Watch the video where Mr.Henderson debunks common misconceptions about Muslim countries and shares the vibrant realities he's experienced there: th-cam.com/video/FEmfUPJI2is/w-d-xo.html
It's not the Muslim country that's the problem. It's the Malaysian constitution that is purely apartheid and based on racial discrimination that stained Malaysia.
People are indeed very nice, I also like that people don´t talk too loud. You can comfortably sit at a foodcourt and not have to listen to someone talking about their personal problems/opinions that they really should keep to themselves.
Wow I find my experience to be completely opposite. I experienced an incredible amount of sexism and racism here. A lot of men are also aggressively mean and mock me for having a deeper voice as a woman.
No issues ya but I just don’t dig the local culture. Overall missing culture. It’s Too busy, public washroom is disgusting, personal space means nothing, no respect for queues, and so many other similar cultural issues.
@@hiddensoroushwatching in TH-cam more disgusting in your western countries . Every where in the streets those without homes n drug addicts used as their homes. You are so arrogant. Don't think that you are Westerners N look down on us Asians...
@@hiddensoroushIt’s too busy? What did you expect me when you go to a city? Good lord. And I have encountered the worst queue jumpers in Australia and London. And in a crowded areas what type of personal space can you have? If you wanted that you should have just gone to one of the islands. You sound like a pretty awful person to be honest.
I lived in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Absolutely loved it. Dubai is great too. I think it's better to live than vacation. The every day life is great. There's city life, beautiful nature and mountains (there's no mountains in my country). Great food from expensive places to the hole in the wall places. Unfortunately tourists don't know about this. Abu Dhabi has amazing beaches as well and little islands in front of the coast that you can just chill at and have barbecue with friends. I don't think dubai is overrated in the sense that I think that people just don't know where to go or what to do who have just been for a few days or weeks. Quality of life there is so much better than in my own country (Netherlands). Warm countries know better how to relax. In the Netherlands people live for the summer and for the weekends. While in UAE even in the hot summer every day after work we would go out and enjoy ourselves. In the Netherlands its just complaining until spring comes and then still people don't do much during the week. I love staying at home as well but I miss warm countries where people don't just wait for good weather but are outside and enjoying life whenever they can.
Thanks so much for this video. I am moving to KL from the Netherlands with the whole family in 2 months and after watching your video I am even more convinced about the choice I made
Tumpang makan is not advertised , ask around. (Caterers cater to events.)(Tell the restaurant you don't eat 100-year old egg.)(Curry fish head is a delicacy with little to eat(keep this).) The market comes to you in pasar malam and pasar minggu nearest to you , ask around. The sundry and the local wet grocer will deliver for RM 2 maybe 3 per trip, his time bread butter fish mutton rice vegetables lime lemon sugar milk napkins toilet paper oats coffee powder onions spices cooking oil cooking gas and stove repairs. Above and beyond Panda Food , Grab. Country wide , less so in KL city proper(less so in East Malaysia). Hope it helps you to live here.😉👍
@@Privateuser9999 if we are racist surely they will always be troubles among all the races especially in Sarawak Borneo my home town . There are hundreds of Natives Ethnics besides Malay, Chinese, Indians, Sea Dayak,Land Dayak,etc . We are living in Harmony. Why don't you visit our country esp Kuching n mix with the locals 🤔🤔.
I'd have to say I agree. I've lived in KL for about a year as an expat Australian and it's a very livable city. I didn't bother with getting a car, as transport is really cheap and plentiful there. I was fortunate to live in a modern large 3 br apartment right in Sentral. Now I've experienced it, I too will be working on going back and transitioning out of AU and having MYL as my Plan B or C. The locals were nice and friendly and the food choices are amazing. I also found English is widely spoken everywhere, so I had no communication difficulties. And it's so much more cost-effective than SNG.
It’s not just the Expats that praise Kuala Lumpur. There are other experts and other individuals that really love the city. So thank you for going into depth about the city
If you’re a non Muslim living in a Muslim country like Malaysia, you won’t feel and likely won’t experience the real “tragedies” of religious cult of Islam (manipulation, abuse, lies, control etc). But imagine if you were born Muslim (in this case a Malaysian of Malay ethnicity like myself), who’s gone through spiritual awakening and attained level of awareness how religions come into play politically as well as why religions were invented by men (do not confuse religion with spirituality, they aren’t the same), you’ll understand why you simply cannot live in Malaysia. Religion aside, Malaysia as a country is awesome. But sadly the true Malaysian native culture has been replaced with ridiculous religious practices eg. More and more women wearing hijab, rise of obesity (due to completely wrong way of fasting in Ramadan - real statistics demonstrate Malays who are Muslim who are obese and overweight are increasing). In the 90s, only 1 out of 50 students wear hijab in primary schools. And now the ratio is the opposite. Shocking. Those who are religious will obviously disagree with my stance on this because Islam brainwashing is so powerful, Muslims cannot and refuse to see/believe otherwise. Brainwashing is real folks 😎
@@jou3883you’re definitely a liberal who is more of a western way of thinking. Nothing wrong with that until you say your way is the right way, just as much as you hate them saying their way is the right way.
@@jou3883 I am very happy to hear that you speak up your view as a Muslim and this part is actually very true ,"But sadly the true Malaysian native culture has been replaced with ridiculous religious practices eg. More and more women wearing hijab, rise of obesity (due to completely wrong way of fasting in Ramadan - real statistics demonstrate Malays who are Muslim who are obese and overweight are increasing)."
Been in KL for 2 months now. I like that KL is essentially a modern city but still kinda has that old town southeast asian city feel. You´ll have big skyscrapers, 5 star hotels and supercars zooming around but at every corner is a cheap as peanuts foodstall or market where you don´t pay silly prices to get a full meal. Also there´s essentially 3 cultures in one city; Malay, Chinese and Indian, I have never seen diversity like this in a city before.
@@band1t9999 yeah the Bumiputra laws really suck. But regardless, I have been treated well by all 3 ethnic groups, even though I am not white and have very brown skin. The Malaysians are very nice
@semsem4035 An odd and angry reply?? You said you've been there for 8 years, so im asking if you rent where you are living or did you purchase. This is something I'm weighing the pros and cons of.
@Scortd sorry dear I'll answer. I rent here as the minimum purchasing price for foreigners is quite high. I've lived in Petaling Jaya then near the city center of KL. Both have pros and cons, but generally, renting is quite easy and smooth process here.
I was there last year and was delighted by how sweet the people are! And for anyone looking to retire on a fixed income, you can have all the amenities for 1950s prices.
A useful tip if you are in KL: Most of the gardens, parks, forest, art galleries, museums and memorials in KL are free to enter (some of them have entrance fee, but very cheap), so you can save lots of $$$ by visiting those attractions.
One of my favorite countries in the world, something there makes you feel you are welcomed. I am glad to see a westerner highlights how the west is not how it's marketed on mainstream media and organizations Great video
I’m a big fan of KL - great people, very safe, very good value, and just big enough to have plenty going on but not so big it’s overwhelming. Traffic can be bad and the humid climate isn’t particularly to my liking but still I would have no hesitation recommending it. I’d happily relocate there myself if the right opportunity came along.
@@fishing-gardening-travelling with our road and the lack of road law enforcement? The motorist use the bicycle lane so good luck getting home safely 😅
As someone who travels to Asia frequently everything you mention about KL is 100%. A lot of people I know don't pick Malaysia as a HubSpot to visit but once they experience the culture and landscape of the country their perspective changes.
Try to set up to view property with an agent and check out the different areas. Housing prices are ridiculously low. One thing I hadn't seen before is called a 'dual-key' condo where there are two separate living spaces with their own entrance within the same unit. Presumably the smaller one is for live-in help or can be rented out to a single business person. Great for 'optionality', especially for the retired as you age in place and may want an onsite nurse. Also, some of the big condo complexes have an entire level dedicated to businesses like grocery store, hair salon, pharmacy, doctor offices. Very handy in later years to just go down in the elevator for your errands.
@@Neeper78 Don't crank the air cond to 21C or less and your body will adapt to tropical heat faster. Try 25C or more for your comfortable maximum temperature.
so glad to see malaysia being mentioned more. i used to live in the UK and I dont miss it😂 Most locals enjoy living in KL and malaysia in general, the only problem is lower wage for the locals unless youre in IT / Tech sector
That's the reason I don't want to move to Malaysia. I'm a train driver in London and even a Doctors salary in Malaysia couldn't pay me the same. (Surgeon) For now I want to buy properties in Malaysia and visit during the UK winter months.
Local salaries for the well educated in most industries is pretty ok, for local standards. But the majority, especially outside of the main cities, lack the education and well paid jobs aren't around most rural areas of course.
I was in KL during April this year, which is prime burning season for the neighbors to the north (Thailand). There was a mix of sunny and cloudy days, along with some rain, but I never detected the smell of smoke whenever I was outdoors. The humidity is ever present, but it seemed less intense when compared to the times I've spent in the Philippines. KL is a very livable city, and as a westerner (California) I really appreciated the modern conveniences and efficiencies when shopping or getting around the city. Great food options too. Driving on the left hand side of the road in a right hand drive car would take some getting used to.
Oh its there, I love going for a run outdoors and when I go running at night time my throat feels like I have been smoking. You don´t notice it walking around in the day, which is good. But if you ride a motorcycle or exercise intensely outdoors you will feel it. Im currently staying in the Bukit Bintang area its very cental, I understand that the outer suburbs will definitely have better air quality.
Living in downtown KLCC in a high rise condo on a high floor: When I open the curtains in our bedroom in the morning, on a clear day I can see far away to even the mountains surrounding KL. But on most days it is not clear and you can see the pollution and smell it when you step out. It is something to bear in mind when moving here, the air quality in SE Asia is just bad, when compared to Europe. Add to that the brutal hot and humid weather year round and you have the two only cons for living here.
A very fair view of KL. We have travelled there many times. The food and the shopping are a big pull. The reasonably priced accommodation and travel to other parts of SEA is interesting. The big thing downside for us, they've been dragging their feet on the MM2H visa - latest version is the mandatory property purchase (cannot sell for 10 years), no PR.
@@pures1n Not likely. If they wanted to open the program again, they would. There is no political or economic will to do so. We decided to apply to Sarawak.
I’ve been living in KL for 40+ yrs now & have never been so proud & happy after hearing the pros & cons of residing in this city. This video validates the reasons why some expatriates from the West are staying put in KL. Thanks very much.
You're spot on with much of your commentary. Great place to live, so-so place to visit. Two cons you didn't elaborate on: schooling and business networking. These two factors are certainly better serviced in Singapore, though schooling (unless PR or citizen) comes at a significant price. For the pro's do consider this: it's relatively easy to access decision makers in government agencies if you have an issue that doesn't quite fit in to existing boxes. Provided you're acting in good faith and in the general thrust of whatever initiative, discussions on exceptions are doable and decision makers are approachable. KL particularly has the feel of a big village. It's a great place to be.
(International) Schooling in KL is at the same level as in Singapore and at less costs, it's mor a pro for KL, than a con. Business networking in KL is totally different from Singapore. Singapore is far more international, there is hardly any local or domestic business activity, whereas in KL / Malaysia, there are more domestic business activities and opportunities, howver the Bumiputra legislation is a definite hurdle to take, when targeting the governmental relations and opportunities.
Nice thing about living anywhere in Southeast Asia are the cheap and quick flights to all around Asia. You can truly have a weekend escape and be in a totally different world just 3 hours away. Plus KL has all of the Western amenities you want.
@@EGO0808 So I should settle for low quality women + high COL + poor tax treatment of the EU? When I can have all three things in my favor in Southeast Asia or South America. Someone would need to have their head checked if they choose the former
I’m Malaysian now living in Italy. Travelled to many places around the world. I can tell you in all honesty Malaysia is truly a beautiful country in so many ways. ❤ Nothing like it
As a semi-retiring Singaporean visiting KL, first impression is this place feels like the wonderful 90s in Singapore: Cost-friendly, nice people (except the subway staffs), great food. Cons is the traffic, pedestrian walkways.
The US Embassy states Kuala Lumpur has acceptable air quality that may be a moderate concern for those sensitive to air pollution. Sounds like as long as you don’t have asthma or other respiratory problems you’ll be fine. I stayed in Makati in Manila and it was disgusting what I’d blow out of my nose every day.
Yeah there's not much to do in terms of activities but c'mon their malls are amazing! And you got a couple of swimming pools almost in each condo: want to take a break from work? Jump into the elevator and have a nice swim on the recreational floor ❤ The best part, the city doesn't feel overpopulated/crowded! If you get place somewhere not in downtown, you'll get to be the only expat in your neighbourhood 😂 which could be really fun for someone like me 😂 and the FOOD! I used to think I wasn't a foodie at all... and then I spent some time in KL ... well! One more, the city feels super organized, everyone seems to follow rules and not to disturb others which is super nice
this guy is speaking facts, ive been living in KL for more than 3 years and this is the life, been connecting with locals and expats alike, always a charm to meet new people
Thank you. You might also like this article 'The Ultimate Guide to Expat Living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia' nomadcapitalist.com/expat/living-in-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/
Kuala Lumpur is a flashy and vibrant hub which is enticing to lots of investors and digital nomads. Affordability and balmy weather year round are unbeatable advantages.
Hi! Anticipating a Malaysian visit early '25, to compliment my Thailand adventure. I must say, in my research, there exists a different dynamic of cons that others have experienced in Malaysia I hope to not encounter. Speaking of Phoenix, I lived there as well, & often wonder where else in our world might a Sedona-esque ( nature/ vortex energy) place might be. That's my cup of tea😊
@@magnolya8 Nice to hear there are others out there like me. I too am looking for a place like that. I love Sedona but I live in my car because I refuse to slave to pay for housing after 20 years being a NYC homeowner and getting nowhere with that American Dream….I’m thinking Egypt might be more affordable…
KL is like Phoenix, AZ. I have never heard this comparison before and I'm all for it. The only places to go sightseeing are like Batu Caves, Petaling Street, The Twin Towers, maybe you might go see the National Museum, maybe you might go to the National Monument, maybe the Jamek Mosque, but that's it. It's mostly restaurants, cafes, and shopping malls.
Malaysia is among the top 10 for retirement in 2024. The best in Asia among only South american & European countries. Selected by the Retirement index.
I'm an American who has lived in Busan, South Korea for 11 years now. We are looking into KL for a possible place to retire (my wife is Korean). Thanks for the informative video. Busan is great, but things get pricey sometimes. Even though I love Korea, the pollution is definitely a huge negative.
I just looked it up, I wish I was nomad wealthy, but living overseas has allowed me to save a lot of money while still making a very decent western salary. With this I can invest so much more of my money and it grows much faster. BTW for anyone reading the visa is about $220 a year and the requirements as a digital nomad are pretty low.
I loved KL when I visited for 3 weeks last year, for many of the reasons that Andrew listed here. Am currently awaiting a decision on my digital nomad visa, so that I can "try it out" for a year.
I lived in KL for almost 8 years, and it was still missing. We moved back to the EU in 2021, but I want to go back soon. It is much better than European cities.
Hello, Thanks to you, I have learned many untold truths and exposed lies about various countries. Thank you very much. I thought it would be great if you, along with other nomad capitalists, could prepare a rival list of the most livable countries to those biased publications like The Economist that claim Vienna is very livable. I am sure that many people would follow this list and follow you. I love you and your publications.
For muslim experts,malaysian banking also provide islamic banking and i see some non muslim also taking islamic banking as their product and services.malaysia also listed 3rd largest islamic finance in world if i not mistaken
Indeed, being non-muslim, I hold several Islamic bank accounts here, even with international banks like HSBC and OCBC it is just another product to consider.
Interesting take on things; something to think about. BTW, it's not "what 'impact' does that have?" but "what _effect/influence_ does that have?" Also, timezones are offset from UTC, not GMT (which itself is a time zone), so it's UTC+8, not "GMT+8".
I've lived in both Dubai and KL, the last one already for 10 years. Both are great, I would say the greenery is a plus here (grey, hazy summer in Dubai kinda sucks), but it is easier to socialise and make friends in Dubai.
@@pkmuhammedhisan From TH-cam video, Muslim familIes who had lived in Dubai and KL would usually choose KL. Main reason is cheaper cost of living in KL. But if you need business network, Dubai is a better option. But then you can always travel to Singapore or Bangkok to get more business connection.
Lived for a while in Dubai and now since 6 years in KL. Would never ever go back to Dubai. Incomparable, Dubai is nothing more than an artificial place with malls and desert, whereas KL is in Malaysia and SE Asia with so much more diversity and the people are a zillion times more hospitable than the Arabs in Dubai. No brainer really.
Spent about 3 weeks in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore back in 2017 during my MBA program for the University of Arizona-Eller. It was an amazing experience, and I agree KL is a very livable city and always struck me as having a good vibe. Great food, almost had a western feel with all the cars, restaurants, and other amenities. I definitely think it's worth checking out if you are thinking of moving to Asia.
Realistically, two things that bothered me about KL / Asia in general that I couldn’t shake off 1) looked at $1-1.5m houses in KL and they looked pretty shoddy in terms of architecture, ie. worse than American McMansions - they didn’t even have the most basic hvac systems, but rather cheap air conditioners bolted to the walls. What’s the deal here? 2) countless citations of food poisoning / mercury poisoning and expected short health spans of East Asians due to pollution and polluted food. I find it difficult enough to eat healthy in the US; in Asia it’s 10x worse unless you really vet your groceries and restaurants
As an expat living in SE Asia, personally I do not socialize with expats, all of my friends are locals. Asia as been my home for the vast majority of my adult life considering I'm almost 70. The one place that I am considering purchasing property in is Malaysia and Cambodia. Looked at Thailand but they are in a housing bubble much like HK was in the late 90's and early 2000's. Malaysia and Cambodia are the best property deals in Asia. Vietnam is starting to open up but has quite a wase to go before it reaches a good potential.
Purchasing property for investment is still a definite NO-go,as returns here are way below par. However purchasing property to live (and retire) is well within reasonable boundaries and doable.
I love KL and it’s a very interesting video. The fact everyone speaks English is great and the food is amazing. also some people describe themselves as expat and others might call them immigrants. It’s funny how that works.
Hi, if i'm Westerners i will work digitally or remotely, earn income in dollar or any other currency but will live in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. If you earn USD4k monthly income you can have decent live style in KL. Nice condo in nice neibourghood. Good car, nice meals without need to budget. Even short holiday around Malaysia without to concern of short of money. You still can buy thing without worry. Your kid will have international school.
Hello, Great video ! Do you know a SIM CARD/carrier that can be used in Malasya and Singapore ? Thank you very much for your help. Keep the great job !
Recently, my city of Christchurch, NZ was self-reported as the happiest city in the world. And at the same time, it seems that 75% of all residents consume marijuana regularly: one of the highest rates in the world. I think we can safely say that there is some causation and co-relation between these two things.
I hope when folks think about Kuala Lumpur, they also think about the other places up and down the North-South Highway, like Malacca or Johor in the south. Johor has the advantage of being next to Singapore. Malacca is more laid back. To the north you have Ipoh and Penang. If costs are a concern, these three towns have the potential-they have all the facilities you can still get things done, so do you really need an ultra urban environment like KL?
You mentioned costs in the one to three thousand dollar range towards the end of your talk. What time period/s are you equating the costs to? Weekly, monthly, annually?
I'm going to retire in the next few years ,looking for the best place to live in Asia for golf . I'm sure this has to be a big question with your clients would you please do a video on country clubs n Asia,,, Thanks a future client!
I’m Malaysian who’s lived in North America and Northern Europe most of my adult life. I have visited a lot of cities in those regions. I love them all. But for an easy, chilled and a bit of a humid but still very comfy life, KL is just such good value for money. I’d just rent instead of buying because there’s always something newer and better they’re building. There no significant price appreciation in real estate so why not move when you want something different!
I recently visiting malaysia and i live in a third world country we are really far away from malaysia i loved the country as a muslim too i wanna go live there as digital nomad i will be getting my bachelor's degree in may 2025 what do you guys advise me to do
I like a lot of what you mention about KL. I certainly agree that the people are wonderful and that there are a lot of varied food options. Though it's nice to be able to buy the goods I need, I do not see shopping malls as a destination for spending time. The two biggest factors in making KL a place where I would not live are the climate [heat and humidity] and the lack of cultural options [museums, theater, music].
Thank you for your comment and for sharing your thoughts about KL. We offer an on-the-ground look at life in the city in our Live Like a King in Kuala Lumpur episode. Yes, we highlight some shopping options, but there is far more to the city than that. You can view the episode here: th-cam.com/video/hGvgJ1FYUlY/w-d-xo.html
From google. 1 Effective from 1 January 2022, generally, all types of foreign income received in Malaysia by a resident is subject to tax.Jun 20, 2567 BE. Is this true or not.
Half Malay/Kiwi here - I do like KL, but compared to BKK idk, it's missing something. Besides the obvious. I love the food/shopping/accomodation/affordability of KL...the weather is boring for the most part which i like. Malaysia now though is noticeably cheaper than Thailand, probably the weak currency. agree with most things in the video. Travel connections excellent...
My wife and I fell in love with Singapore on a recent honeymoon which included Vietnam and Bali. I think we’re going to have to try KL next as it sounds like it has many of the qualities away from the sky high cost of living.
Malaysia is a truly beautiful country with lovely people. Kl is a city that is big but doesn't feel overcrowded like Bangkok. In Bangkok there is more to do and more entertainment. Kl is a great place to live and an excellent base for the rest of Asia. Air pollution in Kl was not nearly as bad as in Bangkok where I walked with a mask. you have to get used to the degree of humidity. The homes are available for every category and often have a swimming pool and gym in the accommodation. In Kl there are so many shopping malls per mile that I wonder how I can earn money there. There is one thing I really don't like in Kl. And that is that as a pedestrian you are not guaranteed your life. You have to run for your life when you cross the road as no one will stop for you, not even on the zebra path. the dating scene is not that good in Kl for singles. But all in all, I would definitely choose Kl to live because it has a good average.
Thank you for being such a positive spokesperson for our country. I just want to add. This is not the country for "passport bros"... You know what kind of person I'm talking about. There's other SEA countries that are more than willing to take them in.
If you spend 90 days or more in Malaysia long term, you are a tax resident and worldwide income is taxable according to two reputable accounting firms PWC and KMPG, also HSBC. If you see this, please tell me where they are wrong. I don’t want to limit myself to 89 days somewhere.
I believe you do become a tax resident, but you can claim the FEIE (Foreign Earnied Income Exclusion) to reduce your federal income tax liability (I am assuming you're a US citizen). The new MM2H programs also do not tax foreign sourced income from what I have read, so that could be a good structure
@@pthenq Thank you. I will be researching but I did not see where MM2H did not tax foreign income. I was more interested in the PVIP, as it does not have a stay requirement or the new property requirement.
@@copaul71 I think they don´t want skyrocketing property prices like they have in europe at the moment. Either buy in at a high end property or accept the fact that you will pay tax as an EMPLOYEE of a foreign company. By the way Andrew explains it, you either run your own company or prepare to pay tax.
@@MrSilverfish12 Thanks for the reply. I guess we each have our own interpretation of what the failed projects they are pushing on folks are. I do not see them as high end. I’ll continue to watch his videos on the topic and do my own research. I think he skims over the topic of tax residency. He does not live there full time but for someone that wants to, my understanding is different than what he puts forward. My understanding is all income brought in to the country would be taxed, topping off at 30%. He is not offing tax advice, but he could be a little more transparent or explain this fully. Best case scenario is they do not put in to practice the changes. Best case scenario on the MM2H was the top level was to include PR. It does not. Track record is not solid with the Government there. Would rather he be more transparent about all that.
@@copaul71 I understand. But from what I am hearing from NC the reason the MM2H is so attractive to expats is that they DON´T tax foreign income, only income you earn within Malaysia. The only other option is the digital nomad visa which would require that you pay tax to your home country and if its less then Malaysia then I think you pay the difference. With the 90 day rule, I´m not saying nothing will happen to you, but it is very difficult to enforce this because it requires Malaysia to have an extensive tie to your home country for them to actually come after you for tax. You are either denied entry if you do a visa run or deported if you overstay. In my unprofessional opinion, it is highly unlikely they will come after your worldwide income unless you are so blatant with visa runs, one visa run max should be fine. If you want to stay longer than that, then yes get a long term visa.
Pls add this... In Malaysia we have too many holidays, and when on holidays like Hari Raya, Chinese new year or any big holidays here, we all tend to go back to our village, so what is left is, foreigners workers like banglades, indonesian, myamar and others would flock on kuala lumpur, klcc mainly.. So, tourist that not known better always mistaken us.. the citizen of Malaysia with them, their behaviours are rude, and so on.. staring at the tourist girls, spat on the pavement.. and so on... So pls beware and pls research before you came
I have been happily living in Thailand for decades, but am now waiting to see how the tax changes and proposed tax changes shake out in Thailand. As an options trader, I could easily move to K.L. or Penang. The major disadvantage being the additional hour of time difference, meaning that the US markets would open at 21:30 or 22:30hrs.
Watch the video where Mr.Henderson debunks common misconceptions about Muslim countries and shares the vibrant realities he's experienced there: th-cam.com/video/FEmfUPJI2is/w-d-xo.html
Still waitting for pros and cons of thailand
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It's not the Muslim country that's the problem. It's the Malaysian constitution that is purely apartheid and based on racial discrimination that stained Malaysia.
It's possible to get good, cheap condos here in Manila if you know the market well.
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Apartheid my S, u fool @@A5un
@@ReverendDr.Thomas
How much is a 3 bedrooms, 2 baths about 1200 sqft - 1500 sqft condo there?
Going to KL really changed my perspective about Western cities being the best ones.
What I loved about KL was people. Everyone's very nice.
TQVM 4 liking KL 🇲🇾. Appreciate your view 🥰👍🏾
People are indeed very nice, I also like that people don´t talk too loud. You can comfortably sit at a foodcourt and not have to listen to someone talking about their personal problems/opinions that they really should keep to themselves.
@@MrSilverfish12I'm in Vietnam and people are LOUD
Wow I find my experience to be completely opposite. I experienced an incredible amount of sexism and racism here. A lot of men are also aggressively mean and mock me for having a deeper voice as a woman.
@@lornaeatscake well, he's white and I'm white so they must treat us differently
I am a single western woman. I travelled to KL and Malaysia/ Indonesia independently. No issues at all.
No issues ya but I just don’t dig the local culture. Overall missing culture. It’s Too busy, public washroom is disgusting, personal space means nothing, no respect for queues, and so many other similar cultural issues.
@@hiddensoroush So same thing as London and NYC. Gotcha. 🤣
@@hiddensoroushwatching in TH-cam more disgusting in your western countries . Every where in the streets those without homes n drug addicts used as their homes. You are so arrogant. Don't think that you are Westerners N look down on us Asians...
I would Malaysia. I wouldn't Indonesia. The ranking is right on this one.
@@hiddensoroushIt’s too busy? What did you expect me when you go to a city? Good lord. And I have encountered the worst queue jumpers in Australia and London. And in a crowded areas what type of personal space can you have? If you wanted that you should have just gone to one of the islands. You sound like a pretty awful person to be honest.
I've done both Dubai and KL. KL is underrated, and Dubai way over rated
Why?
I lived in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Absolutely loved it. Dubai is great too. I think it's better to live than vacation. The every day life is great. There's city life, beautiful nature and mountains (there's no mountains in my country). Great food from expensive places to the hole in the wall places. Unfortunately tourists don't know about this. Abu Dhabi has amazing beaches as well and little islands in front of the coast that you can just chill at and have barbecue with friends. I don't think dubai is overrated in the sense that I think that people just don't know where to go or what to do who have just been for a few days or weeks. Quality of life there is so much better than in my own country (Netherlands). Warm countries know better how to relax. In the Netherlands people live for the summer and for the weekends. While in UAE even in the hot summer every day after work we would go out and enjoy ourselves. In the Netherlands its just complaining until spring comes and then still people don't do much during the week. I love staying at home as well but I miss warm countries where people don't just wait for good weather but are outside and enjoying life whenever they can.
@@glori3051nah Arabs can’t beat Malaysian’s mentality. Arabs have a long way to go. If you think luxury is the way of life, then you’re delulu.
I live in Dubai, I'm going to KL for the first time in 5 days, for a month
The main reason for me not going to Dubai is too many Arabs.
After spending two months in Kuala Lumpur, I can definitely say the pro's outweigh the negative. I'll be back again!
Thanks so much for this video. I am moving to KL from the Netherlands with the whole family in 2 months and after watching your video I am even more convinced about the choice I made
KL is one of my favorite destinations. Day and night its an exciting place. low crime, fun, great food.
TQVM 4 liking KL 🇲🇾. Appreciate it 🥰👍🏾
How is the humidity?
@@tiyes94 mid day is hot but overall KL was not as bad as Thailand
@@SahifulTajuddin I love it
I’m in Penang island right now
@@RetireandGo tq Mr Gi Joe retired
As a Canadian I consider Malaysia the best country to live in the world. Food, people, culture… all is perfect for me ❤🇲🇾
Tumpang makan is not advertised , ask around. (Caterers cater to events.)(Tell the restaurant you don't eat 100-year old egg.)(Curry fish head is a delicacy with little to eat(keep this).) The market comes to you in pasar malam and pasar minggu nearest to you , ask around. The sundry and the local wet grocer will deliver for RM 2 maybe 3 per trip, his time bread butter fish mutton rice vegetables lime lemon sugar milk napkins toilet paper oats coffee powder onions spices cooking oil cooking gas and stove repairs. Above and beyond Panda Food , Grab. Country wide , less so in KL city proper(less so in East Malaysia). Hope it helps you to live here.😉👍
@@Privateuser9999 if we are racist surely they will always be troubles among all the races especially in Sarawak Borneo my home town . There are hundreds of Natives Ethnics besides Malay, Chinese, Indians, Sea Dayak,Land Dayak,etc . We are living in Harmony. Why don't you visit our country esp Kuching n mix with the locals 🤔🤔.
I have seen racism as a malay but the racist get shot down quickly by hundreds of other malays we dont tolerate rasicm.@@margaretekalaiabdullah8745
@@Privateuser9999migrate to other country to satisfied you.....
It's just all seed oils 🤮
I like KL. I make the trip at least once a month from Saigon and find it a nice place to visit and yearly med exam. Sorry, Bangkok, I go to KL now!
TQVM 4 liking KL 🇲🇾. Appreciate it 🥰👍🏾
Same. Bangkok is for the tourists and the expats normies. The real deal is in KL.
I'd have to say I agree. I've lived in KL for about a year as an expat Australian and it's a very livable city. I didn't bother with getting a car, as transport is really cheap and plentiful there. I was fortunate to live in a modern large 3 br apartment right in Sentral. Now I've experienced it, I too will be working on going back and transitioning out of AU and having MYL as my Plan B or C. The locals were nice and friendly and the food choices are amazing. I also found English is widely spoken everywhere, so I had no communication difficulties. And it's so much more cost-effective than SNG.
It’s not just the Expats that praise Kuala Lumpur. There are other experts and other individuals that really love the city. So thank you for going into depth about the city
If you’re a non Muslim living in a Muslim country like Malaysia, you won’t feel and likely won’t experience the real “tragedies” of religious cult of Islam (manipulation, abuse, lies, control etc). But imagine if you were born Muslim (in this case a Malaysian of Malay ethnicity like myself), who’s gone through spiritual awakening and attained level of awareness how religions come into play politically as well as why religions were invented by men (do not confuse religion with spirituality, they aren’t the same), you’ll understand why you simply cannot live in Malaysia. Religion aside, Malaysia as a country is awesome. But sadly the true Malaysian native culture has been replaced with ridiculous religious practices eg. More and more women wearing hijab, rise of obesity (due to completely wrong way of fasting in Ramadan - real statistics demonstrate Malays who are Muslim who are obese and overweight are increasing). In the 90s, only 1 out of 50 students wear hijab in primary schools. And now the ratio is the opposite. Shocking. Those who are religious will obviously disagree with my stance on this because Islam brainwashing is so powerful, Muslims cannot and refuse to see/believe otherwise. Brainwashing is real folks 😎
@@jou3883you’re definitely a liberal who is more of a western way of thinking. Nothing wrong with that until you say your way is the right way, just as much as you hate them saying their way is the right way.
Yes, the friendliest and warmth country!
@@jou3883 I am very happy to hear that you speak up your view as a Muslim and this part is actually very true ,"But sadly the true Malaysian native culture has been replaced with ridiculous religious practices eg. More and more women wearing hijab, rise of obesity (due to completely wrong way of fasting in Ramadan - real statistics demonstrate Malays who are Muslim who are obese and overweight are increasing)."
Been in KL for 2 months now. I like that KL is essentially a modern city but still kinda has that old town southeast asian city feel. You´ll have big skyscrapers, 5 star hotels and supercars zooming around but at every corner is a cheap as peanuts foodstall or market where you don´t pay silly prices to get a full meal. Also there´s essentially 3 cultures in one city; Malay, Chinese and Indian, I have never seen diversity like this in a city before.
Try any number of English cities!
Singapore also have 3 cultures but without racism. Malaysia have racism
@@band1t9999 yeah the Bumiputra laws really suck. But regardless, I have been treated well by all 3 ethnic groups, even though I am not white and have very brown skin. The Malaysians are very nice
@@MrSilverfish12 where are you from ?
@@band1t9999 I am Fijian but often mistaken as an African due to my very brown skin. Some Malays think Im Indian Malay lol
I am a Malaysian, used to nomad throughout the Americas and Europe. Yeah KL is pretty fucking awesome.
Hey @Anonozchong what’s the music scene like?
@@chemonmusic u mean like local music scene or international consert
I like this 🎉KL really Awesome
I like this 🎉KL really Awesome
What’s a good neighborhood or someplace outside kl ?
I have been living and working in this amazing country for more than 8 years and i keep falling in love with it day after day. ❤
Do you rent or own your place?
@Scortd this has nothing to do withv my comment. try asking relevant questions, dear.
@semsem4035 An odd and angry reply?? You said you've been there for 8 years, so im asking if you rent where you are living or did you purchase. This is something I'm weighing the pros and cons of.
@Scortd sorry dear I'll answer. I rent here as the minimum purchasing price for foreigners is quite high. I've lived in Petaling Jaya then near the city center of KL. Both have pros and cons, but generally, renting is quite easy and smooth process here.
@semsem4035 Many thanks.
I was there last year and was delighted by how sweet the people are! And for anyone looking to retire on a fixed income, you can have all the amenities for 1950s prices.
Even with Usd500k, anyone may have a relaxing life with the best medical facilities in Malaysia. Only choose the right location
A useful tip if you are in KL:
Most of the gardens, parks, forest, art galleries, museums and memorials in KL are free to enter (some of them have entrance fee, but very cheap), so you can save lots of $$$ by visiting those attractions.
One of my favorite countries in the world, something there makes you feel you are welcomed. I am glad to see a westerner highlights how the west is not how it's marketed on mainstream media and organizations
Great video
I’m a big fan of KL - great people, very safe, very good value, and just big enough to have plenty going on but not so big it’s overwhelming. Traffic can be bad and the humid climate isn’t particularly to my liking but still I would have no hesitation recommending it. I’d happily relocate there myself if the right opportunity came along.
Do people ride electric bicycles? I ride one in London and it's great.
@@fishing-gardening-travelling with our road and the lack of road law enforcement? The motorist use the bicycle lane so good luck getting home safely 😅
What a wonderful view. It's always good to hear the pros and cons about living in KL, Malaysia, especially when it comes from the Nomad Capitalist.
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@@nomadcapitalist 😀
As someone who travels to Asia frequently everything you mention about KL is 100%. A lot of people I know don't pick Malaysia as a HubSpot to visit but once they experience the culture and landscape of the country their perspective changes.
I’m going there next week to see if it’s a place I could retire in! Can’t wait.
Try to set up to view property with an agent and check out the different areas. Housing prices are ridiculously low. One thing I hadn't seen before is called a 'dual-key' condo where there are two separate living spaces with their own entrance within the same unit. Presumably the smaller one is for live-in help or can be rented out to a single business person. Great for 'optionality', especially for the retired as you age in place and may want an onsite nurse. Also, some of the big condo complexes have an entire level dedicated to businesses like grocery store, hair salon, pharmacy, doctor offices. Very handy in later years to just go down in the elevator for your errands.
Man, after being there, I dunno if I can handle that heat + humidity every day. Awesome city and food though!
If prefer busy cities, go for KL or Penang. But if prefer calm & peace but modern city, go for ipoh.
@@askarsepoi I will check out Ipoh next time. Thanks.
@@Neeper78 Don't crank the air cond to 21C or less and your body will adapt to tropical heat faster. Try 25C or more for your comfortable maximum temperature.
so glad to see malaysia being mentioned more. i used to live in the UK and I dont miss it😂 Most locals enjoy living in KL and malaysia in general, the only problem is lower wage for the locals unless youre in IT / Tech sector
That's the reason I don't want to move to Malaysia. I'm a train driver in London and even a Doctors salary in Malaysia couldn't pay me the same. (Surgeon)
For now I want to buy properties in Malaysia and visit during the UK winter months.
@@fishing-gardening-travellingyeah thats the only thing we have to fix.
Local salaries for the well educated in most industries is pretty ok, for local standards. But the majority, especially outside of the main cities, lack the education and well paid jobs aren't around most rural areas of course.
What's average monthly pay in IT in Malaysia
I was in KL during April this year, which is prime burning season for the neighbors to the north (Thailand). There was a mix of sunny and cloudy days, along with some rain, but I never detected the smell of smoke whenever I was outdoors. The humidity is ever present, but it seemed less intense when compared to the times I've spent in the Philippines. KL is a very livable city, and as a westerner (California) I really appreciated the modern conveniences and efficiencies when shopping or getting around the city. Great food options too. Driving on the left hand side of the road in a right hand drive car would take some getting used to.
Oh its there, I love going for a run outdoors and when I go running at night time my throat feels like I have been smoking. You don´t notice it walking around in the day, which is good. But if you ride a motorcycle or exercise intensely outdoors you will feel it. Im currently staying in the Bukit Bintang area its very cental, I understand that the outer suburbs will definitely have better air quality.
Living in downtown KLCC in a high rise condo on a high floor: When I open the curtains in our bedroom in the morning, on a clear day I can see far away to even the mountains surrounding KL. But on most days it is not clear and you can see the pollution and smell it when you step out. It is something to bear in mind when moving here, the air quality in SE Asia is just bad, when compared to Europe. Add to that the brutal hot and humid weather year round and you have the two only cons for living here.
A very fair view of KL. We have travelled there many times. The food and the shopping are a big pull. The reasonably priced accommodation and travel to other parts of SEA is interesting. The big thing downside for us, they've been dragging their feet on the MM2H visa - latest version is the mandatory property purchase (cannot sell for 10 years), no PR.
Yeah same. Hope they can figure out MM2H soon!
PR for MM2H? Good luck with our gov trying to approve that as that would be a political suicidal move for our current fragile coalitions gov 😅
@@hammerfall6666 like stated, there is no PR eligibility for any of the MM2H programs.
@@pures1n Not likely. If they wanted to open the program again, they would. There is no political or economic will to do so. We decided to apply to Sarawak.
I’ve been living in KL for 40+ yrs now & have never been so proud & happy after hearing the pros & cons of residing in this city. This video validates the reasons why some expatriates from the West are staying put in KL. Thanks very much.
You're spot on with much of your commentary. Great place to live, so-so place to visit. Two cons you didn't elaborate on: schooling and business networking. These two factors are certainly better serviced in Singapore, though schooling (unless PR or citizen) comes at a significant price. For the pro's do consider this: it's relatively easy to access decision makers in government agencies if you have an issue that doesn't quite fit in to existing boxes. Provided you're acting in good faith and in the general thrust of whatever initiative, discussions on exceptions are doable and decision makers are approachable. KL particularly has the feel of a big village. It's a great place to be.
(International) Schooling in KL is at the same level as in Singapore and at less costs, it's mor a pro for KL, than a con. Business networking in KL is totally different from Singapore. Singapore is far more international, there is hardly any local or domestic business activity, whereas in KL / Malaysia, there are more domestic business activities and opportunities, howver the Bumiputra legislation is a definite hurdle to take, when targeting the governmental relations and opportunities.
Nice thing about living anywhere in Southeast Asia are the cheap and quick flights to all around Asia. You can truly have a weekend escape and be in a totally different world just 3 hours away. Plus KL has all of the Western amenities you want.
Same goes for Europe though, it is dirt cheap to fly around Europe with low cost carriers.
Yes, that is so good
@@EGO0808Rampant feminism in Europe
@@wanderingdoc5075 just be a man then.
@@EGO0808 So I should settle for low quality women + high COL + poor tax treatment of the EU? When I can have all three things in my favor in Southeast Asia or South America. Someone would need to have their head checked if they choose the former
Thank you for the video. From Sabah, Malaysia.
I’m Malaysian now living in Italy. Travelled to many places around the world. I can tell you in all honesty Malaysia is truly a beautiful country in so many ways. ❤ Nothing like it
As a semi-retiring Singaporean visiting KL, first impression is this place feels like the wonderful 90s in Singapore: Cost-friendly, nice people (except the subway staffs), great food. Cons is the traffic, pedestrian walkways.
street food is not hygienic
@@azmiadnan2161not hygenic? Go eat lau pa sat, so hygenic meh?
@@unclebarry989 I don't eat street food
@@unclebarry989 bleechhh..yukky
Thank you SIR! You really are honest and helping people!!! Great respect for you!!!!
The US Embassy states Kuala Lumpur has acceptable air quality that may be a moderate concern for those sensitive to air pollution. Sounds like as long as you don’t have asthma or other respiratory problems you’ll be fine. I stayed in Makati in Manila and it was disgusting what I’d blow out of my nose every day.
The only time we Malaysians or singaporeans suffer is when indonesia starts burning their crops
It is only a problem during yearly burning season by Indonesia forest fire. Otherwise, it is fine
Great Job Thanks Malaysia 🇲🇾 is Beautiful
What makes KL cool to live is diversity and it's peaceful people .
Agreed! Diversity and wide variety of food!
So educational!
Yeah there's not much to do in terms of activities but c'mon their malls are amazing! And you got a couple of swimming pools almost in each condo: want to take a break from work? Jump into the elevator and have a nice swim on the recreational floor ❤ The best part, the city doesn't feel overpopulated/crowded! If you get place somewhere not in downtown, you'll get to be the only expat in your neighbourhood 😂 which could be really fun for someone like me 😂 and the FOOD! I used to think I wasn't a foodie at all... and then I spent some time in KL ... well! One more, the city feels super organized, everyone seems to follow rules and not to disturb others which is super nice
this guy is speaking facts, ive been living in KL for more than 3 years and this is the life, been connecting with locals and expats alike, always a charm to meet new people
I think I need to explore KL. Have been living for 14 years in HK and 9 years in Japan.
Malaysia the best country ever!❤
You can go sightseeing ard KL, addy fields, village life in the highlands, indegeneous tribe village, beach all within 45mins to 1½ hrs drive,
A thorough and honest assessment of the country. Thank you for posting!
Thank you. You might also like this article 'The Ultimate Guide to Expat Living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia' nomadcapitalist.com/expat/living-in-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/
Kuala Lumpur is a flashy and vibrant hub which is enticing to lots of investors and digital nomads. Affordability and balmy weather year round are unbeatable advantages.
Hi! Anticipating a Malaysian visit early '25, to compliment my Thailand adventure. I must say, in my research, there exists a different dynamic of cons that others have experienced in Malaysia I hope to not encounter. Speaking of Phoenix, I lived there as well, & often wonder where else in our world might a Sedona-esque ( nature/ vortex energy) place might be. That's my cup of tea😊
Can you expand on the cons ? Thanks.
@@magnolya8 Nice to hear there are others out there like me. I too am looking for a place like that. I love Sedona but I live in my car because I refuse to slave to pay for housing after 20 years being a NYC homeowner and getting nowhere with that American Dream….I’m thinking Egypt might be more affordable…
I'll be staying there for a month this coming December!
KL is like Phoenix, AZ. I have never heard this comparison before and I'm all for it. The only places to go sightseeing are like Batu Caves, Petaling Street, The Twin Towers, maybe you might go see the National Museum, maybe you might go to the National Monument, maybe the Jamek Mosque, but that's it. It's mostly restaurants, cafes, and shopping malls.
Malaysia is among the top 10 for retirement in 2024. The best in Asia among only South american & European countries. Selected by the Retirement index.
I'm an American who has lived in Busan, South Korea for 11 years now. We are looking into KL for a possible place to retire (my wife is Korean). Thanks for the informative video. Busan is great, but things get pricey sometimes. Even though I love Korea, the pollution is definitely a huge negative.
I just looked it up, I wish I was nomad wealthy, but living overseas has allowed me to save a lot of money while still making a very decent western salary. With this I can invest so much more of my money and it grows much faster. BTW for anyone reading the visa is about $220 a year and the requirements as a digital nomad are pretty low.
I loved KL when I visited for 3 weeks last year, for many of the reasons that Andrew listed here. Am currently awaiting a decision on my digital nomad visa, so that I can "try it out" for a year.
Good luck!
@@nomadcapitalist Thank you!
I lived in KL for almost 8 years, and it was still missing. We moved back to the EU in 2021, but I want to go back soon. It is much better than European cities.
Thank you for promoting malaysia. Malaysian Ministry should have endorse your opinion to get more people residing in Malaysia.
Hello, Thanks to you, I have learned many untold truths and exposed lies about various countries. Thank you very much. I thought it would be great if you, along with other nomad capitalists, could prepare a rival list of the most livable countries to those biased publications like The Economist that claim Vienna is very livable. I am sure that many people would follow this list and follow you. I love you and your publications.
Thank you! Here is the video about The World's Most Livable Cities for 2024, hope it helps: th-cam.com/video/4-FIMxK-AkM/w-d-xo.html
What's wrong with Vienna?
Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur sounds like an awesome place. Also not in the major risk zone for global politics.
Yes Possible to purchase 3000 sqft 300msq apartment for USD 300k in Klang Valley Area
Yeah!
For muslim experts,malaysian banking also provide islamic banking and i see some non muslim also taking islamic banking as their product and services.malaysia also listed 3rd largest islamic finance in world if i not mistaken
Banking and finance should not have religious elements in them.
@@al16899 Too bad, no one cares about your Western mentality here.
@@al16899 we dont practice loan interest in our lifestyle therefore need non riba' business
How does Islamic banking work if interest is haram?
Indeed, being non-muslim, I hold several Islamic bank accounts here, even with international banks like HSBC and OCBC it is just another product to consider.
I like KL❤
Interesting take on things; something to think about. BTW, it's not "what 'impact' does that have?" but "what _effect/influence_ does that have?" Also, timezones are offset from UTC, not GMT (which itself is a time zone), so it's UTC+8, not "GMT+8".
30 years later many will know Andrew was right about Malaysia
I've lived in both Dubai and KL, the last one already for 10 years. Both are great, I would say the greenery is a plus here (grey, hazy summer in Dubai kinda sucks), but it is easier to socialise and make friends in Dubai.
Will be there in a month time, looking forward, my second time visiting
Hope you have had a wonderful time in Malaysia!
@ I am actually trying to move to Malaysia. It's a very nice country
Im still deciding whether to take the Dubai Golden Visa or the Malaysian MM2H
Try it out. Stay a month in Dubai and a month in KL. Check out which one suits your business needs, family needs etc.
@@tg988 what do you recommend..? Have you been both these places..?
@@pkmuhammedhisan From TH-cam video, Muslim familIes who had lived in Dubai and KL would usually choose KL. Main reason is cheaper cost of living in KL. But if you need business network, Dubai is a better option. But then you can always travel to Singapore or Bangkok to get more business connection.
Lived for a while in Dubai and now since 6 years in KL. Would never ever go back to Dubai. Incomparable, Dubai is nothing more than an artificial place with malls and desert, whereas KL is in Malaysia and SE Asia with so much more diversity and the people are a zillion times more hospitable than the Arabs in Dubai. No brainer really.
@@EGO0808 Thank you for your input..this will help me make my decision easier
Spent about 3 weeks in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore back in 2017 during my MBA program for the University of Arizona-Eller. It was an amazing experience, and I agree KL is a very livable city and always struck me as having a good vibe. Great food, almost had a western feel with all the cars, restaurants, and other amenities. I definitely think it's worth checking out if you are thinking of moving to Asia.
The subburbs are cool though you get generally friendly neighbours
Realistically, two things that bothered me about KL / Asia in general that I couldn’t shake off 1) looked at $1-1.5m houses in KL and they looked pretty shoddy in terms of architecture, ie. worse than American McMansions - they didn’t even have the most basic hvac systems, but rather cheap air conditioners bolted to the walls. What’s the deal here? 2) countless citations of food poisoning / mercury poisoning and expected short health spans of East Asians due to pollution and polluted food. I find it difficult enough to eat healthy in the US; in Asia it’s 10x worse unless you really vet your groceries and restaurants
As an expat living in SE Asia, personally I do not socialize with expats, all of my friends are locals. Asia as been my home for the vast majority of my adult life considering I'm almost 70. The one place that I am considering purchasing property in is Malaysia and Cambodia. Looked at Thailand but they are in a housing bubble much like HK was in the late 90's and early 2000's. Malaysia and Cambodia are the best property deals in Asia. Vietnam is starting to open up but has quite a wase to go before it reaches a good potential.
Purchasing property for investment is still a definite NO-go,as returns here are way below par. However purchasing property to live (and retire) is well within reasonable boundaries and doable.
You can't own property in Cambodia unless you're Cambodian
Thanks Andrew
I love KL and it’s a very interesting video.
The fact everyone speaks English is great and the food is amazing.
also some people describe themselves as expat and others might call them immigrants. It’s funny how that works.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Kuala Lumpur is indeed a fantastic place with amazing food and culture.
Hi, if i'm Westerners i will work digitally or remotely, earn income in dollar or any other currency but will live in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. If you earn USD4k monthly income you can have decent live style in KL. Nice condo in nice neibourghood. Good car, nice meals without need to budget. Even short holiday around Malaysia without to concern of short of money. You still can buy thing without worry. Your kid will have international school.
Hello,
Great video !
Do you know a SIM CARD/carrier that can be used in Malasya and Singapore ?
Thank you very much for your help.
Keep the great job !
Recently, my city of Christchurch, NZ was self-reported as the happiest city in the world.
And at the same time, it seems that 75% of all residents consume marijuana regularly: one of the highest rates in the world.
I think we can safely say that there is some causation and co-relation between these two things.
Seen AirAsia planes here in LAX.
Great balanced insightful ❤
I hope when folks think about Kuala Lumpur, they also think about the other places up and down the North-South Highway, like Malacca or Johor in the south. Johor has the advantage of being next to Singapore. Malacca is more laid back. To the north you have Ipoh and Penang. If costs are a concern, these three towns have the potential-they have all the facilities you can still get things done, so do you really need an ultra urban environment like KL?
You mentioned costs in the one to three thousand dollar range towards the end of your talk. What time period/s are you equating the costs to? Weekly, monthly, annually?
I'm going to retire in the next few years ,looking for the best place to live in Asia for golf . I'm sure this has to be a big question with your clients would you please do a video on country clubs n Asia,,, Thanks a future client!
Great balanced insight.
Malaysia is a great place to stay, i visit on a regular basis. If you stay in small cities like Melaka you can really enjoy very cheap living.
Have the changes to the territorial system that were planned for 2026 been postponed/cancelled? Anywhere I can read up on this?
Thank you, Andrew. Just hope this gem doesn't become Californicated and thus affordable only to the wealthy elite.
I’m Malaysian who’s lived in North America and Northern Europe most of my adult life. I have visited a lot of cities in those regions. I love them all. But for an easy, chilled and a bit of a humid but still very comfy life, KL is just such good value for money.
I’d just rent instead of buying because there’s always something newer and better they’re building. There no significant price appreciation in real estate so why not move when you want something different!
Singapore is great to visit, almost magical. KL is good to live in.
Have you seen our recent episode of Live Like a King Kuala Lumpur? th-cam.com/video/hGvgJ1FYUlY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=EbYce2L95gwSLUdi
I'm Sri Lankan but I love Malaysia
I recently visiting malaysia and i live in a third world country we are really far away from malaysia i loved the country as a muslim too i wanna go live there as digital nomad i will be getting my bachelor's degree in may 2025 what do you guys advise me to do
I like a lot of what you mention about KL. I certainly agree that the people are wonderful and that there are a lot of varied food options. Though it's nice to be able to buy the goods I need, I do not see shopping malls as a destination for spending time. The two biggest factors in making KL a place where I would not live are the climate [heat and humidity] and the lack of cultural options [museums, theater, music].
Thank you for your comment and for sharing your thoughts about KL. We offer an on-the-ground look at life in the city in our Live Like a King in Kuala Lumpur episode. Yes, we highlight some shopping options, but there is far more to the city than that. You can view the episode here: th-cam.com/video/hGvgJ1FYUlY/w-d-xo.html
From google. 1 Effective from 1 January 2022, generally, all types of foreign income received in Malaysia by a resident is subject to tax.Jun 20, 2567 BE. Is this true or not.
Half Malay/Kiwi here - I do like KL, but compared to BKK idk, it's missing something. Besides the obvious. I love the food/shopping/accomodation/affordability of KL...the weather is boring for the most part which i like. Malaysia now though is noticeably cheaper than Thailand, probably the weak currency. agree with most things in the video. Travel connections excellent...
Which neighbourhood do you live in?
As an indonesian, if you think Malaysia’s trash is a problem, come to Indonesia 😂
My wife and I fell in love with Singapore on a recent honeymoon which included Vietnam and Bali. I think we’re going to have to try KL next as it sounds like it has many of the qualities away from the sky high cost of living.
Which report? Curious what was number 1 and 2?
Malaysia is a truly beautiful country with lovely people. Kl is a city that is big but doesn't feel overcrowded like Bangkok. In Bangkok there is more to do and more entertainment. Kl is a great place to live and an excellent base for the rest of Asia. Air pollution in Kl was not nearly as bad as in Bangkok where I walked with a mask. you have to get used to the degree of humidity. The homes are available for every category and often have a swimming pool and gym in the accommodation. In Kl there are so many shopping malls per mile that I wonder how I can earn money there. There is one thing I really don't like in Kl. And that is that as a pedestrian you are not guaranteed your life. You have to run for your life when you cross the road as no one will stop for you, not even on the zebra path. the dating scene is not that good in Kl for singles. But all in all, I would definitely choose Kl to live because it has a good average.
When you cross the road, you need to use the magic sign by your hand to show "stop" so that car will stop for you to cross.
What is the most leafy area to live in KL?
@@gothops2632 search expat areas KL then go and walk - plenty of green areas in KL. up market areas at reasonable prices.
Can you include a link to the list you’re referencing in this video?
Great City!
Thank you for being such a positive spokesperson for our country. I just want to add. This is not the country for "passport bros"... You know what kind of person I'm talking about. There's other SEA countries that are more than willing to take them in.
thank you Andy🙏.. and a hidden gem 😊
If you spend 90 days or more in Malaysia long term, you are a tax resident and worldwide income is taxable according to two reputable accounting firms PWC and KMPG, also HSBC. If you see this, please tell me where they are wrong. I don’t want to limit myself to 89 days somewhere.
I believe you do become a tax resident, but you can claim the FEIE (Foreign Earnied Income Exclusion) to reduce your federal income tax liability (I am assuming you're a US citizen).
The new MM2H programs also do not tax foreign sourced income from what I have read, so that could be a good structure
@@pthenq Thank you. I will be researching but I did not see where MM2H did not tax foreign income. I was more interested in the PVIP, as it does not have a stay requirement or the new property requirement.
@@copaul71 I think they don´t want skyrocketing property prices like they have in europe at the moment. Either buy in at a high end property or accept the fact that you will pay tax as an EMPLOYEE of a foreign company. By the way Andrew explains it, you either run your own company or prepare to pay tax.
@@MrSilverfish12 Thanks for the reply. I guess we each have our own interpretation of what the failed projects they are pushing on folks are. I do not see them as high end. I’ll continue to watch his videos on the topic and do my own research. I think he skims over the topic of tax residency. He does not live there full time but for someone that wants to, my understanding is different than what he puts forward. My understanding is all income brought in to the country would be taxed, topping off at 30%. He is not offing tax advice, but he could be a little more transparent or explain this fully. Best case scenario is they do not put in to practice the changes. Best case scenario on the MM2H was the top level was to include PR. It does not. Track record is not solid with the Government there. Would rather he be more transparent about all that.
@@copaul71 I understand. But from what I am hearing from NC the reason the MM2H is so attractive to expats is that they DON´T tax foreign income, only income you earn within Malaysia. The only other option is the digital nomad visa which would require that you pay tax to your home country and if its less then Malaysia then I think you pay the difference. With the 90 day rule, I´m not saying nothing will happen to you, but it is very difficult to enforce this because it requires Malaysia to have an extensive tie to your home country for them to actually come after you for tax. You are either denied entry if you do a visa run or deported if you overstay. In my unprofessional opinion, it is highly unlikely they will come after your worldwide income unless you are so blatant with visa runs, one visa run max should be fine. If you want to stay longer than that, then yes get a long term visa.
12:11 no dating? This is what all fathers dream of for their teenage daughters
😂😂😂 Asian parent?
Pls add this... In Malaysia we have too many holidays, and when on holidays like Hari Raya, Chinese new year or any big holidays here, we all tend to go back to our village, so what is left is, foreigners workers like banglades, indonesian, myamar and others would flock on kuala lumpur, klcc mainly..
So, tourist that not known better always mistaken us.. the citizen of Malaysia with them, their behaviours are rude, and so on.. staring at the tourist girls, spat on the pavement.. and so on... So pls beware and pls research before you came
I have been happily living in Thailand for decades, but am now waiting to see how the tax changes and proposed tax changes shake out in Thailand. As an options trader, I could easily move to K.L. or Penang. The major disadvantage being the additional hour of time difference, meaning that the US markets would open at 21:30 or 22:30hrs.