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2:35 Yes, true. But being from one of the Malaysian Bornean State, we now can get nice commercial rice wine. Sarawak even has our own beer - 1602 craft beer. I'm no drinker myself but once in a while, I would like a sip or two too. This is probably not known to you because expats don't visit the other side of Malaysia except for the beaches and diving in Sabah, so their impression of Malaysia is peninsula-centric.
Hi Jack😊, Cool Vid👍& I 100%❤M'sia /"Negaraku"❣...& with-that-said: just wanna politely point out that 'the word' "cheap" isn't 'a word' that's associated with M'sia (yeah, it sure is quicker to say "cheap" when speaking vs. e.g. writing), yet: it'd be much appreciated please whenever 'words' e.g. "inexpensive" , "reasonable", "lower-cost", "affordable luxury" are used instead of "cheap" when comparing prices($)/amounts of money($) spent for anything in M'sia vs. e.g. The USA, Europe &/or Australia since M'sia is definitely 'A Highly Quality Country' while being "reasonable in costs" along with being reasonable in many positive ways...Thank You In Advance For Your Consideration(s) Jack
Thank you for this kind comment. I have many local friends and have realised how fortunate I am to have been born in Australia. I hope to educate my family and friends back home and raise awareness and understanding.
One thing foreign youtubers always fail to mention or more likely take for granted of is how english is widely used in Malaysia especially compared to countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam or even east asian countries like Japan, S. Korea, China etc. Pretty much everything important is written in english (signboards, apps, instructions, restaurant menus etc plus there are even multiple english speaking radio stations too). U can also go to hospitals, police stations, government agencies etc and use english there without much issues. Hey, I'm a local, and my english is ok right? 😅
Hi mate.. I'm a Malaysian, thank you for your kind words about my country the under-rated MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia, Malaysia is truly Asia 👍🇲🇾😊✌️
Thank you so much, we are an Australian, Canadian family living in Sydney now,we are considering to move to Malaysia too. Your video is helping us so much.
Hi Jack, I totally agree with all your reviews. Australia is in high inflation with no job offers. Immigrants and Aussies are struggling with high cost of living. Most people are homeless and relying on social welfare. You are smart to be living in luxury in Malaysia.
Amazing review. We wanna “Thank You” as a Malaysian.We honor positive vibes that You carry as of changes the atmosphere on social media, spreading the good news on Your platform. I live in KL past 28 years.I am native indigenous from the East of Peninsula of Malaysia so called “Borneo LIMBANG Sarawak” very closed to Brunei. I am in love with KL CITY .Amaze with the skyscrapers.Shopping Mall just amazing. I’ve visited Langkawi Island,Pangkor Island,Tioman Island,Cameron Highland,Genting Highland,Perhentian Island,visited Singapore,Thailand and Bali.Those were the days We touring around town to Ipoh.From Petaling Jaya to Kelantan longer hours driving 20 hours! back and forth to Langkawi and Penang Island,Taman Negara Pahang.We love travel and camping. Malaysia fantastic place to live,dream that I would never taught. I’ve met lovely,so friendly people here in KL,make lots of friends. There are also negative side and I choose to speak about the positive. Take a walk and a leisure time in the afternoon,cuppa of tea at Mamak Shop,The Masala Tea amazing. Feasting up to supper. I enjoyed the bus ride around KL City so much included out of town. Frequent travel with AirAsia for many years. “THANK YOU” for choosing MALAYSIA to live,explore the inner side,the beauty of mix cultures between so many races living in harmony. I served in privates health care services far too long,love seeing all kind of people.KL has the best public transportation. Glad You choose MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 as Your home. #TRULY ASIA ❤ 🇲🇾
I’ve lived there for 2yrs also, about 10yrs ago, absolutely loved it! Your views are exactly the same as mine! I’m only back in this hole because of my kids 🤷🏻♂️ until then… 😁
ohhh that hits a soft spot, I totally get it, best way is to make a new circle off friends there and hopefully it will flourish into something good :) @@JackAlderton
Malaysia is an up and coming city with lots of potential for growth, and prices are generally still on the affordable side of things. It has all the modern infrastructures and convenience of a developed country, but at a developing country's cost!😅😊
Enjoyed the video, your content and energy in presenting. We planning to be in Malaysia for extended periods in next couple years and it was very nice to hear and affirm some of your points. All the best.
Malaysia only has 2 weather (no winter by the way, and never snow) which are sunny all year round with occasional rain. There is a rain season which you may want to avoid. It could rain several times in a day (20-30 minutes long) or in some areas it may rain non stop for several days instead . Unless you do like to walk in the rain.
Great point. I actually didn't mention healthcare because I want to make a full video about it. Malaysian healthcare is WAY better than Australian healthcare. By far.
Look forward to watching your dislikes living in Malaysia. Perhaps, you could also do your top ten food in Malaysia, your top ten places in KL and Malaysia.
I love ur comments..u always mentioned that some of your points might be different from local points of view...ur comments definitely not over the moon or fake just to attract the view..in the word i can sense honesty in your point about Malaysia.
How about Health Facilities? I think it is one of the best. You can walk in to any private clinics if you are not feeling well, you could see a doctor and get medicines in that clinic itself.
You are absolutely right. I plan to make another video just about healthcare. It is WAY better than Australia. I was able to see a specialist, get an MRI scan and see the specialist again a few hours later, for free. In Australia this would take weeks (or even months) and cost a lot of money.
Thanks for your view n information about M'sia some times we local don't realise how good is our country even though there are many other things can be improve i will wait until your next video bye🙋♀️
Thank you for 10 things U like about Msia. Hope 10 things U like still won the 10 U don't like. Of course there are pro & con in part of life.Think positif will make us feel better. As a malaysian I hope you will love & remember Msia with your sweet moment. Make an experiment & experience it. Go & xplore beautiful of Msia. It's truly diverse with people, language, culture, religion, food, history etc.
Great video & interesting perspective Jack 🙏 I appreciate the cost of living is lower than 🇦🇺 For me the weather is one of the downsides of 🇲🇾( constant humidity & heat) having no distinct seasons is not for me) 😰 I enjoyed visiting KL 👍
Paid AU$1000 (RM3000) per month for a Unilodge room in Canberra for 3 years. I can rent two decent condos in KL with AU$1000 ( using my brothers rental condo at RM1400/mo partly furnished).
Another plus point is shopping online either with Shopee & Lazada is super fast & cheap too. I know it takes a long time for online delivery in Melbourne
Unfortunately a nice 27 degree breezy day on Bondi is pretty rare these days, and when the weather's good - it's packed! Thanks for your comment though - I miss Aussie beaches that's for sure.
Nice video Mate... I am not sure but did you mention the #1 ease about Malaysia is the fact of the English language spoken and used widely. 😊 It helps tremendously with assimilation compared to countries like Thailand, Indonesia, etc in South East Asia. Especially for bureaucracy issues as well as hospital visits. The ability to express yourself on a daily level whatever your activities are makes living in another country much easier when ones Mother tongue language is also spoken. 😁
That is very true - thanks for raising this. Perhaps it's something I take for granted. I'm amazed that almost everyone here can speak at least 3 languages - very impressive!
I am a Malaysian. I am quite agreed about the first one about weather. Just go out anytime or days and doesn’t need to check the weather app. Everything that you shared you like I quite agreed. The only thing that should be improved about Malaysia traffic is terrifying. 😬😬
Hi Jack, perhaps you need to add no.11, the Malaysia has the most public holidays in the world, we celebrates almost all festive seasons such as New Year, Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, and the list goes on 😅
Great video, we’ve just returned home to Australia from 5 days in Malaysia and 7 days in Singapore, and Malaysia was my favourite. I’m already planning our next trip. Can you please share the link for the 10 things you don’t like, as I can’t find it.
Glad to hear the Bec, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. There's so much to see in Malaysia, I still have a bunch of places and things to do on my list after 2 years! I haven't made the video yet for a few reasons but I will say some of the things I don't like is the rise of negativity towards foreigners & the need to be careful with what I say (some lack of free speech, or more accurately the collectivist mindset). Also traffic and the inefficiencies in the way many things are done. I will make the video, I just need to make sure it's well thought out & researched because I will definitely catch some heat. The things I love definitely overweigh the negatives, so I try to keep positive vibes as much as possible. Enjoy Aus!
What advice do you have for westerners, I'm from the USA, lookng for work in Malaysia? So far I haven't had much luck so any useful insights could be really hepful.
I'll try to help. I didn't actively seek work in Malaysia, it found me. Having said that, it's pretty obvious to me that Western education and even being a native english speaker is highly praised. I would try to find a writing job or something related to english language, you should be a shoe-in if you're from the USA. The hard part will be the wages, you might have to accept a fair bit less money unless your skillset is similar to the above.
not sure if u know bout this,but regarding the alcohol thing,think i seen on most expat vid regarding this is,since malaysia @ any SEA countries are less streesed,and expat can spend 1/2 @ 1/3 from their earning (USD convert RM) working here (malaysia),they tend to less drink as they less stressed,headache, and the weather since sun is most out,its improved the mood,hence less the drinking..some even dont even drink anymore as they getting more happier,leisure life vs how they are in the western country..
yep I definitely agree with that! Makes a lot of sense. I hardly drink anymore and I don't party here, it's been much better for me mentally and for my self development. Thanks for sharing.
@@JackAldertonas someone a local & been exposed to the sun entire life,i kinda never get the gist/why the sun is so important whenever a foreigner always highlighted it out in litearally every vid i seen,but now i get it..being a cold country in a harsh condition (thanks to frostpunk (a surviving game) vs sunny .. back then,in my teen-early adult days,i used to party & clubbing meaning going to cyber cafe,spend hours on gaming pc 🤣🤣🤣..thats how hard i party back then
Your 10 points are spot on. I watched plenty of youtubers' videos on their 10 best or 10 worst things about Malaysia. Your list differs from them a little bit and I agreed to all 10. However, I'll wait till you posted the video on 10 things you don't like about Malaysia before I subscribe to your channel.. make it good mate 😂😂✌
Haha appreciate that. I'll give it some thought but I'll tell you one negative now - people get very defensive. It's hard to constructively criticise anything without getting in a fight. Though this is the same in most countries now.. including Australia, so it's not unique to Malaysia!
@@JackAlderton If the criticism comes in any other language but English, it is fine I guess because only citizens from that country will suck it up. Otherwise, if it's in English, the whole world will get the misinformation (if it is misinformation). So.. make sure you know your stuff.
Great video Jack. Hoping to move to Malaysia in a few months. Perhaps you could make a video on the house renting process & recommend an agent or two? 😊
Thanks mate - hope it goes well and feel free to keep in touch. Good idea, thanks for the suggestion. In the meantime, check out propertyguru and iproperty. Find high-rated agents (most are in higher end condos) and they will go above and beyond to show you available units (including driving you around) - it's a GREAT experience compared to Australia haha.
@@JackAlderton absolutely. Will do Jack. So look forward to being in KL. Great tips. Will surely check out those sites and reach out to agents. Good to know agents take good care of you there :)
The east coast is nice, there are alot to discover....yes they are coservative but they will not impose it to tourist... Please visit kota bharu kelantan & its beaches ....you may proceed to kuala terengganu too...
Great Reaction Jack...in Malaysia you just need to mix or talks to the local freely make safety more safe. For the vehicle petrol/gasoline, the Government will implement the Targeted Subsidy system shifting from the current blanket system in mid-2025. Meaning only around 85% of Malaysia will still enjoy the subsidies rate for Ron95 at RM2.05/ltr whereas the 20% Malaysian (the riches) & foreigners shall pay at market rate estimated around RM3.00 - 4.00/ltr which is still cheap for those earning in USD.
Absolutely on points🎉 People really need to travel around to gauge the reality comparisons. Still, it depends on individual luck and fate. Many might not have such capacity to work it out. But for those who can, why not travel more and choose while they have choices in hand. When, a person is financially free and capable basically most countries around the world are good(i mean those good countries - most Europe and some Asian countries) to live but they lack of cultural diversity and tolerance like Malaysia and Singapore. Then, why Malaysia? Simply put - abundance of fresh products where you need not to worry about like people in other parts of the world. Able to live a bit lavishly and quality life but at a very discounted price. Boring? Just take a week or month to get wild in Thailand or Japan or Indonesia or elsewhere ... And back to Malaysia for a good relax and recharge ❤ - a dude from Melaka
it's easy to calculate the difference in living profit in malaysia through the difference of your currency with the malaysia profit as much, if UK in malaysia the difference is 6x times. if usa is different 4x. if Australia is 3x different. UK citizens are very fortunate to live in Malaysia with 6x more profit than living in the UK by enjoying better facilities than the UK and Malaysia is more modern than the UK
I agreed with your opinions as a Malaysian lives overseas I miss warm weather. Sometimes wearing thick heavy jackets in winter very annoying 😂. I can't wait to fly back soon to celebrate Raya with my family there.
Great insights man. I'm planning to do the same and move to Thailand later this year. I found it surprising to hear that accomodation in Malaysia was cheaper than Thailand. Not what I was expecting. What made you decide to go with Malaysia?
Mate, go for it! Best decision you'll make and worse case you can always go back. I think it depends entirely on your situation. For me, I got a sweet job offer that paid the same (more actually) than my Aussie income. No brainer to move when you get more holidays and
I lived in Sydney for a few years. While I like the weather, outdoor park, bbq and beaches, housing is just a nightmare. Get paid in oz dollar or whatever higher currency there is and live in KL where housing is just in oversupply.
Hi Jack great video what is the name of the condo you are staying at - looking at a few different places for rent but many have a lot of Air BNB cheers
@@JackAlderton great thanks for the reply will have a look later out in April to look at a few place with potentially relocating from the uk in August - noticed many of the Condos are busy with Airbnb which we want to try and avoid - look forward to the video 👍
Great question - thanks for the suggestion. I'd love to make a full video on this but I'll answe succinctly here: Social life is excellent IF you put yourself out there and mingle with expat communities. There are many expats from all around the world here but westerners MAY find it difficult to really find the social life they're used to with locals because of religious differences. Depends how open-minded you are. This also applies to dating - I had a few dodgy scenarios when I was unaware of the ettiquete when I first moved here. In general, it is great if you're open minded and upfront with your intentions. If you're looking for a more similar religious and cultural environment to the West, Philippines would be closer.
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Thank you for sharing all this information to the world.
2:35 Yes, true. But being from one of the Malaysian Bornean State, we now can get nice commercial rice wine. Sarawak even has our own beer - 1602 craft beer. I'm no drinker myself but once in a while, I would like a sip or two too. This is probably not known to you because expats don't visit the other side of Malaysia except for the beaches and diving in Sabah, so their impression of Malaysia is peninsula-centric.
I live in Malaysia. KL is the capital and the Petronas tower is in KL but I live in Sarawak my city name is MIRI. 😊❤❤😊❤❤😊
Hi Jack😊, Cool Vid👍& I 100%❤M'sia /"Negaraku"❣...& with-that-said: just wanna politely point out that 'the word' "cheap" isn't 'a word' that's associated with M'sia (yeah, it sure is quicker to say "cheap" when speaking vs. e.g. writing), yet: it'd be much appreciated please whenever 'words' e.g. "inexpensive" , "reasonable", "lower-cost", "affordable luxury" are used instead of "cheap" when comparing prices($)/amounts of money($) spent for anything in M'sia vs. e.g. The USA, Europe &/or Australia since M'sia is definitely 'A Highly Quality Country' while being "reasonable in costs" along with being reasonable in many positive ways...Thank You In Advance For Your Consideration(s) Jack
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I admire the way you empathetically acknowledge that it's not always affordable for the locals. It reflects a deep understanding of their perspective.
Thank you for this kind comment. I have many local friends and have realised how fortunate I am to have been born in Australia. I hope to educate my family and friends back home and raise awareness and understanding.
@@JackAldertonyou so handsome! Done subscribed. 😘💕💦
Welcome to third world
One thing foreign youtubers always fail to mention or more likely take for granted of is how english is widely used in Malaysia especially compared to countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam or even east asian countries like Japan, S. Korea, China etc. Pretty much everything important is written in english (signboards, apps, instructions, restaurant menus etc plus there are even multiple english speaking radio stations too). U can also go to hospitals, police stations, government agencies etc and use english there without much issues. Hey, I'm a local, and my english is ok right? 😅
Very true - it was very noticable when I travelled to Korea 😆
Malaysia has fantastic English and almost everyone can speak multiple languages.
As an expat from Malaysia living in Australia, I do miss the food and the white sand beaches Malaysia has to offer. Enjoy your time 😘
Hi mate.. I'm a Malaysian, thank you for your kind words about my country the under-rated MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia, Malaysia is truly Asia 👍🇲🇾😊✌️
Welcome, appreciate you having me here!
couldn't agree with you more! this country is one of the best countries in the world!
true but not tax friendly anymore
Subhanallah Alhamdulillah
Masya'allah ...
Thank you so much, we are an Australian, Canadian family living in Sydney now,we are considering to move to Malaysia too. Your video is helping us so much.
Look up for Malaysia My 2nd Home MM2H programme by the government for foreigners who plan to retire in the country.
Glad it helped, let me know if you make the move or visit :D
I also love malaysia I have travelled there 12 times I live in Sydney....I would love to move there as well.....
Hi Jack, I totally agree with all your reviews. Australia is in high inflation with no job offers. Immigrants and Aussies are struggling with high cost of living. Most people are homeless and relying on social welfare. You are smart to be living in luxury in Malaysia.
Amazing review. We wanna “Thank You” as a Malaysian.We honor positive vibes that You carry as of changes the atmosphere on social media, spreading the good news on Your platform.
I live in KL past 28 years.I am native indigenous from the East of Peninsula of Malaysia so called “Borneo LIMBANG Sarawak” very closed to Brunei.
I am in love with KL CITY .Amaze with the skyscrapers.Shopping Mall just amazing.
I’ve visited Langkawi Island,Pangkor Island,Tioman Island,Cameron Highland,Genting Highland,Perhentian Island,visited Singapore,Thailand and Bali.Those were the days We touring around town to Ipoh.From Petaling Jaya to Kelantan longer hours driving 20 hours! back and forth to Langkawi and Penang Island,Taman Negara Pahang.We love travel and camping.
Malaysia fantastic place to live,dream that I would never taught.
I’ve met lovely,so friendly people here in KL,make lots of friends.
There are also negative side and I choose to speak about the positive.
Take a walk and a leisure time in the afternoon,cuppa of tea at Mamak Shop,The Masala Tea amazing. Feasting up to supper.
I enjoyed the bus ride around KL City so much included out of town.
Frequent travel with AirAsia for many years.
“THANK YOU” for choosing MALAYSIA to live,explore the inner side,the beauty of mix cultures between so many races living in harmony.
I served in privates health care services far too long,love seeing all kind of people.KL has the best public transportation.
Glad You choose MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 as Your home.
#TRULY ASIA ❤ 🇲🇾
Thank you for having me and writing this wonderful comment 💙
absolutely well-balance facts. indeed it is true facts
Thanks mate.
Tq for loving Malaysia. For loving us, we love u much much more. Cheers❤
Thanks for having me!
I agree I lived in south east Asia for 8 years and KL is my favourite I would choose there first again.
Awesome Rob! Great to hear you had a great experience here. Thanks for the comment.
Can you explain why other SE Asian cities didn't make the cut please 🙏🏼
Thanks for loving Malaysia, welcome Expat to KL =)
Thank you for having me!
I’ve lived there for 2yrs also, about 10yrs ago, absolutely loved it! Your views are exactly the same as mine! I’m only back in this hole because of my kids 🤷🏻♂️ until then… 😁
Haha thanks for your comment, glad a lot of people are resonating with my thoughts. Enjoy your family time! That is one thing I miss while living here
ohhh that hits a soft spot, I totally get it, best way is to make a new circle off friends there and hopefully it will flourish into something good :) @@JackAlderton
TO BE HONEST, AS MALAYSIAN HERE IN AUSTRALIA..I START TO SEE THE BEAUTY OF MY COUNTRY NOW COMPARED TO BEFORE
Thanks for watching!
my great pleasure
Sprinkle that malaysian pride everywhere 🎉
Malaysia is an up and coming city with lots of potential for growth, and prices are generally still on the affordable side of things. It has all the modern infrastructures and convenience of a developed country, but at a developing country's cost!😅😊
100% Nick!
Balanced views on Malaysia, being an expat myself here in KLCC, I agree with all.
Enjoyed the video, your content and energy in presenting. We planning to be in Malaysia for extended periods in next couple years and it was very nice to hear and affirm some of your points. All the best.
Malaysia only has 2 weather (no winter by the way, and never snow) which are sunny all year round with occasional rain. There is a rain season which you may want to avoid. It could rain several times in a day (20-30 minutes long) or in some areas it may rain non stop for several days instead .
Unless you do like to walk in the rain.
I personally like running in the rain 😆 I find rain bearable when it's warm, but terribly uncomfortable when it's cold.
I'd like to add a couple more points ..
One being our medical facilities is no. 1 in the world and talking bout food, you can get food 24/7 ...
Great point. I actually didn't mention healthcare because I want to make a full video about it. Malaysian healthcare is WAY better than Australian healthcare. By far.
Thank you for this lovely video and the ten things you enjoy most living in KL, Malaysia.
Look forward to watching your dislikes living in Malaysia. Perhaps, you could also do your top ten food in Malaysia, your top ten places in KL and Malaysia.
I couldn't agree more with you on one of your points. The daily news sometimes are crowding our clarity of mind and the sense of purpose in life.
Thank you for this great comment. Those are great ideas - I'll do my best to make those videos!
@@JackAlderton Thank you for your video, appreciate the great content. 😀
Very interesting point you've spoken off, thank you mate😊
I love ur comments..u always mentioned that some of your points might be different from local points of view...ur comments definitely not over the moon or fake just to attract the view..in the word i can sense honesty in your point about Malaysia.
Thank you.
How about Health Facilities? I think it is one of the best. You can walk in to any private clinics if you are not feeling well, you could see a doctor and get medicines in that clinic itself.
You are absolutely right. I plan to make another video just about healthcare. It is WAY better than Australia. I was able to see a specialist, get an MRI scan and see the specialist again a few hours later, for free. In Australia this would take weeks (or even months) and cost a lot of money.
Thanks for your view n information about M'sia some times we local don't realise how good is our country even though there are many other things can be improve i will wait until your next video bye🙋♀️
Cost of living is definitely a powerful and valid reason
Welcome to Malaysia... i hope u enjoy our country.... a lot of food and best destination.... truly Asia
Thank you for loving my country Malaysia ... hope you will stay here for good ....
Thank you for 10 things U like about Msia. Hope 10 things U like still won the 10 U don't like. Of course there are pro & con in part of life.Think positif will make us feel better. As a malaysian I hope you will love & remember Msia with your sweet moment. Make an experiment & experience it. Go & xplore beautiful of Msia. It's truly diverse with people, language, culture, religion, food, history etc.
Thank you for your nice comment. I sure will!
Informative & great video, thankyou for choosing Malaysia👍
Thank you for having me!
Have a nice day in Malaysia . You nice to us we love you
Thank you for having me!
Hey jack welcome to malaysia, really appreciate your review 🙏
Thank you for having me!
What a wonderful video with the top 10 things you love most about living in KL, Malaysia.
I will have to do another one! Updated for this year, there's a lot of positive things I can say haha
@@JackAlderton Haha, that's lovely. I can always watch something good and positive. 😀
Insightful video! I can’t believe you nearly forgot to mention the food! The food in Malaysia is enough to make you want to move there!!
Just found your page, thanks for the information, feeling inspired to check Malaysia out.
Thanks mate - definitely an amazing place.
Interesting insights Jack! Grab especially sounds interesting, we had something similar in Dubai. Hope to see your channel pop like crazy 🤟🏾
Thanks mate! Appreciate that and I'll be following your journey too :D
I love your videos Jack, I am a Malaysian but live in Europe for many years. I do miss my Malaysian family, friends and Malaysian food a lot. ❤
Thank you! Hope you make the most of Europe, I haven't had a chance to explore it properly yet.
Thanks for your great video Jack , clear and a lovely perspective on your life 🌸
No worries Leigh, thanks for sharing your feedback!
hey mate, im here in KL on holiday thanks to your videos. im looking at getting mm2h visa in June when I turn 30. See you soon!!
Awesome bro! Feel free to reach out, hope you have an awesome time.
Awesome, short & sweet reviews, thanks a lot mate..
Great video & interesting perspective Jack 🙏 I appreciate the cost of living is lower than 🇦🇺 For me the weather is one of the downsides of 🇲🇾( constant humidity & heat) having no distinct seasons is not for me) 😰 I enjoyed visiting KL 👍
Fair enough! I do blast the airconditioning 😆 Thanks for your comment.
Living the dream! Wish I could do this.
Fabulous blog🎉 well done
Appreciate it! If you have suggestions, drop me a message.
Paid AU$1000 (RM3000) per month for a Unilodge room in Canberra for 3 years. I can rent two decent condos in KL with AU$1000 ( using my brothers rental condo at RM1400/mo partly furnished).
fellow canberra unilodger here! 🤚🏽
yeap, the accomodation / housing cost in australia is crazy.. 😭
Excellent information🙏👏❤️
Glad you liked it - thanks!
Another plus point is shopping online either with Shopee & Lazada is super fast & cheap too. I know it takes a long time for online delivery in Melbourne
So true! I could definitely make another 10 things I love about Malaysia.
Another one is shops staying open late. Australia is dead after 6pm!
I'm in Newcastle. Beautiful summers and reasonable winters. So much better than Melbourne where I was born!!!
Haha nice one! Been looking into Newcastle recently, good spot where you get the best of both worlds.
Hi, Very informative video Jack. Keep it up. We love Malaysia and hope soon I will be there. Thank you
Thanks mate - lots more coming. Hope to see you here!
Awesome video! Sounds like a great place to live.
thanks for watching bro!
Welcome to malaysia and congratulations!
Thank you! 😃
Thank you!! Very insightful! Pls post more!!
Thank you! Lots more coming.
Awesome video mate!
Thanks Christopher!
Excellent video mate. I can sense you will never be the same after your travels, welcome to the positive migrant/expat club 😂
Thank you mate! Haha definitely got to look on the bright side. Many learnings and experiences from this journey.
Very true. I spent there nearly 10 years ❤
It's a tad too hot and humid in KL. A nice 27 degree breezy day on Bondi beats any day in KL.
Unfortunately a nice 27 degree breezy day on Bondi is pretty rare these days, and when the weather's good - it's packed!
Thanks for your comment though - I miss Aussie beaches that's for sure.
Nice video Mate...
I am not sure but did you mention the #1 ease about Malaysia is the fact of the English language spoken and used widely. 😊
It helps tremendously with assimilation compared to countries like Thailand, Indonesia, etc in South East Asia.
Especially for bureaucracy issues as well as hospital visits. The ability to express yourself on a daily level whatever your activities are makes living in another country much easier when ones Mother tongue language is also spoken.
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That is very true - thanks for raising this. Perhaps it's something I take for granted. I'm amazed that almost everyone here can speak at least 3 languages - very impressive!
I am a Malaysian. I am quite agreed about the first one about weather. Just go out anytime or days and doesn’t need to check the weather app. Everything that you shared you like I quite agreed. The only thing that should be improved about Malaysia traffic is terrifying. 😬😬
Haha traffic is definitely a downside, I'll add that to my 'don't likes' video. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Hi Jack, perhaps you need to add no.11, the Malaysia has the most public holidays in the world, we celebrates almost all festive seasons such as New Year, Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, and the list goes on 😅
Haha yes, that is also a good one. I remember in the first year I moved here we got a public holiday because the KL soccer team won, amazing
Thank you mate🫡 greetings from Melbourne
Very precise explanation about Malaysia
Thanks! 😃
Malaysia is naturally safe.
No earthquakes
No hurricane
No tsunami
No gunfire
No mass shooting ❤
Great video, we’ve just returned home to Australia from 5 days in Malaysia and 7 days in Singapore, and Malaysia was my favourite. I’m already planning our next trip.
Can you please share the link for the 10 things you don’t like, as I can’t find it.
Glad to hear the Bec, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. There's so much to see in Malaysia, I still have a bunch of places and things to do on my list after 2 years!
I haven't made the video yet for a few reasons but I will say some of the things I don't like is the rise of negativity towards foreigners & the need to be careful with what I say (some lack of free speech, or more accurately the collectivist mindset). Also traffic and the inefficiencies in the way many things are done. I will make the video, I just need to make sure it's well thought out & researched because I will definitely catch some heat.
The things I love definitely overweigh the negatives, so I try to keep positive vibes as much as possible. Enjoy Aus!
Luv u mike. Tq
Great vid man, love it
Thanks bro! keep up the good work
Super interresting again , thank you
You're welcome Bernard, hope to see you here!
@@JackAlderton we plan to come yes , within a year or so, it would be great to meet for sure :) thank you
Welcome to Malaysia, enjoy your day.😊😊
Thank you!
What advice do you have for westerners, I'm from the USA, lookng for work in Malaysia?
So far I haven't had much luck so any useful insights could be really hepful.
I'll try to help. I didn't actively seek work in Malaysia, it found me. Having said that, it's pretty obvious to me that Western education and even being a native english speaker is highly praised. I would try to find a writing job or something related to english language, you should be a shoe-in if you're from the USA. The hard part will be the wages, you might have to accept a fair bit less money unless your skillset is similar to the above.
Great, I love watching your video bro👏
Thanks Zach, lots more coming!
@@JackAlderton wow I'm excited 🤩
Love this!
Thank you!! Vid popped 🔥
Thank you for the video. Subscribed!! A piece of advice, please go to East Malaysia and you'll see a different world😊you will be surprised.
Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾💕
not sure if u know bout this,but regarding the alcohol thing,think i seen on most expat vid regarding this is,since malaysia @ any SEA countries are less streesed,and expat can spend 1/2 @ 1/3 from their earning (USD convert RM) working here (malaysia),they tend to less drink as they less stressed,headache, and the weather since sun is most out,its improved the mood,hence less the drinking..some even dont even drink anymore as they getting more happier,leisure life vs how they are in the western country..
yep I definitely agree with that! Makes a lot of sense. I hardly drink anymore and I don't party here, it's been much better for me mentally and for my self development. Thanks for sharing.
@@JackAldertonas someone a local & been exposed to the sun entire life,i kinda never get the gist/why the sun is so important whenever a foreigner always highlighted it out in litearally every vid i seen,but now i get it..being a cold country in a harsh condition (thanks to frostpunk (a surviving game) vs sunny .. back then,in my teen-early adult days,i used to party & clubbing meaning going to cyber cafe,spend hours on gaming pc 🤣🤣🤣..thats how hard i party back then
Your 10 points are spot on. I watched plenty of youtubers' videos on their 10 best or 10 worst things about Malaysia. Your list differs from them a little bit and I agreed to all 10. However, I'll wait till you posted the video on 10 things you don't like about Malaysia before I subscribe to your channel.. make it good mate 😂😂✌
Haha appreciate that. I'll give it some thought but I'll tell you one negative now - people get very defensive. It's hard to constructively criticise anything without getting in a fight. Though this is the same in most countries now.. including Australia, so it's not unique to Malaysia!
@@JackAlderton If the criticism comes in any other language but English, it is fine I guess because only citizens from that country will suck it up. Otherwise, if it's in English, the whole world will get the misinformation (if it is misinformation). So.. make sure you know your stuff.
Nice vlog !❤
thank you!
Yes it rained all month with cloudy skies the first time I was there
:(
Great video Jack. Hoping to move to Malaysia in a few months.
Perhaps you could make a video on the house renting process & recommend an agent or two? 😊
Thanks mate - hope it goes well and feel free to keep in touch.
Good idea, thanks for the suggestion. In the meantime, check out propertyguru and iproperty. Find high-rated agents (most are in higher end condos) and they will go above and beyond to show you available units (including driving you around) - it's a GREAT experience compared to Australia haha.
@@JackAlderton absolutely. Will do Jack. So look forward to being in KL.
Great tips. Will surely check out those sites and reach out to agents. Good to know agents take good care of you there :)
The east coast is nice, there are alot to discover....yes they are coservative but they will not impose it to tourist... Please visit kota bharu kelantan & its beaches ....you may proceed to kuala terengganu too...
Would love to, I have seen some nice beaches and islands there!
Great Reaction Jack...in Malaysia you just need to mix or talks to the local freely make safety more safe. For the vehicle petrol/gasoline, the Government will implement the Targeted Subsidy system shifting from the current blanket system in mid-2025. Meaning only around 85% of Malaysia will still enjoy the subsidies rate for Ron95 at RM2.05/ltr whereas the 20% Malaysian (the riches) & foreigners shall pay at market rate estimated around RM3.00 - 4.00/ltr which is still cheap for those earning in USD.
Absolutely on points🎉
People really need to travel around to gauge the reality comparisons. Still, it depends on individual luck and fate. Many might not have such capacity to work it out. But for those who can, why not travel more and choose while they have choices in hand.
When, a person is financially free and capable basically most countries around the world are good(i mean those good countries - most Europe and some Asian countries) to live but they lack of cultural diversity and tolerance like Malaysia and Singapore.
Then, why Malaysia? Simply put - abundance of fresh products where you need not to worry about like people in other parts of the world. Able to live a bit lavishly and quality life but at a very discounted price.
Boring? Just take a week or month to get wild in Thailand or Japan or Indonesia or elsewhere ... And back to Malaysia for a good relax and recharge ❤
- a dude from Melaka
Amazing comment, thanks for writing it - agree!!
Thank you for your honest comment...
Welcome!
it's easy to calculate the difference in living profit in malaysia through the difference of your currency with the malaysia profit as much, if UK in malaysia the difference is 6x times. if usa is different 4x. if Australia is 3x different. UK citizens are very fortunate to live in Malaysia with 6x more profit than living in the UK by enjoying better facilities than the UK and Malaysia is more modern than the UK
Yes that's roughly true. Thanks for your comment!
Thank you. I suggest your next destination is east coast...Kelantan Terengganu
On my list!
Enjoy your stay here Jack
i agree with on time transportations
yep! thanks for watching
Nice video..
Hi¡,Jack, I'm new to your vlog, wishing to see more about m'sia. My homeland.tq.
Thanks Karen, I'll be posting much more!
I agreed with your opinions as a Malaysian lives overseas I miss warm weather. Sometimes wearing thick heavy jackets in winter very annoying 😂. I can't wait to fly back soon to celebrate Raya with my family there.
Agree! Enjoy your time back here. Happy Raya
Great insights man. I'm planning to do the same and move to Thailand later this year. I found it surprising to hear that accomodation in Malaysia was cheaper than Thailand. Not what I was expecting. What made you decide to go with Malaysia?
Mate, go for it! Best decision you'll make and worse case you can always go back.
I think it depends entirely on your situation. For me, I got a sweet job offer that paid the same (more actually) than my Aussie income. No brainer to move when you get more holidays and
I lived in Sydney for a few years. While I like the weather, outdoor park, bbq and beaches, housing is just a nightmare. Get paid in oz dollar or whatever higher currency there is and live in KL where housing is just in oversupply.
Absolutely agree. And it's just getting worse!
You are glowing , maybe because you are much happier 😁
Thank you Annah!
Hello my friend, good to see you on livestream, thumbs up 👍
cheers!!
Just subscribed!Greetings from Ipoh town,180km the north of capital
Thank you! I have been to Ipoh twice, I'll try to do a vlog there next time
Hi Jack great video what is the name of the condo you are staying at - looking at a few different places for rent but many have a lot of Air BNB cheers
Sorted now already watch ed the video 👍
Hey mate! I previously stayed at 'Aria Luxury Residences'. Now I'm living at 'Setia Sky' Jalan Raja Uda - I'll do a video on it soon. Both are great.
@@JackAlderton great thanks for the reply will have a look later out in April to look at a few place with potentially relocating from the uk in August - noticed many of the Condos are busy with Airbnb which we want to try and avoid - look forward to the video 👍
100% true😊
Hope you enjoy Malaysian hospitality. Greeting from Kuching
Thank you!
nice vid❤❤
bro have we met in phnom penh??
i think u told me malaysian food way more better than others SE asia country(bcoz the diversity)
Haha must have been another white guy. Haven't been to Cambodia yet! But yes, Malaysian food is fantastic 💯
Welcome to Malaysia you look cute ❤
Great video
Thanks! What would you like to see next?
How do you compare the social life and dating there with somehwere like the Philipines???
It would be really interesting to know the differences.
Great question - thanks for the suggestion.
I'd love to make a full video on this but I'll answe succinctly here:
Social life is excellent IF you put yourself out there and mingle with expat communities. There are many expats from all around the world here but westerners MAY find it difficult to really find the social life they're used to with locals because of religious differences. Depends how open-minded you are.
This also applies to dating - I had a few dodgy scenarios when I was unaware of the ettiquete when I first moved here. In general, it is great if you're open minded and upfront with your intentions. If you're looking for a more similar religious and cultural environment to the West, Philippines would be closer.