Living in Singapore Versus Malaysia - An Early Retired Couple Shares It All!
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Today's video:
We are blessed to have lived in both Malaysia and Singapore for years, individually and together as a couple. We have seen the realities in both countries; the pros and the cons.
In this video, we will share honestly with you our experiences in each country on different topics like housing, food, culture, entertainment and lots more! Watch the video to find out!
If you are new to this channel, we are Fran & John, the Corporate Breakout Couple and we broke out of the corporate rat race at age 40. We have been retired for the last 3 years and happily splitting our time between Singapore and Penang.
We hope you enjoy watching this video, and do let us know in the comments section if you like it!
With lots of love - Fran and John
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Quality of Life
01:37 Elderlys in Singapore and Malaysia
03:58 Transport & Accommodation
05:39 Hunger in Malaysia VS Complacency in Singapore
07:21 Education
10:40 Culture & International Presence
13:13 Each Country is Unique
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Great presentation! I particularly appreciate the comments on the apparent decline of public education in Malaysia (which unfortunately is evident in many countries), and the complicated differences with respect to second languages in Malaysia and Singapore. An American friend of mine who lives in Arizona but grew up until her teens in Malaysia can speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malaysian fluently, and she can also get by in Hokkien/Taiwanese. That’s really amazing. I wish I had grown up in a country in which people become conversant in multiple languages by virtue of cultural diversity and an educational system that recognizes the importance and value of multilingualism.
Wow your friend is so multi lingual!!
She would have no problems communicating in most parts of the world.
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Thanks, have you tried out Bonjour at Karpal Singh (Penang) for a western style meal ?
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8:34 In terms of school curriculum content, I find that the learning objectives in both countries are more or less comparable
Thanks for enlightening about the education and language differences between Singapore and Malaysia. One question, PR holders children in Singapore can only attend local schools, not international ones?
If the child is a PR or foreigner, according to MOE, it does not state that they need to attend local schools. If the child is a citizen, then definitely needs to attend a local school (a special waiver is needed if the parent wants to enrol the child to an international school).
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Singapore school is too competitive. You'd be a genius and hard studying. Internasional schools give an easier option.
Definition of good life for Malaysian is "SENANG" doing nothing. Need to work is bad life for them. How can they survived in the 21st century without continuous upgrading to be relevant putting effort to excel and working to contribute to economy and society. If you hate your job you are not adaptable. There are many people who likes going to work facing challenges. Eg a programmer faces problem everyday at work and he enjoys fixing those problems everyday without stress. In fact he look forward to the challenges that keeps him going. Continuous upgrading future skill is the most important to keep relevant and making decision using critical thinking not emotion. And if you find that is stressful you are not in the 21st century
Headed to Penang in December!
Woo hoo!! You will have a blast! How long will you be in Penang?
You are spot on about Msian young generation who doesn't speak English unlike the older gen who attended English medium Sch. This down spiralling of English standard in M'sia is alarming .
Yes, very worrying indeed
a common wish : a better country to live in. 🙏🙏🙏
I dont agree that Singaporeans are more complacent. I am a Malaysian who is SPR, husband and kids are Singaporean. Been living there since I was a teen, almost 40 years. In SG there is pressure to get ahead and we are ambitious in order to upgrade from hdb to condo to landed.
Thanks for your thoughts! Always great to hear another point of view!
Are cars in Malaysia reliable and good quality?
Malaysian made cars are very popular with the Malaysians. There are many varieties to choose from. Yes, they are reliable and good to travel all around the country.
The former Singapore Speaker of Parliament said that old folks collecting the cardboard are doing their daily exercise
Really?
Well, when we spoke to them, they said they needed the money to survive
@@corporatebreakoutcouple Anyway, he have stepped down as the Speaker last year due to a scandal. BTW, thanks for sharing with us about retirement living in Malaysia. Singapore is not an ideal place for retirement now.
Sorry, elderlys if I am not wrong should be spelled as elderlies or even elders and not elderlys. Thanks.
Thanks for the correction, James!
What are your thoughts on the video?
A very well presented video on living in Singapore versus Malaysia. You covered almost everything. Again I can't say who is better in terms of living standards, wages level, purchasing powers, accomodations, even land area etc. To me, if you take the wages level in Malaysia, it is definitely not cheap in their living standard and Singapore is definitely expensive if you compare both countries. As you said, there are always pros and cons if you make a comparison. For me, I would like to live in Singapore as an adult chasing after my dreams and materialistic wants and to retire in Malaysia with the much slower pace of life and to live much more comfortably or even rustically in a beach home than in Singapore. Cheers!!
@@jameslee8608 well said, James! Very well said. We love how you are able to see it from both points of view in each country and sum it all up nicely
True.
Every country has its pros and cons, cannot say which is better. It all depends on individual's needs and wants, one man's meat is another man's poison.
Do share your thoughts in the comments here ❤
Personal opinions
That's right. Not right, not wrong, not good, not bad. Just our point of view from our personal experience and perspectives.
Not a good comparison. Singapore should compare with Taiwan & Hong Kong~ Limited land & big population. Malaysia has big land & small population.
This comparison is based on our own experience having lived in both countries for years. It's not a good nor bad comparison as it is from our point of view. Thank you for watching ❤️
Dun worry about problem clearing tables after eating by old uncles/aunties. Solved. You get a fine if u don't.
Singapura is formerly Malaysia
Due to the wisdom of the first PM of Spore, Mr LKY, Spore succeeded much better than Malaysia after they splitted.
Spore has proudly become one of the richest countries (amongst 10) globally 👍👍🙏🙏
@@Wntr446Yeah of course but come with a high prive for the local
Penang is the best!
2:11 That is one of the first questions I get when I host friends from other countries: Why do I see so many of your elderlies still working?
We are curious - what is the answer you give your friends?
@@corporatebreakoutcouple ... I said, what else can we do? We can't rare chicken or farm vegetables or plant rice to sustain our daily needs. Not to mention more frequent medical expenses as you get older.
Bearing in mind that one may not be able to get a good standard medical care in Malaysia except maybe KL and that is important in old age.
@@crystal2484 Penang, KL and Ipoh has excellent medical care and facilities. So much so that rich Indonesians flock to get treatment
I prefer larger country. Period.
“All aunties and uncles collecting cardboards”. That is an over-statement.
Old not all 😂
Me bad. Heard wrongly.
@@Sminsky no worries!
Not all they claimed is true
@@samliang4900 it's all in our perspectives and experience. Not wrong, not right, not true, not false.
Msia high standard of living low cost Spore Kia su high standard of living high cost compare with RM to Sing Dollar
In fact, if you see the young clearing the plates, it is not a good sign. Ask yourself, are you willing to see your children work for cleaning work in Hwaker?
Malaysia has a huge population and it is good that the less educated people have respectable jobs, rather than running around being Mat Rempits or doing drugs.
i think for some unfortunate ones they have no choice not everyone is born with privileges, opportunities and advantages pls have some compassion for the less fortunate and cleaning work in hawker is a decent job not stealing and without them the place will be filthy so learn to be humble and grateful and if you feel so strongly do something to help these people get better jobs that society will approve of without looking down on them , some start from cleaning at hawker and grow to other opportunities they are the ones that will be most compassionate human beings having gone through hardship in life
In The Netherlands kids of even a millioner work as a dish washer can be normal. Kids in the Netherlands, no matter how wealthy the parents or grandparents are encouraged to earn their money. Children can ask their neighbours whether they need somebody to clean their cars or tidy up their garage. It's normal in Dutch society. If kids want to have a mountain bike, they work and save. It could take years to buy the stuffs they want, it's an education.
@sjelinelukiman673 Are they taking it as a career?
Earn Spore’s money but enjoy the low economy of living in Malaysia.
so funny u said KL western food lack of ingredient hahahahaha...unbelievable point....you must eat only from the same place and you generalize that.....utterly funny to me...I found SG food most of the time are bland and not to our MY standard though....
We find that the quality of meats (fish, chicken, beef and pork) are better in Singapore. Just because of the demand and higher purchasing power. We are not referring to taste.
If I'm a centa millioner or a billionare, Singapore would be comfortable for me. But, if I have less than 50 million Singapore Dollars, I think Malaysia Penang could be a better option. With less than 20 million Singapore dollars, Jakarta could still be a paradise on earth😊
We love going to Jakarta to relax, unwind and shop!
You dont need 50 million. Even 5 million would do it
Relax la and live like a stray cat when retired...be unsociable...move a little...eat a little ...and sleep alot...no need to catch your breath and memorise your lines...just meowwwwwwwwwww...and have 9 lives...not one that is so hard to live....and struggling..
Hahahaha!!!!
Since you’re both retired .. why not take up learning new languages .. u should do an episode where she has to speak in mandarin and he has to speak in Malay … haahhqahha
😂😂😂 We love that idea!
I’m Malaysian in KL. I think Singapore food is much better.
Cool! Can you share with us more on what you mean by better?
Agree. The quantity and quality of ingredients are different. If you want exactly the same of everything, you probably have to pay the same price, with currency conversion. I would say the noticeable differences are probably the cooking styles and taste (recipes), take bak kut teh and hokkien mee for example, which are different for the same food on both sides of the causeway. Talk to the farmers in Cameron Highlands and they will tell you that the majority of their best quality fruits and vegetables are packed daily and sent across the causeway.
Haha...Singapore food is much better, sorry i just can't stop laughing as you mentioned that you are Malaysian lol...
Haha are u sure u r Malaysian? Singapore food is better then Malaysia? You must be living in the Stone Age…
😅ya.. Cook by workers or most foreign workers in Singapore Versus foods cook mostly by owners with heart in Msian , is this meant by BETTER.
If you have no kids n any typical growing up family concerns, any cheap country will do. That is my abrupt n brutal summary of this video.
Thank you for your summary. Cheers.
These guys who retired in M'sia become lazy and mana ada system lah.🤡🤡
Hahaha!!
If can afford Singapore if cannot then Malaysia. East msia lagi better
Awesome! We would love to hear from you on why East Malaysia is better. Do share your thoughts!
@@corporatebreakoutcouple low cost of living. Simplicity in standard. No city hustle and bustle. If that is what you want. Otherwise reconsider singapore
@@kelvgan Singapore will always be our home too. We are blessed to have both countries as our homes
Have you wondered that some old folks in SG work because they are bored and they can still work and contribute. In MY old people don’t do not have this choice at all.
Its sad to suggest that without work one is bored as if life is all about working only are there not other ways one can find purpose in life in retirement ? i think old folks work in Sg not just because bored but some really no choice have to pay for daily expenses some don't have kids that support them some are alone ,not much savings and Sg is a small country there is nowehere to go around everyone is busy working and one feels useless in Sg if retire early stop working so i think many factors and it is society pressure too to keep up with everyone in the never ending rat race where old and young rats are all scrambling for the cheese
You sound like TCJ😂. That is what he said
MALAYSIA.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Share with us your thoughts!
Rich Singaporean can sent their children to international school
Not really. Need to apply special permit
True, we sent our son to United World College Boarding school on Dover rd when he was 13. Students of 13 years old can only as far as Holland rd 😂. We are Dutch nationals. Our daughter attended Nederlandse Internasional school in Bukit Timah Elementary School. Guardians are a must for overseas students.
50% and the other 50% bullshit
Really? So curious to know why you say so. Do share your thoughts please
What is so wrong about working at older age? It keeps the mind functioning. You can live in a kampung for all you want, please do not come here to spread your ideology.
You don't find it heartbreaking to see an elderly and frail person searching for cardboard to sell for a few cents per kilo?
@corporatebreakoutcouple Do you really know them? Are they your relatives? Don't make your own assumptions. They may be richer than you. Picking up cupboards, maybe just be their hobby. This is nothing compared to the early 50s or 60s. Thank god for the good governance. Many had worked their way out of the squatters. What do you young and naive Malaysians know? There are different or hidden issues in every family that outsiders like you and me will never know.
@@johnchua9387 it's cardboards, not cupboards. We contribute towards charitable activities and we go on the ground to speak to the elderly, the low income families and participate in various activities. They may not be our family members but they are human beings all the same and a little kindness never hurts anyone. Cheers
True. My parents worked even though their children are CEO, engineers, eight of us. My father said **retired** is **expired**.😂😂😂😂😂
Not every elderly wants to retire nor every cardboard collector are poor. I live with some and they insisted to do so because some just wanted to do this as they don't like doing nothing. The low income elderlies are very well taken care of by many govt schemes and many actually don't need to spend much as basic needs are provided.
U r talking Rubbish,government don't take care of u ,u need to work till Yr Ash comes out smoke
Not true in our experience.
Old people just sit down and do nothing - very fast the cow head horse face will come and take him/her away....keep moving/walking /use the brain - once stop - meaning -your time has come.🤗