Expat Couple Loves Malaysia! - Retire to Malaysia!

[@EGO0808]

That was a nice meet up and interview, thanks for doing this, Andrew!😊

[@andrewtaylor4558]

You are welcome Eric! Thank you! 🤗

[@andreandree4384]

I had been living/working in Singapore and now living in kl, and it's so much better here: people are more friendly and relax, less crowded, more things to do.. And I wouldn't return to Singapore and live there anymore.. I can get so much more in Malaysia than in Singapore in term of prices wise and facilities !.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

That’s for sure! 🤗

[@leealex24]

KL will only get better. Mercer Quality of Living continue to rise, now it's already comparable to Dubai, Seoul and HK. Maybe in the future, would overtake them too.

[@Swampzoid]

I have a sweet 10 year old cat. I know he'll still be around when I retire. It hurts my heart to think of finding him a new home and leaving him behind but it always frightens me to think of him being transported half way around the world.

[@marshallboy9331]

I like the way the way he called Bangsar just like the local did.

[@kopxpert]

Well his wife would have corrected him every time he mispronounced stuff haha

[@chiangea3495]

Quality of life for what you paid for it is second to none=Malaysia !❤😊

[@orangewetsuit]

Thank you Eric for enlightening us about Malaysia KLCC. Taylor, you ask the questions that are on our minds. Well done! Thx.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

My pleasure! 🤗

[@ticoshunt]

In Malaysia, my advice, live like locals.. join beautiful locals in West Malaysia, East Coast Malaysia and East Malaysia than your investment living in Malaysia more worth it ... culture, people's, beaches, Island, mountain, rivers, ocean, languages, history and colourful of food's 🎉😊🎉here we live like families... don't too privately or too reserve yourself.. 😊

[@maxsoon1097]

Hello! Thank you Andy for introducing your friend from Netherland. A Dutch. Cool. He is nice guy and he is season expat who have been in Asia especially Malaysia and Singapore ( since he is wife from Singapore). And btw, nice seeing his cats. They are absolutely adorable 😊

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Cool, thanks

[@PHExpatPrepper]

Nice.. me and my wife spent 2 years in Penang.. loved it. We eventually settled in the Philippines as it was her home country.

[@xiaomashitu]

We love ❤ Malaysia

[@aren3130]

Glad to hear you guys having a time living in Malaysia.

[@taosmountain]

It was nice to meet Eric - I love his apartment! And thanks for the shout out to Kelly, Taylor! She survived our three week absence from Penang and she’s made a new friend, Kova. ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Wonderful! Go Kelly! ❤️

[@Ameng3471]

12:54 Arya isn't her name, her actual name is oyen 😂😂😂

[@user-jt1od3oj8j]

What an interesting, articulate guest Taylor 😃

[@andrewtaylor4558]

He is very well spoken and easy to talk to.

[@Sohai1901]

10 to 13 years time, my time to move up to MY from SG. Let me settle my retirement plan first.

[@sfkhan570]

Best wishes from Atlanta, GA

[@MadeNCda]

This was very enjoyable Taylor, and Eric was a pleasure to listen to as well.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks!🙏

[@jackoneil3933]

Thank you Andy and Erick. I very much appreciate the insights and perspectives. They very much concur with my recollections of living in Malaysia many years ago, and like Erick, the heat was the only overarching thing I recall wanting some reprieve from and that is of concern I would have about retiring back to Malaysia today. I do recall adapting and KL feeling hotter but a bit drier then Penang, and if anyone has any personal take on the heat when older I'd appreciate the insights as well.

[@romliahmadabdulnadzir1607]

Great weather and the best counter culture of your choice peace loving people. Cosmopolitan people are very lucky to be happy and healthy.

[@herculepoirot3825]

Always looking forward to seeing your content. Great as always. Keep on enjoying your life. Thank you for your vlogs.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you! Will do!

[@chinajazzcat]

Thanks for another informative video, Taylor. Really helpful for my wife and I considering Malaysia as a retirement destination.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad it was helpful! 🤗

[@leotatem4879]

A very interesting interview. It was fun seeing the cats all in the window scape enjoying the sun. Cheers!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aileenthenliling1405]

Thank you for this interview!

[@fuadarif4056]

I love the building and the vertical garden by Patric Blanc

[@norzilahaziz6695]

TQ Taylor for doing good job in introducing Mlysia to the social media world. Keep it up. Take care..I hope you ll get more frens in mlysia n the internationally..

[@lewisaus]

Great interview, thank you 🙏🏻

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CKology]

Such fabulous live! Great interview Taylor

[@andrewtaylor4558]

❤️

[@Yasin_Affandi]

What a wonderful interview with Eric in his luxurious apartment near KLCC. He's the second Dutch I know that lives in Malaysia. The other one is Nick, and his channel Global Gibbon who has been living in Kucing for 10 years married to a local Sarawakian lady.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

You should make some time to visit one of the highlands in Malaysia, nearest is Genting Highlands or the Tropical French Colmar Village in Bukit Tinggi or few hours from KL are Cameron Highlands and Fraser's Hills, Kundasang in Sabah also looks lovely.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Going to Genting soon!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@andrewtaylor4558 That sounds good. You ought to know that Genting Highland is the only legally permitted gambling casino in Malaysia. It's also an indoor amusement park and outdoor themed park. Recently, there are many new attractions in the themed park including a shopping mall. Awana Genting Highland is one of the best place to stay, but you got to take a cable car to the top. The hotel with the most hotel rooms in the world is also located on top of the hill. 😀

[@zocato0005]

I enjoyed the interview! There was mention of how it’s cooler 45 minutes away. Do you know where specifically your guest was referencing? Thanks.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Genting Highlands

[@garyt7232]

Another interesting guest on your channel. Enjoyed the interview. All the best to you and to Earl Grey.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@errolturner8734]

Hey Taylor, I watch all your videos and I am from Australia. Will be visiting KL.FROM 4TH May with my wide. Will be in Mid Valley- Gardens Hotel. It would be good to catch up with you if we can. Best regards, Errol

[@mikemullen6670]

Your guest seemed so at ease with you, Taylor. Your the next Merv Griffin.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you! 🙏

[@miscetc-tm2yt]

Greetings, Taylor. Might you ever compare living in East Malaysia to West Malaysia by interviewing expats from Borneo, even via Teams chat? Cheers. ❤️

[@masyitahm]

I really enjoy your videos and i am glad you like it here. I am truly a fan.😊

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@c3vids_shorts]

Nice property and interview. I like this serves 👍

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Very lucky man. Marry a great cook chef wife

[@elcidenkorea]

The quality of life, an expat working with expat benefits, been there done that. You get so spoiled you don't want to go back home wherever that might be.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

So true. 😊

[@deedatfan6868]

Thank you Mr.Eric...your welcome Sir

[@cheriamanja6214]

Very interesting interview. Good job Andrew.

[@susah1253]

Genting must go place. Cheers

[@samfromvalleycenter4848]

Hi Andy, after watching this video segment I think I'm gonna come to visit KL/Malaysia around the 2nd week of October this year. Check your email...

[@pawancheekmarican320]

Interesting interview. Thank you taylor.

[@SunnyAwaaRashid-ty4ui]

Malaysia has never been so hot like this. It's El-Nino. It's world climate change.

[@rolandskelcher3774]

The Mediterranean is beautiful (but one would miss the Malaysian-Singapore foods-fruits terribly) but in August, some parts eg Spain are unbearably hot

[@mordecaikucai9532]

What a nice interview you almost cover all angles even pets. You bring us in your guest life. If the guy is interesting got many interesting stories you can do it in series. Thank Taylor.

[@googleeyapjiayounulijiayou7895]

From KL To Brazil 🇧🇷 40 hours 😮(if I’m wrong please correct Me)

[@googleeyapjiayounulijiayou7895]

Ya, Don’t know why the weather so hot.

[@googleeyapjiayounulijiayou7895]

Thank You Taylor Very Much For Your ❤️

[@EGO0808]

Curitiba to Campinas, Campinas to Sao Paolo, Sao Paolo to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Singapore, Singapore to KL (during pandemic no direct flights from Europe to KL), total more than 50 hours. Killing…

[@googleeyapjiayounulijiayou7895]

@@EGO0808 Thank You Very Much For Letting Me Know 👍🏻👍🏻

[@syedahmad4581]

Have lived in NY, KL is still better city due to greenery, affordability n food. It is a halfa world away to anywhere.

[@hairizwan2912]

its el-nino andrew, since early february this year, its even hot for us 🥶😰

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep 🥵

[@farez1577]

I think it's better for you to film in 4K, so the quality doesn't degrade when you zoom in during editing.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yeah, usually I have the camera much closer. 😂

[@MarinaLaroche]

Andrew, you previously said in another video that had you not needed to live in KL you would have enjoyed lvery much iving in Penang. Can you expand a bit as to your reasons and what places you would have chosen ? Thanks.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Check out this older video. I have lots of videos about Penang. kzbin.info/www/bejne/in66Zmx6l9aahMUsi=EehMaNxqo56Lr6Pr

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Ipoh (Perak) is more affordable than Penang and KL. I wouldn't recommend wrong.

[@ronlombok]

Love your interview with expats from all over the world. By fourth hour of this video, you have near 2000 views. They must be waiting for you day and nite😂😂😂😂 Keep up the lovely videos. To Eric why not make Malaysia your home.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Wow, thank you!

[@teatree6228]

Penang foods are yum yum yum

[@tmangeles7575]

Very interesting. I did time in A’dam too.Did he mention condo rent? (I’m so glad I retired) 😅

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I listed the rent range for the building.

[@tmangeles7575]

@@andrewtaylor4558 Thanks Taylor! I have an ultra short attention span! One other comment--I like the muted background music. Kind of like a piano lounge.

[@s.mkamil9599]

How are u Mr.Andrew.,? Hope Earl Grey is doing well.

[@SSxxx18]

This year.....the heat is killing 😅😅😅

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Absolutely! Ugh 😂

[@travelaroundlife]

thank you

[@ThisnametaKenny]

interesting guest

[@nasrol24]

Nice video❤👍👍👍

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 😁

[@vivaliliy1562]

Thanks

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Falconlibrary]

Hi, Taylor. I've been in communication with that agency you recommended. Unfortunately, Malaysia is going to tax all FSI (foreign sourced income), including pensions, beginning in 2027. Since Malaysia and the US don't have a tax treaty, that means I'd have to pay double taxes on my pension if I relocated there. It's not financially viable. I don't know if you've done a video on this issue yet, and 2027 seems a long ways away, but it seems like a topic worth considering.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Even so, the tax will probably be low, offset by the low cost of living.

[@michaelhooi2856]

@Falconrnlibrary, are you sure about that FSI tax? You may want to verify that by consulting a proper tax agent.

[@mohdyaseenshaikdawood3801]

there isn't such plan to introduce yet.

[@Falconlibrary]

@@michaelhooi2856 The agent confirmed it but you can Google "foreign source income tax Malaysia". I'm not here to encourage, discourage, or convince anybody. It was originally supposed to tax effect in 2022 and has been delayed to 2026. It might be a flat tax of 3%, which is low, as Taylor says. The Malaysian government seems to shift policies a lot, which makes me nervous. Anyway, I will unsubscribe from the channel and leave you guys in peace.

[@MarinaLaroche]

@@Falconlibrary Personally I'm very glad you posted as I'll need to investigate this. Many thanks.

[@window2000]

i am very surprised to know andrew has never been to genting highlands. but why

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Going in May

[@zasniehamzah5380]

I heard Erick said Alhamdullillah...he might be a Muslim couple

[@tg988]

Yes, Muslim families like to live in Malaysia as it is easy for them to practice Islam.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I don’t think so

[@secretserviceinc]

Cool

[@mohamadhashim9915]

WELCOME TO HEAVEN ON EARTH MALAYSIA

[@jcmontecarlo6123]

Mashalla

[@leealex24]

KL will only get better. Mercer Quality of Living continue to rise, now it's already comparable to Dubai, Seoul and HK. Maybe in the future, would overtake them too.

[@onexoxtoo]

If you need to live and work in Malaysia but must live with the discriminatory practices, you will have different views. When you do not need to work, you are not affected by all the policies.

[@MarinaLaroche]

I do not to work but am curious as to what you wrote. Can you expand a bit ? Thanks.

[@onexoxtoo]

@@MarinaLaroche If you do not need to work in Malaysia, you are immune from the problems locals must face, so you have different views. That is what I am saying. So all is rosy for you. You do not even know they have tail lights cause they are too far ahead.

[@nutzhazel]

​@@MarinaLarocheWhat he meant is since Malaysia is economically controlled by the Chinese, the local majority rarely have a chance to work with their companies as they would discriminate by preferring their own race over other, and even advertised so openly with "Chinese person only" or "Mandarin speaking only" in recruitment ads. And even if they do hire outside their race, the starting salary will be very different than what they will pay to their own people, with excuses like "lazy Malays", "stupid Malays" etc. Yes discrimination and racism is real in Malaysia. This is what separates Malaysian/Singaporean Chinese with other Chinese around the world, their race superiority complex.

[@BencerCourt123]

@@nutzhazel100% true..

[@khyeap222]

😊👍☕☕

[@user-vs7nv8mo4e]

what about the religious life for CHRISTIANS in the country??????

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Huh? Plenty of Christian churches here.

[@imranrazak9463]

Malaysian do celebrate christmas too as a public holiday. We celebrate all festivities.

[@wvc72]

Your background music is disturbing your conversation. Stay away from music in your videos.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Lots of people love the music. Sorry you don’t.

[@valsofia3641]

Andrew, may I email you some ideas for your channel? Val Sofia

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Sure! [e-mail]

[@SSxxx18]

Food? No discussion needed. It is obvious.....😂