I'm a Dutchman and just returned from another long trip to Malaysia. Great video, I have experienced every irritant Taylor talked about, he is telling the truth. I once sat in a taxi in KL, and in front of us, a pedestrian started crossing the street. The taxi driver then floored the gas pedal, making the person run for his life. That national attitude could be improved a bit I guess.

@XJLCA

7 ай бұрын

Horrible! Some drivers in China do that too, deplorable behaviour!

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Yep

@nsaffini1975

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@ikhlazz

7 ай бұрын

Hence why when i was in london. Being a typical Malaysian, i dare not to cross the road eventho the cars were all stopped.. I was hesitated. We need traffic light 😅🚦

@chrobb99

7 ай бұрын

How to spot Malaysians in Singapore.. they hesitant to cross the road! lol

I'm Malaysian and fully concur on all the points you raised. Thanks for airing your grievances.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I am Malaysian and I share the same sentiments. You are not alone.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

🤗

@Olly2038

6 ай бұрын

We just have to adapt to the surroundings since we can't do much to change it.

Scottish grandma here looking forward to retiring to KL next year. Just wanted to say I love your channel! ❤

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! 🤗

@ronlombok1677

7 ай бұрын

To Scottish grandma, welcome home to Malaysia. When are you planning to be here permanently? Hope you have your own channel for us to follow.

@rosiahhanan2281

7 ай бұрын

won't you miss those men in skirts?

That was fun Taylor. And I agree with you. I wouldn’t enjoy an elevator ride that didn’t have air conditioning either. Cheers!

Thank you for this video and for citing your experience living in Malaysia. The safety and health issues you raised are important, noise and air pollutions just cannot be ignored.

I'm delighted you brought up all the things that aggravate you as an expat since they aggravate me as a Malaysian who has lived my entire life as well. The only benefit I enjoyed of having a Malaysian passport is that we can utilise the automatic gate rather than waiting in queue at the immigration desk. The rest of your objections are legitimate, as they are shared by most of us Malaysians.

@trentaliatechnology6068

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Taylor for bringing up those matters that irritate you - thanks for the honest & sincere "feedback". Every matter you raised (except for the alcohol, since I don't drink & would encourage others not to drink "TOO" - oops...make that "ALSO" 😅 - resonates not only with me, but I am with many others too. I hope your message gets to as many people here as possible especially the ones whom are related to the matters you've raised, so that we can improve things for the benefit of everyone here. Please do continue to raise these kinds of concerns so that it may open our eyes and make us realize what needs to change and thus makes life much more pleasing for everyone. Thank you Taylor - keep it coming...

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

1st comment of the video (yeay!): Andrew... many foreigners (confession from hundreds of youtubers) marvel at how Malaysians are taking things easy, relaxed and chilled most of the time. That's what got us by. Irritation is normal but being grateful is a gem, the key to happiness. Just let go all the petty things.. we should be ok. Being old and wise, you know that already for sure. I know.. it's just a content for content sake.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

So true. 😊

@anihusain4113

7 ай бұрын

Foreigners must take note to avoid driving out of KL during festive time balik kampung. To avoid traffic jam just book a flight.

Welcome to Malaysia Taylor!! Actually you are more local than us locals! You know so much about us already! More than we want to think about! We're irritated too, we just don't think about it. About the ovens and dishwashers, we're not rich people. I read a local news report that the average wage level is below the urban poverty line. We mostly can't afford ovens and dishwashers. I really hope that the authorities will take note of your public service to Malaysia by bringing us together and pointing out the wonderful as well as irritating things about our lovely country. And broadcasting your experiences here throughout the world, attracting foreign visitors, digital capitalists ... You are doing us such a service!

@lilingloh8061

7 ай бұрын

I mean the authorities should take note of your video programs, see that you are an unofficial ambassador, and renew your MM2H visa as quickly as possible.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🤗

@jfk5402

7 ай бұрын

Actually dishwashers long term saves LOTS of water and electricity. Definitely good appliance to have. Virtually every house in US does including apartments

@lilingloh8061

7 ай бұрын

The humble wok can do all our cooking. We stirfry and make delicious curries just using the wok. Easy to clean, just light brush and dishwashing liquid. Don't use ovens too. Once in a while we buy cakes and scones.

@DaughterofGod-777

Ай бұрын

@@lilingloh8061You cook curry in the wok?! I’m from Singapore and we cook our curry in stainless steel pots, big Corning ware pots or ceramic cookware pots.

Very similar to Bangkok. The park is lovely, also similar to Bangkok. I like Kuala Lumpur very much as it is noticeably less polluted and the streets and buildings are kept at a higher standard.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

Great video… so many different examples of various irritants. Thank you Andrew! Look forward to your video on how to renew your VISA

Do worry too much, you know stress is bad for you. As the saying goes; live and let live. Just go with the flow. All the best.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

At one point i was finding our how many ways to migrate with US being my top choice. But as i grew older, that desire throughly dissipates and the love of my beautiful country, Malaysia, deepens. The hospitality and warmth of Malaysians is unmatched. Im glad i didn't migrate ❤❤❤❤🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

@jackoneil3933

6 ай бұрын

Indeed . I just posted a reply to ngpb17 about why I regret not staying in Malaysia after living there, and returning to the U.S. I had dear sweet lady friend when I lived in Penang who dreamed of immigrating to the U.S. She could not understand why I Preferred living in Penang over America until she visited me in the U.S., and was then content with her life in Malaysia.

@DaughterofGod-777

Ай бұрын

Don’t believe these lao Ang Moh lah. They’re either retired or looking for retire and stop working early.. that’s why they move to cheap Asian destinations to fulfill this goal. It’s totally not the same as if you’re at the start of your life, your career and have your whole life ahead of you. And if you have offsprings, Even more so you would be concerned about giving them the options of being able to work and live in a high income country with greater opportunities than the third world.

I usually don't like video lists that talk about negative things - but you do it so tastefully and with with a balanced perspective. Love your videos! (Found you via that interview you did recently with the European fellow.)

@andrewtaylor4558

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! ☺️

I find you so adorable. I love you voice and your sweet kindness you give off. I'm so glad I found your videos.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! 🤗

Tayler~ Actually, the reason I subscribe to your channel is, of course, because it's entertaining, but it also serves my purpose of improving English. Your words are really sophisticated and classy. The English sentence I learned today is.."I hope you took that in the sprit it was intended". Thank you !!!

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

Thanks for good video and content. Agree with you 100% that every country will have it's quirks and with them, I would also still choose Malaysia. We had our MM2H Visas transferred last year to new passports and Alter Domus is our agent as well - love TG and the team, they are great. Hope yours go smooth as well. All the best.

Happy you are staying back 🎉🎉🎉

Try living in Los Angeles and we can talk about traffic.

@Nancinfool

7 ай бұрын

I do and it’s a mess

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

😂

@FZAChannel

2 ай бұрын

Las Angeles traffic is unbearable

Great video Andrew I have the same complaints...could probably add a few more!

Thank you Taylor for your info…I enjoyed it. It simply confirms that no matter where and what country one is in. There always will be moments of irritations.

Hello Andrew you are absolutely right the traffic omg I am in Penang I walk rather then waiting for the bus so have a great day 😍😊

Hey Taylor....thanks for making such good videos as always ..one question I have relates to the yearly haze this time of year and if it has also applied to Penang in the past as looking at the air quality apps on my phone it's currently saying Pending has mostly good air quality...however KL currently and seems to suffer with poor air quality especially during the Indonesian crop burning season please?

@decTac

7 ай бұрын

Indonesia and Thailand always caused hazardous haze in Malaysia due to forest and crops burnings..

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Not as bad in Penang usually

I'm afraid the Haze is getting many people in a cranky mood tbh. East coast is amazing..Kota Bharu lovely authentic Malay town..the Laksa there is amazing ... I think Malaysia have a lot of cars since the petrol is cheap there. Sure don't have that luxury problem here in Europe...but yes it can be annoying and have environmental consequences..

Love your honest reviews and the way you say it 😂

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

😊 thank you

Thanks Andrew Taylor, yes Malaysia does have it's quaky inconveniences. This will help us realize that we do have room for improvements. Malaysia is generally laid back in nature, creating awareness as you are doing can only help make us Malaysians much better. TQVM.😅

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Awww, thank you. 🤗

Been to quite a number of countries...generally first world or advanced developing....and these irrants in Malaysia, which i agree exists, is much better than other countries. In regards to securities in condo, there's SOP and they will get sc..w.d if they do not follow them.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Wow!

Taylor just needing to vent a bit, as we all do from time to time, but Taylor doing so in the most polite, and funniest, of ways. I love your channel, by the way, and I'm happy I just stumbled upon it this morning, as I am considering a move from the Philippines to Malaysia very soon! 🙂

@andrewtaylor4558

Ай бұрын

Welcome! 🤗

@CoconutDreams123

7 күн бұрын

@@andrewtaylor4558 Thank you!

When I first moved to Australia, I also found the lack of street signs a surprise. Sometimes you have to go a few blocks before you see a sign of the street you're on. In the USA, there are street signs for every street at every corner or intersection. You get used to it but wish for more signage. Also as far as different food plates being deliverd to the table at different times, Australia also does this. I found that odd too...but you get used to it lol.

I always like to hear the little things about a place, especially the irritations, to see if there is anything that would drive me crazy. Still hoping the government will reduce the M2L requirements! 😫

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed 🤞

Over here people seldom use the word “too” and most of the time we use the word “ also “ at the back of the sentence 😂

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Yes, now I know! 😂

@Tom-cf5lk

7 ай бұрын

@@andrewtaylor4558 you got it !😝

Hi Taylor. It has been awhile since I commented on your video. I totally agree with you abt d deplorable attitude of M’sians towards pedestrians. I even hav to 'educate' my family members on it! They in turn scold me for giving way to d pedestrians cos d pedestrians many a time can't believe I'm giving them opportunity to cross politely, and so wld b busy looking elsewhere or at their hand phones!! Mind u dis even happens at pedestrian crossings!! As for d other 'irritating things' abt Msia, I've done quite a bit of travelling and staying overseas b4 retirement. My philosophy abt life is, adapt yourself to any given situation. If u do dis, u'll feel less if not no stress at all those irritating things! Eg, I used to fret and fume abt d delivery boy delivering my food late. But then wen I saw a video abt dis Australian couple marvelling at how good and prompt d delivery service is in Msia compared to Australia (like it takes hours to b delivered, or more than a day!!), I realised I've to appreciate more their services and d human being behind it. I became more tolerant and accepting of those times wen d food/things were delivered late.. After all, d service saves me alot of hassle having to go out to d eating places, and face d parking problems, hot sun, d horrendous traffic..!! Of course, falling short of being able to adapt yourself to d place u r in, and expect them to b exactly like 'home', u know wat to do...!!!

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Good points! 😊

Looking forward to hearing any updated info on visa renewals & MM2H tourist visas. Thanks Taylor !!

This was very funny Andrew! I related to many of your points!

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Taylor knows so much. You’re like a true Malaysian. I think your condo doesn’t use property management app e.g. Jagaapp, I-neighbour, MyTaman or customised app. Usually if you purchase simple household appliances or electrical goods that need to be delivered to your condo, delivery van driver will whatsapp to you his particulars and vehicle plate number. You can key-in the particulars directly into the property management app. I also thought your management office (MO) was very strict about depositing RM300 for a delivery. Usually MO will want deposit if contractor comes into condo to do renovation work. But, for a simple delivery most MO will waive the deposit. Changing of security guards are quite regular especially when residents complain of non-performing guards or guards who can’t communicate either in English or Malay.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Good points!

The soft jazz background is back at the right volume 😆

Lol the comment about the deposit - that's so normal all over the Toronto condos, they always wave deposits for the elevators!

I’ll take those irrigations with extreme pleasure ! Arriving next week from the remnants of the Rotten Big Apple - be happy in Malaysia my friends it’s the country where your treated best ! 👍

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely

Definitely agree with you on all those points!

we have this haze problem annually since in the 90s. Indonesia is really irresponsible.

@queen84sasha

7 ай бұрын

Agree. Singapore is litigating against Indonesia but they just ignore the verdicts. Really bad.

@zuqizamm

7 ай бұрын

we called it "jerebu kiriman indonesia"

@keangwooichoo6138

7 ай бұрын

I am 55 years old. It started in 1997. The Asian financial crisis.

@Do2mifasol-nh3lq

7 ай бұрын

The haze doesn't just come from Sumatra But from Malaysia's charcoal power plants, cars and factories. 2015 - 2022 no haze. Since February 2023, El Nino has not rained for 8 months. So, no rain, no clean air to reduce the smog The governments of Malaysia and Singapore are ridiculously blaming us for causing the haze from Sumatra to head north Jakarta has also been hit by haze since August 2023. Is the cause of the haze also directed towards southeast Sumatra? 😃😃😃

@decTac

7 ай бұрын

Indonesia always play victim to erase their fault..

I love your sense of humor!!!

@andrewtaylor4558

Ай бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for the coffee! ☕️

Thanks so Much Andy. For someone who lived in Malaysia Last Century, and wants to retire back in Malaysia I new episode is always a delight. I have to say I had to chuckle on almost all your 'Irritations' as they were just the same decades ago. A couple of things I remember as being annoying were: 1, limited options for indoor, air-conditioned dining, sometimes I just didn't want to set on a Hot, dusty street and set on a child's stool with my knees at my ears. 2, No relief from the heat... While I'd take the climate in Malaysia over Alaska, I'd eventually experience fatigue, being able to go for a swim in the afternoon helped, or spending a few days in Cameron Highlands once a month or two was a nice change. 3, The Monkey terrorists who frequently raised hell at my Bungalow, Not an issue in an apartment or condo, but living next door to the Jungle. 4, Overall Backwardness, but backwards in a good way, in that people were generally mods tolerant and no so obsessed and and depressed when things did go their way. 5, Mosquitoes and Dengue. Good to hear their aren't any new irritations you felt worth reporting. Cheers!

One thing that worries me is the reliance on cars. Is there any place within KL or Penang (at all?) that can simulate the walkability of some urban cosmopolitan city like NYC, HK, Shanghai? (Haven't moved to MY but looking into it)

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Nothing like us urban areas.

I saw the title and immediately thought traffic and the lack of designated places to cross the street. I found this to be the case all over Malaysia. Then the cost of a beer with dinner which can easily account for half of the cost of a meal in a hawker centre or restaurant.

Taylor, I shared your frustration! I am Malaysian. Please hang in there.

True what you say on pedestrians crossing streets. Education begins in homes and schools on that. Perhaps other more existential issues 🤣

Andrew, having lived almost 80% of my life abroad, I can relate to your pet peeves about Malaysia. They're all true. I think you left out one MEGA irritant - how most private and public places would have multiple service counters but only one, at most two, would be serving long queues of customers when they could just easily open more or all the counters to ease the queues. This one gets me blowing off my roof all the time....in silence.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Yep 😂

Irritating for sure, but look at all the other outweighing positives. I love Malaysia and if it weren't for my 5 grandkids here in the states, I would certainly give it very serious consideration Penang is my favorite, I was in Penang last October and didn't notice a haze. Actually the city is beautiful from the rooftop at night.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@mohdzaki1089

7 ай бұрын

You were lucky .. normally the haze will come during September to November...

@patriciavandevelde5469

7 ай бұрын

Sooooo hot and humid and soooooo boring

Agreed. Your point number three stupefies me the most. 😂 You make these grievances funny btw. Maybe unintentionally 😂

Agreed with the traffic,not stop and the signage hidden by trees,seems that they have not pruned them..We can missed our turning becos of the blockage..Also in housing estates,they have bicycles lane but not pedestrians,just becos politician enjoy cycling ,they do for their own hobby..sucks..

💯 spot-on points!

I can relate to your irritations. I live in Selangor but close to KL. I always plan my trips. I never go on a long trip on weekends because thats when people drive back to their hometowns. Lots of traffic and even congestions. I dont even go to KL on Saturday because thats when locals go out doing their shoppings or takings families out and folks from outside of state come to KL.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

So true!

Agree on ALL point! Brilliant Video

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thanks CK ❤️

I used to live in Europe for 15 years and never had bad experience crossing the road and walking in pedestrian lane, all was very pleasant, but when I was back in Malaysia, all changes..motorcycles not really respect the rules and pedestrians are horrified to cross the road, and many traffic lights not really work, uneven pedestrian, broken tiles, unexpected holes, etc. Here in Malaysia even at the traffic light or zebra crossing you still need to use 'power of hands' to stop the motorists and begging them from hitting or crashing on you..

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

So true. 😊

So super fun and relatable. As someone who has lived abroad. I can totally understand your frustration hehe

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊 ❤️

Kuantan - my hometown. We hope you'll enjoy it. Safe travels.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

It really is!

😅 same thing as a local. i even moved to rural Village because my heart literally couldn't take it anymore. 😅 but the modern utilities goes with it too. living simple near the forest really something else. u got to see tiger footprints on occasion.😅

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Wow 😮

One that gets me the most is the lack of respect for non-smoking areas. It's far worse in Indonesia. Even hotels which claim to be non-smoking reek of cigarettes smoke. It's discusting and even if you spray the smell lingers. In Indonesia smoking is very much a cultural thing. I've seen young kids under age of 18 smoking. Parents, shop keepers don't care who they sell to. Many Muslims drink alcohol, they just do it in their own home.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Yes

@decTac

7 ай бұрын

Indonesia is a secular country.. Islamic law is not strict.. Jakarta is the most polluted city in the world and also their water quality is one of the worst in SEA Asia..not a clean country literally..

@Dr.Mzungu

7 ай бұрын

Jakarta traffic is terrible and public transport is poor. Traffic and smoking everwhere has completely put me off from returning or recommending Jakarta.

@decTac

7 ай бұрын

@@Dr.Mzungu their people have low IQ and civic minded.. don't care about hygiene factors..

Speaking about condo management and security, I think it is case by case. Some condos have very strict management and security, unfriendly as well. Some condos management and security are flexible and accommodating. For that reason, sometimes I will just move away from one condo just because they have terrible management and security.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree.

I totally concur with you. It's hilarious. My list will be much longer. .Enjoyed yr comments. 😅😂👍

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

I very much enjoyed this one Taylor and yes, it's fun to watch you whine ;) ;) ;) Oh please do an update on the ever-changing Visa requirements. I believe you may have mentioned that Malaysia might be relaxing the rather strict requirement they implemented last year. It would be good to know if they may reverse some of these changes.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Will do!

I live here and love it, but i totally agree, one more thing i would add is the prevalent Laziness in service jobs, on countless occassions i have asked for specific products in stores and been told they did not carry those, only to find them myself on the shelves, they were just too lazy to check. Or just one example of many in restaurants, i came back from Singapore and didn't have any cash, so i specifically looked for a place that would accept e-wallets. They prepared the food and once i scanned my e-wallet, the price was 3000rm instead of 30rm, instead of asking a manager for help or doing it manually, they just told me it is not possible to pay, leaving me and my wife hungry and frustrated. The fact they are leaving you hanging because they just don't want to bother can be extremely irritating. That said, the positives far outweigh these negative things about living here!

@andrewtaylor4558

Ай бұрын

Bad service is not regional. 😂

@nicklasprince

Ай бұрын

@@andrewtaylor4558 True :D I live in Kuantan btw, the experience in KL might be different, i personally feel like i have had better service in KL. :) Thanks for all your videos, makes me want to explore and they are very informative!

I love these brutally honest comments about my country. We can still improve. Thank you for this

@andrewtaylor4558

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

Is that Desa Park city in the background? I was just there this weekend :)

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

No, it’s a view from Ampang. 😊

All true, I do get fed up with malaysian pet peeve too. you are not alone.

I can't believe there's anything that could drive Taylor crazy. You're such a doll

@andrewtaylor4558

15 күн бұрын

Awwww ☺️

Quite informative. Reminds me of several other countries too (and I don’t mean “two”.)

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

😂

Yes we are malaysians too n we get aggravated by these issues too..!! Irritating too..! Unfortunately nothing seems to change these attitudes..I wish these highlighted concerns change forever in Malaysia so everyone would have a swell time

You are so very right about all the points you raised which can irritate. They use slash and burn technique for agriculture. Sadly enough, we had to adjust to such issues you raised living in Vietnam.

Laughing Out Loud with this video😂😂😂 It was so funny! I loved it Andrew!

@andrewtaylor4558

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

I believe it is the duty of the Malaysian Minister of Transport and Safety to take stricter action against antisocial traffic behavior towards pedestrians. There should be higher fines for this. Driving training must also be better and stricter in order to obtain your driver's license. For pedestrians, all drivers of a pedestrian vehicle are potentially murderers.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Agree!

@adamzack9259

7 ай бұрын

actually our Minister of Transport and Safety are rubbish ..just talk loudly but their service system getting worse than before

Lovely commentary, Andrew! I’m also an American living in Malaysia. So happy to be here! No guns, no war, great health care, friendly people, vibrant middle class, etc, Since I spend a lot of time outdoors, my only irritants are sweat and mosquitoes. Other than that I couldn’t be happier!

I can relate to everything on your list, not only in Malaysia but lots of other countries also. We're pretty spoiled in America that way, what with our dishwashers, ovens, A/C, store returns, freestanding supermarkets, quick service and a willingness to bend the rules when needed. I'll miss all the modern conveniences but I'm still planning to leave the USA soon, even if I have to be a little irritated elsewhere...

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely, it’s all worth it! 😊

@moi20003

7 ай бұрын

Why are you leaving?

Great one !

You are right....coming back to kl on monday night is a nightmare...trust me...the jam can last to 3/4 in the morning....plase avoid this route....i am talking about journey from penang to KL....

Thank you. How liveable is the climate? Do you need to be in an airconditioned space 365 to survive?

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Not at all. Fans are often sufficient

They did install e-gate/fastgate at the airport..... But those thing is frequently down

That's what we call Malaysia is truly Asia.!!😁 mr. Andrew.

I concur on most of your points. Maybe the worst, and definitely one easily fixable, is the queue at Immigration. Malaysian IO look like a different breed from “regular” Malaysians. They are suspicious and pompous, and they seem to enjoy whatever little fraction of power they have on people (foreigners at that). Being able to use electronic gates is a huge bonus. When I was working in Malaysia, under a Work Permit, I was able to register for those e-gates, which at the time were separate from those for Malaysian citizen, so that I usually was at the luggage delivery area faster than my Malaysian colleagues, who had to queue a bit to use their dedicated e-gates. I understand that by now all e-gates have been merged into just one area for all people enabled to use them. A limited trial was introduced recently that allows visitors who are passport holders of a selected number of countries to use the e-gates. Unfortunately, my passport is not one of them ☹.

wow. The haze does sound pretty scary. Have you ever wondered if it could affect your health long term especially your lungs? I've heard Beijing and parts of China have high levels of air pollution (almost like smoking cigarettes if you live in those cities) so residents tend to wear masks regularly. Anyway, hopefully Indonesia stops with the forest burnings. I would say it's quite insensitive of them to do something like that.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Yep

@samraj3179

7 ай бұрын

The problem of haze due to burning in Indonesia has been going on for more than the last two decades. In fact, it has become an added part to our hot and wet seasons nnually. The Government of Malaysia has had talks with Indonesia over the years including sending our firemen to put out fires in Indonesia at our expense. The local regulations on burning is very tight and the fines for open burning is very hefty. There is not much the country can do when neighbours continue to be lethargic on the issue of open burning.

@Do2mifasol-nh3lq

7 ай бұрын

The haze doesn't just come from Sumatra But from Malaysia's charcoal power plants, cars and factories. 2015 - 2022 no haze. Since February 2023, El Nino has not rained for 8 months. So, no rain, no clean air to reduce the haze The governments of Malaysia and Singapore are ridiculously blaming us for causing the haze from Sumatra to head north Jakarta has also been hit by haze since August 2023. Is the cause of the haze also directed towards southeast Sumatra? 😃😃😃

@decTac

7 ай бұрын

@@Do2mifasol-nh3lq rubbish!!

@samraj3179

7 ай бұрын

@@Do2mifasol-nh3lq FYI. Singapore has sued Indonesia for the haze issue in 2017 after regular talks failed. So where did you pull out the 2015 - 2022 era of no haze?

Completely agree with you and I'm living in NZ now.

Thank you Andrew for all your honest opinions, It's always a culture shock to experience these different rules and cultural differences!! I am very scared of going there and being rejected or ignored I guess it will take time to adapt , but traffic man I scared to walk around worrying I could die or be runned over

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Oh, it’s not that bad. I doubt anyone would run you over! 😂

@drhoffman

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for responding my concern Mr.Taylor, I salute you if I ever cross paths with you I will be very happy to shake your hand. Namaste@@andrewtaylor4558

You're so right ...4 years here,yet to do east coast ..nice to hear someone else has the same Hot points !!! But I still love Malaysia and glad I retired here best of all in Asia

@andrewtaylor4558

6 ай бұрын

So true! 🤗

thank you sir for highligthing some of the things that drives us crazy in Malaysia. We hope to change this ( us locals too find it crazy too) hahahahaha

How long do the haze in KL last? What is the season for this - do please leave Malaysia during the haze, where do they do?

@andrewtaylor4558

6 ай бұрын

It varies but usually Sept - October 😞 I guess some people might leave but usually it’s not that bad.

Keep it up...its the highlight of my day!"

I have a knack for mimicry, and I have a great impression of you that really entertains my husband. I say the most ridiculous things in the unique style of Andrew Taylor. We both love you! You always lift our spirits!

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

You are in luck. I’m going to announce a contest soon for that very think. Stay tuned for details! 😂

My way of beating the traffic if I were to go on a domestic travel is, going on weekends (early morning 6am) and return on Monday.

Same in Australia..long weekends and mkst weekends traffix are bad 😂

Have lived in north Thailand for 16 years. In that time, and for many years previously have travelled all over SE Asia. Am very fond of Malaysia too and would probably move to KL if they would liberalise the MM2ndHome rules a bit. However, when I am back in Australia am often asked to compare Thailand and Vietnam. Obviously there is too much to make real sense of, so I just say: 'In Thailand you have to be very careful when you cross the road because they will not stop for you. However, in Vietnam you feel they are actively trying to get you!' I like all 3 countries, they all have their strengths and weaknesses. The oddest aspect is the misconceptions they have about each other.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Yep

When we were in a marina in Johor Bahru, the security guards with the feathers in their hats were all from Nepal. Probably can be cheaply employed. The burning off in Indonesia is said to be land clearing to plant palm oil plantations. Another irritant, sugar in food when not necessary, or normal. Like milk powder.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Yes!

Haha.. Nice one Taylor. Somehow i felt relieved of my own irritation listening to all irritants that irritate you 😁. I guess it is true what they say that... We should laugh at life sometimes.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I saw you at the lake making this video and I appeared in the background for a split second lol

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Next time say hi! Small world! 🤗

I was away for a while but still like your great videos.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Welcome back! 😊

"A sin tax "😂😂! Taylor, you gave my husband & I a good laugh this morning. " that's sort of irritating".... 😆 thank you for your video & the beautiful park behind you.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I agree with you about the deposits. It is crazy.

Nice video.. Welcome to Malaysia World😂. There's so many more. Keep positif. Don't stress stress.

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

😂😂😂 fun content here!

Well Andrew - Think you need to come to Sri Petaling straight down the E20 15mins and free parking at Pinnacle with a quality large western supermarket Urban. Next the staff and security work by rule for the simple reason if anything ever happens they don't want to lose their jobs this I know.

Glad to know you are renewing yr visa, Taylor!

@andrewtaylor4558

7 ай бұрын

Me too!!