What im impressed about you making videos are your ability to talk freely in length without need to edit/cut like other influencer/youtubers. The way you talk is the content itself. Nicely done.

@fitrishukridigital1336

2 ай бұрын

And while in the pool 😂

@kakitiub9361

2 ай бұрын

Some people have the capability/skill/talent of talking like her.

@raredour

Ай бұрын

@@fitrishukridigital1336 yeah right in the middle of the pool😆😆😆

The eid celebration in Malaysia is next level. I hope you can find many friends there, bcos they usually host open houses for eid. What a time to be in Malaysia. ماشاءاللّه

@ShoshoMohamad-et7zu

2 ай бұрын

TRUE! Malaysian celebrate Eid for 30 days!

civil engineering works in Malaysia use British Standards.we do learned American and Australian Standards,but in practice we use British Standards.

@BenHifni

2 ай бұрын

and we eat biscuits not cookies

@fauzanriez9472

2 ай бұрын

And we fill up cars with petrol, not gas.

Hello Saira, I know you are enjoying the weather because the Malaysian weather is great but 1.30 pm swimming under the sun can be too much UV for the skin, especially on the face with all the reflection. In west Malaysia, it's best to go to swim before 11 am or after 5 pm when the sun is not so strong.

@sweetpaprika7

2 ай бұрын

Oh this is very important advice. Please take heed. Thanks for sharing!

@anuardalhar6762

2 ай бұрын

This is true for us Malaysian as well. I can get easily sunburn if I go swimming near beaches or tending my orchard at the mentioned time. Even when the sunshine is not very strong. You will get skin sore later and your skin will peel off a few days later.

@goodguyaus

2 ай бұрын

😂 This is how you can tell Saira is Brit. "Only Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun..."

@Zerpentsa6598

2 ай бұрын

That why she's wearing such a lot in the pool.

@wazz65

2 ай бұрын

And the golfers because i m one of them.​@@goodguyaus

You should've mentioned the 3 pin plug. Its a game changer to not require to use an adapter to charge/use your electronics.

@whaz4056

2 ай бұрын

👍👍👍 Almost same voltage (230V /240V) and same frequency (50 Hz) as in UK

@shakhakhan2402

20 күн бұрын

I think Saira mentioned that in one of her previous videos

Research about Al Amin school. It is private islamic school and cheap and maybe suitable for Hira. I send my daughter to this school because the public school were overcrowded.

@SairaHayati

2 ай бұрын

Will do inshallah! Thank you

@taherapatel431

2 ай бұрын

Saira I will be coming Malacca in May be great to meet u😊

@zahurinismail2919

2 ай бұрын

​@@SairaHayati International Modern Arabic School in Putrajaya, islamic syllabus+ IGSE is affordable even some locals send their kids there

@hafizhassan9786

2 ай бұрын

@@zahurinismail2919its quite distance to Melaka though. My kids used to study at Islamic private school Adni in Bangi as they using English as medium of teaching. Melaka hasn't much choices of intrrnational school compared to Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Johor Bahru. One option is Melaka International School which is using British International curriculum and another one is Integrated Islamic School Melaka IILM.

@WahidKhawaja

2 ай бұрын

Can you send a link for it?

Malaysia is exaxtly more better then Uk 😐Uk is too expensive with low service😬

Assalamualaikum Saira. Thanks for making Malaysia your home now. Indeed, the British left a lasting legacy in our judicial, postal & banking systems to name but a few. I myself studied A-levels and then civil engineering in the north west of England in the 80's. At one point in time, the Malaysian government sent more than 50,000 students to study in the UK. Now, we have enough local institutions but still look to UK and the US for some courses we don't have here. If you are interested to know more about how the British lived in old Malaya, I highly recommend you read 'Out in the Midday Sun' by Margaret Shennan, a totally enlightening and enjoyable read

I am planning to retire in Malaysia so your feedback as a British Muslim is always handy. I have been to Malaysia 6 times already and planning another trip in the summer combining with Indonesia. I agree that there are similarities. Many British Muslims would move to places like Turkey, UAE, Qatar or Pakistan but in all honesty Malaysia does have more similarities to the UK than these countries and it is the best country to live for British Muslims like us because of the laws, driving on the same side, and their English proficiency. JB is Johor Bahru and is a great city to go to especially if you are crossing over to Singapore by road which is a easy process. Maybe you need to explore Borneo Malaysia - it is stunning, From my travel experiences, I have been to KL, Selangor, Shah Alam, JB, KT (Kuala Terrengganu), Putrajaya, Penang, Melaka, Langkawi, Kapas Island, Tioman Islands, Redang Islands, Perhentian Islands and Borneo parts of Malaysia in Sabah and Sarawak (places like Kota Kinabalu as a starting point, then explore other areas like Kuching, Sipadan Island, Mabul Island, Semporna, Kinabatangan River, Sandakan) and while in Borneo Malaysia see the small country of Brunei which is nice.

@finn5020

2 ай бұрын

👏👏👏

@keangwooichoo6138

2 ай бұрын

I think in johor, forest city can hv potential if revive properly.

@MMMA-pt7mg

2 ай бұрын

With all due respect to UAE, you have to have the Arab kind of money to live there and indulge even Islamically if not feels like foreign workers, the non White ones.

@brothersman524

2 ай бұрын

@@keangwooichoo6138 Yes I think so too

@fauzanriez9472

2 ай бұрын

Jeremy Clarkson always say British drivers always sitting on the right side. And right means correct. The other side is apparently wrong.

Great video my friend 💯❤ Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰

Malaysia IS still a developing country (although people can be excused to think it is already developed country if the assumption was based on their limited stays in flashy and modern KL city centre area) that is why there is still a sense of optimism, openness and vigour among the populace. That said, although like many developing countries, there are many growing pains still. Not a perfect place but definitely better than most. UK has unfortunately has become a pessimistic and cynical place, and rapidly becoming insular. Combine that with 6 months of grey and rain- not really a great place to be- especially for retirement.

@azharidris7092

2 ай бұрын

Developed or developing is subjective.. the Brits have had its days.. Malaysia is going up at its own pace.. if you need to feel superior try again

@byteme9718

Ай бұрын

@@azharidris7092 It's not subjective at all and Malaysia IS a developing country. Singapore achieved fully developed, first world status, before 1990, the year Malaysia began its Wawasan 2020 program to achieve the same. 30 years later, it ended an abysmal failure and the 10 year SPV 2030 extension won't succeed either. Malaysia is failing dragged down by the workshy, corrupt Malays and their obsessions with their silly religion and belief in racial supremacy. Our cash reserves are gone and we've taken on large debts from the Chinese mainland. Worst of all is that we're about to sink in to the deep, dark abyss of conservative Islam that will take generations to recover from.

You should def put Hira in school. Schools in Malaysia have soooo many fun activities. I love my school experience in Malaysia. Currently living in Japan but I will definitely let my kids go to high school especially in Malaysia when they get older especially since they’re girls. Girls can do everything fun even while wearing conservatively unlike other prejudiced countries

@banjirjir7519

2 ай бұрын

only private school or international school i mean look at em,they get the poshiest stuff on the land,standard school would be too sad

@Aeybiseediy

2 ай бұрын

​​@@banjirjir7519 wdym some standard schools are good too depends on the areas. If they're nearby high income neighborhood the public schools can be as good as international school.

@zahurinismail2919

2 ай бұрын

​@@Aeybiseediy agree , Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Damansara public schools are good. They golf, canoe , music as extracuricular activities in public school

@maisarahsabaruddin6106

2 ай бұрын

If local public school , she need to be picky, public school had a rank and upgrade depend on independance growth of that certain school development of success must in recent year of it reknown among the local. Like it said Kebangsaan (national ) in each of public school name there were still different in each of them.

The more I watch your videos the more excited I get about us moving to Malaysia at the end of the year. Sooo excited ❤

@MrTeslaX

2 ай бұрын

dont do it they have sharia law here

@user-hg3do5hm7n

Ай бұрын

​@@MrTeslaX Inheritance and marriage law only for muslims. If yre not planning to spread degeneracy ure good.

@TheWizcakes

Ай бұрын

@@MrTeslaXApplicable only to muslims.

@jaggered77

Ай бұрын

@@MrTeslaX only criminal afraid of law. are you one?

@MrTeslaX

Ай бұрын

@@jaggered77 Yeah I am Kafir, considered criminal by Islamists!

Hi Saira , I am Malaysian studying in the UK(literally studying now in the library) ... you are really selling it ! I can't wait to go back home(Shah Alam, on point about the traffic jams in my city!). I do think you are being fair with your points, I really hope more muslims overseas can find a place in Malaysia

Saira you are a breath of fresh air. Your presence and energy is so soothing and educating. I’m an Australian married to an Indian and your content has made me seriously consider moving to Malaysia. Thanks for all your advice etc and wish you all the best!! ❤

@goodguyaus

2 ай бұрын

'straya's already pretty darned good (bar the constricting ⬆ cost of living 😥)

Watched a few of your videos, and you make some great points. Much food for though about leaving the UK 👍🏻

Indonesia was colonised by the dutch. Philippines by the spanish and americans. Vietnam by the french. I think malaysia has done well because the British were excellent administrators…when they left Malaysia, they left the civil service, legal service and admintrative agencies all intact and in working order 😊😊

@Afuza

2 ай бұрын

Kamu tidak menyadari, bahwa inggris meninggalkan bom waktu bagi warga Malaysia dengan mengekalkan perpecahan dengan perkauman bangsa Melayu, China dan India plus Bangladesh/Nepal/Rohingnya sampai sekarang tidak pernah Wujud Bangsa Malaysia

@lizott8365

2 ай бұрын

​@@AfuzaHmm..Tak diundang

@amz8172

2 ай бұрын

​@@Afuza..benarin Msia melalui intergrasi sementara Indonesia,Thailand,Vietnam, Filipina melalui asimilasi paksaan...tapi perpecahan tetap Ada...Di I donesia pergaduhan antara suku,pemberontakkan kemerdekaan,diselatan thailand pemberontakkan ,diselatan Filipina pun begitu ..tapi Di Msia jarang berlaku & tak separah negara2 yg lakukan asimilasi paksaan ini....

@Afuza

2 ай бұрын

@@amz8172 kalau begitu tunggulah suatu saat, bangsa selain Melayu yang menguasai kalian. Apakah kalian melayu diam saja bandar KL dikuasai Bangladesh, Nepal atau Rohingya.

@HZii614

2 ай бұрын

​​@@Afuza belanda tidak seperti british walaupun jajahan diberi sekolah,kolej,pendidikan,undang2,struktur sistem pemerintahan, dan lain2

UK is a dead country , please stop comparing a vibrant and full of live country Malaysia with a haunted land UK that is . I rejected UK 24 years ago just after living there for 2 years……

@OtakuScandal

2 ай бұрын

As much as I agree with you, it’s probably cuz she’s from the UK. Can only compare it to her own when making a video

@citizenOFpeace77

2 ай бұрын

@@OtakuScandal that’s true , but I think she should keep looking forward instead of backward, she an explore Singapore which a stone throw away from Malaca , Indonesia etc …..everybody knows about UK what’s a disastrous place that is ….

@MMMA-pt7mg

2 ай бұрын

What IF UK is fun for the young ones, 18-40 and not for the ones about to retire or retired. I been to UK several times.

@abdulmw

2 ай бұрын

On top of that, NHS is dead, buried.

@nutzhazel

2 ай бұрын

​​@@MMMA-pt7mgIf your only criteria is "fun", a lot of countries are more fun than the UK, like Thailand for examples where millions of Westerners come to have fun every year.

don't forget to explore the small town to get the full malaysian experience. for melaka try the town like Alor Gajah, masjid tanah, merlimau. you can also go further to Muar. it has a good Kampung vibes and of course good food.

I have been to Malaysia once a couple years ago. I stayed in KL for a month. I will come to KL for a month if it means hanging around and watching you do your videos. I am nothing but a fan.

Yes, Msia indeed hs many similarities with uk.The system follows what the system hd been in place after British left Msia😊

Appreciate the great insights. Happy upcoming eid inshallah

Hi Saira, absolutely loving the videos Marshallah. Thank you for this video, yes I'm currently in the UK the sun has shone today but not the temperature like their with you. 😂

Heat here is due to high humidity too. Example it can be only 31 degrees, but due to high humidity usually after a short afternoon rain, it feels like 39 degrees.

malacca is indeed strategic, midway btwn KL and SG. it gets even better if when the high-speed train (HSR) comes around (if & when its finally gets built- base case 5 yrs operational ?) - by then, KL is 30 minutes away, SG 45 minutes away, the other end.

I absolutely love your videos and love the perspective you are sharing. However, the way you are promoting Malaysia sounds to me like you’re gonna say next: “I am gonna take a dip into the pool now and exit now in Bali through an underwater tunnel” 😂

Enjoying this series. Can you please do a vid on the healthcare system

Very interesting, thanks for all your advice

Citing the 2023/2024 edition of the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) report, HDC said Malaysia secured first place in Islamic finance, halal food, and media and recreation, coupled with a commendable second-place ranking in “modest fashion”, third spot in pharmaceuticals and fifth in tourism.

Yes, driving on the same side has its advantages. I was a mature student in Sussex in 2000. Bought a cheap car and drove with my family from lewes, brighton to Inverness/Edinburg twice. I drove into London and portsmouth a couple of times. Every weekend we would explore towns and viĺlages in Sussex, had a good time. Cheers.

@fauzanriez9472

2 ай бұрын

University of sussex, brighton?

@daengzool6023

2 ай бұрын

@@fauzanriez9472 countryside dari Falmer/Lewes memang cantik spt seven sisters, cukemere haven, beachy head, the longman of wilminton dan birling gap. Brighton has devils dyke.

Salaam, alaikum sister. I’m so glad you’re enjoying Malaysia. I lived in KL for almost 3 years and you’re totally right, I do feel very much at home there just like as if I’m in the Uk. The main issue was securing a long term visa to stay there and decent healthcare

As a Penangite living in the Devon for 5 years, you're making me want to move back RIGHT NOW. I totally agree with everything you have highlighted.. 😂 thanks for your very insightful videos!

The bankers are not exclusive Malaysian Chinese, they are represented by all Malaysian races

@shahrimanshahnaz7008

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, i was equally surprised to hear that from her. Where did u get that impression from dear sis 😂

@MMMA-pt7mg

2 ай бұрын

Maybe in Malacca

@amin-dl2dn

2 ай бұрын

myb hong leong bank

@safuanrazak6961

2 ай бұрын

Ever heard of “Mandarin speaker only” job vacancy? That shit exists

Looking forward to the video on taxation in Malaysia 🇲🇾

Our Healthcare system is similar to NHS except that you don't have to wait for three months after your cancer diagnosis. You literally will get treatment within the same day

First time ive heard from a brit that the temperature here is "bearable". Usually id see brits struggling with 20 celsius, let alone 30.

@gabangadgetmy

2 ай бұрын

Because she's of pakistani descent with dark skin tone.

@toptraderthinks5487

2 ай бұрын

Because she's been to middle east...trust me...I been to middle east like Dubai...Jeddah....the temperature is firing

@NewVideoTech3000

2 ай бұрын

@@gabangadgetmy she is white afghani origin

Well, as a Malaysian I would like to thank you for complementing the road and comparing it to the UK. Alot of the citizen take it for granted and complains about the most minuscule things, without realising far greater powerhouse country provides similar if not worse. Though, I would agree with my fellow citizens, as everything can be improved, just that I would like to emphasise we like to always think we are the worst country to live in meanwhile people like you are rushing to get in hahaha

1.30 midday swimming. ? We malaysians run inside at these times. Great video.

@idrosismail8510

2 ай бұрын

😂 Yes run inside, switch on the aircon, makan, then take a 2-hour nap before we're brave enough to step outside again. Ha ha.

As a Malaysian, yes, a lot of the fundamental system in banking, politics, roads and law still follow the British system today. Even the English used here, is British English. Think Colour, not Color like USA. But, over the years, you could say we improvised or enriched it with more Asian themes as well to reflect the multi-cultural setting of the country.

Hi enjoying your videos I have just recently left Malaysia after living in Selangor, Ara Damansara. I have lived in over 5 countries as an international teacher and it’s my favourite country, but as we left it started becoming quite expensive with the Ringatt going down leading to this. As well as all the great things you have mentioned I feel the downsides are the creepy craw lies have you seen the size of the cockroaches like small cars! Also somehow I didn’t find the people the warmest although still friendly. Finally I have to mention there is so much to do that you rarely get bored wasn’t a big fan of the food unfortunately. That’s it for now but wonderful country !

sister don't get me wrong but I really like your way of talking, I can listen to you all day don't know why maashaa allah have a lovely time.

Your videos have started coming past my search in these few weeks and I have clicked on few and watched them. Started enjoying your talks Nd the way you explain is just another level. Your video quality is amazing . Couldn't stop my self from subscribe today 😊 Keep sharing your experience and new finds. Take care will look forward to your upcoming videos ❤

@SairaHayati

2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Malacca is awesome state near to the beaches… food is great… roads are well kept and well lit.. villages are neat and the roads are well interconnected… only beware of cows or buffaloes if you drive at night… they sometimes sleeps on the rural roads and are in large numbers..stay safe sister 😊

Wow very nise sister alhamdulillah 🤲🤲🤲👍🇲🇾

Allah humma barik! Great informative video, love it. Would you please explore smaller properties and health care for expats? Jzk

Great content. Would love to hear about taxation especially the capital gain tax on properties when you sell your house as an expat. l have researched and its 30%, a very high rate, if sold within 5 years which is equal or more than the MM2H silver tier.

I agreed on AEON. I love AEON than lotus .

😊 Penang has several internationalschool and hiquality educenter

❤❤❤🎉😊 Awesome video.

3 pin plug sockets are the same. You don’t need a travel adapter for the same plugs you use in UK

Saira, please do a video on schooling especially if kids are 18, 15 and 12- what are the options and cost. Much appreciated

I'm here to listen to your lovely british accent ! Welcome to Malaysia ❤

I did Cambridge A Level here in Malaysia before flew to the UK. if I am not mistaken SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) equavalent to O-level whilst STPM equal to A-level. When I was doing SPM (O-level) my English teacher would be angry if we were not spelling in British English. Therefore we use the word rubber, SInglet, colour, neighbour, armour, honour etc etc. That being said, I still don't understand why the UK are still using old system measurement, like miles instead of kilometre and pound instead of gram. It makes everything easier.

You should go to Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Fraser's Hill, Penang Hill, and Maxwell Hill to experience chill weather in Malaysia.

Salam mrs hayati. Try to see houses in iskandar sunway bigbox gelang patah johor bahru. I live in gelang patah nearby custom chechpoint. Its my village there. Try to look the stadium sultan ibrahim gelang patah too if you like. But jb is quite expensive in terms of many thing. Okbyy

Land of 9 king.. Let us blind together and make this land the greates as the time of malacca empire.. Share our love to us who call human..

I went to Melacca last year and visit the new mosque with chinese architecture. Such a beautiful mosque. Want to see the Beijing mosque in Kelantan but it's too far.

Malacca is the right choice,i amaze by your general knowlegde about city in Malaysia

UK is already in Malaysia a very long time. Its called Ulu Kelang.

Nice share

Wear sunblock lotion. 😅 msian inly use swimming pool morning or 5pm onwards. Scared sunburn 😂

Thanks for the video...Malaysians usually go outdoors in the early mornings before the sun is up or late afternoon after Asr prayers (5pm onwards)....or else it will be super hot for us. Malaysia is truly Asia because it is a melting pot of cultures.

❤❤❤....selamat hari raya sis ❤❤❤

Similarities Malaysia and UK; 1- Law system - using English Common Law with adaptation of Islamic Law for certain aspects mostly family Law applied for Muslims only 2- Education System - English as second language and the main exam at secondary school 'SPM' (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia/Malaysian Education Certificate) similar to O'Level in the UK and we using British spelling for English, not USA however spoken we use Manglish (Malaysian English which is mixed language of Malay, Chinese, Indian etc) . 3- Driving system - driving on the right as in the UK 4- Electrical plug - 3 pin similar to the UK. 5- Metric system mixed between UK and USA, Malaysia used to adapt totally UK metric system and for weather we call Celsius not Fahrenheit!.

my top concerns as an American is having to pay taxes in US and Malaysia. if i can live on $1200 my retirement per month for rent, food, utilities, transport, wifi, cellphone, medical, all the basic living needs. and permanent long-term not ending visa to be able to open a bank account and rent or buy a home etc.

@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko

2 ай бұрын

From my understanding, you will only be taxed in Malaysia if you work or own a business here. The Malaysian government does not tax the expat's retirement or pension funds. However, please do your due diligence and seek help for the immigration process before coming to Malaysia just in case you do not meet the requirement for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa program. Best of luck

@americanjulia

2 ай бұрын

​@@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko Thanks for the reply dear. i did email the embassy in USA i am waiting for a reply. but i wonder if i can manage to live on my social security retirement $1200 per month. I do not have tons of money to transfer to a bank there.

@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko

2 ай бұрын

@@americanjuliaUS$1.2k is somewhere around RM5.7k per month. An apartment in KL can cost you between RM1.5k to 2.5k per month depending on the location and the services that they provide. The higher end condominiums will cost more as they offer more amenities such as a shared gym, games room, conference room, children's playground, multiple swimming pools, barbeque pits and even a convenience store and/or pub in some locations. Assuming you opted for the higher end condos, you are left with over RM3k per month, which is a lot for 1 person as your monthly groceries cost a few hundred ringgit at best for 1 person. As long as you're prudent with how your money is spent, you will be just fine. I suggest that you watch some KZread videos of American expats living in Malaysia such as Andrew Taylor to have a more in-depth perspective of what Americans should expect when retiring in Malaysia.

@gabangadgetmy

2 ай бұрын

@@americanjulia1200 USD is doable if you plan to live alone in a smaller city like Malacca or Ipoh. The public transport is not that great though. But u can buy a decent used car for 10-15k MYR. Maintenance and repair cost wont break the bank here but it's better if you can make friends with locals who can guide you on everything.

@amin-dl2dn

2 ай бұрын

theres a tons of cheap housing outside the kl..like northern state ..kedah/perlis..the cost of living there quiet low plus the people was luvly. im from kedah..but i will recommended u perlis ..the crime rate also low there..u can live comfortablely enough for 1200usd usd. Plus u can go to langkawi from there.n also thailand if get bored. the only concern u might need to work out a bit when in dis state. is the language..u might need to learn malay a bit..u will fall in love with perlis..such a peaceful state n luvly n kind peole there

Fudger? Ooooo..Fajar! Took me a minute.

@ekbalhussain1918

2 ай бұрын

Lol, where are you from, name suggests north Africa?

@BenHifni

2 ай бұрын

@@ekbalhussain1918 malaysia

Selamat hariraya 🎉

Well overall the malaysian are following the British system .. because we've get independent from British.. maybe have looked at similar little bit..

She could continue with the British system with online schooling until you decide where to send her. Try King's InterHigh. It may be suitable .

Well done so far, it just seems like you’re justifying your move, convincing yourself rather! Very evident…however you’ve made the jump … best of luck 🤞

Fyi, Johor Bahru (JB) is a city, and the state capital of the southern state of Johor. Lots of people, even Malaysians get this wrong. Johor is the state, and Johor Bahru is the souhternmost city bordering Singapore. When translated to english, Johor Bahru means New Johor.

There are international schools in melaka though. Look em up. 😊

Salaams sis . Just wondering what is weather like in malysia in summer august time?

Amazing

and i am just back from australia. if you are business owner or investor . what you need to do is just dont become tax resident at australia . uk and malaysia are fine or singapure or dubai

Nice video

The legal system is so similar that Malaysians are allowed to study LLB courses in the UK (only certain Universities, though) and if they can afford it, sit for the Bar Vocational Course in the UK and skip the Malaysian Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) which is like 5 times harder. The only thing required is they take up EU law as an elective subject. Another thing that you might forget how Brit we are is that most of us are annoying football fans and we follow the English Premier League😅

Biggest problem of UK is not the heat its the unpredictability of it all. You can never play anything more than a week ahead as you have no idea what the weather will be like.

We hv Islamic banking, QR codes, e-wallet, and touch & go We transfer and receive money by scanning the QR same goes when ordering your food in restaurants. What about UK too?

Almost every oil station has a small musolla./ surau for prayers.

Msia is suitable for retirement for those with money bored of the cold weather. However, don't completely give up everything there to move just in case you want to go back. Never burn the bridge. Home sweet home. There is no place like home.

@shahrimanshahnaz7008

2 ай бұрын

She still holding on tightly to her UK passport😅

Much of what was mentioned is spot on but how the current generations borned in the 90's onwards have a different mindset, more liberal in nature. The ever increasing number of foreigners living in this country has added more dimension in your day to day life. Funny thing is that our politics are equally as screwed as those in the UK? 40 years ago there were just a handful of political parties in Malaysia but now, that number has broken up into so many factions. Even the youth have their own party called " MUDA" for god sake! Still, despite the descrepancies that occurs, I still say Malaysia is a place a call home. I've travelled the world over and I still say we have a good balance in everything, Alhamdulillah

Try Tioman Island ..or Sabah islands..world class. No joke

Note: One important aspect of Malaysia is the requirement to carry your foreign passport with you at all times. If stopped by the police without it, you may be taken to the police station and fined heavily. Unfortunately, this was not communicated to us by immigration. We were stopped in a taxi while exiting the highway in Kuala Lumpur city, only to realize we had left our passports in the hotel. It was a nerve-wracking experience, but thankfully, the officer allowed us to proceed after we showed passport pictures on our mobile phones. It's a lovely city exactly how you described it being like your in the UK with the roads and best thing is its cheap, god is cheap. Even Uber rides were literally a few ringgit compared to the UK. Moving there soon, just make completely sense. Glad to see you happy sister 😇

As much as KL is great two things which are feel are completely wrong are 1) Supermarkets - the supermarkets in the UK definitely have much broader ranges of products and not only that the cost is much cheaper than KL (one of the few things where the UK is cheaper). The level of competition among supermarkets in the UK and the quality is higher whereas supermarkets in KL are not easy to order and get deliveries successfully, customer service when things go wrong is lacking and much more out of stock items - so many items such as sun-dried tomatoes, tinned mackerel or great varieties of fresh bread are very difficult to source. I could list about 20 other items I can't get in KL. There doesn't seem to be a good level of competition among Malaysian supermarkets to want to compete on quality or price. 2) Banking - This is far better in the UK with app based banking, functionality, card protections, getting a refund, interest rates, cashback and chat support/phone support/customer service. And when thing go wrong the financial ombudsman means you get compensation appropriately. Even my HSBC account in Malaysia is far worse than my HSBC account in the UK. I previously had a CIMB account where someone did a transfer to the correct account number but flagged it to the investment bank instead of the consumer bank. Despite complaining CIMB said their Investment arm were not going to return the money and will be keeping it! Shocking behaviour in my opinion and I try and use my UK banks in KL as much as possible to avoid issues because I know there is not much customer service or much you can do when things go wrong (apart from trying to take the Malaysian bank to court!).

I have always maintained that Malaysia is The Goldilocks* of Places to settle in, particularly for people of the Commonwealth**: English speaking; Commonwealth norms as mentioned by Saira; DECENT friendly people who don't view you as farangs or victims for scams (for the most part); and in the big cities - infrastrucuture; modern technology marvels set alongside ancient diverse cultures (ala a Blade Runner world) * bar the humidity... Oh Gawd... the humidity (& the sweat) ** even better if one is Muslim Brit. Malaysia offers the best of both worlds.

Malaysia, truly Asia 🇲🇾💯❤

its good to hear that you are adjusting well in Malaysia. You are still in honeymoon period of an expat life. Before the downsides start to creep in, I hope you have traveled to every region in Malaysia including the Malaysian Borneo which is home to Malaysia's best natural sites.

I have a friend out there and he was telling me that Johor has flash floods very often. Rising sea levels and floods are a big problem in Malaysia. He said that Singapore by comparison have a water flow system in place and this ensures that flooding doesnt occur

@nutzhazel

2 ай бұрын

It's not that frequent, and only affects the known low laying areas. And no, it's not a major concern here, because that's how our weather works; rainy North East monsoon season, and drier South West monsoon season, and 2 transitional periods where heavy rain is frequent in the evening which sometimes causes flash floods in low laying areas.

@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko

2 ай бұрын

Floods do happen in Singapore also, especially in the central area where the ground level is the lowest in Singapore. As for the rising sea levels, Singapore being an tiny island country will be more affected than Malaysia since the area is just over 700 km²

@businesshomeschooling

2 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks guys. So which areas are higher up and less affected in Malaysia?

@naniaom

2 ай бұрын

@@businesshomeschooling many areas dont have flood..you should be asking which areas are more prone to have floods instead..

@businesshomeschooling

2 ай бұрын

@@naniaom okay thanks... Which ones are more prone to having floods?

Sister how are the schools in Malaca? Are they good?

Hey @sairahayati I’m contemplating to move from Canada to your nice looking city . Toured Ťurkiye with the same perspective but it has its ‘cons’ that made me thinking . Do u see any Pakistani Canadian or US expats around ?.

Hi Saira, the people who worked in the bank as you mentioned they are the Chinese and the Malays, the Chinese are Malaysian too so as the Malays.

Maybe your daughter can go to an all girls public school like Convent School in Melaka. Convent is just in the name, don’t worry. You may find the system similar with prefects and pinafores and the likes.

I feel this is just a dream. In the end I think I’ve got to look after my elderly mum so can’t really leave the UK. It’s hard to start again somewhere else and leave family and all you’ve ever known behind, mum is too old to move.

@razamughal4582

Ай бұрын

Doesn’t she have other sons?

Salam I would love to know what’s the health service like in Malaysia 🥰

For local school, you can have high quality education in Chinese schools. Plus point she can learn Mandarin You would also realize that there are schools that offer A levels As far as taxation, we don't have capital gains tax Nor do we have inheritance. taxes. So it would be madness to continue keeping your assets in the UK If you are Muslim, we can solid Waqaf framework. You can use it for your estate planning and in essence leave the income to your descendants in perpetuity

Thanks very informative but you will be wondering soon why you did not move many years ago

Hi salaams, my son has diabetes type 1 do u know anything about the health care access as a british citizen? I’d love if you could share any light on this.

No public stabbing in Malaysia 😊 Living outside KL is difficult for foreigners to adjust We both ruled by the same people. People might miss the 4 seasons, the other races, the developed environment,etc.

Where did you get your burqini from?