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I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.

@@GiovanniJakob That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well..

@@Chustinasarah My advisor is Victoria Carmen Santaella;

You can look her up online

@@GiovanniJakob The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?

🤣 thanks for watching our video and commenting!

Hi thank you for watching our video and your valuable tip! Yes, the more we read and hear about Ipoh the more interesting it has become. We can imagine that it is a great place to live. Cheers, Matt and Monico

thanks for commenting. Yes, many have pointed out the mistake we made😔thanks for watching our video! Have a lovely day, Matt and Monico

Hi thank you for your comment. Yes you need to be financial well off to be able to meet many requirements. Indonesia, Malaysia and many other countries that are popular among foreigners might have a low cost of living but to be able to live there long term will cost you. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Hi Thanks for watching our video and commenting. You are right, this video is from 7 months ago. There have been many changes ever since, especially with the MM2H. In a pinned comment we suggested always checking for updates. As for this video, it does show you the different visa options. These still exist however the requirements can change. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 saying that 3 days ago on a 7 months old video, is amazingly dumb

Hi thank you for sharing your experience! From the info we gathered, it seemed very easy to open a bank account and to buy a car. But in practice, it is a whole different story. Thanks again for commenting! Matt and Monico

Yes they can go to a local school. There are also semi-private schools that have a mix of local and expat kids and where the school fees are lower (if money is the issue). Cheers, Matt and Monico

If we are not wrong, all income created outside Malaysia will not be taxed. But always double check financial/tax advisor in Malaysia before actually going there. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Hi thank you for your comment! We totally agree, if you don't need to be in Jakarta don't choose to live there. There are many other nice places to live. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Hi thanks for commenting on our video! We were not aware of this, only about the 'Sabah dispute'. These two countries are of course neighboring countries with just a sea seperating them. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Thank you for sharing your perspective. Respect and understanding is important to eliminate racism, no matter race of where you are from. Cheers, Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 yes and sorry to put one group of people as racists as I was born and raised in Australia so all the racism I get are from European Australians

Thanks for commenting! Have a lovely day, Matt and Monico

Hi thanks for commenting. We guess it all depends on what you will be doing. But to be straight forward, it is difficult to impossible to go to Malaysia and find a job. There are a lot of criteria to get a work permit. Often you need to be specialised in something or be invited by a company in Malaysia. If that is the case, then the salary is above average. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Yes, renting is the best option if you are still figuring out where exactly you want to live plus if you are new to the country, then you don't have to figure all the maintenance and tax stuff out immediately. But in the case for Malaysia or any other country it is the question if it wise to buy property. To know the country better, living there while renting a place is better to figure it out. Good luck when moving to Malaysia! Matt and Monico

Thanks for watching at least....

@@makethemove101 US$1million government deposit and proof of US$9k/month external income to obtain a visa are kind of significant. Of course, given Malaysia's track record, getting that deposit back could be difficult.

Hi thank you for taking the time to let us know our video was helpful. Lefkada is an amazing island. Are you planning to go there soon? Enjoy preparing your holiday! Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Hi thank you for your positive comment! Yes we never considered cambodia too. But it is definitely a beautiful country to consider. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

We used this one: www.international-schools-database.com/

Hi thanks for watching our video. We checked out your channel. Mexico looks great, wishing you all the best living there! Matt and Monico

Hi! Kuching is still on our list as option to move to. It's on of our favorites when it comes to moving to Malaysia. Are you considering kuching as well? Cheers, Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 Selemat Pagi, senang sekali Kuching, great people, culture, delicious food, walkable town, wildlife, plants, water & more. Don't know about educational opportunities/schools.🐒

Hi, thank you for your kind comment. We are happy to hear you loved our videos. Yes, the house was 2500USD, for a year. Most houses outside Bali are rented out for 1 year or more. Pharmacies are in abundance. As for sunscreen zinc oxide uncoated, I don't think they have that. They have the usual sunscreen brands. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

@@makethemove101 Thanks. Several people in Indonesia have emailed me asking 4 zinc oxide uncoated. Wonder if Indonesians get basal carcinoma as often as western folks. Love Indonesia but if i could would live in Japan: ease of public transportation & safety. Traveled all over Indonesia 4 years: Bali, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, Timor, Moluccas, Iran Jaya, stayed in Bali & Yogya 4 extended periods of time.

Hi thanks for watching and commenting on our video. Yes, USD3500 is a lot. Far more then you actually need when living in Indonesia. This video is really based on what we need if we would live in Indonesia (health insurance, travel expenses, schooling not to mention sports etc, visa, eating out....it all adds up). If you would do the bare living expenses then it would be far cheaper....definitely. Especially if you are by yourself. You don't need much. When it was just the two of us, we has about USD1500 a month. Which was a lot too, but we needed to do a lot of visa runs and internet was really expensive at that time etc etc. It all depends on your lifestyle, why you want to move abroad (upgrade of livestyle, more traveling etc) and being financially secure. You don't want to move to the other side of the world to live long term on a tight budget. We believe you need to be financially secure to be able to handle unexpected expenses so you don't have to return back to your original country empty handed. Especially with a child. We are talking about immigrating to Indonesia, not just staying a couple of month (=long term holiday) or just a year. Cheers! Matt and Monico

Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment and your recommendation. We heard many great things of Penang, so you are not the only one who thinks its a good place to live. Cheers! Matt and Monico

Lefkada is amazing and has them all

Yes we know, one mix up. We lived in Indonesia too btw 😉

Hi thank you for watching our video. We are happy to hear that it was helpful. Transport for London has a great site where you can plan your journey. Have a look at this: tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/results?InputFrom=Bath+Road&FromId=1003679&InputTo=Buckingham+Palace%2C+London%2C+UK&To=Buckingham+Palace%2C+London%2C+UK&ToId=51.501365661621094%2C-0.1418900042772293 This is also a good app to find out what the best way is to get from A to B: citymapper.com/london Hope it helps! Enjoy your time in London! Matt and Monico

Yes, it is one of our favorites.

Thank you for watching our video and taking the time to comment. Happy to hear you like it! Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Wow…many commented on the one mistake we made in the video. But this comment can be listed in the top 3 of most hateful.

We fully understand what you mean but in the end that is the world of visa’s and immigration. Other countries also have requirements that are almost impossible to meet. Even the Dutch will send people ‘home’ even if they have lived and worked here and their children are born here. It’s complicated. But in the case of Malaysia, if you have money then you are welcome

for malaysia and indonesia, tourists are considered walking ATMs and they dont want that ATM to be empty otherwise you are not welcomed more than 30 days, these clowns are business focused

Yes Malaysia has become a popular destination to move and travel to. The cost of living is very doable but as a country it is also a wonderful place to live

not possible - Malaysia does not offer citizenship to foreigners, look elsewhere.

Yes @tinglestingles is absolutely right. You can not get citizenship for Malaysia. In general this is the case for many countries in South-East Asia

Hi thanks for commenting! We thought Singapore is the richest? Malaysia is cultural rich perhaps?💛 Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Cool, and where is this?

@@makethemove101 where’s your home address ? Let’s see if any crazy nuts come over

Hi thanks for watching our video. There aren't much options when you want to live/retire in Malaysia, unless you meet their (high) financial requirements. We have the requirements for Malaysia and other SE asia countries in this video: th-cam.com/video/imvVvGWwKko/w-d-xo.html Hope this will answer your question. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for your useful comment. We will keep this in mind. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Hi, thank you for watching our video and commenting. We mainly looked at large apartments/houses including furnitures. There is luckily a diverse range of rental prices, so enough choice for everybody. Cheers! Matt and Monico

AirBnb is a good option, it saves a lot of time and money when it comes to furniture etc. Plus you can move around, you don't have to stick to one place all the time. Thanks for watching our video and taking the time to comment. Have a lovely day, Matt and Monico

Hi thanks for commenting on our video. Yes, the government has set the financial requirements for the MM2H high and it will bring some foreign money into the country. You pay to be able to live there. Many neighbouring countries are now doing the same. As long as there are people who want to pay this types of possibilities will always exist. Cheers, Matt and Monico

They may seem strict but if you have the finance, it makes things a lot easier.😉 Thanks for commenting!

Hi thanks for watching our video. We are not entirely sure and to avoid giving you the wrong answer, it is best to check out expat Malaysia forums or facebook pages. You will meet a lot of people who are in the similar situation as yours. Sorry we couldn't be of much help. Have a lovely day! Matt and Monico

Hi thanks for watching our video. Yes we heard that US citizens will pay tax despite not living in the USA. You will of course need to pay tax when settling in Malaysia. To get the correct information we suggest reaching out to a tax professional or accountant that specializes in these matters. You can find a lot of information and contacts through Malaysia expat forums. Sorry we couldn't give you details info but we hope our suggestions will help! Cheers, Matt and Monico

For some perhaps a reason....luckily not for everybody.

WELL when you can go to prison because you sleep with a girl who is not your wife... i think that is insane.

Such a racist comment

@@A5J4DX islam, islamiste and muslim are racist.. and you are a racist too... if you don't beleive me, go to live with the gypsy for a month and then tell me if you still love the entire world.

@@henridiaz9263 yea plz don’t come since it will be 100% a better place without such creatures like you “ I can’t even call you human “ 😬

Hi, thanks for watching our video and commenting. Yes, 3000USD is a lot. But the budget is focused on long term living, so more then just a couple of months or one year. Plus we have a child that needs to go to school, this adds up to the costs. You will be surprised how much things add up if you are moving to a new country, there are different costs you need to deal with. Additionally we included travel expenses as well, which many do not add. At the end, it is safe to budget more and be financially stable before moving with a family. You don't want to have to return because of financial reasons. Cheers, Matt and Monico

Wow that's an extensive comment. We did an update on MM2H and SMM2H at the beginning of this year. We believe that at that time the info was accurate. Not sure if there have been new updates again th-cam.com/video/7xGKyGepb4s/w-d-xo.html Have a lovely day, Matt and Monico

Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. Their is an official list of licensed MM2H agents on this website www.motac.gov.my/en/check/mm2h. Hope it helps! Matt and Monico

Hi, thanks for your question....it's a good one. So far we only know you can renew it for an other 12 months (so total 2 years) and stay in Malaysia. After that it is unclear. We assume you can not extend it any longer since it is a 'nomad' visa, meaning you need to move on. Cheers, Matt and Monico