject. But if you're growing it for research, I don't think there's any harm as long as you don't indulge in it! Anyway, if you're bringing some into Malaysia, just make sure you declare them to the immigration and airport security just in case DON'T hide it.
*Disclaimer: I don't guarantee any hassle-free later should you decide to bring the stuff with you!!!!!!!*
haha yesss... but it's okay because who doesnt want a better life right?
Hi.. What are the downsides according to locals? I intend to move there in about a month (from Algeria), and the biggest downside he mentionned - lack of bars - isn't a problem for me.
Also, is it difficult to get shipping from China when you're new to the city?
@@nabilrise1551 we are pretty hostile btw races online. But fortunately, it doesn't spill onto the streets. 😁
@@calvyncraven1141 yep that's what I noticed there... People are cool on the streets 😁
"Malaysia: United States of Asia." Sounds legit. Even Malaysian flag is similar to US flag.
SandMan89 It is!! I'm Malaysian and I noticed there are lots of immigrants from all over Asia working in Malaysia under several industries. We have people from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam, Middle East, and recently from Uzbekistan and South Korea. Other people from outside of Asia also work in Malaysia like Nigeria, UK and Australia but not as many as the mentioned countries.
Of course Malaysia is a United States since its a Federation of 13 states!
This fellow is a racist person!!! Good looking (maybe...) but is rude and ego!!! How dare you say all the Asian is Idiot!! Have your parents told you to respect each other? OMG you really make shame of ur race and country or even your family to say that!!! Your account and profile will get viral if you continue to do that and if you want a lawyer letter please continue to do so, and we will happily to ask reporter and give you a interview, i believe maybe you will happy to do that so that you can let everyone know about you statement!!! I never insult you anything in this letter because i feel you are pity and i want to show you what is call "ASIAN EDUCATION" that you feel all Asian is no education. And the statement you say you don't like Asian and call us Idiot Asian, i will forgive you because i don't want to be a hater like you. Btw we are ready make a police report anytime, just in case you do anything and continue to insult others. God Bless you and STOP RACIST!!!
@@lkw8688 Yes I agree. That's why when I hear an East Asian talking down on whites I always think that he or she "make a shame" of their Mongoloid race and country.
L Kw .....what are you talking about?....when did he say those things of which you are accusing him?.....are you crazy?....I think you might be the racist, not him!
Malaysia can easily be as cheap if not cheaper than other parts of SE Asia once you get out of the ultra premium expat areas like Ampang, Bangsar, etc
If you are an expat, or high net worth individual, then Malaysia is a great place to live. But for locals who work as a living earning local currency, life is a challenge.
Why is it so challenging Azmi?
Aren't there good jobs for educated people?
Did you mention that almost everyone understands English around their capital city and in major cities?
English is widely used everywhere..it's a second language..
Your life is my dream. Happy trails. Thanks for sharing. ♡
You just tipped the scales by this video! I was offered a job just outside KL, I just couldn’t make up my mind if I should take it or hold out for something else where. Think I will do it!
You echoed my sentiments about KL exactly!
I am hoping to retire in KL in another 8 to 9 years time - been to KL numerous times and loved it
If u want wild wild west. Bangkok your place. if u want a laid back Kuala Lumpur it is.
Good analysis.
Stargazer I lived in Bagkok for a year and if you avoid Koa San Road and Pat Pong, which are just two small areas in a huge city, I don't see what is 'wild' about it. I found it to be a very relaxing, friendly city to live in.
Cowboy towns in Siam, have guns without license can travel..🤠 They blew up their railways in between a couple of months..
Heavy polluted Chiangmai and BKK..
Malaysia is for you if you can stand the heat. the climate
Love this thanks! From Canada thinking of moving. I hope there is work!
Hi Navi, thank you for the nice comment :)
Dont work in KL while earning in RM if you want to live there comfortably. Work online and earn in USD, if you want to live in KL comfortably
Hey Andrew, I agree with you! great view points :)
That might be the country for me as a Muslim who eats a stricter diet. As I dream of leaving my job for a slow digital nomad lifestyle, my questions are mostly about the food and the culture shock. I would probably find more people to hang out with in Malaysia than in Thailand. I find that as Americans or Europeans most DN do not have to wonder how they will be welcomed. But I do. Thank you for talking about the diversity. I do prefer a diverse country too. While I pray like Malays, I have more around Westerners.
Great Job 👍 Andrew
malaysia is making it hard if you do back to back free 3 months stays . thay want you to join the mm2 program if over 50 years old . its expensive to set up + you have
to put cash ? 30 k in there banks . and as a foreigner you can only buy over priced properties over 1m ringht . best to only stay 3 months ( camron hightland ) then 2 months in thailand
( get visa kullumpher or penang ) . then 4 months in camboda ( get 1 month ordernery visa then exstend 3 months when in camboda ) then get 3 months visa ( 90 bays )
to veatnam. if you want you could also go to laos ( . only 1 month visa available )
KL is cheap compared to Tokyo/Seoul/NY
Best malls can compare vs in Dubai
Well said 👌🏻
Expat in SEA here. I love KL/Malaysia for many of the reasons you've mentioned. How resilient do you think it will be in the long term though, particularly in light of how the government has handled the 1MBD scandal?
Love this. Timely information for me. What do you think of XRP?
Peter parker?
Michael Caine?
I thought so, Bangkok can be heavy and badly laid out, look forward to seeing Malaysia
I am a big fan of Malaysia, and KL is an excellent city which I have visited more than once. Based on my own experience, one thing I must disagree with you is the quality of the internet. No matter where I have gone in this country I have found the internet to be awful. Having spoken to a few Malay people during my visits they seem to agree with my experience, although admittedly I wasn't staying in the higher end accommodation that you seem to have been staying in. I teach online and would love to stay longer in Malaysia, but because of the poor internet I can't. I spent a few months in Viet Nam and found the internet to be excellent. If someone here could prove me wrong I would be delighted.
Hi Gary, next time when you are visiting to Malaysia, try to sign up a 4G prepaid plan, personally, I would recommend you to sign up Hotlink 4G LTE prepaid plan. Hotlink 4G prepaid plan is one of the best internet coverage in Malaysia. They have 2GB (RM 30), 3GB (RM 38) & 5GB (RM 50) monthly plan or weekly plan. Try visit to www.hotlink.com.my/
Kuala Lumpur definitely have way better internet quality and speed over any city in Vietnam. Apartments covered by Time can go up to 100Mbps for around $30. The average is 10Mbps. Pretty weak in world standard nonetheless.
I’m going...
...when quarantine gets lifted
I always expect Malaysia to be a great place
Saya anak malaysia i am son of malaysia🇲🇾❤🇺🇸✌😘 untied states of asia👌😘💓our flag almost same 🇲🇾🇺🇸👌
Interesting, I'm living in Bkk (and love it) and will go to check Sing and Kuala soon, will see how's it from inside :)
how it was ? have u been in jkt ?
@@gornostai4ik_lol it's not for me, of course there are cool people and many tech or self development seminars but much more calm city compare to bkk, probably because of muslims, and much smaller, no I haven't been in Jkt. Singapore was awesome, obviously impossible in terms of visa lol
For me it's too hot. We spent 10 days in KL last May. We were either sweating outdoors or stuck indoors (mostly) with AC. I prefer it a bit cooler so we can enjoy being outside during the daytime.
Ah I was in Chiang Mai that time last year. Next time I'll try KL in the "winter". Thanks!
I know that's why I used quotation marks ha ha! I'm originally from Seattle so I think your "winter" would be like our "summer" ha ha! ;-D
Lizz Quain ...For some, it is the humidity. ...I grew up in places where the summer temperatures could reach the 40's Celcius, but the humidity was usually low....so, it was not much of a problem doing work or playing sports outside. However, Malaysia the temperature may be only 33 degrees C, but the humidity can be very high, so it can feel very oppressive....saps your energy....and make you sweat like crazy.
If you don't do well in humidity then it might not be the place for you.
There are places in the highlands that you can stay affordably at lower temperatures in Malaysia. Try to check out Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands and Frasers Hill.
You should try Dalat in Vietnam
How do you live in KL long term? Do you leave after 90 day visa and reapply? If so how long do you have to leave KL before returning?
MM2H
I have followed you for quite a while.. I'm.moving there this year.. Could I get in contact with u
how is the whether in malaysia ?
Hot and wet
Sometimes unpredictable, sometimes fighting with natural(rains come from everywhere including down to up) I'm jk.
Everywhere climate change..
Thanks, how’s the Internet connection speed and reliability there?
Rick Deckard In KL, speeds up to 500MB are available
you mean Mb right? that's good thanks!
How do you cope with the hot weather in Malaysia?
Weather is better than Dubai
Great video!!! Just a few questions. As a digital nomad, do you get a work visa for Malaysia and also if I want to spend 12 months here, does the immigration mind if you leave and come back every 3 months? Thank you in advance :)
We use MM2H.
I think one has to distinguish between staying and visiting
3:30 This is exactly what I said to my wife when I first visited KL in 2007: "You know the expression 'It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there'? Well, KL seems like it would be a nice place to live, but I really don't see any point in visiting there."
SIR I APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEO, IM WONDERING ABOUT HOW THE RETIREMENT VISA WORKS THERE THANK U
cheaper flights then out of HK,I did not know there was such a thing!?
All this is out the window in 2021 isnt it ... 😫😓
thanks for the info.
Good video. I have been to KL many times and thinking of moving there. How about health insurance costs?
it wouldn't cost too much for westeners. the changing money kinda thing. pretty sure you'll think it's vey low cost
Can you own house here? If so, what’s the price range?
I found Malaysia preferable to Thailand, but if I'm right, Thailand has a preferential rate tax treaty with the U.S. for U.S. sourced dividend and interest income, making interest/dividend income suject to 15% higher tax in Malaysia (U.S. withholding tax is 15% with Thailand, 30% with Malaysia if my memory is right). This is the biggest negative for Malaysia, and as a person living of dividends/interest this is a major negative - anyone know a strategy to overcome this and still hold these investments?
maybe check up taiwan or indonesia ?
Note he was talking about Thailand going down 3 years ago....it's obvious now, Thailand is over.
Over how?
Thai is overrated.. overpolluted..
More expensive..
superb awesome Fentastic superb
Hi Andrew, we talk a quite a while ago and now I am a resident in Philippines as a US expat. I am retired and want to get back in trading currencies online. and setup up a foreign company in Lubuan. Your thoughts....
It would be best if you check with a tax account or lawyer in Lubuan for the best details. I found each part of Malaysia vary some in their laws for foreigners. Your business licence, premit and visa would have to process thru Lubuan or East Malayian government office not Kuala Lumpur government office. It Malaysia, but separate. I hope you know what I mean.
You have a cool style and work well on camera. I really like following peoples experiences in places I have been and also yet to experience. Appreciate the content you are making. If you have the time check out my channel. I will be following your journey. Peace.
Malaysia i would is very moderate and in the middle ..not too mediocre..not too excellent.
It's still developing..
Alhamdulillah :)
A lot of people didn’t know about TRX In malaysia
It is malaysia tallest building
but it’s kinda ugly sorry malaysians
Yeah.. the lollypop building is ugly. As a Malaysian, I do agree. Also, it's not actually the tallest per se, as they calculate height from sea level. Actually, structurally, if calculated from road level, the tallest is still twin Towers (but has been overtaken by the Merdeka 118, although still under construction). Merdeka 118 will be the second tallest in the world upon completion.
Like time consuming car fuel kept burning non stop and stress to control on KL traffic outrageous hot and rain imagine .......
Raden Bahagia ...If you took public transit or rode a motorcycle you could easily move ahead of the car traffic, no?
Man, you dont go so far to live on malls and burgers. Is that all you expect from life?
Malaysia is more 'harmonious' as the United States when it comes to race-relations because it's not a liberal democracy. The Malaysians of Chinese and Indians descent are treated like second-class citizens. If they speak up, the Malay politicians will wield the 'keris' (Malay traditional dagger) and warn the 'immigrants Chinese and Indians' (even though many of them have been there for more 4-5 generations) that they should 'remember their place as guests in the country'. That would never fly in the US.
Rubbish..not true.. you're racist