Will I Make Malaysia My 2nd Home? Malaysia Q&A (+Special Announcement)

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In today's video I am answering your questions about my time and experiences in Malaysia. Feel free to check out the timestamps below to jump to the Malaysia travel questions that you are interested in the most.
Timestamps:
00:00 Special Announcement
01:33 Will I make Malaysia my 2and home?
02:57 Traveling costs in Malaysia
04:41 My favorite state in Malaysia
05:47 Expectations about Malaysia before coming
07:16 Differences Peninsular - Borneo Malaysia
09:19 Solo Traveling Tips
12:26 My 2-month travel itinerary Malaysia
13:56 Why I keep coming back to Malaysia
14:35 Comparison of costs Thailand - Malaysia
16:19 Must visit places in Kuala Lumpur
17:53 What I dislike about Malaysia
18:44 My top 3 food in Malaysia
19:46 When will I return to Malaysia?
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[@KenAbroad]

🇲🇾 Support my channel & get my Malaysia travel guide here ➡ tinyurl.com/malaysiaguide % Enter the code "firstweek" at checkout to get a 25% discount! Only for the first 7 days!

[@lelongbashi]

Will you make Malaysia as your 2nd Home? Hell Yes!! I'm Malaysian, Born and Raise and I know exactly how will you make your 2nd home come true

[@lelongbashi]

if you really want to live in Malaysia, EXPLORE MORE STATES THAN JUST KUALA LUMPUR CITY!! I recommend you to explore my old hometown such as Langkawi, Ipoh, Terengganu and Taiping

[@KenAbroad]

@@lelongbashi I've been to all these places ✌️

[@daleespiranza3302]

@@lelongbashi man... you must be new here...

[@Hay8137g]

how were you able to stay for 1 yr?

[@Photojouralist123]

I'm from the US and I''ve been in Malaysia since 1995 now on MM2H and bought a house here.

[@Aeybiseediy]

Are you affected by the recent change in MM2H policy?

[@Photojouralist123]

@@Aeybiseediy no since I got in years ago

[@namira4218]

Ja John, having travelled to/lived in various world cities on work & vacay, Msia may not be cheapest but still very reasonable, affordable living costs and fantastic world-class amenities as compared with other Asia continent cities. Msia is def the heart and gateway to Asia - Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand et al just literally 'stone-throw away' 😁. It's hi-time Msia govt be more selective on the MM2H thing bc this country is a magnet for online scammers eg. the Macau thing who surprisingly live in high-rise condos and residential enclaves! One time few yrs back we attracted rogues frm Latin America! Less said of a scheming grp frm one west African country. Anyway, for the hard-core million dollar foreign scammers what's the MM2H increased $$$ prerequisites setting-up scamming bases in this country. Ofc the genuine ones would be affected. Anyhow, if there's will, there's way ja! Having lived abroad (brief stay, the Bronx and internship visit in NY) Msia is ever ever uniquely welcoming expats and tourists - the bona fide ones eh!🤭

[@Photojouralist123]

@@namira4218 yes the Macau scammers are everywhere in even in our building! But gone now. The MM2h policy is working beautifully just what the government wants. To repel applicants and basically shut it down. Being here for the past 25 years this is exactly what they want. Most do not understand. Folks like me qualified and are probably the only hand full of MM2h around. Looks like I’ll the the last man standing many have left already but I’ll stay

[@salimahabdrahman8677]

It is nice having you living here John.

[@JetLagWarriors]

Congrats on your new book, Ken!!! You are like an expert on Malaysian now. I'm sure there are many great tips in the book 👍

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks guys 💪😊

[@mohdzaki1089]

Steve is now durian expert

[@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive]

u guys are expert already after stay more than one year😆😆

[@youcuube12solly66]

@@KenAbroad Hope you go to Indonesia because Indonesia is now the 77th anniversary of independence

[@JetLagWarriors]

I wish we can do MM2H😭...one day hopefully, just got to work hard and save up some $$$$

[@buburbibik]

You can also consider Sarawak mm2h, easier requirements. Just need to live in Sarawak for 15 days and live in the peninsula the rest of the time

[@arlenechin8156]

You just need to go to Singapore once every few months, stay there 1 night, and come back in again with a tourist visa. But it's kinda risky, say if all your stuff, dog, car are there, and one, fine day, they decide not to let you back in.

[@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive]

wow, we love to have u guys too!!!

[@JetLagWarriors]

@@arlenechin8156 On our way to Jakarta, the Malaysian immigration already questioned us to make sure we don’t come back right after Indonesia….so this idea won’t work so well 😅 Thank you though! Would be great if this works in real life.

[@JetLagWarriors]

@@buburbibik oh thanks for the info!

[@UncleBin1269]

Yes Ken, you are right and on point about Sarawak ... Muslims and non muslims can work and eat together in the same coffee shops bcoz d muslims here have their own separate cutleries ( fork, spoons, plates etc ) ... Racial & religious respect, tolerance and harmony is such a thing in Sarawak and I believe in Sabah too ....

[@giannishen]

Through your videos, people know Malaysia better, thanks for sharing！ Congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscriptions, I wish you a million soon！👍😃🙌

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@giannishen]

@@KenAbroad You are most welcome, thanks to you too, you are very nice！👍😃🙏

[@jomontanee]

Ken, Congratulations on 100k!!HUGE MILESTONES. 2:43 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TRUST IN US. 🇹🇭 However, I need to give utmost respect to your Malaysian fans. You started the journey with them and they still followed all along your journey. PH fans tend to fitch you after you leave the country but Malaysians stay!!! Such big hearts! 💗💗💗

[@UncleBin1269]

Jo Montanee .... Thank you for your comment ... Yes Malaysians mindset is different ... We stick with those who has helped a lot to promote our country like Ken and d other youtubers that had always promoted Malaysia as well especially those foreign youtubers who kept coming back to Malaysia to vlog and promote Malaysia again and again .... Besides it is good to see other countries through Ken's and d other youtubers' channel as well .... It is nice to follow their journey ... We can see, know and learn about other countries by following them in their travel journey .... So yes, why wouldn't we follow their journey and support them .... ??? ... We always do and we will most likely always will .... Cheers & ❤️ from us in Malaysia 🇲🇾 ....

[@chaw294]

Happy Saturday and blessed weekend, Ken and everyone 🙏🙏🙏

[@simmo3730]

Good morning Ken from myself and Julia catching up with your vlogs before we turn in for the night. We really enjoyed your Q&A and liked looking back on your incredible journey around beautiful Malaysia. We're so happy to be joining you on your adventures. Stay safe and well Mein Freund 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇲🇾🙏

[@KenAbroad]

Thank to both of you 😊

[@ydcalonne8251]

If you need a long term place to settle down with warm, helpful and friendly and reliable people as support then Malaysia is the place.

[@noordinbeldenlex1620]

Given your extensive travels throughout Malaysia and your visits to all of its states, you may have seen more of the country than the average Malaysian. Consequently, you are more than qualified to represent Malaysia as a tourism ambassador to the outside world. Despite the fact that I am a Malaysian myself, I learned a lot about Malaysia via your travels. Thank you for your wonderful journey in our nation, which made it appear so lively and colourful.

[@user-ii5ss4en2o]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnKpYoOKadSkf7c Thank you for watching this video. If this is your first time watching please don't forget to subscribe... Thank you very much. اللهم

[@sharonleong7120]

Great and interesting video once again . I always love it too. Thank you Ken.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@aren3130]

Hi Ken, for me I will surely 101% agree with you on the idea of making Malaysia my 2nd home as I know you will settle down well here.You can have everything here in term of diversity where you cant have in other countries in the World.Malaysia is voted the best destination for expate in the World.The most important thing is Malaysian are very welcoming all foreigners to our country.I m glad that you have fell in love with Malaysia and made me very proud of being Malaysian.Cheers Ken.

[@KenAbroad]

I agree! Thansk Aren😊

[@kamalzaki7968]

@@KenAbroad KL is the best place to settle down. 1h flight to Bangkok or Singapore 😅

[@aren3130]

@@kamalzaki7968 yup you spot it on.You can go anywhere around for a cheaper flight, transportation and accomodation due to KL is just situated in the middle of South East region.

[@umer1185]

Well, in my opinion I wouldn't prefer to get settled in Malaysia, because a lot of local robbers are waiting for the foreigners to trap them and steal their assets. Personally, I feel may be the tropical climate and the natural greenery may attract the foreigners but in fact Malaysia is not a very good place to settle and live your entire life. I believe that a wise and smart person now a days wouldn't prefer to live in Malaysia, due to their rising economic crisis and their lazy people, I observed that most of their local people are very lazy also. I would advise to every body else "don't plan to settle in Malaysia", just go their for tourism that's fine.

[@forevergraceful6160]

@@umer1185 bad mouthing Malaysia cause you can't afford to migrate here hahahahahahahahah. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 sour grape.

[@yattcute6014]

Of course...u r always welcome back to Malaysia🇲🇾🤗😍

[@haryhary399]

I feel Bangkok really suits you, that what I feel since I follow your channel. Malaysia is only next door, you can come visit anytime you want by land or by air, Tiada masalah! 🤗You are always welcome Ken!

[@sharonleong4185]

Another interesting video. Good luck and stay safe!

[@saeffareez3337]

Congrats and Terbaik Ken for 100K Subscribers!!!👍✅

[@dwayne5172]

Thanks for answering my question. I look forward to reading your travel guide and seeing your next adventures

[@saripahismail5765]

Thank you for your video Ken.

[@nutzhazel]

Congratulations on your 100,000K subscribers Ken! And congrats too on your travel guide book! You are not just a common travelloggers, but you went far and beyong to make a guide for all fellow travelers as well! Much respect!

[@thereisnoaddress]

Great view on solo travelling! I do all of my travelling solo because of the same reasons you talked about -- being able to do what _you_ want to do and seeing the things _you_ want to see. Congrats on 100k (101k now!!) and just got a copy of your travel book; my parents are visiting outside of KL for the first time, so I'll send it over to them :)

[@MVPA-io5ee]

Wherever you choose to settle as your 2nd home, i hope every process is made easy for you. Congratulations ☺️

[@salimahabdrahman8677]

Happy Caturday Ken and everyone.

[@MelGreenery]

Congratulations on 100k 🥳🥳 one of the nicest guys on yt ❤️

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot Mel 😊

[@josweet2__110]

Agree!

[@daynawong648]

Wow ! You are advising like a Malaysian to visitors from overseas. Bravo! Good to hear your experience and all the best!

[@drbakshaharuddin7293]

Come on Ken, in the next video you should give 10 reasons why you'd settle in Bangkok over Malaysia. That's only fair 😅

[@chaw294]

What a wonderful and interesting Q n A video !! Very lucky of me as my question was answered by you Thank you very much, Ken. Well done and congrats again for achieving your 100K goal and hats off to you for producing the Malaysia travel guide Ebook. You did a great job !!!

[@zulvenom]

You are my favorite German ever @KenAbroad! I still remember that premium western street food lad in Penang, had your channel printed on his shop. You know about malaysia more than me. Haha

[@thebradelonge5758]

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity at 5:47 & 7:16 ! More success yet to come 🎈

[@sivaranjanishanmuganathan6497]

Congrats on your ebook. Ken your travel videos are so amazing and inspiring. There is always a positive vibe. Waiting to see your next vlog as soon as you land in your new destination. Best of luck.

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 😊

[@anastasiamamis6441]

Congrats for reaching 100k subscribers Ken.

[@chekenolchannel9692]

And.... we have seen KEN's maturing throughout (and continuing) these series of videos. Bravo bravo & Congratulations....!

[@tiputertipah9664]

nice wrap up man 👍👍👍

[@garyt7232]

Congratulations on your e-book. Malaysia is such a fantastic place and the people are wonderful. Safe travels.

[@user-ii5ss4en2o]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnKpYoOKadSkf7c Thank you for watching this video. If this is your first time watching please don't forget to subscribe... Thank you very much.

[@WowwalkWalkingToursMalaysia]

Congrats on reaching 100,000 subscribers and your new ebook. Wow!

[@lisasusannaht2040]

Hi Ken 🙋 TQ for sharing this video ..

[@leevikiviranta9071]

i always travel alone, it's the best! totally freedom and easy to get contact to other travellers if you want

[@pamchoo]

got a copy! thank you for producing my country's travel guide

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate it 😊

[@mohdidrusosman1047]

Awesome ken!

[@faithyyfullness]

OMG Ken! Thank you for picking up my question! So happy about this. Honestly, I got COVID so I just started watching your new videos now. Hoping to see you doing vlogs in the Philippines. I can't wait! ♥️ I'll continue to support you, love lots! 🇵🇭

[@KenAbroad]

🙌😊

[@neilr199]

I totally agree with Ken. I am travelling alone and as Ken mentioned, it is much easier to plan the day as you don’t have to agree with someone about the days plan.

[@Danzo6333]

Yes and it is a must!!!

[@babyadol4640]

well yeahh! Tiada Masalahhh!👌

[@judykekesi5174]

Congrats on your book and reaching a 100K subscriber! I love Bangkok and would absolutely chose it as my second home.

[@brandonlim5468]

Congratulations Ken on reaching100K and all the best on your forward travel. Am looking forward to your next adventure.

[@georgepetrin1334]

Nice job, Ken.

[@maggiah5420]

Congratulations Ken..enjoyed your videos, appreciating our beautiful Malaysia through your visits to most of the states.. welcome to Malaysia..

[@paklongchannel3660]

Congratulations ken. .100k..... please come Malaysia...next time...

[@razmaz5006]

Congratulation Ken..because you complete to travel all state and federal territory in malaysia..its honor achivment for you..

[@leenzieleevang5266]

Bye 👋 Ken. Safe journey to your kampung or wherever you may go. Stay safe & and God bless🙏🏻

[@hellokarenlooi]

You are independent and goals oriented. Your Sri Lanka trip was impressive too. You always friendly wherever you are by simply saying greeting Hi and Hello.

[@rogerkitchell]

The book looks great. Just purchased one.

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot Roger, appriciate it 😊

[@ruffeyx]

Congratulations on your book! I bet u never thought about writing a travel guide when u first time arrived in malaysia ;-)

[@KenAbroad]

That is correct 😄 A lot has changed sinced I first entered Malaysia in march 2020

[@Grahamcracker6366]

100,000! Congratulations!

[@KenAbroad]

thanks!

[@joyyee32]

Thanks for sharing 😇💪

[@lindatang4955]

Congratulations on your new book. Do come back to Malaysia again.

[@cityliving-rainforestperson]

7:16 Glad that, as a foreigner, you do notice the differences between the peninsula and the Bornean States especially Sarawak. You are right... it means that Malaysia has so much to offer as a place to visit.

[@umer1185]

Personally, I wouldn't advise any one to go to Sarawak, especially Kuching, because alot of criminals and gangsters may be awaiting for the foreigners to trap and rob them. So, I believe that Sarawak is not a fit place to settle.

[@AlexSDU]

@@umer1185 Oh really? Have you stay in Sarawak, especially Kuching long enough to know it? I've been living in Kuching most of my life, and drive around the city past midnight frequently and I never encounter the so-called gangters.

[@umer1185]

@@AlexSDU yes I lived in kuching for 2 years

[@umer1185]

@@AlexSDU And dont wish to return there

[@umer1185]

@@AlexSDU If u want to see the criminals go to the water front area in night, go to jalan borneo and I'm sure someone else will betray u and will try to rob ur expensive things

[@tillkoschig1963]

Ken, you got the same taste as I have. I have been at least 10 - 15 times to KL and also many times to penang . And personally, I love KL and on second place same for you, is Penang. Anyway, it would be really great to meet you in Bangkok or Phuket one day. It would be my pleasure. Greetings from Phuket, Till Sebastian

[@jennytung9746]

Can go to Sabah. Very beautiful city

[@ozchinoise]

East Malaysia is like Peninsula Malaysia in the 50s, 60s and 70s with the co-mingling of ethnicities.

[@aqueezxavier144]

Congrats for achieving 100k subs... One of ur loyal subscribers frm🇧🇳

[@KenAbroad]

Greetings to 🇧🇳

[@zamriramli9261]

thanks promote malaysia. terbaik..

[@razakdermawan3187]

I think you're a fantastic travel vlogger. I wish you all the success in your travels Ken. Keep it up with your authentic video format. I think this format will be more and more popular over time.

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@ronniepeters8189]

Congratulations with so many subscribers, hard to pick between Malaysia and Thailand, I would pick Thailand also . Traveling alone you always meet good new friends .

[@loosookwai]

For easy communication Malaysia definitely the best choice as most Malaysians speak English..at Thailand, communication is a big problem. Think twice!

[@ridzz]

Heyyo! Thanks for the solo trip tips Ken! Really appreciate this!

[@pabasara_gamage]

Congratulations for reaching 100k subs

[@nineesurantimohdlatip6597]

Yes, you should bro...👍

[@mohdfarhan7667]

Congratulations Ken... achieve 100k subscribers.. I'm from kedah..

[@timovervliet3770]

Congrats on the 100k! We were in Malaysia in 2020 just like you but we had to return home. Luckily we got back this year stayed for almost 3 months and went around the peninsula. We fell in love with it just like you and we can't wait to go back.

[@truth0891]

Safe journey, wish you will be here again 🇲🇾🧕🏼

[@ksyong1052]

Welcome to Malaysia!

[@noramusa4050]

welcome to Malaysia Ken

[@KC-sf9mk]

As a local i also like to goto Tioman island, Redang island, Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara, Pangkor island, Terengganu beaches.

[@alam6729]

congratulations for 100k subscribers #KenAbroad...

[@omnasomnas7542]

Congrats bro for yr book. Marvellous..😉👍from Singapura.

[@muhammadshukri9447]

U r most welcome Ken

[@vanessebelt3486]

Congrates on your new book. You are vry true about Sarawak. 😍

[@ExploreMasSabran]

Woohoo ✌️

[@amirulazharomar7483]

1. You're not retiring. Why do you want to get the MM2H? 2. You will be travelling all over the world. But whenever you're in the neighbourhood, drop by. Malaysia gives a 3 months visa, no question ask. 3. Anyway, you are always welcomed here.

[@ramleeasari139]

Naturlicht! We love people's who respect the country the visited. Please do it!

[@nassirismail]

Yes, you will never regret..! I bet you. 😉😊

[@AuntyJack123]

Hahaa I had to chuckle about the loud motorbikes! We just left the Dominican Republic and my husband says they sound like they get the exhaust bored out so it's a hollow pipe. So loud then they love to rev them up as much as they can. You can only laugh really. Each country seems to have it's own brand of noise though 🤣🤣 Great Q&A thanks Ken.

[@tg988]

Your observation of East and West Malaysia is correct. West Malaysia is more religious and conservative. If you like East Malaysia vibe, than Bangkok is a natural choice as second home.

[@sanir6]

Well most Malaysians will welcome you with open arms I would say

[@calvyncraven1141]

Not really. As least the government won't let him in until he can deposit RM1.5 million in a Malaysian bank and have a foreign income of RM40,000 per month.

[@sanir6]

@@calvyncraven1141 my words were "most Malaysians". I did not state anything about government regulations.

[@cityliving-rainforestperson]

@@calvyncraven1141, unless he is willing to take up SM2H which he’s not considering since he has already said he prefers Bangkok, Thailand.

[@BreakawayBites]

Well, Malaysia won't be the same again once you leave... lol...... You are always welcome back here in Malaysia.... Congrats on the launching the new book as well... Guess more people will join the Ken_Abroad channel when you continue the rest of your adventures exploring South East Asia. Cheers mate!!

[@ghanisulaiman5625]

Bravo brother

[@robman8]

I agree. KL is very nice but Bangkok is perfect to me!

[@zinussan50]

Oh...as Malaysian 🇲🇾, this reminded me to my high school girl who tell me that she just wants to remain "friends". Hehe

[@4lee]

Yes yes yes, come stay with us

[@theyouth2000]

As a Malaysian who doesnt get around much, I would reference your book to travel locally. 👍

[@haredang7750]

i am agree. the motorbike was loud af... many local say the same thing.. memekak 24 jam

[@numanzain7765]

Mr Ken,I'm sorry for the sound motorbikes in Malaysia,I also always got a large amount of loud of motorbikes from our outside and inside my school when I studied

[@lindayusri7984]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tropicalparadise721]

You will be just next door in Thailand so drop by anytime for your char kue tiow, kacang pool and bird nest roti canai ya..stay safe Ken. We will miss you much.

[@NazarShah-jh3hq]

Thank you for u good view

[@faizalputra622]

will miss u bro, please come again

[@PhilTravel]

Hi Ken, you're welcome to make Malaysia your second home under the MM2H in the future when you're ready and eligible. For now, perhaps you will travel to other South East Asian or Far East countries to make videos on different country

[@siewlinwong1925]

Wish you have a hard copy of your book. BTW congratulations on your new book.

[@SamsungSamsung-vg2vt]

Youre wellcome

[@alangazura6997]

We miss u bro Ken

[@davidmedina7984]

Hey Ken I would like to say, start by saying thank you to Victoria who showed you around the country. She is a cutie and the people know it