Why I Chose Malaysia vs. Singapore

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Singapore vs. Malaysia

However, as difficult as it may get to pick one when it comes to Singapore vs Malaysia. Both countries offer a lot of benefits for foreigners.

Do you want to know what Andrews's opinion is? In this video, he will share which country is better for him.

00:00 Start
0:20 Business Opportunities in Malaysia
1:29 Cost of Living in Singapore
3:38 Business Opportunities in Singapore
4:25 Benefits of Living in Malaysia
5:05 Living in Singapore
5:39 Incorporate Company in Singapore
10:20 Andrew's Recommendations

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[BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

You’ve convinced me Andrew. Flying to KL in two weeks to have a look around. Thanks for all you do 👍

[KevGoesRiding]

As a singaporean, it was interesting to hear your view. You touched on this a little and you're right, we have plenty of very high net worth people fighting to come in here, and space is limited, so we are stringent, choosy, and probably don't give the best deals. Cost of living here has absolutely exploded post-covid. Given your circumstances, choosing malaysia over singapore just makes a lot of sense and i honestly agree with it

[donsland]

Having lived and worked in Singapore for over thirteen years I decided to retire to Malaysia for the exact reasons you stated. I've now been a resident of Penang for over a decade and have not regretted that decision for a single day.

[chengong]

You make wise decision. Living in Malaysia is more comfortable. Living in Singapore is more stress. Singapore is too pact, make me feel like having a difficult breathing.

[decTac]

As a half Singaporean and Malaysian, I feel living in Singapore is like living in a big fish aquarium with fake pebbles and seaweeds. You literally feeling stressed out and trapped in the island with the reclaimed land and concrete jungles yet you can go to nowhere..

[faradaycool]

IMHO. Malaysia is not as organized, not as clean, not as low-crime, not as rich as Singapore. Malaysia has much more friendly and warm people. It has more to explore and has a soul. If you care only about money, then I'd say Singapore. If you want natural culture, places, and an organic feel, then I'd say Malaysia.

[sirzechs]

Malaysian here. Thank you for the love for our country. You are welcome here anytime :)

[swn]

As a Singaporean i glad u chose Malaysia, it is bigger more platform and more freedom

[parvinparvin]

As a person who is aspiring to have businesses abroad, Malaysia is also at my top list.

[leodavinclavigan]

If someone study Malaysia trades, geopolitics and economic history record deeply, he will know the real strenght of Malaysia and its hidden potential. This country is a beast breed and knows how to dance with the giant beasts for hundred years. Once it lends on the right hands, its secret alter will show up.

[junwong]

Spot on. A concise analysis. Singapore is an excellent place for holding investments and a currency safe haven, but Malaysia definitely wins in terms of lifestyle and cost of living.

[renatoyap]

As a Singapore PR whos been living in the country for over 20 years, I have to say the current rental issue has gone bonkers, bordering pure greed. 45 % to 55 % increase from Govt housing ( HDB ) and Condos is a common theme. So much so, I actually have the notion of packing up and leaving back to Malaysia if it continues next year. I don't see the point of paying nearly 55% of my paycheck just to get a roof over my head

[AdrianaRenald]

As an American expat living in Malaysia for decades! Please do not come to Malaysia!!! Please DO NOT COME HERE! I don’t want it to change like Singapore or Hong Kong! Just let it be underrated, for it is good that way! I love Malaysia so much! And it is my dream country! Just leave us alone living harmoniously and decently. I don’t mind if it stays not as advanced as other nations, as long we all have each other and happiness is our wealth! ❤

[davidjohnson]

Visiting my Malaysian-Chinese in-laws in KL in a few months, will also be my first time in Malaysia (and Asia). Very excited to get the experience.

[nglq]

This is spot on. As a Malaysian, I once contemplated to migrate overseas for better career and income. But I also noticed that the living costs and taxes in these developed countries are very high. I also noticed that the harder you work, the more you make, the more taxes they take.

I cannot accept that I will have to work from Jan to April, just to pay my income tax.

I eventually stayed back in Malaysia, and figured a way out to earn my income from the US. By earning US dollars and living in Malaysia, I think I have the best of both worlds.

[vinvin]

There is no perfect place but just a suitable place to live in. My criterias to live especially during retirement are Food, Language, Medical, Weather, People, Lifestyle and of course $$. I may be bias but Malaysia virtually has its all. It caters from budget to luxury segments as far as housing, medical, food and etc. Malaysian generally do not judge what you wear, what you eat and/or what car you drive. Don't be shocked to have common local ordinary millionaires on their T Shirts and Flip Flops although they may be driving a Porsche.. A luxury car be parked at at the roadside to have their favourite street food. That is very normal and common in the Malaysia Culture.

[s_shaleh]

As a Singaporean, I must say that I agree with you. 😂 We ourselves are growing increasingly frustrated with the over-inflated cost of living here. And contrary to popular belief, we are not all well-paid here. 😢 I believe the economic climate is changing in Malaysia with a better government at its helm.

[keangwooichoo]

I am malaysian and born in johor. During my childhood in the 1960s and 1970s, we visited Singapore regularly. The exchange rate was 1 to 1. Many Malaysians go there to shop as I remembered. But it then got more and more expensive due to the currency. OK now back to current time. Singapore has more than 5m people. How long more before the entire island is populated. It will be like hk island. I hate such scenario. Secondly, I heard that more and more hawkers have retired or passed away, taken over by foreigners. We hv such situation in Malaysia but not as bad as singapore. Can you imagine your favourite Chinese food is cooked by a myanmar guy or others? Therefore even Singaporean come to Malaysia to eat authentic cuisine cook by own ethnic groups like malay dishes, indian dishes, Chinese dishes. Most Singaporeans are educated and getting high pay. How many will take over the family hawker stalls from their parents??

[dorn]

I am from Singapore and I am lucky to be from here as I do not need to relocate to enjoy the bests of Singapore and Malaysia. KL is just five hours by car and Johore is just a bus ride away.
If I take a tour bus to Thailand, Malaysia feels homey to me because the people, language and Food are the same. It is only when I reach Dannok, then I felt I have really arrived at another country.

[konggg]

I am Singaporean and have the best of both worlds. Work in Singapore and relax in Malaysia. Earn the Sing dollar and then stretch the dollar in Malaysia. You can do a lot of things in Malaysia thru the Sing dollar.