I love Malaysia, such an awesome country, in this video I share my honest opinions of this great place! www.buymeacoff... Join the channel / @jondcanton
Good observations. As a single mid-50's male traveller who is not looking for a relationship with an Asian lady, just loves travelling in SE Asia, Malaysia was refreshing in there is no 'bar-girl' hassle which is pretty prevalent in Thailand and Philippines - just a bit more relaxing in that sense! Yes drinking in Malaysia is certainly not cheap (although beers from Family Mart are still really affordable, just bars expensive), but for me that is compensated by the outstanding and incredibly affordable food, the connections you can make with local people due to their high level of English language, and everyone wants to stop for a chat, the complete lack of tourist hussle - never felt anyone in Malaysia trying to take advantage or rip me off, great modern comfortable transport connections across the entire country and superb value accommodation which was always spotlessly clean. Give me Malaysia over its neighbours any day! Can't wait to get back there and explore further. My tip - get to Melaka, outstanding place and topped Penang in my opinion.
Visited Malaysia earlier this year with my wife as part of a 3 week tour of SE Asia. Really enjoyed it although it was incredibly humid. People are friendly and helpful and the cost of living is low. An advantage you get in Malaysia as a UK National is a 90-day visa on arrival.
Hai Jon..!!! Welcome back to Malaysia.... I'm Malaysian... And I think the reason why it's very difficult to get permanent residents or citizenship is because: 1) There are a lot of immigrants from other SEA countries working here long enough (50% of them more than 10 years) so it will be an abundant of people becoming residents IF the process is simple 2) Permanent residents get a lot of advantages such as almost free treatments at government hospitals (including medicine), almost free early education for school kids, special price for any government taxes, availability to get government incentives, availability to reach for government facilities for free (or a lot cheaper) and many more government subsidized products in which most of other countries don't have 3) On the political side, if you are a citizen, you'll be able to vote during general election, so we actually prefer the locals who knows our culture than letting somebody from outside who doesn't really understand Malaysia to vote and rules for our country
Bit ironic really, Malaysia is afraid of losing its own culture but in a way that preserves something that is not compatible with the modern times. A better Malaysia would be one which allows more people to settle there and establish the country as perhaps one of the top countries, if not then it will always remain second best.
@@kpwnage97 We don't really need to be the best.... We just need it to be safe and preserve as it is.... Even now most of the "wrong doings" in public, lack of manners and all the "racism" is actually being played by the outsiders.... We have been living here peacefully for decades with our cultural mix with no big problems, but now it is starting to have "external influence" when more and more outsiders are coming from all over the world, bringing their culture which might not be so suitable for locals especially the Muslims... For me, when you come to any country, you just have to respect the local culture....
Malaysia or Thailand? Malaysia wins hands down. English speaking man. Drive on the same side as UK. UK three pin plugs, fish n chips everywhere..how about the simple conveniences eh?
We have our own version of fish n chips, but u have to go to the east coast in the state of terengganu. we call it ikan celup tepung or literally means fish in batter.
@@Brisamars-q1c Fish and chips everywhere... 😂😂😂 Can't live without it yeah? But if you come you really have to try the local foods.... Many find that our local food (especially street foods) are amazing... At least skip that "fish & chips" while you're here... 😅😅
I like the fact that Kuala Lumpur has pavements you can actually walk on without having to avoid holes and obstacles. Also the buses are free to travel on.
Hi there. In certain areas of KL where the streets are narrow but the roads had been widened to accommodate higher traffic, you wouldn't find pavement as well. Or a condition where the pavement just disappeared. One could notice almost all of the pavements have fencings, which is a security feature against snatch theft (rampant some 15-20 years ago).
You really love Malaysia man... I can definitely tell from your voice and facial expression. I feel you, It's not easy to call Malaysia as your first home for foreigners. I know some of them and their struggles but still they are persistent to be part of Malaysia. Unlike Thailand or the Philippines, Malaysia doesn't really go all out on tourism because it doesn't depends that much on it for it's economy due to it's diversity in other industries such as natural resources, agricultural produce and manufacturing. This makes Malaysia feels more like home for foreigners rather than being on a vacation. It does make Malaysia being underrated in the tourism industry compares to it's neighbors which Malaysia and it's people never really mind about it in the first place. So yeah, Malaysian people comes across as more genuine towards foreigners in a sense and the country's development, stability and infrastructure is rather "focus towards it's people" than foreigners, if you get my drift 😉
Living the dream Jon. Have you visited Hat Yai in Southern Thailand. I made so many Malaysian friends over 4 decades ago. Please visit Malacca. I have been across the Twin Towers Level 41 but that was just after that Sean Connery movie called Entrapment. Youth Unemployment is pandemic everywhere including Malaysia.
My mum’s house is only 30 minutes drive from Malaysia-Thai border but I stopped going to thailand (and Indonesia) as I want to see other part of the world. Time is gold so I spend most time with family and friends in Malaysia (I’m working in Singapore btw 😂)
Base on my exprienced,if u want to get easy PR u got open a bussiness there hire a few local worker,open up a local bank put money there,2 years later they might approve u because u've contributed something to the country
I dont think PR is an option anymore. Mlaysi offers various type of visa accordingbto specific needs. Expat could find the appropriate visa that suit their req such as mm2h, employment visa etc but PR and citizenship is very rare, special and almost impossible arrangement
Totally agree on KL, Malaysia and malaysian food comments Jon. I managed to live and work in Singapore, Dubai and Denver/Dallas/Phoenix in my career but never could crack it for a job in KL; tried a couple of times. Now happy in remote rural northern Thailand with my Thai wife but will likely eventually fully retire to CM or Australia (with her of course).
Hey mate, could really feel you struggling to give Malaysia the upper hand due to your personal circumstances. Still, it is comforting to know that Malaysia and Thailand are filled with beautiful, kind-hearted people who are equally welcoming. There's no need to choose between the two, just make yourself at home and feel free to visit anytime 😍
I would prefer Malaysia over Thailand. Their cancellation of the old MM2H program (with good conditions) during the application process triggered me to get the former ("cheaper") Thai Elite Visa. Despite all the chaos around visa changes issued by the Thai government, they got the Deal!
Traffic is so ridiculous in KL I got a place walking distance to work and malls. Loved it and paid like 20US dollars a room and 70 for an apartment across the big mall and McDonald's. Quiet neighbourhood ironically
@@jondcanton it’s already at 4.6 m near the Nawarat Bridge and expected to crest around 5 m at 2am but they underestimated it last time and we are going to get lot of rain tonight.
@@rationallogic1018 I was at Wat Palad this evening and the water flowing was STRONGER than anytime else this year. Trail head had a 'no entry' sign warning of flash flood potential.
You hit the nail on the head mate! Thailand is awesome, Malaysia is a great option. Sadly, the bevos are more expensive! Been to Penang 6 times, KL 3 times in 4 yrs. Food is awesome! I think I'll stick with Thailand and do side trips to Penang, KL and Langkawi. Good vid mate!🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
For Thailand and Indonesia is quite similar in term of hanging wires all over the place and more motorbikes.Malaysia is more to Singapore in term of cleanliness and well organised.Modernity all similar.
Perhaps you see Indonesians who came to Malaysia and sell their delicacy as many indonesian workers don’t eat other than their javanese food. Same to other foreign worker as well like bangla
My suggestion to you is that go to malaysia immigration dept in Kuala Lumpur. Is better to ask them rather than assuming . Definitely you have to let go your UK citizenship.
Malaysia is not so good if compare with our neighbors country. But we got everything we need to live our life in our beloved country. Our multicultural society might be weird for others but that who we are. We wanted to stay underrated.
I find it really intriguing that you keep on saying KL is great but, then, you deflect by saying Thailand is good too, lol. Actually, what many ppl do is work/live in KL, and then you can travel to BKK once in a while. AirAsia hub is in KL.
He's conflicted and in a dilemma. I could relate to him. 😆 Malaysia is a more homely to me as it's more British than UK nowadays. As for Chiang Mai, it offers what it could get but if you're retiring there, it's gonna be tough as their healthcare is not as advance as back home, once the initial charms of party and fun dissipated, it's just another third world country.
@@apuspeak8764 A lot of the infra and systems in KL and to some extend, Malaysia is from British prior to independence. So, it's bit like old HK, east meets west.
Be careful when walking in msia, the traffic is so dangerous.Msian likes to drive like crazy.Use the power of hands to cross the road might do the job😊
I've noticed in my few days in KL, it isn't as friendly as Thailand. No smiles, no greetings. The vibe isn't as relaxed as Thailand. Perhaps too much "diversity" has something to do with it.
@@samurai-capybara- Malaysia moved into the top 10 most peaceful countries globally, rising 9 spots from last year. It is also the third most peaceful nation in the Asia-Pacific region.
If you expect ppl to stare at you or greetings in the middle of nowhere or start a conversation with you or take a picture asif you are celebrity chances are you wont get it. We dont really talk to strangers unless they make a move. We arent that excited seeing foreigner as we have seen foreigner in our whole life. Foreigner isn't an alient strange things to us and unless u strike a conversation, you are invincible to us. Reason being, we are afraid that we would bothering you as our guest. We wanna our guess to feel comfortable in their own way withoutnus bothering them. We respect our tourist. But i can assure you that if you needed any help, they will try very hard to assists you
@@Mihai-v5m it’s Muslim country anti America because America support Israel but Malaysia support Muslim Palestine…,Malaysia boycott KFC because KFC come from America that why KFC had to close all branches in Malaysia.
It’s Muslim country, Malaysia anti America because America supports Israel but Malaysia supports Muslim Palestine…,Malaysia boycott KFC because KFC is America company that why KFC had to closed all branches in Malaysia.
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Good observations. As a single mid-50's male traveller who is not looking for a relationship with an Asian lady, just loves travelling in SE Asia, Malaysia was refreshing in there is no 'bar-girl' hassle which is pretty prevalent in Thailand and Philippines - just a bit more relaxing in that sense! Yes drinking in Malaysia is certainly not cheap (although beers from Family Mart are still really affordable, just bars expensive), but for me that is compensated by the outstanding and incredibly affordable food, the connections you can make with local people due to their high level of English language, and everyone wants to stop for a chat, the complete lack of tourist hussle - never felt anyone in Malaysia trying to take advantage or rip me off, great modern comfortable transport connections across the entire country and superb value accommodation which was always spotlessly clean. Give me Malaysia over its neighbours any day! Can't wait to get back there and explore further. My tip - get to Melaka, outstanding place and topped Penang in my opinion.
No longer available at FM Malaysia.. "FamilyMart Malaysia has stopped the sales of alcoholic beverages in all of its 360 stores around the country."
@@aiem maybe it was 7-11?
@@ginty9041 it’s definitely 7-11.. not FM
Malaysia as a big country, is ranked 2nd in english proficiency in asia. Now, imagine if you are in KL, could even be 1st.
Visited Malaysia earlier this year with my wife as part of a 3 week tour of SE Asia. Really enjoyed it although it was incredibly humid. People are friendly and helpful and the cost of living is low. An advantage you get in Malaysia as a UK National is a 90-day visa on arrival.
Well it's a tropical country thats why it feels humid 😂
@@CottageGurlha,haha😂❤
I love M'sia they speak english and more friendly than Thailand.👍
Agree with you. For single person, Thailand, but for a familyman, Malaysia.
Love that rainy weather..like it cleanse the air intervally..
Hai Jon..!!! Welcome back to Malaysia....
I'm Malaysian... And I think the reason why it's very difficult to get permanent residents or citizenship is because:
1) There are a lot of immigrants from other SEA countries working here long enough (50% of them more than 10 years) so it will be an abundant of people becoming residents IF the process is simple
2) Permanent residents get a lot of advantages such as almost free treatments at government hospitals (including medicine), almost free early education for school kids, special price for any government taxes, availability to get government incentives, availability to reach for government facilities for free (or a lot cheaper) and many more government subsidized products in which most of other countries don't have
3) On the political side, if you are a citizen, you'll be able to vote during general election, so we actually prefer the locals who knows our culture than letting somebody from outside who doesn't really understand Malaysia to vote and rules for our country
PR is only for selected people or the lucky ones.
Bit ironic really, Malaysia is afraid of losing its own culture but in a way that preserves something that is not compatible with the modern times. A better Malaysia would be one which allows more people to settle there and establish the country as perhaps one of the top countries, if not then it will always remain second best.
@@kpwnage97 We don't really need to be the best.... We just need it to be safe and preserve as it is.... Even now most of the "wrong doings" in public, lack of manners and all the "racism" is actually being played by the outsiders.... We have been living here peacefully for decades with our cultural mix with no big problems, but now it is starting to have "external influence" when more and more outsiders are coming from all over the world, bringing their culture which might not be so suitable for locals especially the Muslims... For me, when you come to any country, you just have to respect the local culture....
Malaysia or Thailand? Malaysia wins hands down. English speaking man. Drive on the same side as UK. UK three pin plugs, fish n chips everywhere..how about the simple conveniences eh?
You can asked a bou of waer and people understand
😂😂😂😂😂 All Malaysians can understand boh'er'o'wa'er👌👌
We have our own version of fish n chips, but u have to go to the east coast in the state of terengganu. we call it ikan celup tepung or literally means fish in batter.
A lot of the infra and systems in KL and to some extend, Malaysia is from British prior to independence. So, it's bit like old HK, east meets west.
@@Brisamars-q1c Fish and chips everywhere... 😂😂😂 Can't live without it yeah? But if you come you really have to try the local foods.... Many find that our local food (especially street foods) are amazing... At least skip that "fish & chips" while you're here... 😅😅
I like the fact that Kuala Lumpur has pavements you can actually walk on without having to avoid holes and obstacles. Also the buses are free to travel on.
Hi there. In certain areas of KL where the streets are narrow but the roads had been widened to accommodate higher traffic, you wouldn't find pavement as well. Or a condition where the pavement just disappeared.
One could notice almost all of the pavements have fencings, which is a security feature against snatch theft (rampant some 15-20 years ago).
Welcome back to KL, Malaysia for the 3rd time. What a wonderful video. Thank you for your honest opinion about KL, Malaysia.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and views! 👍
cool video Jon, i will be there next week
Thanks Paul, awesome place :)
Welcome back to Malaysia. Do enjoy your stay
Thanks :)
@@jondcanton you're welcome
Family type prefer Malaysia, party wildness Thailand... to pay more Singapore...chose what ever you like...
MY > TH for me. I just prefer no language barrier on menu's when I order food. Even though I don't know what the food is at least I can read it lmao.
That's a valid point😂😂😂
Yup bro...alphabet for the wins 😂
Malaysia as a big country, is ranked 2nd in english proficiency in asia. Now, imagine if you are in KL, could even be 1st.
wakakaka😂😂
You really love Malaysia man... I can definitely tell from your voice and facial expression. I feel you, It's not easy to call Malaysia as your first home for foreigners. I know some of them and their struggles but still they are persistent to be part of Malaysia. Unlike Thailand or the Philippines, Malaysia doesn't really go all out on tourism because it doesn't depends that much on it for it's economy due to it's diversity in other industries such as natural resources, agricultural produce and manufacturing. This makes Malaysia feels more like home for foreigners rather than being on a vacation. It does make Malaysia being underrated in the tourism industry compares to it's neighbors which Malaysia and it's people never really mind about it in the first place. So yeah, Malaysian people comes across as more genuine towards foreigners in a sense and the country's development, stability and infrastructure is rather "focus towards it's people" than foreigners, if you get my drift 😉
Welcome back to Malaysia broo.. enjoy your staying here...stay safe..✌️👍
Bloody food again it's vloggers number one obsession!
You summed it up well. Thailand if you are single. Malaysia if you are family oriented.
Living the dream Jon. Have you visited Hat Yai in Southern Thailand. I made so many Malaysian friends over 4 decades ago. Please visit Malacca. I have been across the Twin Towers Level 41 but that was just after that Sean Connery movie called Entrapment. Youth Unemployment is pandemic everywhere including Malaysia.
Youth unemployment is pandemic? Nope, jobs are aplenty, young people being bloody choosy.
Agreed with you in many ways. Anyway, welcome to Malaysia, again 💕
My mum’s house is only 30 minutes drive from Malaysia-Thai border but I stopped going to thailand (and Indonesia) as I want to see other part of the world. Time is gold so I spend most time with family and friends in Malaysia (I’m working in Singapore btw 😂)
Hey so’s my house! 😂
Welcome back bro
Base on my exprienced,if u want to get easy PR u got open a bussiness there hire a few local worker,open up a local bank put money there,2 years later they might approve u because u've contributed something to the country
I dont think PR is an option anymore. Mlaysi offers various type of visa accordingbto specific needs. Expat could find the appropriate visa that suit their req such as mm2h, employment visa etc but PR and citizenship is very rare, special and almost impossible arrangement
Totally agree on KL, Malaysia and malaysian food comments Jon. I managed to live and work in Singapore, Dubai and Denver/Dallas/Phoenix in my career but never could crack it for a job in KL; tried a couple of times. Now happy in remote rural northern Thailand with my Thai wife but will likely eventually fully retire to CM or Australia (with her of course).
Malaysia is a country you appreciate more as you mature & have a family...
Hello Jon. BTW, more flooding in CM, and the level at P1 is predicted to be around 4.95 to 5 metres by 2 am Friday morning.
Yeah I’ve heard and been watching the updates, so sad to see, thought it was all over!
Love you Joe! ❤
Hey mate, could really feel you struggling to give Malaysia the upper hand due to your personal circumstances. Still, it is comforting to know that Malaysia and Thailand are filled with beautiful, kind-hearted people who are equally welcoming. There's no need to choose between the two, just make yourself at home and feel free to visit anytime 😍
As you get older , you don't need "WILD" anymore.
Malaysia ❤
English ✅
Malay ✅
Chinese ✅
Tamil✅
Im sure you will find good places and good luck❤❤❤
A very beautiful country
I would prefer Malaysia over Thailand. Their cancellation of the old MM2H program (with good conditions) during the application process triggered me to get the former ("cheaper") Thai Elite Visa. Despite all the chaos around visa changes issued by the Thai government, they got the Deal!
Traffic is so ridiculous in KL I got a place walking distance to work and malls. Loved it and paid like 20US dollars a room and 70 for an apartment across the big mall and McDonald's. Quiet neighbourhood ironically
The only thing i prefer in malaysia is theyre less xenophobic. Food rivals thailand.
malaysia has more variety of food. Good or not will depends on individual.
Unfortunately, we are flooding again here in Chiang Mai tonight. It’s expected to get worse than last week.
Yep I’ve heard, I thought it was all over with, hope it’s not so bad, very sad to see.
@@jondcanton it’s already at 4.6 m near the Nawarat Bridge and expected to crest around 5 m at 2am but they underestimated it last time and we are going to get lot of rain tonight.
@@rationallogic1018 I was at Wat Palad this evening and the water flowing was STRONGER than anytime else this year. Trail head had a 'no entry' sign warning of flash flood potential.
there are tons of thailand foods in msia. and lots of thais already moved to msia. most thais' food joints are called 'kedai tomyam'. 😄
You hit the nail on the head mate!
Thailand is awesome, Malaysia is a great option. Sadly, the bevos are more expensive!
Been to Penang 6 times, KL 3 times in 4 yrs. Food is awesome!
I think I'll stick with Thailand and do side trips to Penang, KL and Langkawi.
Good vid mate!🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Thanks mate, yeah that sounds like a good option :)
People said, work in spore live in malaysia and party in bangkok. It is just a train away anyways 😂😂😂😂
Thailand food more sour,malaysia sweet & spicy...but i love tomyam👍
Malaysia has a bit of Thailand and Indonesia with a bit of Singaporean modernity
What, Malaysia is Malaysia. We don't follow Thailand Definitely not Indonesia nor do we copy Singapore.
@@nuurulbasarmohdbaki6046and you're missing the whole point.. Don't get excited nor triggered too easily.
I can agree on Thai & Singapore but not Indo 🤣
For Thailand and Indonesia is quite similar in term of hanging wires all over the place and more motorbikes.Malaysia is more to Singapore in term of cleanliness and well organised.Modernity all similar.
Perhaps you see Indonesians who came to Malaysia and sell their delicacy as many indonesian workers don’t eat other than their javanese food. Same to other foreign worker as well like bangla
Singapore, thailand, malaysia are awesome
Work in spore live in malaysia party in bangkok. We can enjoy it all, just one train away, how cool is tht 😂😂😂
Great review and analysis albeit a personal one.
There's a famous saying, "Work in Singapore, party in Thailand, live in Malaysia" hehehe
You can't really call Thailand home when you can't own property there.
My suggestion to you is that go to malaysia immigration dept in Kuala Lumpur. Is better to ask them rather than assuming . Definitely you have to let go your UK citizenship.
Jon, difficult in asia to get PR or citizenship.
Almost impossible but maybe could find various type of visa offered according to their needs
RM30 to airport? That is not possible. Grab minimum is RM65
Must be iDrive ehailing. The cheapest to /from klia if you have luck to get the driver.
Malaysia is not so good if compare with our neighbors country. But we got everything we need to live our life in our beloved country. Our multicultural society might be weird for others but that who we are. We wanted to stay underrated.
I find it really intriguing that you keep on saying KL is great but, then, you deflect by saying Thailand is good too, lol. Actually, what many ppl do is work/live in KL, and then you can travel to BKK once in a while. AirAsia hub is in KL.
He's conflicted and in a dilemma. I could relate to him. 😆
Malaysia is a more homely to me as it's more British than UK nowadays. As for Chiang Mai, it offers what it could get but if you're retiring there, it's gonna be tough as their healthcare is not as advance as back home, once the initial charms of party and fun dissipated, it's just another third world country.
@@apuspeak8764 A lot of the infra and systems in KL and to some extend, Malaysia is from British prior to independence. So, it's bit like old HK, east meets west.
@@apuspeak8764 Interestingly, even the chinese community in KL are primarily cantonese, so, even more striking resemblance.
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Living at the borders of both would be a solution 😂
How is the air quality in KL compare to bangkok city centre?
KL better than Bangkok
Le Tour De Langkawi...
Welcome to your mother
Why malaysia you have the chance to roast uncle roger now😂
Be careful when walking in msia, the traffic is so dangerous.Msian likes to drive like crazy.Use the power of hands to cross the road might do the job😊
I've noticed in my few days in KL, it isn't as friendly as Thailand. No smiles, no greetings. The vibe isn't as relaxed as Thailand. Perhaps too much "diversity" has something to do with it.
I lived there for 2.5 years, and it can actually be quite a dangerous place. A lot of violent crime.
@@samurai-capybara so what gang did you belong too.. i was there also for 2:5 years.. there's not a day go by i was not rape..
@@samurai-capybara Lived here since birth. Never seen people walking with bats, guns or knife. What violent crime? I'm not muslim as well.
@@samurai-capybara- Malaysia moved into the top 10 most peaceful countries globally, rising 9 spots from last year. It is also the third most peaceful nation in the Asia-Pacific region.
If you expect ppl to stare at you or greetings in the middle of nowhere or start a conversation with you or take a picture asif you are celebrity chances are you wont get it. We dont really talk to strangers unless they make a move. We arent that excited seeing foreigner as we have seen foreigner in our whole life. Foreigner isn't an alient strange things to us and unless u strike a conversation, you are invincible to us. Reason being, we are afraid that we would bothering you as our guest. We wanna our guess to feel comfortable in their own way withoutnus bothering them. We respect our tourist. But i can assure you that if you needed any help, they will try very hard to assists you
Very easy to decision Muslim or Buddhist,most of tourists come to Thailand because Thai is buddhist not muslim.
@@Newbie191 just half of Malaysia is muslim, rest christian, budhist and hindu
@@Mihai-v5m it’s Muslim country anti America because America support Israel but Malaysia support Muslim Palestine…,Malaysia boycott KFC because KFC come from America that why KFC had to close all branches in Malaysia.
Not all muslims here, we hv Christians, Buddists, Hindus, free thinkers, etc
It’s Muslim country, Malaysia anti America because America supports Israel but Malaysia supports Muslim Palestine…,Malaysia boycott KFC because KFC is America company that why KFC had to closed all branches in Malaysia.
He newbie😂..no nothing..😅..just himself and dog..
Get a second wife, a Malaysian, first apply for spouse visa and after 10 years a PR or citizen.
You missed a zero of the 10 years for PR.