I feel you mate. I am also a skilled migrant but to Australia. What you encounter(hardship in starting out), i did encounter also working in menial jobs/odd jobs. The only difference is that I went alone first get a decent job, save money and prepare everything before my family move. The transition for them is not hard. Like what you said everything here is free for the children which is a big plus education, hospitalization, vaccine and etc. Now after long years of sacrifice we got the citizenship and me was able to secure good paying job in one of the Australian mines.
@@januzportz7367 thank you for sharing bro.... I had a chance to move to Australia when I was in my 30's but I didn't take it. I was single then and it would probably have worked out better at that time. Whatever it is, I think all of us are exactly where we are supposed to be, these have been great experiences, and I wouldn't have it any other way. 😀😀😀
Hi Bro. With all that you and your family have been through, it’s so good to hear you say that it was a good experience. Rather than being frustrated. You have a ‘grateful spirit’ within you. God Bless you and your family! All will be well from now on. Congratulations on your 5000 subscribers mark!!
Thank you. I think as individuals sometimes it is easy to get angry when things don't work out the way we plan, but if we step away and look at the big picture, we will realize we must always be grateful that we have these opportunities to even try!!! Not everyone could have just moved to another country for half a year... and my kids loved it, and my son was safe when he was born. Life is great!!!
Thank you for sharing and you have a wonderful outlook on life! God Bless you and your family! Thank God everything worked out for all of you 🙏🙏🙏Thank God Isaac is healthy and whole now🙏🙏
Thank you for your story. NZ is very expensive, I live in Australia, the rents are high here also, thankfully, we own our home here, still you gave it your best. Congratulations on your healthy birth of your son. Take care of your family and you.
Love your positive spirit. You have good attitude in life which will bring you happiness. Congrats to a quick and reasonable decision! All the best to you and family!
I live in a small town in the North Island, with all the key amenities. Our house cost a lot less than the house we had when we lived in the big city. I hardly use my vehicle now because work is within walking distance of where I live. My children attended schools in our neighbourhood. There was no need to drop them off, or pick them up in the car. All the shops and facilities are in close proximity to our home, yet we are opposite a farm, and a market garden, so it doesn’t feel like we are living in a busy, hectic part of the world. Life is relaxed, and affordable. My suggestion to people who live in expensive cities, move to a smaller town. Find a job in the town, buy a nice affordable house, pay a lower mortgage, save a fortune in fuel, make new friends, and relax. There is no need to move to another country to make ends meet. Life is short. Therefore, keep life simple to enjoy it. Another tip: have God in your life. The benefits are well worth it!
Most important thing is that the whole family is safe & sound now! & also the fact that you are happy now, right? Think of it as an extended holiday in NZ lo!
CONGRATULATIONS on 5K subscribers! I mentioned elsewhere, but am excited to know that more people will be sharing the joy and warmth (and good food!) you spread via your videos
U did right based on the circumstances... Move on with wat u have, be thankful, assume nothing just do the best u can. Yr videos are honest, warm down to earth funny. Keep It up n well done! Dun worry about the subscriptions, it'll come in time just do the best u can with wat u r doing well. 🙏
@@pishedbloke just to let you know. You look and sound great in videos with a positive Penang lang attitude. Your wife and kids exuberate great family vibes. Thumbs up. 👍
Thanks a lot for sharing your journey to NZ and return to Malaysia. It helps me realise that it is better to retire in Malaysia instead of NZ eventhough I have a PR status there. 😊
Thanks for sharing. Congrats on 5k sub. I do agree it is not easy to migrate out. It takes a lot of courage. No matter where we are, just be grateful for all that we have. Malaysia is a very blessed country. Yes I do agree, I migrated out to Australia as a single person in my early 30s. It wasn't easy too but I am thankful it was a great journey. Looking forward to your 10k sub soon.
Thank you so much.... yeah I have tons of friends and family who moved and love their new life! My kids loved their life in NZ and often ask if we can go back till today. LOL But daddy is now in his 50's, I told them at least you have a taste of what you might like and find your own way out there one day if that is what you really want! For me, it was a nice experience, and also thankfully my boy was given proper care with his health.
New Zealand is a lovely and beautiful country with good social support but high taxes and in a way very expensive to live in.. having experience 6 months there is a treasured memories u have in your life.. kudos, there is no shame if we tried and failed, better than never try n miss out in life.. Jiayou!
Wow, thank you brother... that is the best thing about New Zealand, the people who are as beautiful as the nature and scenery there. We met with so many kind people in our community who helped us out. Our landlord was also a beautiful man, who understood our plight and helped us out selling some of our stuff when we had to move back. I was so touched with all the help. God bless New Zealand and all its people!
You are so down to earth person,honest n humble. Yes, I agree, it's not easy to move to another country where money is concerned. You made the right move by going back to Malaysia, and I wish you all the best.
Thank you for sharing your NZ journey. You were really bold to move the whole family there while your wife was expecting and you had to look for a job. Salute to you Bro! I can imagine the sleepless nights you had thinking about the future. But I'm glad it all worked out well in the end back in Malaysia. I guess everything happened for a reason...like Isaac getting diagnosed in NZ. Go with the flow Bro. Been telling my friends and relatives about the great content from you and hope they help you get closer to your next milestone soon. Doing my bit to help great Dads like you. Keep up the great work Bro and looking forward to more superb content when you get your Serena back
Thank you for your support bro. Yes it was a hard decision to come back, but I think we were lucky because we managed to leave before the pandemic too, or we might have been stuck there for a long time. And Isaac was safe, the girls loved their experience there, we made many new friends! Thanks for sharing my content!!! Aiyaaaaa my Serena might take up to 2 weeks, they just told me yesterday. But I got my mom's car hahahah LOL
@pishedbloke Yes, great to see your whole family settled back nicely. Was certainly an experience that added color to you and your family's lives. No car, no worry.... there's always Rapid Penang. Sometimes taking the bus is good as we get to see things which we otherwise miss out when we are focusing on driving
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and journey and be so transparent about it. I'm sure it will help many people who are thinking of migration. Indeed it is not easy to migrate. Many people will always say, wah so good can migrate, but they don't know the full story. The hardships that come with it are often the things that are untold. Difficulty of securing a job is a very real thing, and with no local experience, it is very difficult to get employment. I know how you feel because, I was also in the same shoes. I like what you said, be thankful for where you are and what you have. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks bro... I guess I really overestimated my capabilities and did not foresee those unexpected problems! So I hope people look at my what I did, and learn from my mistakes too.
hi buddy yes there are a lot of realistic things when moving to a new country and life can be very tough especially when you have a very young family always expect the unexpected.
Congratulations on hitting 5K subscribers. Here's to many more thousands. And your NZ story was indeed helpful. We are in fact setting plans in motion to move to Hamilton, NZ in 2025. You're right about those blessings and god's plans. Amazing that the universe sent you there for Isaac's birth and treatment. May God bless you and your beautiful family always dear brother.
I think Hamilton is a much smaller place than Auckland where I lived, I have not been there. The cost of living must be much lower though, the biggest chunk of our expenses was rent which is sky high in Auckland. Do check out prices. One thing I saved money on was buying things in the online marketplaces and also furniture from the Salvation Army. No matter what it will be an amazing journey with ups and downs bro. Focus on your objectives, and always put our family first. I wish you the best, if there is anything you want to know just ask.
Thank you for sharing your NZ experience. It's never easy moving to a foreign place. I am glad everything worked out in the end. God was looking over Isaac when he was born in NZ.
Thank you.... I hope my sharing can help people to know what to expect when moving! We had a plan but it doesn't always work out the way we want it. But my son got the care he needed, something we never expected, and that alone made the whole experience worth it.
@ Most Malaysian migrants to NZ or Australia are for their kids. Once the kids have grown up it doesn’t matter then. Take my word, I do it for my kids again and again. Unless you are not old enough to know.
@@pishedbloke Absolutely, improve and create as we all walk to a common ending place. Peace. No race, religion, colour and language should interfere with that.
Thank you for sharing your story. Remind myself to count our blessings and be grateful. I wish you and your family all the best and successful RUclips channel. Huat ahhh!!!
Kamsia kamsia... yes we must always be grateful for all we receive. Good or bad, it is the path we have chosen and we learn from experiences! Thanks for watching my videos!!!
1st Congrats on the 5k sub. Nice sharing of your experience and your easy n genuine style of presenting. Awesome n wish u continue higher/ better u-tube viewership. (From SG viewer)
Just found this channel, nice , just an idea - coming CNY - show some videos how we Malaysian Chinese celebrate with those tradition must have food , our Chinese culture , pantang during CNY - all this will be very interesting to your subscribers. All the best .
Never knew u went through so much I thought I was the only one suffered doing MBBS in India in 1973 100 rm from home nothing in the bank.days I ate cooked flour with onions.anyway I love Ur videos n m sharing.hang in there bro.
Countdown (one of the big grocery stores in NZ at that time) always had a free fruit for kids campaign. They would put apples and bananas in a box for kids to take and eat. I always brought the girls there to get an apple each! Hahahaha we survived I guess. But it is these little hardships we had to go through which becomes great memories. I am sure you might crave fried onions in flour once in a while! LOL
I think if your kids like these lifestyle, who knows may be someday they might migrate and bring you along. Anyway, you will still miss Malaysia even after you are away from Malaysia. That is from my personal experience. Keep up your good work. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing.
Your migration story is touching. Many do it for their kid like yourself. Like what you said reality and dream is quite different. I guess you also should be blessed that u move back to MY b4 panamic. MY is not bad though not the best in the world.
Anyway my intention was never to live there forever, just get the 2 years done and a permanent PR. Malaysia is still affordable to retire early, and it is where my parents and family are anyway.
Sad, but u did good as a man n family too, n congra on ur 5k mark, see... everyone has their own life story but u try very hard to support ur family is not easy by say n done, anyway good job n all the best ur next 10k mark coming very soon.😃
You are a brave man migrating with 2 little children with another on the way. If you dont have support and if situation permits, the best time to migrate is when your children are school going age. Although you will have to start again, both you and partner can work. It takes 2 to 5 years to land a decent job unless you are in a niche area. Once your children have studied from primary to secondary, they will gain the most and fully immerse in the system. By the time they are 16, they work part-time and before you know it, 8 to 10 years gone and they are in Uni. This is my journey too, my third time migrating to NZ, first as a student in 1980, second time after i did my OE in 1989, third time in 2016 with wife and 2 kids. Upon retirement most Malaysians have to decide whether to return to Malaysia to be closer to family and enjoy lower costs of living or retiring in NZ with your immediate family so they have a chance to put down roots. Most would have bought a house during their 10 to 30 years in NZ. Selling up means a tidy lump sum for retirement in Malaysia but if your children remain in NZ, that starts another cycle of migration for your children as NZ is not an attractive place for 20 to 35. If you dont remain in NZ, there is no home base for your children to return when they complete their OE. Returning to Malaysia will be easy for you but not your children. The dilemma of migration which i will have to face in a few years
Very good points. That is a good overall big picture of what we think is "good" for the kids. Anyway I have given mine a little taste of life there, they can decide down the road where they want to go. :)
I hope you live a blessed life in NZ with your family ❤ Thank you for sharing with us. I’m a NZ citizen, living in Australia. But I still call NZ home 😊
@@fayevids7391 We are now back in Penang, Malaysia. We loved our time in Auckland. It was such an eye opening experience and people were so kind. I wish we had that sense of community here
New sub here best wishes from Auckland New Zealand 🇳🇿 i hope you return one day to NZ things here are very expensive i am born here but i love south east asia but i am grateful for the health services here and when its summer apart from that i would like to spend 6 months of the year in thailand Malaysia or Cambodia you right about getting a physical job when you are older I'm 55 now and some jobs are very tough when you are older I worked in a meat slaughter house from age. 24 till recently 55 ,29 the job was harder standing on your feet all day the last few years alot of our workers came from the Philippines mostly young people but many of the jobs they complained or couldnt do because of the physical nature of it to be honest they wanted the easy jobs
We are almost the same age! I do wish I could have gotten a trades type job like working in a bakery or the butchery department of Pak N Save which would have been an extra skillset for me. Glad you like SEA... good food, sun, and decent prices! :)
Thanks for sharing your bitter and sweet experience in New Zealand. Definately an experience to remember! Do bring us on a holiday there one day in the future
You know what is funny, we didn't really have time to tour around the country during the 6 months there. I have never even been to see the Hobbit place in the south island. LOL But Auckland is a nice city, it is clean but quite expensive. Living in the community is what makes it a home, and we found many new friends while living there!
Migrants from Singapore and Malaysia love to stay in the expensive suburbs. You could have hung on for another 1 1/2 years by staying in a cheaper suburb. In Sydney, that would be the western suburbs or regional areas. At least when you leave after 2 years you would all have left with NZ PR.
Very eye opening and touching sharing, most important Isaac is healthy now. Yes, when one door closes a better door is waiting to be opened. Glad you are back n yes why not miracles do happen. Congrats on hitting 5k. N more ahead. God bless all.
G'Day .... Am a Christian man., and have discovered that "All things" happen for their own reasons... You seem to be a capable man and whatever you apply yourself to do and where-ever you go, I hope the door to New Zealand is always 'open' for you... As you probably know (?) we have a change of Government in NZ and although times are 'challenging' in New Zealand (they are 'challenging' worldwide) I believe we are more blessed than most Countries and have the best future compared to many countries, ahead of us... God's Blessings and guidance to you and family...
Hi there... let me share with you a really nice story about our experience in NZ as we were planning to leave at the time. We obviously had to sell some of our stuff before packing everything else, and there was a pretty new washing machine which we had fitted into our home. We put it up for sale and sure enough a nice family offered to buy it. They were a Christian family from South Africa who had moved there and asked me why I was moving back to Malaysia. I told him about the entire ordeal with my son and how it was just getting tough for me. After loading the washer into their pickup, the 3 of them, the father and 2 sons offered to pray with me before leaving. We put our arms on each other's shoulders and they asked God to be kind to my family, to get us where we needed to be and especially that Isaac (my son) to be healed completely. I felt incredibly touched by their words and couldn't stop sobbing. It is amazing how strangers can surprise us with their kindness, and it just helps me to see the world in a more positive light. I have nothing but good thoughts and memories of New Zealand, its people and the kindness of strangers we met there. I have many more tales to tell actually, maybe someday I will tell more. I hope that New Zealand stays peaceful... the love we felt pouring after the Christchurch shooting till the goosebumps I felt when I saw the Haka during Parliament protesting the changes they were proposing to the Waitangi Treaty. The people of New Zealand amaze me. And that is what I will always remember.
A lot of you travellers don't realise NZ 🇳🇿 is an expensive country to live in, because its so far away from everything. But there are some good sides to living in NZ 🇳🇿. Free health care free education up till University where you have to pay. Also the lifestyle is awesome the natural beauty of the countryside no poisonous animals beaches where you can walk for miles before you see someone, and we have a pretty good minimum wage $23 an hour.
You certainly get your tax money's worth I would say! Clean air, clear waters, beautiful countrysides.... the very first day we arrived and checked into our Airbnb I felt great! What I did find expensive was property and rent. With some smart hunting and shopping food wasn't too high for us because I cooked all our meals. I wish I had gone fishing when I was there. 😄😄
@PChan-yt4uf it is something one could try... living in a different country has lots of fun parts to it too. But just know our limits and know when to quit.
@pishedbloke If you have such money to throw around. One can enjoy other cultures and way of living by taking holidays, not necessarily uprooting the entire family. What I do not understand why people seem to think migration is always the better choice. People migrate for many reasons. Other than personal safety reasons, the others are all economic.
@@PChan-yt4uf not really...taking holidays is far different than moving somewhere. We hardly did any sightseeing in NZ when we were there as we had too much stuff to do. If you have lived in a certain country long enough you see things a bit differently. And nobody knows what is a better choice by not doing it. You do it, you think and learn. There is no right or wrong, even after I have gone through all this, I would never advise anyone to try it nor not try it. Everyone has different values, for some it is a financial decision, for others, maybe just the heck of trying something new in life. I'm not a spring chicken anymore, what can I say... I am always in for the ride.
Thanks so much. This is one of the longest videos and monologue I have done... there's still a lot I didn't talk about and some stories of what happened, but maybe another time. LOL
You got balls, i would have been so malu to come back like that, ive not met anyone who left & came back. Even if not happy there also wont dare to come bck for fear of losing face😂
Bro.... why worry about losing face? That's not healthy. We should always make rational decisions in life which is best for yourself and family. People will always have different views and opinions, but always remember to make yourself happy first, doesn't matter what people say... I really don't care about that stuff. Like right now, my wife works and I am raising our kids. Hahahahaha... who cares? We are happy!
Hey thanks for sharing your story , I think the challenge is getting a job perhaps if you would have tried to get a job before flying over it can help. Are you considering moving over again since you already have a PR ?
First of all... Love our channel! I was a fisho for quite a while, my equipment is gethering dust at the moment but I will wanna get back to it someday, I let Naomi feel the tug of fighting a big Mekong catfish once and she almost lost my gear! :) I don't think I will be moving out again, I am just too old now... most probably I will retire in Penang where we are living now or perhaps an even more quiet town like Taiping later when the nest is empty. I think it is not just getting a job, but for a 50+ yr old guy it will be almost impossible. I had been handling an entire company in Malaysia, with a few million in revenue each year, but I couldn't get a sales job at a menswear store in NZ because I didn't have "retail experience". LOL
Migrating to NZ at 47/48 to start over sounds very risky, especially when you have not secured a job yet. NZ probably don't recognize your engineer degree just like in Canada or US. I have many colleagues and heard from friends their education paper is useless. Ph.Ds and Master degrees worked as taxi driver or broom pusher. Grass is not greener on the other side of the fence. I'm glad your family is back in Malaysia. I have a similar story but I have a very good ending. Wish you and your family well. May be one day we can meet up in KL and yum cha. Cheers.
I have a degree from the UK and Singapore so it was recognized. It goes into the points system when you apply for Skilled Migration. However, employers in NZ prefer to hire someone who is introduced or recommended by people they know... hence the "Kiwi experience" they ask for is more about networking and who you know. That's why I would recommend going there and joining in your community, getting contacts etc. would be the best way to secure a job. Anyway my plan was just to work anywhere, I didn't need to be a manager or engineer... but even that proved to be hard. It was a good experience, just sharing it here for people who are eager to try it... those were a few mistakes that I had made. But everything worked out for the best, and that is all I ask for. Cheers bro, ya hope one day we can chat more!
@pishedbloke yes, local experience very important. All of our new hires with degree from overseas, we put them as field tech roles first for minimum of 2 years. They then need to register with our regional professional governing body to become Engineer-in-Training. After 3-4 years, they then need to seat for the professional examination before getting their Professional Engineer stamp. Long processes, but if you are younger then it is worth the efforts. Networking through LinkedIn is the most popular avenue for a lot of us here in Canada.
It was actually quite OK, but we had to make a calculated decision on what would be best in the next 2 years. Being away from my immediate family was toughest, with what we went through with the baby etc. made me realize how much we need support. Life is great, as long as I have my wife and kids with me, we can go though anything. :)
Hello all the way from Australia! Just found your channel...love your casual chit chat style..was in Penang last year to check out retirement...love the food and the friendliness of Malaysians! We migrated from Singapore 20 plus years ago and we went through all that you went through in NZ..my last child was also born within 6 months on arrival .so same experience as your wife! Hope to bump into you one day on streets of Penang haha!😊
That is a fascinating story! It would be great to have a coffee (and char koay teow) and share stories if you were ever in Penang! I was surprised at the kindness of people we have met throughout our journey and am always grateful for what we have received. Is your whole family in Australia now?
The biggest problem with foreigners who move to NZ 🇳🇿 is they move to the main cities, where most of their own kind of people live. But if they would move outside the main centers to the smaller citys or towns they would find it easier to find good paying work and accommodation and a more relaxed way of life. So do your homework before coming to NZ 🇳🇿, about accommodation jobs the area you want to live in. It will make moving to NZ 🇳🇿 easier then turning up and having to find everything all at once. There are online NZ 🇳🇿 company's you can go through that can sort it all out for you, so when you get here you can move in to your new home or start a new job kids can be placed into schools or daycare.. They make it easier for you to migrate to NZ 🇳🇿.😊😊😊😊
Absolutely... The whole experience was eye opening for us, and I hope people will learn from what we did wrong and also how lovely a country overall New Zealand is to us.
NZ was once a beautiful country, clean, affordable living from food, rent, and property jobs are everywhere opportunities just knocking on you doors a lot of great brand and good shops are opening, in short it was a happy simple living and very safe that was 20 yrs ago but now no more, no. 1 issue now is crime the safety of people and establishment even in public transport your life is always at stake hope the government NATIONAL could do something about it
I have lived in New Zealand for 30 plus years. The short version, if you move to NZ because of the children future? It’s not the right country. Unfortunately, friends don’t really tell you the negative stories. One advice, you must be adaptable. I have moved to 5 countries in my life. I’m 7000 miles away from NZ 😂😂😂I will never return. Bro late 40s is not downhill. I’m already 66. Take care my friend. You sound like a great guy. God bless you & your family. I subscribe 🇺🇸
I have lived in different countries when I was younger and single, but hauling the family around is a new experience! The feeling of responsibility and wondering if you have done the right thing by them is quite often heavy on my mind, even till today. But we only know what we know I guess, and can make decisions based on that. Hindsight is always 20/20 so I hope I learn from what I have gone through :) Thank you for watching the channel, I hope it brings you a smile every once in a while!
I lived in Singapore for 7 years and got my PR there too. After my secondary school, I was accepted into Ngee Ann Poly and studied engineering. After graduating I worked in Singapore for 4 years before continuing my studies in the UK.
I think you had moved too fast to NZ...Being an engineer, i believe you can get a job but you have to apply for it first back in Malaysia. Your age is not too old for migration. Having a family where another one is on the way may be a hindrance but not too off, if you plan properly. A lesson learned for others who are thinking of same route...
You would know why. Most Malaysian migrants in oversea are mainly Chinese or Indians (another word "non-bumis"). You need to use your imagination to learn. It is definitely not better off as a first generation migrant. But my kids are "she will be right" attitude just like "tak apa". Is it worth it for me? 100% I got my money back with bonus,
Great for you! There are lots of migrants who are happy in their new home. Unfortunately for me, things didn't work out as planned. I spent a couple of a hundred thousand RM for the entire "trip" but it was money well spent. The kids learned how to be thrifty, we had a great adventure, made lots of new friends and the issues also brought us closer together as a family. So I got my money back with a huge bonus too. :)
@@pishedbloke you are a Dad I was a Dad (now a father) because they grown up now. They are living in a dream. Is my life better? I am not sure. It may be better than today if I’ve stay back in Malaysia. I miss durians. Enjoy your time while the kids are young. Today I still wish they never grow old.
Sorry to know that Isaac had Telesemia ( anemia) symptom. Tired quickly and moody... Similar to my youngest son too. (7yrs old) Your journey quite similar like mind.... I got green card to Canada. Unfortunately, it didn't workout as planned. Anyway, keep cheer up and many steps to move forward. Ohh, btw your surname Chan or Chin? I noticed name badge on yr daughter uniform.
Just have to do what we have to do bro... life is like that. And listen to your own heart and mind... doesn't matter what others say. My son had anti C antibodies, that's why his immune system was attacking his mother's blood. After his body started producing enough blood, he was out of the dangerzone. :)
It’s true tax high but govt provide good facilities , otherwise govt where have $$$$to spend .Your tax dollars are of good use plus u need to stay at least 5 yrs to really like the place. I know l stayed in Australia now 45 yrs n came alone many lonely nights in the begining
As a younger man I was studying in Scotland and I didn't want to leave after I graduated because I grew to love the country. It was a time of personal revelation and finding out who I was, so naturally I associated my newfound life with the place I was in. But gradually I discovered that friends and family were what made a place feel like home. I eventually came back to Malaysia and started a new life here till today. But having these experiences in foreign countries is important so we can compare what works and what doesn't. Exposure to different cultures makes us think about our habits and why we act a certain way, and what a foreigner might think from their point of view. That's why travel, not just sight seeing, is important for us to open our eyes to the world. It makes us more understanding and open to different ideas and ways of life. That's what I always look for... not necessarily agreeing, but the ability to accept, will be key to a more harmonious society.
Time has away to work out where the journey soars one to the limits of what suits 7years ago 2017 was still ok in NZ Intentions to move to NZ benefitted your PR Life That's why many came The Intentions suited the outcome NZ is my ❤My home No where else would I prefer Adaptability to the ever Intentional changes Nothing makes common sense in huge overcrowding in NZ and the World Standing on Solid ground Papatuanuku Generations of Solid essence against all odds
@@pishedbloke I befriended beautiful Malayans in NZ Their peaceful energy- within A fond memory is food A simple and tasty dish flavors The whanau relished Chicken Broth Soup Malayan way Might I say "sure suited the budget lastly a wonderful couple talented in Singing and Ballroom Dancing People come into one's life but for a brief moment the memories left deeply cherished
Sorry you are right, I may have worded it incorrectly... but to go in and out of the country as a PR you need to renew the RRV or something like that, and to get it renewed you need to spend 2 yrs out of 5. Anyway it wasn't something I could do so I opted to move to NZ instead.
New Zealand is a difficult country to migrate to if you come from a country that has a low exchange rate for money. Many migrants under estimate that factor. Also being a small country the professional skilled worker who holds experience from working in other Western Countries for a good length of time has a better chance of employment. The New Zealand Professional Accredited Societies are a tight group and becoming Accredited to them takes time and can be easier if you hold degrees or diplomas from some Western Universities. I have known Doctors from Iraq having to do more study to become Accredited in NZ, this can be expensive. The advantages tho can be that the accreditation is recognized in Australia. Also some people don't understand that giving birth in New Zealand doesn't make your child a New Zealander. Only valid Permanent Residency or naturalization to New Zealand Citizenship held by foreign born parents allows a child to be a New Zealander. Some migrants delay having children until they achieve PR. Your story is important for potential migrants to know about.
Absolutely correct. I do have a degree from an accredited university ( I studied at the University of Glasgow in Scotland) and I had 20+ years of experience in engineering and manufacturing. But I didn't apply for jobs in that sector as my first line of thought was to get settled in proper while earning enough for some of the bills, we did bring enough money to last us 2 years at least to be frank, but in the end it was just the family stuff which made us rethink the strategy. All in all, it was tough. It was tougher than I expected because having to juggle everything on top of settling in to a new place did take a toll on me. But we live and learn, I have no regrets, knowing what I know now, I'd still go for it at the time. The boy was healed and perfectly healthy thanks to the NZ medical system. And I do think I left at the right time because if I had to stay indoors for a year or so during the pandemic it would have impacted my mental health. So everything happened as it should have and we are all better for the steps we took. Life is amazing, we just have to do, and learn... I do hope my sharing will help someone out there in any small way. 🥰🥰
Location is in the description of the video as always. :) It is along Jalan Permai of Tg. Bungah, near the Tenby School traffic light, next to the chicken rice coffeeshop
Thank you!!! We haven't been back since but my girls keep asking to... hahahaha. I wish we had done more sightseeing to the south island during our stay!
Could you please make a video on schools in Malaysia. They look very complicated to navigate (international, private, local). We are used to and prefer local schools (in New Zealand) but so many advise against it in Malaysia
In Australia the country do not discriminate you. The people "yes." I discriminate them too. Do you see a Malaysian/Chinese restaurant in Australia hiring a white man as a Chef? Our perception whites don't know how to use a Wok.
I guess life is not always greener on the other side bro. But what I bring back from these experiences is how it feels like to be a stranger in a strange land. And how we should treat people and migrants who come to our country... as I was once in their shoes too. People just want to work and earn a living and making a better life for their children. And they deserve the chance to do it without prejudice.
I had very bad experiences in Australia when I studied there years ago. Including direct racism and bullied because of my race. I am from Malaysia too. Did not just happen to me but my friends as well.
@ I experienced that in Malaysia where I was born. I am a second generation. Can you imagine I do I feel. Now I can tell them )whites)to piss off unless you are a black aboriginal.
@@rebeccachua61 Sorry you went through that. I think we kinda meet all sorts of people anywhere we go. I met even a few Singaporean Chinese who looked down on me because I was Malaysian Chinese! Hahaha... but we just have to be better than them and strive for our survival. It's not fair, so I always tell my kids, be kind to those who are less fortunate.
Thanks for sharing with us your story. So means you were in Nz for only 6 months plus? Hence didn't manage to get your PR then? Thankfully isaac manged to recover though. Also, why didn't you search for a job first prior to your journey to NZ... I can feel the stress of you and your wife there... without any income and only output... I will think twice to migrate myself.. Anyways I am blessed with my job and family over here already 😁
If u don’t have proper job it’s unwise to uproot ur family or else u must have a million deposit in their bank to survive,u should have first got a professional job there then legally brought ur family
That's not how private migration works. How would a person apply for a job from overseas get a job, if he wasn't even given the time of day when he was already in the country? If you get a job overseas because the company hired you here, that's a different story. I got offered a job in Australia after doing a project there for 3 months but I wasn't married or looking to move at that time. I don't think it is unwise.. it is a risk for sure, but I don't mind trying anything. If I waited for everything to fall in place before moving, I would never have left in the first place.
No sympathy needed!!! I think we had a nice experience... it was tough but we could get through it. I think going through the pandemic was a much worse experience if you compare! What kind of homework do you think I should have done?
You're right. Don't migrate if you're already close to 50 unless you're filthy rich! You really don't have the stamina if you think you can still work. But, there's one job you can still do and that is becoming an Uber driver! I think you've given up too soon cuz NZ is really a good place to bring up the children... And like you've said your kids loved it so much... and the best part is everything's free! You should give yourself and your family at least one year to adapt to the new environment. Also didn't your so-called friends tell you about the welfare supports from the NZ government? I'm surprised
Yes yes ada.... LOL we just were exhausted and decided to not prolong the situation. We knew that bringing up the baby and 2 girls would be a full time job and I would probably end up doing it just as I am doing now. We were prepared to go the full 2 years as planned. But maybe I just didn't have the stamina when so many issues cropped up. Anyway everything is for the best, it has been pretty good to be back in Penang too after all, especially since my dad had a stroke last year and I am around to help my mom.
I bet your children will return for tertiary studies at the expense of the NZ taxpayers. Not bad returns just staying for 6 months using the nz health system and later education system.
NZ is now one of the most expensive country in the world. Not only property, petrol and groceries more expensive these days.
It never used to be. Successive govt's ruined this country.
Yes
I feel you mate. I am also a skilled migrant but to Australia. What you encounter(hardship in starting out), i did encounter also working in menial jobs/odd jobs. The only difference is that I went alone first get a decent job, save money and prepare everything before my family move. The transition for them is not hard. Like what you said everything here is free for the children which is a big plus education, hospitalization, vaccine and etc. Now after long years of sacrifice we got the citizenship and me was able to secure good paying job in one of the Australian mines.
@@januzportz7367 thank you for sharing bro.... I had a chance to move to Australia when I was in my 30's but I didn't take it. I was single then and it would probably have worked out better at that time. Whatever it is, I think all of us are exactly where we are supposed to be, these have been great experiences, and I wouldn't have it any other way. 😀😀😀
Hi Bro. With all that you and your family have been through, it’s so good to hear you say that it was a good experience. Rather than being frustrated. You have a ‘grateful spirit’ within you. God Bless you and your family! All will be well from now on. Congratulations on your 5000 subscribers mark!!
Thank you. I think as individuals sometimes it is easy to get angry when things don't work out the way we plan, but if we step away and look at the big picture, we will realize we must always be grateful that we have these opportunities to even try!!! Not everyone could have just moved to another country for half a year... and my kids loved it, and my son was safe when he was born. Life is great!!!
Thank you for sharing and you have a wonderful outlook on life!
God Bless you and your family!
Thank God everything worked out for all of you 🙏🙏🙏Thank God Isaac is healthy and whole now🙏🙏
Thank you... we are grateful for the blessings to have been given all these experiences!
Thank you for your story. NZ is very expensive, I live in Australia, the rents are high here also, thankfully, we own our home here, still you gave it your best. Congratulations on your healthy birth of your son. Take care of your family and you.
Thank you for the kind words... live long and prosper!
Love your positive spirit. You have good attitude in life which will bring you happiness. Congrats to a quick and reasonable decision! All the best to you and family!
Thank you for your kind words.... we just did what we decided was best. :)
I live in a small town in the North Island, with all the key amenities. Our house cost a lot less than the house we had when we lived in the big city. I hardly use my vehicle now because work is within walking distance of where I live. My children attended schools in our neighbourhood. There was no need to drop them off, or pick them up in the car. All the shops and facilities are in close proximity to our home, yet we are opposite a farm, and a market garden, so it doesn’t feel like we are living in a busy, hectic part of the world. Life is relaxed, and affordable. My suggestion to people who live in expensive cities, move to a smaller town. Find a job in the town, buy a nice affordable house, pay a lower mortgage, save a fortune in fuel, make new friends, and relax. There is no need to move to another country to make ends meet. Life is short. Therefore, keep life simple to enjoy it. Another tip: have God in your life. The benefits are well worth it!
That's good advice. Smaller cities or towns have their charm. I loved visiting them and getting out of the big cities and suburbs.
Most important thing is that the whole family is safe & sound now! & also the fact that you are happy now, right? Think of it as an extended holiday in NZ lo!
Everything worked out for the best! Yes, everyone is safe and healthy now, and we were lucky to be near our family and friends during the pandemic!
CONGRATULATIONS on 5K subscribers! I mentioned elsewhere, but am excited to know that more people will be sharing the joy and warmth (and good food!) you spread via your videos
Thanks so much for your support... I will try my best!
U did right based on the circumstances...
Move on with wat u have, be thankful, assume nothing just do the best u can.
Yr videos are honest, warm down to earth funny.
Keep It up n well done!
Dun worry about the subscriptions, it'll come in time just do the best u can with wat u r doing well. 🙏
Thank you very much for the kind words and encouragement! I will try my best!
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@@pishedbloke just to let you know. You look and sound great in videos with a positive Penang lang attitude. Your wife and kids exuberate great family vibes. Thumbs up. 👍
Thanks a lot for sharing your journey to NZ and return to Malaysia. It helps me realise that it is better to retire in Malaysia instead of NZ eventhough I have a PR status there. 😊
I think Malaysia is a bit better for retiring. Our money can stretch a little further!
Thanks for sharing. Congrats on 5k sub. I do agree it is not easy to migrate out. It takes a lot of courage. No matter where we are, just be grateful for all that we have. Malaysia is a very blessed country. Yes I do agree, I migrated out to Australia as a single person in my early 30s. It wasn't easy too but I am thankful it was a great journey. Looking forward to your 10k sub soon.
Thank you so much.... yeah I have tons of friends and family who moved and love their new life! My kids loved their life in NZ and often ask if we can go back till today. LOL But daddy is now in his 50's, I told them at least you have a taste of what you might like and find your own way out there one day if that is what you really want! For me, it was a nice experience, and also thankfully my boy was given proper care with his health.
New Zealand is a lovely and beautiful country with good social support but high taxes and in a way very expensive to live in.. having experience 6 months there is a treasured memories u have in your life.. kudos, there is no shame if we tried and failed, better than never try n miss out in life.. Jiayou!
Belum cuba belum tahu! 😁😁😁
Thank you for your kind words about my country,My doors are always open to you and your family.Blessings on you all.
Wow, thank you brother... that is the best thing about New Zealand, the people who are as beautiful as the nature and scenery there. We met with so many kind people in our community who helped us out. Our landlord was also a beautiful man, who understood our plight and helped us out selling some of our stuff when we had to move back. I was so touched with all the help. God bless New Zealand and all its people!
I once had a Kiwi who stood up for me. He was big and I was small. Never forgotten.
You are so down to earth person,honest n humble. Yes, I agree, it's not easy to move to another country where money is concerned. You made the right move by going back to Malaysia, and I wish you all the best.
🥰🥰🥰🥰Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your NZ journey. You were really bold to move the whole family there while your wife was expecting and you had to look for a job. Salute to you Bro! I can imagine the sleepless nights you had thinking about the future. But I'm glad it all worked out well in the end back in Malaysia. I guess everything happened for a reason...like Isaac getting diagnosed in NZ. Go with the flow Bro. Been telling my friends and relatives about the great content from you and hope they help you get closer to your next milestone soon. Doing my bit to help great Dads like you. Keep up the great work Bro and looking forward to more superb content when you get your Serena back
Thank you for your support bro. Yes it was a hard decision to come back, but I think we were lucky because we managed to leave before the pandemic too, or we might have been stuck there for a long time. And Isaac was safe, the girls loved their experience there, we made many new friends! Thanks for sharing my content!!! Aiyaaaaa my Serena might take up to 2 weeks, they just told me yesterday. But I got my mom's car hahahah LOL
@pishedbloke Yes, great to see your whole family settled back nicely. Was certainly an experience that added color to you and your family's lives. No car, no worry.... there's always Rapid Penang. Sometimes taking the bus is good as we get to see things which we otherwise miss out when we are focusing on driving
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and journey and be so transparent about it. I'm sure it will help many people who are thinking of migration. Indeed it is not easy to migrate. Many people will always say, wah so good can migrate, but they don't know the full story. The hardships that come with it are often the things that are untold. Difficulty of securing a job is a very real thing, and with no local experience, it is very difficult to get employment. I know how you feel because, I was also in the same shoes. I like what you said, be thankful for where you are and what you have. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks bro... I guess I really overestimated my capabilities and did not foresee those unexpected problems! So I hope people look at my what I did, and learn from my mistakes too.
Thanks for sharing your story. You are right in that moving in your middle age is definitely harder than if you had moved when younger.
I am an old bull already hahaha
👍🏻sharing🙏🏻Life’s a journey,the grass’s not always greener on the other side,count your blessings & be grateful 👍🏻💪🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻😊
NZ is a beautiful country for sure, but it takes time and connections to fit in. Definitely awesome if you are young or rich, as someone mentioned!
Bless you and your family. You made the right decision to balik kampong. Enjoy your children and the makanan which is not the same in NZ. 😊
Hahaha thank you so much... life is great when we are with family, no matter where we are!!!
hi buddy yes there are a lot of realistic things when moving to a new country and life can be very tough especially when you have a very young family always expect the unexpected.
Absolutely. I am happy we tried and we learned a lot from the experience. Life is short, have fun and be grateful for what we receive!
Congratulations on hitting 5K subscribers. Here's to many more thousands.
And your NZ story was indeed helpful.
We are in fact setting plans in motion to move to Hamilton, NZ in 2025.
You're right about those blessings and god's plans. Amazing that the universe sent you there for Isaac's birth and treatment.
May God bless you and your beautiful family always dear brother.
Try not to plan for permanent move as everyone I know who migrated to NZ return within a year.
I think Hamilton is a much smaller place than Auckland where I lived, I have not been there. The cost of living must be much lower though, the biggest chunk of our expenses was rent which is sky high in Auckland. Do check out prices. One thing I saved money on was buying things in the online marketplaces and also furniture from the Salvation Army. No matter what it will be an amazing journey with ups and downs bro. Focus on your objectives, and always put our family first. I wish you the best, if there is anything you want to know just ask.
@@pishedbloke Thank you so much brother.
@@seapmco Exactly.
@@pishedbloke we've researched and planned this over the past 4 years. Thankfully we've family and friends there who are helping us.
Thank you for sharing your NZ experience. It's never easy moving to a foreign place. I am glad everything worked out in the end. God was looking over Isaac when he was born in NZ.
Thank you.... I hope my sharing can help people to know what to expect when moving! We had a plan but it doesn't always work out the way we want it. But my son got the care he needed, something we never expected, and that alone made the whole experience worth it.
@@seapmco I am not very sure, NZ is not one of the countries which acknowledges citizenship by birth in the country, as far as I know.
Very brave of you to share your story about migrating to NZ and returning to Malaysia. Your cuti-cuti Malaysia videos are fun!
Hope he has the guts to give up the family PR in New Zealand.
@ Most Malaysian migrants to NZ or Australia are for their kids. Once the kids have grown up it doesn’t matter then. Take my word, I do it for my kids again and again. Unless you are not old enough to know.
Thank you!!! Life is always a journey! Enjoy what we have always.
@@pishedbloke Absolutely, improve and create as we all walk to a common ending place. Peace. No race, religion, colour and language should interfere with that.
@@talk2stoponce our children have grown up, it's time to live our life whatever is left. Jalan2 cari makan in Malaysia is the best.
Thank you for sharing your story. Remind myself to count our blessings and be grateful. I wish you and your family all the best and successful RUclips channel. Huat ahhh!!!
Kamsia kamsia... yes we must always be grateful for all we receive. Good or bad, it is the path we have chosen and we learn from experiences! Thanks for watching my videos!!!
Congratulations on hitting 5000. 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊 Keep 'em coming.
@@patrickscoversotherstuffmi693 Thank you for your support!
1st Congrats on the 5k sub.
Nice sharing of your experience and your easy n genuine style of presenting.
Awesome n wish u continue higher/ better u-tube viewership.
(From SG viewer)
@@steventang1032 Thank you so much for your support. I will try my best to make better videos!
Great story .. nice to have u guys here ..
Thank you... actually this all happened about 5-6 years ago, recalling it made me feel nostalgic. NZ is an awesome place to bring up kids!
Just found this channel, nice , just an idea - coming CNY - show some videos how we Malaysian Chinese celebrate with those tradition must have food , our Chinese culture , pantang during CNY - all this will be very interesting to your subscribers. All the best .
@@sueetpingyong6358 hahaha I will try.... actually I am also not the pantang type LOL
Never knew u went through so much I thought I was the only one suffered doing MBBS in India in 1973 100 rm from home nothing in the bank.days I ate cooked flour with onions.anyway I love Ur videos n m sharing.hang in there bro.
Countdown (one of the big grocery stores in NZ at that time) always had a free fruit for kids campaign. They would put apples and bananas in a box for kids to take and eat. I always brought the girls there to get an apple each! Hahahaha we survived I guess. But it is these little hardships we had to go through which becomes great memories. I am sure you might crave fried onions in flour once in a while! LOL
Understand life is tough for a young family in a foreign country. Good you're back home sweet home. With grandparents around to help.
Luckily I came back too, my dad had a stroke a year ago, and my parents need my help now too. Life is like that, we never know what will happen!
Well done , keep up the good work. It was a good experience. I went thru something similar too
Thank you bro.... life is a great journey, with ups and downs! When we are up, we are happy, when it is down, we learn new things!
Good listening to you . 😊 Great to be in Penang. Its a great foodie place.
Thank you... yes we are living in a great place!!!
I think if your kids like these lifestyle, who knows may be someday they might migrate and bring you along. Anyway, you will still miss Malaysia even after you are away from Malaysia. That is from my personal experience. Keep up your good work. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you... my kids know they have to find their own way in life. Daddy is old and tired already hahahaha
@@seapmco No more it expired in 2021 and I did not renew it as I wasn't in the country at that time.
@@seapmconever mind la. He's happy back in Penang with AhKong and AMah around.
Your migration story is touching. Many do it for their kid like yourself. Like what you said reality and dream is quite different. I guess you also should be blessed that u move back to MY b4 panamic. MY is not bad though not the best in the world.
Anyway my intention was never to live there forever, just get the 2 years done and a permanent PR. Malaysia is still affordable to retire early, and it is where my parents and family are anyway.
Sad, but u did good as a man n family too, n congra on ur 5k mark, see... everyone has their own life story but u try very hard to support ur family is not easy by say n done, anyway good job n all the best ur next 10k mark coming very soon.😃
Thank you thank you... slowly but surely!
Wow that was a great story…. I was just in Malaysia (Penang), I was looking for u and your family…..👍
Can send me an email bro... it is on my Contacts of my profile. :) Glad to have a coffee with you!
Thxs for the invite, I’m back to Canada, will keep in touch when I come back next time👍
Thank you for sharing. It also feels like your family are like friends
Thanks so much. I try to be frank in the videos and to give my honest opinions.
You are a brave man migrating with 2 little children with another on the way. If you dont have support and if situation permits, the best time to migrate is when your children are school going age. Although you will have to start again, both you and partner can work. It takes 2 to 5 years to land a decent job unless you are in a niche area. Once your children have studied from primary to secondary, they will gain the most and fully immerse in the system. By the time they are 16, they work part-time and before you know it, 8 to 10 years gone and they are in Uni. This is my journey too, my third time migrating to NZ, first as a student in 1980, second time after i did my OE in 1989, third time in 2016 with wife and 2 kids. Upon retirement most Malaysians have to decide whether to return to Malaysia to be closer to family and enjoy lower costs of living or retiring in NZ with your immediate family so they have a chance to put down roots. Most would have bought a house during their 10 to 30 years in NZ. Selling up means a tidy lump sum for retirement in Malaysia but if your children remain in NZ, that starts another cycle of migration for your children as NZ is not an attractive place for 20 to 35. If you dont remain in NZ, there is no home base for your children to return when they complete their OE. Returning to Malaysia will be easy for you but not your children. The dilemma of migration which i will have to face in a few years
Very good points. That is a good overall big picture of what we think is "good" for the kids. Anyway I have given mine a little taste of life there, they can decide down the road where they want to go. :)
I hope you live a blessed life in NZ with your family ❤ Thank you for sharing with us. I’m a NZ citizen, living in Australia. But I still call NZ home 😊
@@fayevids7391 We are now back in Penang, Malaysia. We loved our time in Auckland. It was such an eye opening experience and people were so kind. I wish we had that sense of community here
Congratulations!! 🎉🎉
@@peonygalxs3 thank you so much!
🎉Congratulations to you & family. 🎉 We are so happy for you. Next target 10000 subscribers.
Thanks so much.. yay! Hope we get to 10K one day
Hope your family is looking forward to a more blessed life in Malaysia.
@@martinlim6204 we are always grateful for what comes our way! Thank you so much
👍 seem viewers are liking the channel format n content...keep going 😀
Thank you... please let me know if I can improve anything.
New sub here best wishes from Auckland New Zealand 🇳🇿 i hope you return one day to NZ things here are very expensive i am born here but i love south east asia but i am grateful for the health services here and when its summer apart from that i would like to spend 6 months of the year in thailand Malaysia or Cambodia you right about getting a physical job when you are older I'm 55 now and some jobs are very tough when you are older I worked in a meat slaughter house from age. 24 till recently 55 ,29 the job was harder standing on your feet all day the last few years alot of our workers came from the Philippines mostly young people but many of the jobs they complained or couldnt do because of the physical nature of it to be honest they wanted the easy jobs
We are almost the same age! I do wish I could have gotten a trades type job like working in a bakery or the butchery department of Pak N Save which would have been an extra skillset for me. Glad you like SEA... good food, sun, and decent prices! :)
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
@@WinnieTan-s6p most welcome!
Finally the NZ video is up
One of my longest videos yet... LOL
I noticed you have gained quite a lot of views and new followers after uploading this video. Nice!
@@espymu Ya loh... got about 100 new subs! LOL Maybe I should talk about more topics in the future.
Ya bro.. haha.. less Wan Tan Mee videos then got more views and subscribers already 😆. Sorry Isaac
@@espymu hahaha so must make more thosai videos instead? LOL
Thank you for sharing this video.
You are welcome... I hope it helps people who want an honest perspective on migration ,especially in latter years.
Congrats 5k sub, next is 10k! 🛼
Thanks CK... trying my best LOL
wonderful story, thank you for sharing.
Most welcome... it felt good reminiscing about the adventure we had!
Thanks for sharing your bitter and sweet experience in New Zealand. Definately an experience to remember! Do bring us on a holiday there one day in the future
You know what is funny, we didn't really have time to tour around the country during the 6 months there. I have never even been to see the Hobbit place in the south island. LOL But Auckland is a nice city, it is clean but quite expensive. Living in the community is what makes it a home, and we found many new friends while living there!
@pishedbloke the more reason for you to bring us there...one fine day...
Congratulations Bro 🎉❤
For achieving 5K Subscribers 🤗
Thank broooooo.... your channel is growing fast too! All the best bro!
you came back before Covid . That I think is another blessing ?
Huge blessing! I think it would have been crazy to be stuck there in quarantine!
Migrants from Singapore and Malaysia love to stay in the expensive suburbs. You could have hung on for another 1 1/2 years by staying in a cheaper suburb. In Sydney, that would be the western suburbs or regional areas. At least when you leave after 2 years you would all have left with NZ PR.
Very eye opening and touching sharing, most important Isaac is healthy now. Yes, when one door closes a better door is waiting to be opened.
Glad you are back n yes why not miracles do happen. Congrats on hitting 5k. N more ahead.
God bless all.
Thank you so much. Life is hard but quite often it has surprises for us! Be grateful for all we have ben given.
Very heartwarming video! Keep up the good work! 😊
Hahaha thank you, it actually felt a bit awkward talking for so long luckily the restaurant wasn't busy :)
May GOD bless you Bro....😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you sis... God Bless you too.
G'Day .... Am a Christian man., and have discovered that "All things" happen for their own reasons... You seem to be a capable man and whatever you apply yourself to do and where-ever you go, I hope the door to New Zealand is always 'open' for you... As you probably know (?) we have a change of Government in NZ and although times are 'challenging' in New Zealand (they are 'challenging' worldwide) I believe we are more blessed than most Countries and have the best future compared to many countries, ahead of us... God's Blessings and guidance to you and family...
Hi there... let me share with you a really nice story about our experience in NZ as we were planning to leave at the time. We obviously had to sell some of our stuff before packing everything else, and there was a pretty new washing machine which we had fitted into our home. We put it up for sale and sure enough a nice family offered to buy it. They were a Christian family from South Africa who had moved there and asked me why I was moving back to Malaysia. I told him about the entire ordeal with my son and how it was just getting tough for me. After loading the washer into their pickup, the 3 of them, the father and 2 sons offered to pray with me before leaving. We put our arms on each other's shoulders and they asked God to be kind to my family, to get us where we needed to be and especially that Isaac (my son) to be healed completely. I felt incredibly touched by their words and couldn't stop sobbing. It is amazing how strangers can surprise us with their kindness, and it just helps me to see the world in a more positive light. I have nothing but good thoughts and memories of New Zealand, its people and the kindness of strangers we met there. I have many more tales to tell actually, maybe someday I will tell more. I hope that New Zealand stays peaceful... the love we felt pouring after the Christchurch shooting till the goosebumps I felt when I saw the Haka during Parliament protesting the changes they were proposing to the Waitangi Treaty. The people of New Zealand amaze me. And that is what I will always remember.
A lot of you travellers don't realise NZ 🇳🇿 is an expensive country to live in, because its so far away from everything. But there are some good sides to living in NZ 🇳🇿. Free health care free education up till University where you have to pay. Also the lifestyle is awesome the natural beauty of the countryside no poisonous animals beaches where you can walk for miles before you see someone, and we have a pretty good minimum wage $23 an hour.
You certainly get your tax money's worth I would say! Clean air, clear waters, beautiful countrysides.... the very first day we arrived and checked into our Airbnb I felt great! What I did find expensive was property and rent. With some smart hunting and shopping food wasn't too high for us because I cooked all our meals. I wish I had gone fishing when I was there. 😄😄
I admire your courage. Perhaps revisit the migration dream when your kids are older.
Hehehe I am too old to migrate now. Maybe my kids will next time, it is up to them. Malaysia is actually pretty OK for retirement to be honest.
Why should migration be a sought after dream? Grass is frequently not greener the other side when one takes off the rose-tinted glasses.
@PChan-yt4uf it is something one could try... living in a different country has lots of fun parts to it too. But just know our limits and know when to quit.
@pishedbloke If you have such money to throw around. One can enjoy other cultures and way of living by taking holidays, not necessarily uprooting the entire family.
What I do not understand why people seem to think migration is always the better choice. People migrate for many reasons. Other than personal safety reasons, the others are all economic.
@@PChan-yt4uf not really...taking holidays is far different than moving somewhere. We hardly did any sightseeing in NZ when we were there as we had too much stuff to do. If you have lived in a certain country long enough you see things a bit differently. And nobody knows what is a better choice by not doing it. You do it, you think and learn. There is no right or wrong, even after I have gone through all this, I would never advise anyone to try it nor not try it. Everyone has different values, for some it is a financial decision, for others, maybe just the heck of trying something new in life. I'm not a spring chicken anymore, what can I say... I am always in for the ride.
Good sharing bro, Peng still the best place to live.
My family is my home bro!!! I will love it anywhere as long as my family is near.
I tabik u bro! RESPECT!!!
Thanks so much. This is one of the longest videos and monologue I have done... there's still a lot I didn't talk about and some stories of what happened, but maybe another time. LOL
You got balls, i would have been so malu to come back like that, ive not met anyone who left & came back. Even if not happy there also wont dare to come bck for fear of losing face😂
Bro.... why worry about losing face? That's not healthy. We should always make rational decisions in life which is best for yourself and family. People will always have different views and opinions, but always remember to make yourself happy first, doesn't matter what people say... I really don't care about that stuff. Like right now, my wife works and I am raising our kids. Hahahahaha... who cares? We are happy!
@@pishedbloke Good you have such an attitude. The vast majority of people do care a lot about 'face' which limits their options.
@PChan-yt4uf I don't think saving face is a very good thing to base decisions on. 😁
@pishedbloke No. But it is a huge factor to consider for many.
@@PChan-yt4uf yeah can't speak for others bro... we can only control our own destiny :)
Hey thanks for sharing your story , I think the challenge is getting a job perhaps if you would have tried to get a job before flying over it can help. Are you considering moving over again since you already have a PR ?
First of all... Love our channel! I was a fisho for quite a while, my equipment is gethering dust at the moment but I will wanna get back to it someday, I let Naomi feel the tug of fighting a big Mekong catfish once and she almost lost my gear! :)
I don't think I will be moving out again, I am just too old now... most probably I will retire in Penang where we are living now or perhaps an even more quiet town like Taiping later when the nest is empty. I think it is not just getting a job, but for a 50+ yr old guy it will be almost impossible. I had been handling an entire company in Malaysia, with a few million in revenue each year, but I couldn't get a sales job at a menswear store in NZ because I didn't have "retail experience". LOL
Wow I didn't realise New Zealand is so expensive. Even in Canada there are places where rent is not as mad as that.
Food is pretty OK though, if you cook it isn't bad. Yes rent and petrol is pretty high here
Migrating to NZ at 47/48 to start over sounds very risky, especially when you have not secured a job yet. NZ probably don't recognize your engineer degree just like in Canada or US. I have many colleagues and heard from friends their education paper is useless. Ph.Ds and Master degrees worked as taxi driver or broom pusher. Grass is not greener on the other side of the fence. I'm glad your family is back in Malaysia. I have a similar story but I have a very good ending. Wish you and your family well. May be one day we can meet up in KL and yum cha. Cheers.
I have a degree from the UK and Singapore so it was recognized. It goes into the points system when you apply for Skilled Migration. However, employers in NZ prefer to hire someone who is introduced or recommended by people they know... hence the "Kiwi experience" they ask for is more about networking and who you know. That's why I would recommend going there and joining in your community, getting contacts etc. would be the best way to secure a job. Anyway my plan was just to work anywhere, I didn't need to be a manager or engineer... but even that proved to be hard. It was a good experience, just sharing it here for people who are eager to try it... those were a few mistakes that I had made. But everything worked out for the best, and that is all I ask for. Cheers bro, ya hope one day we can chat more!
@pishedbloke yes, local experience very important. All of our new hires with degree from overseas, we put them as field tech roles first for minimum of 2 years. They then need to register with our regional professional governing body to become Engineer-in-Training. After 3-4 years, they then need to seat for the professional examination before getting their Professional Engineer stamp. Long processes, but if you are younger then it is worth the efforts. Networking through LinkedIn is the most popular avenue for a lot of us here in Canada.
@@Philip_Chong I have a buddy who moved to Canada at the same time as us when we went to NZ. He is still there with his wife and kid. :)
Bless you😊.
Thank you so much!
I know you suffered. Keep it up
It definitely will be better.
Cheers @
It was actually quite OK, but we had to make a calculated decision on what would be best in the next 2 years. Being away from my immediate family was toughest, with what we went through with the baby etc. made me realize how much we need support. Life is great, as long as I have my wife and kids with me, we can go though anything. :)
Hello bro enjoy your breakfast 😢😊
Ate too much again, couldn't finish this time LOL
Congratulation bro
Thank you thank you!
Hello all the way from Australia! Just found your channel...love your casual chit chat style..was in Penang last year to check out retirement...love the food and the friendliness of Malaysians!
We migrated from Singapore 20 plus years ago and we went through all that you went through in NZ..my last child was also born within 6 months on arrival .so same experience as your wife!
Hope to bump into you one day on streets of Penang haha!😊
That is a fascinating story! It would be great to have a coffee (and char koay teow) and share stories if you were ever in Penang! I was surprised at the kindness of people we have met throughout our journey and am always grateful for what we have received. Is your whole family in Australia now?
My husband use to say the grass is not greener on the other side
@@gennetsybel6967 well gotta go try it to find out! 😀
The biggest problem with foreigners who move to NZ 🇳🇿 is they move to the main cities, where most of their own kind of people live. But if they would move outside the main centers to the smaller citys or towns they would find it easier to find good paying work and accommodation and a more relaxed way of life. So do your homework before coming to NZ 🇳🇿, about accommodation jobs the area you want to live in. It will make moving to NZ 🇳🇿 easier then turning up and having to find everything all at once. There are online NZ 🇳🇿 company's you can go through that can sort it all out for you, so when you get here you can move in to your new home or start a new job kids can be placed into schools or daycare.. They make it easier for you to migrate to NZ 🇳🇿.😊😊😊😊
Absolutely... The whole experience was eye opening for us, and I hope people will learn from what we did wrong and also how lovely a country overall New Zealand is to us.
NZ was once a beautiful country, clean, affordable living from food, rent, and property jobs are everywhere opportunities just knocking on you doors a lot of great brand and good shops are opening, in short it was a happy simple living and very safe that was 20 yrs ago but now no more, no. 1 issue now is crime the safety of people and establishment even in public transport your life is always at stake hope the government NATIONAL could do something about it
I think it is still quite OK compared to many countries. I never felt unsafe in NZ
I have lived in New Zealand for 30 plus years. The short version, if you move to NZ because of the children future? It’s not the right country. Unfortunately, friends don’t really tell you the negative stories. One advice, you must be adaptable. I have moved to 5 countries in my life. I’m 7000 miles away from NZ 😂😂😂I will never return. Bro late 40s is not downhill. I’m already 66. Take care my friend. You sound like a great guy. God bless you & your family. I subscribe 🇺🇸
I have lived in different countries when I was younger and single, but hauling the family around is a new experience! The feeling of responsibility and wondering if you have done the right thing by them is quite often heavy on my mind, even till today. But we only know what we know I guess, and can make decisions based on that. Hindsight is always 20/20 so I hope I learn from what I have gone through :) Thank you for watching the channel, I hope it brings you a smile every once in a while!
😃I agree with what you said🫡. Make sure you don't spoil your kids excessively tho. They'll thank you someday 👌
@ToFightTheGoodFight I am a firm believer in "If you do everything for your kids, you will teach them nothing in life"
When did you come to Singapore to work and for how long?😊
I lived in Singapore for 7 years and got my PR there too. After my secondary school, I was accepted into Ngee Ann Poly and studied engineering. After graduating I worked in Singapore for 4 years before continuing my studies in the UK.
I think you had moved too fast to NZ...Being an engineer, i believe you can get a job but you have to apply for it first back in Malaysia. Your age is not too old for migration. Having a family where another one is on the way may be a hindrance but not too off, if you plan properly. A lesson learned for others who are thinking of same route...
fantastic👍
Thank you!!!!
You would know why. Most Malaysian migrants in oversea are mainly Chinese or Indians (another word "non-bumis"). You need to use your imagination to learn. It is definitely not better off as a first generation migrant. But my kids are "she will be right" attitude just like "tak apa". Is it worth it for me? 100% I got my money back with bonus,
Great for you! There are lots of migrants who are happy in their new home. Unfortunately for me, things didn't work out as planned. I spent a couple of a hundred thousand RM for the entire "trip" but it was money well spent. The kids learned how to be thrifty, we had a great adventure, made lots of new friends and the issues also brought us closer together as a family. So I got my money back with a huge bonus too. :)
@@pishedbloke you are a Dad I was a Dad (now a father) because they grown up now. They are living in a dream. Is my life better? I am not sure. It may be better than today if I’ve stay back in Malaysia. I miss durians. Enjoy your time while the kids are young. Today I still wish they never grow old.
Sorry to know that Isaac had Telesemia ( anemia) symptom. Tired quickly and moody...
Similar to my youngest son too. (7yrs old)
Your journey quite similar like mind.... I got green card to Canada. Unfortunately, it didn't workout as planned.
Anyway, keep cheer up and many steps to move forward.
Ohh, btw your surname Chan or Chin? I noticed name badge on yr daughter uniform.
Mr Aloysius Chin
Just have to do what we have to do bro... life is like that. And listen to your own heart and mind... doesn't matter what others say. My son had anti C antibodies, that's why his immune system was attacking his mother's blood. After his body started producing enough blood, he was out of the dangerzone. :)
Yes, bro chin. Will meet up with you when I travel to Penang fr SP.. near yet so far. 😆
@@JohariKan great... we can go makan or ais tingkap bro
@@pishedbloke hello aloysius, Morning... Hv not seen any new gateway fr you.?
Anyway, how issac health.?
Migrant life is tough
Yes it is! That's why I really respect those who come to our country to earn money for their families back home.
It’s true tax high but govt provide good facilities , otherwise govt where have $$$$to spend .Your tax dollars are of good use plus u need to stay at least 5 yrs to really like the place. I know l stayed in Australia now 45 yrs n came alone many lonely nights in the begining
As a younger man I was studying in Scotland and I didn't want to leave after I graduated because I grew to love the country. It was a time of personal revelation and finding out who I was, so naturally I associated my newfound life with the place I was in. But gradually I discovered that friends and family were what made a place feel like home. I eventually came back to Malaysia and started a new life here till today. But having these experiences in foreign countries is important so we can compare what works and what doesn't. Exposure to different cultures makes us think about our habits and why we act a certain way, and what a foreigner might think from their point of view. That's why travel, not just sight seeing, is important for us to open our eyes to the world. It makes us more understanding and open to different ideas and ways of life. That's what I always look for... not necessarily agreeing, but the ability to accept, will be key to a more harmonious society.
Time has away to work out where the journey soars one to the limits of what suits 7years ago 2017 was still ok in NZ Intentions to move to NZ benefitted your PR Life That's why many came The Intentions suited the outcome NZ is my ❤My home No where else would I prefer Adaptability to the ever Intentional changes Nothing makes common sense in huge overcrowding in NZ and the World Standing on Solid ground Papatuanuku Generations of Solid essence against all odds
I can understand how you feel. I love the people there and the lifestyle we had. And it is such a gorgeous country
@@pishedbloke I befriended beautiful Malayans in NZ Their peaceful energy- within A fond memory is food A simple and tasty dish flavors The whanau relished Chicken Broth Soup Malayan way Might I say "sure suited the budget lastly a wonderful couple talented in Singing and Ballroom Dancing People come into one's life but for a brief moment the memories left deeply cherished
It may be easier if you have a university education in New Zealand when you were in your late teens and early twenties.
Yes it is all based on points. Graduating from a NZ uni has certain additional points.
Hi Lad you are wrong when you obtained your Aust PR is forever but 5yrs for the unlimited travel in & out the country.
Sorry you are right, I may have worded it incorrectly... but to go in and out of the country as a PR you need to renew the RRV or something like that, and to get it renewed you need to spend 2 yrs out of 5. Anyway it wasn't something I could do so I opted to move to NZ instead.
New Zealand is a difficult country to migrate to if you come from a country that has a low exchange rate for money. Many migrants under estimate that factor. Also being a small country the professional skilled worker who holds experience from working in other Western Countries for a good length of time has a better chance of employment.
The New Zealand Professional Accredited Societies are a tight group and becoming Accredited to them takes time and can be easier if you hold degrees or diplomas from some Western Universities.
I have known Doctors from Iraq having to do more study to become Accredited in NZ, this can be expensive. The advantages tho can be that the accreditation is recognized in Australia.
Also some people don't understand that giving birth in New Zealand doesn't make your child a New Zealander. Only valid Permanent Residency or naturalization to New Zealand Citizenship held by foreign born parents allows a child to be a New Zealander. Some migrants delay having children until they achieve PR.
Your story is important for potential migrants to know about.
Absolutely correct. I do have a degree from an accredited university ( I studied at the University of Glasgow in Scotland) and I had 20+ years of experience in engineering and manufacturing. But I didn't apply for jobs in that sector as my first line of thought was to get settled in proper while earning enough for some of the bills, we did bring enough money to last us 2 years at least to be frank, but in the end it was just the family stuff which made us rethink the strategy. All in all, it was tough. It was tougher than I expected because having to juggle everything on top of settling in to a new place did take a toll on me. But we live and learn, I have no regrets, knowing what I know now, I'd still go for it at the time. The boy was healed and perfectly healthy thanks to the NZ medical system. And I do think I left at the right time because if I had to stay indoors for a year or so during the pandemic it would have impacted my mental health. So everything happened as it should have and we are all better for the steps we took. Life is amazing, we just have to do, and learn... I do hope my sharing will help someone out there in any small way. 🥰🥰
May I know where this Indian shop is located?
Location is in the description of the video as always. :) It is along Jalan Permai of Tg. Bungah, near the Tenby School traffic light, next to the chicken rice coffeeshop
What a wonderful family man. I also live in NZ malaysian girl.
Thank you!!! We haven't been back since but my girls keep asking to... hahahaha. I wish we had done more sightseeing to the south island during our stay!
Isaac is a New Zealand citizen ??
No lah, he has a NZ birth cert but he is not a Kiwi.
Could you please make a video on schools in Malaysia. They look very complicated to navigate (international, private, local). We are used to and prefer local schools (in New Zealand) but so many advise against it in Malaysia
Ohh OK OK I can talk about that. Thanks for the idea!
how much it cost, every one wants to know the price?
@@youngfulljason3642 the cost of???
All my friends who migrated to NZ returning with broken dreams and some still in AU finding racism is rife there
In Australia the country do not discriminate you. The people "yes." I discriminate them too. Do you see a Malaysian/Chinese restaurant in Australia hiring a white man as a Chef? Our perception whites don't know how to use a Wok.
I guess life is not always greener on the other side bro. But what I bring back from these experiences is how it feels like to be a stranger in a strange land. And how we should treat people and migrants who come to our country... as I was once in their shoes too. People just want to work and earn a living and making a better life for their children. And they deserve the chance to do it without prejudice.
I had very bad experiences in Australia when I studied there years ago. Including direct racism and bullied because of my race. I am from Malaysia too. Did not just happen to me but my friends as well.
@ I experienced that in Malaysia where I was born. I am a second generation. Can you imagine I do I feel. Now I can tell them )whites)to piss off unless you are a black aboriginal.
@@rebeccachua61 Sorry you went through that. I think we kinda meet all sorts of people anywhere we go. I met even a few Singaporean Chinese who looked down on me because I was Malaysian Chinese! Hahaha... but we just have to be better than them and strive for our survival. It's not fair, so I always tell my kids, be kind to those who are less fortunate.
Actually if you test the market alone for six months and then bring family over if the feel is good....i find yr experience a big waste.mm
You obviously did not see the part where my son was saved by the NZ medical team. I will do it all over again in an instant.
@@seapmco The kids speak English pretty well actually. They go to good schools here in Malaysia too, so that hasn't been much of an issue.
Thanks for sharing with us your story. So means you were in Nz for only 6 months plus? Hence didn't manage to get your PR then? Thankfully isaac manged to recover though. Also, why didn't you search for a job first prior to your journey to NZ... I can feel the stress of you and your wife there... without any income and only output...
I will think twice to migrate myself.. Anyways I am blessed with my job and family over here already 😁
Yeah we didn't fulfill the 2 year period in NZ so we gave it up. But it is OK, everyone is safe and sound now with great memories!
If u don’t have proper job it’s unwise to uproot ur family or else u must have a million deposit in their bank to survive,u should have first got a professional job there then legally brought ur family
That's not how private migration works. How would a person apply for a job from overseas get a job, if he wasn't even given the time of day when he was already in the country? If you get a job overseas because the company hired you here, that's a different story. I got offered a job in Australia after doing a project there for 3 months but I wasn't married or looking to move at that time. I don't think it is unwise.. it is a risk for sure, but I don't mind trying anything. If I waited for everything to fall in place before moving, I would never have left in the first place.
Aiya my sympathy to you, but why you didn't do your homework first before migrating to NZ 😔.
No sympathy needed!!! I think we had a nice experience... it was tough but we could get through it. I think going through the pandemic was a much worse experience if you compare! What kind of homework do you think I should have done?
@@pishedblokeSorry if you are offence but just my honest opinion.
@@julielim3680 No lah I am not offended at all... but I am just curious when you said I didn't do my homework, I was wondering what we missed out on.
@@pishedblokeI didn't do any homework either. Just jumped in when offered a job in Singapore. Went there alone, came back with kids. LoL.😂😂😂
@@jjhenry3338 Hahahaha... OK lah. Sometimes life, plan too much pun, it doesn't always happen the way we want it LOL
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Are you holding new Zealand passport?
No, we had the PR from NZ but gave it up when we left.
@@pishedbloke❤
You're right. Don't migrate if you're already close to 50 unless you're filthy rich! You really don't have the stamina if you think you can still work. But, there's one job you can still do and that is becoming an Uber driver! I think you've given up too soon cuz NZ is really a good place to bring up the children... And like you've said your kids loved it so much... and the best part is everything's free! You should give yourself and your family at least one year to adapt to the new environment. Also didn't your so-called friends tell you about the welfare supports from the NZ government? I'm surprised
Yes yes ada.... LOL we just were exhausted and decided to not prolong the situation. We knew that bringing up the baby and 2 girls would be a full time job and I would probably end up doing it just as I am doing now. We were prepared to go the full 2 years as planned. But maybe I just didn't have the stamina when so many issues cropped up. Anyway everything is for the best, it has been pretty good to be back in Penang too after all, especially since my dad had a stroke last year and I am around to help my mom.
All the best to you and your family! Nevertheless, y'all can still come back as long as y'all still PRs in this country.
@seapmco They didn't want to go. 😆
I bet your children will return for tertiary studies at the expense of the NZ taxpayers. Not bad returns just staying for 6 months using the nz health system and later education system.
I have given up the PR bro, so we are no longer eligible for free education.