Few years ago, I have known this one American English teacher under Fullbright program who teached English in my kampung(village) in rural Pahang State, Malaysia. One day he got a mild fever & he wanted to go to the hospital. But the nearest hospital to my kampung is about 40km away and since he owned only a motorcycle, he doesnt want to travel far by motorcycle just to see a doctor to cure his mild fever. So he end up went to a Klinik Desa Kerajaan which is a small Government Village Clinic. He didn't not expect much from the village clinic and didn't put high hope that he will be treated well in that village clinic. But to cut the story short, he was very very impress on the treatment he got from that village clinic, he was so surprised that the equipment are very updated, latest and what make him even more surprised was that he got a medicine that he said was comparable to the medicine he got from Pharmacies in US that was costly, but here he paid only RM 1 ringgit for the whole treatment including medicines!!! He was absolutely speechless that he got such a quality & proffesional treatment from a Government clinic & almost free of charge. Because of this and many other things including friendly people, food, he felt so in love with Malaysia & didn't want to go back to US even though he is the only son and wanted to bring his single mother from North Carolina to Malaysia. So he applied to extend his teaching in Malaysia from one year to two years, three years until he cannot get extension anymore. After that he applied to work at American embassy in KL and got it but after two years again he cannot get extension. He tried to apply other jobs in KL but cannot find jobs that suitable with his qualification. He was so frustrated. So he said he wanted to further his study to get his Masters in Europe and maybe will work in Europe. I dont know where you are right now, lost contact with you David. But if you ever wants to come back to Malaysia, you are most welcome David!! You know where to find us!
My husband is Italian and he did not keep up with his health insurance here. Just last month, he had an mri done and found that he has a tumour and fluid in his brain. He has no choice but to seek neurosurgeons from public hospitals. He is fortunate that he gets a discount coz he has a Malaysian spouse. A biopsy in a private hospital costs RM40k but in a public hospital, it is less than RM5k. My daughter took an mri in a public hospital years back and we just paid RM5 for registration fee.
Please dont allow exprats to use Malaysia healthcare its not fair to locals. Good luck fluid in brain my friend just died in Canada at 82 years old. USA people go bangkrupt with medical cost.
@@malkeitkaur3046 I am sorry but didn’t know there are heartless Malaysians here like you. Not all expats living here are rich. He is in a way more Malaysians than most as he has been here for more than 30 yrs. You think we did not consider to fly him back to Italy to get things done as healthcare there is free even for me. You have to also understand his condition as not everyone who is unwell can travel. Just for your info, he only has 6 months to live so I guess you must be glad.
@@angiegan4703 I'm not sure what the guy before wrote since he has deleted the comment, but it must be heartbreaking for u. I'm sorry for whatever he said to you. He should have at least give you a sincere apology. I wish speedy recovery for your husband. My prayers with you and your family.
I used to do my blood tests in Singapore. Then had to wait 1- 2 weeks for the results. Now I do it in Malaysia and got everything done on the same day, and at a lower price.
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 , yes and we Malaysia don't even bother which countries having this and that, at least most Malaysian can own car or cars unlike Singaporean.
@@nizzrb440 : This clearly shows u have small mind😆Cars are dirt cheap in Malaysia 3 times cheaper than sg. It’s not impt in Singapore to have cars in sg cos the country is well designed with pedestrian friendly pathways. U can’t even do that in Malaysia walking without sweating in hot sun & your public transport not so efficient, only exists 25 yrs later after u have copycat sg MRT systems. 😂 So before u open mouth to think u know all, start travel the world 1st to know there’s a bigger & modern world outside ur backward Malaysia.
@@vintzthegreat1838 : U are right, might not be 100% all the time. The only ones that are knowledgeable & think well of Singapore have alrdy migrated to s’pore.😁.. I highly advised that u take your time to ask Malaysians what they think of sg, I can assure u most of them know nothing about sg except small size or how we “still” rely on their water. They don’t even know how rich or influential sg is even though is a small country. We only often get mocking from Malaysians for being a “small” or “boring” country( that’s really what they know about sg). Funny how most never been to sg yet they assume they know better & “must be” boring.🙄
Pantai also run most of the PRIVATE medical service in Singapore. (They also sold part of the share to IHH, etc) i dun not the details. They do know a thing or two about health care. A lot of my classmates work as doctors in Pantai group.
not gonna lie,me seeing the healthcare in america,just absurd..in-interm of living,dying,injuring,labouring ,whew,1 time i even saw a short video/cocumentary of a mother whose child is sick but stays outside the hospital being 50/50 to go in considering the cost will charge to her child just making him cry.. from my perspective , its sad that the US is turning into a giant cooperation/company rather than a country ...healthcare,banks,car,houses,education ,its all turning into businesses.. Maybe bias for me to says this,but thats just my 2cent on whole thing..
@@andrewtaylor4558 🤗 from Texas. I’d appreciate if you can do a vlog to share your recommendation on other daily lives essential for retirees such as banking ( recommended banks for US citizens, bank transfers) , converting to local driver license, health insurance companies etc.
I am from Medan, Indonesia. My late mother used to go to Island Hospital, and my father got his heart checked in Adventis hospital in Penang. It's actually quite expensive for us but the service and the quality is just awesome. The doctors, nurses, and all medical staffs are really caring, compassionate, and attentive. Overall very satisfying.
Malaysia is still very behind Singapore. And without Singapore being no.1 major investor in Malaysia & helped in your education & healthcare systems, Malaysia can’t really progress that far. Singapore also been no.1 investor in Indonesia & for the rest of SouthEast Asia countries, china & India. And Sg is no.2 investor in USA & Japan.😇💕🇸🇬💕
We also think that the healthcare system here is pretty good. As a Malaysian, I admit that Malaysia lacks in so many things, but talking about the positives here, this is one of it. Saya pula suka ke Indonesia untuk bercuti. Makanannya bagus-bagus. Tempatnya cantik-cantik. Rakyatnya peramah :)
Recently i went for my eye checkup at the Hospital i don't have to pay a single cents..if i go to private hospital for the same checkup it will cost almost RM400..that is why Malaysia rank no 1 in the world for healthcare in 2019
Of course if don’t hv money If don’t hv and love live you pay gomen private wing 40k for valve operation if 5 dola you wait for three years for the operation
When I first when for the $0.25 dental work, I was highly sceptical about the quality but was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. They were professional, caring and the equipments were somewhat up to date. It's a really unbelievable service for the cost.
The issue with government clinics/hospitals is the healthcare staff/facilities vs patients ratio. Hence why the wait time, bedside service etc alll suffered due to it. Not much that can be done about it too. The pay is lower compared to private sector / overseas.
ncode03, I grew up in Malaysia and had several tooth fillings 53 years ago and it is still doing well. I had it done by a dental nurse in a truck to the schools at 12 years old. 7 years ago had dental work done in Tulsa OK that cost an arm and a leg but it was horrible that I had to go to Costa Rica to correct it.
public healthcare in Msia is wholly funded by the tax system. Hope can introduce a semi-insurance scheme, so it can recover the actual cost. Subsidy is not sustainable.
Thank you for choosing Malaysia as a country to live in. May you be happy and safe while you are in Malaysia. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° _Terima kasih kerana memilih Malaysia sebagai negara untuk didiami. Semoga bahagia dan selamat selama anda berada di Malaysia_ .
I believe our health system is very similar to the British commonwealth countries. Many of our specialists, especially in the private centers, are trained by the Royal medical colleges in the UK.
Yes the gov clinic charge rm 1 for consultation after medical report comes out. Blood test is free. However that does not include surgery cost. But it will be minimal. Many many years ago, i had my appendic removed in a gov hospital for less than 80 ringgit. Which is less than usd 20. However, gov hospitals are always busy and surgery waiting time is not so good. So if possible, we need to go to a private hospital which is relatively expensive. Therefore, we purchase insurance policy. Gov hospitals are for the poor or serious cases like dengue fever or covid19 etc etc. Doctors are good in both gov and private hospitals. Yes malaysia's medical facilities attract many regional customers like rich indonesians. Expats too.
Your video is so calming. Also being Msian living abroad made me realised tht Msian health care are cheaper and better service. Am grateful government use the taxpayer money wisely.
I spent about $100 USD for about 50 tests. The reviewing doctor said I should have a CT scan and I should speak to a specialist. The total bill was $733 USD for the second review. That's about $833 for the two visits.
We are Malaysian and urgently need medical attention for a family friend and we evaluated the time we need to spend at government hospital hence we opted the private wing of Hospital Chancellor Tuanku Mukriz, Cheras. We are happy with the treatment and the waiting time was bearable and the fee was less pricey than the other private hospital
As an American residing in Japan, I find your videos very interesting. Japan has comparable medicine prices to Malaysia, it seems. I have always been happy with all my care and treatment here. Stay healthy. 😁
Thank you very much sir as Malaysia citizen we always welcome any expat or visitor to get any medical treatment with Malaysia hospitality and kindhness from medical staff, doctor most important happy stay healthy, fitness with happier soul also recieving good blessing by Almighty Allah.
@@torrothebear7240 thank you very much for greeting most important we all living in our beloved planet called earth recieving never ending everlasting blessing from Almighty Allah
I had the chance to live in malaysia KL for 5 years as expat for work, i really felt malaysia is a Gem that combines 1st world standard of living but with cost of a developing country, plus English language, Safety and friendliness of people are just cherries on the Cake
I cannot believe that the great USA does'nt have an affordable public healthcare option. Malaysian have the RM1 option, or if you want to escape the waiting lines, the RM50 visit to a private GP. Am a regular blood donor which entitle me to free 1st class healthcare in goverment facilities.
Thank you being honest and truth on the cost of living and quality of medical care in Malaysia. Unlike many americans who tends to skew a negative light to my country.
@@lot5953 I really hoping the same. Btw just imagine if u being diagnosed as diabetic pt in MY vs US. Insulin alone in US will might taking half of your monthly paid 🤧
Im on dialisis three session days a week In private sector i have to pay Rm200(around $50) per session which for me considerable and i can even discuss with the doctor to waive some of the bill In public hospital with the same top notch service and medical expertise i only have to pay Rm30(around $10) per session which is wow for me whether im goreigner or a malyasian
These videos are very helpful Taylor, thank you! I am considering retiring to Malaysia, and it would be super helpful to have a video about the expat community in Malaysia. What is it like? How easy is it to integrate into the community? Do you guys meet up regularly, or hang out at specific restaurants or pubs? Anything you can offer would be helpful. Thanks again!!
When I was in KL, I usually joined a Facebook or Meetup groups created by locals from KL which caters to specific interests like local foodies hunting, hiking or trekking, or dine in some fancy restaurant or movie nights. There's usually some expats from various countries tagging along with the groups. And the group members itself is so racially diverse with english language as the medium language, but mostly from mid working class of KL city. We did a lot of various activities together every single week like mountain climbing, waterfall trekking, paragliding, white water rafting, waterparks, bowling and futsal, karaoke and movie nights, and also hosting celebration in our homes like Christmas, Chinese New Year and Eid together. Fun times!
Hi sir, it is much easy to blend into community in malaysia as we are also comprises of multi races, multi ethnic and multi languages. Most malaysians can speak well in english. Of course, the choices of city is important that suited your preference such as to stay in kuala lumpur, penang, kuching or kota kinabalu. Different city may offer you different unique experience altogether. You are most welcome here.
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 I'm a minority...don't face any racial discrimination here, Singaporean. You need to stop spreading hatred towards us Malaysians to foreigners.
My brother-in-law is on expensive psychiatric medications in the government hospital….and they are free cos he is above 60. Malaysians are too blessed…seriously, really CANNOT be taken for granted, and definitely it is not an entitlement. It cost Real Money to provide all that…..and money can never be taken for granted. Subsidy may start to be targeted in future…..starting with Petrol…. No other South East Asian country had it at this sweet spot right now…but there are many potential danger ahead on sustainability
Are u kidding?? No other south East Asia country?😆🤣Which planet have u been living in? U forgot the only developed country in Southeast Asia is Singapore. Malaysia is still a developing country & been behind Singapore for many decades, I am surprised this creator never heard of M’sia’s rich neighbour Singapore. Singapore is richest country in asia, world 2nd rich in term of GDP per capita. Sg healthcare system been known as the best in the region too, Malaysia can’t compete with high standard in Singapore, maybe only in their low pricing. Also,Singapore has been no.1 investor in all southeast asia countries including Malaysia. Sg has invested & helped Malaysia in many areas esp in their infrastructure but many Malaysians aren’t aware cos their media won’t want them to know too much gd news of their rich neighbour.😇
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 evry malaysian know ur country sg is rich as fap..cam bangang ja perangai..bukan semua org pikir nak jadi kaya atau tinggal di negara kaya yang sekangkang kera tu..sory ler ckap melayu sikit, tu pun klau paham la..sbab sg pure dorg pndai ckap melayu and tak poyo camni sampai merendah2kan negara lain
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 im singaporean. sg is top notch but cost arm and leg. malaysia not far behind, and 1/3 the sg cost. best if you are bruneian, they cant treat you locally, they sent you oversea, cost paid by state..
Nice surprise to find this channel or was it meant to be ? I lived in Singapore 78 to 80 and several trips to mostly Malaysia and a cosmetic trip in 2008. I also speak basic Malay.
In a semi government hospital such as UiTM Hospital, I paid RM 12 for my medication monthly (my BP medication and Cholesterol medication). My blood test is at RM 60 and RM15 for registration/consultation (once every 6 month now). Thus my medical expenditure totalled about RM294 (about USD 75) annually. Oooh I forgot about the delivery payment as they deliver the medication to my house now since the implementation of MCO (RM5.30/monthly delivery) so it comes too RM63.60 (USD16) annually. For NON-citizen first time registration/consultation fee would be RM60 and follow up registration/consultation would be RM30. But for medication you may have to pay it in full.
@@redzy908 rm 12 dua jenis ubat amlodipine and atorvastatin. Rm 60 to bukan full bloodwork and urine test and its for 47 years old me kalau untuk senior citizen dapatlah diskaun dlm 50 percent on blood test, tapi ada ubat yang mahal kena bayar close to full price juga macam ubat cair darah etc.... yang saya cerita kat atas ialah ubat2an utk my blood pressure and high cholestrol. Tapi for my asthma saya kena bayar rm45 for symbicort (harga kat luar 100 lebih)
Great to hear this! Thank you very much Andrew for sharing your invaluable experience about our medical system here in Malaysia. The Malays will say 'kembang hidung sekejap'* . Continue to be blessed in Malaysia and all of us cannot be more thankful. Do enjoy your stay here!
Another very interesting video. It’s interesting to hear about the comparison between medical treatment in Malaysia and the US. Here in Australia, medical treatment is free, visits to the doctor, blood tests and other medical procedures are all covered by Medicare. There are the occasional exceptions for such things as cosmetic surgery or very specialised treatment, but generally speaking everything is covered. If you are so inclined, you can cover these exceptions with some form of private cover. As a retiree most, if not all are covered by Medicare. I am certainly interested to hear how expensive actual medications cost in Malaysia, again in Australia, the most lower income or pension aged people need to pay for there medication is $6.50 per item and even then, if an individual reaches a certain amount during the year, the rest of their medications are completely free.
I am Malaysian, living in Melbourne. Malaysia Healthcare is not expensive if you are Malaysia citizen. The government provides very low costs healthcare services. Malaysia private healthcare is very affordable for expats but very expensive for below average Malaysia income earners. However, I terms of services and quality, Malaysia outperform Australia.
My family and I just recovered from covid. We were having moderate symptoms of fever and cough. We were home quarantined but need to get to the hospital to be checked by a doctor every 2 days. We were given covid pills (Paxlovid), the same one Biden took to treat his covid. Yup it is all for free (swab test and all the pills) and I am thankful to be born in this country.
@@arobbo3153 short answer, yes. Won't cost u an arm and a leg. There are providers like AXA, AIA, Allianz etc that can cover your insurance need as expats.
@@nazrimansor1112 thanks for your reply. is there any malaysian insurance company's you would recommend, they would be better priced maybe, regards Nazri thks
@@arobbo3153 well I am Malaysian so we don't need insurance. Citizen only pay (US$ 0.20... yes 20 cents) equivalent to RM1.00 to get any form of medical treatment. So u can google or see some other vids by travel vloggers here in YT or ask this channel owner who is a foreigner but now living in Malaysia under the MM2H program. Never heard any expats say it is expensive so definitely dirt cheap and great value as Malaysia is even a Medical Tourism destination.
my mom will get a knee surgury for RM27k (everything inclusive) at Pantai Hospital which is a very good private hosptial in KL. This price is very inexpensive compared to the US.
4:03 should get your doctor to prescribe "generic" version(s) of the medication(s) if available; generics have the same active ingredient(s) and function in exactly the same way but costs much less.
Thank for sharing these useful information, I been to Malaysia twice and I love it. Can you please talk about what type of visa that allow you to stay in Malaysia for such a long time. I am an American citizen as well and I guess I can follow the same way you did.
I just went for my cataract surgery for right eye at public hospital two week ago. I only paid RM103 for surgery cost excluding the IOL Len which I paid directly to the supplier. Other than this surgery, I collect my FREE diabetes and heart medicine every month.
I can understand why Americans try to escape the US, as in Malaysia, in Australia we have universal healthcare, so doctor’s visits, other treatments and hospital stays are all free. This is certainly an important consideration when thinking about retiring in another country.
Health care is only free for Australians who don't pay income tax, unless your doctor bulk bills your visit won't be free either, the average Australian pays thousands of bucks per year with the Medicare levy, having said that it's a lot better system than in USA, for what it's worth.
@@aussiecapitalist614 true, many Aussies opt to have expensive private health to enable us to choose a choice a Specialists of our choice, or go on the public system and wait, sometimes up to two years for major surgeries, unless you have to be taken to ED as a matter of life and death via mbulance lol!
I don't know why, I watched the whole thing w.out skipping. I like watching him talk haha... Or maybe I'm just high lol. Anyhow, may you be blessed with good health, peace and happiness sir. Peace and love ✌🏽 ♥
Malaysia and any other asian country are the best way to find a good wife and place to retired. Cost of living is really cheap. And Malaysia have the best medical and healthcare facilities. But if you want to have good education and job that pay GOOD Wages, you need to go oversea.
Hi, Thank you. I’m immensely grateful for this valuable information. Quite inspiring too - I’m South African and is considering relocating to another country. Malaysia does appeal to me.
FYI, Singapore is most popular country to live & work in Southeast Asia region as it is the richest country in asia & world 2nd rich. Everyone wants to work in Singapore becos it has highest salary in asia too. Sg is the ONLY asia country that able to compete with top 10 world ranking for highest salary level. Fact is, Malaysia avg salary has been stagnant for decades, their avg salary is 5 times lower than Singapore. Indonesia & the rest or Southeast Asia are worst,their avg salary is about 10-13 times lower than Singapore. That’s why Malaysia have, in many ways tried to catch up with developed & advance Singapore but still left behind. So much so that they often tried to copycat Singapore methods or many things from Singapore. They even changed their passport colour in recent yrs to SAME red colour so that they can be like their rich neighbour, which has the world No.1 most powerful passport>Singapore😇
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 Thank you. Might I say that you are missing the point of the vlog. It’s about “ retiring in Malaysia “ not working in Malaysia.
@@derss3283 : Well, you only mentioned that you intend to relocate but didn’t say anything about retirement. Yes if u compared the cost of living then Malaysia alot cheaper than Singapore, which is about 3-4 times cos their currency still vy weak with exchange rate about S$1 : RM $3.2. We used to share same currency rate at $1 to RM $1 in 1970s.😇 But Singapore still a gd place to retire too simply due to convenience & accessibility to many elderly friendly amenities as well as having advance & best healthcare system in asia. That’s why Singapore is one of the top 5 countries in the world with highest longevity, Malaysia not even in world top 10.
Andrew, if you get a chance, please do a follow up on what medical insurance options there are (in country vs "international"). I have heard that Malaysia is tied with Thailand for the #1 medical tourism destination. I'm sure that with the much cheaper medical costs in Malaysia, it MUST be fairly cheap for medical insurance, even for senior citizens (I wish that Medicare would pay for medical work in Malaysia since it is cheaper than having it done in the U.S.). Would there be a difference between going to a "public" hospital and a "private" hospital in cost, or in cost of health insurance?
Thanks for the suggestion. I think I might try to do a video with my insurance agent. Honestly, there are so many different policies! I pay about $85 US a month for mine but it is only for hospitalisation costs. The rest is so affordable that I pay out of pocket! 😊
@@andrewtaylor4558 I've looked at some "international" insurance that is pricey for people over 60...but that might be because it covers a number of different countries. I'd be interested in options if I decided to NOT stay in one country, but move around between Malaysia (my first choice), Indonesia (2nd), Thailand, and the Philippines. But I'm also interested in what options for excellent coverage just in Malaysia (which I understand is now tied with Thailand for #1 best for medical work). I really like your breaking the video's into specific themes, instead of too much "general" information in just one. Any chance you could include visiting a hospital & doctors, to discuss major medical events being handled in Malaysia vs neighborhood clinics & doctor, to discuss minor scrapes & stuff?
Just found your channel looking for a visa for long term stay in Sarawak. Have you ever been? Maybe you can talk about Sarawak and how it differs from KL. Infustructure, hospitals, cost of living, quality of places to rent, etc...
Hi Taylor, again, thanks for your super helpful videos. I was wondering if you can provide more specifics about insurance coverage for expats. How does one go about applying? what is the typical cost? What does it cover? Can you please share any online resources for your growing audience? thx again!
thank for the info.. we have Medicare in Australia which is free.. The catch is you might have to queue up for long while if it is not a life and death health issue. Most ppl like me have private insurance which cost me maybe AUD 150 for month. It will pay maybe 60% of the private hospital surgery fee in case if I cannot wait for the queue in public hospital. I think if I move to another country, I will probably cancel my private insurance and spend it in the new country instead.. Private Health care in Australia is extremely expensive similar to US I guess.
Almost same here in Malaysia actually when it comes to the long wait, need to have insurance coverage or money to speed up on surgery hence people with insurance coverage would just go to private hospitals. But sometimes the public hospital can transfer the patient to another public hospital in case of emergency, which is also good. Happened to my late father when he was hospitalised for kidney failure, he got transferred to another public hospital in another state for emergency surgery as the local public hospital here is full. As for me, after long thinking, I cancelled my insurance policy as I'm already covered with government insurance for work which is so cheap, and also covered with vehicle insurance policy in case of accidents. Too many insurance policies! 😆
First of all, thank you for your video. MM2H has been in my mind for quite some time, but I don't think I am qualified for the outlandish costs. My question is: can I still visit Malaysia for medical purpose by taking advantage of 3 months visitor's visa as US citizen?
You can even get an extension on the 90 days if needed for recuperation and follow up. Many of the hospitals will even give you an indicative cost. A private room in a hospital is around if not under US$100 a day plus your treatment costs. It's a bargain
When we are working in government department , we r free from any payment for any services we got .We only pay for the best quality if we want such as medicine or extra medical need.
Hi Andrew- Good info on Medicals. May i know the name of the Dentist and the address / tel # you saw in Penang?. I suppose it was in Penang Island. I have a business trip coming up in October and can take care of that cheaper and more efficiently than in the US even with the Dental insurance I have thru my employer.
It's real economical getting health checks and dental works i am Malaysian living in Australia ad a P resident it's great that you all westerners or foreigners love living in Malaysia 😅
Checked Cigna global and it was horrendously expensive. $ 700 per month to be precise. So we decided to look for a local health insurance and forgot the US carriers
Yes, I neglected to mention it in this video. It’s so hard to remember everything! 😊 I did mention it in my cost of living in Malaysia. I pay rm 342 for hospitalisation only policy.
Yes our doctors and medical treatment is very professional, I have 6 childrens that I gave birth in our government hospital with very good and professional doctors. The bills is affordable (normal delivery is less than RM50, my last son was scissors, the bill was RM126)
Who is ur doctor for upper and lower eyelid, planning to go there to fix my lower/upper eyelid and who is best in rhinoplasty. It’s expensive in US and South Korea. Thanks
Hi Taylor, your video is so helpful. Do you have medical/dental insurance? So the costs you mentioned are out of pocket after insurance or they are the total costs without insurance ?
On my inlaws side I've seen some bad treatments in MY. i.e. relative dying from being prescribed wrong medication and recently an elderly relative who suffered multiple issues but also had Cov. Once he tested negative they asked him to be picked up without final checks and sent home even wthotut discharge paper. He was still in bad nick from other issues and died few hours later. I am considering potential future expat opp with my company but if there is one thing that makes me hesitant it's the health care system.
That’s unfortunate that you have had issues with the healthcare here. My experience with the private hospitals in Penang is that they are exceptional and better than in the US.
I’m thinking of looking for a different policy. Mine is only for hospital stays and the deductible is RM 6,000 or about $1,500 US. I hope I can do better!
Taylor, thanks for another great, informative video! Are the prices you mention for a cash patient without insurance, or are these reduced prices due to your health insurance plan? If insurance, how much is your premium and how often is it paid? I'm also curious if the health plans there have deductibles, copays and coinsurance, too, like the USA. Thx as always! Keep the great videos coming!
The prices are cash payment no insurance. From what I know health insurance is only for hospitalisation. I’m planning on interviewing an insurance agent for more info. 😊
Top priorities in Malaysia are education and health care. Hopefully Malaysians keep appreciate it.
Few years ago, I have known this one American English teacher under Fullbright program who teached English in my kampung(village) in rural Pahang State, Malaysia. One day he got a mild fever & he wanted to go to the hospital. But the nearest hospital to my kampung is about 40km away and since he owned only a motorcycle, he doesnt want to travel far by motorcycle just to see a doctor to cure his mild fever. So he end up went to a Klinik Desa Kerajaan which is a small Government Village Clinic. He didn't not expect much from the village clinic and didn't put high hope that he will be treated well in that village clinic. But to cut the story short, he was very very impress on the treatment he got from that village clinic, he was so surprised that the equipment are very updated, latest and what make him even more surprised was that he got a medicine that he said was comparable to the medicine he got from Pharmacies in US that was costly, but here he paid only RM 1 ringgit for the whole treatment including medicines!!! He was absolutely speechless that he got such a quality & proffesional treatment from a Government clinic & almost free of charge. Because of this and many other things including friendly people, food, he felt so in love with Malaysia & didn't want to go back to US even though he is the only son and wanted to bring his single mother from North Carolina to Malaysia. So he applied to extend his teaching in Malaysia from one year to two years, three years until he cannot get extension anymore. After that he applied to work at American embassy in KL and got it but after two years again he cannot get extension. He tried to apply other jobs in KL but cannot find jobs that suitable with his qualification. He was so frustrated. So he said he wanted to further his study to get his Masters in Europe and maybe will work in Europe.
I dont know where you are right now, lost contact with you David. But if you ever wants to come back to Malaysia, you are most welcome David!! You know where to find us!
Good luck sir.
If he had no wife, he would married Malaysian woman. Only then he could get a PR and able to live here
However, currently I think only Malaysians are entitled to RM1 fee, non Malaysian has to pay more.
@@user-sb2yb7kg8e Non Malaysia RM5 right?
Great story
My husband is Italian and he did not keep up with his health insurance here. Just last month, he had an mri done and found that he has a tumour and fluid in his brain. He has no choice but to seek neurosurgeons from public hospitals. He is fortunate that he gets a discount coz he has a Malaysian spouse. A biopsy in a private hospital costs RM40k but in a public hospital, it is less than RM5k.
My daughter took an mri in a public hospital years back and we just paid RM5 for registration fee.
Thanks for sharing, I hope everything goes well.
He's lucky enough
Please dont allow exprats to use Malaysia healthcare its not fair to locals. Good luck fluid in brain my friend just died in Canada at 82 years old. USA people go bangkrupt with medical cost.
@@malkeitkaur3046 I am sorry but didn’t know there are heartless Malaysians here like you.
Not all expats living here are rich. He is in a way more Malaysians than most as he has been here for more than 30 yrs.
You think we did not consider to fly him back to Italy to get things done as healthcare there is free even for me. You have to also understand his condition as not everyone who is unwell can travel.
Just for your info, he only has 6 months to live so I guess you must be glad.
@@angiegan4703 I'm not sure what the guy before wrote since he has deleted the comment, but it must be heartbreaking for u. I'm sorry for whatever he said to you. He should have at least give you a sincere apology. I wish speedy recovery for your husband. My prayers with you and your family.
I used to do my blood tests in Singapore. Then had to wait 1- 2 weeks for the results. Now I do it in Malaysia and got everything done on the same day, and at a lower price.
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 Im a Singaporean... now bite your arrogant tongue
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 , yes and we Malaysia don't even bother which countries having this and that, at least most Malaysian can own car or cars unlike Singaporean.
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 You don't know that, it might be true.... Can't assume it's a "hate" case everytime u see something like this.
@@nizzrb440 : This clearly shows u have small mind😆Cars are dirt cheap in Malaysia 3 times cheaper than sg. It’s not impt in Singapore to have cars in sg cos the country is well designed with pedestrian friendly pathways.
U can’t even do that in Malaysia walking without sweating in hot sun & your public transport not so efficient, only exists 25 yrs later after u have copycat sg MRT systems. 😂
So before u open mouth to think u know all, start travel the world 1st to know there’s a bigger & modern world outside ur backward Malaysia.
@@vintzthegreat1838 : U are right, might not be 100% all the time. The only ones that are knowledgeable & think well of Singapore have alrdy migrated to s’pore.😁.. I highly advised that u take your time to ask Malaysians what they think of sg, I can assure u most of them know nothing about sg except small size or how we “still” rely on their water. They don’t even know how rich or influential sg is even though is a small country. We only often get mocking from Malaysians for being a “small” or “boring” country( that’s really what they know about sg). Funny how most never been to sg yet they assume they know better & “must be” boring.🙄
I’m on MM2H and the Medical costs are amazing. I’m not going back to the US. Going to see my cardiologist on Monday at Pantai medical center
Yes, it’s amazing!
Pantai also run most of the PRIVATE medical service in Singapore. (They also sold part of the share to IHH, etc) i dun not the details. They do know a thing or two about health care. A lot of my classmates work as doctors in Pantai group.
not gonna lie,me seeing the healthcare in america,just absurd..in-interm of living,dying,injuring,labouring ,whew,1 time i even saw a short video/cocumentary of a mother whose child is sick but stays outside the hospital being 50/50 to go in considering the cost will charge to her child just making him cry.. from my perspective , its sad that the US is turning into a giant cooperation/company rather than a country ...healthcare,banks,car,houses,education ,its all turning into businesses..
Maybe bias for me to says this,but thats just my 2cent on whole thing..
@@andrewtaylor4558 🤗 from Texas. I’d appreciate if you can do a vlog to share your recommendation on other daily lives essential for retirees such as banking ( recommended banks for US citizens, bank transfers) , converting to local driver license, health insurance companies etc.
@@tnl7881 I’ll try to address all of that! 😊
I am from Medan, Indonesia. My late mother used to go to Island Hospital, and my father got his heart checked in Adventis hospital in Penang. It's actually quite expensive for us but the service and the quality is just awesome. The doctors, nurses, and all medical staffs are really caring, compassionate, and attentive. Overall very satisfying.
I’m very happy with Island Hospital ! 😊
Malaysia is still very behind Singapore. And without Singapore being no.1 major investor in Malaysia & helped in your education & healthcare systems, Malaysia can’t really progress that far.
Singapore also been no.1 investor in Indonesia & for the rest of SouthEast Asia countries, china & India. And Sg is no.2 investor in USA & Japan.😇💕🇸🇬💕
We also think that the healthcare system here is pretty good. As a Malaysian, I admit that Malaysia lacks in so many things, but talking about the positives here, this is one of it. Saya pula suka ke Indonesia untuk bercuti. Makanannya bagus-bagus. Tempatnya cantik-cantik. Rakyatnya peramah :)
@@doitthrice Malaysia is always a pleasant to visit. I cant wait to be back again.
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 Noted
Malaysian only pay RM1.00 and RM5.00 ( Specialist ) at Government Klinik or Hospital and the medicine are free...
Wow, thanks for sharing that info!
Recently i went for my eye checkup at the Hospital i don't have to pay a single cents..if i go to private hospital for the same checkup it will cost almost RM400..that is why Malaysia rank no 1 in the world for healthcare in 2019
Above 60yo is free
Of course if don’t hv money If don’t hv and love live you pay gomen private wing 40k for valve operation if 5 dola you wait for three years for the operation
@@awaludinabdul-rahman8638 i'm only 50+
When I first when for the $0.25 dental work, I was highly sceptical about the quality but was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. They were professional, caring and the equipments were somewhat up to date. It's a really unbelievable service for the cost.
@@SaraLee1 for that price it must be. we all are spoiled here.
The issue with government clinics/hospitals is the healthcare staff/facilities vs patients ratio. Hence why the wait time, bedside service etc alll suffered due to it. Not much that can be done about it too. The pay is lower compared to private sector / overseas.
ncode03, I grew up in Malaysia and had several tooth fillings 53 years ago and it is still doing well. I had it done by a dental nurse in a truck to the schools at 12 years old. 7 years ago had dental work done in Tulsa OK that cost an arm and a leg but it was horrible that I had to go to Costa Rica to correct it.
public healthcare in Msia is wholly funded by the tax system. Hope can introduce a semi-insurance scheme, so it can recover the actual cost. Subsidy is not sustainable.
Thank you for choosing Malaysia as a country to live in. May you be happy and safe while you are in Malaysia.
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_Terima kasih kerana memilih Malaysia sebagai negara untuk didiami. Semoga bahagia dan selamat selama anda berada di Malaysia_ .
I believe our health system is very similar to the British commonwealth countries. Many of our specialists, especially in the private centers, are trained by the Royal medical colleges in the UK.
Yes the gov clinic charge rm 1 for consultation after medical report comes out. Blood test is free. However that does not include surgery cost. But it will be minimal. Many many years ago, i had my appendic removed in a gov hospital for less than 80 ringgit. Which is less than usd 20. However, gov hospitals are always busy and surgery waiting time is not so good. So if possible, we need to go to a private hospital which is relatively expensive. Therefore, we purchase insurance policy. Gov hospitals are for the poor or serious cases like dengue fever or covid19 etc etc. Doctors are good in both gov and private hospitals. Yes malaysia's medical facilities attract many regional customers like rich indonesians. Expats too.
Thanks so much for helping me understand the public hospitals in Malaysia!
@@andrewtaylor4558 fun facts : malaysia has 12 hospitals accredited by JCI joint commission. This is an american body which evaluate hospitals.
where to buy medical health insurance and how much it cost a year for a couple?
Your video is so calming. Also being Msian living abroad made me realised tht Msian health care are cheaper and better service. Am grateful government use the taxpayer money wisely.
Thank you so much! 😊
I spent about $100 USD for about 50 tests. The reviewing doctor said I should have a CT scan and I should speak to a specialist. The total bill was $733 USD for the second review. That's about $833 for the two visits.
We are Malaysian and urgently need medical attention for a family friend and we evaluated the time we need to spend at government hospital hence we opted the private wing of Hospital Chancellor Tuanku Mukriz, Cheras. We are happy with the treatment and the waiting time was bearable and the fee was less pricey than the other private hospital
Happy to hear that! Good luck to you! 😊
As an American residing in Japan, I find your videos very interesting. Japan has comparable medicine prices to Malaysia, it seems. I have always been happy with all my care and treatment here. Stay healthy. 😁
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you very much sir as Malaysia citizen we always welcome any expat or visitor to get any medical treatment with Malaysia hospitality and kindhness from medical staff, doctor most important happy stay healthy, fitness with happier soul also recieving good blessing by Almighty Allah.
Thank you for your kind words.
May you too receive good health and fortune from Almighty Allah sir
@@torrothebear7240 thank you very much for greeting most important we all living in our beloved planet called earth recieving never ending everlasting blessing from Almighty Allah
Amin yarabball alamin ☺️🤲
I had the chance to live in malaysia KL for 5 years as expat for work, i really felt malaysia is a Gem that combines 1st world standard of living but with cost of a developing country, plus English language, Safety and friendliness of people are just cherries on the Cake
I cannot believe that the great USA does'nt have an affordable public healthcare option. Malaysian have the RM1 option, or if you want to escape the waiting lines, the RM50 visit to a private GP. Am a regular blood donor which entitle me to free 1st class healthcare in goverment facilities.
I can’t believe the USA doesn’t take care of its citizens either. 😞
Thank you being honest and truth on the cost of living and quality of medical care in Malaysia. Unlike many americans who tends to skew a negative light to my country.
Glad that you are well looked after medically here!
Btw for malaysian citizens 60 yrs and above get free drug prescriptions
I'm happy to hear that. Hope the government continues to help elderly.
@@lot5953 I really hoping the same. Btw just imagine if u being diagnosed as diabetic pt in MY vs US. Insulin alone in US will might taking half of your monthly paid 🤧
Thank you another great clip
Thank you for taking the time to do these- very informative and interesting! Good to know!🙌❤️
Im on dialisis three session days a week
In private sector i have to pay Rm200(around $50) per session which for me considerable and i can even discuss with the doctor to waive some of the bill
In public hospital with the same top notch service and medical expertise i only have to pay Rm30(around $10) per session which is wow for me whether im goreigner or a malyasian
These videos are very helpful Taylor, thank you! I am considering retiring to Malaysia, and it would be super helpful to have a video about the expat community in Malaysia. What is it like? How easy is it to integrate into the community? Do you guys meet up regularly, or hang out at specific restaurants or pubs? Anything you can offer would be helpful. Thanks again!!
There is a vibrant expat community here, not hard to get involved with. I’m planning an upcoming video on that subject! Stay tuned! 😊
Hello sir. Come to Malaysia we are very welcoming people.
When I was in KL, I usually joined a Facebook or Meetup groups created by locals from KL which caters to specific interests like local foodies hunting, hiking or trekking, or dine in some fancy restaurant or movie nights. There's usually some expats from various countries tagging along with the groups. And the group members itself is so racially diverse with english language as the medium language, but mostly from mid working class of KL city. We did a lot of various activities together every single week like mountain climbing, waterfall trekking, paragliding, white water rafting, waterparks, bowling and futsal, karaoke and movie nights, and also hosting celebration in our homes like Christmas, Chinese New Year and Eid together. Fun times!
Hi sir, it is much easy to blend into community in malaysia as we are also comprises of multi races, multi ethnic and multi languages. Most malaysians can speak well in english. Of course, the choices of city is important that suited your preference such as to stay in kuala lumpur, penang, kuching or kota kinabalu. Different city may offer you different unique experience altogether.
You are most welcome here.
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 I'm a minority...don't face any racial discrimination here, Singaporean. You need to stop spreading hatred towards us Malaysians to foreigners.
We glad you live happy and healthy in Malaysia.
Thanks for sharing your personal experience.
Am happy to see your comment.. and happy your doing well and healthy.. stay safe always 🥰
Congratulations Taylor, you got 6.12k subs already 😍😍😍
Welcome to Malaysia Mr Taylor
My brother-in-law is on expensive psychiatric medications in the government hospital….and they are free cos he is above 60.
Malaysians are too blessed…seriously, really CANNOT be taken for granted, and definitely it is not an entitlement. It cost Real Money to provide all that…..and money can never be taken for granted. Subsidy may start to be targeted in future…..starting with Petrol….
No other South East Asian country had it at this sweet spot right now…but there are many potential danger ahead on sustainability
I hope life continues to be good for the Malaysian people!
there is . brunei #1, malaysia #2.
Are u kidding?? No other south East Asia country?😆🤣Which planet have u been living in? U forgot the only developed country in Southeast Asia is Singapore.
Malaysia is still a developing country & been behind Singapore for many decades, I am surprised this creator never heard of M’sia’s rich neighbour Singapore.
Singapore is richest country in asia, world 2nd rich in term of GDP per capita. Sg healthcare system been known as the best in the region too, Malaysia can’t compete with high standard in Singapore, maybe only in their low pricing.
Also,Singapore has been no.1 investor in all southeast asia countries including Malaysia. Sg has invested & helped Malaysia in many areas esp in their infrastructure but many Malaysians aren’t aware cos their media won’t want them to know too much gd news of their rich neighbour.😇
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 evry malaysian know ur country sg is rich as fap..cam bangang ja perangai..bukan semua org pikir nak jadi kaya atau tinggal di negara kaya yang sekangkang kera tu..sory ler ckap melayu sikit, tu pun klau paham la..sbab sg pure dorg pndai ckap melayu and tak poyo camni sampai merendah2kan negara lain
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 im singaporean. sg is top notch but cost arm and leg. malaysia not far behind, and 1/3 the sg cost. best if you are bruneian, they cant treat you locally, they sent you oversea, cost paid by state..
Nice surprise to find this channel or was it meant to be ? I lived in Singapore 78 to 80 and several trips to mostly Malaysia and a cosmetic trip in 2008. I also speak basic Malay.
Wish u a very good health sir!
Andrew T. thanks for your video, very helping
Welcome to Malaysia 🇲🇾👏🏻🙏🏻
As taxpayer i am happy to know malaysian government spend more money on healthcare
In a semi government hospital such as UiTM Hospital, I paid RM 12 for my medication monthly (my BP medication and Cholesterol medication). My blood test is at RM 60 and RM15 for registration/consultation (once every 6 month now). Thus my medical expenditure totalled about RM294 (about USD 75) annually. Oooh I forgot about the delivery payment as they deliver the medication to my house now since the implementation of MCO (RM5.30/monthly delivery) so it comes too RM63.60 (USD16) annually.
For NON-citizen first time registration/consultation fee would be RM60 and follow up registration/consultation would be RM30. But for medication you may have to pay it in full.
Wow, that’s great! Thanks!
thanks for sharing your experience
Ooo... Hospital UiTM camtu harga dia. Ok. Terima kasih.
@@redzy908 rm 12 dua jenis ubat amlodipine and atorvastatin. Rm 60 to bukan full bloodwork and urine test and its for 47 years old me kalau untuk senior citizen dapatlah diskaun dlm 50 percent on blood test, tapi ada ubat yang mahal kena bayar close to full price juga macam ubat cair darah etc.... yang saya cerita kat atas ialah ubat2an utk my blood pressure and high cholestrol. Tapi for my asthma saya kena bayar rm45 for symbicort (harga kat luar 100 lebih)
UITMH ada buat insurance service tak?
New subscriber and loving your content! Thank you for sharing your experience living as an expat. Truly helpful!
Thank you! 😊
Great to hear this! Thank you very much Andrew for sharing your invaluable experience about our medical system here in Malaysia. The Malays will say 'kembang hidung sekejap'* . Continue to be blessed in Malaysia and all of us cannot be more thankful. Do enjoy your stay here!
Great tips . Can you make a video about what’s it like to treat some skin issues dermatological doctors .
Woww... I'm so fascinated about your live in Malaysia. Love your writing and experiences in KL.
Thank you for all the super tips and information.
Thank you so much!
I feel more appreciated to be malaysian..tq for the content
Thank you for your honesty. Keep up the great work. Hope to be in Malaysia. God Willing.
Thanks so much!
Welcome to Malaysia, enjoy ur retirement life in Malaysia, just subscribed..😎
Thanks!
Hi Taylor. Great videos, good information, very simple and natural. You inspire me to travel to kl at the end of February. Thanks.
Have fun! 😊
Another very interesting video. It’s interesting to hear about the comparison between medical treatment in Malaysia and the US. Here in Australia, medical treatment is free, visits to the doctor, blood tests and other medical procedures are all covered by Medicare. There are the occasional exceptions for such things as cosmetic surgery or very specialised treatment, but generally speaking everything is covered. If you are so inclined, you can cover these exceptions with some form of private cover. As a retiree most, if not all are covered by Medicare.
I am certainly interested to hear how expensive actual medications cost in Malaysia, again in Australia, the most lower income or pension aged people need to pay for there medication is $6.50 per item and even then, if an individual reaches a certain amount during the year, the rest of their medications are completely free.
However, dental surgery in Australia is super expensive compared to Malaysia. General cost of living is also better in Malaysia.
I am Malaysian, living in Melbourne. Malaysia Healthcare is not expensive if you are Malaysia citizen. The government provides very low costs healthcare services. Malaysia private healthcare is very affordable for expats but very expensive for below average Malaysia income earners. However, I terms of services and quality, Malaysia outperform Australia.
You eyelid surgery was worth it. Looking great and healthy !
Thank you so much!
What hospital and who is ur doctor and how much, how many days recovery?
My family and I just recovered from covid. We were having moderate symptoms of fever and cough. We were home quarantined but need to get to the hospital to be checked by a doctor every 2 days. We were given covid pills (Paxlovid), the same one Biden took to treat his covid. Yup it is all for free (swab test and all the pills) and I am thankful to be born in this country.
So glad to hear that you all recovered! 😊
@@andrewtaylor4558 thank you!
Yup, cost of healthcare in Malaysia both private and public are amazing. Really reasonably priced.
can expats get good health insurance there? is it inexpensive
@@arobbo3153 short answer, yes. Won't cost u an arm and a leg. There are providers like AXA, AIA, Allianz etc that can cover your insurance need as expats.
@@nazrimansor1112 thanks for your reply. is there any malaysian insurance company's you would recommend, they would be better priced maybe, regards Nazri thks
@@arobbo3153 well I am Malaysian so we don't need insurance. Citizen only pay (US$ 0.20... yes 20 cents) equivalent to RM1.00 to get any form of medical treatment. So u can google or see some other vids by travel vloggers here in YT or ask this channel owner who is a foreigner but now living in Malaysia under the MM2H program. Never heard any expats say it is expensive so definitely dirt cheap and great value as Malaysia is even a Medical Tourism destination.
@@nazrimansor1112 thks nazri
Your eyes 100% look amazing!! Really brighten up your face. Make it look more lively and definitely young
Thank you so much!
my mom will get a knee surgury for RM27k (everything inclusive) at Pantai Hospital which is a very good private hosptial in KL. This price is very inexpensive compared to the US.
Done subscribed you sir..👌wish u best of luck n please take gud care of your health n hope u in great shape always..👌👌🙏
4:03 should get your doctor to prescribe "generic" version(s) of the medication(s) if available; generics have the same active ingredient(s) and function in exactly the same way but costs much less.
Thank you for sharing the information, I am thinking of applying for MM2H next year.🤞✌
Good luck to you, stay in touch!
Thank for sharing these useful information, I been to Malaysia twice and I love it.
Can you please talk about what type of visa that allow you to stay in Malaysia for such a long time.
I am an American citizen as well and I guess I can follow the same way you did.
My next video is about the Visa program. Stay tuned!
Thank you Andrew. I am in Thailand.
I just went for my cataract surgery for right eye at public hospital two week ago. I only paid RM103 for surgery cost excluding the IOL Len which I paid directly to the supplier. Other than this surgery, I collect my FREE diabetes and heart medicine every month.
That’s great!
I can understand why Americans try to escape the US, as in Malaysia, in Australia we have universal healthcare, so doctor’s visits, other treatments and hospital stays are all free. This is certainly an important consideration when thinking about retiring in another country.
Health care is only free for Australians who don't pay income tax, unless your doctor bulk bills your visit won't be free either, the average Australian pays thousands of bucks per year with the Medicare levy, having said that it's a lot better system than in USA, for what it's worth.
@@aussiecapitalist614 true, many Aussies opt to have expensive private health to enable us to choose a choice a Specialists of our choice, or go on the public system and wait, sometimes up to two years for major surgeries, unless you have to be taken to ED as a matter of life and death via mbulance lol!
Your cosmetic work looks fantastic.
Oh thank you!
nice info...4 hrs eye surgery under LA, possible retina or posterior chamber surgery! come to Penang, better price for hospital
So good 👍
I don't know why, I watched the whole thing w.out skipping. I like watching him talk haha... Or maybe I'm just high lol. Anyhow, may you be blessed with good health, peace and happiness sir. Peace and love ✌🏽 ♥
Me too, and end up making a contribution, I'm an Aussie..ha...ha...
welcome to malaysia....
Malaysia and any other asian country are the best way to find a good wife and place to retired. Cost of living is really cheap. And Malaysia have the best medical and healthcare facilities. But if you want to have good education and job that pay GOOD Wages, you need to go oversea.
Hi, Thank you. I’m immensely grateful for this valuable information. Quite inspiring too - I’m South African and is considering relocating to another country. Malaysia does appeal to me.
Thanks so much! 😊
FYI, Singapore is most popular country to live & work in Southeast Asia region as it is the richest country in asia & world 2nd rich.
Everyone wants to work in Singapore becos it has highest salary in asia too. Sg is the ONLY asia country that able to compete with top 10 world ranking for highest salary level.
Fact is, Malaysia avg salary has been stagnant for decades, their avg salary is 5 times lower than Singapore. Indonesia & the rest or Southeast Asia are worst,their avg salary is about 10-13 times lower than Singapore.
That’s why Malaysia have, in many ways tried to catch up with developed & advance Singapore but still left behind. So much so that they often tried to copycat Singapore methods or many things from Singapore. They even changed their passport colour in recent yrs to SAME red colour so that they can be like their rich neighbour, which has the world No.1 most powerful passport>Singapore😇
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 Thank you. Might I say that you are missing the point of the vlog. It’s about “ retiring in Malaysia “ not working in Malaysia.
@@derss3283 : Well, you only mentioned that you intend to relocate but didn’t say anything about retirement. Yes if u compared the cost of living then Malaysia alot cheaper than Singapore, which is about 3-4 times cos their currency still vy weak with exchange rate about S$1 : RM $3.2. We used to share same currency rate at $1 to RM $1 in 1970s.😇
But Singapore still a gd place to retire too simply due to convenience & accessibility to many elderly friendly amenities as well as having advance & best healthcare system in asia. That’s why Singapore is one of the top 5 countries in the world with highest longevity, Malaysia not even in world top 10.
@@monalisaaltenburg4879 whatever
Just discovered your channel 👍
Ask your Penang Cardiologist if he can transfer you and your medical file to his Cardiologist friend in KL
Andrew, if you get a chance, please do a follow up on what medical insurance options there are (in country vs "international"). I have heard that Malaysia is tied with Thailand for the #1 medical tourism destination. I'm sure that with the much cheaper medical costs in Malaysia, it MUST be fairly cheap for medical insurance, even for senior citizens (I wish that Medicare would pay for medical work in Malaysia since it is cheaper than having it done in the U.S.). Would there be a difference between going to a "public" hospital and a "private" hospital in cost, or in cost of health insurance?
Thanks for the suggestion. I think I might try to do a video with my insurance agent. Honestly, there are so many different policies! I pay about $85 US a month for mine but it is only for hospitalisation costs. The rest is so affordable that I pay out of pocket! 😊
@@andrewtaylor4558 I've looked at some "international" insurance that is pricey for people over 60...but that might be because it covers a number of different countries. I'd be interested in options if I decided to NOT stay in one country, but move around between Malaysia (my first choice), Indonesia (2nd), Thailand, and the Philippines. But I'm also interested in what options for excellent coverage just in Malaysia (which I understand is now tied with Thailand for #1 best for medical work).
I really like your breaking the video's into specific themes, instead of too much "general" information in just one. Any chance you could include visiting a hospital & doctors, to discuss major medical events being handled in Malaysia vs neighborhood clinics & doctor, to discuss minor scrapes & stuff?
Very good
Malaysian government is amazing 👏👏👏
Nice sharing
Wow,your eyes really look good.
Thanks very much!
tq god..msia..🤲🤲
Just found your channel looking for a visa for long term stay in Sarawak. Have you ever been? Maybe you can talk about Sarawak and how it differs from KL. Infustructure, hospitals, cost of living, quality of places to rent, etc...
I’ve been to Sarawak. I love it but need to return to do a video on it! 😊
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Hi Taylor, again, thanks for your super helpful videos. I was wondering if you can provide more specifics about insurance coverage for expats. How does one go about applying? what is the typical cost? What does it cover? Can you please share any online resources for your growing audience? thx again!
Thank you so much! I’m trying to arrange an interview with an Insurance agent to talk about options. 😊
thank for the info.. we have Medicare in Australia which is free.. The catch is you might have to queue up for long while if it is not a life and death health issue. Most ppl like me have private insurance which cost me maybe AUD 150 for month. It will pay maybe 60% of the private hospital surgery fee in case if I cannot wait for the queue in public hospital. I think if I move to another country, I will probably cancel my private insurance and spend it in the new country instead.. Private Health care in Australia is extremely expensive similar to US I guess.
Almost same here in Malaysia actually when it comes to the long wait, need to have insurance coverage or money to speed up on surgery hence people with insurance coverage would just go to private hospitals. But sometimes the public hospital can transfer the patient to another public hospital in case of emergency, which is also good. Happened to my late father when he was hospitalised for kidney failure, he got transferred to another public hospital in another state for emergency surgery as the local public hospital here is full. As for me, after long thinking, I cancelled my insurance policy as I'm already covered with government insurance for work which is so cheap, and also covered with vehicle insurance policy in case of accidents. Too many insurance policies! 😆
I live in Malaysian state Sabah and I'm married here, my medical is free like a Malaysian,i only need to pay one ringgit.
That’s so great! 😊
@@andrewtaylor4558 one ringgit is equivalent to a Quarter or two dimes and three pennies..😉
First of all, thank you for your video. MM2H has been in my mind for quite some time, but I don't think I am qualified for the outlandish costs. My question is: can I still visit Malaysia for medical purpose by taking advantage of 3 months visitor's visa as US citizen?
Yeap...there is a medical tourism purposes people always come for
Absolutely, lots of people do it but not so much from the US as the distance is so far! 😊
You can even get an extension on the 90 days if needed for recuperation and follow up. Many of the hospitals will even give you an indicative cost.
A private room in a hospital is around if not under US$100 a day plus your treatment costs. It's a bargain
Have a look at Taylor's video on MM2H. The Sarawak alternative which allows you to live anywhere in Malaysia is a very affordable visa.
Normal fever for Malaysian in Gov hospital only paid $0.50 include medicine n check up..
When we are working in government department , we r free from any payment for any services we got .We only pay for the best quality if we want such as medicine or extra medical need.
Enjoy your retirement life in Malaysia. You welcomed.
Good information 👍
What software do you use for editing?
CapCut
In Brazil public healthcare is FREE.including a cardíac surgery for exemple.Cost of living is similar to Malaysa.
I love Brazil! 😊
Hi Andrew- Good info on Medicals. May i know the name of the Dentist and the address / tel # you saw in Penang?. I suppose it was in Penang Island. I have a business trip coming up in October and can take care of that cheaper and more efficiently than in the US even with the Dental insurance I have thru my employer.
I went to Smile Bay. I believe that they have more than one location but I went to the one in Tanjung Tokong. Just Google it! They’re great!
It's real economical getting health checks and dental works i am Malaysian living in Australia ad a P resident it's great that you all westerners or foreigners love living in Malaysia 😅
hi - nice video! I will be in MY in 2 weeks and consider moving. is there a way to reach you? would be awesome to chat with you during a lunch 🙂
Sounds good! Let me know when you get to Malaysia!
I think u are trying to sell bitcoin to the creator? But Malaysia Is not a rich country & Malaysians aren’t rich so don’t waste ur time on them.🤭
For foreigner, it is not high but for local it will be the different. Thank you for your info.
Checked Cigna global and it was horrendously expensive. $ 700 per month to be precise. So we decided to look for a local health insurance and forgot the US carriers
We, including wife, didn't pay anything for medical treatments and consultation as a retired staff of a public university 🎉❤❤❤ 2:15
That’s great! 😊
Thanx for the good info ! Did you ever price out the premium cost of buying supplemental insurance in Malaysia ??
Yes, I neglected to mention it in this video. It’s so hard to remember everything! 😊 I did mention it in my cost of living in Malaysia. I pay rm 342 for hospitalisation only policy.
@@andrewtaylor4558 Thanx for the quick reply Andrew. That's per month I assume ?
Yes, per month. 👍
Yes our doctors and medical treatment is very professional, I have 6 childrens that I gave birth in our government hospital with very good and professional doctors. The bills is affordable (normal delivery is less than RM50, my last son was scissors, the bill was RM126)
Wow 😮
Who is ur doctor for upper and lower eyelid, planning to go there to fix my lower/upper eyelid and who is best in rhinoplasty. It’s expensive in US and South Korea. Thanks
I don’t want to recommend individual Doctors but I had my surgery at Island Hospital in Penang, hope that helps!
Tell me more about the private hospitals you can recommend, Taylor. Be well
Gleneagles, Pantai, Prince Court, most private hospitals in Malaysia are excellent! 😊
Hi Taylor, your video is so helpful. Do you have medical/dental insurance? So the costs you mentioned are out of pocket after insurance or they are the total costs without insurance ?
Total without insurance! 😊
On my inlaws side I've seen some bad treatments in MY. i.e. relative dying from being prescribed wrong medication and recently an elderly relative who suffered multiple issues but also had Cov. Once he tested negative they asked him to be picked up without final checks and sent home even wthotut discharge paper. He was still in bad nick from other issues and died few hours later.
I am considering potential future expat opp with my company but if there is one thing that makes me hesitant it's the health care system.
That’s unfortunate that you have had issues with the healthcare here. My experience with the private hospitals in Penang is that they are exceptional and better than in the US.
Worse than the US is rare.
Always pleased with dental treatment in korea compared to expensive nz.
Yes, I know people who combine a vacation to Malaysia from New Zealand for dental and eye care. 😊
Where private hospital concern, some local people find it rather expensive. Expat find it affordable and cheap.
Yes, you are correct. 😊
Thanks for the information. How much you pay for health insurance and how much is the deductible? Thanks.
I’m thinking of looking for a different policy. Mine is only for hospital stays and the deductible is RM 6,000 or about $1,500 US. I hope I can do better!
The monthly payment is RM 342
Thank you
Taylor, thanks for another great, informative video! Are the prices you mention for a cash patient without insurance, or are these reduced prices due to your health insurance plan? If insurance, how much is your premium and how often is it paid? I'm also curious if the health plans there have deductibles, copays and coinsurance, too, like the USA. Thx as always! Keep the great videos coming!
The prices are cash payment no insurance. From what I know health insurance is only for hospitalisation. I’m planning on interviewing an insurance agent for more info. 😊