Why you may want to choose Malaysia over Singapore?

Hann started his carrer in Singapore and has always wanted to work in the city-state. When he got the opportunity, he took it and started a successful career in Singapore. But eventually, he decided to return to Malaysia and we found out WHY. 🧐
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[cslee]

Yes. I agree Malaysia has potential to be a great country. Unfortunately, it has stayed "potential" for far too long. The politics and corruption is the difference. Read "Why Nations Fail" the example of US vs Mexico is somewhat a similar reflection of the situation here.

[wizdante]

The big fish small pond theory breaks down when enough people believe in it.
This explains the toxic behavior in some companies, everyone thinks they are better than the rest and all are trying to stand out by outperforming the rest - which in turn nullifies the work-life balance benefit, cause all the big fish is fighting for the same bait in a small pond. Think about it.

In short - choose what you believe to be the best path for you, don't blindly follow any theory, use it only for a reference and weigh out the pros and cons for yourself.
Everyone is different, and the environment will mold you in one way or another.

Do your homework and ask the proper questions during the interview to find out if the company is the right fit for your growth (personally and professionally as a career)
During the interview its a two-way street, if you think otherwise, its probably gonna be hard for you to make it far without being taken advantage of.

Just my two cents. Wishing all Malaysians the best!

[RayMak]

I love Malaysia. If we are working a job, Singapore is amazing. Anything else, Malaysia is divine.

[jjo_yamanz]

honestly i still choose msia because my family here, work-life balance (not stressful), delicious food and a lot of my friend are here to hang out with. i still love teh tarik and nasi lemak a lot. so idk i can migrate to sg or not 😂..sincerely opinion from a ex-worker and on my way to create my own business here 😉

[ellusion]

The pressure in Singapore is trivial as compared to one in Malaysia having to worry about:
1. Weak ringgit currency which results in weak purchasing power
2. Low earning power which results in having to worry about month on month expense
3. Unstable, incompetent and.corrupted govt which results stagnant or nil progress for the nation
4. Income gaps between rich and poor which result in crimes and social problems
5. Bumi putra system which results in unfair opportunities
6. High inflation rate which results in expensive brocolli is certainly a joke in today's world
7. Many other factors which only fellow Malaysians will know of………

It makes me wonder the true intention of this video creator as he hardly made any mention about the real life problems in Malaysia. I am cool if he is trying to appeal for Malaysians to stay behind in Malaysia but please do not quote stress (an intangible or rather immeasurable factor, as stress is very subjective) as a push factor in Singapore………

[dicksonpixel]

Singapore. As much as I would like to see Malaysia succeed, I don’t foresee it happening in short to mid term unless drastic changes happen in every level of the country, politics, culture, economy and society.
From a Malaysian working in Singapore.

[raymondtan]

Personally disagree with stereotype of Singapore being ALOT MUCH MOREstressful. Could be a case by case thing, but throughout my 3 years working in Singapore. Life has been great :). Work-life-balance can be a personal decision sometimes, there's usually companies to choose where you fit best (I assume most toxic experience are within sme).
Just my 2cents, some people are low-key ego and like nitpick on Singapore food and spaces while overlooking some other important factors. Singapore have much better spending power, public amenities and convenience in terms of accessbility to services and stuff, investment opportunities and products at personal level.

If you hold a useful degree and they like it, just go to Singapore.

[leewn]

If u don’t consider currency conversion rate, working in Sg is better off. A proper meal at hawker Centre or coffee shop will cost from $2.50 to $4.50. Also u save more in Sg. But u can’t have such advantages working for same salary in Malaysia. Other than salary, savings, better opportunity building a family in Sg is more secured and your kids likely have better future as the govt plans 10 to 20 yrs forward for its future generations. Also Sg policies is not race bias. Everything is regardless of race, language or religion.

[Watalli]

If got opportunity, surely will choose SG.
Maybe more stressful & exhausted on work, hey but don't forget:
Work 1 year in Singapore = ~3 years in Malaysia. You get to save a lot of time of accumulating wealth.

[nightfalc]

Frankly the problem in Malaysia is really deterioration. Currency, education, property. When all these deteriorate so does business opportunity.

[whoshere]

Malaysia in a heartbeat! Love the space. Love the value of life it gives me. Fnancially stable after working 35 years in Malaysia with 24 years as a freelancer...still working and enjoying every bit of it. I'm very very competitive - with myself and value the quality of my own work. Lifes been good with meagre malaysia earned earnings all these years- my own 5 room bungalow house with fruit trees near a city, holidays sometimes local and overseas and food, glorious Malaysian food. I invested well but it has never been about material gains or wealth - I educated myself about how I want my life to be and went for it 😁 To each his own. Like each country, everyone has a different trajectory - what's yours and go for it. No judgements, eh...

[Lesteryky]

I agree with most point but disagree on the "working in Singapore is stressful" part. As someone who worked there for 12 years and still continuing, working in Singapore is much better than in Malaysia. i worked in KL 3 years before getting an opportunity in SG. The work culture in SG is much more well planned compare to Malaysia. As mentioned in your video, SG have all giant corp firms which emphasize on work life balance. Big company's manpower planning is much better compare to those firms in Malaysia, they take into account people will go on MC and take leave so there is always extra headcount as backup. The stress is actually "staying in Singapore". You need to stay in a tiny flat, squeeze with people in public transport, queue at hawker centers, "chope" table for your meal, a lot of walking when want to go out and also whatever you need to do also need to queue, book and check availability before going out.

Staying in Malaysia on another hand is just so much more relax, you have more space as our houses are bigger, everyone has a car. rarely food courts or meal places is crowded (of course those famous one do) and with our own transport. we have the mindset "If here full we just drive over to another place and eat /watch movie / entertain our self, why queue?". I gave up staying in Singapore after 2 years staying there and prefer to commute from JB. I can say my lifestyle improve much better and it definitely feel much better than working in KL. people will complain about the commuting, wake up at 4am yada yada, but I can say those are their choices, I work 9am - 6pm, i usually leave home at 7:30am, reach home around 7:30pm. If you drive to work in KL, you wont spend much lesser time than me commuting to your work place during rush hour anyway.

[oliverskies]

just my personal opinion as a Malaysian who working as white collar in Singapore for around 3 years. I would say the view from Peter mentioned in the video are all come out from the point of view as a Malaysian who never work/stay in Singapore before. Compare with my fellow Malaysia friend, Im way more less-stressful than them; I able to off my work on time most of the day, I can easily apply for leave if i want to, and i still get a better pay even if I don't exchange the salary and just look at the number itself. Yea there must be some pressure during the work but it really depends on your company (usually those SME in Singapore are more stressful and toxic, so just go for the MNC if can), but you got the outcome from it (higher salary and better life to buy/affort anything you like). Even if you want to starting a business in Singapore, yes the starting might be harder but dont forget the outcome are lots more higher than Malaysia too. You get what you pay for.

To those who are still considering to leave your hometown to Singapore, my suggestion is just go for it and there's no room for consideration, if you don't like it, just leave anytime and go back to Malaysia, nothing to lose man, thats all.

[jensonchen]

Learn in SG, succeed/copy to MY because SG has the education but MY has the resources/scale to make it big!

Another way I like to put it is, you start well in SG but end well in MY

[theunbrokenpiece]

I’ve chosen Malaysia over New Zealand even though many people convinced me and questioned my decision. The reason is always family, friends, food (expensive to eat out and difficult to find halal food withoit getting bored of the same restaurants) and believing in change. As much as i despise the political issues, I cannot help but to think that if all the brilliant people end up leaving Malaysia, then we’ll never gonna break this cycle of corruption.

But the people in new zealand with their politeness, political stability, outstanding nature, punctuality is no doubt hard to resist. I hope i can keep these good cultures and inspire the people around me as well.

[davewong]

Think you missed out the main points, exchange rate, safety, races, skills advancements, opportunities, similar culture etc. That is why some Malaysians worked in Singapore. Singapore is small, but there lot of Corporate HQ being in Singapore, workers not just stationed in Singapore, but also has equal chances of oversea posting, such as getting SDG but work in Malaysia. For skills alone, there a big gaps between Singapore and Malaysia especially in area of technologies. Hoped that Malaysia getting better and better, if not you will still see Malaysian working oversea, not just in Singapore.

[xygdra]

Better be a level 50 player in a level 20 zone, than a level 50 player in a level 80 zone. Had a friend who got out from big4 because of toxic politics and ended up in a better position financially and emotionally in smaller firm. Be like water.

[weishengteh]

It's definitely SG for me. I can't stand the unfair treatment in Malaysia. Too obvious the rules are set to further enrich the already million/billionaire certain race politicians. I have been living in SG for 14 yrs, I am lucky to be able to get a well paid job hence living cost is not a problem for me. I have to say if you are earning less than SGD2k then u may have a difficult life here. Safety, cleanliness, efficiency, much higher purchasing power, international hub etc. Alot of ppl say SG too small very boring, but u can always travel out to overseas as substitute for travelling to Genting or KL more often so no big deal to me. Family back in Malaysia will always be the main reason ppl still hesitate but you have to remember this, today if you don't make the move, your future generation may never get the chance to move out and face the same unfair treatment you have received while you were still in MY. You can't guarantee the success and career path of your future generation. So move now while you can and provide them with a fair and advantageous platform to start from 0. Can always go back Malaysia to visit friends and family 1

[danielsoosay]

If I could choose Malaysia would be my preference. You have much better opportunities if you know what you are doing. Don’t only complaint but take all possible advantage that is available. If you really check the facts many are silent millionaires ( out of political circle definitely too )We have bigger space, abundant MNCs that could be a better option as a stepping stone to even try out your luck in Western countries.

[CinematicFlights]

Unfortunately #3 was a challenge for me. Having doing IT software business in MY for more than 10 years, I clearly see myself constantly in the disadvantage just because I don't have certain 'status', don't speak fluently in 'certain' language and doesn't know how to play their 'under the table' game. I had migrated to AU since and continued on my business, and few years back I got one major break with an international client. I am more than happy to pay the higher tax here in AU than having my hard earn income feeding the cronies in MY.