COSTS OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 | INCOME 💰 | LOCATION 📍| BUDGET 🗓️
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Do you visite putrajaya city, because it is more beautiful city of all cites in Malaysia actually and the house there also pretty for family living. You can research about it
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Salam sister, great videos. Please can you give some info regarding schooling. Costs for secondary and primary would really appreciate.
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As Salaamu Alaykum Sister. Let me start by saying that I truly enjoy your videos. Second, I can appreciate the time and effort you put into making your content. Third, I’m also an expat living in Malaysia and can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that your content is as close to spot as one can get. Lastly, I pray Allah provides you with the tawfiq to continue bringing benefit to the people. Allahumma Ameen!
Are u living in Malaysia?
I'm planing to go to Malaysia , I need advise pls
@@tones6905It's pretty straight forward to come, just come! 😊
Walaykumsalam aww thanks! I really appreciate it! 🫶🏻
Please visit the place first before making the decision to move@@tones6905
@@tones6905 yes, I’m living in Malaysia. The great thing is there is a lot of information available, which is as close as you can get, to have a true idea as to what to expect. Just keep in mind that things may vary according to individual requirements. For example, number of family members, age, lifestyle, expectations, etc.
Why not settle down in Seremban i.e In the south of KL? There are many housing projects along the Plus Highway from KL to Seremban. It has an efficient bus and train service too. Besides, its quite close the KLIA Airport. The property in Seremban is not as expensive as Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya or even Shah Alam. Its only about an hour drive.
While Malacca is further south of Seremban. Better still, get a house in Nilai bordering Selangor and the airport is just a stones throw to KL. The vicinity is quiet and serene but very close to all the actions in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and KL.
There is also a train service near to Dengkil and its mid-way between KLIA Airport and KL. My 2 shillings.
Masha'Allah. Hearing the Prayers in the Background is Beautiful.
Yes it is
Selangor is a state where Shah Alam is. Kuala Lumpur used to belong to Selangor as well but 50 years ago it became a Federal Territory owned by the fed government.
KL, Selangor, Kedah, Penang, Melaka, Sabah and SArawak are all part of 14 states that make up Malaysia.
And yes, landed properties are more expensive in KL and Selangor (they are in a region known as Klang Valley ). Melaka still has ample of lands available so the demand and asking prices are still making sense.
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Sarawak and Sabah are 2 region in Malaysia are located in the Island of Borneo.Adjacent to Brunei and Kalimatan Indonesia.
Loved this, only 23 but hoping to move to Malaysia once I start a family one day inshallah. I’m really researching and planning rn so your Malaysia series has been super incredible and informative. Thank you!
I fortunately came across your channel with this video, what a great pleasant informative one. Will be going through all of your videos after this one 👌🏻🥰
Thanks a lot, keep the good work up 👏🏻👍🏻
Great video. Thank you. A list of local estate agents would be useful.
Great video. Looking forward to learning more about International schools in Malaysia.
There few Arabic International schools in KL /Selangor beside British, American & Australian International schools
Actually foreigners can enroll their children into Malaysia Public schools which are literally free. Just need to pay some fees for books and PTA. Our English is of course the Cambridge English module. Furthermore children can mingle with locals, opening new opportunities.
Hi in which areas are these public schools? Are they good? If possible could you give me some names? I'll really appreciate it🙏🏻
@@faz_s You will find public schools in every corner of Malaysia. As public schools are supported by the government, locals aren't required to pay school fees. Expats, on the other hand, will have to pay tuition fees for public school attendance, though the costs are much lower than for private and international schools.
But for better English education i think it'd be better if they just stick with international school.
My personal view is just to find school with less students. Some primary schools in the city are overcrowded. Before in Langkawi, there were some Japanese who put their children in our public education system. They stayed and studied until SPM with good grades.
@@faz_s In general, missionary schools are very competitive (not just in education, but also in marching band etc), and yes, the pupils are mostly locals. You will know it's a missionary school by the name (St Francis, St John, Convent Bukit Nanas, Infant Jesus Convent). Students there are also fluent in English, since most of them uses English as first language anyway. In the state Saira's in (Melaka), there's also some missionary schools surrounding popular shopping mall cluster/historical square (Infant Jesus Convent and St Francis are there). If you are quite wary of overwhelming Catholic influence, don't be, Muslim students still get to wear hijab, if they choose, and they still have state-sanctioned ustaz/ustazah to teach your kids about religious study.
This is a great video with full of information. I watched other videos on cost of living but you have explained it very well. I am looking forward to your videos on school and how to earn money online while in Malaysia. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us. My family and I are also planning to move from Canada, similar reasons as your previous video
ANOTHER FANTASTIC VIDEO
I'LL BE VISITING THIS SUMMER
CAN'T WAIT!
I am also going. Thinking of saying two nights in malaka and then kual lumpur. We will actually be staying in singapore for the main part
You're most welcome! 😊
It's also so extremely important to learn local cultures, languages and customs, history. It will help locals to hv positive sentiments towards expats especially those that really want to hijrah to Malaysia permanently. In the past, many ppl from various nationalities (e.g. China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Middle East) came to Malaysia and they integrate really well - mix their culture with local culture, adopt the language, marrying locals etc. That's why Malaysia today is so colourful and diverse.
If expats just stay in their bubble or just mingle with high earning Malaysians then it is unlikely for every day Malaysian to be open abt easing the citizenship requirements to give citizenship to expats that want to live permanently in Malaysia. Instead of going out for holidays and adventures so often maybe try take a class somewhere or volunteer for a cause dear to you or help at the mosque.
Many Malaysians can speak English but there are those tht don't necessarily like to especially it's the language of the ppl that colonised our country for a very long time. But that said there are Malaysians tht can only speak English (sadly) and those that don't mind or even prefer speaking English. So just keep the historical background in mind and put the effort to learn and speak Bahasa Melayu - your effort will go a long way
I'm happy to see many Muslims wanting to hijrah to Malaysia and I'm just sharing what I think will help us help you integrate and be allowed to stay permanently in the country.
Just my 2c
I completely agree with this. I'm a foreigner living in KL. I took Malay classes for 3 months when I moved. Most expats I told about this, said oh what's the need. And that mindset is a problem.
Jazakum Allah khairan. Thank you so much.😊 I have taken a screenshot of your priceless advice as guidance if I was to move to Malaysia ya Rabb.
It so true, many expats taking for granted as most Malaysians can converse in English. However if they showed their efforts to learn Malay (Bahasa Melayu/Malaysia) which is spoken by majority of Malaysians mostly Malay Muslims (national language) included during Friday sermons they can go long to be part of the society.
It is a very easy language to learn and many foreigners can master the basic Malay conversation only for few months. Nevertheless, Malaysia and mostly big cities; Kuala Lumpur metropolitan, Penang, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu etc is very melting pot and so diverse, so everyone is welcomed and you won't feel like alien or hostile at all. Many Islamic events held in KL; local and international speakers are normally giving lecturer in English eg. Faith Events.
Assalamualaikum warahmatullah dear sister. Today I first visited your channel and Alhamdulillah now I subscribed.
As Salaamu Alaykum - enjoying your content very much. Making my first trip to Malaysia in mid-April, staying for a week in KL. Very excited to see & experience what I can, its been on my bucket list for a while. Your information is quite helpful, I've been watching the changes re: MM2H very closely as well. The goal is to be retired in just a few years. Cheers from California.
ALL THE BEST SIR, you welcome here 😁 i bet you will not regret to be in our country 😊
Foreigners will raise the prices of all that eventually put a burden on the locals
Foreigner require working permit to work as so called "admin", "shopkeeper", usually covered by Bangaldeshi,pinoys,indonesian.A British will not stand a chance to get this kind of job.Grab driver is only for local citizen . (Requires registration in Grab pre-check system)8
The option for a British is either work as a professional level /expat,or a business owner ...lah..
Dia punya info semua tak tepat. Kononnya nak ajak semua org asing ke M'sia because its cheap. Akhirnya, kita org tempatan yang susah.
@@user-uo2gw7yz7v ya lah,baru pindah tinggal sini 2 bulan,ingat tau semua..haha..macam Jamie Oliver masak nasi goreng..
@@user-uo2gw7yz7vbetul. Dia tipu orang saja. Semua salah 😂
Love the content
As a Malaysian, I feel bless after watching your video.. I was thinking to work outside Malaysia but after listening to your content I should reconsider.. Oh ya, another thing best about Malaysia that your subscriber should know is the foods in Malaysia.. We're knows as heaven of food.. Malaysian cook very well.. What say you guys?
You are underestimating the cost of living in Malaysia. Your numbers would only work for those willing to live like the poor in Malaysia. My family of 4 needs over 10k for a basic lifestyle.
Allahuma'barrik
May Allah Bless You Ameen,
May Allah Swt Protect You From The Evil Eye Ameen.
Ameeeeen thank you!
Just a couple of points you might want to consider doing a bit more research:
1. For foreigners to ‘legally’ be employed in the country they’d need a work permit, which usually is applied for by their employers or employment agencies.
2. Medical insurance should be included in the monthly expenses if private medical treatment is preferred. It is recommended though since government hospitals can have long waiting times and foreigners pay full price anyway.
May Allah bless what you're doing sister truly inspirational
We're moving (all being well) to Sarawak end of the year, from the UK my husband and 4 kids. We're heading over in the summer for the kids to do their entrance exams and my husband is doing all of his stuff, medical, bank account opening etc. Hes going for the SMM2H and me the guardian visa. If you're ever in Sarawak lets meet up. My daughter is the same age as yours 😊
What are you doing for work? I have the same family situation
all the best sister, i just wanna share some introductions about sarawak😁 firstly sarawak were the biggest state or region in our country and full of mountains there. Secondly , in sarawak has less muslim people rather than other state that we call ‘SEMENANJUNG’ cause we are being spread by the sea and me i live in selangor near to KUALA LUMPUR .Moreover, basically in sarawak we have more than 20 ethnic there and the most ethnic we called it IBAN here in sarawak. Also weather in sarawak was not same as SEMENANJUNG( EVERY STATE EXCEPT SABAH & SARAWAK) . The weather cooler than KUALA LMPUR. Lastly, you should go hiking at GUNUNG KINABALU, heavenly scenery there😁. ALL THE BEST FOR YOU N YOUR FAMILY SISTER.
Congratulations! I have the same family size and I'll love to experience life in Malaysia. I wish there are opportunities for teachers.
@@shaibumohammedlanyo4733 you can try to apply teaching jobs at international or private schools in Malaysia as for public school you need a Malaysian teacher training qualification and only for locals.
Perak also a nice place to live in... Ipoh is the capital of Perak state... we have Islands like Pangkor, beaches and also the Highlands if you want to escape from the heat... Ipoh is more laid back than Malacca or Penang and its still on the west coast of the peninsular... and its takes only around 2 hours to get to KL or Kedah... quite convenient actually... Ipoh is quite a smaller town compared to Penang,JB or Kuantan in Pahang... we have some of the beautiful landscapes due to the hills and mountains views... your family should do a road trip to Ipoh and some other places around Perak state... you'll enjoy it I'm sure😊... anyway, thanks for choosing Malaysia and I hope you and your family will prosper living here Insha Allah... Alhamdulillah ❤
Such great information. Thank you
Fully enjoyed. Very informative
I can assure you that if you'r from the UK, there is no way you can apply for jobs like barista, sales assitant, marketing etc bcuz those jobs would be filled mainly by locals or if not locals, employers will take in people from panel of approved countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Filipin, Mynmar etc). Unfortunately, UK is not part of that panel countries. The positions that your UK friends can apply are in the Professional & niche categories where there are no qualified locals to fill those positions.
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Thank you!
yeah. even local struggle to have low paying job and underpaid.
Agree
like nursing or IT for a example?
Great video sis😇
Hoping to see your next content regarding international schools and affordable fees.
It would be very helpful 🙏🏼.
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May Allah bless your every step with happiness.
Ameen😇
Salaam Sara, we spent 5 weeks in Malaysia in 2023 .. loved it & now seriously thinking of moving.. I got questions so going to message you inshaAllah.
Your channel is probably the best in Malaysian guide category.
Asa sister. Wallaahi these are very helpful. Thanks.
Assalam Saira...welcome to my country...and salam Ramadan Mubarak
Thanks for sharing
Masha Allah, very helpful videos.
Thanks for liking
Those wage rates you mentioned are mostly associated with cost of living in rural areas like pahang, perlis, kedah etc. It would be quite difficult & very tight to live on RM2600 in KL even if you are single let alone with a family
Not possible for a family to live on 2.6k . Even the low income Malaysians live on more than that
I live in Malaysia 1 years and is not this at all this is best scenario you talking about , is better you advice riches people or retailers, dont go to Malaysia if you think you going to survive with trying to find work !
Totally agree with you ....pay is not that great U cant even buy a house earning 3/4k... unless you're working in the corporate sector...
I have also watched all the videos and I feel fine lines are being missed in every video incomparrison to other TH-cam influenncers I have watched talking about living in malaysia. E.g says says in another video that after 1 year u get the money u bank with malaysia bank 80k back. Thats not true. U get 50% upto 65% back and even when buying u can't buy cheap properties they have to be over 1 mil mark. Malaysia is sold as a dream while missing crucial points.
I'm Malaysian and I think that best is for foreigners to earn in their own country with a stronger currency. The average wage in Malaysia is not enough to live a comfortable middle income lifestyle. That's why many households have dual income unless one spouse is earning alot more. As in many other countries, the normal people are struggling to make ends meet. It is never easy to move to a new country. I would say those who find it easy to move here are those who earn good income locally or have sources of income from countries that have stronger currencies. For Muslims, the push to come to Malaysia would not be the economic gains but more of wanting a more Islamic lifestyle in a relatively safe country away from war torn areas where people are more willing to accept foreigners.
Those who think it's easy to move here are the real dreamers.
Can you please recommend a good TH-cam influencer/video please? I need a realistic viewpoint and I agree with you
the point is her video is not realistic and we don’t employ low paying foreigner especially with UK passport or EU passport. please stop comparing converted cost of living in Uk vs Malaysia. That os not how you do it in day to day life. Majority malaysian still underpaid. The econmoy stuck between low and medium impact industry. This video just sway from the reality and why it appear in my feed is mind blowing. damn. wake up sister.
Thank you for this video!
What a good channel and what a good job you're doing.
from western country you can only apply expats job. min salary rm5k, skilled job that cannot be filled by locals. no you cannot get employment pass for admin or barista. only certain sectors like IT or engineering.
Great video. Thanks. I think the international schools are very expensive though. 😢 From locations I would stick in mainland and away from Borneo. I was thinking of Ipoh or Putrajaya ❤
Putrajaya is nice as it is a planned township and the seat of the government admin offices. It is also a majority Muslim population and the are no discos, clubs or alcohol sold there. However it is not convenient if I have to commute to KL daily. Ipoh is a nice older town established during colonial days. Less urban but still good but it is not majority Muslim. Having said that Malaysia is still a majority Muslim country so mosques are easily found in Ipph as well other Islamic activities.
Although Malaysia is a beautiful warm country, basically love at first sight
Love your content ❤ we are heading this summer for a summer holiday in Malaysia. But now you made me wonder how it would be to emigrate to Malaysia with my family. Oh that would be a dream come true 😇 I need to persuade these guys. Can you imagine we live in the Netherlands, the horrible weather, not complaining alhamdulilah, but how would it be to wake up every day with the sun shining 💭
sarawak is in malaysia borneo…thailand is another countriy….malaysia is like the US, it is a federation of 13 states
Sallam from kalimantan indonesia
Not 13 states. Cos Sabah and Sarawak are not states.
@@ahmadmatusin5150 @ then why it is called state of sarawak or negri sarawak???
Sorry thank you!! I meant Borneo and Brunei
Went the opposite direction lol
There are a few school systems in Malaysia. Public national schools using Malay as medium of teaching, and there are two vernacular schools; using Mandarin and Tamil to cater Chinese and Indian communities. There are also Islamic private schools that some of them using English as medium of teaching, and of course international schools included Islamic and Arabic Internationals schools which the fees are bit pricey, but some local parents also sending their kids that using international curriculum; British, American, Australia etc
Shah Alam is best city for family living & growth.... It just relax & cool city.
Liked your first video, you very first video you gotta do more videos to avoid tax
Assalamualaikum Saira ...thx for promoting Our country Malaysia as as your second home...i like your videos... always watching your it...i already fell in love😂😂
You should come to east coast of Malaysia.. Kelantan and Terengganu. Especially Kuala Terengganu, clean and calm town good for retirement.
Wonderful explanation. Malaysia welcome foreigners to staying and enjoying the life style here.
Lovely ! seems that its doable for those that want it, Wish everyone who wants to move all the best ! I am just waiting until i Can get a fully remote job InshaAllah , Although its not going to be a big change for me weather wise as i live in Australia i just want to live where i can hear athan and be able to buy a house without getting involved with Riba
new subscribers , i like your content sis 📈
Jazakallah Khair sister
Thank you so much for your research and for sharing it with us. Would you recommend for people who has english as second language
Amazing
Noooo!😂 Sarawak is not part of Thailand. Sarawak is ours, part of Malaysia 😂. Sarawak is too beautiful for us to give it to Thailand 😂
Shah alam lang here. Yes the housing prices especially in the center of shah alam are quite pricey. But it is a very peaceful neighbourhood. Lot less traffic than nearby cities such as klang, pj, subang.
Jazak ALLAH khara
Nice - whatever numbers you are mentioning - pls try and start putting totals in videos via editing etc. This helps consolidate things
Very Good Video! I’m in California and always wanted to visit and possibly move to Malaysia
Shout out to the East coast!
You need to mention how easy it is to learn Bahasa Meleyu.
As far as I know mm2h applicants cannot work here but they can have a business(job creation). You can discuss with nomad capitalist andrew Henderson or participate in nomad capitalist live end of the year probably Sept 2024. He alternatively lives in malaysia.
Bless you sister
Well done sister, wish you well. As part of my plan, Can you do full breakdown of costs including all utility bills, fuel, supermarket and food costs, school cost, health costs etc.
I’m coming to Kuala Lumpur after watching you. Inspired me I want to move to KL love to meet you in July if your around
Please make a video on the weather in Malaysia. Jzk
Sister your vlogs are awesome
for non-Malaysian citizens holding key or C-suite positions in companies relocating to Malaysia, a preferential tax rate of 15 percent is given for a period of five consecutive years. This tax incentive is limited to five non-citizen individuals employed in each company who have been granted relocation tax incentives, and who must be tax residents in Malaysia with monthly salaries of not less than MYR 25,000
So nice to hear that azan
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Tak lama lgi dh bleh cajap melayu 😊🤝
You are only looking on the bright side of M'sia.
I believe you are new to M'sia.
Sarawak is part of M'sia.
The M'sian currency is weak.
When you buy a property it is difficult to sell or rent at market rate.
*Sabah and Sarawak are in malaysia!! 🇲🇾
Sister the number you provided for whatsapp no one is responding. Is it active ?
DO YOU MISS ...PAKISTANI FOOD in uk ???🖖
Salam sister, have you been to Putrajaya? Can you let us know your experiences as we’ve been told it’s a very nice place to reside Jzk
Can't wait to see your school video. The cost I have seen online for 4 kids has put a stumbling block to move.
Correct word Sabah Sarawak Singapore ( exit 1965 ) partner formed Federation of Malaysia as International establishment Federation of Malaysia Agreement in 9.7.1963 & Official Proclamation on 16.9.1963 @ Malaysia Day .
Malaya Federation gained Indipendance from British Colonial 31.8.1957 ( Malaysia not born Yet)
Singapore gained autonomy on 1959 & Became Self Indipendance 1965 after exit from federation of Malaysia.
Sarawak Gained Indipendance Country from Colonial British on 22.7.1963
North Borneo Gained Indipendance Country from Colonial British on 31.8.1963 .
Come visit Perak, also a quiet town but we have all the modern facilities.
Minimum wage in malaysia is still very low ringgit 1500. 250 pounds per month. Crazy. Mostly paid to migrant workers from bangladesh, indonesia etc etc
Aku suka dengar dia bercakap.. dia punya dialek British pekat, berbeza dengan dialek American.
I think you might mean she 😊
@@welcometothemanfamily4435He uses Malay, which doesn't use gendered noun for anyone.
British accent bila cakap laju lagi mudah nak tangkap compared to american. Sebutan sebiji2. 1 lagi american macam banyak guna slang dan idioms.
yes, think she can open an English tuition centre, mmg boleh uplift English standard di kalangan org2 Melaka. Kat Penang ada centre camni dengan native American/ British as tutors.
Intriguing place
Hearing the recitation of Quraan in the background is beautiful. I wish I was there. One day soon insha Allah. How far is the masjid from you?
Thanks
Alhamdulilah sister....ALLAH LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES....I LOVE MALAYSIA...From Singa SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 SINGAPORE
as a foreigner, if you want to work here, you need to be employed before you come. you can't get employee visa if you come here as a tourist
Thank you so much sister. I am looking a place to run to. From Canada
Kedah and Perlis have border with Thailand while Sabah Have border With Philippines and Indonesia. Sarawak have border with Brunei and Indonesia, Johor Have Border with Singapore
Thanks a lot for your kind and super efforts.
I should like to ask you about the cost of studying in universities and international high school
A couple of points to add to your informative video.
Related to residential properties, you have to pay two types of taxes based on value i.e. quit rent and assessment. Not a huge amount though and is paid annually or bi-annually.
Next, petrol and diesel prices are heavily subsidised. E.g. petrol (RON 95) is 36p or RM2.15 per litre!
Any Zakat paid can be deducted from your income tax payments, without limit.
unfortunateky petrol will not be subsidised anymore after the PADU system is complete. they want to target only certain groups of people within the system, like b40, and probably m40. however t20 and non-ic bearers are not eligable.
@@tisexblackthat is great because i don’t want our subsidy get vandalised by all these foreigner that just contribute so little to our country and community. they just here because of all this subsidy that can be enjoy bu everyone. what a joke. try asking foreigner who is living in singapore. you will find the ranting about high cost of living nowdays
Have you looked into renting kampong (village houses) houses. Melaka village houses have ornate front steps don’t they. I personally would never live in new builds despite the facilities available .
you're break down is good. could you plz do one of how to set up a business. just a small shop for instance, with potential to grow.
Will do inshallah
Assalamu Alaikum sister. You are so inspiring MashAllah, I would like to move to Malaysia 🇲🇾 is property rental a good business what Returns would we get on commercial and residential is 10% yield achievable, pls can you tell me the maximum amount of land you can buy if I build a farm house..thanks.
In my opinian as a msian, i can live anywhere in msia, be it in peninsular or in borneo.It depends on what are your looking for to satisfy your own needs.msia is not difficult to fit in.
If u want to live in serenity and laid back city u should check on ipoh, perak. I prefer ipoh to malacca.
I love your content and thank you so much for doing the work that you do and sending me your number, I messaged you earlier today☺I currently live in Canada and plan on visiting this summer inshAllah. I will be staying in KL month for a month and then my parents will join me in August to visit for a few weeks . I’m very interested in the whole process of renting/ making that transition. I just started wearing the hijab a few months ago and so I’m really honestly looking forward to living in a Muslim majority country iA
I am particularly interested in the aspect of building a good Muslim community/network of friends. I know that moving can often be very isolating as I’ve lived in the West my whole life and our family has a very large social circle here.
You have to learn to speak Malay if you want to understand the sermons in the Masjid because it is Malaysia and they speak Malay but everywhere else you can get by speaking English
Msians are really friendly. Easy to make friends within your neighbourhood, with the other mums in the same school that your kids go to.. and soon enuf you'll get connected to the entire expat community. Alhamdulillah on the hijab sister!
You can try staying for a couple of weeks in Bangi area(outskirt on KL) but majority Muslims community and Universities around the area. Rental is cheap for weeks or month. Try Tenera Hotel Bangi- they hv for long term stay too. KL itself may be costly and congested.
Very informative. Can I ask if your retired how does the visa work as your normally only given 3months on arrival! Many thanks
Jzk khayr sister. Can you give more of a breakdown, rent you mentioned, what about water, food shopping, eating out, car or transport costs. Schools fees. Obviously most of will want international school or international Islamic school.
Please do a video on international Islamic school where you are. May Allah swt reward you for your efforts
Thank u for ur informative videos
Can u please make video of about British/international schools in Malaysia how to get admission and how to choose right one thank u again
There is one in Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, Kolej Tuanku Jaafar, can google, Not far from Nilai New Town and the Lekas Highway (Seremban to KL).
Hi Saira, I was born in Malacca but spent many years in London and Australia. I am ashamed to admit that I do not know Malaysia as much as you in a month.
I wish you luck on your move, please keep posted on may be 3 monthly basis, so other people can do informed decision.
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A KFC snack plate ( 2 pieces) costs 21 Ringgit and a Big Mac Meal costs 16 Ringgit. So its not as cheap living in Malaysia as she makes it out to be.
Thank you so much, your tips and advice has really helped me make my decisionto retire one day to Malaysia. Can you tell me how did you open bank accounts abroad, and did you look for work whilst on holiday? I was thinking of doing both, opening a bank account and looking for work once I'm on holiday. Or might be best once I move. Can u advise x