Costs of living is comparatively lower. Nice people and good food. Golfing is about 20% of SG price. Rental is low. To retire in JB, you need to have friends and activities. Need to buy a car. Also, make sure hospital is nearby. And make sure home is secure (with CCTV and Dogs).
If I am a Malaysian, I will buy a property in Singapore and work in Singapore I will return to JB at 55 and sell my property in Singapore. I will be a millionaire in JB.
yes but Singaporeans can also do the same. The good thing about retiring in JB is that you are still connected to Singapore. Spend some time here and there why not. With RTS in the future, the travel times will be acceptable
@@AlphaMarketingSG Is slightly different for Singaporeans. Our children need to be adults and preferably married, so that they can remain in Singapore. Also, we need to have friends and meaningful activities in JB. Careful planning is needed. Also, as we aged, response time by ambulance is critical. We also need to ensure we find a secure landed property to stay or rent a condo.
FYI...i am currently in Putrajaya renewing my MM2H visa (under the old scheme)...i heard from trusted sources that the final kinks are being sorted out and the new program should be launched sometime in July this year... don't hold your breath 😅😅😅
From some Singapore experiences, there is no need for a visa to retire in Malaysia. Just come every few weeks into Malaysia and go back to Singapore. There have been some Singaporeans doing this since 2007 until 2024 (17 years) now. Some even work part-time in Malaysia. They only have a passport without a visa. However, every month, they should leave Malaysia for another country and re-enter back Malaysia. There are 300, 000 Singaporeans entering Malaysia, hence it make sense.
Anywhere else in the world is not as safe as Singapore. But to say that JB is dangerous is incorrect. There many places globally more dangerous than JB and Im referring to European or US cities
AlphaMarketingSG I didn't say JB is dangerous. I am very careful with my words. I go JB frequently for a game of golf. Have a simple lunch at a restaurant and return home. Sometimes, we don't pump petrol too And Singapore is not the safest country in the world.
There is a subtle difference between Singapore n Malaysia Government. Malaysia government is Malaysians first while Singapore government is not. Foreigners including Malaysians can get Singapore PR easily. Its not easy for Singaporeans to get PR. Stay in Malaysia is restricted to first 30 days. If Singaporean try to re-enter Malaysia after a day break, Malaysia custom may deny entry. How to retire in Malaysia? 😂 For those Singaporeans who jump in to invest in Malaysia property. Its a dead end investment. U can forget about selling it or regain yr investment. No Malaysians would buy yr property, they hv cheaper options. Having a property in Malaysia which you cant stay for long n constantly subjected to Malaysia Government taxation n duties with no chance of selling . Its not a retirement home but an added burden to retiree. How to retire in Malaysia? 😂
@@seabreeze667 and don't get me wrong, I love Singapore. It really is first world whatever that has been accomplished here, but you really must learn to enjoy the best of both worlds. Lots of retirees understand that. It has nothing to do with patriotism, just being pragmatic and open minded
@AlphaMarketingSG 😂 Thanks for no refute. Malaysia is not the only country to retire. Just a correction to yr comment, Singapore is a developing country. Not first world.
Ryan, please talk about the Silver Hair Scheme in Malaysia for overseas retirees. This Scheme will certainly help Singaporean retirees to utilise this scheme to prolong their stays in JB lah
aiyo... of all places why JB, I simply can't understand this for the long term. I can go on. Go there for recreation ok lah, retire is a totally different story. don't be hasty. former sgrean living elsewhere (dun ask). Reason -- something Sg does not have what WE want. of cuz opportunity costs of 'safety' is considered and forgoed.
Other than the mentioned Iskandar Puteri and Austin, there is also the town area like Danga Bay, or just behind Thistle Hotel. 20 mins to Bukit Indah and Austin cos it is central...near checkpoint too...
We are quite relaxing to stay at Woodlands. My wife occasionally will travel to JB to buy some groceries. She prefere to travel by bus (sgd 1.50 per trip) as RTS might cost more than sgd 5 / rm 5 per trip.
Retiring in JB for cost reasons, yet maintaining properties (either rental or owned) in both places, seems counterintuitive. I think it appeals to those who can afford a simple ("economy class") retirement in Singapore, but desire to have a more premium lifestyle for similar money, e.g. bus/MRT in Singapore vs own car in JB; HDB flat in Singapore vs landed property in JB, etc.
Correct Is not called Cheap. Msia price is priced correctly. Unlike those SG high prices, indirectly paying the hungry landlord & biz operator has to suppress costs by employing cheap labour getting lousy services and lower grade food? I rather spend in JB
I agree with you, rent first and enjoy the best of both worlds, with so much supply, rental will remain cheap.. Also also over a certain age, it might be better to be in Singapore especially if you are not able to walk, malaysia everywhere u need to drive., i don't think in my 70s i still want to drive
@@Ben-gp5ty When you age reach 70s, do you able to take lift in and out from HDB flat..normally take lift will spend about 10mins depends on which floor you stay..if the person fallen sick with this age
Like how you give examples and so candidly share options, suggestions and ideas on retiring or living 'part-time' in JB.
thank you for your kind words
Costs of living is comparatively lower. Nice people and good food. Golfing is about 20% of SG price. Rental is low.
To retire in JB, you need to have friends and activities. Need to buy a car. Also, make sure hospital is nearby. And make sure home is secure (with CCTV and Dogs).
there are many ways to retire, lots of options
If I am a Malaysian, I will buy a property in Singapore and work in Singapore
I will return to JB at 55 and sell my property in Singapore. I will be a millionaire in JB.
yes but Singaporeans can also do the same. The good thing about retiring in JB is that you are still connected to Singapore. Spend some time here and there why not. With RTS in the future, the travel times will be acceptable
@@AlphaMarketingSG Is slightly different for Singaporeans. Our children need to be adults and preferably married, so that they can remain in Singapore. Also, we need to have friends and meaningful activities in JB. Careful planning is needed. Also, as we aged, response time by ambulance is critical. We also need to ensure we find a secure landed property to stay or rent a condo.
FYI...i am currently in Putrajaya renewing my MM2H visa (under the old scheme)...i heard from trusted sources that the final kinks are being sorted out and the new program should be launched sometime in July this year... don't hold your breath 😅😅😅
Good to hear that
Data show more Singaporeans to Retire in JB in 2024
For sure. I see so many now
JB is now more secure with Anwar as the PM.
He wants investment and must make sure people feel safe and secure. Anwar is a good PM
suddenly you are so nice
JB is safer than SF and Italy
If you travelled, you can compare
@ChristianChua
And safer than Mexico and Brazil
From some Singapore experiences, there is no need for a visa to retire in Malaysia. Just come every few weeks into Malaysia and go back to Singapore. There have been some Singaporeans doing this since 2007 until 2024 (17 years) now. Some even work part-time in Malaysia. They only have a passport without a visa. However, every month, they should leave Malaysia for another country and re-enter back Malaysia. There are 300, 000 Singaporeans entering Malaysia, hence it make sense.
Ya it depends on your travel pattern/frequency
I’m considering renting a one bedroom one hall (studio) in JB what do you recommend? Thank you 🙏🏻
@@jamielim5059 R&F
Cost of living in JB is comparatively lower than Singapore.
Lack of public transport and not as safe as Singapore.
Anywhere else in the world is not as safe as Singapore. But to say that JB is dangerous is incorrect. There many places globally more dangerous than JB and Im referring to European or US cities
AlphaMarketingSG
I didn't say JB is dangerous. I am very careful with my words. I go JB frequently for a game of golf. Have a simple lunch at a restaurant and return home. Sometimes, we don't pump petrol too
And Singapore is not the safest country in the world.
There is a subtle difference between Singapore n Malaysia Government.
Malaysia government is Malaysians first while Singapore government is not. Foreigners including Malaysians can get Singapore PR easily. Its not easy for Singaporeans to get PR. Stay in Malaysia is restricted to first 30 days. If Singaporean try to re-enter Malaysia after a day break, Malaysia custom may deny entry. How to retire in Malaysia? 😂
For those Singaporeans who jump in to invest in Malaysia property. Its a dead end investment. U can forget about selling it or regain yr investment. No Malaysians would buy yr property, they hv cheaper options.
Having a property in Malaysia which you cant stay for long n constantly subjected to Malaysia Government taxation n duties with no chance of selling . Its not a retirement home but an added burden to retiree. How to retire in Malaysia? 😂
Sure. If you prefer to retire in Singapore, go ahead
Even the host of this channel is staying in Spore😅 and he holds a Malaysian IC
@@seabreeze667 i wish I was retired too haha. But like many retirees, we straddle both sides alot
@@seabreeze667 and don't get me wrong, I love Singapore. It really is first world whatever that has been accomplished here, but you really must learn to enjoy the best of both worlds. Lots of retirees understand that. It has nothing to do with patriotism, just being pragmatic and open minded
@AlphaMarketingSG 😂 Thanks for no refute. Malaysia is not the only country to retire. Just a correction to yr comment, Singapore is a developing country. Not first world.
Ryan, please talk about the Silver Hair Scheme in Malaysia for overseas retirees. This Scheme will certainly help Singaporean retirees to utilise this scheme to prolong their stays in JB lah
Malaysia My Second Home. I have one video from last year December. And another one maybe later this year once they finalize it
aiyo... of all places why JB, I simply can't understand this for the long term. I can go on. Go there for recreation ok lah, retire is a totally different story. don't be hasty. former sgrean living elsewhere (dun ask). Reason -- something Sg does not have what WE want. of cuz opportunity costs of 'safety' is considered and forgoed.
@@vickalessa ???
Other than the mentioned Iskandar Puteri and Austin, there is also the town area like Danga Bay, or just behind Thistle Hotel. 20 mins to Bukit Indah and Austin cos it is central...near checkpoint too...
Sure but Danga Bay is a fairly small area vs the main major 3/4 areas i described
We are quite relaxing to stay at Woodlands. My wife occasionally will travel to JB to buy some groceries. She prefere to travel by bus (sgd 1.50 per trip) as RTS might cost more than sgd 5 / rm 5 per trip.
Retirement is nice
enter JB by SBS bus & return by RTS, over cost less than $5. good choice now
Not safe n overnight political changing
@cstan7373 when last time you go to jb?
Retiring in JB for cost reasons, yet maintaining properties (either rental or owned) in both places, seems counterintuitive.
I think it appeals to those who can afford a simple ("economy class") retirement in Singapore, but desire to have a more premium lifestyle for similar money, e.g. bus/MRT in Singapore vs own car in JB; HDB flat in Singapore vs landed property in JB, etc.
Yes and the proximity to Singapore mans you can do both
JB is not dangerous. KL can be dangerous.
okay
u thing your country very safe ???
@@sambharat3532 Dangerous is subjective lah. I say : can be dangerous
Why make life so troublesome travelling in/out SG/MY?
Border control. Ask immigration
Ask 300,000 Malaysians why they cross the border everyday.
Correct
Is not called Cheap. Msia price is priced correctly.
Unlike those SG high prices, indirectly paying the hungry landlord & biz operator has to suppress costs by employing cheap labour getting lousy services and lower grade food? I rather spend in JB
big cities are always more expensive due to higher people density and thus higher demand
If my MOP ends in 2026, can i "buy" JB condo that complete only in 2027? Is this breaching the MOP rule?
Breach. It follow your purchase date, not completion date
Do u know when the criteria for the new MM2H will be out?
Should be sometime H2 this year
@@AlphaMarketingSG Hi Ryan, how did you know about this? Where can we find this information?
Retiring is OK.. Rent a house there n stay....no point buying property there.. The roi is low
I agree with you, rent first and enjoy the best of both worlds, with so much supply, rental will remain cheap.. Also also over a certain age, it might be better to be in Singapore especially if you are not able to walk, malaysia everywhere u need to drive., i don't think in my 70s i still want to drive
No long term visa, better to rent
@@Ben-gp5ty When you age reach 70s, do you able to take lift in and out from HDB flat..normally take lift will spend about 10mins depends on which floor you stay..if the person fallen sick with this age
If you prefer to rent, by all means rent. There are lots of Singaporeans renting in JB all over the place
jasonphoon6292
Staying in JB is worse!! No public transport
Can't Singaporean buy Malaysian car to move around. How about driving license?
Yes Singaporeans can buy Malaysia car to drive around in Malaysia. License can convert an international license from JPJ
@@AlphaMarketingSG Malaysia IDP application cost rm 150 per year. Singapore sgd 20 per year.
Half half not worthwhile .. pay rent in jb for only few day stay
Rent is relatively inexpensive for them
Need to consider house cleaning, everytime travel to Malaysia and Singapore. If Malaysia house is bigger, lagi teruk.😅
petrol cheeep cheep also. 1/3 price
Yup