Well done, I also check her vlogs on Singapore living. Someone who had been to 190 countries knows something about which country is safe and a good place to call home.
Max love ur videos ..As a US doctor who visited Singapore recently from Florida (it was hot in Singapore still ) and loved it a lot with my wife and kid ..Wondered if u had any medical professionals like doctors who moved to Singapore that u interviewed or will interview …and how it varies from their home country ..Would love to watch that …Keep up the great content
Thank you Koala for volunteering with the SAF but I'm not sure that I agree on your comments that you did "all the things that the NS people would do". Your induction course is a 2-weeks stay-in training. Mine was over 52 weeks long. You enjoyed your training while some from my units self-terminated. I suspect it took MINDEF a year to get back to you partly because of overseas background checks. A locally-born female applicant would get a response way faster.
It's not even a real country. It's sort of a Walt Disney park, a bigger park than usual, of course. Singapore, Luxembourg, San Marino, the AUE, Qatar, etc. these are artificially created Athens-like city-states, from some eclectic congregations of very rich individuals and corporations.... most don't produce any thing on their own; and all of them depend on the sweats, tears, and suffering of extremely EXPLOITED FOREIGN workers ("guest workers") to baby sit their kids, to cook for them, to wipe their elderly's butts, to build for them, etc. Real countries are the messy, big ones that may STRUGGLE on many fronts but which are able to grow most or all of their own foods, produce their own teachers, plumbers, doctors, engineers, etc... real countries --- as opposed to Disneyland types of big theme parks ---- are those able to build big & small factories & companies, able to invent technologies & construct or manufacture computers, chips, missiles & cars & planes & satellites, etc.
@@kiabtoomlauj6249 The fact u took your time to write such a long comment clearly showed that u are too jealous of Singapore😂🤭Why do u bother if Singapore is big or small country??😂Clearly u aren’t happy with ur own country, that’s why u can’t stand whatever Singapore has been offering to the world❤❤❤ HAHAHA, What makes u think Singapore can’t & dont produce our own teacher, lawyer, doctor,,engineer, banker etc? Singapore is such an unique country that is able to produce TOP notch brilliant students & intelligent ppl to run the country too!! 🇸🇬🇸🇬Singapore students also ALWAYS TOPPED IN THE WORLD FOR INTELLIGENCE,READING, MATH & SCIENCE. That’s why Singapore is WELL KNOWN for that & been ranked MOST intelligent country for many yrs!!🎉🎉NONE of those countries u mentioned are considered intelligent countries EXCEPT Singapore!!❤So, are u awake now or still living in diff planet?🙃 What guest workers? U mean those ppl come to work in Singapore are all doing FOR FREE?😂🤣LMAO.. So when they do cooking, cleaning, building houses etc all are considered as “intolerable” chores for them? 🤣🤣Oh Wow ..Oh ya so they must be so stupid to work in Singapore for HIGHER salary & their country “actually” can provide “more” opportunity for them to work🤭🤭..Wow…u are so clever to think this way, bravo to u👏👏So everyone else so stupid except u can tell that by giving them jobs in Singapore is called exploiting them?? HAHAHA🤣🤣 Have u actually talked to the workers? Who invited them to come to Singapore? Hello? Excuse me, they all come to Singapore voluntarily & many would pay to come to Singapore cos they know SG can provide the income they can NEVER dream of having back home, that explains why average foreigners work in Singapore for 10-20 yrs, some even 30yrs cos they LUV TO WORK IN SINGAPORE & for as long as they can!! There are so many countries in this world, they can choose to work elsewhere too if they want but they chose Singapore!! Nobody pointing gun at them, so what the fcuk is wrong with u by twisting fact that we are exploiting them?? Are they working for free in Singapore?? 🙄Exploiting my beautiful a*ss, u jealous piece of sh*t…🥰 Singapore is such a systematic & well run country that even takes care of foreigners with proper laws that help protect their safety too, so why the fxck u put us the same level as those other countries esp comparing us to the middle eastern countries??!! Are we muslim country governed by Muslim laws?? If u are being exploited by them that’s ur problem, don’t come here & start accusing Singapore is doing the same as them. Go get a better life pls in your own REAL LOUSY country.🥰 That’s real country for u HAHAHA❤
@@kiabtoomlauj6249 Agree do all Singaporeans act like her ? It doesn't matter say Singapore is the best country, because she is on duty in Singapore. but calling other countries bad is a rude
@@adijanuardea1582 Seems like you dont know how to read English. He never said that other countries are bad. Though he rightly pointed out that a few small countries are Artificial places and are a concentrated hub of some rich people. Have you ever thought why Singaporeans are always happy to go outside the country ?
I respect Koala. She quit her last job because her last job was not happy that she joined NS. She appreciates the peace and efficiency Singapore has offered to her. And she is a female! She is able to prove she is better than some of the guys.
Joining the army is a logical thought process for her to potentially help obtain a Citizenship. Given her age, I would imagine it's quite difficult for her to get an SC, assuming she loves Singapore and would like to settle here. I also don't think she's married , so it would make sense why she joins the army especially if she's laid off.
Ms Koala is such a worldly, insightful person. I love how she could instantly respond to your questions on which is the country that is most.. Like she knew the world at the back of her hand. Mad respect for the choices she made in her life and also for serving the country.
Hi Max and KK: Thank you for making the video. Absolutely love it. Great content- Max! Especially for KK, you made us and yourself proud to be a Singaporean. Great job in serving the armed forces. It can be exciting- all good. Sincerely, Golden State resident admiring the Yosemite Waterfalls and enjoying Napa Valley.
Hahaha... Serving the armed forces? Her's totally different from what a Singaporean male experienced as a conscript. Please don't insult the sacrifice of all Singaporean male.
Thank You Koala u share many great things about NS service ..I wish my two daughters to joint NS after what I'm hearing from your point of view..Thank You again..gbu
Love Singapore. Had a great time there. I’m the opposite of her. US is where I feel at home. We have problems but the landscape and little nuance make it worth it.
@@yiming99 You're right. English is her 1st language, not her mother tongue. There's no concept of "mother tongue" in the US. That's a Singaporean thing.
where is koala originally from? i watched her videos she says shes american, but i wonder whats her ethnicity, she kinda sounds hong kong ish, just curious!
Back when I was doing my NS, there was an Australian and an Indonesian in my batch. The Indonesian fella don't even know what National service is. He just applied for PR and got an enlistment letter.
Yes. It's better to be clear about SAFVC. It's true the training is real tough for all, not only females, no doubt about it, but no need to be ambiguous.
In her other video she mentioned she has 3 ethnicities which she didnt wanna reveal. And also hinted growing up in a number of different countries outside US...Australia being just one of them..but yeah she doesnt sound Aussie either.
Great video! Absolutely love Ms Koala 😊 Solo female traveller to Gabon, Egypt and Brazil? She's probably braver and has more street smarts than most SAF officers (including the Generals!!) 😁😁
Joesph Schooling enlisted in 2022 too. Hope to see him at Worlds Masters Championships in 2025 as it is easy to get there from San Francisco. Had Worlds at Stanford in 2006, but US Masters not equipped to host such a huge event. Wow she went to Columbia. It’s good to be a an Ivy Leaguer as one is less impressed by people from Ivy League schools. A lot of them went to prep schools like Philips Exeter. Feeling depressed that I didn’t even know about this route. I swim to shake off these negative thoughts. Traveling is such a pain.
I doubt her accent is due to Singlish influence but rather the accent she grew up with in America among her immigrant family/neighbourhood (the ethnicity of which she prefers to keep private, I guess). I can see why she likes Singapore which is often misunderstood as a non-English speaking country just because they do not have typical Western sounding "native" accents ...just like herself.. I suppose it makes her English sound less "pidgin" in comparison. (I mean she has even made "comedies" about Singlish in other videos).
I am grateful that l can reside in Singapore.There are very few crimes in Singapore. Most of the crimes here are committed by foreigners. Singaporean are very respectful and friendly.
Ms Koala ? Yea I can imagine how a Koala can adapt to Singapore . When people are living in condos and coming from overseas ... They surely have got themselves well covered ... Which is a far cry from those who were born here . I think people can resonate with those
And they should keep it that way. Cars are not supposed to be priced like they are in other countries. The real costs of the cars are way beyond what they charge; it's more road maintenance, carbon emissions, destruction of cohesive communities, time wasted in traffic, and toll on mental health.
It is incorrect to say that Singapore PRs do not have to serve National Service. PRs who turn 18 are called up for NS. Singapore must be the only country in the world that conscripts foreigners into its armed forces....
It would also be nice if they would interview "itchyboots" (Her name is Noraly) another amazing solo world traveler that rides her bike everywhere or perhaps "Eva zu Beck" with her overlanding around the world too. 😊
You should interview/collab with Satshya Tharien she is a Indian youtuber/insta based in Singapore. Maybe she can give a glimpse between the two countries?
If you’re visiting a country for a short period of time, like days or weeks, your perception of that country will be formed by only those few days or weeks of stay.
To me, her(Kola) story doesn't adds up. Single, Travel 200 countries, consultant, quit a $200k job, studied couple of degrees, wrote books, an US citizen, her accent also doesn't sound American, come to Singapore to sign up for the army to serve as a soldier. I don't believe everything she said, sorry. What is her real reason to do that, nobody knows? Is she trying to get Singapore citizen or PR in the fast lane, if so is she willing to give up her US citizenship for that, i don't think so. (very few would) Trying to stand out to get more view for her own YT sub ? Maybe, that would be crazy if true, but IDK. EDIT : I just saw some comment here, i think one nailed it, she joined a 2 weeks NS course but make it sound as if she had signed up for NS, WTF. She is such a con.
She says she doesn't like to do things that take time and waits for a year for army application. Nice! She does everything by herself and doesn't believe in teamwork and lands in the army? how does this work?
PR is just a foreigner with a Permanent Residency, NOT a citizen. If you ask me, l think it’s short-sighted to allow any foreigner to serve in a country’s military. Whose side will the foreigner be on in the event of a conflict with the foreigner’s home country?
This Chanel deletes inconvenient truth about PR is just a foreigner with Permanent Residency and my views on the NS for allowing foreigners to join the country’s military.
It is rather strange that she claims to be a "soldier" and joined the SAF when she is actually part of the SAFVC? FYI SG women, first-generation Permanent Residents and new citizens between 18 and 45 years of age are welcome to apply to the SAFVC . These volunteers will be called up for training and deployment to typically serve up to 14 days in a year. But bro, your edits of B-roll to actual NS-enlistees is so misleading! Volunteers have Basic Training (Continuous - two weeks), Qualification Training (up to two weeks), Advanced Training (up to two weeks)- that is six weeks! And she is as capable as an 18 year-old with 3 months of Basic Military Training and another 6 months of Vocation training and/or leadership course? Lets get real.
Yea. No way it’s “more” intense or even “as” intense. Not even close. 😂 Conscript training phase last months and obviously the hammering is 10 times worse. Thank you for your contribution but let’s be real indeed.
No need to be a party pooper. She volunteered herself. Conscripts are young and abled body men, typically still in their teenage years. While volunteers are adults with other commitments. 2 weeks of training for SAFVC is similar to the 2 weeks of reservice, I would argue the 2 weeks SAFVC go through is more siong than the 2 weeks of reservice
for sure Malaysian won’t voluntarily apply for military service. Whereas Pr or already Singaporean Malaysians are just here for the money. I salute for foreigners who volunteered for the national service. 🫡
I would like to hear more about her Australian experience, she went to the trouble of getting PR, which. Is a long process, but now doesn’t want to live there. She calls herself Koala after all :)
She is wearing a beautifully embroidered yellow dress of cotton comfortable material. This dress could only be bought at the place she visited. You can't buy it at any shopping center around the world, not branded, but beautiful. You'll appreciate its uniqueness and beauty. People who have sharp eyes like the top fashion designers or the managers of the garment factories, chief merchandisers or purchasing managers will notice its beauty. Wealthy women love this type of dresses with laced outline. She resembles Sally Yeh, faithful wife of George Lam, a good woman who appreciated George Lam's help. Why are you still waiting?
She doesn’t have an American accent at all. She speaks English with Chinese accent. Since she served the Singaporean army, her US citizenship could/should be revoked per the citizenship laws in the USA
That's fantastic for her! Otherwise it costs $5000 in govt fees, tens of thousands in legal fees, 25%-50% of your net worth, and takes years to shake off horrid US citizenship, the worst in the world which is the only one that taxes you all over the earth wherever you go - and has the most negative image of all nationalities.
3K - 5K americans leave and renounce the US every month now. They're all the successul ppl, leaving behind the high US crime & taxes. The US govt is hiding this fact. Also, most of the brightest Chinese and Asians are fleeing the US due to rampant US racism and fear for their lives. It's the biggest brain drain in human history. The US is finished!
Don't speak as though your short time volunteer experience in the military is equivalent to the full fledged 2 yrs experience that all Singaporean guys were forced to go through. No need to bring this up as if it is a massive contribution. Yes, I blatantly undermine your military volunteer experience as child''s play, nothing more than a holiday camp, period
Her first sentence "you have no idea". Well Singapore fits her subtle narcissism well. Singapore is a well run country, but it is far from a free society and monitoring of the population is well in place, but for 2 attention hungry YT's that is no problem.
Comparing her time to volunteer and full time conscription and say that what she went through is more intense. What an insult to full time NS. LOL. I am sure many Singaporean males would love to volunteer then
@@WilliamWee-h4d I am sure I understand English. She said it was more intense because their course was condensed compared to what the other NS boys go through. C'mon...taking a sh1t at what our boys go through?? I for one would like to go through her "intense" and shorter training regime...anytime! :)
She doesn't sound American. Also, I agree that Singapore is among the best in the world. But I don't agree with many of the things she says. Withholding identity can be a criminal offence in several countries including the US.
Several billionaires and many millionaires choose to live in Singapore for good. However, the property prices in Singapore are high. Singapore isn't suitable for people who love nature or enjoying living in the mountains 24/7 staring at seas all year round. Lives are priceless and invaluable; thus, a good quality medical healthcare and a hygienic environment are priorities of most wealthy people. Singapore is an extremely hot and humid city, summer for 365 days a year. Singapore is a melting pot of many different people and cultures from all over the world. Literally, Singapore has people from 190 countries living or working here. Renting a bedroom or an apartment in Singapore is high, including HDB. Fortunately, the public transport, MRT & Buses, are affordable for many. One can have an affordable breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper at the hawker centers or coffee shops. Singapore is suitable for people who love the city life. The reliable public transport system covers 90% of Singapore and the taxi fare is also affordable. Just get married to a Singaporean man will get you a PR, have baby, to get the Singapore passport.
Same sentiments, Singapore is the perfect place for people who have very high levels of discipline, good moral compass, have high desire to keep fit, value safety alot and generally everyday hungry.
National Service helps to shape young men to be better men during formative years before adulthood. It is impossible to shape each and every young man. However, to be able to achieve 90% is considered a success, harmony, peace, prosperity and tranquility for all of us here and all around us. Our forefathers made a wise decision.
Too corrupt, people don’t follow rules/laws. Last time I went there get scammed by fake monks, taxi driver drive off with my bag, bus driver smoking whilst driving with a no smoking sign above him.. just small things that all add up to make Malaysia not desirable
No problem, you can travel to Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Singapore as an when you like with flights available all year round. You are lucky. Many are still struggling from hand to mouth to make ends meet.
I love her attitude towards her life and having a peace and joyful soul most of the time
Full respect for her!
rusuk senjaaaa..ta!
She is truly a positive person
Congratulations Ms Koala. You found where you feel is home 🎉
thanks for your service Koala!
Thank you for your service in singapore ma'am.
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Thank you koala for contributing to Singapore defence ❤️. Local and volunteer Singapore armed forces personnel will stand together united))
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Honestly, i am sure its like 1 in a million where we can see a solo traveller covered more than 190 countries. Got to give it to her!!! Kudos 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
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Thank u 🙏 hope to see you 2 of my channels too 🥰🐨
just wanna say thanks to Ms Koala for this interview
Ms Koala is so well travelled her description of different types of country is pretty spot on.
Hi Max,
I have full respect for this Lady Koala.
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Miss Koala is an amazing woman! Nice to see her in your channel too
Yes indeed!
Thank u 🙏 hope to see you 2 of my channels too 🥰🐨
I have nothing but respect for U as a grateful person which many lacks Thank You for loving Singapore.🙏🏻
Aww Thank u 🙏 hope to see you 2 of my channels too 🥰🐨
Well done, I also check her vlogs on Singapore living. Someone who had been to 190 countries knows something about which country is safe and a good place to call home.
🫶🏻🐨thanks for supporting Max and me
Max love ur videos ..As a US doctor who visited Singapore recently from Florida (it was hot in Singapore still ) and loved it a lot with my wife and kid ..Wondered if u had any medical professionals like doctors who moved to Singapore that u interviewed or will interview …and how it varies from their home country ..Would love to watch that …Keep up the great content
I know a doctor working at our government hospital who was originally from the UK.
Yes. Dr Dean Ho, from LA ruclips.net/video/1kYTrCKHkCc/видео.htmlsi=TrGUpKRaEOgTPuZv
Ms Koala is such an inspiration for me as a woman ❤
Thank you Koala for volunteering with the SAF but I'm not sure that I agree on your comments that you did "all the things that the NS people would do". Your induction course is a 2-weeks stay-in training. Mine was over 52 weeks long. You enjoyed your training while some from my units self-terminated.
I suspect it took MINDEF a year to get back to you partly because of overseas background checks. A locally-born female applicant would get a response way faster.
Wish u all the best to be offered the citizenship! Much respect.
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Thank you very much for interviewing her, Mr. Max 🙏🙇♀️ My wish is finally granted ❤❤❤
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So far she is fortunate. All the best.
I’m proud of Koala 👍
Thanks max for sharing. 🙏👍
Two famous persons appeared together!
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I fully agree with her, Singapore is the best place to be!! (I also have travelled all over the world)
It's not even a real country. It's sort of a Walt Disney park, a bigger park than usual, of course.
Singapore, Luxembourg, San Marino, the AUE, Qatar, etc. these are artificially created Athens-like city-states, from some eclectic congregations of very rich individuals and corporations.... most don't produce any thing on their own; and all of them depend on the sweats, tears, and suffering of extremely EXPLOITED FOREIGN workers ("guest workers") to baby sit their kids, to cook for them, to wipe their elderly's butts, to build for them, etc.
Real countries are the messy, big ones that may STRUGGLE on many fronts but which are able to grow most or all of their own foods, produce their own teachers, plumbers, doctors, engineers, etc... real countries --- as opposed to Disneyland types of big theme parks ---- are those able to build big & small factories & companies, able to invent technologies & construct or manufacture computers, chips, missiles & cars & planes & satellites, etc.
@@kiabtoomlauj6249 The fact u took your time to write such a long comment clearly showed that u are too jealous of Singapore😂🤭Why do u bother if Singapore is big or small country??😂Clearly u aren’t happy with ur own country, that’s why u can’t stand whatever Singapore has been offering to the world❤❤❤
HAHAHA, What makes u think Singapore can’t & dont produce our own teacher, lawyer, doctor,,engineer, banker etc? Singapore is such an unique country that is able to produce TOP notch brilliant students & intelligent ppl to run the country too!! 🇸🇬🇸🇬Singapore students also ALWAYS TOPPED IN THE WORLD FOR INTELLIGENCE,READING, MATH & SCIENCE. That’s why Singapore is WELL KNOWN for that & been ranked MOST intelligent country for many yrs!!🎉🎉NONE of those countries u mentioned are considered intelligent countries EXCEPT Singapore!!❤So, are u awake now or still living in diff planet?🙃
What guest workers? U mean those ppl come to work in Singapore are all doing FOR FREE?😂🤣LMAO.. So when they do cooking, cleaning, building houses etc all are considered as “intolerable” chores for them? 🤣🤣Oh Wow ..Oh ya so they must be so stupid to work in Singapore for HIGHER salary & their country “actually” can provide “more” opportunity for them to work🤭🤭..Wow…u are so clever to think this way, bravo to u👏👏So everyone else so stupid except u can tell that by giving them jobs in Singapore is called exploiting them?? HAHAHA🤣🤣
Have u actually talked to the workers? Who invited them to come to Singapore? Hello? Excuse me, they all come to Singapore voluntarily & many would pay to come to Singapore cos they know SG can provide the income they can NEVER dream of having back home, that explains why average foreigners work in Singapore for 10-20 yrs, some even 30yrs cos they LUV TO WORK IN SINGAPORE & for as long as they can!! There are so many countries in this world, they can choose to work elsewhere too if they want but they chose Singapore!! Nobody pointing gun at them, so what the fcuk is wrong with u by twisting fact that we are exploiting them?? Are they working for free in Singapore?? 🙄Exploiting my beautiful a*ss, u jealous piece of sh*t…🥰
Singapore is such a systematic & well run country that even takes care of foreigners with proper laws that help protect their safety too, so why the fxck u put us the same level as those other countries esp comparing us to the middle eastern countries??!! Are we muslim country governed by Muslim laws?? If u are being exploited by them that’s ur problem, don’t come here & start accusing Singapore is doing the same as them. Go get a better life pls in your own REAL LOUSY country.🥰 That’s real country for u HAHAHA❤
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Agree
do all Singaporeans act like her ?
It doesn't matter say Singapore is the best country, because she is on duty in Singapore.
but calling other countries bad is a rude
@@adijanuardea1582 Seems like you dont know how to read English. He never said that other countries are bad. Though he rightly pointed out that a few small countries are Artificial places and are a concentrated hub of some rich people. Have you ever thought why Singaporeans are always happy to go outside the country ?
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It seems like you don't know what a 'calling' is 😀
I respect Koala. She quit her last job because her last job was not happy that she joined NS. She appreciates the peace and efficiency Singapore has offered to her. And she is a female! She is able to prove she is better than some of the guys.
She got laid off, not quit.
Her last employer was not happy that she joined NS? How come? Care to share?
@@kwpf They felt it is taking off her time and effort away from her work.
@@rocketsteel Laid off or quit, she has the courage to carry on the NS despite the company displeasure. Not everyone can do that.
Joining the army is a logical thought process for her to potentially help obtain a Citizenship. Given her age, I would imagine it's quite difficult for her to get an SC, assuming she loves Singapore and would like to settle here. I also don't think she's married , so it would make sense why she joins the army especially if she's laid off.
Good interview, hearing from someone having travelled much certainly refreshing. Good for her.
Ms Koala is such a worldly, insightful person. I love how she could instantly respond to your questions on which is the country that is most.. Like she knew the world at the back of her hand. Mad respect for the choices she made in her life and also for serving the country.
Awww Thank u 🙏 hope to see you 2 of my channels too 🥰🐨
she is so unique 👍
Hi Max and KK: Thank you for making the video. Absolutely love it. Great content- Max! Especially for KK, you made us and yourself proud to be a Singaporean. Great job in serving the armed forces. It can be exciting- all good. Sincerely, Golden State resident admiring the Yosemite Waterfalls and enjoying Napa Valley.
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Hahaha... Serving the armed forces? Her's totally different from what a Singaporean male experienced as a conscript. Please don't insult the sacrifice of all Singaporean male.
Thank You Koala u share many great things about NS service ..I wish my two daughters to joint NS after what I'm hearing from your point of view..Thank You again..gbu
You’re welcome! Btw I joined SAF volunteer corps not NS. Thank u 🙏 hope to see you 2 of my channels too 🥰🐨
Awesome mam .. love your interview 👏👌 great achievement visiting 193 counties
Love Singapore. Had a great time there. I’m the opposite of her. US is where I feel at home. We have problems but the landscape and little nuance make it worth it.
There is no perfect country, there is only the most suitable country for different personalities and needs
Wow... 193 countries! I can only spend my lifetime dreaming about seeing maybe 20% of that!
Lucky you, i have been abroad 3 times during my life. And if i am in my mid 50's
@randar1969 haha yes I guess I ought to be grateful for what I have rather than be sorry for what I have not. Thanks.
Haha I think u can do it 🐨
Her english accent is more Singaporean than American now. Kudos for her joining the Singapore armed forces.
Curious about her background, seems that English is not her mother tongue.
Her English sounded like a Hong Konger
Lol. No. Sound like china or hongkong.
@@yiming99 You're right. English is her 1st language, not her mother tongue. There's no concept of "mother tongue" in the US. That's a Singaporean thing.
@@ELGtheMAN You've never been to HK if you think that's what HK English sounds like.
where is koala originally from? i watched her videos she says shes american, but i wonder whats her ethnicity, she kinda sounds hong kong ish, just curious!
Sounds like HK. Surprised she doesn’t want Australia residency. Pretty nice place to live?
@@user-jk5um1om8l if you're white then maybe, but she isn't so it's difficult to say...
@@vanityfairsosborne Singaporeans retiring in Australia in droves… and there’s a huge Asian population. Lovely people, at least in my experience.
I hv HK neighbours and colleagues. They generally prefers SG citizenship. You will see them volunteering in cc, festive events, etc. and now army.
Chinese or HK naturalised in US maybe..
Dyamm... she is the real ambassador to all the countries..
Back when I was doing my NS, there was an Australian and an Indonesian in my batch. The Indonesian fella don't even know what National service is. He just applied for PR and got an enlistment letter.
She joining The Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps is a uniformed volunteer auxiliary branch of the Singapore Armed Forces also NOT as a regular.
thats why i wondered how come foreigner can join regular army..
Yes. It's better to be clear about SAFVC. It's true the training is real tough for all, not only females, no doubt about it, but no need to be ambiguous.
Whatever is a contribution to Singapore we have to appreciate.
@@shadowj3311It still won’t make these foreigners one of us.
@@Maris_S28 small minded
prettiest soldier in singapore
Thank You Max for this interview. ❤
She walks the talk. She does not whine like so many guys
Come to Ang mo kio, l will treat you to all our local delights
What are the local delights in Ang mo kio?
Why doesn't she tell us where she is originally from? She's clearly not born in the USA. A lot of us are curious.
In her other video she mentioned she has 3 ethnicities which she didnt wanna reveal. And also hinted growing up in a number of different countries outside US...Australia being just one of them..but yeah she doesnt sound Aussie either.
Yeah, sounds like Asian or SEA english for me
She looks Chinese, India, SEA ethnic mixture.
She doesn't sound like she was born in America though
She sounds like she is from China or Hong Kong. Probably move to US & got a citizenship & now she has decided she wants a Singapore citizenship.
@@ln6593 China probably. She doesn't have a HK accent.
@@jsurfin1 This is how American Hong Konger sounds like. ruclips.net/video/ZaKuW_lhIy8/видео.html
@@jsurfin1 How can you tell?
@@JRspeaking from working in HK and China for a number of years and knowing both the languages.
Your USP is finding and interviewing intersting people.. just keep finding them and talking them .
Oh, she's still in SG. After so many years...
She's from China who just has American citizenship.
Great video! Absolutely love Ms Koala 😊 Solo female traveller to Gabon, Egypt and Brazil? She's probably braver and has more street smarts than most SAF officers (including the Generals!!) 😁😁
Haha Thank u 🙏 hope to see you 2 of my channels too 🥰🐨
Joesph Schooling enlisted in 2022 too. Hope to see him at Worlds Masters Championships in 2025 as it is easy to get there from San Francisco. Had Worlds at Stanford in 2006, but US Masters not equipped to host such a huge event. Wow she went to Columbia. It’s good to be a an Ivy Leaguer as one is less impressed by people from Ivy League schools. A lot of them went to prep schools like Philips Exeter. Feeling depressed that I didn’t even know about this route. I swim to shake off these negative thoughts. Traveling is such a pain.
Good interview and conversation. I love it. Very good Video. Good job Koala and Max.. !!! 😊☺️😃😄
I’m glad that you enjoyed our conversation!
Where did Miss Koala grow up? Where does an American learn to speak with a sort of Singlish accent?
I doubt her accent is due to Singlish influence but rather the accent she grew up with in America among her immigrant family/neighbourhood (the ethnicity of which she prefers to keep private, I guess). I can see why she likes Singapore which is often misunderstood as a non-English speaking country just because they do not have typical Western sounding "native" accents ...just like herself.. I suppose it makes her English sound less "pidgin" in comparison. (I mean she has even made "comedies" about Singlish in other videos).
I am grateful that l can reside in Singapore.There are very few crimes in Singapore. Most of the crimes here are committed by foreigners. Singaporean are very respectful and friendly.
Everyone should stand guard for their government and lifestyle given by the country
Hey Max, can you do some videos or find some expats frkm Australia / NZ and living in Singapore / Malaysia please
Sure but I actually had a lot of Australians on my channel already
@@MaxChernov oh really? I will check some of your old videos to find some
@@MaxChernov I think what we'd like to know is more of Malaysia esp the city and travel life of the more wealthy kind :)
Can we get a comparison of hawaii and singapore from your future videos?
Ms Koala ? Yea I can imagine how a Koala can adapt to Singapore . When people are living in condos and coming from overseas ... They surely have got themselves well covered ... Which is a far cry from those who were born here . I think people can resonate with those
Where was she from originally?
China la, so obvious
It's rare to see traffic jam in Singapore, because the normal car prices are insane overpriced over 1000% of is real price..
bikes here costs as much as cars in other countries
And they should keep it that way. Cars are not supposed to be priced like they are in other countries. The real costs of the cars are way beyond what they charge; it's more road maintenance, carbon emissions, destruction of cohesive communities, time wasted in traffic, and toll on mental health.
@NoBullshitU lool
Great personality & Great talent, thanks 🙏
Thank u 🙏 hope to see you 2 of my channels too 🥰🐨
She is cool!!
It is incorrect to say that Singapore PRs do not have to serve National Service. PRs who turn 18 are called up for NS. Singapore must be the only country in the world that conscripts foreigners into its armed forces....
It would also be nice if they would interview "itchyboots" (Her name is Noraly) another amazing solo world traveler that rides her bike everywhere or perhaps "Eva zu Beck" with her overlanding around the world too. 😊
If u got money, living in Singapore is good. If without much money, then forget it..
Love her name, Ms Koala :-)
You should interview/collab with Satshya Tharien she is a Indian youtuber/insta based in Singapore. Maybe she can give a glimpse between the two countries?
If you’re visiting a country for a short period of time, like days or weeks, your perception of that country will be formed by only those few days or weeks of stay.
To me, her(Kola) story doesn't adds up. Single, Travel 200 countries, consultant, quit a $200k job, studied couple of degrees, wrote books, an US citizen, her accent also doesn't sound American, come to Singapore to sign up for the army to serve as a soldier. I don't believe everything she said, sorry. What is her real reason to do that, nobody knows? Is she trying to get Singapore citizen or PR in the fast lane, if so is she willing to give up her US citizenship for that, i don't think so. (very few would) Trying to stand out to get more view for her own YT sub ? Maybe, that would be crazy if true, but IDK.
EDIT : I just saw some comment here, i think one nailed it, she joined a 2 weeks NS course but make it sound as if she had signed up for NS, WTF. She is such a con.
Hey, don't be parochial or primeval lah. You can say anything you like without harming or cheating anybody, take it easy
You talked like you are the King: To Me. Who are you? To me? So what?
She says she doesn't like to do things that take time and waits for a year for army application. Nice! She does everything by herself and doesn't believe in teamwork and lands in the army? how does this work?
That's where she learnt the importance of teamwork in the army. Listened again.....
1:35 she has to APPLY for visa? So she is a PR of Sing and can serve in the Army!
PR is just a foreigner with a Permanent Residency, NOT a citizen.
If you ask me, l think it’s short-sighted to allow any foreigner to serve in a country’s military. Whose side will the foreigner be on in the event of a conflict with the foreigner’s home country?
This Chanel deletes inconvenient truth about PR is just a foreigner with Permanent Residency and my views on the NS for allowing foreigners to join the country’s military.
But a foreigner lah
I was wondering.....when Kola will be in your channel... Hehe
Volunteer corp siboh? She sign on can travel so freely meh? Your lingo tells me you did a short volunteer course niah.
It is not 5 mins from my home to the airport..... it is 45mins
It is rather strange that she claims to be a "soldier" and joined the SAF when she is actually part of the SAFVC? FYI SG women, first-generation Permanent Residents and new citizens between 18 and 45 years of age are welcome to apply to the SAFVC . These volunteers will be called up for training and deployment to typically serve up to 14 days in a year. But bro, your edits of B-roll to actual NS-enlistees is so misleading! Volunteers have Basic Training (Continuous - two weeks), Qualification Training (up to two weeks), Advanced Training (up to two weeks)- that is six weeks! And she is as capable as an 18 year-old with 3 months of Basic Military Training and another 6 months of Vocation training and/or leadership course? Lets get real.
Yea. No way it’s “more” intense or even “as” intense. Not even close. 😂 Conscript training phase last months and obviously the hammering is 10 times worse. Thank you for your contribution but let’s be real indeed.
Agreed,
No need to be a party pooper. She volunteered herself. Conscripts are young and abled body men, typically still in their teenage years. While volunteers are adults with other commitments. 2 weeks of training for SAFVC is similar to the 2 weeks of reservice, I would argue the 2 weeks SAFVC go through is more siong than the 2 weeks of reservice
@@Salasaurtotally agree… give her credit where credit is due. Which Singaporean would volunteer to do any military service if they didn’t have to
@@Salasaur All I said was she was a weekend warrior at best. It's an affront to all who serve and have served. I have - have U?
Originally, she came from where? I don't think she's an American by blood...
singapore is best to live if you are rich. plain and simple brother.
for sure Malaysian won’t voluntarily apply for military service. Whereas Pr or already Singaporean Malaysians are just here for the money. I salute for foreigners who volunteered for the national service. 🫡
Totally agree! so now you know these are the leeches who have no shame in their dictionary.
i am from Singapore lets go singapore
I would like to hear more about her Australian experience, she went to the trouble of getting PR, which. Is a long process, but now doesn’t want to live there. She calls herself Koala after all :)
Many Singaporeans gave up their Singapore Citizenship to live in Australia, love at first sight. Majority of them regretted
Yes completely agree...was PR in au but over time u start to see the ugly side and makes you appreciate singapore more
She sounded like a Hong Konger speaking English
She is wearing a beautifully embroidered yellow dress of cotton comfortable material. This dress could only be bought at the place she visited. You can't buy it at any shopping center around the world, not branded, but beautiful. You'll appreciate its uniqueness and beauty. People who have sharp eyes like the top fashion designers or the managers of the garment factories, chief merchandisers or purchasing managers will notice its beauty. Wealthy women love this type of dresses with laced outline. She resembles Sally Yeh, faithful wife of George Lam, a good woman who appreciated George Lam's help. Why are you still waiting?
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She doesn’t have an American accent at all. She speaks English with Chinese accent. Since she served the Singaporean army, her US citizenship could/should be revoked per the citizenship laws in the USA
That's fantastic for her! Otherwise it costs $5000 in govt fees, tens of thousands in legal fees, 25%-50% of your net worth, and takes years to shake off horrid US citizenship, the worst in the world which is the only one that taxes you all over the earth wherever you go - and has the most negative image of all nationalities.
Dammit, I should have thought of that as an easier, cheaper way to renounce the hellish US citizenship before.
Nothing great to be an american. Some americans are also giving up their american citizenship to be Singaporeans.
3K - 5K americans leave and renounce the US every month now. They're all the successul ppl, leaving behind the high US crime & taxes. The US govt is hiding this fact. Also, most of the brightest Chinese and Asians are fleeing the US due to rampant US racism and fear for their lives. It's the biggest brain drain in human history. The US is finished!
Don't speak as though your short time volunteer experience in the military is equivalent to the full fledged 2 yrs experience that all Singaporean guys were forced to go through. No need to bring this up as if it is a massive contribution. Yes, I blatantly undermine your military volunteer experience as child''s play, nothing more than a holiday camp, period
Bro, I made the same comment here about a 2week summer camp and got some flak by some girls.
One bullet felled the toughest badass commando or veteran. Strategy and weaponry, best physique isn't everything.
Common to have muscular men with six-pack coming in asking for Viagra (erectile dysfunction)
Feels safe here
Her first sentence "you have no idea". Well Singapore fits her subtle narcissism well. Singapore is a well run country, but it is far from a free society and monitoring of the population is well in place, but for 2 attention hungry YT's that is no problem.
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Comparing her time to volunteer and full time conscription and say that what she went through is more intense. What an insult to full time NS. LOL. I am sure many Singaporean males would love to volunteer then
Don't be sensitive. In her body built, she felt and proud, ok for her, no insult, don't feel insulted or insult yourself or NS
@@WilliamWee-h4d I am sure I understand English. She said it was more intense because their course was condensed compared to what the other NS boys go through. C'mon...taking a sh1t at what our boys go through?? I for one would like to go through her "intense" and shorter training regime...anytime! :)
How are you able to just immigrate to Singapore?
She doesn't sound American. Also, I agree that Singapore is among the best in the world. But I don't agree with many of the things she says. Withholding identity can be a criminal offence in several countries including the US.
You expect her to be perfect like an angel?
why does singapore grant a long term visa or pass to someone who doesnt work here? i assume shes not employed
She has two active RUclips channels and she does some form of coaching
Bcoz she’s paying taxes and do enough volunteer work locally. 🤷🏽♂️😅
@@impopquiz that is the most ludicrous thing I've heard... Which category of long term pass does she qualify under?
@@geeeforce RUclips is like a Business
diploma in youtube studies..
Which is most dangerous one is the world?
Several billionaires and many millionaires choose to live in Singapore for good. However, the property prices in Singapore are high. Singapore isn't suitable for people who love nature or enjoying living in the mountains 24/7 staring at seas all year round. Lives are priceless and invaluable; thus, a good quality medical healthcare and a hygienic environment are priorities of most wealthy people. Singapore is an extremely hot and humid city, summer for 365 days a year. Singapore is a melting pot of many different people and cultures from all over the world. Literally, Singapore has people from 190 countries living or working here. Renting a bedroom or an apartment in Singapore is high, including HDB. Fortunately, the public transport, MRT & Buses, are affordable for many. One can have an affordable breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper at the hawker centers or coffee shops. Singapore is suitable for people who love the city life. The reliable public transport system covers 90% of Singapore and the taxi fare is also affordable. Just get married to a Singaporean man will get you a PR, have baby, to get the Singapore passport.
Same sentiments, Singapore is the perfect place for people who have very high levels of discipline, good moral compass, have high desire to keep fit, value safety alot and generally everyday hungry.
National Service helps to shape young men to be better men during formative years before adulthood. It is impossible to shape each and every young man. However, to be able to achieve 90% is considered a success, harmony, peace, prosperity and tranquility for all of us here and all around us. Our forefathers made a wise decision.
wow...thanks for the praise on Singapore, but i dont take 5 mins to go from my place to airport?haha...
I visited 7 planets, but best is home 😊
Other countries to lead a peaceful life but with some compromises : Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam
Everyone has a choice to choose where he or she is willing to live or to work, nobody forces you to do so
Why not malaysia?
Too corrupt, people don’t follow rules/laws. Last time I went there get scammed by fake monks, taxi driver drive off with my bag, bus driver smoking whilst driving with a no smoking sign above him.. just small things that all add up to make Malaysia not desirable
man i love SG & KL so much, im a brit living in manila and desperately want to make the move, i just have no idea where to start.
Oh, actually, would you consider to be interviewed? If yes, please email me at MaxChernovYT@gmail.com
@@MaxChernov hey Max, ha that sounds interesting, ok ill send you an email.
No problem, you can travel to Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Singapore as an when you like with flights available all year round. You are lucky. Many are still struggling from hand to mouth to make ends meet.
Kuala Lumpur is perfect for retirement. Manila is perfect for desires. Singapore is for people who has stamina to race
Which 5 countries she didn't travel to?
Has she visited all the states of the US?
Don't be sarcastic lah. Better than you. You are the frog living in a well lah
Don't be sarcastic? Better than you, frog in a well
hi koala thank you for serving in the SAFVC!
Thank u 🙏 hope to see you 2 of my channels too 🥰🐨
She doesn't speak like an American.