Obviously it's SG. You are asking a noobie question. 1. Just look at Malaysia downhill employment and salary range 2. Corrupted politic 3. Racism policy 4. Etc etc Those came back from SG to MY: they already well to do already. Coming back to MY is just semi-retiring / retiring status. Cuz u have tons of money already.
Yes. I agree Malaysia has potential to be a great country. Unfortunately, it has stayed "potential" for far too long. The politics and corruption is the difference. Read "Why Nations Fail" the example of US vs Mexico is somewhat a similar reflection of the situation here.
Actually Malaysia is suppose to have great potential because we are at the "center of SEA" but Singapore is the one taking up the "center of SEA" properly that's why have to work so hard while Malaysia is still fighting to stop stupid racist policies.
The politicians that instigate the different races are actually DAP/PH and PAS since 1960s. DAP instigate Chinese/Indians as if they are 2nd class while PAS instigate Muslims that the country sell out Islam. Only BN believed in a balanced multi-cultural Malaysia with all races in a united front hence called Barisan Nasional (National Front). If you don't see it, means you have been mislead by Pakatan and PAS lies & empty promises all these years. Mahathir, Anwar and Muhyiddin partnered with PAS or DAP after they screw up to whitewash themselves by just blaming BN. this is the same pattern repeating again & again which causes the political instability. the biggest problem is those that supported these guys who Kencing the voters with their empty promises and lies.
honestly i still choose msia because my family here, work-life balance (not stressful), delicious food and a lot of my friend are here to hang out with. i still love teh tarik and nasi lemak a lot. so idk i can migrate to sg or not 😂..sincerely opinion from a ex-worker and on my way to create my own business here 😉
All the best to you. Well, it all depends on who you are mixing with and whether or not you are willing to put down everything and move to SG. It is a big decision but at least make it worthy if going. But still, Singapore is the nearest option to those who have a dream of working overseas for at least a few years to save up some money.
The big fish small pond theory breaks down when enough people believe in it. This explains the toxic behavior in some companies, everyone thinks they are better than the rest and all are trying to stand out by outperforming the rest - which in turn nullifies the work-life balance benefit, cause all the big fish is fighting for the same bait in a small pond. Think about it. In short - choose what you believe to be the best path for you, don't blindly follow any theory, use it only for a reference and weigh out the pros and cons for yourself. Everyone is different, and the environment will mold you in one way or another. Do your homework and ask the proper questions during the interview to find out if the company is the right fit for your growth (personally and professionally as a career) During the interview its a two-way street, if you think otherwise, its probably gonna be hard for you to make it far without being taken advantage of. Just my two cents. Wishing all Malaysians the best!
Agreed. Matter of perspective. Whether u see the big pond as an opportunity or r u overwhelmed by the size and competition. The size of the fish dun change whether u are in a big or small pond, but don't end up complaining later the pond is too small. Remember the biology of a goldfish.
I do not think there will ever be enough people actually believing this theory to a point it breaks down. Even if someone has heard of this theory, applying it is a lot harder. In my industry, tier 1 firms and tier 2 firms often have a salary difference of 1k to a few thousands. Also the ego boost from working in a tier 1 firm fresh out of college is very tempting.
Malaysia in a heartbeat! Love the space. Love the value of life it gives me. Fnancially stable after working 35 years in Malaysia with 24 years as a freelancer...still working and enjoying every bit of it. I'm very very competitive - with myself and value the quality of my own work. Lifes been good with meagre malaysia earned earnings all these years- my own 5 room bungalow house with fruit trees near a city, holidays sometimes local and overseas and food, glorious Malaysian food. I invested well but it has never been about material gains or wealth - I educated myself about how I want my life to be and went for it 😁 To each his own. Like each country, everyone has a different trajectory - what's yours and go for it. No judgements, eh...
Singapore. As much as I would like to see Malaysia succeed, I don’t foresee it happening in short to mid term unless drastic changes happen in every level of the country, politics, culture, economy and society. From a Malaysian working in Singapore.
No matter what reasons or excuses, singapore will still be better than Malaysia. Dont talk about family la, just talk about finances and career, singapore > Malaysia. If you wanna talk about family, then of course anyone from India, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh all will choose their own country because of family what
When u felt the efficiencies of businesses/gov/hospitals of Singapore and face the bureaucracies/inefficiencies of Malaysia- it is a very BIG BIG difference. That is why the HSR is a path for the tomorrow. Earn S$ n b home everyday to spend RM.
@K W It’s possible to bring your parents over. I brought my mother over. Started with long social visit passes, then PR then citizenship. Malaysia is very near so not a big issue comparing migrating to Australia or UK.
The politicians that instigate the different races are actually DAP/PH and PAS since 1960s. DAP instigate Chinese/Indians as if they are 2nd class while PAS instigate Muslims that the country sell out Islam. Only BN believed in a balanced multi-cultural Malaysia with all races in a united front hence called Barisan Nasional (National Front). If you don't see it, means you have been mislead by Pakatan and PAS lies & empty promises all these years. Mahathir, Anwar and Muhyiddin partnered with PAS or DAP after they screw up to whitewash themselves by just blaming BN. this is the same pattern repeating again & again which causes the political instability. the biggest problem is those that supported these guys who Kencing the voters with their empty promises and lies.
If got opportunity, surely will choose SG. Maybe more stressful & exhausted on work, hey but don't forget: Work 1 year in Singapore = ~3 years in Malaysia. You get to save a lot of time of accumulating wealth.
I am not sure why. But I can see a lot more Malaysians applying for jobs in Singapore in 2023 than in previous years. It has certainly made staff recruitment here a lot easier.
just my personal opinion as a Malaysian who working as white collar in Singapore for around 3 years. I would say the view from Peter mentioned in the video are all come out from the point of view as a Malaysian who never work/stay in Singapore before. Compare with my fellow Malaysia friend, Im way more less-stressful than them; I able to off my work on time most of the day, I can easily apply for leave if i want to, and i still get a better pay even if I don't exchange the salary and just look at the number itself. Yea there must be some pressure during the work but it really depends on your company (usually those SME in Singapore are more stressful and toxic, so just go for the MNC if can), but you got the outcome from it (higher salary and better life to buy/affort anything you like). Even if you want to starting a business in Singapore, yes the starting might be harder but dont forget the outcome are lots more higher than Malaysia too. You get what you pay for. To those who are still considering to leave your hometown to Singapore, my suggestion is just go for it and there's no room for consideration, if you don't like it, just leave anytime and go back to Malaysia, nothing to lose man, thats all.
I’ve chosen Malaysia over New Zealand even though many people convinced me and questioned my decision. The reason is always family, friends, food (expensive to eat out and difficult to find halal food withoit getting bored of the same restaurants) and believing in change. As much as i despise the political issues, I cannot help but to think that if all the brilliant people end up leaving Malaysia, then we’ll never gonna break this cycle of corruption. But the people in new zealand with their politeness, political stability, outstanding nature, punctuality is no doubt hard to resist. I hope i can keep these good cultures and inspire the people around me as well.
Personally disagree with stereotype of Singapore being ALOT MUCH MOREstressful. Could be a case by case thing, but throughout my 3 years working in Singapore. Life has been great :). Work-life-balance can be a personal decision sometimes, there's usually companies to choose where you fit best (I assume most toxic experience are within sme). Just my 2cents, some people are low-key ego and like nitpick on Singapore food and spaces while overlooking some other important factors. Singapore have much better spending power, public amenities and convenience in terms of accessbility to services and stuff, investment opportunities and products at personal level. If you hold a useful degree and they like it, just go to Singapore.
I am sorry to say, you have to admit that it's a common issue in Singapore because Singapore is a fast growing country just the same as Hong Kong. But in Malaysia, we tend to have a more relax life style ..
@@Tom-cf5lk in my 10years working in Sg's government related establishments, I can safely tell you my life is easy. I have no problems with work-life balance and can take leave whenever I like. The stereotype about SG being fast paced and highly stressful may be true in some industries, private corporations or even specific departments.
no it a fact that sgporean are kiasu, me living in overseas for such a long time would stand the testament though my friends that are sgporean themselves will even admit that your kind is kiasu, stress out like it the truth, just because you dont feel it dosent mean that the majoirty dont feel it too.
Stress is subjective. Those that complain Singapore is stressful has low tolerance of stress in the first place. They are more suitable to continue to stay in more lepak place like Malaysia.
@richard kanna just want to share an interesting fact shared by most of my ex-malaysian friends, currently australians, americans, canadians, singaporeans. I quote, those who remain in msia, either need other msians' money or have underdeveloped prefrontal lobe, smart ones find better success elsewhere. So which are you??
Learn in SG, succeed/copy to MY because SG has the education but MY has the resources/scale to make it big! Another way I like to put it is, you start well in SG but end well in MY
I agree but we need to get rid of the Bumi Quota in our education system. I am no fake profile, or paid by any political party. My people might see me as a traitor but this is what held us for so long. We should not set some speciality when it comes to education. Thats what i believe.
@@amirulasraf307 - - - bravo !! your wisdom and mentality are what is badly lacking in the politicians in the malayland govt. The "Malay first" policy is in fact one of the main reasons that held back malayland and its majority population from progressing and advancing. The malayland govt needs to have more wise people like you to lead if the country want to progress.
I agree with most point but disagree on the "working in Singapore is stressful" part. As someone who worked there for 12 years and still continuing, working in Singapore is much better than in Malaysia. i worked in KL 3 years before getting an opportunity in SG. The work culture in SG is much more well planned compare to Malaysia. As mentioned in your video, SG have all giant corp firms which emphasize on work life balance. Big company's manpower planning is much better compare to those firms in Malaysia, they take into account people will go on MC and take leave so there is always extra headcount as backup. The stress is actually "staying in Singapore". You need to stay in a tiny flat, squeeze with people in public transport, queue at hawker centers, "chope" table for your meal, a lot of walking when want to go out and also whatever you need to do also need to queue, book and check availability before going out. Staying in Malaysia on another hand is just so much more relax, you have more space as our houses are bigger, everyone has a car. rarely food courts or meal places is crowded (of course those famous one do) and with our own transport. we have the mindset "If here full we just drive over to another place and eat /watch movie / entertain our self, why queue?". I gave up staying in Singapore after 2 years staying there and prefer to commute from JB. I can say my lifestyle improve much better and it definitely feel much better than working in KL. people will complain about the commuting, wake up at 4am yada yada, but I can say those are their choices, I work 9am - 6pm, i usually leave home at 7:30am, reach home around 7:30pm. If you drive to work in KL, you wont spend much lesser time than me commuting to your work place during rush hour anyway.
If u don’t consider currency conversion rate, working in Sg is better off. A proper meal at hawker Centre or coffee shop will cost from $2.50 to $4.50. Also u save more in Sg. But u can’t have such advantages working for same salary in Malaysia. Other than salary, savings, better opportunity building a family in Sg is more secured and your kids likely have better future as the govt plans 10 to 20 yrs forward for its future generations. Also Sg policies is not race bias. Everything is regardless of race, language or religion.
Not sure about race bias. Lee hSien Long himself said hat Nalays can't be placed into key Singapore army posts as their loyalty will be questioned during war( meaning if war happens against Malaysia)
The pressure in Singapore is trivial as compared to one in Malaysia having to worry about: 1. Weak ringgit currency which results in weak purchasing power 2. Low earning power which results in having to worry about month on month expense 3. Unstable, incompetent and.corrupted govt which results stagnant or nil progress for the nation 4. Income gaps between rich and poor which result in crimes and social problems 5. Bumi putra system which results in unfair opportunities 6. High inflation rate which results in expensive brocolli is certainly a joke in today's world 7. Many other factors which only fellow Malaysians will know of……… It makes me wonder the true intention of this video creator as he hardly made any mention about the real life problems in Malaysia. I am cool if he is trying to appeal for Malaysians to stay behind in Malaysia but please do not quote stress (an intangible or rather immeasurable factor, as stress is very subjective) as a push factor in Singapore………
I feel like people are constantly over-exaggerating the stressful working environment in Singapore. It will largely depend on your industry, company, culture etc., not just the country itself.
Imagine a fresh grad with huge student loans, let say RM50k, and his/her job requires a vehicle to get to the work place, but because no payslip yet so he/she can't get a hire purchase loan, it's a loop. Have to get a car to get a job, have to get a job to get a car
In fact, many who have lived and worked in Singapore, have taken for granted the many positive traits of Singapore. By many, I am referring to both Singaporeans and foreignors. Despite being a small nation, they have conveniently neglected the fact that they have enjoyed social, medical, financial, career and education stability so far. Yet at the same time, they expect the SG government to keep food, housing, car ownership, healthcare and public transport costs low. Oh please, if there is such a utopia country, please give up your SG citizenship/PR/work permit/pass and migrate there asap, or please get back to your hometown asap.
Unfortunately #3 was a challenge for me. Having doing IT software business in MY for more than 10 years, I clearly see myself constantly in the disadvantage just because I don't have certain 'status', don't speak fluently in 'certain' language and doesn't know how to play their 'under the table' game. I had migrated to AU since and continued on my business, and few years back I got one major break with an international client. I am more than happy to pay the higher tax here in AU than having my hard earn income feeding the cronies in MY.
Think you missed out the main points, exchange rate, safety, races, skills advancements, opportunities, similar culture etc. That is why some Malaysians worked in Singapore. Singapore is small, but there lot of Corporate HQ being in Singapore, workers not just stationed in Singapore, but also has equal chances of oversea posting, such as getting SDG but work in Malaysia. For skills alone, there a big gaps between Singapore and Malaysia especially in area of technologies. Hoped that Malaysia getting better and better, if not you will still see Malaysian working oversea, not just in Singapore.
Worked in Penang for 5 years, now retired in Singapore. Never looked back. 😜. To each their own. It’s your live, your choice, your opportunities, your family. I choose to raise my family here. Love to go back. Visit family and enjoy what Malaysia offers. Love Malaysia but not the other (we know what la).
KL and Penang is much better as long as you earn a good pay/income from business like at least RM10k - RM15k if you're mid level professional or above (For fresh graduates in Malaysia, work hard a few years la to reach that). With that pay, you get a big house an a car. In SG, assuming you get slightly less in SG terms like S$7k, it's nothing. Don't be conned.
I'm Malaysian but Singapore P.R. , marrying to Singaporean women , retired by the age 43 years old last 8 years ago , now I got 8 banglow houses around johore bahru , work , educate and live in Singapore for past 51 years 👍👍👍👍👍
If I could choose Malaysia would be my preference. You have much better opportunities if you know what you are doing. Don’t only complaint but take all possible advantage that is available. If you really check the facts many are silent millionaires ( out of political circle definitely too )We have bigger space, abundant MNCs that could be a better option as a stepping stone to even try out your luck in Western countries.
thankful to all the Malaysians who go to Singapore work, play, etc. personally I'll love to work & stay in Malaysia if the pay is similar to Singapore.
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I migrated here in SG with family. I'm so attached to Malaysia. Was hoping I can move back to Malaysia when the kids starts entering tertiary schools level n will still be finding job there. ✌️
Better be a level 50 player in a level 20 zone, than a level 50 player in a level 80 zone. Had a friend who got out from big4 because of toxic politics and ended up in a better position financially and emotionally in smaller firm. Be like water.
Nobody would want to leave their hometown and go somewhere else to work if everyone is treated fairly and get accessed to a wide range of opportunity. Plenty of reason why thousands of Malaysian left Malaysia, many of them choose to convert to be Singaporean as well. Safety, stability, purchasing power, opportunities and many other reason.
I quite agree with some of the points there, especially the part where we are lazy and non-competitive. One of the reason why I haven't bothered to make a move yet, even as a try (like 1-2 years, see how far I can go, etc), is because I've heard so much about the country's competitiveness from my friends and sibling who are working over there. It's really no wonder they are such a successful nation, when their citizens have such amazing work etiquettes. It's a feat I doubt Malaysia will ever reach, especially with workers like myself who's more accustomed to the "laid-back" working style here. I consider myself a professional worker who's pretty decent at his job, thus I often felt like if someone of my caliber is already like not super eager/competitive to be as good as those professional workers (from the same field) from overseas, I don't think we can really move our nation forward no matter what the next best opportunity our government manage to provide. Just an opinion la. So in short, I chose to be in Malaysia because I can be somewhat lazy here. XD
You talk as if you are sure to get a job in Singapore if you wanted to? Please. There are so many other foreigners who wants a job who are way more hungrier and willing than you.
@@xxxcool2565 Oh I'm so sorry if I sounded that way. I didn't mean to say that I'm very qualified and will definitely get a job there, but I'm expressing an opinion on why I "haven't made the move" yet, and it's because I'm too lazy and their working culture is too competitive. I'm so sorry that my reasons, which was actually written in response to Mr. Money's "what do you think, write it down in the comments section", offended you or others in any ways.
@K W Oh not to say brainwashed. It's not like my friends and family are complaining about SG and telling me not to go, they merely express their feelings about the working cultures there, and I took it in and decided that it's not really for me that's all. I've been to SG before, and I do find that a lot of their infrastructure are way nicer than MY. I don't find their people to be that arrogant, in fact, I find that those I've encountered with are mostly polite and responsible; just like in MY, there are nice people and there are bad people. Please don't make further assumptions like I'm super anti-SG. I love SG and I hold them in high opinions. I'm merely expressing my opinions that for someone as lazy and non-competitive as myself, it's harder for me to thrive in their environment or climbing up the career ladder in my Industry (IT).
i personally do not feel Singapore a very stressful place to live and work, agreed to people who just started working in a new country, everything have to start from zero, just like if you just graduated and started working like an adult, nothing is easy, i worked in many countries, just mindset
@@davewong9284 Exactly. It's the mindset. I've already set my mindset out in the original comment as someone who doesn't have the right mindset to work in SG or anywhere overseas really. I don't know how obviously weak or low can I possibly put myself out to be at this point.
I’m more about spending power. It doesn’t bother me much if politics are bad in Malaysia as long as I have the money to spend when I’m retired. Earn sgd and spend myr in Malaysia on the luxurious. Why not? You don’t get that in sg unless you are really rich. Else when you are old, there’s nothing much to do in Singapore moreover government only release pocket money to you from your cpf on monthly basis as so called “retirement money” which is not even enough to cover the monthly expenses. Don’t even mention about enjoy your retirement cause you are still spending sgd in the end of day. I would say when planning for settlement, must think of retirement. What everyone wants is when they are retired, they can enjoy their life with the spending power they have.
I agree with the big fish small pond theory. I don’t regret working on a startup because I guess learn a whole lot more by getting hands on to a lot of issues. Whereas if you join a well established company u would likely be doing the thing you are assigned, no exposure for other knowledges.
To me the main word I keep hearing is potential potential potential. How many years has it been since Malaysia's independence. Even back then the word potential was there. But to date everything is still going backwards in Malaysia. Whats the point of potential if it won't be unlocked in the first place.
Malaysia has its problem too. It has divisive school systems. For reason best known to Chinese( I mean no disrespect) ,they will die if they can't study in vernacular schools
My young family relocated from Sg to JB for 10th year now after working in corporate Sg for over 15 years straight out of university. Husband used to drive daily to Sg. Now, living in Sg. I've been SAHM which have been wonderful for the children/family but a stretch on finances. By the way, I used to work in big 4 & mnc. It's a huge sacrifice in terms of potential earnings and career progression but if I were to do it again, I wouldn't change a thing.
Let's hope the borders open soon. In my area, more than half of the households have their husband/father inside Sg now. Most of my Singaporean neighbours have returned to Sg since lockdown. No choice! They hired caretakers to look after their house (especially their garden)
i work singapore, they treat you right. oh yeah i get paid almost half a million singapore dollars per year. Malaysia maybe just small 5 figure monthly
Malaysia. I have the opportunity to work in different countries (middle east/nz). But in the end, i stick to malaysia. You have to build the experience first then you have the bargaining power. Never know why friends go to Singapore with zero experience. Probably wants to get on that 3 times bandwagon. But honestly, i can't see myself in SG or anywhere else.
Aiya why must choose. Like some here already mentioned, It depends on their mentality and if they prefer competitive or laid back environment. Let me teach you guys pro gamer move, just work 10 years in Singapore and go back Malaysia la. Work 10 years in SG = Work 30 years in MY mah 😁
Exactly what I'm doing now. Build a nice career profile in SG, then move back to MY at my 40's with huge sum of money and a rich resume for me to secure a 10k salary in Malaysia. SG is a nice place and all, provides a lot of opportunities. But once you have gotten what you wanted, there's not much Singapore can provide you, your home is still MY afterall. Work in SG, retire in MY. Best of both worlds!
As for me...Before we were hit with this global pandemic...work in SG for more 10 years (contract were like 3 month work, 1 month off @ holiday before resume to work again)...Living in MY (Taiping)..Enjoy in Thai..Had fun in PH...jungle track in Laos..family holiday in Indon...thats all..
@@veryboliao as a marine engineer onboard merchant ship a.k.a shipcrew...After SPM..there is 2 IPT in Malaysia that provide Diploma level in Nautical studies / marine engineering which is ALAM - Akademi Laut Malaysia (Nautical/ Marine Engineering) & PUO - Politeknik Ungku Omar (Marine engineering only)..once complete their studies, student / cadets from these 2 IPT will be awarded with Marine Engineer licence or Marine Navigational officer licence that recognized internationally by IMO - International Maritme Organization (a UN govern body for maritime) so that these young marine officer/ engineer can sailed on international water with major shipping company.
the second part of it is so true. I experience it myself. Was in one department but I was average. Decided to change my career and suddenly I am the best in that line. Went up pretty quick.
It's definitely SG for me. I can't stand the unfair treatment in Malaysia. Too obvious the rules are set to further enrich the already million/billionaire certain race politicians. I have been living in SG for 14 yrs, I am lucky to be able to get a well paid job hence living cost is not a problem for me. I have to say if you are earning less than SGD2k then u may have a difficult life here. Safety, cleanliness, efficiency, much higher purchasing power, international hub etc. Alot of ppl say SG too small very boring, but u can always travel out to overseas as substitute for travelling to Genting or KL more often so no big deal to me. Family back in Malaysia will always be the main reason ppl still hesitate but you have to remember this, today if you don't make the move, your future generation may never get the chance to move out and face the same unfair treatment you have received while you were still in MY. You can't guarantee the success and career path of your future generation. So move now while you can and provide them with a fair and advantageous platform to start from 0. Can always go back Malaysia to visit friends and family 1 mah.....
Tough question and answer will change when enters different stage of life. I am blessed to have my career in consulting and exposed me a lot of knowledge. But I may go back Msia simply because I want to lay back a bit but not an easy decision to make. Work life culture did exist in SG depends on jobs. Starting a new internet business can be easy now and may not need to be in Msia.
While you still young and still yearn to work hard, go for any opportunities available, explore any possibilities and be in a position where we can experience great exposure. I am Malaysian working in Indonesia. Indonesia is booming and will be great industrial power in the future. Of course, family is the main reason to come back to Malaysia, when the time come, enough money, then go back to Malaysia and contribute back to our beloved country. More opportunities for Malaysian engineers in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam these days.
The question should be why should you as a middle class wage earner Malaysian contribute to your motherland? Because if you don't it is just going to get worse, investors will see the quality of people here are just getting worse and go to cheaper and better places(VIETNAM!). With less business, MYR shrinks, who wants to bet SGD1 to MYR4? USD1 to MYR5? The economy of Malaysia now may seem to be propped up by Malaysia's abudent natural resources, but it's future will be have to held up by it's people. If the capable people are all leaving Malaysia, what will become of Malaysia?
This came in a timely manner. I would say it’s a personal choice at the end of the day. Some people need to pay off commitments / have to raise their family. I’ve only been here for a year + in SG and I want to go back home for good. Felt like my mental health is at my worst here being away from family, in a pressure cooker and definitely can’t deny the sense attachment to Malaysia, our warmth, our food, being able to drive around freely.
I Malaysian who work in Singapore. Here's my personal thought lah. Blue collar (Oil&Gas / Petrochemical/ Pharma) = I would suggest u to come and work in Singapore. Although its a little stress ( its really just little) when it come to work load, but overall its pretty much the same. Many of the people doesn't know Singapore have quite a number of factory or refinery down here. Hope you enjoy my comment.
When you already used to the life in Singapore, it’s actually very difficult for you to go back malaysia; especially when u married and have a family here in Singapore! Most of the msian went back to msia is to run and operate their own businesses in msia.
Honestly, Singapore offers a much better working opportunity and exposure for the young minds . One cannot compare the stress level as managing stress is different for each individual . Some enjoy and thrive in a competitive and fast pace environment while some can’t even handle any level of stress at work . It’s always good to provide ample opportunities and challenges to stretch the young minds in the early part of their career. Singapore also hot houses , helps and finance unicorn start ups . Many of these young entrepreneurs are sent to US and China to learn and work with the best in their sectors . The largest group of Angel investors in APAC are based in SG. Hence in this digital economy , it is important for one to access to capital , mentorship and help if one wants to start a business . Another aspect is safety . I spent three days a week in the past two decades working and living in M’sia and unfortunately safety is a really issue . Malaysia is a wonderful place for a long visit but if I were to choose between SG or M’sia for my kids , it will definitely still be SG .
Thanks for this interesting discussion. Not much I can do now since I have another 9 years to go before i receive my pension. After that, i can hang around in Singapore and other major cities around the world to see how life is like in those cities.
Anyway, working in SG is still the best. Since non-Malay can’t start a business in Malaysia anymore due to the new NEP set by Ismail Sabri (51% equity to Malay). If BN & PN still continue leading Malaysia, there will be more corruption and very soon we will see houses & assets only meant for bumiputera.
@@braderaku yes. It was initially set to 30% by Abdul Razak (najib’s father) and now with this 51%, Malaysia is even more doomed. I don’t see any forwarding listed companies hiring anymore in Malaysia except in other Southeast Asia countries like Singapore. It has proven that those forwarding companies have migrated to Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore…
Singaporeans call it productivity, Malaysians call it stress. Everyone has same 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. But work in Singapore for 1 year = 3 years of work in Malaysia.
Not really. Malaysians themselves are overworked. It depends on what industry you work in. My brother works as an accountant at a large insurance company. During a non busy period he works 50-60 hours per week, during busy period 70 hours per week. Plenty of my friends who work in IT, Engineering, Doctors, Finance work really2 long hours. We certainly work far longer hours than Americans & Europeans. Malaysia also is among the most overworked countries as per OECD data. I don't understand where this laid back lifestyle notion of Malaysia comes from. If you live in smaller cities like Ipoh, Seremban, Kota Bharu or even in small towns. Life is very2 relaxed. But in KL & Penang, everybody is busy and is in such a rush.
It is very simple- if u r smart n want to succeed then Singapore; if u r smart but contented 2 B the lesser and not the best ( for a better balance life~time to smell the roses) then Malaysia is it- it is more forgiving. In Malaysia, if raining~Cheras/Puchong=a detour for a 2 hours kopitiam wait to avoid the traffic is understandable and accepted.In Singapore, they will say~ it is the early bird that catches the worm=your loss( don’t blame rain,flood n traffic jam).
If you choose to work in Singapore as an expat or in the high management levels , go ahead . But if you are going to work in Singapore as a bus driver or factory worker, it's not advisable . In conclusion, you have to balance your pay and working pressures which you may take in Singapore. Otherwise, stay and work in Malaysia will be a wiser choice.
That’s true. Not every job in Singapore pays well. If the benefits there doesn’t provide any upper hand in career growth opportunity Malaysia definitely is better
@@MrMoneyTV Simple. Just compare bus driver's salary in SG and MY bus drivers. Nearly all the bus drivers in SG are Malaysians.Same for Cashiers salary at SG Giant and MY Giant Supermarkets, Security Officers, Cleaning Industry, Health Care. The list goes on...."Not every job in Singapore pays well".
Just want to say that the big fish small pond situation will cause bigger problem by sidelining people who are good enough for the small pond but not good enough for the bigger pond. Take for example in education, there seems to be a trend of smart students who qualify for JCs but instead decide to enroll into Polytechnics, maybe because they can play and excel at the same time. This act sort of deprive other mainstream students from getting into the polys. I would think this is similar for the working society, maybe this is one of the reasons why people lament jobs are hard to get.
If you are quite smart and hardworking you will have a comfortable salary in both Malaysia and Singapore. The best is earn SGD and retire in Malaysia. Especially the smaller towns..cheaper property
alot ppl said that first place when they start working in singapore . but end up 10 yrs later it doesnt goes as they wish . As you'll need to settle down your house , your kids in singapore , so you'll get retired when ur kids enter university .... in singapore ... so will you leave your kids in sg , ur 30 yrs friends in singapore ..while set up ur retirement home in msia ? no way i would say haha
@@idealoptique yes. And moving to a small cheap place butwith no friends and relatives there, I think it's going to be very hard emotionally especially when we are old.
@@veryboliao exactly. Especially if u have regularly clinical appointment with the hospital u rely with. Move to smaller place with smaller hospital? Seems like not so possible
Stereotypes are just stereotypes, and doesn't reflect the totality of truth. In my 10years working in Sg's government related establishments, I can safely tell you my life is easy. I have no problems with work-life balance and can take leave whenever I like. And can even be of low productivity. The stereotype about SG being fast paced and highly stressful may be true in some industries, private corporations or even specific departments, but definitely does not apply to every single job. Even then, my low productivity jobs are pretty well paid. I also love travelling to Malaysia,not only because of the better spending power, but people are easier to get along with and generally have a chill vibe that's very comfortable to be with. As I have no choice but to be in Sg now, my only consolation would be to spend more time in Malaysia when I retire.
Well said. I feel each people has his own reason for their choice. No doubt each country has its strength and weaknesses. Singapore ,being the trading centre for more than 1 century no doubt offers exciting career. No denying on that. It has a reputation of well managed country ,running like well oiled clock. It is a vibrant city,exotic and a fore front in adopting technology. Malaysia is sort of a laid back nation if compared to Singapore. It too has exciting prospect. It houses numbers of giants in semiconductor industry. And for a country of 32 million, it ranks as no 21 as largest exporter in the world. Not bad for a country with such a population. It has its weaknesses. One being an ever graceful leaders who quite reluctant to be firm. The leaders tolerate divisive vernacular schools that no other countries on this planet tolerate. It's minorityChinese despite lamenting being treated unfairly( by native Malaysl) still find it acceptable to put " Mandarin is required" in job advertisement. Yet they wonder why native Malays refuses to trust them. It's people made a live changing decision to eject the world longest ruling political party only to realise that the new govt is worse. But there is a blessing in disguise.
lets be real, the main reason for going to SG, x3 MYR, without converting currency, the cost of living is actually lower in SG. Meals, transport, etc just cost much lower in SGD. You end up saving a lot of money for retirement in Malaysia
@@veryboliao according to my friend living there is about the same or slightly higher in their currency compare to Penang or KL. But the money you saved easily makes up for it. My friend says the quality of life and buying power is so much better besides the stressful worklife.
@@veryboliao the price is the same post conversion but with SGD you can easily buy a flagship smartphone with half a month of fresh grad salary. My friend works in IT, changing flagship phones every 2 years isnt uncommon if you like tech stuff
Yes point 3 🙌 Easier to start a business, also another advantage we have over Singapore is the population. A very simple example is e-commerce, today you can see the amount of Shopee traffic/sales in Malaysia is so much greater compared to Singapore. Another thing is cost of living, Malaysia ranked the best expat living country in the world. Because of the low living cost, I mean only if you earn a good decent salary, with many remote jobs out there and how common is wfh nowadays, you can get jobs from the US, earning dollars and spending ringgit. The lifestyle difference is so different compared to Singapore. In Singapore you really have to earn damn big money in order to get the same living lifestyle as Malaysia. Cars Condo Good Food Good Restaurants Kids Tuition Classes Extra Activities and many many more.. Use the big fish small pond rule and live like a King here! But if one already very comfortable in Singapore, earning big monies, well then you better off in Singapore.. I guessed the Omakase over there has better quality and experience overall..
Many of my Malaysian friends do not earn big monies, but they have chosen to be Singaporean and live happily as middle class staying in HDB without car simply for the sake of the efficiency and stability of the system.
Well then it comes to personal preference as someone earlier mentioned. Personally I’m into motorsports and going Sepang for track days is my hobby. And I preferred to sit in a my own car and listen to my personal playlist while in the traffic jam than taking public transport for more than 30mins. Imagine you got a baby, pushing stroller up down MRT Bus, spending hours to reach a place and so on… Oh if you mentioned fresh graduate starting pay, yes Singapore best. Especially Software/Tech field.
@@ChengLinChongV that is utter nonsense. Aside from housing, everything else is cheaper dollar for dollar in Singapore as compared to Malaysia. Even cars are similarly priced dollar for dollar unless you want to scoot around in a Proton Saga. Everything from dining out in fancy restaurants, entertainment to shopping and groceries is at least 30% cheaper in Singapore compared to Malaysia. And no you don't have to earn alot of money to get the same enjoyment compared to Malaysia. Its the other way round!
@@xxxcool2565 well its really depends on many factors. Whether you’re single or with family or high income or Low income and so on.. Yes you’re right if dollar to dollar, let’s say you work in Macdonalds and getting paid by hourly. Of course Singapore is much better. What I meant is that the big fish small pond theory has to apply. Let’s be fair, would you rather earn 4k sgd in Singapore working 9-6 or let’s say being an entrepreneur doing a small business making 8k myr in Malaysia? Why I use this example is because this is what I see from my circles now. The same batch of my uni mates, some went to Singapore and earn an average salary in Singapore. Whereas some stayed back in Malaysia to start their own business, from Shopee, F&B, Cafes to Tech start ups. Most of them have at least 5 figures income in Malaysia now. Sometimes I really envy these lucky guys. Then there’s the other group which went to pick up a 9-6 role in MNC earning 3k myr.
@@ChengLinChongV then that is not an apples to apples comparison. Being an entreprenuer and being an employee is different. What you should compare with is an employee earning SGD4k a month in would have a much better quality of life compared to an employee earning RM6k-RM8k in malaysia. Hands down. Why? Firstly income taxes in Malaysia would easily take off 15%-20% of your gross income. This is not yet including cost of living. Just right off the back of your earned gross salary.
Going oversea for work are the better option. Of course it won't be easy. Just look at the foreigners that came to work at Malaysia. It never be easy. If you planning working oversea, never expect a good treatment. About coming back to Malaysia, well it depends on the individual. Those that have family and those that still have something left in Malaysia I'm sure they'll come back to Malaysia. Imagine those that got nothing left in Malaysia AND got married while working oversea or already achieved a top job there. Will they come back? I don't think so. Other than that, currency made a big different. If a person wanted to start a business but doesn't have a big capital and investor, where you want to start a business? Malaysia? Singapore? UK? Us? For me Malaysia because the currency. Then work the way up and start to think the next step like try to enter oversea market. So to those that has been working oversea and came back to Malaysia, they got their reason. Those chose to never come back, they got their reason too. But IF a person that gone oversea and found a new future, will they come back to Malaysia?
Ya agree, whatever we do like said "Tepuk dada Tanya selera" What is your priority. For me I work 13 yrs in the same company in the same position. Recently I had decided to change department to do a different job (how I wish my company have oversea branch) a department that usually people try to avoid. But I specially ask to be transfer to that department because that what I want to do since last 5 yrs ago despite people saying the manager of the department is not favourable and the job might stress me. I want to give my self change, my target is doing what I want to do eventhough I might not get any promotion as long as I like my job. Wish me luck😁
It all depends on your circumstances on personal level. Malaysia is good for retirement & doing business especially in a local markets. Accessibility on creating business is much easier. But jobs opportunities, purchasing power, saving money? Ain't easy if you come from a middle or lower class family. Singapore, on the other hand is good for carrer move, higher purchasing power & easier to save money. (work in msia for 1 Yr & now work in sg for 8yrs now) Difference is fairly huge I would say from personal experience. Stress wise, it depends on your efficiencies & peer pressure. Start business in sg would be more challenging due to its competitive market but if able to go through, its also where opportunities towards international markets are. For Malaysians, Some may feel unhappy or stressed out in sg. Some may feel wonderful land of opportunities in their own industries & wants to convert to Singaporean. Some may feel like rich n laid back life when back to msia after earning SGD. some may feel need to continue working in Sg to support families.. End up, which choices you make, you wouldn't know how the other would end up. Just follow your own decision & make the best out of it.
The real answer is, it depends. As a scientist, working in the UK/Europe because it's cohesive networking in research environment. Southeast Asia dont have that yet sadly.
In 1965, 40％ of Malaysian population are Chinese, and today this percentage drops to 22％. Due to Malaysia’s relentless effort to discriminate her Chinese population, Malaysian Chinese talent has been moving to Singapore year over year. Singapore is so rich and so distinguished among the South East Asian countries as Singapore treat her Chinese citizens like a decent human being. As Malaysia keeps discriminating and deteriorating , Singapore keeps flourishing and growing.
Despite every disatisfication build up inside me, i couldn't came out any country that can give a me a sense of security of being muslim, ease me to get halal food, comfortable climate (even sometimes it got hotter, but, if i move to the north, i need to fast more than 12h😭😂), last im not categorized as "foreigner", ... It feel weird
Also because original Singaporeans are actually from Malaysia, the policy here in the country is still trying to get out of the openly racial discrimination so we can get on with doing what works and stop wasting time with racial preference.
That’s true. I like that part about Singapore, any open racial discrimination will get ur ass hauled up to police station. Such enforcement ensures people to not cause division amongst the people. Something that I hope malaysia will enforce
@@MrMoneyTV - - - - " . . . I like that part about Singapore, any open racial discrimination will get ur ass hauled up to police station. Such enforcement ensures people to not cause division amongst the people. Something that I hope malaysia will enforce" - - - - sad to say, and I am sure you know too, that your hope will never come so long as malayland still having the same type of people as leaders.
This video is more for those talented or with high qualifications. What work stress or competitiveness when many Msians working in Singapore are Security Officers, Production Operators, F&B cook or staff etc. Reason simply the currency exchange rate. A Security Officer salary is equivalent to a Manager pay in Msia. If miracle that one day RM closes the gap with S$, there will be exodus of Malaysians going back home.
Go anywhere with higher salary. Stop complaining. Work for money & invest & reduce your spending/lifestyle inflation & slowly you will be financially free to do what you want at anytime✌🏻
The pressure is higher in Singapore for sure. Sense of failure is there. But there are periods where we work 24x7 and there are days where we switched off at 6pm on weekdays and full days on weekends. If this lifestyle is an issue to you, don't come to work here
Malaysia has the best of both world, work oversea till you are confident, then move back to Malaysia to build your dream empire or retire much more wealthy than Sporean.Hence, most Malaysin don't take up citizenship even if their children are SG citizens.
Funny I find humans to be the most weird and funny creature give them anything they want, they get it, but after sometimes hmm it's not good enough I want more.
Malaysians who work in singapore may love singapore alot. Try serving singapore national service first for 2 years with average wage of 600 dee enough to live or not.
@@MrMoneyTV coming back KL!! Stranded in Singapore for 1.5years 😅 definitely will bring family over back to KL permanently later when Covid stabilised and with the border opens up fully.
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MY, less stressful, work-life balance and got more kangtao :)
There are far less consequences for being lazy in Malaysia.
Obviously it's SG. You are asking a noobie question.
1. Just look at Malaysia downhill employment and salary range
2. Corrupted politic
3. Racism policy
4. Etc etc
Those came back from SG to MY: they already well to do already. Coming back to MY is just semi-retiring / retiring status. Cuz u have tons of money already.
By the way, Grab founder also moved HQ to SG and became SG citizen becuz of the trashy MY gov and racism policy
You forget mention malaysian returning for the food.
Yes. I agree Malaysia has potential to be a great country. Unfortunately, it has stayed "potential" for far too long. The politics and corruption is the difference. Read "Why Nations Fail" the example of US vs Mexico is somewhat a similar reflection of the situation here.
The natural resources in Malaysia is the envy of Singapore. But sadly you're right, it's been far too long 😔
Actually Malaysia is suppose to have great potential because we are at the "center of SEA" but Singapore is the one taking up the "center of SEA" properly that's why have to work so hard while Malaysia is still fighting to stop stupid racist policies.
@@Ming1975 Singapore thanks Malaysia for kicking us out.
México potential is very big, but it's shame what happened to them
The politicians that instigate the different races are actually DAP/PH and PAS since 1960s.
DAP instigate Chinese/Indians as if they are 2nd class while PAS instigate Muslims that the country sell out Islam. Only BN believed in a balanced multi-cultural Malaysia with all races in a united front hence called Barisan Nasional (National Front). If you don't see it, means you have been mislead by Pakatan and PAS lies & empty promises all these years. Mahathir, Anwar and Muhyiddin partnered with PAS or DAP after they screw up to whitewash themselves by just blaming BN. this is the same pattern repeating again & again which causes the political instability. the biggest problem is those that supported these guys who Kencing the voters with their empty promises and lies.
honestly i still choose msia because my family here, work-life balance (not stressful), delicious food and a lot of my friend are here to hang out with. i still love teh tarik and nasi lemak a lot. so idk i can migrate to sg or not 😂..sincerely opinion from a ex-worker and on my way to create my own business here 😉
Good luck with your future business undertaking. Hopefully it works in Malaysia.
No worries…it will work in Malaysia
All the best to you. Well, it all depends on who you are mixing with and whether or not you are willing to put down everything and move to SG. It is a big decision but at least make it worthy if going. But still, Singapore is the nearest option to those who have a dream of working overseas for at least a few years to save up some money.
it will work, doing own business wise, malaysia def better
That’s true. I guess nothing beats good relationships and good food!!! All the best for what’s ahead
The big fish small pond theory breaks down when enough people believe in it.
This explains the toxic behavior in some companies, everyone thinks they are better than the rest and all are trying to stand out by outperforming the rest - which in turn nullifies the work-life balance benefit, cause all the big fish is fighting for the same bait in a small pond. Think about it.
In short - choose what you believe to be the best path for you, don't blindly follow any theory, use it only for a reference and weigh out the pros and cons for yourself.
Everyone is different, and the environment will mold you in one way or another.
Do your homework and ask the proper questions during the interview to find out if the company is the right fit for your growth (personally and professionally as a career)
During the interview its a two-way street, if you think otherwise, its probably gonna be hard for you to make it far without being taken advantage of.
Just my two cents. Wishing all Malaysians the best!
Agreed. Matter of perspective. Whether u see the big pond as an opportunity or r u overwhelmed by the size and competition. The size of the fish dun change whether u are in a big or small pond, but don't end up complaining later the pond is too small. Remember the biology of a goldfish.
I do not think there will ever be enough people actually believing this theory to a point it breaks down.
Even if someone has heard of this theory, applying it is a lot harder.
In my industry, tier 1 firms and tier 2 firms often have a salary difference of 1k to a few thousands. Also the ego boost from working in a tier 1 firm fresh out of college is very tempting.
Malaysia in a heartbeat! Love the space. Love the value of life it gives me. Fnancially stable after working 35 years in Malaysia with 24 years as a freelancer...still working and enjoying every bit of it. I'm very very competitive - with myself and value the quality of my own work. Lifes been good with meagre malaysia earned earnings all these years- my own 5 room bungalow house with fruit trees near a city, holidays sometimes local and overseas and food, glorious Malaysian food. I invested well but it has never been about material gains or wealth - I educated myself about how I want my life to be and went for it 😁 To each his own. Like each country, everyone has a different trajectory - what's yours and go for it. No judgements, eh...
Singapore. As much as I would like to see Malaysia succeed, I don’t foresee it happening in short to mid term unless drastic changes happen in every level of the country, politics, culture, economy and society.
From a Malaysian working in Singapore.
No matter what reasons or excuses, singapore will still be better than Malaysia. Dont talk about family la, just talk about finances and career, singapore > Malaysia.
If you wanna talk about family, then of course anyone from India, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh all will choose their own country because of family what
@K W ...not only that, migrate to SG to avoid troubling relatives😂
When u felt the efficiencies of businesses/gov/hospitals of Singapore and face the bureaucracies/inefficiencies of Malaysia- it is a very BIG BIG difference.
That is why the HSR is a path for the tomorrow. Earn S$ n b home everyday to spend RM.
@K W Should be easier soon as the economy reopens. Do not be discouraged, try again. You will not regret making the move to Singapore.
@K W It’s possible to bring your parents over. I brought my mother over. Started with long social visit passes, then PR then citizenship. Malaysia is very near so not a big issue comparing migrating to Australia or UK.
I love Malaysia. If we are working a job, Singapore is amazing. Anything else, Malaysia is divine.
Totally agree with this brother Ray!
@Basil Gan I'd like a discord server with Ray
@Basil Gan I do have it just that the kids on discord are a little toxic
@K W IF, only IF. IF this, IF that. How many years of IF. Yet still IF.
The politicians that instigate the different races are actually DAP/PH and PAS since 1960s.
DAP instigate Chinese/Indians as if they are 2nd class while PAS instigate Muslims that the country sell out Islam. Only BN believed in a balanced multi-cultural Malaysia with all races in a united front hence called Barisan Nasional (National Front). If you don't see it, means you have been mislead by Pakatan and PAS lies & empty promises all these years. Mahathir, Anwar and Muhyiddin partnered with PAS or DAP after they screw up to whitewash themselves by just blaming BN. this is the same pattern repeating again & again which causes the political instability. the biggest problem is those that supported these guys who Kencing the voters with their empty promises and lies.
If got opportunity, surely will choose SG.
Maybe more stressful & exhausted on work, hey but don't forget:
Work 1 year in Singapore = ~3 years in Malaysia. You get to save a lot of time of accumulating wealth.
From my accounting field perspective, both MY and SG are equally stressful. So I rather be in SG for the higher pay
You will choose SG for work or for living ?
Hahahaha have u been here for work and live?
I am not sure why. But I can see a lot more Malaysians applying for jobs in Singapore in 2023 than in previous years. It has certainly made staff recruitment here a lot easier.
@@PranicEnergy its 1. 00SGD = 3.56MYR as of today.....
just my personal opinion as a Malaysian who working as white collar in Singapore for around 3 years. I would say the view from Peter mentioned in the video are all come out from the point of view as a Malaysian who never work/stay in Singapore before. Compare with my fellow Malaysia friend, Im way more less-stressful than them; I able to off my work on time most of the day, I can easily apply for leave if i want to, and i still get a better pay even if I don't exchange the salary and just look at the number itself. Yea there must be some pressure during the work but it really depends on your company (usually those SME in Singapore are more stressful and toxic, so just go for the MNC if can), but you got the outcome from it (higher salary and better life to buy/affort anything you like). Even if you want to starting a business in Singapore, yes the starting might be harder but dont forget the outcome are lots more higher than Malaysia too. You get what you pay for.
To those who are still considering to leave your hometown to Singapore, my suggestion is just go for it and there's no room for consideration, if you don't like it, just leave anytime and go back to Malaysia, nothing to lose man, thats all.
I’ve chosen Malaysia over New Zealand even though many people convinced me and questioned my decision. The reason is always family, friends, food (expensive to eat out and difficult to find halal food withoit getting bored of the same restaurants) and believing in change. As much as i despise the political issues, I cannot help but to think that if all the brilliant people end up leaving Malaysia, then we’ll never gonna break this cycle of corruption.
But the people in new zealand with their politeness, political stability, outstanding nature, punctuality is no doubt hard to resist. I hope i can keep these good cultures and inspire the people around me as well.
You could always cook your own food and prepare your own halal meals in NZ though. All the best.
If you are bumi, malaysia is still way better than any country in the world. Instant millionaire just flipping properties with bumi discounts.
Personally disagree with stereotype of Singapore being ALOT MUCH MOREstressful. Could be a case by case thing, but throughout my 3 years working in Singapore. Life has been great :). Work-life-balance can be a personal decision sometimes, there's usually companies to choose where you fit best (I assume most toxic experience are within sme).
Just my 2cents, some people are low-key ego and like nitpick on Singapore food and spaces while overlooking some other important factors. Singapore have much better spending power, public amenities and convenience in terms of accessbility to services and stuff, investment opportunities and products at personal level.
If you hold a useful degree and they like it, just go to Singapore.
I am sorry to say, you have to admit that it's a common issue in Singapore because Singapore is a fast growing country just the same as Hong Kong. But in Malaysia, we tend to have a more relax life style ..
@@Tom-cf5lk in my 10years working in Sg's government related establishments, I can safely tell you my life is easy. I have no problems with work-life balance and can take leave whenever I like. The stereotype about SG being fast paced and highly stressful may be true in some industries, private corporations or even specific departments.
no it a fact that sgporean are kiasu, me living in overseas for such a long time would stand the testament though my friends that are sgporean themselves will even admit that your kind is kiasu, stress out like it the truth, just because you dont feel it dosent mean that the majoirty dont feel it too.
Stress is subjective. Those that complain Singapore is stressful has low tolerance of stress in the first place. They are more suitable to continue to stay in more lepak place like Malaysia.
@richard kanna just want to share an interesting fact shared by most of my ex-malaysian friends, currently australians, americans, canadians, singaporeans. I quote, those who remain in msia, either need other msians' money or have underdeveloped prefrontal lobe, smart ones find better success elsewhere.
So which are you??
Learn in SG, succeed/copy to MY because SG has the education but MY has the resources/scale to make it big!
Another way I like to put it is, you start well in SG but end well in MY
I agree but we need to get rid of the Bumi Quota in our education system.
I am no fake profile, or paid by any political party.
My people might see me as a traitor but this is what held us for so long. We should not set some speciality when it comes to education.
Thats what i believe.
@@amirulasraf307 - - - bravo !! your wisdom and mentality are what is badly lacking in the politicians in the malayland govt. The "Malay first" policy is in fact one of the main reasons that held back malayland and its majority population from progressing and advancing. The malayland govt needs to have more wise people like you to lead if the country want to progress.
Other asean countries have alot of resources but still fail compare with Malaysia
@@amirulasraf307 many bumis like you but they still use bumi right while did comment like yoy
I agree with most point but disagree on the "working in Singapore is stressful" part. As someone who worked there for 12 years and still continuing, working in Singapore is much better than in Malaysia. i worked in KL 3 years before getting an opportunity in SG. The work culture in SG is much more well planned compare to Malaysia. As mentioned in your video, SG have all giant corp firms which emphasize on work life balance. Big company's manpower planning is much better compare to those firms in Malaysia, they take into account people will go on MC and take leave so there is always extra headcount as backup. The stress is actually "staying in Singapore". You need to stay in a tiny flat, squeeze with people in public transport, queue at hawker centers, "chope" table for your meal, a lot of walking when want to go out and also whatever you need to do also need to queue, book and check availability before going out.
Staying in Malaysia on another hand is just so much more relax, you have more space as our houses are bigger, everyone has a car. rarely food courts or meal places is crowded (of course those famous one do) and with our own transport. we have the mindset "If here full we just drive over to another place and eat /watch movie / entertain our self, why queue?". I gave up staying in Singapore after 2 years staying there and prefer to commute from JB. I can say my lifestyle improve much better and it definitely feel much better than working in KL. people will complain about the commuting, wake up at 4am yada yada, but I can say those are their choices, I work 9am - 6pm, i usually leave home at 7:30am, reach home around 7:30pm. If you drive to work in KL, you wont spend much lesser time than me commuting to your work place during rush hour anyway.
Boss there are pro and cons.
You knw wht's best for balanced lifestyle? Living in malaysia while dealing singapore's used car here. Lol.. wink* wink* 😉😉😉 hahahaha
If u don’t consider currency conversion rate, working in Sg is better off. A proper meal at hawker Centre or coffee shop will cost from $2.50 to $4.50. Also u save more in Sg. But u can’t have such advantages working for same salary in Malaysia. Other than salary, savings, better opportunity building a family in Sg is more secured and your kids likely have better future as the govt plans 10 to 20 yrs forward for its future generations. Also Sg policies is not race bias. Everything is regardless of race, language or religion.
Not sure about race bias.
Lee hSien Long himself said hat Nalays can't be placed into key Singapore army posts as their loyalty will be questioned during war( meaning if war happens against Malaysia)
pft theres a law that makes sure chinese makes the majority lol
In SG, most believe in Hands-On, in malayland, most believe in Hand-Outs. That's one of the many reasons why SG progressed and malayland go-stern.
Frankly the problem in Malaysia is really deterioration. Currency, education, property. When all these deteriorate so does business opportunity.
The pressure in Singapore is trivial as compared to one in Malaysia having to worry about:
1. Weak ringgit currency which results in weak purchasing power
2. Low earning power which results in having to worry about month on month expense
3. Unstable, incompetent and.corrupted govt which results stagnant or nil progress for the nation
4. Income gaps between rich and poor which result in crimes and social problems
5. Bumi putra system which results in unfair opportunities
6. High inflation rate which results in expensive brocolli is certainly a joke in today's world
7. Many other factors which only fellow Malaysians will know of………
It makes me wonder the true intention of this video creator as he hardly made any mention about the real life problems in Malaysia. I am cool if he is trying to appeal for Malaysians to stay behind in Malaysia but please do not quote stress (an intangible or rather immeasurable factor, as stress is very subjective) as a push factor in Singapore………
Stupid lah..Singapore Dollar x3 Malaysia Ringgit. Enough said
I feel like people are constantly over-exaggerating the stressful working environment in Singapore. It will largely depend on your industry, company, culture etc., not just the country itself.
Imagine a fresh grad with huge student loans, let say RM50k, and his/her job requires a vehicle to get to the work place, but because no payslip yet so he/she can't get a hire purchase loan, it's a loop. Have to get a car to get a job, have to get a job to get a car
Working in Singapore is a breeze, never have to think about getting a vehicle
In fact, many who have lived and worked in Singapore, have taken for granted the many positive traits of Singapore. By many, I am referring to both Singaporeans and foreignors. Despite being a small nation, they have conveniently neglected the fact that they have enjoyed social, medical, financial, career and education stability so far. Yet at the same time, they expect the SG government to keep food, housing, car ownership, healthcare and public transport costs low. Oh please, if there is such a utopia country, please give up your SG citizenship/PR/work permit/pass and migrate there asap, or please get back to your hometown asap.
Unfortunately #3 was a challenge for me. Having doing IT software business in MY for more than 10 years, I clearly see myself constantly in the disadvantage just because I don't have certain 'status', don't speak fluently in 'certain' language and doesn't know how to play their 'under the table' game. I had migrated to AU since and continued on my business, and few years back I got one major break with an international client. I am more than happy to pay the higher tax here in AU than having my hard earn income feeding the cronies in MY.
Think you missed out the main points, exchange rate, safety, races, skills advancements, opportunities, similar culture etc. That is why some Malaysians worked in Singapore. Singapore is small, but there lot of Corporate HQ being in Singapore, workers not just stationed in Singapore, but also has equal chances of oversea posting, such as getting SDG but work in Malaysia. For skills alone, there a big gaps between Singapore and Malaysia especially in area of technologies. Hoped that Malaysia getting better and better, if not you will still see Malaysian working oversea, not just in Singapore.
Each country has its advantageous points
Worked in sg for 4 years, been back for 8 years now, never looked back since.
Amazing!
Worked in Penang for 5 years, now retired in Singapore. Never looked back. 😜. To each their own. It’s your live, your choice, your opportunities, your family. I choose to raise my family here. Love to go back. Visit family and enjoy what Malaysia offers. Love Malaysia but not the other (we know what la).
KL and Penang is much better as long as you earn a good pay/income from business like at least RM10k - RM15k if you're mid level professional or above (For fresh graduates in Malaysia, work hard a few years la to reach that). With that pay, you get a big house an a car. In SG, assuming you get slightly less in SG terms like S$7k, it's nothing. Don't be conned.
I'm Malaysian but Singapore P.R. , marrying to Singaporean women , retired by the age 43 years old last 8 years ago , now I got 8 banglow houses around johore bahru , work , educate and live in Singapore for past 51 years 👍👍👍👍👍
Woah good for u my friend!
If I could choose Malaysia would be my preference. You have much better opportunities if you know what you are doing. Don’t only complaint but take all possible advantage that is available. If you really check the facts many are silent millionaires ( out of political circle definitely too )We have bigger space, abundant MNCs that could be a better option as a stepping stone to even try out your luck in Western countries.
thankful to all the Malaysians who go to Singapore work, play, etc. personally I'll love to work & stay in Malaysia if the pay is similar to Singapore.
Singapore high salary equals to high cost of living
Earned $50k even with the crash
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That's a good idea but how do I get a professional I don't know anyone, sorry to bother you but do you have any that I could work with 🙏🙏
Thanks buddy for his info I'll contact him right away😊
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I migrated here in SG with family. I'm so attached to Malaysia. Was hoping I can move back to Malaysia when the kids starts entering tertiary schools level n will still be finding job there. ✌️
Better be a level 50 player in a level 20 zone, than a level 50 player in a level 80 zone. Had a friend who got out from big4 because of toxic politics and ended up in a better position financially and emotionally in smaller firm. Be like water.
Too bad, I play FPS games. Your rules don't work on me :)
like that how you can win the game ?? hahahahaaaa , u are not GAMER lol, you are LEAVER. leaver will kena banned
Ur content always hit on the spot on the real reality. Keep it up.. Enjoy watching ur show.
Thank you
Nobody would want to leave their hometown and go somewhere else to work if everyone is treated fairly and get accessed to a wide range of opportunity. Plenty of reason why thousands of Malaysian left Malaysia, many of them choose to convert to be Singaporean as well. Safety, stability, purchasing power, opportunities and many other reason.
No country like beautiful Malaysia n its people n the food. From Australia
I quite agree with some of the points there, especially the part where we are lazy and non-competitive.
One of the reason why I haven't bothered to make a move yet, even as a try (like 1-2 years, see how far I can go, etc), is because I've heard so much about the country's competitiveness from my friends and sibling who are working over there. It's really no wonder they are such a successful nation, when their citizens have such amazing work etiquettes. It's a feat I doubt Malaysia will ever reach, especially with workers like myself who's more accustomed to the "laid-back" working style here.
I consider myself a professional worker who's pretty decent at his job, thus I often felt like if someone of my caliber is already like not super eager/competitive to be as good as those professional workers (from the same field) from overseas, I don't think we can really move our nation forward no matter what the next best opportunity our government manage to provide. Just an opinion la.
So in short, I chose to be in Malaysia because I can be somewhat lazy here. XD
You talk as if you are sure to get a job in Singapore if you wanted to? Please. There are so many other foreigners who wants a job who are way more hungrier and willing than you.
@@xxxcool2565 Oh I'm so sorry if I sounded that way. I didn't mean to say that I'm very qualified and will definitely get a job there, but I'm expressing an opinion on why I "haven't made the move" yet, and it's because I'm too lazy and their working culture is too competitive. I'm so sorry that my reasons, which was actually written in response to Mr. Money's "what do you think, write it down in the comments section", offended you or others in any ways.
@K W Oh not to say brainwashed. It's not like my friends and family are complaining about SG and telling me not to go, they merely express their feelings about the working cultures there, and I took it in and decided that it's not really for me that's all.
I've been to SG before, and I do find that a lot of their infrastructure are way nicer than MY. I don't find their people to be that arrogant, in fact, I find that those I've encountered with are mostly polite and responsible; just like in MY, there are nice people and there are bad people.
Please don't make further assumptions like I'm super anti-SG. I love SG and I hold them in high opinions. I'm merely expressing my opinions that for someone as lazy and non-competitive as myself, it's harder for me to thrive in their environment or climbing up the career ladder in my Industry (IT).
i personally do not feel Singapore a very stressful place to live and work, agreed to people who just started working in a new country, everything have to start from zero, just like if you just graduated and started working like an adult, nothing is easy, i worked in many countries, just mindset
@@davewong9284 Exactly. It's the mindset. I've already set my mindset out in the original comment as someone who doesn't have the right mindset to work in SG or anywhere overseas really. I don't know how obviously weak or low can I possibly put myself out to be at this point.
I’m more about spending power. It doesn’t bother me much if politics are bad in Malaysia as long as I have the money to spend when I’m retired. Earn sgd and spend myr in Malaysia on the luxurious. Why not? You don’t get that in sg unless you are really rich. Else when you are old, there’s nothing much to do in Singapore moreover government only release pocket money to you from your cpf on monthly basis as so called “retirement money” which is not even enough to cover the monthly expenses. Don’t even mention about enjoy your retirement cause you are still spending sgd in the end of day.
I would say when planning for settlement, must think of retirement. What everyone wants is when they are retired, they can enjoy their life with the spending power they have.
I agree with the big fish small pond theory. I don’t regret working on a startup because I guess learn a whole lot more by getting hands on to a lot of issues.
Whereas if you join a well established company u would likely be doing the thing you are assigned, no exposure for other knowledges.
Totally agree!
To me the main word I keep hearing is potential potential potential.
How many years has it been since Malaysia's independence. Even back then the word potential was there. But to date everything is still going backwards in Malaysia.
Whats the point of potential if it won't be unlocked in the first place.
Malaysia has its problem too.
It has divisive school systems. For reason best known to Chinese( I mean no disrespect) ,they will die if they can't study in vernacular schools
My young family relocated from Sg to JB for 10th year now after working in corporate Sg for over 15 years straight out of university. Husband used to drive daily to Sg. Now, living in Sg. I've been SAHM which have been wonderful for the children/family but a stretch on finances. By the way, I used to work in big 4 & mnc. It's a huge sacrifice in terms of potential earnings and career progression but if I were to do it again, I wouldn't change a thing.
Thank you for sharing this Grace!
But you and your kids are away from the your husband.
Let's hope the borders open soon. In my area, more than half of the households have their husband/father inside Sg now. Most of my Singaporean neighbours have returned to Sg since lockdown. No choice! They hired caretakers to look after their house (especially their garden)
i work singapore, they treat you right. oh yeah i get paid almost half a million singapore dollars per year. Malaysia maybe just small 5 figure monthly
Pastu, Malaysia keep voting for more UMNO rasuah rascals in govt since forever. Why?
Malaysia. I have the opportunity to work in different countries (middle east/nz). But in the end, i stick to malaysia. You have to build the experience first then you have the bargaining power. Never know why friends go to Singapore with zero experience. Probably wants to get on that 3 times bandwagon. But honestly, i can't see myself in SG or anywhere else.
I’m glad to hear that. We need talents to who are willing to be here to build the nation
Aiya why must choose.
Like some here already mentioned, It depends on their mentality and if they prefer competitive or laid back environment.
Let me teach you guys pro gamer move, just work 10 years in Singapore and go back Malaysia la.
Work 10 years in SG = Work 30 years in MY mah 😁
Exactly what I'm doing now. Build a nice career profile in SG, then move back to MY at my 40's with huge sum of money and a rich resume for me to secure a 10k salary in Malaysia. SG is a nice place and all, provides a lot of opportunities. But once you have gotten what you wanted, there's not much Singapore can provide you, your home is still MY afterall. Work in SG, retire in MY. Best of both worlds!
As for me...Before we were hit with this global pandemic...work in SG for more 10 years (contract were like 3 month work, 1 month off @ holiday before resume to work again)...Living in MY (Taiping)..Enjoy in Thai..Had fun in PH...jungle track in Laos..family holiday in Indon...thats all..
Woah sounds like damn good life dei
What job is that?
@@veryboliao as a marine engineer onboard merchant ship a.k.a shipcrew...After SPM..there is 2 IPT in Malaysia that provide Diploma level in Nautical studies / marine engineering which is ALAM - Akademi Laut Malaysia (Nautical/ Marine Engineering) & PUO - Politeknik Ungku Omar (Marine engineering only)..once complete their studies, student / cadets from these 2 IPT will be awarded with Marine Engineer licence or Marine Navigational officer licence that recognized internationally by IMO - International Maritme Organization (a UN govern body for maritime) so that these young marine officer/ engineer can sailed on international water with major shipping company.
and thats how i began my career with Singapore company..
Individual situation is different in Singapore , fully respect each Malaysian's personal decision on his/her career, only can wish them the best. 🤠
the second part of it is so true. I experience it myself. Was in one department but I was average. Decided to change my career and suddenly I am the best in that line. Went up pretty quick.
It's definitely SG for me. I can't stand the unfair treatment in Malaysia. Too obvious the rules are set to further enrich the already million/billionaire certain race politicians. I have been living in SG for 14 yrs, I am lucky to be able to get a well paid job hence living cost is not a problem for me. I have to say if you are earning less than SGD2k then u may have a difficult life here. Safety, cleanliness, efficiency, much higher purchasing power, international hub etc. Alot of ppl say SG too small very boring, but u can always travel out to overseas as substitute for travelling to Genting or KL more often so no big deal to me. Family back in Malaysia will always be the main reason ppl still hesitate but you have to remember this, today if you don't make the move, your future generation may never get the chance to move out and face the same unfair treatment you have received while you were still in MY. You can't guarantee the success and career path of your future generation. So move now while you can and provide them with a fair and advantageous platform to start from 0. Can always go back Malaysia to visit friends and family 1 mah.....
Tough question and answer will change when enters different stage of life. I am blessed to have my career in consulting and exposed me a lot of knowledge. But I may go back Msia simply because I want to lay back a bit but not an easy decision to make. Work life culture did exist in SG depends on jobs. Starting a new internet business can be easy now and may not need to be in Msia.
While you still young and still yearn to work hard, go for any opportunities available, explore any possibilities and be in a position where we can experience great exposure.
I am Malaysian working in Indonesia. Indonesia is booming and will be great industrial power in the future.
Of course, family is the main reason to come back to Malaysia, when the time come, enough money, then go back to Malaysia and contribute back to our beloved country.
More opportunities for Malaysian engineers in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam these days.
can i know what engineering industry u went in indonesia ? and how find the job at there ? does indonesia paid well toward foreigner?
The question should be why should you as a middle class wage earner Malaysian contribute to your motherland?
Because if you don't it is just going to get worse, investors will see the quality of people here are just getting worse and go to cheaper and better places(VIETNAM!).
With less business, MYR shrinks, who wants to bet SGD1 to MYR4? USD1 to MYR5?
The economy of Malaysia now may seem to be propped up by Malaysia's abudent natural resources, but it's future will be have to held up by it's people.
If the capable people are all leaving Malaysia, what will become of Malaysia?
Yes that’s the way :)
keep making video like this. a good exposure
My uncle from Malaysia went to Singapore and he was in the photo you showed
A really good video. A lot of information here. Thumbs up!
This came in a timely manner. I would say it’s a personal choice at the end of the day. Some people need to pay off commitments / have to raise their family. I’ve only been here for a year + in SG and I want to go back home for good. Felt like my mental health is at my worst here being away from family, in a pressure cooker and definitely can’t deny the sense attachment to Malaysia, our warmth, our food, being able to drive around freely.
I Malaysian who work in Singapore. Here's my personal thought lah.
Blue collar (Oil&Gas / Petrochemical/ Pharma) = I would suggest u to come and work in Singapore. Although its a little stress ( its really just little) when it come to work load, but overall its pretty much the same. Many of the people doesn't know Singapore have quite a number of factory or refinery down here. Hope you enjoy my comment.
Who say Oil.n Gas petrochem.and pharma is blue collar....?then all.engineers...Safety personnel.all.blue.collar.ah..?!!
I would choose Malaysia, I want to see Malaysia can be more successfull than Singapore one day.
Yay!!’
That one day maybe 100 years later, got abit chance.
That be a looooong wait 🤣🤣🤣
Sorry but not gonna happen. Remember that convict with an on going court case becoming economic advisor?
I think Msia would win the World Cup first before that happens.
When you already used to the life in Singapore, it’s actually very difficult for you to go back malaysia; especially when u married and have a family here in Singapore!
Most of the msian went back to msia is to run and operate their own businesses in msia.
Adapt
Honestly, Singapore offers a much better working opportunity and exposure for the young minds . One cannot compare the stress level as managing stress is different for each individual . Some enjoy and thrive in a competitive and fast pace environment while some can’t even handle any level of stress at work . It’s always good to provide ample opportunities and challenges to stretch the young minds in the early part of their career.
Singapore also hot houses , helps and finance unicorn start ups . Many of these young entrepreneurs are sent to US and China to learn and work with the best in their sectors . The largest group of Angel investors in APAC are based in SG.
Hence in this digital economy , it is important for one to access to capital , mentorship and help if one wants to start a business .
Another aspect is safety . I spent three days a week in the past two decades working and living in M’sia and unfortunately safety is a really issue .
Malaysia is a wonderful place for a long visit but if I were to choose between SG or M’sia for my kids , it will definitely still be SG .
Thanks for this interesting discussion. Not much I can do now since I have another 9 years to go before i receive my pension. After that, i can hang around in Singapore and other major cities around the world to see how life is like in those cities.
Anyway, working in SG is still the best. Since non-Malay can’t start a business in Malaysia anymore due to the new NEP set by Ismail Sabri (51% equity to Malay).
If BN & PN still continue leading Malaysia, there will be more corruption and very soon we will see houses & assets only meant for bumiputera.
The nep is cancer
@@braderaku yes. It was initially set to 30% by Abdul Razak (najib’s father) and now with this 51%, Malaysia is even more doomed. I don’t see any forwarding listed companies hiring anymore in Malaysia except in other Southeast Asia countries like Singapore. It has proven that those forwarding companies have migrated to Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore…
@@braderaku I strongly believe the intention WAS meant for good, but it was heavily misused to feed the greed of few cronies over time
@@jy221series4 for those who don’t know, Ismail sabri is a racist and it happen because of his high school period.
Where did u get info from non malay cannot start business?
God i love this guys voice. So soothing.
Singaporeans call it productivity, Malaysians call it stress. Everyone has same 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. But work in Singapore for 1 year = 3 years of work in Malaysia.
Not really. Malaysians themselves are overworked. It depends on what industry you work in. My brother works as an accountant at a large insurance company. During a non busy period he works 50-60 hours per week, during busy period 70 hours per week. Plenty of my friends who work in IT, Engineering, Doctors, Finance work really2 long hours. We certainly work far longer hours than Americans & Europeans. Malaysia also is among the most overworked countries as per OECD data. I don't understand where this laid back lifestyle notion of Malaysia comes from. If you live in smaller cities like Ipoh, Seremban, Kota Bharu or even in small towns. Life is very2 relaxed. But in KL & Penang, everybody is busy and is in such a rush.
110% agree with you. Last but not least, Malaysia public holidays. 😊
Love those holidays.. haha
Theres no place like home. Its always Malaysia, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Always you, Malaysia 🇲🇾
It is very simple- if u r smart n want to succeed then Singapore; if u r smart but contented 2 B the lesser and not the best ( for a better balance life~time to smell the roses) then Malaysia is it- it is more forgiving.
In Malaysia, if raining~Cheras/Puchong=a detour for a 2 hours kopitiam wait to avoid the traffic is understandable and accepted.In Singapore, they will say~ it is the early bird that catches the worm=your loss( don’t blame rain,flood n traffic jam).
I choose Malaysia, for sure
If you choose to work in Singapore as an expat or in the high management levels , go ahead . But if you are going to work in Singapore as a bus driver or factory worker, it's not advisable . In conclusion, you have to balance your pay and working pressures which you may take in Singapore. Otherwise, stay and work in Malaysia will be a wiser choice.
That’s true. Not every job in Singapore pays well. If the benefits there doesn’t provide any upper hand in career growth opportunity Malaysia definitely is better
@@MrMoneyTV Simple. Just compare bus driver's salary in SG and MY bus drivers. Nearly all the bus drivers in SG are Malaysians.Same for Cashiers salary at SG Giant and MY Giant Supermarkets, Security Officers, Cleaning Industry, Health Care. The list goes on...."Not every job in Singapore pays well".
Sg has btr opportunites for jobs and higher pay, therefore youd defo lead btr lives, singapore is also very well developed and very safe, i love sg
The malaysia can go far than sg. But corruption goverment being halangan for malaysia to go far. #rasuah
Just want to say that the big fish small pond situation will cause bigger problem by sidelining people who are good enough for the small pond but not good enough for the bigger pond.
Take for example in education, there seems to be a trend of smart students who qualify for JCs but instead decide to enroll into Polytechnics, maybe because they can play and excel at the same time. This act sort of deprive other mainstream students from getting into the polys. I would think this is similar for the working society, maybe this is one of the reasons why people lament jobs are hard to get.
If you are quite smart and hardworking you will have a comfortable salary in both Malaysia and Singapore. The best is earn SGD and retire in Malaysia. Especially the smaller towns..cheaper property
alot ppl said that first place when they start working in singapore .
but end up 10 yrs later it doesnt goes as they wish .
As you'll need to settle down your house , your kids in singapore ,
so you'll get retired when ur kids enter university .... in singapore ... so will you leave your kids in sg , ur 30 yrs friends in singapore ..while set up ur retirement home in msia ?
no way i would say haha
@@idealoptique yes. And moving to a small cheap place butwith no friends and relatives there, I think it's going to be very hard emotionally especially when we are old.
@@veryboliao exactly. Especially if u have regularly clinical appointment with the hospital u rely with.
Move to smaller place with smaller hospital? Seems like not so possible
Stereotypes are just stereotypes, and doesn't reflect the totality of truth. In my 10years working in Sg's government related establishments, I can safely tell you my life is easy. I have no problems with work-life balance and can take leave whenever I like. And can even be of low productivity. The stereotype about SG being fast paced and highly stressful may be true in some industries, private corporations or even specific departments, but definitely does not apply to every single job. Even then, my low productivity jobs are pretty well paid.
I also love travelling to Malaysia,not only because of the better spending power, but people are easier to get along with and generally have a chill vibe that's very comfortable to be with.
As I have no choice but to be in Sg now, my only consolation would be to spend more time in Malaysia when I retire.
Well said.
I feel each people has his own reason for their choice.
No doubt each country has its strength and weaknesses.
Singapore ,being the trading centre for more than 1 century no doubt offers exciting career.
No denying on that. It has a reputation of well managed country ,running like well oiled clock.
It is a vibrant city,exotic and a fore front in adopting technology.
Malaysia is sort of a laid back nation if compared to Singapore.
It too has exciting prospect.
It houses numbers of giants in semiconductor industry.
And for a country of 32 million, it ranks as no 21 as largest exporter in the world. Not bad for a country with such a population.
It has its weaknesses. One being an ever graceful leaders who quite reluctant to be firm. The leaders tolerate divisive vernacular schools that no other countries on this planet tolerate.
It's minorityChinese despite lamenting being treated unfairly( by native Malaysl) still find it acceptable to put " Mandarin is required" in job advertisement.
Yet they wonder why native Malays refuses to trust them.
It's people made a live changing decision to eject the world
longest ruling political party only to realise that the new govt is worse.
But there is a blessing in disguise.
lets be real, the main reason for going to SG, x3 MYR, without converting currency, the cost of living is actually lower in SG. Meals, transport, etc just cost much lower in SGD. You end up saving a lot of money for retirement in Malaysia
How about rent?
@@veryboliao according to my friend living there is about the same or slightly higher in their currency compare to Penang or KL. But the money you saved easily makes up for it. My friend says the quality of life and buying power is so much better besides the stressful worklife.
@@3mKay oh thanks for the info. I remember last time it was mentioned some electronic products are also cheaper in Sg
@@veryboliao the price is the same post conversion but with SGD you can easily buy a flagship smartphone with half a month of fresh grad salary. My friend works in IT, changing flagship phones every 2 years isnt uncommon if you like tech stuff
Iphone is definitely much cheaper. Since it’s priced in USD. SG conversion rate makes it “cheaper” to buy apple products or any imported goods.
Yes point 3 🙌 Easier to start a business, also another advantage we have over Singapore is the population. A very simple example is e-commerce, today you can see the amount of Shopee traffic/sales in Malaysia is so much greater compared to Singapore.
Another thing is cost of living, Malaysia ranked the best expat living country in the world. Because of the low living cost, I mean only if you earn a good decent salary, with many remote jobs out there and how common is wfh nowadays, you can get jobs from the US, earning dollars and spending ringgit. The lifestyle difference is so different compared to Singapore.
In Singapore you really have to earn damn big money in order to get the same living lifestyle as Malaysia. Cars Condo Good Food Good Restaurants Kids Tuition Classes Extra Activities and many many more..
Use the big fish small pond rule and live like a King here!
But if one already very comfortable in Singapore, earning big monies, well then you better off in Singapore.. I guessed the Omakase over there has better quality and experience overall..
Many of my Malaysian friends do not earn big monies, but they have chosen to be Singaporean and live happily as middle class staying in HDB without car simply for the sake of the efficiency and stability of the system.
Well then it comes to personal preference as someone earlier mentioned. Personally I’m into motorsports and going Sepang for track days is my hobby.
And I preferred to sit in a my own car and listen to my personal playlist while in the traffic jam than taking public transport for more than 30mins.
Imagine you got a baby, pushing stroller up down MRT Bus, spending hours to reach a place and so on…
Oh if you mentioned fresh graduate starting pay, yes Singapore best. Especially Software/Tech field.
@@ChengLinChongV that is utter nonsense. Aside from housing, everything else is cheaper dollar for dollar in Singapore as compared to Malaysia. Even cars are similarly priced dollar for dollar unless you want to scoot around in a Proton Saga. Everything from dining out in fancy restaurants, entertainment to shopping and groceries is at least 30% cheaper in Singapore compared to Malaysia. And no you don't have to earn alot of money to get the same enjoyment compared to Malaysia. Its the other way round!
@@xxxcool2565 well its really depends on many factors. Whether you’re single or with family or high income or Low income and so on..
Yes you’re right if dollar to dollar, let’s say you work in Macdonalds and getting paid by hourly. Of course Singapore is much better.
What I meant is that the big fish small pond theory has to apply.
Let’s be fair, would you rather earn 4k sgd in Singapore working 9-6 or let’s say being an entrepreneur doing a small business making 8k myr in Malaysia?
Why I use this example is because this is what I see from my circles now. The same batch of my uni mates, some went to Singapore and earn an average salary in Singapore. Whereas some stayed back in Malaysia to start their own business, from Shopee, F&B, Cafes to Tech start ups. Most of them have at least 5 figures income in Malaysia now. Sometimes I really envy these lucky guys. Then there’s the other group which went to pick up a 9-6 role in MNC earning 3k myr.
@@ChengLinChongV then that is not an apples to apples comparison. Being an entreprenuer and being an employee is different. What you should compare with is an employee earning SGD4k a month in would have a much better quality of life compared to an employee earning RM6k-RM8k in malaysia. Hands down. Why? Firstly income taxes in Malaysia would easily take off 15%-20% of your gross income. This is not yet including cost of living. Just right off the back of your earned gross salary.
Going oversea for work are the better option. Of course it won't be easy. Just look at the foreigners that came to work at Malaysia. It never be easy. If you planning working oversea, never expect a good treatment. About coming back to Malaysia, well it depends on the individual. Those that have family and those that still have something left in Malaysia I'm sure they'll come back to Malaysia. Imagine those that got nothing left in Malaysia AND got married while working oversea or already achieved a top job there. Will they come back? I don't think so. Other than that, currency made a big different. If a person wanted to start a business but doesn't have a big capital and investor, where you want to start a business? Malaysia? Singapore? UK? Us? For me Malaysia because the currency. Then work the way up and start to think the next step like try to enter oversea market.
So to those that has been working oversea and came back to Malaysia, they got their reason. Those chose to never come back, they got their reason too. But IF a person that gone oversea and found a new future, will they come back to Malaysia?
In certain aspect kiasu also means to be well prepared.
That is true as well
Ya agree, whatever we do like said "Tepuk dada Tanya selera" What is your priority. For me I work 13 yrs in the same company in the same position. Recently I had decided to change department to do a different job (how I wish my company have oversea branch) a department that usually people try to avoid. But I specially ask to be transfer to that department because that what I want to do since last 5 yrs ago despite people saying the manager of the department is not favourable and the job might stress me. I want to give my self change, my target is doing what I want to do eventhough I might not get any promotion as long as I like my job. Wish me luck😁
As a multilingual Swiss Entrepreneur & Digital Marketer, what would you recommend?
I choose Malaysia over Singapore. But I would choose New Zealand over both
NZ living cost too expensive compare to SG
At least its a new adventure for me because I’ve been to Singapore.
Love your video brother...which one best for work/job?..Japan, Singapore, Malaysia
It all depends on your circumstances on personal level. Malaysia is good for retirement & doing business especially in a local markets. Accessibility on creating business is much easier. But jobs opportunities, purchasing power, saving money? Ain't easy if you come from a middle or lower class family.
Singapore, on the other hand is good for carrer move, higher purchasing power & easier to save money. (work in msia for 1 Yr & now work in sg for 8yrs now)
Difference is fairly huge I would say from personal experience. Stress wise, it depends on your efficiencies & peer pressure.
Start business in sg would be more challenging due to its competitive market but if able to go through, its also where opportunities towards international markets are.
For Malaysians,
Some may feel unhappy or stressed out in sg. Some may feel wonderful land of opportunities in their own industries & wants to convert to Singaporean.
Some may feel like rich n laid back life when back to msia after earning SGD. some may feel need to continue working in Sg to support families..
End up, which choices you make, you wouldn't know how the other would end up. Just follow your own decision & make the best out of it.
Thank you for sharing
The real answer is, it depends. As a scientist, working in the UK/Europe because it's cohesive networking in research environment. Southeast Asia dont have that yet sadly.
In 1965, 40％ of Malaysian population are Chinese, and today this percentage drops to 22％. Due to Malaysia’s relentless effort to discriminate her Chinese population, Malaysian Chinese talent has been moving to Singapore year over year. Singapore is so rich and so distinguished among the South East Asian countries as Singapore treat her Chinese citizens like a decent human being. As Malaysia keeps discriminating and deteriorating , Singapore keeps flourishing and growing.
Despite every disatisfication build up inside me, i couldn't came out any country that can give a me a sense of security of being muslim, ease me to get halal food, comfortable climate (even sometimes it got hotter, but, if i move to the north, i need to fast more than 12h😭😂), last im not categorized as "foreigner", ... It feel weird
Also because original Singaporeans are actually from Malaysia, the policy here in the country is still trying to get out of the openly racial discrimination so we can get on with doing what works and stop wasting time with racial preference.
That’s true. I like that part about Singapore, any open racial discrimination will get ur ass hauled up to police station. Such enforcement ensures people to not cause division amongst the people. Something that I hope malaysia will enforce
@@MrMoneyTV - - - - " . . . I like that part about Singapore, any open racial discrimination will get ur ass hauled up to police station. Such enforcement ensures people to not cause division amongst the people. Something that I hope malaysia will enforce" - - - - sad to say, and I am sure you know too, that your hope will never come so long as malayland still having the same type of people as leaders.
This video is more for those talented or with high qualifications. What work stress or competitiveness when many Msians working in Singapore are Security Officers, Production Operators, F&B cook or staff etc. Reason simply the currency exchange rate. A Security Officer salary is equivalent to a Manager pay in Msia. If miracle that one day RM closes the gap with S$, there will be exodus of Malaysians going back home.
True.. we have many of that. Go there make 1.5k Sgd equivalent to MYR 5k
betui, aku stuju, malaysia ada byk peluang yang boleh dikembangkan.
love malaysia and cannot wait to see thoose are moving to SG
Go anywhere with higher salary. Stop complaining. Work for money & invest & reduce your spending/lifestyle inflation & slowly you will be financially free to do what you want at anytime✌🏻
I chose starting career in sg but then when my capital is enough i will be back to msia for starting my own business as well.
Im now living in SG but i miss Malaysia everyday... Freedom! Many things u cant do in sg, even in raya u can only play pop2,
The pressure is higher in Singapore for sure. Sense of failure is there. But there are periods where we work 24x7 and there are days where we switched off at 6pm on weekdays and full days on weekends. If this lifestyle is an issue to you, don't come to work here
Singapore! It's a regional hub for many multinational companies. You will be much more exposed and build your career.
nay, I am choosing the 3rd option -- move to Thailand
Who wouldn’t wanna go SG when just across the currency is already x3
Malaysia has the best of both world, work oversea till you are confident, then move back to Malaysia to build your dream empire or retire much more wealthy than Sporean.Hence, most Malaysin don't take up citizenship even if their children are SG citizens.
How can one leave toxic politics aside when politics is the thing that affect all aspects of our daily lives ?!
Should put the Malay subtitle since not all of people especially those who live in rural areas understand English.
We wanna make one in Bahasa
Y choose Malaysia over Singapore or vice versa?
When you can just work in Singapore and retire in record speed in Malaysia?
Smart one.
Funny I find humans to be the most weird and funny creature give them anything they want, they get it, but after sometimes hmm it's not good enough I want more.
Malaysians who work in singapore may love singapore alot. Try serving singapore national service first for 2 years with average wage of 600 dee enough to live or not.
Why not Brunei? same currency as SGD, more relax, no income tax..
90% people say Singapore good for living but 89% of them never go there.
You go where opportunity open the door for you not waiting for opportunity looking for you. You seek your own opportunity
I vote for this man a the next Malaysian PM !!!!!
Waiting this currently at KLIA2 VTL swab test waiting hall
😂 otw to Singapore?
@@MrMoneyTV coming back KL!! Stranded in Singapore for 1.5years 😅 definitely will bring family over back to KL permanently later when Covid stabilised and with the border opens up fully.
i been working in Singapore but than i realized i cant be rich working in Singapore .thats why im go back to malaysia