We Malaysians..born and bred here DO NOT like the heat as well. That's why you don't see us walking outside or go to the beach during the day. If we parked our cars for several hours under hot Sun, it's an Oven. Leather seated Cars are worst. When we see Foreign Tourists walking in the heat of the Sun..with NO UMBRELLA, we're amazed!! I love the rain. Umbrellas sell very well here 😊
I lived 26 years in Phoenix. Arizona, where the temperature gets to be 110°-115°in the summertime of course there is very little humidity but still hot is hot. When it gets to 115° or hotter it is like 95° in a more humidity state. About 20° difference. It rains about 8.5 inches in a YEARS time frame. DO you think I would like KL?
I spent a year in M'sia in the 70's, and absolutely fell in love. The people are the sweetest, kindest, happiest and peaceful folks that I've ever been around. I would go back to live there in a heartbeat if my family issues allowed. Yes the heat can be very hard to take but you DO get used to it and they have many ways to beat it - Ice Kachang anyone? The food is wonderful, the most diverse menus on earth. The shopping is incredible, Batik fabric was my favorite. Thank you for the great reviews, the fact its far from home (US) can actually be a bonus if you dont like visitors from home, ha!
I’ve lived from N.H. to Houston to L.A., and now 30 yrs in SE Asia - the past 13 in outskirts of KL - on an MM2H visa. The weather is no worse than Houston / New Orleans in the summer. I’ve just gotten used to being damp most of the daytime, taking 3 showers & changing 2-3 shirts per day. I agree with all your assessments, including JP’s walking comment. The time factor is not an issue for me. A kidney removal here cost USD 5,000, including 6 days in a private room where my wife stayed with me! 2 comments: KL is all you say, but it isnt representative of 90% of Malaysia. The “real” Malaysia is even more fascinating & enjoyable, particularly if you take the trouble to learn some Malay (the easiest language ever). Also, there are numerous volunteering opportunitues to occupy your time, integrate into the culture, and use your skills. I go back once a year (21 hrs to Chi. ) , but have no intention to move back. PS: Would love to have a cuppa with you 🍷
Good assessment of my country. But just a small correction. Malaysia does not hv typhoons unlike vietnam , china, japan, taiwan, philippines, hong kong. We just hv monsoon which brings rain. Yes flooding occurs but even europe has floodings. Recently i was surprised thailand and myanmar were hit by a weak thyphoon. We are protected by all the countries nearby. So blessed. And no volcanoes and earthquakes too.
correct. Malaysia doesnt have natural disasters. I think they confused with english hahaha...being a native english speakers, heat and humidity are not natural disaster, They are just natural weather.
With health care don’t forget to mention dental. Dental care is super affordable in Malaysia. So much better than prices in USA. Very modern facilities and you can get appointments same day as well. I am from US and live/work in Singapore and pop over to Malaysia for all my dental when needed. Love it!
@@FlamerzZz I wish Phuket was the same. I’m over, over saturated tourism. Keep Ipoh, Ipoh. I ride my motorcycle there from Phuket, it’s boring town but nice. Penang a little more lively, both have very nice people.
@@FlamerzZz well true we say don't come here, but if they do we don't chase them away but we try to make them feel welcomed and experience a memorable stay
I lived there 3 months and loved it, but I stayed in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Loved their Light Rail/train System. And it felt Safe and I loved how AFFORDABLE IT IS.
@@kathyhirsch379 for years, I used to cross the street to get to the Pavilion Mall, which was always crowded, until I discovered an escalator that led you thru an underground shop that connects to the mall. I wondered if any of the other numerous passage ways lead to some place else. I walked from the Pavilion Mall to Suria KLCC, which is at least a mile, all underground.
@EGO0808 No, I'm not. I spent a month in KL. You can walk from the Pavillion Mall to KLCC completely underground. You can also cross over streets by using the subway entrances in Bukit Pitang. I know what I'm talking about.
@ I live at KLCC. No worries. But it’s not an underground between Pavilion and KLCC. As you know it’s a combined ‘overground’ (Pavilion to KL Convention Centre) and from there an underground to Suria KLCC. And that’s it. There’s an extension from Pavilion to Fahrenheit mall, but that’s about it. Singapore though has a complete underground infrastructure with underground malls througout the downtown area, hence my thought of you being confused.
My father is a retired Malaysian army officer. He used to conduct training with the US Navy, British and Scottish army. Even his Scottish friend retired here in Malaysia. He loves the hot weather, the food and people here. Not a bad choice afterall he said. 😅
As an Australian, KL has so much appeal, I am used to subtropical weather, however KL and broader SE Asia is so hot and humid. That's my biggest concern. That said, I've taken 2025 off work and will slow travel looking for a new home. 4 months in SE Asia to start, then off to Central Europe. The cost of living vs quality of life equation makes no sense in Australia anymore. Thank you sooooooo much for your excellent content.
you should follow this australian youtuber ( Jack Alderton ), he currently living in Malaysia, he talk about cost of living in malaysia, he also now living in good condo i guess, i see he is kinda good for accounting his cost living. maybe you should see his video
@@seandavie3672 you can stay in cameron highlands, genting or frasers hill if your work just need a laptop and internet. The Malaysian highlands. Its as cold as summer in England! They have English tea too!
From my pov, many complain about the hot sun and humidity in Malaysia but actually it's a blessing.. For example, why do Malaysia experience these weather conditions it's because most of us consider it is a gift from God that we live in green nature for 24/7/360 so we don't have to worry about snow, autumn etc, no need to worry about what to wear according to the changing of seasons, instead of that we're grateful for the nature of tropical rainforest which is rich in flora and fauna and natural habitats and conservation of wildlife. Our rainforest and humidity are important assets for "regulating" global warming and some ecosystem and biodiversity issues etc as well. Btw, sun and humidity are said to be an anti-aging process agent and that's why you will find most Malaysian netizens skin are looking younger than the age compared to the temperate people's skin complexions..👍😅
Great video! KL is one of my favorite cities and is my main healthcare location outside the US. I go to Prince Court every year for my comprehensive health screening. US physicals are worthless in comparison. The only negative for me is the weather, as you mentioned. But after being there for a while you learn ways to make it more manageable. And it sure beats 2 feet of snow and subfreezing temperatures! I can tell your apartment is in the Robertson Residences, a place I have stayed at many times. The walkability around the Robertson is not very good. If you're closer to the area around Pavilion Mall, it's much more walkable. Grab is a great inexpensive way to get around. Jaya Grocer is my favorite grocery store in KL. As you might guess, KL is one of my possible longer-term home bases when I get to that point in my life. Thanks for your honest assessment!
Malaysia 🇲🇾 was under the Brits for generations hence the wide amount of English fluency ! It’s a great country but the humidity is hard to cope with ! Glad you enjoyed your time there
@blueybarnes9442 we used to be very good in English but the school system has changed and younger generations may have issue communicating in simple English in small towns or rural areas. This is why sometimes there are exchange students from usa teaching English in rural schools. We called them fullbright scholars.
Hi guys..Malaysian here..walkability in KL has improved so much compared to 5 yrs ago..give it another 2-3 yrs with the local government drive to make KL walkable & padestrian friendly city…BUT i dont think u will see many local using them in mid day…its too hot😅
While in the US Navy, back in the 80's, I had an opportunity to visit Penang, Malaysia and loved every second there. Rich, diverse cultures and great food. I'll be back!
You won't regret it when you've chosen our country for a place to retire. As most foreigners said... Malaysia has been made underrated by those who do not know well about this country. Love & proud to be Malaysian ❤❤❤
Yes, Malaysia has been on our list for several years and we are happy to be here now. Also, we are very happy to see you two around town. We agree with the list. The heat seems to be affecting my wife more than me. The people we have met here have been super kind and we are actively exploring the food scene. I don't think Malaysia would be a retirement home for us from the distance stand point. However, since we want to come to Asia frequently, it makes good sense that we come stay here when we are in this part of the world. For slow travelers I think Malaysia is the perfect place to rest and regroup.
Yup once a while you need to get out of KL and go for our beautiful beaches/islands (tioman island, pangkor island, perhentian island, redang island - all in peninsular malaysia, or tunku abdul rahman marine park islands and semporna island - all in the state of sabah in borneo), our majestic highlands (cameron highland, genting highland - both in peninsular malaysia, or mount kinabalu - in the state of sabah in borneo), our rainforests (taman negara in peninsular malaysia, or mulu national park in the state of sarawak in borneo), our wildlife conservation sanctuaries (turtle sanctuary in the state of terengganu, elephant sanctuary in the state of pahang, tapir sanctuary in the state of selangor, birds sanctuary in the state of perak, and orangutan sanctuary in the state of sabah)... Have fun and enjoy your stay
My compliments on the review format. Clear, concise and well laid out. I agree with your final summary, however for me, the weather was a dealbreaker. Several years ago, I spent a year in the region and the weather was just too much - for me, excess and constant humidity just makes everything less enjoyable. There is so much to love about the region and Malaysia that if one can tolerate the weather, it should be on your short list of places to live. At the very least, visit! Really well done review. Cheers
Looking forward to visit KL in the very near future ( 2025 ), we still miss you in Ecuador, but take your time coming back because Ecuador is having an energy crisis ( no electricity for 14 hours a day) nationwide. Please safe travels, take care and thank you for sharing videos.
Hola from Quito - great place to live when the electricity is flowing. Been to KL and to Sing. But honestly, my favorite place is Tioman Island just off the eastern coast of Malaysia. Some of the best diving and snorkeling. The visibility is outstanding. Would never want to live in KL but it was nice to visit.
I appreciate your candid assessment of my country. Depending on your lifestyle and what you're searching for in a place, the majority of the opinions may be quite subjective. However, Malaysia can be the spot for you if you wish to escape the busy lifestyle. Even a capital city like Kuala Lumpur may provide you with many peaceful areas if you know where to reside, even if you would rather live in the centre of the city. Many may not be aware of Malaysia's public healthcare system because most foreigners can afford to attend private hospitals, which are quite hospitable to international patients. The most cost-effective choice for us is our public healthcare, which is almost free for all Malaysians if we can wait in queue, but the quality is always maintained and never compromised. Despite being born and raised in this climate, I also find it sometimes difficult to cope with the humid weather here and would much rather remain in a home with air conditioning. The fact that many of us feel better at ease doing things other than shopping in malls may be the reason we have large shopping malls everywhere. Apart from the occasional flood and landslide, Malaysia is relatively secure from severe calamities like typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanoes. You might get used to it more the longer you stay, I'm sure.
Hi JP & Amelia. Never been on my list until this video. My Thai wife and I have been going to Vietnam for my visa run from Thailand, we've been talking about going somewhere else when I get back to Thailand in 2025. I'm going to start researching travel costs and Airbnb/Hotels in Kuala Lumpur thanks to you guys. Travel safe and Be well. BTW Love the color of that outfit Amelia, it looks great on you.
Thanks, JP & Amelia. This has been most helpful. You've inspired me to consider places like Malaysia, Ecuador, North Macedonia, Serbia and Albania as possible retirement options.
Public hospitals here are mostly for locals and refugees. We pay ringgit 1 to visit. About 25 cents usd. Other good private hospitals (other than prince court) for foreigners are: 1. Gleneagles 2. Island hospital ,penang 3. Adventist, penang 3. Lam Wah Ee, penang 4. Locals go to KPJ, Colombia, Assunta, Pantai, sunway medical centre, subang medical centre, 5. IJN HEART hospital KL(public) 6. EYE hospital (Tun Hussein Onn)(public)
Another interesting and informative episode! Thank you so much! KL looks like a very unique city, large and luxurious but also affordable and welcoming to expats from all over the world!
You’re absolutely right about the heat here in South TX being much like the climate in KL. Your pros would definitely outweigh the cons for me. Thanks!
Malaysian here. We also got love and hate with our weather. The reason why most of us are like living vampires. Will go out after the sunsets. So respect with the foreigner could walking around under the sun in Kuala Lumpur without umbrella.
I Spent 3 months there in The Spring time of 2023, I think the Best Month to travel to Malaysia is JUNE because at that point the weather balances out and there is NO Rain, it's pleasant.
I'm considering several places to retire to in 3 years, and Malaysia is definitely high on my list. I am leaning more towards Penang than KL, to be honest. But that country has so many positives, if I just have to get acclimated to the heat and humidity, then I'm willing to give that a shot for all the benefits that you guys so perfectly outlined!
Y’all are gorgeous!!! Beautiful sharp outfits and that glow!!! So happy Malaysia fit well with you both. Other than the humidity I just love that region in general!
I moved from KL to Penang and feeling much more at peace here, no one cares about fashion or trends. It's so laid-back and even during lockdown nothing really changed in my corner of the island as it's more secluded though it's only a few minutes to the airport.
I lived in Thailand for 5 years and got used to the heat and humidity BUT I did often frequent the shopping malls midday even though I'm not a mall shopper. They are cool, usually with a good grocery store, theaters and tasty food courts for lunch with good coffee bars. I quite liked the rainy season with the big thunder storms and cooler temps.
Malaysia is a nice country to visit. However me and my asawa feel more at home in the Philippines. It's not perfect, however, it works well for us. We built a home here and for 6 years we enjoy it. Bangkok is a blast to visit. The online sellers have a field day out there and friendly folks.
We toured England ten weeks w/o a car July -Sept 15th only two days of rain. Loved the parks, cost of living, botanical Gardens, the rivers, the sheep, the casualness, trains, buses, Holiday Inns, safety, pubs & pies. Vegas > Gatwick,>York>Liverpool>Chester>Conwy>Hereford>Bath>Stonehenge>Banbury>Stratford-Upon-Avon>Coventry by accident (Stroke UHCW Unit)>Winchester>Oxford>Portsmouth. Cruise to La Coruna. > London >Las Vegas Loved all of it so much!
HOT VISA TIP: The companion visa allows two parents to stay for as long as a child is in a private school (pre-school, grade school, college) and it's very cheap & easy for the visa. You can stretch it out for almost 20 years for one kid. Also there's a student visa while you attend any university fulltime.
Another great video. As someone who has been to some of the countries you guys have reviewed, I appreciate your candor.Great luck in your future, excited to see where you go next!
Great video! KL is not on our list for moving, as we're pretty set on France. However, your video shared SO many positives about the city, we most certainly will want to visit!
What a lovely video. Thank you for sharing your experience living in KL, Malaysia. Hope that you guys are having a good time and a pleasant stay. Enjoy your exploration.
I live in Thailand - now about the HEAT 🔥 It is definitely a personal preference. I am fine with the heat. For me and my old bones (age 68) I absolutely love escaping the damp and chill of the San Francisco Bay Area. I also don’t do snow. It was great as a child in Connecticut but I’m not doing it as an adult. The key, as you observed, is to embrace the evening and nights and stand down during mid-day (go to your condo pool 🏊♀️). I would not want to live in this climate as a working person but as a retiree it is just fine. Wear the appropriate clothes. Schedule your activities. Slow down! - walk slowly. Remember the AC in the malls. It’s OK to take a couple of showers each day. If I sweat then I sweat.
Was there last October for the healthcare and found it exceptional. Have been following NC and you both for quite some time and have checked out many places to live. Will be coming back to Penang to check that out again next year. Thank you so much for all your great videos. I too am in search of a home/homes around the globe.
As many places I have traveled and lived, never been to Asia or that region. I have glossed over KL but you well put together video has helped me consider it for a stop over. Good good and content! Great looking dress on Amelia! ☮ Dingus
Can't do anything about the distance, but I would say head to Penang (Island) which is where I am going. It has pretty much all that KL has and being near the water/coast helps with the heat I feel. Public transportation might be less but Grab is good there too.
We spend a month or two in KL during the winter. Usually, right after the holidays with family. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, we're off. See ya in a couple of months.😂 So love the people, warm weather, and the food.
Hi JP & Amelia, We have been here for about 5 days now on our way to Bangkok. We really like KL and have done some exploring. Based upon our experience here we agree with what you say in your video. Our biggest issue is the heat and humidity!!! We're both in our early 70's and I' mot sure we could get used to the heat. We currently live on the coast of Washington and so our weather is much cooler, without snow! Who knows? Take care and keep enjoying your life!
Just watched the latest of your amazing videos. It was SO informative and appreciated. The walking does seem a little difficult but I saw a viewer mention an underground system. It looks great but just can’t take that heat/distance. I can’t stand oppressive humidity. Yuck. Western Europe is still the region I’m leaning toward. Thank you for ALL YOU DO!
We just missed you guy as we were in Malaysia and Japan the month of September. My husband and I live in Florida, and our son is stationed in S. Korea with the Army. Since my husband is retired AF, we flew space available to Korea then all of us flew very affordably to KL. I have to say, we preferred Penang to KL. We enjoyed a slightly smaller city with all the amenities of KL. We found it to be a bit more walkable too. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Hot weather beats freezing temperatures anytine. Diff time zones.. I worked for a multi national company years ago.. my boss was based in CA, and we hv our conf call at 8am Msian time, 5pm his time, suits us well. And it doesnt take 30hrs to fly fr KL to LAX (west coast) or JFK in the east. There's an 18hrs direct flight fr Spore to JFK. Even if u have a layover it will abt 24 hrs😅😊. We don't have natural disasters like volcano eruptions, typhoons, earthquake here😊
I wish there was a place with a good mix of Malaysia and Albania. I don't want the big city in a high rise building lifestyle with a major rainy season. But otherwise, it is great but anyone from Malaysia should be proud of what they created as well as Albania.
Hi JP and Amelia I am a Malaysian and I have to say your analysis of my country is perhaps the most accurate or at least one of the most accurate in youtube postings...almost a 10 / 10...the only slight correction is that in fact we do not have any major natural disasters like typhoons or earthquakes etc..not in my 64 years here... Also the combo of 3 major races...ie the malays..chinese.and indians living harmoniously under 1 big roof all these decades and able to speak and communicate in English besides Malay is truly Malaysian...in my opinion
I’m glad to hear of your honest reviews of M’sia, my homeland though I’m living in Sg for years now. KL is definitely a cosmopolitan city, a melting pot of cultures, food and a lot going on. I’d move to live in KL hopefully in the next few years. KL is however not representative of other parts of M’sia, there are smaller cities and towns in other states which are worth exploring, all with its own uniqueness but you’ll find similar warmth and friendliness of locals. English is widely spoken though it’s a single subject taught in school but it’s widely used as the lingua Franca in private sectors. Even locals find the hot humid weather challenging, but we live with it and stay indoors during the day to avoid the heat. Brolleys, wide brimmed hats, air conditioning and iced cold drinks are my BFF to counter the heat!! 😂
I’ve traveled widely and the US is a great country, I personally love California with its 4 season and friendly people. Only thing is I feel somewhat unsafe due mainly to guns being more widely owned, I also witnessed cops caught and hand cuffed some dudes along the Strip in Vegas. But the locals were superbly friendly and helpful, I greatly appreciate their gestures till today! That’s many years before COVID and really hope things are still similar today. I agree with you that walkability in M’sia can certainly be improved. KL and other larger cities eg Penang and Melaka will be more walkable with proper side walks. As shared earlier, this may not apply across the entire country, got to watch out for uncovered man holes on sidewalks and the occasional pot holes 😅
I dont what category this belongs in but I feel that Kuala Lumpur is also a place that you can get maintenance and repairs for all your electronics, computers, tools, phones, gadgets and even your cars. Maintenance cost is low and parts are always available and easy to get. 😊
I knew you'd like KL and Malaysia. I haven't encountered anyone yet who doesn't. It's been over 30 years since I've been there and it was amazing then and looks even better now. I'd love to go back but I'm getting too old to be doing that sort of thing anymore. Maybe. BTW - Good luck at the Batu Caves and the 282 steps up to them! I was young and fit when I was there and that climb was a bear even for me.
Hi Amelia and JP...love the enthusiasm and review. I'm Malaysian and in my sixties, worked in KL for many years before retirement. It got a bit busy and hectic for me😅 so I moved an hour south easier for seniors like me. Just wondering if youve checked out Ipoh or Penang...they are cities but on a much much smaller scale than KL, of course, but not without their own charm and conveniences. I think Ipoh is cooler with less humidity and has lots of nature
We are currently in Chiang Mai and flying to Kuala Lumpur next week. So thank you for the inspiration. Malaysia seems to be very modern but still very affordable.
Thanks for the analysis. For me, the air pollution/burn season in the region was a deal breaker. Be aware of the southern Asian farmers that start burning fields in late February through spring preventing outdoor activities.
We haven’t had that burning smog air population for the last 5 years. The slash and burn agriculture is from Indonesia carried over by the winds across the straits but after our country to country discussion that issue has been resolved.
Malaysian here currently in Italy. I have traveled a lot and still proud of my country for so many reasons. Thanks both of you 😊
@@MokaandChai❤️🇲🇾❣️
We Malaysians..born and bred here DO NOT like the heat as well. That's why you don't see us walking outside or go to the beach during the day. If we parked our cars for several hours under hot Sun, it's an Oven. Leather seated Cars are worst. When we see Foreign Tourists walking in the heat of the Sun..with NO UMBRELLA, we're amazed!! I love the rain. Umbrellas sell very well here 😊
@@ninjaturtle6106 Malay here, its so true thats why I always waiting and hope it would rain again.. the heat makes me why I love rain sm. 😂🌧️
but when winter comes we feel the bliss of the warm weather in Malaysia..
I lived 26 years in Phoenix. Arizona, where the temperature gets to be 110°-115°in the summertime of course there is very little humidity but still hot is hot. When it gets to 115° or hotter it is like 95° in a more humidity state. About 20° difference. It rains about 8.5 inches in a YEARS time frame. DO you think I would like KL?
@@rjny51 It rains a lot more in Malaysia than Arizona. it can go up to 30mm in a day, or about 80 inches of rain a year.
Don't worry about the weather. Immerse yourself in the shopping mall's air conditioning. There are all over the cities in Malaysia and it's free.
I spent a year in M'sia in the 70's, and absolutely fell in love. The people are the sweetest, kindest, happiest and peaceful folks that I've ever been around. I would go back to live there in a heartbeat if my family issues allowed. Yes the heat can be very hard to take but you DO get used to it and they have many ways to beat it - Ice Kachang anyone? The food is wonderful, the most diverse menus on earth. The shopping is incredible, Batik fabric was my favorite. Thank you for the great reviews, the fact its far from home (US) can actually be a bonus if you dont like visitors from home, ha!
@@kathleensmith7022 Ice kacang🌷🌷🌷👍👍👍
Malaysia welcome u back anytime...😊😊
Lol. No more annoying uncle and aunties popping up at your door unannounced eh? 😂
I don't expect you to say ice kacang to counter the heat...but yezza that's totally right plus some cendol!
@@munamr9502 I don't expect her to spell ice kacang the way it was spelt in the older years!
I’ve lived from N.H. to Houston to L.A., and now 30 yrs in SE Asia - the past 13 in outskirts of KL - on an MM2H visa. The weather is no worse than Houston / New Orleans in the summer. I’ve just gotten used to being damp most of the daytime, taking 3 showers & changing 2-3 shirts per day.
I agree with all your assessments, including JP’s walking comment. The time factor is not an issue for me.
A kidney removal here cost USD 5,000, including 6 days in a private room where my wife stayed with me!
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KL is all you say, but it isnt representative of 90% of Malaysia. The “real” Malaysia is even more fascinating & enjoyable, particularly if you take the trouble to learn some Malay (the easiest language ever).
Also, there are numerous volunteering opportunitues to occupy your time, integrate into the culture, and use your skills.
I go back once a year (21 hrs to Chi. ) , but have no intention to move back.
PS: Would love to have a cuppa with you 🍷
Yeah, why not travel around Malaysia - from the East Coast to the Northern Region and the East Malaysia (Borneo)…
What a drag would be
Greetings from New Hampshire! Sadly, I only spent 3 hours in Malaysia. We were visiting Singapore and took a grab car to JB
Good assessment of my country. But just a small correction. Malaysia does not hv typhoons unlike vietnam , china, japan, taiwan, philippines, hong kong. We just hv monsoon which brings rain. Yes flooding occurs but even europe has floodings.
Recently i was surprised thailand and myanmar were hit by a weak thyphoon.
We are protected by all the countries nearby. So blessed. And no volcanoes and earthquakes too.
correct. Malaysia doesnt have natural disasters. I think they confused with english hahaha...being a native english speakers, heat and humidity are not natural disaster, They are just natural weather.
@@linustwthe weather is a natural disaster here in Malaysia😊
@@EGO0808 naturally it's disastrous for unfamiliar newcomers 😬
@@EGO0808😂😂
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Floods, Landslides and the occasional whip by Typhoon tails... are all NATURAL DISASTERS. They are caused by NATURE, hence, natural.
With health care don’t forget to mention dental. Dental care is super affordable in Malaysia. So much better than prices in USA. Very modern facilities and you can get appointments same day as well. I am from US and live/work in Singapore and pop over to Malaysia for all my dental when needed. Love it!
We Malaysian preffered to be UNDER RATED ✅️😱🪭
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I'm from Ipoh.....most people from Ipoh are like "don't come here, don't come here, don't come here, don't come here" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@shastrihabib1382 yeah.. prefer to keep our country low profile.
@@khisyamh don wan .na bi 2nd rom...idaly.
@@FlamerzZz I wish Phuket was the same. I’m over, over saturated tourism. Keep Ipoh, Ipoh. I ride my motorcycle there from Phuket, it’s boring town but nice. Penang a little more lively, both have very nice people.
@@FlamerzZz well true we say don't come here, but if they do we don't chase them away but we try to make them feel welcomed and experience a memorable stay
I lived there 3 months and loved it, but I stayed in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Loved their Light Rail/train System. And it felt Safe and I loved how AFFORDABLE IT IS.
I spend a couple of months every year in KL and George Town. I love it! The secret to walking is using the UNDER GROUND pathways.
@donaldkinsey5245 sounds interesting 🤔 looking forward to finding one
@@kathyhirsch379 for years, I used to cross the street to get to the Pavilion Mall, which was always crowded, until I discovered an escalator that led you thru an underground shop that connects to the mall. I wondered if any of the other numerous passage ways lead to some place else. I walked from the Pavilion Mall to Suria KLCC, which is at least a mile, all underground.
I am afraid you are mixing up Singapore with KL.
@EGO0808 No, I'm not. I spent a month in KL. You can walk from the Pavillion Mall to KLCC completely underground. You can also cross over streets by using the subway entrances in Bukit Pitang. I know what I'm talking about.
@ I live at KLCC. No worries. But it’s not an underground between Pavilion and KLCC. As you know it’s a combined ‘overground’ (Pavilion to KL Convention Centre) and from there an underground to Suria KLCC. And that’s it. There’s an extension from Pavilion to Fahrenheit mall, but that’s about it.
Singapore though has a complete underground infrastructure with underground malls througout the downtown area, hence my thought of you being confused.
My father is a retired Malaysian army officer. He used to conduct training with the US Navy, British and Scottish army. Even his Scottish friend retired here in Malaysia. He loves the hot weather, the food and people here. Not a bad choice afterall he said. 😅
As an Australian, KL has so much appeal, I am used to subtropical weather, however KL and broader SE Asia is so hot and humid. That's my biggest concern. That said, I've taken 2025 off work and will slow travel looking for a new home. 4 months in SE Asia to start, then off to Central Europe. The cost of living vs quality of life equation makes no sense in Australia anymore. Thank you sooooooo much for your excellent content.
Thanks! Enjoy your adventure!
you should follow this australian youtuber ( Jack Alderton ), he currently living in Malaysia, he talk about cost of living in malaysia, he also now living in good condo i guess, i see he is kinda good for accounting his cost living. maybe you should see his video
@@seandavie3672 you can stay in cameron highlands, genting or frasers hill if your work just need a laptop and internet. The Malaysian highlands. Its as cold as summer in England! They have English tea too!
From my pov, many complain about the hot sun and humidity in Malaysia but actually it's a blessing.. For example, why do Malaysia experience these weather conditions it's because most of us consider it is a gift from God that we live in green nature for 24/7/360 so we don't have to worry about snow, autumn etc, no need to worry about what to wear according to the changing of seasons, instead of that we're grateful for the nature of tropical rainforest which is rich in flora and fauna and natural habitats and conservation of wildlife.
Our rainforest and humidity are important assets for "regulating" global warming and some ecosystem and biodiversity issues etc as well. Btw, sun and humidity are said to be an anti-aging process agent and that's why you will find most Malaysian netizens skin are looking younger than the age compared to the temperate people's skin complexions..👍😅
Great video! KL is one of my favorite cities and is my main healthcare location outside the US. I go to Prince Court every year for my comprehensive health screening. US physicals are worthless in comparison. The only negative for me is the weather, as you mentioned. But after being there for a while you learn ways to make it more manageable. And it sure beats 2 feet of snow and subfreezing temperatures! I can tell your apartment is in the Robertson Residences, a place I have stayed at many times. The walkability around the Robertson is not very good. If you're closer to the area around Pavilion Mall, it's much more walkable. Grab is a great inexpensive way to get around. Jaya Grocer is my favorite grocery store in KL. As you might guess, KL is one of my possible longer-term home bases when I get to that point in my life. Thanks for your honest assessment!
I just spent a month in KL and enjoyed seeing the three cultures interact peacefully. I loved the Indian food too. Nice city with very nice people.
@@robertw8666 yup it's a public holiday in KL for the indian deepavali (or diwali) today
Malaysia 🇲🇾 was under the Brits for generations hence the wide amount of English fluency !
It’s a great country but the humidity is hard to cope with !
Glad you enjoyed your time there
@blueybarnes9442 we used to be very good in English but the school system has changed and younger generations may have issue communicating in simple English in small towns or rural areas. This is why sometimes there are exchange students from usa teaching English in rural schools. We called them fullbright scholars.
Hi guys..Malaysian here..walkability in KL has improved so much compared to 5 yrs ago..give it another 2-3 yrs with the local government drive to make KL walkable & padestrian friendly city…BUT i dont think u will see many local using them in mid day…its too hot😅
You just put KL on my list.Thank you very much! Love you both. I hope your health issues simply become new lifestyle adjustments.
Take it from someone who has been there and would go back, in a heartbeat
It’s everything they are saying and more!
KL is definitely on our list. The quality of life and cost of living are huge pluses for us! Thanks for the video and the content.
To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia because Malaysia is Truly Asia❣
I've been curious about Malaysia, thank you for the video!
Did a SE Asia trip in 2017 and to this date Malaysia was my absolute favorite country. Still is of all Asian countries. It has a lot to offer.
While in the US Navy, back in the 80's, I had an opportunity to visit Penang, Malaysia and loved every second there. Rich, diverse cultures and great food. I'll be back!
I did not consider Malaysia and now am considering it. Thank you so much for this! It sounds like an amazing place!
You won't regret it when you've chosen our country for a place to retire. As most foreigners said... Malaysia has been made underrated by those who do not know well about this country.
Love & proud to be Malaysian ❤❤❤
I strongly advise you to think twice before choosing Malaysia. You will lose your beautiful shape due to overeating.
Don't just spend your time in KL. explore other parts of Malaysia too.. islands, forrest, mountains even the villagers.. you'll love it.
Yes, Malaysia has been on our list for several years and we are happy to be here now. Also, we are very happy to see you two around town. We agree with the list. The heat seems to be affecting my wife more than me. The people we have met here have been super kind and we are actively exploring the food scene. I don't think Malaysia would be a retirement home for us from the distance stand point. However, since we want to come to Asia frequently, it makes good sense that we come stay here when we are in this part of the world. For slow travelers I think Malaysia is the perfect place to rest and regroup.
Yup once a while you need to get out of KL and go for our beautiful beaches/islands (tioman island, pangkor island, perhentian island, redang island - all in peninsular malaysia, or tunku abdul rahman marine park islands and semporna island - all in the state of sabah in borneo), our majestic highlands (cameron highland, genting highland - both in peninsular malaysia, or mount kinabalu - in the state of sabah in borneo), our rainforests (taman negara in peninsular malaysia, or mulu national park in the state of sarawak in borneo), our wildlife conservation sanctuaries (turtle sanctuary in the state of terengganu, elephant sanctuary in the state of pahang, tapir sanctuary in the state of selangor, birds sanctuary in the state of perak, and orangutan sanctuary in the state of sabah)... Have fun and enjoy your stay
My compliments on the review format. Clear, concise and well laid out. I agree with your final summary, however for me, the weather was a dealbreaker. Several years ago, I spent a year in the region and the weather was just too much - for me, excess and constant humidity just makes everything less enjoyable. There is so much to love about the region and Malaysia that if one can tolerate the weather, it should be on your short list of places to live. At the very least, visit! Really well done review. Cheers
@@gddrift6690 - Yes, agree, too hot and humid
Looking forward to visit KL in the very near future ( 2025 ), we still miss you in Ecuador, but take your time coming back because Ecuador is having an energy crisis ( no electricity for 14 hours a day) nationwide. Please safe travels, take care and thank you for sharing videos.
I'm Glad that you guys finally made it to MALAYSIA. Great Place to Stay!!!
KL was never on my list, UNTIL NOW! thank you so much for that report.
KL is on my list now. A friend was a DN there, but he didn't make a video like you did!
Hola from Quito - great place to live when the electricity is flowing. Been to KL and to Sing. But honestly, my favorite place is Tioman Island just off the eastern coast of Malaysia. Some of the best diving and snorkeling. The visibility is outstanding. Would never want to live in KL but it was nice to visit.
Thanks for sharing!
Should go to Perhentian Isand, Redang Island , Langkawi & Semporna Sabah
Our weather is wonderful. It's hot n it rains. There never is any weather disaster like those in Japan and US.
I appreciate your candid assessment of my country. Depending on your lifestyle and what you're searching for in a place, the majority of the opinions may be quite subjective. However, Malaysia can be the spot for you if you wish to escape the busy lifestyle. Even a capital city like Kuala Lumpur may provide you with many peaceful areas if you know where to reside, even if you would rather live in the centre of the city. Many may not be aware of Malaysia's public healthcare system because most foreigners can afford to attend private hospitals, which are quite hospitable to international patients.
The most cost-effective choice for us is our public healthcare, which is almost free for all Malaysians if we can wait in queue, but the quality is always maintained and never compromised. Despite being born and raised in this climate, I also find it sometimes difficult to cope with the humid weather here and would much rather remain in a home with air conditioning. The fact that many of us feel better at ease doing things other than shopping in malls may be the reason we have large shopping malls everywhere. Apart from the occasional flood and landslide, Malaysia is relatively secure from severe calamities like typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanoes. You might get used to it more the longer you stay, I'm sure.
Thanks for sharing! 😊🇲🇾
Hi JP & Amelia. Never been on my list until this video. My Thai wife and I have been going to Vietnam for my visa run from Thailand, we've been talking about going somewhere else when I get back to Thailand in 2025. I'm going to start researching travel costs and Airbnb/Hotels in Kuala Lumpur thanks to you guys. Travel safe and Be well. BTW Love the color of that outfit Amelia, it looks great on you.
Thanks, JP & Amelia. This has been most helpful. You've inspired me to consider places like Malaysia, Ecuador, North Macedonia, Serbia and Albania as possible retirement options.
Public hospitals here are mostly for locals and refugees. We pay ringgit 1 to visit. About 25 cents usd.
Other good private hospitals (other than prince court) for foreigners are:
1. Gleneagles
2. Island hospital ,penang
3. Adventist, penang
3. Lam Wah Ee, penang
4. Locals go to KPJ, Colombia, Assunta, Pantai, sunway medical centre, subang medical centre,
5. IJN HEART hospital KL(public)
6. EYE hospital (Tun Hussein Onn)(public)
Another interesting and informative episode! Thank you so much! KL looks like a very unique city, large and luxurious but also affordable and welcoming to expats from all over the world!
Fellow American expat in KL…. Agree 100% with all your feedback!
You’re absolutely right about the heat here in South TX being much like the climate in KL. Your pros would definitely outweigh the cons for me. Thanks!
Malaysian here. We also got love and hate with our weather. The reason why most of us are like living vampires. Will go out after the sunsets. So respect with the foreigner could walking around under the sun in Kuala Lumpur without umbrella.
Vampires! That’s funny 😆
I Spent 3 months there in The Spring time of 2023, I think the Best Month to travel to Malaysia is JUNE because at that point the weather balances out and there is NO Rain, it's pleasant.
It is the hottest part of the year in June…
@@EGO0808; I thought so too, but it was a Pleasant Surprise, after the Monsoons, the weather became Very Pleasant and the high humidity went away.
I'm considering several places to retire to in 3 years, and Malaysia is definitely high on my list. I am leaning more towards Penang than KL, to be honest. But that country has so many positives, if I just have to get acclimated to the heat and humidity, then I'm willing to give that a shot for all the benefits that you guys so perfectly outlined!
JP, looks as if you have recovered! Bravo! You guys do such a good job. Thx for this review. I am evaluating places to retire to on a small income.
Thanks!
Thank you for both of you give positive review about my country. 👍👍👍.
Our pleasure! 😊🇲🇾
Y’all are gorgeous!!! Beautiful sharp outfits and that glow!!! So happy Malaysia fit well with you both. Other than the humidity I just love that region in general!
Moving to Penang in 2025.
Great choice..👍👍
I moved from KL to Penang and feeling much more at peace here, no one cares about fashion or trends. It's so laid-back and even during lockdown nothing really changed in my corner of the island as it's more secluded though it's only a few minutes to the airport.
You guys always have great content. Two thumbs way up.
Thank you so much 🤗
I LOVE the GRAB - It's SO Affordable and Clean and Great SERVICE !!!
Booked my trip to KL for Jan 2025. Very excited! Stay well❤
Have fun!
JP reminds me of that hollywood actor.. Jeff Bridges.. his looks and voice too! Ha! Welcome to Malaysia guys..
I get that a lot! 😆
I lived in Thailand for 5 years and got used to the heat and humidity BUT I did often frequent the shopping malls midday even though I'm not a mall shopper. They are cool, usually with a good grocery store, theaters and tasty food courts for lunch with good coffee bars. I quite liked the rainy season with the big thunder storms and cooler temps.
Yes, it's deceiving to tell visitors to avoid the rainy season. I think it's the best time of the year.
Malaysia is a nice country to visit. However me and my asawa feel more at home in the Philippines. It's not perfect, however, it works well for us. We built a home here and for 6 years we enjoy it. Bangkok is a blast to visit. The online sellers have a field day out there and friendly folks.
Love your update. I was in KL for only a few days and really liked it. Wow, a very high standard of living for very little cost.
I always tell my foreign friends in Malaysia we have four seasons too. It’s just that we have only one temperature.
@@Macahan-s8h hot, too hot, wet and too wet 🤣🤣🤣.... Alhamdulillah
We have durian season, mango season, rambutan season 😅
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I appreciate your upbeat videos. Thanks🥀 It's a windy 40*F and the temperature got down 28*F in Durango last night. Snow covers the San Juans.
love Durango ! Ouray and Telluride.. in the spring and the Fall :)
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Great video - thank you! It’s on my list as #3 so far.
Thanks for making this video guys. As usual I loved it. I really appreciate all the valuable information that you shared. It's important to me.
Glad you enjoyed it!
We toured England ten weeks w/o a car July -Sept 15th only two days of rain. Loved the parks, cost of living, botanical Gardens, the rivers, the sheep, the casualness, trains, buses, Holiday Inns, safety, pubs & pies. Vegas > Gatwick,>York>Liverpool>Chester>Conwy>Hereford>Bath>Stonehenge>Banbury>Stratford-Upon-Avon>Coventry by accident (Stroke UHCW Unit)>Winchester>Oxford>Portsmouth. Cruise to La Coruna. > London >Las Vegas Loved all of it so much!
On our list. Your video just reconfirms it'll stay high on the list. Thanks!
HOT VISA TIP: The companion visa allows two parents to stay for as long as a child is in a private school (pre-school, grade school, college) and it's very cheap & easy for the visa. You can stretch it out for almost 20 years for one kid. Also there's a student visa while you attend any university fulltime.
Thank you for this video! KL has been on my list and I'm excited to begin my planning to visit.
Another great video. As someone who has been to some of the countries you guys have reviewed, I appreciate your candor.Great luck in your future, excited to see where you go next!
I'm the neighbour of Malaysia, Singapore and I now call Malaysia(KL) my home.
Great information 👍 Thanks. Looks like a must visit on our slow travel list
Great video Amelia. You & JP do a great job explaining what you have found out in your travels.
Thanks so much!
Great video! KL is not on our list for moving, as we're pretty set on France. However, your video shared SO many positives about the city, we most certainly will want to visit!
Having travelled to both Malaysia and France. I would urge you to visit Malaysia prior to making your decision!
Good Luck!
Excellent! Can't wait for your cost follow-up video : )
What a lovely video. Thank you for sharing your experience living in KL, Malaysia. Hope that you guys are having a good time and a pleasant stay. Enjoy your exploration.
Thank you! 😃🇲🇾
@AmeliaAndJP Thank you guys too. 😀
I live in Thailand - now about the HEAT 🔥
It is definitely a personal preference. I am fine with the heat. For me and my old bones (age 68) I absolutely love escaping the damp and chill of the San Francisco Bay Area. I also don’t do snow. It was great as a child in Connecticut but I’m not doing it as an adult. The key, as you observed, is to embrace the evening and nights and stand down during mid-day (go to your condo pool 🏊♀️).
I would not want to live in this climate as a working person but as a retiree it is just fine. Wear the appropriate clothes. Schedule your activities. Slow down! - walk slowly. Remember the AC in the malls. It’s OK to take a couple of showers each day. If I sweat then I sweat.
I was there for 2weeks back in January. I loved it and plan on coming back January 2025.
Was there last October for the healthcare and found it exceptional. Have been following NC and you both for quite some time and have checked out many places to live. Will be coming back to Penang to check that out again next year. Thank you so much for all your great videos. I too am in search of a home/homes around the globe.
Hi guys!
I don't even have "a list"...but I certainly enjoy your videos!!
Thank you
Glad you like them!
As many places I have traveled and lived, never been to Asia or that region. I have glossed over KL but you well put together video has helped me consider it for a stop over.
Good good and content! Great looking dress on Amelia!
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Can't do anything about the distance, but I would say head to Penang (Island) which is where I am going. It has pretty much all that KL has and being near the water/coast helps with the heat I feel. Public transportation might be less but Grab is good there too.
I love Malaysia 🎉
Yes, healthcare is Not Bad at ALL in Malaysia, and they are pretty NICE.
We spend a month or two in KL during the winter. Usually, right after the holidays with family. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, we're off. See ya in a couple of months.😂
So love the people, warm weather, and the food.
Malaysia may have heavy rain during monsoon season and experience floods, but so far we have never experienced typhoon, which is a blessing.
Hi JP & Amelia, We have been here for about 5 days now on our way to Bangkok. We really like KL and have done some exploring. Based upon our experience here we agree with what you say in your video. Our biggest issue is the heat and humidity!!! We're both in our early 70's and I' mot sure we could get used to the heat. We currently live on the coast of Washington and so our weather is much cooler, without snow! Who knows? Take care and keep enjoying your life!
JP, looking good. I hope you've healed up.
All better now! Thanks!
Just watched the latest of your amazing videos. It was SO informative and appreciated. The walking does seem a little difficult but I saw a viewer mention an underground system. It looks great but just can’t take that heat/distance. I can’t stand oppressive humidity. Yuck. Western Europe is still the region I’m leaning toward.
Thank you for ALL YOU DO!
We just missed you guy as we were in Malaysia and Japan the month of September. My husband and I live in Florida, and our son is stationed in S. Korea with the Army. Since my husband is retired AF, we flew space available to Korea then all of us flew very affordably to KL. I have to say, we preferred Penang to KL. We enjoyed a slightly smaller city with all the amenities of KL. We found it to be a bit more walkable too. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Hot weather beats freezing temperatures anytine. Diff time zones.. I worked for a multi national company years ago.. my boss was based in CA, and we hv our conf call at 8am Msian time, 5pm his time, suits us well. And it doesnt take 30hrs to fly fr KL to LAX (west coast) or JFK in the east. There's an 18hrs direct flight fr Spore to JFK. Even if u have a layover it will abt 24 hrs😅😊. We don't have natural disasters like volcano eruptions, typhoons, earthquake here😊
I lived in KL for about a yr. Loved it. From Arizona! I go back every year. To see friends!
Not being a mall-goer, the malls in these hot and humid countries are a great way to escape the heat!
Excellent video, great content, enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing
Thank you for this info. My daughter and I didn’t have this on our list. But thanks to your info, we do now.
I'll definitely have to visit if I end up in Australia for medical school.
Thank y'all for this
I wish there was a place with a good mix of Malaysia and Albania. I don't want the big city in a high rise building lifestyle with a major rainy season. But otherwise, it is great but anyone from Malaysia should be proud of what they created as well as Albania.
@robinpettit7827 nowhere is perfect I guess. But you know what, there is a place like England, it is up in the Highlands. Cameron highlands
Hi JP and Amelia
I am a Malaysian and I have to say your analysis of my country is perhaps the most accurate or at least one of the most accurate in youtube postings...almost a 10 / 10...the only slight correction is that in fact we do not have any major natural disasters like typhoons or earthquakes etc..not in my 64 years here...
Also the combo of 3 major races...ie the malays..chinese.and indians living harmoniously under 1 big roof all these decades and able to speak and communicate in English besides Malay is truly Malaysian...in my opinion
Thanks for the clarification 😊🇲🇾
I’m glad to hear of your honest reviews of M’sia, my homeland though I’m living in Sg for years now. KL is definitely a cosmopolitan city, a melting pot of cultures, food and a lot going on. I’d move to live in KL hopefully in the next few years.
KL is however not representative of other parts of M’sia, there are smaller cities and towns in other states which are worth exploring, all with its own uniqueness but you’ll find similar warmth and friendliness of locals. English is widely spoken though it’s a single subject taught in school but it’s widely used as the lingua Franca in private sectors.
Even locals find the hot humid weather challenging, but we live with it and stay indoors during the day to avoid the heat. Brolleys, wide brimmed hats, air conditioning and iced cold drinks are my BFF to counter the heat!! 😂
I’ve traveled widely and the US is a great country, I personally love California with its 4 season and friendly people. Only thing is I feel somewhat unsafe due mainly to guns being more widely owned, I also witnessed cops caught and hand cuffed some dudes along the Strip in Vegas. But the locals were superbly friendly and helpful, I greatly appreciate their gestures till today! That’s many years before COVID and really hope things are still similar today.
I agree with you that walkability in M’sia can certainly be improved. KL and other larger cities eg Penang and Melaka will be more walkable with proper side walks. As shared earlier, this may not apply across the entire country, got to watch out for uncovered man holes on sidewalks and the occasional pot holes 😅
JP you're lucky to have such a beautiful, smart, intelligent woman in your life my wife and I have just retired and are planning multiple trips abroad
I dont what category this belongs in but I feel that Kuala Lumpur is also a place that you can get maintenance and repairs for all your electronics, computers, tools, phones, gadgets and even your cars. Maintenance cost is low and parts are always available and easy to get. 😊
I knew you'd like KL and Malaysia. I haven't encountered anyone yet who doesn't. It's been over 30 years since I've been there and it was amazing then and looks even better now. I'd love to go back but I'm getting too old to be doing that sort of thing anymore. Maybe.
BTW - Good luck at the Batu Caves and the 282 steps up to them! I was young and fit when I was there and that climb was a bear even for me.
♥🇲🇾.. Great video with great info..
Great video. Thank you for the helpful information presented so clearly.
Glad it was helpful!
Helpful video. Great job
Thanks to all your kind words about Malaysia..
Loved learning more about KL! Love to visit some time but don't see myself staying there. Thanks for your video!
Hi Amelia and JP...love the enthusiasm and review. I'm Malaysian and in my sixties, worked in KL for many years before retirement. It got a bit busy and hectic for me😅 so I moved an hour south easier for seniors like me. Just wondering if youve checked out Ipoh or Penang...they are cities but on a much much smaller scale than KL, of course, but not without their own charm and conveniences. I think Ipoh is cooler with less humidity and has lots of nature
Thanks for the suggestions!
We are currently in Chiang Mai and flying to Kuala Lumpur next week. So thank you for the inspiration. Malaysia seems to be very modern but still very affordable.
Thanks for the analysis. For me, the air pollution/burn season in the region was a deal breaker. Be aware of the southern Asian farmers that start burning fields in late February through spring preventing outdoor activities.
We haven’t had that burning smog air population for the last 5 years. The slash and burn agriculture is from Indonesia carried over by the winds across the straits but after our country to country discussion that issue has been resolved.