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@@peonygalxs3 thank you so much!

@@WinnieTan-s6p most welcome!

Hi there... let me share with you a really nice story about our experience in NZ as we were planning to leave at the time. We obviously had to sell some of our stuff before packing everything else, and there was a pretty new washing machine which we had fitted into our home. We put it up for sale and sure enough a nice family offered to buy it. They were a Christian family from South Africa who had moved there and asked me why I was moving back to Malaysia. I told him about the entire ordeal with my son and how it was just getting tough for me. After loading the washer into their pickup, the 3 of them, the father and 2 sons offered to pray with me before leaving. We put our arms on each other's shoulders and they asked God to be kind to my family, to get us where we needed to be and especially that Isaac (my son) to be healed completely. I felt incredibly touched by their words and couldn't stop sobbing. It is amazing how strangers can surprise us with their kindness, and it just helps me to see the world in a more positive light. I have nothing but good thoughts and memories of New Zealand, its people and the kindness of strangers we met there. I have many more tales to tell actually, maybe someday I will tell more. I hope that New Zealand stays peaceful... the love we felt pouring after the Christchurch shooting till the goosebumps I felt when I saw the Haka during Parliament protesting the changes they were proposing to the Waitangi Treaty. The people of New Zealand amaze me. And that is what I will always remember.

You obviously did not see the part where my son was saved by the NZ medical team. I will do it all over again in an instant.

Anyway my intention was never to live there forever, just get the 2 years done and a permanent PR. Malaysia is still affordable to retire early, and it is where my parents and family are anyway.

First of all... Love our channel! I was a fisho for quite a while, my equipment is gethering dust at the moment but I will wanna get back to it someday, I let Naomi feel the tug of fighting a big Mekong catfish once and she almost lost my gear! :) I don't think I will be moving out again, I am just too old now... most probably I will retire in Penang where we are living now or perhaps an even more quiet town like Taiping later when the nest is empty. I think it is not just getting a job, but for a 50+ yr old guy it will be almost impossible. I had been handling an entire company in Malaysia, with a few million in revenue each year, but I couldn't get a sales job at a menswear store in NZ because I didn't have "retail experience". LOL

Thanks brother!!!

NZ is a beautiful country for sure, but it takes time and connections to fit in. Definitely awesome if you are young or rich, as someone mentioned!

@@patrickscoversotherstuffmi693 Thank you for your support!

Bro.... why worry about losing face? That's not healthy. We should always make rational decisions in life which is best for yourself and family. People will always have different views and opinions, but always remember to make yourself happy first, doesn't matter what people say... I really don't care about that stuff. Like right now, my wife works and I am raising our kids. Hahahahaha... who cares? We are happy!

Thank you, that is all that matters to me, for my family to be happy. :)

Hi!!! Actually there are 2 ways to do it. One important thing to do is you MUST officially give up your PR by writing a letter to ICA, please follow the instructions here: www.mfa.gov.sg/Overseas-Mission/Canberra/Consular-Services/Renunciation-of-Singapore-Permanent-Residency You must obtain a letter from ICA to show that you are no longer a PR. OK then you can take either of these methods: 1st way is to go to the Singapore High Comm in your country, submit all the documents there for them to notarize, then mail the entire package to CPF Singapore. BUT, at the time I was trying to do it, the Singapore High Comm did not have any slots for appointments until the end of the year. I am not sure how it is now. You can call to ask: 03-2161 6277 (KL office) The 2nd way is to submit personally (as how I did) at any CPF branch in Singapore. I did mine before April 2024, now all accounts have been closed so you still can contact them: www.cpf.gov.sg/appt/oas/close-acct You can book an appointment to submit your documents and it will take a few months to receive your money.

Everything worked out for the best! Yes, everyone is safe and healthy now, and we were lucky to be near our family and friends during the pandemic!

No lah, he has a NZ birth cert but he is not a Kiwi.

Thanks bro... I guess I really overestimated my capabilities and did not foresee those unexpected problems! So I hope people look at my what I did, and learn from my mistakes too.

I actually go there quite often, same as Jin Cafe. Quite an old curry mee stall and has its own fans.

@pishedbloke You know where all the good stuff are 😁

Yes it is all based on points. Graduating from a NZ uni has certain additional points.

What??? Hahahaha why?

I miss this nasi lemak. I bought for my parents they love it too! Get the ikan goreng pack... RM3 only. Comes with egg and ikan bilis with the piece of fried fish.

Location is in the description of the video as always. :) It is along Jalan Permai of Tg. Bungah, near the Tenby School traffic light, next to the chicken rice coffeeshop

Thank you!!! We haven't been back since but my girls keep asking to... hahahaha. I wish we had done more sightseeing to the south island during our stay!

Hehehe I am too old to migrate now. Maybe my kids will next time, it is up to them. Malaysia is actually pretty OK for retirement to be honest.

Yes yes ada.... LOL we just were exhausted and decided to not prolong the situation. We knew that bringing up the baby and 2 girls would be a full time job and I would probably end up doing it just as I am doing now. We were prepared to go the full 2 years as planned. But maybe I just didn't have the stamina when so many issues cropped up. Anyway everything is for the best, it has been pretty good to be back in Penang too after all, especially since my dad had a stroke last year and I am around to help my mom.

All the best to you and your family! Nevertheless, y'all can still come back as long as y'all still PRs in this country.

@@pishedbloke How come nobody advise you to bring in your Parents to help out with the chores? They are allowed to stay for 9 months on a tourist visa. Its cheaper than engaging helpers here while you work. That wud give you the time to fulfill your PR requirements lor.

@@vidscreator5706 I have a gut feeling he wasnt properly advised of his rights to stay in NZ then.

@seapmco They didn't want to go. 😆

No sympathy needed!!! I think we had a nice experience... it was tough but we could get through it. I think going through the pandemic was a much worse experience if you compare! What kind of homework do you think I should have done?

​@@pishedblokeSorry if you are offence but just my honest opinion.

@@julielim3680 No lah I am not offended at all... but I am just curious when you said I didn't do my homework, I was wondering what we missed out on.

​@@pishedblokeI didn't do any homework either. Just jumped in when offered a job in Singapore. Went there alone, came back with kids. LoL.😂😂😂

@@jjhenry3338 Hahahaha... OK lah. Sometimes life, plan too much pun, it doesn't always happen the way we want it LOL

Thank you... my kids know they have to find their own way in life. Daddy is old and tired already hahahaha

@@pishedbloke BTW bro are u still holding the Permanent Residency Visa?

@@seapmco No more it expired in 2021 and I did not renew it as I wasn't in the country at that time.

@@pishedbloke Oh no!

​@@seapmconever mind la. He's happy back in Penang with AhKong and AMah around.

Absolutely. I am happy we tried and we learned a lot from the experience. Life is short, have fun and be grateful for what we receive!

Isaac had anti-c antibodies which rejected the c-antigen present in his mother's blood. That is why when he left the mother's body and his immune system took over, it started destroying the mother's blood cells. He could only receive c-blood which is quite rare, so thankfully the hospitals could find some after he was diagnosed 4 months before. After 3-4 weeks the baby's own blood production is sufficient to maintain the red cell count and therefore it is compatible with his own immune system.

Great for you! There are lots of migrants who are happy in their new home. Unfortunately for me, things didn't work out as planned. I spent a couple of a hundred thousand RM for the entire "trip" but it was money well spent. The kids learned how to be thrifty, we had a great adventure, made lots of new friends and the issues also brought us closer together as a family. So I got my money back with a huge bonus too. :)

@@pishedbloke you are a Dad I was a Dad (now a father) because they grown up now. They are living in a dream. Is my life better? I am not sure. It may be better than today if I’ve stay back in Malaysia. I miss durians. Enjoy your time while the kids are young. Today I still wish they never grow old.

As a younger man I was studying in Scotland and I didn't want to leave after I graduated because I grew to love the country. It was a time of personal revelation and finding out who I was, so naturally I associated my newfound life with the place I was in. But gradually I discovered that friends and family were what made a place feel like home. I eventually came back to Malaysia and started a new life here till today. But having these experiences in foreign countries is important so we can compare what works and what doesn't. Exposure to different cultures makes us think about our habits and why we act a certain way, and what a foreigner might think from their point of view. That's why travel, not just sight seeing, is important for us to open our eyes to the world. It makes us more understanding and open to different ideas and ways of life. That's what I always look for... not necessarily agreeing, but the ability to accept, will be key to a more harmonious society.

What bullshit are you spreading? If you are a Londoner, get out of NZ. NZ don't need people like you to spread falsehoods about the country.

In Australia the country do not discriminate you. The people "yes." I discriminate them too. Do you see a Malaysian/Chinese restaurant in Australia hiring a white man as a Chef? Our perception whites don't know how to use a Wok.

I guess life is not always greener on the other side bro. But what I bring back from these experiences is how it feels like to be a stranger in a strange land. And how we should treat people and migrants who come to our country... as I was once in their shoes too. People just want to work and earn a living and making a better life for their children. And they deserve the chance to do it without prejudice.

Thanks so much. This is one of the longest videos and monologue I have done... there's still a lot I didn't talk about and some stories of what happened, but maybe another time. LOL

You are welcome... I hope it helps people who want an honest perspective on migration ,especially in latter years.

That's not how private migration works. How would a person apply for a job from overseas get a job, if he wasn't even given the time of day when he was already in the country? If you get a job overseas because the company hired you here, that's a different story. I got offered a job in Australia after doing a project there for 3 months but I wasn't married or looking to move at that time. I don't think it is unwise.. it is a risk for sure, but I don't mind trying anything. If I waited for everything to fall in place before moving, I would never have left in the first place.

@@pishedbloke What is done cannot be undone. Move forward bro.

Thank you sis... God Bless you too.

Thank you so much.... yeah I have tons of friends and family who moved and love their new life! My kids loved their life in NZ and often ask if we can go back till today. LOL But daddy is now in his 50's, I told them at least you have a taste of what you might like and find your own way out there one day if that is what you really want! For me, it was a nice experience, and also thankfully my boy was given proper care with his health.

Kamsia kamsia... yes we must always be grateful for all we receive. Good or bad, it is the path we have chosen and we learn from experiences! Thanks for watching my videos!!!

Hahaha thank you so much... life is great when we are with family, no matter where we are!!!

My family is my home bro!!! I will love it anywhere as long as my family is near.

Hope he has the guts to give up the family PR in New Zealand.

@@talk2stop No he shouldn't. When the children are bigger, he can move to NZ again.

@ Most Malaysian migrants to NZ or Australia are for their kids. Once the kids have grown up it doesn’t matter then. Take my word, I do it for my kids again and again. Unless you are not old enough to know.

Thank you!!! Life is always a journey! Enjoy what we have always.

@@talk2stop is debatable depending on the circumstances of the individual. bro. You would be surprised at my age if I told you so. I am a Malaysian having 10 grandchildren living in NZ

Thank you!!!!

Thanks so much. I try to be frank in the videos and to give my honest opinions.

You know what is funny, we didn't really have time to tour around the country during the 6 months there. I have never even been to see the Hobbit place in the south island. LOL But Auckland is a nice city, it is clean but quite expensive. Living in the community is what makes it a home, and we found many new friends while living there!

@@pishedbloke Aiyo! Its only a 2 hour drive to Hobbiton from Auckland lor.

@pishedbloke the more reason for you to bring us there...one fine day...

It was actually quite OK, but we had to make a calculated decision on what would be best in the next 2 years. Being away from my immediate family was toughest, with what we went through with the baby etc. made me realize how much we need support. Life is great, as long as I have my wife and kids with me, we can go though anything. :)

Thanks so much.. yay! Hope we get to 10K one day

Thank you.... I hope my sharing can help people to know what to expect when moving! We had a plan but it doesn't always work out the way we want it. But my son got the care he needed, something we never expected, and that alone made the whole experience worth it.

@@pishedbloke Do you know Isaac Is now an NZ citizen by birth? He has until he reaches 16 years of age to decide whether he wishes to be an NZ citizen?

@@seapmco I am not very sure, NZ is not one of the countries which acknowledges citizenship by birth in the country, as far as I know.

@@pishedbloke it is. I have friends who left NZ with the children when they were young and came back before they reaches 16 to enjoy the free education as provided for by law. It would cost between RM500,000 to RM1M to have your child study in NZ Universities.

Thanks so much for your support... I will try my best!

Thank you thank you... slowly but surely!

Thank you very much for the kind words and encouragement! I will try my best!

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​@@pishedbloke just to let you know. You look and sound great in videos with a positive Penang lang attitude. Your wife and kids exuberate great family vibes. Thumbs up. 👍