Singapore is not safe. Lol. And I bet he reads social media and not local Chinese papers. The guy who chopped the girl into bits after raping her cos he couldn't reconciled done Christian values in his own mind and went psycho ? Yeh.... And SG is famous for loan sharks. Not getting back their debts... Or payments often sees the big bullies coming to physically assault you. There is a reason why the HBDs were created cos the government wanted things to be stopped. If SG terrified since then.. it's cos the money went round... And his comment about hard working people ? Why would those people who bullied others be hard working ? They made it cos they bullied. They're top dogs cos they weren't fair minded. People are "safe" or are they scared? ... People are keeping quiet because they don't want to ruffle their feathers. Most SG like in many Asian countries would just sit idly by and lie through their teeth. It's a small place.... His comparative example abs speech is exactly that style of communication...
As an American who lived there 2 years. It’s so incredibly safe. I live in one of the safest places in the US now, Singapore is like nothing in Earth. You don’t know what national safety and a country keeping you safe, means and is till you’ve lived there. I loved it for the cultural experience: the food, religions, cultural cities and people. Really gives you a taste of planet earth in beautiful harmony. (I was a kid who was just growing there for a while)
I've lived in various places in the US and run in forested areas and along quiet streets at various times of day including the night, and have never had a problem.
Singapore is such a safe country and constantly growing. I can see why he would love to stay there! We would love to go back to Singapore soon as we loved visiting!
@surinamesurname Had the original commenter replied as you have, I would have responded amicably. Considering you're not the original poster, you're either a tight-assed Singkie, a presumptuous one, or an idiot from another country. Which one are you? If my comprehension skills are that bad, what are yours that you cannot read between the lines as a part of comprehension?
But the unfortunate thing in Asia is there’s too many white men with Asian women, in Europe, North America, NZ, and Australia that’s understandable because there are clearly more white men. But in our own homeland damn. I say this as an American of full Chinese ancestry.
@@louong93 To earn sing dollars and go to Malaysia for holidays is spent is definitely less stress. But for Malaysians in Malaysia working there,I don't think everyone is stress free.
@@Venlo731 then you should strongly consider moving to Indonesia. You don’t need to be rich to stay there, many islands for you to explore and definitely most of the places are not man-made 😂
@@summerapple7062 I have been living in Singapore, Hongkongand European countries every places has pros and cons , and yes I did now we are living in Bali going to beach almost every day I don’t miss hectic days as I have been there before 😀
My wife and I visited Singapore a month ago. It was my first ever country to visit outside of my home country. You know what, I fell in love with the country INSTANTLY. I like how well everything runs there and everything seems to be organized. Probably the one country I won't have second thoughts to move to.
Safety is always an issue in USA. Of course statistically it may not look bad - a few hundred or thousand deaths in a 300+ million population is nothing, but tell that to the Korean couple and toddler who died in the shooting with their 6 y.o. son surviving. They never thought they'd lose their lives either.
A few hundred or thousand? It's 48,830 people in 350 million. Or about 1 in 7000. And that's just the average, including rural towns and suburbs. in some cities it's like 100 in 100,000 meaning 1 in 1000. There are cities in war that have much better chances. And that's just homicide, which is the tip of the iceberg. Add violent assaults, stealing, burglaries, rapes, and other attacks...
@@donniefanai8300 The fast food restaurants ( Burger King , MacDonald’s , Carls junior ) in San Fran , NYC , they have to employ security at night. In winter , the homeless people take refuge in the fast food restaurants. And I’m talking about the safe areas … Market street , 5th Avenue , the sirens are a constant regardless it’s day or night.
Many verse GOD says about greed for this world. Eg. "Do not let your wealth or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah. For whoever does so, it is they who are the true losers." [HQ63:9] "Wealth and children are the adornment of this worldly life, but the everlasting good deeds are far better with your Lord in reward and in hope." [HQ 18:46]
I’ve lived in Vietnam and Taiwan and mainland China and it was always really safe. In Taipei people in coffee shops leave phones and laptops on tables when going to the restrooms and don’t worry about it
Here in Philippines too, you can walk around in Manila after midnight without a worry in the world. Since this turned to a sarcasm thread, I'll continue to keep it going😂😂😂😂
For me, it's about whatever suits the individual. There are no rights and wrongs. If one has a chance to stay somewhere where life might improve, then go for it.
As a dog owner, the advice is to leash your dog to be a responsible owner to your dog. Your dog will never blame you for not being lost and never being able to find you again.
I received similar feedback from my friends from the US that have been staying in Malacca under the MY2HOME program. They told me that Malacca is an awesome place to retire...things are cheap, people are warm & family focused & elderly people are well treated especially if you are an expatriate.
The late Professor Ron Stevens (Leeds) once said that Singapore is very much Britain as it was in the 50s and 60s. When people had a sense of shame, dignity and work ethic. Having lived extensively in both countries, I can finally understand what he spoke about.
Privet! I have lived in Singapore for the past 16 years. married locally, got 2 kids. Love it here and I wouldnt trade it for anywhere else in the world :)
I guess wherever we are the family values and manners helps, if a country doesn't practice such values anymore it's hard to even ask for help in dire situation
My wife is from SG....but i have a hard time connecting with Singaporeans when i am there. They are polite but very closed and protective. I feel very safe in Singspore tho...
I am from India and I've lived and worked in both Singapore and the U.S. in term of safety, Singapore is much safer. In term of job opportunity and Goverment 's help for its citizens, U.S is much better. Even Plumbers can make $6000 a month . If you make under $2000 a month the government pay for your food ( food stamp) and healthcare cost. If you have any kind of disability the government pay for your house and food and healthcare plus $900 a month .if you are 65+ the goverment will pay for your house, food, healthcare and $900 a month.
And I wonder if these help from the government actually contribute to some who choose not to work ? In fact , I believe unemployment rate is high in the US and many would exaggerate their disability to receive help. It’s a drain on the economy.
@@yangtzeling7468 , Exactly and new sickness call mental health, once upon a time it is call the struggle to better yourself for everyday living but now it is call mental health.
Ive heard about that man jumping on quay to save the dog story long time ago. So it was real and its him! Hahaha thats funny. This is a nice interview Max.
if you have a lot of money, Singapore is great. But most Singaporean moving out because prefer better work life balance in other country. One thing need to be mention, most of these expat earning more than local. Most of them not even live like local.
@@MaxChernovI personally doubt it is true that there is no value in 10s hanging out with 3s and 5s. Just like I doubt there is no value in 5s hanging out with 3s and 1s. Otherwise 10s will only try to hang out with 15s. That's why mentors exist. To even out the equation you bring something to the table.
You know you're already a Singaporean at heart when you encountered something negative overseas and you thought "this would never happen in Singapore!"
I know i sounded bit blunt about this but American society is like society that full of spoiled kids that don't experiencing being educated with tough love enough because freedom overly spoiled them , imagine if America get a leader with Tiger parents with tough love approach , i'm sure its people might thinks its too strict or too authoritarian Singapore simply a successfull society from a humble fishing village to a prosperous glitzy because lead with a leader with tough love approach because they care to his people I'm Indonesian and i'm really disgusted with weakass Democrazy that makes politicians misuse their position in my country I would say when one society lack of order and corrupted one , its unwise to be given a democrazy because chances of risk to abusing power will getting greater Because Democrazy only reserved for stable and orderly society When i facing two choice about which a leader that i want , a leader that rules with iron fist but shows tough love because he deeply cares and the leader is clean , uncorrupt , strict , smart and visionary or the second type , the leader that doesn't way too strict , smart or visionary but corrupt and giving a guarantee of wide democrazy And i choose the leader with a tough love with qualitative dictatorship over the mediocre but the weak ass democrazy
Same. Even tho im trained in combats and average joe absolutely cant beat me. The moment im outside of singapore i fear i lack the skillset/knowledge to protect myself properly protect myself outside of singapore or at leadt dont put myself in position where i might get harm
Like your videos, but feel like your getting a very narrow view of the US interviewing native born white Americans who left for life in Asia. Over half of America is at least 3rd generation immigrants (grandparents, parents or they were foreign born), and Asians are the fastest growing minority in America. Interview this group and you’ll find a wildly differing view of life in Asia vs the US. Saying this as a first generation American living in Singapore last 2 years, who’s lived half his life in the US and other half all over (Asia, Europe, Africa)
What he doesn't tell you is that a foreigner buying a property in Singapore will have to pay 65 percent taxes on the sale i.e a 5-million-dollar property would owe 3.5 million in taxes! Not too foreigner friendly unless you're very wealthy which excludes over 90 percent of Singaporeans...
@@peterlee6148 "Taxes or stamp duty? A lot of difference." Stamp Duty is a tax, what are you talking about? "You are clearly confused.singapore has no capital gains tax only buyers stamp duty" Also incorrect, under the current tax rules the SELLER also pays.
I agree, go and spend some time overseas. Maybe you will like the culture outside of Sg. For this man here, he prefers the safety of Sg and would rather stay here. Whereas, Singaporeans want freedom. So they would rather migrate to other countries for that taste.
If you live in america you feel boring, dizzy, headache and uncomfortable and unhealthy but if you go to asia countries like Singapore , thailand and malaysia you feel happy , healthy, eating health food nutrition and feel happy comfortable life not only that the people asia are polite and have good character they respect each other.
2:56 some viewers here might be familiar with the term: Paris Syndrome. If not, just google it. Perhaps, it’s about time now that this term : American syndrome is coined. 🤣. As an Indonesian, I value safety the most when vacationing abroad. This is why I have strong reservation going to countries like France, Italy and lately the US. Closer cities like Tokyo, Hongkong, Singapore, Sydney , Melbourne, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are vastly safer with superior offering. I see no need to exercise much safety caution there unlike homeless / drug-addicts / bandits - infested European and American cities.😁
I do hope you leash your dog now , first that is required by law , also respect the fact that some people are afraid of dogs Nevertheless they are wonderful companions
0:05: 🏊 An American living in Singapore shares his experience of swimming in the Singapore River to save his dog and his difficulties with the local language. 2:48: ✨ A person talks about their favorite things about Singapore, the safety factor, and the kindness of the people. They also discuss the media effect on perceptions of the US and their preference for Asian culture over Western culture. 6:07: 💼 Successful high-level individuals in Singapore have a strong drive and competitiveness, often inherited from their parents' wealth, and prioritize hard work. 9:23: 🏠 Investing in real estate in Singapore depends on long-term goals and the high cost of properties limits rental yield opportunities. Recap by Tammy AI
Invest in land or real estate. Yes, people should do that over stocks or college funds. Furthermore your first property should not be your primary residence. In USA, wife left. Turned the house into a rehabilitation house. So I kept it and it generates money. In Korea, bought small appartment 60k. Rent that out to companies who place workers yearly. Then married a viet, built a house off money generated off first two properties in nha trang, Vietnam.
More than 25,000 people killed in gun violence so far in 2023 More than half of all gun violence deaths this year were deaths by suicide. Mass shootings on the rise in 2023 There have been 131 mass shootings with four or more people wounded or killed so far in 2023 compared to 113 this time last year. ByKiara Alfonseca August 3, 2023, 9:35 AM ET
Singapore is a land with 0 natural resources, I remember hearing this as a child that our only resource is our people. Which is why LKY focused on education and leveraged our geographical advantage, transitioning us into a place for regional investment and safety was a key factor in giving businesses this confidence. As much as some western countries would call our laws "too strict" or their favourite buzzword "lack of human rights" their companies still invest here knowing that it's safer.
The place where you were born is the safest place in your mindset, it matters how you feel. In Singapore, is the system (Law) that forces people to behave. If you don’t like this place i.e. foods, properties, or living standards. Please leave asap as this beautiful place is overcrowded with ‘Unauthorised Personnel’ imo.
Perspective. We know it’s safe in Singapore…there are costs involved, freedom, cost of living, choices, lack of entertainment etc. It is the same in most countries - both good and bad and also different for everyone’s unique circumstances. This gentleman entered Singapore probably at society’s higher end, he has lived in the US for many years prior. Of course he appreciates what Singapore provides him that the US cannot and of course it’s a pleasure living here - he can afford it and his mind is tuned in to the differences. The average Singaporean, while appreciative, probably doesn’t feel it’s that rosy. And just like him, there are many like him, in the opposite direction, preferring the US’s space, freedoms, rights etc, and they would probably enjoy it there….with the focus on what Singapore doesn’t provide and because they can afford to get to the US.
Yes, tks to our govt we hve strict laws. We punish criminals not the victims we banned guns since independence, above all we uphold the death penalty for heinous crimes and drug trafficking. Thank u PAP !
You should check migration patterns from out of Singapore amongst Singaporean middle class professionals to Australia, the US etc .and the reasons given. Btw, I'm Asian American with connections in M'sia and S'pore. Singlish is also Malaysian English. Its a mixture of colonial English in British Malaya which included Singapore, Chinese, Malay and Tamil which are infused with colloquialisms and accents. It seems very artificial or pretentious to ignore this. I love the US, M'sia and S'pore and there are many like me . The media distorts the reality of people to people relations, and the quality of life. Asians do well in the United States according to Pew Research in terms of income, education, and quality of life. The most outstanding would be the ethnic Indians from India who are the richest and are the most educated at several standard deviations above other Asians according to Pew Research and official US Census Bureau data. They are also very strong in family values. As an example they control about 6 trillion US dollars of the US economy being around 1% of the US population and most of the US startups and also as CEOs; they're not just in the tech space. They are also very salient in the top US business school like Harvard, Wharton and so on. It's a wide and diverse world out there and we don't get stuck with very narrow viewpoints because people have vested interest with their clients or customers. Singapore may be challenged to maintain its asset pricing structure meaning cost of human capital and real estate. If we just open our eyes and see which neighborhood it's in and what and whom its surrounded by. Many countries in Asia can migrate to automated or AI driven routine processes both in the services industry and manufacturing. Higher value added in these is Singapore's traditional edge but by no means is it secured. High end design competencies in chips and tech entrepreneurship are lacking even in Singapore and that may be developed further in the United States which has also open migration paths for skilled professionals from around the world as well as is found in Australia. Indo Americans control USD 6 trillion in corporate America. Not bad for just 1.2% of the US population and being first generation Americans. Financial servIces USPs in Singapore can br challenged by the rise of other countries in the region with shifts in supply chains. The testimonies we're hearing are a linear extrapolation of the good run years from the 1970s in Singapore. The world is shifting and the rug is being pulled out from under our feet. fortune.com/2022/12/16/indians-taking-over-corporate-america-tech-layoffs-visas-ceos-companies-success-nitin-bajaj/
Exactly, no matter what he says, the US is still an extremely attractive place for Asians. Even this year, tens of thousands of Chinese risked their lives trying to cross the border illegal into the US. This guy is a rich white American so he's already at the top and he's choosing to live in a safest country. But for millions of Asians, the dream is to migrate to the US and climb the social ladder.
I agree - foreigners buying up real estate will also end up making it difficult for local people, just as has happened in Hawai'i, where the man being interview has not surprisingly also lived.
People who “ scold the government “ do Not necessarily mean that they don’t love Sg or the government. Perhaps they believe certain things should not be done a certain way or that certain things can be better. Criticism does not always equate to hate. It could actually be the opposite.
@@leongyet9896 Absolutely! I know this older woman who lives in a government subsidized flat (pays S$50/month for a roomy studio apartment), and never stops complaining about the government.
I know it’s a widely American thing but pls pls do leash your dog, if you really do love it. Not just for its own safety but for others. Also, Singapore is a multi cultural country, we have Muslim friends around that are sensitive to dogs (religious reasons)
Singapore is meant for the affluent people. It’s the most expensive place on earth and it’s just going to get more and more expensive as time goes by. Imagine paying $100,000 US dollars for a Toyota or Honda car and you can only own and drive it for 10 years. Nowhere in the world would you see many elderly folks in their 70s and 80s still having to clean toilets and clear tables just to scrap by. Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, there is no free healthcare, no unemployment insurance, no welfare and no free education. This is the reality of Singapore under the facade as one of the richest countries in the world. It’s a shame.
Well , if cars are cheap in Sg , it would probably take 3 hours to drive from Ang Mo Kio to Toa Payoh. Leave home 3 hours earlier for work daily due to traffic jam. Do we want that ? Is it even necessary to own a car in Sg ?
High-skilled and educated workers in Sinkapore are in demand and are paid a premium, whereas low-skilled workers have stagnating incomes. The wealth is unevenly distributed, i.e., the rich are but a minority. It sure sucks to be poor in Sinkapore.
@@sktoh4469 , It sucks to be poor anywhere in the world, I came from a poor background but that doesn't mean you will be there all your life. Turn to God and He will direct your path and He did that for me. Believe in Jesus and read the Bible as it is God's Word to you and when you follow what it say, it brings life to you. I was born in Malaysia and do business in many parts of the world and retired early.
@yangtzeling7468 The number of cars can be limited to 1 or 2 per household. The exorbitant prices of vehicles set by the government are not so much as to prevent traffic congestion but to market cars as a luxury item and earn a huge amount of profit from it.
@@andreweng7151 The last time I checked, the government wasn't in the business of selling cars. It does, however, make a huge killing from the exhorbitant fees and taxes associated with car sales and usage by longsuffering citizens. Those fees and taxes are created to ensure ministers and high ranking civil servants continue to receive sky high salaries unmatched anywhere in the world.
You suppose feel gratitude when western media is condemning human rights in other country and many people applause freedom in the US. You should be proud of US achievement
I don't think Singapore has family values just look at the fertility rate it's going to be less then 1 this year. Sure it's safe and has low taxes. He is right about American foreign policy through.
The guy works in real estates... He want renters stupid.... Lol.... This is a form of advert. Like most RUclipsrs are from SG.... He is trying to keep their cash flow going. He probably likes SG cos even the USA real estate collapsed. Why... I bet it's down to these Asian debts hurtling towards the USA too. It's why you have bankrupted states....
US CITIZEN thinks Singapore as the most not slow living country in SEA STILL has family value?. I guess i am so lucky living in SEA ( although i have hate dan love relationship with our society and family value).
Not just any US citizen but a loaded one at that. Which is why I find these Max Chernov videos hard to relate to. And I hardly consider SEA to epitome of family values.
Just left Singapore. I find people don’t seem to be happy, can be arrogant. Retired Seniors are very unhappy as they are running out of retirement savings and being forced back to work. It’s a modern place but so what, feels like the chickens are coming home to roost after LKK’s success, give me Malaysia any day.
"Rents now, although they're high, they're still not maybe where it should be for people to see proper rental yields". And this is exactly why I think investing in property in Singapore makes no sense especially with such high entry prices.
Rental yields are fine for those long time players who are already in the game. For those seeking immediate high yields or early flipping at high capital gains, then think about it.
I lived in Singapore for 16 years and it was time, I had to leave, the place was too suffocating. BTW, billionaires can have an amazing life anywhere. He is disengenious!
Likely you may have to relocate again once China reclaim Taiwan militarily! Singapore is America overseas biggest ammo depot. Do you really think singapore can avoid being drag into America obit? Hard luck!
When you're an 80 year old billionaire going into the office everyday - that's not drive - that's simply not having anything more worthwhile in your life than accumulating.
True blue Singaporean here and after spending a few months overseas for internship, I come back loving my country even more...
Safety is the strongest factor in Singapore.
Singapore is not safe. Lol. And I bet he reads social media and not local Chinese papers. The guy who chopped the girl into bits after raping her cos he couldn't reconciled done Christian values in his own mind and went psycho ? Yeh.... And SG is famous for loan sharks. Not getting back their debts... Or payments often sees the big bullies coming to physically assault you. There is a reason why the HBDs were created cos the government wanted things to be stopped. If SG terrified since then.. it's cos the money went round... And his comment about hard working people ? Why would those people who bullied others be hard working ? They made it cos they bullied. They're top dogs cos they weren't fair minded. People are "safe" or are they scared? ... People are keeping quiet because they don't want to ruffle their feathers. Most SG like in many Asian countries would just sit idly by and lie through their teeth. It's a small place.... His comparative example abs speech is exactly that style of communication...
😂 go broke feeling safe.
@@Hs5687India’s the best country ever eh
@@redgatecrtif you’re broke, the problem lies with you 💀
Lies again? Navy Seals Not Safe
I've been telling this to everyone: it is a blessing to be living in Singapore
@@Hs5687Better than having your Prime Minister embezzling public funds in the billions.
Ditto
@@Hs5687May the green wave prevails in your country.
Vietnam would have a word with Singapore.
Did you not see the recent PM speech, I think Singapore is in the early stages of trouble
As an American who lived there 2 years. It’s so incredibly safe. I live in one of the safest places in the US now, Singapore is like nothing in Earth. You don’t know what national safety and a country keeping you safe, means and is till you’ve lived there.
I loved it for the cultural experience: the food, religions, cultural cities and people. Really gives you a taste of planet earth in beautiful harmony. (I was a kid who was just growing there for a while)
I've lived in various places in the US and run in forested areas and along quiet streets at various times of day including the night, and have never had a problem.
@@Averagebum21, I was robbed 3 times in Dallas.
@@judymckee5992 I've visited Austin and run there too, always alone, with no issues. Not sure if Dallas might be different.
Tell your government to stop forcing it's gross vision on SG and the world
@@Averagebum21you are lucky, not the experience for most people
Singapore is such a safe country and constantly growing. I can see why he would love to stay there! We would love to go back to Singapore soon as we loved visiting!
How is Singapore growing? We’re 21 by 42 kilometres with lots of reclaimed land, but growing?
@@Averagebum21I’m thinking the same. They are tourists that have no idea what’s really going on in Singapore
@@Averagebum21growing as in terms of improvement dimwit
@surinamesurname Had the original commenter replied as you have, I would have responded amicably. Considering you're not the original poster, you're either a tight-assed Singkie, a presumptuous one, or an idiot from another country. Which one are you?
If my comprehension skills are that bad, what are yours that you cannot read between the lines as a part of comprehension?
@@Averagebum21holy sh8. Bro be out there embarrassing yourself, your IQ’s 70?
Singapore is a great place to live. I am fortunate. As a Singaporean, just to have to keep working hard and smart to enjoy a better lifestyle here.
I am Malaysian. Singaporean told me Malaysia is better because of less stress.
But the unfortunate thing in Asia is there’s too many white men with Asian women, in Europe, North America, NZ, and Australia that’s understandable because there are clearly more white men. But in our own homeland damn. I say this as an American of full Chinese ancestry.
@@louong93
To earn sing dollars and go to Malaysia for holidays is spent is definitely less stress.
But for Malaysians in Malaysia working there,I don't think everyone is stress free.
@@Venlo731 then you should strongly consider moving to Indonesia. You don’t need to be rich to stay there, many islands for you to explore and definitely most of the places are not man-made 😂
@@summerapple7062 I have been living in Singapore, Hongkongand European countries every places has pros and cons , and yes I did now we are living in Bali going to beach almost every day I don’t miss hectic days as I have been there before 😀
My wife and I visited Singapore a month ago. It was my first ever country to visit outside of my home country. You know what, I fell in love with the country INSTANTLY. I like how well everything runs there and everything seems to be organized. Probably the one country I won't have second thoughts to move to.
Safety is always an issue in USA. Of course statistically it may not look bad - a few hundred or thousand deaths in a 300+ million population is nothing, but tell that to the Korean couple and toddler who died in the shooting with their 6 y.o. son surviving. They never thought they'd lose their lives either.
I am from India and moved to U.S and its pretty safe over all! But there are some places that you have to avoid .
A few hundred or thousand? It's 48,830 people in 350 million. Or about 1 in 7000. And that's just the average, including rural towns and suburbs. in some cities it's like 100 in 100,000 meaning 1 in 1000. There are cities in war that have much better chances. And that's just homicide, which is the tip of the iceberg. Add violent assaults, stealing, burglaries, rapes, and other attacks...
@@donniefanai8300 The fast food restaurants ( Burger King , MacDonald’s , Carls junior ) in San Fran , NYC , they have to employ security at night.
In winter , the homeless people take refuge in the fast food restaurants. And I’m talking about the safe areas …
Market street , 5th Avenue , the sirens are a constant regardless it’s day or night.
Ya the fraction sounds small until you are the victim
Many verse GOD says about greed for this world. Eg. "Do not let your wealth or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah. For whoever does so, it is they who are the true losers." [HQ63:9] "Wealth and children are the adornment of this worldly life, but the everlasting good deeds are far better with your Lord in reward and in hope." [HQ 18:46]
"What happens in America, spreads out globally". I couldn't agree more.
Most of modern culture comes from usa
With the recent happening in Hawaii, he had made the right decision.
Or America as a whole
I like this guy. Speaks well. Looks handsome. Is successful. Seems kind. Has funny and interesting stories. Great interview. Keep up the good work.
I am glad I met Robert and his incredible family in Singapore! Great interview!
Too funny! I know Robert. Super solid human and business man.
I’ve lived in Vietnam and Taiwan and mainland China and it was always really safe. In Taipei people in coffee shops leave phones and laptops on tables when going to the restrooms and don’t worry about it
Same thing in China, some even left their cars unlocked and windows down, unattended.
Same thing in Mexico, women walk peacefully at night alone.
Here in Philippines too, you can walk around in Manila after midnight without a worry in the world.
Since this turned to a sarcasm thread, I'll continue to keep it going😂😂😂😂
@@88RaDiC88 sarcasm thread? I think maybe you’re the only one who thinks that
@@jamesl9371I think they are referring to Mexico and Philippines. I agree China and Singapore are very safe.
As a Singaporean, it is nice to know that our country is considered safe
I’m clapping for you for jumping into the canal to save your dog ❤
I enjoy your videos because they remind us Singaporeans how thankful we should be. We should not take what we have for granted.
Good learning tips from this vid.. Tkz for airing it.
Glad it was helpful!
For me, it's about whatever suits the individual. There are no rights and wrongs. If one has a chance to stay somewhere where life might improve, then go for it.
As a dog owner, the advice is to leash your dog to be a responsible owner to your dog. Your dog will never blame you for not being lost and never being able to find you again.
He can run to the road too
I received similar feedback from my friends from the US that have been staying in Malacca under the MY2HOME program. They told me that Malacca is an awesome place to retire...things are cheap, people are warm & family focused & elderly people are well treated especially if you are an expatriate.
The late Professor Ron Stevens (Leeds) once said that Singapore is very much Britain as it was in the 50s and 60s. When people had a sense of shame, dignity and work ethic. Having lived extensively in both countries, I can finally understand what he spoke about.
Very candid and objective person. Respect to you.
Yes the family values are very different. Sometimes there's an odd disconnect when I say advice like 'try asking your parents for help'.
Privet! I have lived in Singapore for the past 16 years. married locally, got 2 kids. Love it here and I wouldnt trade it for anywhere else in the world :)
Amazing as usual!
Thank you! Cheers!
Interesting. Fun fact the island of Maui in Hawaii is exactly the same size as Singapore. I cannot even imagine crowding 6 million people on to it.
While at Indonesia is pretty dangerous at some places, but seems like USA is worsening. Scary place.
Thank you for this interview, Mr. Max 🙏🏽🙇🏻♀️
The Biden crime family is responsible to making criminal activities commonplace in the USA.
@@Venlo731 We've heard this many times, time for it to be proven wrong
Lmao try india
Indonesian here. Yes as a big nation we do have a crime problem, but I think our mental health and guns problem isnt as nearly as bad as the US..
@@nugienugraha3309 Briben/Kamala thinks the USA is doing great!
Smart guy, hope malaysia will have more people like him.
Would be a dream to live there. Can the world have more city states like this?
I guess wherever we are the family values and manners helps, if a country doesn't practice such values anymore it's hard to even ask for help in dire situation
My wife is from SG....but i have a hard time connecting with Singaporeans when i am there. They are polite but very closed and protective. I feel very safe in Singspore tho...
Ya unfortunately that’s the way we are, even to each other sometimes 😅 It takes a bit more effort for us to warm up haha 😂
We are a bit reserved
I am from India and I've lived and worked in both Singapore and the U.S. in term of safety, Singapore is much safer. In term of job opportunity and Goverment 's help for its citizens, U.S is much better. Even Plumbers can make $6000 a month . If you make under $2000 a month the government pay for your food ( food stamp) and healthcare cost. If you have any kind of disability the government pay for your house and food and healthcare plus $900 a month .if you are 65+ the goverment will pay for your house, food, healthcare and $900 a month.
It's known as milking the system. Muslims are notorious for this. Shameful way to live. Go back to India!
We are in trouble with all these welfare programs, freebies does not help!
And I wonder if these help from the government actually contribute to some who choose not to work ?
In fact , I believe unemployment rate is high in the US and many would exaggerate their disability to receive help. It’s a drain on the economy.
@@yangtzeling7468 , Exactly and new sickness call mental health, once upon a time it is call the struggle to better yourself for everyday living but now it is call mental health.
The government either borrows money, uses national fiscal reserves or taxes you. Check out the USA's debt for a start.
Ive heard about that man jumping on quay to save the dog story long time ago. So it was real and its him! Hahaha thats funny. This is a nice interview Max.
Haha nice one
Safe, clean and efficient.
But high costs of living and highly competitive. Stressful.
if you have a lot of money, Singapore is great. But most Singaporean moving out because prefer better work life balance in other country. One thing need to be mention, most of these expat earning more than local. Most of them not even live like local.
Missing a few verbs.
Bad grammar.
@@panda63725 and then?
@@sktoh4469 and then?
@@panda63725the bad grammar does not take away the context of what he’s saying. Content is more important than grammar.
I have heard about the "If you want to be a 10, hang out with 10s" line. But if you're not a 10 yet why would the 10s want to hang out with you?
Because 99% of people don’t even think who to spend time with. So if you make an effort you can surround yourself with people smarter then you.
@@MaxChernovI personally doubt it is true that there is no value in 10s hanging out with 3s and 5s. Just like I doubt there is no value in 5s hanging out with 3s and 1s. Otherwise 10s will only try to hang out with 15s. That's why mentors exist. To even out the equation you bring something to the table.
You can keep on believing it, no problem.
don't just surround yourself with 10s and then be a freeloader, show value that will make them want to keep you around.
@@maxwen6447 yes
You know you're already a Singaporean at heart when you encountered something negative overseas and you thought "this would never happen in Singapore!"
I know i sounded bit blunt about this but
American society is like society that full of spoiled kids that don't experiencing being educated with tough love enough because freedom overly spoiled them , imagine if America get a leader with Tiger parents with tough love approach , i'm sure its people might thinks its too strict or too authoritarian
Singapore simply a successfull society from a humble fishing village to a prosperous glitzy because lead with a leader with tough love approach because they care to his people
I'm Indonesian and i'm really disgusted with weakass Democrazy that makes politicians misuse their position in my country
I would say when one society lack of order and corrupted one , its unwise to be given a democrazy because chances of risk to abusing power will getting greater
Because Democrazy only reserved for stable and orderly society
When i facing two choice about which a leader that i want , a leader that rules with iron fist but shows tough love because he deeply cares and the leader is clean , uncorrupt , strict , smart and visionary or the second type , the leader that doesn't way too strict , smart or visionary but corrupt and giving a guarantee of wide democrazy
And i choose the leader with a tough love with qualitative dictatorship over the mediocre but the weak ass democrazy
Everytime when I leave Singapore for a trip overseas, I am not sure if I would come back alive.
Lol
Same. Even tho im trained in combats and average joe absolutely cant beat me. The moment im outside of singapore i fear i lack the skillset/knowledge to protect myself properly protect myself outside of singapore or at leadt dont put myself in position where i might get harm
Like your videos, but feel like your getting a very narrow view of the US interviewing native born white Americans who left for life in Asia.
Over half of America is at least 3rd generation immigrants (grandparents, parents or they were foreign born), and Asians are the fastest growing minority in America. Interview this group and you’ll find a wildly differing view of life in Asia vs the US.
Saying this as a first generation American living in Singapore last 2 years, who’s lived half his life in the US and other half all over (Asia, Europe, Africa)
The contempt for family values and freedom in US is disgusting. The USA I grew up in has died. RIP 😢 No reason to stay now.
Thanks to the Briden crime family abetted by the Clinton, Barry Soetoro and Soros clique.
Freedom is why the USA has died.
Agreed that Malacca is better and has a Singapore design.I was just now in Ipoh and it is so isolated.I have worked in both Malaysia and Singapore
What he doesn't tell you is that a foreigner buying a property in Singapore will have to pay 65 percent taxes on the sale i.e a 5-million-dollar property would owe 3.5 million in taxes! Not too foreigner friendly unless you're very wealthy which excludes over 90 percent of Singaporeans...
I mentioned it actually:)
Taxes or stamp duty? A lot of difference.
You are clearly confused.singapore has no capital gains tax only buyers stamp duty.
@@peterlee6148
"Taxes or stamp duty? A lot of difference."
Stamp Duty is a tax, what are you talking about?
"You are clearly confused.singapore has no capital gains tax only buyers stamp duty"
Also incorrect, under the current tax rules the SELLER also pays.
@@MichaelGGarry no i mean capital gains tax.
I agree, go and spend some time overseas. Maybe you will like the culture outside of Sg. For this man here, he prefers the safety of Sg and would rather stay here.
Whereas, Singaporeans want freedom. So they would rather migrate to other countries for that taste.
If you live in america you feel boring, dizzy, headache and uncomfortable and unhealthy but if you go to asia countries like Singapore , thailand and malaysia you feel happy , healthy, eating health food nutrition and feel happy comfortable life not only that the people asia are polite and have good character they respect each other.
2:56 some viewers here might be familiar with the term: Paris Syndrome. If not, just google it. Perhaps, it’s about time now that this term : American syndrome is coined. 🤣.
As an Indonesian, I value safety the most when vacationing abroad. This is why I have strong reservation going to countries like France, Italy and lately the US. Closer cities like Tokyo, Hongkong, Singapore, Sydney , Melbourne, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are vastly safer with superior offering.
I see no need to exercise much safety caution there unlike homeless / drug-addicts / bandits - infested European and American cities.😁
Bandits !!! Joe and his son Hunter are well known bandits.
I will invest to become a Singapore citizen 😊.
Ang MOH get respect from Singaporeans, especially the SPGs.
I do hope you leash your dog now , first that is required by law , also respect the fact that some people are afraid of dogs
Nevertheless they are wonderful companions
0:05: 🏊 An American living in Singapore shares his experience of swimming in the Singapore River to save his dog and his difficulties with the local language.
2:48: ✨ A person talks about their favorite things about Singapore, the safety factor, and the kindness of the people. They also discuss the media effect on perceptions of the US and their preference for Asian culture over Western culture.
6:07: 💼 Successful high-level individuals in Singapore have a strong drive and competitiveness, often inherited from their parents' wealth, and prioritize hard work.
9:23: 🏠 Investing in real estate in Singapore depends on long-term goals and the high cost of properties limits rental yield opportunities.
Recap by Tammy AI
you are really wonderful i like that , I too liked to summarize so that i can extract the essential out of a mass of information
Hero!
Invest in land or real estate. Yes, people should do that over stocks or college funds. Furthermore your first property should not be your primary residence.
In USA, wife left. Turned the house into a rehabilitation house. So I kept it and it generates money.
In Korea, bought small appartment 60k. Rent that out to companies who place workers yearly.
Then married a viet, built a house off money generated off first two properties in nha trang, Vietnam.
More than 25,000 people killed in gun violence so far in 2023
More than half of all gun violence deaths this year were deaths by suicide.
Mass shootings on the rise in 2023
There have been 131 mass shootings with four or more people wounded or killed so far in 2023 compared to 113 this time last year.
ByKiara Alfonseca
August 3, 2023, 9:35 AM ET
Suicide shouldnt be counted imo.
Thanks to Briben and his insane policies.
Which puts USA about half way down the list of all countries ranked for gun violence per capita. So what's your point?
GOOD DECISION .... SMART MOVE .....
❤❤❤
The end of the video to fast. Like cutoff. Bit the best option to end videos
Watching this after the NDP rally on new HDB policy. Great foresight by Robert.
Singapore has family values and social friendliness? That’s a good one.
Why? You feeling lonely in singapore?
Singapore is a land with 0 natural resources, I remember hearing this as a child that our only resource is our people. Which is why LKY focused on education and leveraged our geographical advantage, transitioning us into a place for regional investment and safety was a key factor in giving businesses this confidence. As much as some western countries would call our laws "too strict" or their favourite buzzword "lack of human rights" their companies still invest here knowing that it's safer.
The place where you were born is the safest place in your mindset, it matters how you feel. In Singapore, is the system (Law) that forces people to behave. If you don’t like this place i.e. foods, properties, or living standards. Please leave asap as this beautiful place is overcrowded with ‘Unauthorised Personnel’ imo.
Singapore has limited land and so investing in real estate at any time will bring increase in the future that is my opinion.
Perspective. We know it’s safe in Singapore…there are costs involved, freedom, cost of living, choices, lack of entertainment etc. It is the same in most countries - both good and bad and also different for everyone’s unique circumstances. This gentleman entered Singapore probably at society’s higher end, he has lived in the US for many years prior. Of course he appreciates what Singapore provides him that the US cannot and of course it’s a pleasure living here - he can afford it and his mind is tuned in to the differences. The average Singaporean, while appreciative, probably doesn’t feel it’s that rosy. And just like him, there are many like him, in the opposite direction, preferring the US’s space, freedoms, rights etc, and they would probably enjoy it there….with the focus on what Singapore doesn’t provide and because they can afford to get to the US.
Yes, tks to our govt we hve strict laws. We punish criminals not the victims we banned guns since independence, above all we uphold the death penalty for heinous crimes and drug trafficking. Thank u PAP !
Where is this coffee place please it looks nice 👌
You should check migration patterns from out of Singapore amongst Singaporean middle class professionals to Australia, the US etc .and the reasons given.
Btw, I'm Asian American with connections in M'sia and S'pore. Singlish is also Malaysian English. Its a mixture of colonial English in British Malaya which included Singapore, Chinese, Malay and Tamil which are infused with colloquialisms and accents. It seems very artificial or pretentious to ignore this.
I love the US, M'sia and S'pore and there are many like me . The media distorts the reality of people to people relations, and the quality of life. Asians do well in the United States according to Pew Research in terms of income, education, and quality of life. The most outstanding would be the ethnic Indians from India who are the richest and are the most educated at several standard deviations above other Asians according to Pew Research and official US Census Bureau data. They are also very strong in family values. As an example they control about 6 trillion US dollars of the US economy being around 1% of the US population and most of the US startups and also as CEOs; they're not just in the tech space. They are also very salient in the top US business school like Harvard, Wharton and so on.
It's a wide and diverse world out there and we don't get stuck with very narrow viewpoints because people have vested interest with their clients or customers.
Singapore may be challenged to maintain its asset pricing structure meaning cost of human capital and real estate. If we just open our eyes and see which neighborhood it's in and what and whom its surrounded by. Many countries in Asia can migrate to automated or AI driven routine processes both in the services industry and manufacturing. Higher value added in these is Singapore's traditional edge but by no means is it secured. High end design competencies in chips and tech entrepreneurship are lacking even in Singapore and that may be developed further in the United States which has also open migration paths for skilled professionals from around the world as well as is found in Australia.
Indo Americans control USD 6 trillion in corporate America. Not bad for just 1.2% of the US population and being first generation Americans. Financial servIces USPs in Singapore can br challenged by the rise of other countries in the region with shifts in supply chains. The testimonies we're hearing are a linear extrapolation of the good run years from the 1970s in Singapore.
The world is shifting and the rug is being pulled out from under our feet.
fortune.com/2022/12/16/indians-taking-over-corporate-america-tech-layoffs-visas-ceos-companies-success-nitin-bajaj/
9
Exactly, no matter what he says, the US is still an extremely attractive place for Asians. Even this year, tens of thousands of Chinese risked their lives trying to cross the border illegal into the US. This guy is a rich white American so he's already at the top and he's choosing to live in a safest country. But for millions of Asians, the dream is to migrate to the US and climb the social ladder.
I don't think it makes any sense for foreigners to buy a property in Singapore.
I agree - foreigners buying up real estate will also end up making it difficult for local people, just as has happened in Hawai'i, where the man being interview has not surprisingly also lived.
I agree. They should all rent.
UFOL
(United Front of Landlords)
😊
But some 30% of Singaporeans are still not happy. Everyday keep scolding the government.
Many of them in fact benefits from it yet still say opposition better lol
For some it’s never ever enough
People who “ scold the government “ do Not necessarily mean that they don’t love Sg or the government. Perhaps they believe certain things should not be done a certain way or that certain things can be better.
Criticism does not always equate to hate. It could actually be the opposite.
@@leongyet9896 Absolutely! I know this older woman who lives in a government subsidized flat (pays S$50/month for a roomy studio apartment), and never stops complaining about the government.
Boomer much?
I know it’s a widely American thing but pls pls do leash your dog, if you really do love it. Not just for its own safety but for others. Also, Singapore is a multi cultural country, we have Muslim friends around that are sensitive to dogs (religious reasons)
Are you able to do one from a German or Turkish POV?
American no ABSD, enjoy free security of National services offer by the local. Should introduce more taxes for American and all foreign!
But they’re protecting SG as well. Enemies don’t think about taking on SG not because of your own military, it’s because of the back up
Singapore is meant for the affluent people. It’s the most expensive place on earth and it’s just going to get more and more expensive as time goes by. Imagine paying $100,000 US dollars for a Toyota or Honda car and you can only own and drive it for 10 years. Nowhere in the world would you see many elderly folks in their 70s and 80s still having to clean toilets and clear tables just to scrap by. Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, there is no free healthcare, no unemployment insurance, no welfare and no free education. This is the reality of Singapore under the facade as one of the richest countries in the world. It’s a shame.
Well , if cars are cheap in Sg , it would probably take 3 hours to drive from Ang Mo Kio to Toa Payoh. Leave home 3 hours earlier for work daily due to traffic jam. Do we want that ?
Is it even necessary to own a car in Sg ?
High-skilled and educated workers in Sinkapore are in demand and are paid a premium, whereas low-skilled workers have stagnating incomes. The wealth is unevenly distributed, i.e., the rich are but a minority. It sure sucks to be poor in Sinkapore.
@@sktoh4469 , It sucks to be poor anywhere in the world, I came from a poor background but that doesn't mean you will be there all your life. Turn to God and He will direct your path and He did that for me. Believe in Jesus and read the Bible as it is God's Word to you and when you follow what it say, it brings life to you. I was born in Malaysia and do business in many parts of the world and retired early.
@yangtzeling7468 The number of cars can be limited to 1 or 2 per household. The exorbitant prices of vehicles set by the government are not so much as to prevent traffic congestion but to market cars as a luxury item and earn a huge amount of profit from it.
@@andreweng7151 The last time I checked, the government wasn't in the business of selling cars. It does, however, make a huge killing from the exhorbitant fees and taxes associated with car sales and usage by longsuffering citizens. Those fees and taxes are created to ensure ministers and high ranking civil servants continue to receive sky high salaries unmatched anywhere in the world.
You suppose feel gratitude when western media is condemning human rights in other country and many people applause freedom in the US. You should be proud of US achievement
Singapore 🇸🇬 👏👏👏👏
I don't think Singapore has family values just look at the fertility rate it's going to be less then 1 this year. Sure it's safe and has low taxes. He is right about American foreign policy through.
It abt cost of raising children.nothing to do with family values.japan and korea also the same.
Only for the rich and upper middle class
When an American says "family values" it usually means no gay rights.....
The guy works in real estates... He want renters stupid.... Lol.... This is a form of advert. Like most RUclipsrs are from SG.... He is trying to keep their cash flow going. He probably likes SG cos even the USA real estate collapsed. Why... I bet it's down to these Asian debts hurtling towards the USA too. It's why you have bankrupted states....
I don’t think declining fertility rate is relevant or related to family values.
Absolutely right about America lol
'Murica
Subang jaya also stolen
👍👏💪🇸🇬
I luv chicken rice
Rich 80s and still going to the office 😮.. does he know that when it’s time to go.. we go like we came🥺
Sometimes office is the only place where a billionaire can be boss, because they’re not always the boss at home
Because the society has already stapled in ourselves 🤷♂️
Love the guy but a warning to him, you have a huge housing bubble in Singapore and will implode soon.
US CITIZEN thinks Singapore as the most not slow living country in SEA STILL has family value?. I guess i am so lucky living in SEA ( although i have hate dan love relationship with our society and family value).
Kong simi??
Not just any US citizen but a loaded one at that. Which is why I find these Max Chernov videos hard to relate to. And I hardly consider SEA to epitome of family values.
Just left Singapore.
I find people don’t seem to be happy, can be arrogant. Retired Seniors are very unhappy as they are running out of retirement savings and being forced back to work. It’s a modern place but so what, feels like the chickens are coming home to roost after LKK’s success, give me Malaysia any day.
SG is so tiny and CCTVs or cameras in cars are everywhere. Can't really hide when you commit a crime.
Are you laundering money or something?
Yet somehow many ppl have got away with stuff like intimidation, nightmare neighbours etc....
Ask Joe Briben. He knows how to hide crimes.
Move to San Francisco, NYC, or Chicago. You can get away with crimes all day long.
❤❤
They love their jobs and will be bored lazing around doing nothing.
Front part not necessarily true. But 2nd part is 50-50.
Some Sinkapureans are going in the OPPOSITE direction.
"Rents now, although they're high, they're still not maybe where it should be for people to see proper rental yields".
And this is exactly why I think investing in property in Singapore makes no sense especially with such high entry prices.
He represents the owners, not the renters
People go for appreciation rather than rental and for that matter Ca, NYC, Hong Kong ,etc.
Rental yields are fine for those long time players who are already in the game. For those seeking immediate high yields or early flipping at high capital gains, then think about it.
Do u follow singapore politics? If so what are your thoughts on the recent corruption scandal and/or extramarital affair scandal in the ruling party?
😂ang moh calling himself ang moh 👍🏼
Its actually because they are considered rich in asia but considered poor or just average in the US.😂
Why never interview Singaporean migrate out of sg. A coin have 2 face. 😅😅😅😅
I lived in Singapore for 16 years and it was time, I had to leave, the place was too suffocating. BTW, billionaires can have an amazing life anywhere. He is disengenious!
Guns are allowed in US....what safety you want ?
Likely you may have to relocate again once China reclaim Taiwan militarily! Singapore is America overseas biggest ammo depot. Do you really think singapore can avoid being drag into America obit? Hard luck!
Go..to a country...of 1.4 billion people..in China...you will think..you are in Singapore !
If you could stand the shitty weather, $$$$ in almost every category, move here.
Ysss..esp.when you submit to the true religion on earth!!!
When you're an 80 year old billionaire going into the office everyday - that's not drive - that's simply not having anything more worthwhile in your life than accumulating.
Welcome 60% stamp fee for foreigners.