Kuala Lumpur RATED on 10 Factors (Our HONEST Review)

[@ninjaturtle6106]

We Malaysians..born and bred here DO NOT like the heat as well. That's why you don't see us walking outside or go to the beach during the day. If we parked our cars for several hours under hot Sun, it's an Oven. Leather seated Cars are worst. When we see Foreign Tourists walking in the heat of the Sun..with NO UMBRELLA, we're amazed!! I love the rain. Umbrellas sell very well here 😊

[@CottageGurl]

@@ninjaturtle6106 Malay here, its so true thats why I always waiting and hope it would rain again.. the heat makes me why I love rain sm. 😂🌧️

[@ballcollector70]

but when winter comes we feel the bliss of the warm weather in Malaysia..

[@rjny51]

I lived 26 years in Phoenix. Arizona, where the temperature gets to be 110°-115°in the summertime of course there is very little humidity but still hot is hot. When it gets to 115° or hotter it is like 95° in a more humidity state. About 20° difference. It rains about 8.5 inches in a YEARS time frame. DO you think I would like KL?

[@84jordie]

​​​@@rjny51 It rains a lot more in Malaysia than Arizona. it can go up to 30mm in a day, or about 80 inches of rain a year.

[@denay6895]

Don't worry about the weather. Immerse yourself in the shopping mall's air conditioning. There are all over the cities in Malaysia and it's free.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Good assessment of my country. But just a small correction. Malaysia does not hv typhoons unlike vietnam , china, japan, taiwan, philippines, hong kong. We just hv monsoon which brings rain. Yes flooding occurs but even europe has floodings. Recently i was surprised thailand and myanmar were hit by a weak thyphoon. We are protected by all the countries nearby. So blessed. And no volcanoes and earthquakes too.

[@linustw]

correct. Malaysia doesnt have natural disasters. I think they confused with english hahaha...being a native english speakers, heat and humidity are not natural disaster, They are just natural weather.

[@EGO0808]

@@linustwthe weather is a natural disaster here in Malaysia😊

[@jonmath4182]

@@EGO0808 naturally it's disastrous for unfamiliar newcomers 😬

[@seashell4327]

​@@EGO0808😂😂

[@ninjaturtle6106]

@@linustw Floods, Landslides and the occasional whip by Typhoon tails... are all NATURAL DISASTERS. They are caused by NATURE, hence, natural.

[@kathleensmith7022]

I spent a year in M'sia in the 70's, and absolutely fell in love. The people are the sweetest, kindest, happiest and peaceful folks that I've ever been around. I would go back to live there in a heartbeat if my family issues allowed. Yes the heat can be very hard to take but you DO get used to it and they have many ways to beat it - Ice Kachang anyone? The food is wonderful, the most diverse menus on earth. The shopping is incredible, Batik fabric was my favorite. Thank you for the great reviews, the fact its far from home (US) can actually be a bonus if you dont like visitors from home, ha!

[@magnasyst]

@@kathleensmith7022 Ice kacang🌷🌷🌷👍👍👍

[@bk1571]

Malaysia welcome u back anytime...😊😊

[@jonmath4182]

Lol. No more annoying uncle and aunties popping up at your door unannounced eh? 😂

[@munamr9502]

I don't expect you to say ice kacang to counter the heat...but yezza that's totally right plus some cendol!

[@jonmath4182]

@@munamr9502 I don't expect her to spell ice kacang the way it was spelt in the older years!

[@MokaandChai]

Malaysian here currently in Italy. I have traveled a lot and still proud of my country for so many reasons. Thanks both of you 😊

[@helena20000]

​@@MokaandChai❤️🇲🇾❣️

[@shastrihabib1382]

We Malaysian preffered to be UNDER RATED ✅️😱🪭 🇲🇾🇸🇬

[@FlamerzZz]

I'm from Ipoh.....most people from Ipoh are like "don't come here, don't come here, don't come here, don't come here" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@khisyamh]

@@shastrihabib1382 yeah.. prefer to keep our country low profile.

[@mohdyusuffsharif944]

@@khisyamh don wan .na bi 2nd rom...idaly.

[@brianphuket5951]

@@FlamerzZz I wish Phuket was the same. I’m over, over saturated tourism. Keep Ipoh, Ipoh. I ride my motorcycle there from Phuket, it’s boring town but nice. Penang a little more lively, both have very nice people.

[@jonmath4182]

@@FlamerzZz well true we say don't come here, but if they do we don't chase them away but we try to make them feel welcomed and experience a memorable stay

[@12567NoYouCannot]

I lived there 3 months and loved it, but I stayed in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Loved their Light Rail/train System. And it felt Safe and I loved how AFFORDABLE IT IS.

[@pataxa4209]

With health care don’t forget to mention dental. Dental care is super affordable in Malaysia. So much better than prices in USA. Very modern facilities and you can get appointments same day as well. I am from US and live/work in Singapore and pop over to Malaysia for all my dental when needed. Love it!

[@suzanaismail5297]

for Malaysian, if we go to govt dental clinic it cost less than USD1. Waiting time around 2 hours. I love being Malaysian. Healthcare is really affordable for us as Malaysian.

[@DonDon45-i5h]

@@suzanaismail5297 not only that but our country has one of the best Healthcare in the world

[@richardgascoigne8297]

I’ve lived from N.H. to Houston to L.A., and now 30 yrs in SE Asia - the past 13 in outskirts of KL - on an MM2H visa. The weather is no worse than Houston / New Orleans in the summer. I’ve just gotten used to being damp most of the daytime, taking 3 showers & changing 2-3 shirts per day. I agree with all your assessments, including JP’s walking comment. The time factor is not an issue for me. A kidney removal here cost USD 5,000, including 6 days in a private room where my wife stayed with me! 2 comments: KL is all you say, but it isnt representative of 90% of Malaysia. The “real” Malaysia is even more fascinating & enjoyable, particularly if you take the trouble to learn some Malay (the easiest language ever). Also, there are numerous volunteering opportunitues to occupy your time, integrate into the culture, and use your skills. I go back once a year (21 hrs to Chi. ) , but have no intention to move back. PS: Would love to have a cuppa with you 🍷

[@AJFadyanneIsmaele]

Yeah, why not travel around Malaysia - from the East Coast to the Northern Region and the East Malaysia (Borneo)…

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

What a drag would be

[@scottmarcus6443]

Greetings from New Hampshire! Sadly, I only spent 3 hours in Malaysia. We were visiting Singapore and took a grab car to JB

[@le_th_]

Houston weather is bad (grew up in Dallas), but New Orleans is the WORST. Everything is wet, even with the AC on, including the carpet! lol You could not pay me to live in NO or even go back to visit, except maybe in March? I've heard KL is wonderful, and I was looking at moving there from Los Angeles back in 2001 until September 11th happened. That unfortunately changed many things in my life, including my job that was focused around international travel. I'm still looking forward to visiting KL.

[@LWisAboutMakachevAndHisSons]

I cracked up when you said Malay is the easiest language ever. 😂 As a Malay I think it's true. In English you have is, are, was, were, will, has, have, had, has been, have been, had been kind word constructs. In Malay we have only three which is sedang (present), telah (past) and akan (future).

[@mohdhafizahmadzainuri6144]

My father is a retired Malaysian army officer. He used to conduct training with the US Navy, British and Scottish army. Even his Scottish friend retired here in Malaysia. He loves the hot weather, the food and people here. Not a bad choice afterall he said. 😅

[@seandavie3672]

As an Australian, KL has so much appeal, I am used to subtropical weather, however KL and broader SE Asia is so hot and humid. That's my biggest concern. That said, I've taken 2025 off work and will slow travel looking for a new home. 4 months in SE Asia to start, then off to Central Europe. The cost of living vs quality of life equation makes no sense in Australia anymore. Thank you sooooooo much for your excellent content.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks! Enjoy your adventure!

[@Malaysianplayer13]

you should follow this australian youtuber ( Jack Alderton ), he currently living in Malaysia, he talk about cost of living in malaysia, he also now living in good condo i guess, i see he is kinda good for accounting his cost living. maybe you should see his video

[@KamaM007]

@@seandavie3672 you can stay in cameron highlands, genting or frasers hill if your work just need a laptop and internet. The Malaysian highlands. Its as cold as summer in England! They have English tea too!

[@azidinzidin9234]

To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia because Malaysia is Truly Asia❣

[@darius6331]

Did a SE Asia trip in 2017 and to this date Malaysia was my absolute favorite country. Still is of all Asian countries. It has a lot to offer.

[@donaldkinsey5245]

I spend a couple of months every year in KL and George Town. I love it! The secret to walking is using the UNDER GROUND pathways.

[@kathyhirsch379]

@donaldkinsey5245 sounds interesting 🤔 looking forward to finding one

[@donaldkinsey5245]

​@@kathyhirsch379 for years, I used to cross the street to get to the Pavilion Mall, which was always crowded, until I discovered an escalator that led you thru an underground shop that connects to the mall. I wondered if any of the other numerous passage ways lead to some place else. I walked from the Pavilion Mall to Suria KLCC, which is at least a mile, all underground.

[@EGO0808]

I am afraid you are mixing up Singapore with KL.

[@donaldkinsey5245]

@EGO0808 No, I'm not. I spent a month in KL. You can walk from the Pavillion Mall to KLCC completely underground. You can also cross over streets by using the subway entrances in Bukit Pitang. I know what I'm talking about.

[@EGO0808]

@ I live at KLCC. No worries. But it’s not an underground between Pavilion and KLCC. As you know it’s a combined ‘overground’ (Pavilion to KL Convention Centre) and from there an underground to Suria KLCC. And that’s it. There’s an extension from Pavilion to Fahrenheit mall, but that’s about it. Singapore though has a complete underground infrastructure with underground malls througout the downtown area, hence my thought of you being confused.

[@blueybarnes9442]

Malaysia 🇲🇾 was under the Brits for generations hence the wide amount of English fluency ! It’s a great country but the humidity is hard to cope with ! Glad you enjoyed your time there

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@blueybarnes9442 we used to be very good in English but the school system has changed and younger generations may have issue communicating in simple English in small towns or rural areas. This is why sometimes there are exchange students from usa teaching English in rural schools. We called them fullbright scholars.

[@Marie13x13]

I've been curious about Malaysia, thank you for the video!

[@teammikeadventures]

KL is definitely on our list. The quality of life and cost of living are huge pluses for us! Thanks for the video and the content.

[@scottdorsey8220]

While in the US Navy, back in the 80's, I had an opportunity to visit Penang, Malaysia and loved every second there. Rich, diverse cultures and great food. I'll be back!

[@Allthe6s]

You just put KL on my list.Thank you very much! Love you both. I hope your health issues simply become new lifestyle adjustments.

[@NorthernMike-1]

Take it from someone who has been there and would go back, in a heartbeat It’s everything they are saying and more!

[@nomadjim]

Great video! KL is one of my favorite cities and is my main healthcare location outside the US. I go to Prince Court every year for my comprehensive health screening. US physicals are worthless in comparison. The only negative for me is the weather, as you mentioned. But after being there for a while you learn ways to make it more manageable. And it sure beats 2 feet of snow and subfreezing temperatures! I can tell your apartment is in the Robertson Residences, a place I have stayed at many times. The walkability around the Robertson is not very good. If you're closer to the area around Pavilion Mall, it's much more walkable. Grab is a great inexpensive way to get around. Jaya Grocer is my favorite grocery store in KL. As you might guess, KL is one of my possible longer-term home bases when I get to that point in my life. Thanks for your honest assessment!

[@robertw8666]

I just spent a month in KL and enjoyed seeing the three cultures interact peacefully. I loved the Indian food too. Nice city with very nice people.

[@jonmath4182]

@@robertw8666 yup it's a public holiday in KL for the indian deepavali (or diwali) today

[@hyderalwi41]

Hi guys..Malaysian here..walkability in KL has improved so much compared to 5 yrs ago..give it another 2-3 yrs with the local government drive to make KL walkable & padestrian friendly city…BUT i dont think u will see many local using them in mid day…its too hot😅

[@damianking2519]

Our weather is wonderful. It's hot n it rains. There never is any weather disaster like those in Japan and US.

[@vilmareynoso7343]

I did not consider Malaysia and now am considering it. Thank you so much for this! It sounds like an amazing place!

[@azhariismail778]

You won't regret it when you've chosen our country for a place to retire. As most foreigners said... Malaysia has been made underrated by those who do not know well about this country. Love & proud to be Malaysian ❤❤❤

[@denay6895]

I strongly advise you to think twice before choosing Malaysia. You will lose your beautiful shape due to overeating.

[@tapakurbanstreetdining9561]

Don't just spend your time in KL. explore other parts of Malaysia too.. islands, forrest, mountains even the villagers.. you'll love it.

[@KokLingTan]

@@denay6895 Ha Ha...u can find food here 24 hours a day.

[@wgarnsey]

Yes, Malaysia has been on our list for several years and we are happy to be here now. Also, we are very happy to see you two around town. We agree with the list. The heat seems to be affecting my wife more than me. The people we have met here have been super kind and we are actively exploring the food scene. I don't think Malaysia would be a retirement home for us from the distance stand point. However, since we want to come to Asia frequently, it makes good sense that we come stay here when we are in this part of the world. For slow travelers I think Malaysia is the perfect place to rest and regroup.

[@jonmath4182]

Yup once a while you need to get out of KL and go for our beautiful beaches/islands (tioman island, pangkor island, perhentian island, redang island - all in peninsular malaysia, or tunku abdul rahman marine park islands and semporna island - all in the state of sabah in borneo), our majestic highlands (cameron highland, genting highland - both in peninsular malaysia, or mount kinabalu - in the state of sabah in borneo), our rainforests (taman negara in peninsular malaysia, or mulu national park in the state of sarawak in borneo), our wildlife conservation sanctuaries (turtle sanctuary in the state of terengganu, elephant sanctuary in the state of pahang, tapir sanctuary in the state of selangor, birds sanctuary in the state of perak, and orangutan sanctuary in the state of sabah)... Have fun and enjoy your stay

[@joebulterman5125]

Hola from Quito - great place to live when the electricity is flowing. Been to KL and to Sing. But honestly, my favorite place is Tioman Island just off the eastern coast of Malaysia. Some of the best diving and snorkeling. The visibility is outstanding. Would never want to live in KL but it was nice to visit.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joharimohdsalleh457]

Should go to Perhentian Isand, Redang Island , Langkawi & Semporna Sabah

[@12567NoYouCannot]

I'm Glad that you guys finally made it to MALAYSIA. Great Place to Stay!!!

[@saraquips]

Booked my trip to KL for Jan 2025. Very excited! Stay well❤

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Have fun!

[@NM-dl1gv]

Hi Sara. A welcome note from an e-hailing driver here. The monsoon will not conclude in the first two weeks of January. Don't let the rain dampen your spirit. Love to have you here.

[@saraquips]

@@NM-dl1gv oh dear. I’m quite concerned. I’m thinking of perhaps spending a few days in KL then going to Vietnam and going back in KL late spring

[@SonyaAlways]

Same @saraquips😊 KL Trip booked to for Jan’25. Life in Seattle has me accustomed to rain. I’ll wear sandals instead of rain boots. Happy & safe travels to you!

[@gddrift6690]

My compliments on the review format. Clear, concise and well laid out. I agree with your final summary, however for me, the weather was a dealbreaker. Several years ago, I spent a year in the region and the weather was just too much - for me, excess and constant humidity just makes everything less enjoyable. There is so much to love about the region and Malaysia that if one can tolerate the weather, it should be on your short list of places to live. At the very least, visit! Really well done review. Cheers

[@buzzselous3757]

@@gddrift6690 - Yes, agree, too hot and humid

[@cycletravler]

KL was never on my list, UNTIL NOW! thank you so much for that report.

[@Kevin-et5zs]

KL is on my list now. A friend was a DN there, but he didn't make a video like you did!

[@decTac]

From my pov, many complain about the hot sun and humidity in Malaysia but actually it's a blessing.. For example, why do Malaysia experience these weather conditions it's because most of us consider it is a gift from God that we live in green nature for 24/7/360 so we don't have to worry about snow, autumn etc, no need to worry about what to wear according to the changing of seasons, instead of that we're grateful for the nature of tropical rainforest which is rich in flora and fauna and natural habitats and conservation of wildlife. Our rainforest and humidity are important assets for "regulating" global warming and some ecosystem and biodiversity issues etc as well. Btw, sun and humidity are said to be an anti-aging process agent and that's why you will find most Malaysian netizens skin are looking younger than the age compared to the temperate people's skin complexions..👍😅

[@KokLingTan]

Setuju 100%. We dont have different wardrobe for different seasons. No spring cleaning, only cleaning for festivities.

[@oswaldC2243]

Looking forward to visit KL in the very near future ( 2025 ), we still miss you in Ecuador, but take your time coming back because Ecuador is having an energy crisis ( no electricity for 14 hours a day) nationwide. Please safe travels, take care and thank you for sharing videos.

[@RamonGonzales-gh1ki]

You’re absolutely right about the heat here in South TX being much like the climate in KL. Your pros would definitely outweigh the cons for me. Thanks!

[@cfko63]

I'm the neighbour of Malaysia, Singapore and I now call Malaysia(KL) my home.

[@davidgeorge1664]

I lived in KL for about a yr. Loved it. From Arizona! I go back every year. To see friends!

[@truckn]

Hi JP & Amelia. Never been on my list until this video. My Thai wife and I have been going to Vietnam for my visa run from Thailand, we've been talking about going somewhere else when I get back to Thailand in 2025. I'm going to start researching travel costs and Airbnb/Hotels in Kuala Lumpur thanks to you guys. Travel safe and Be well. BTW Love the color of that outfit Amelia, it looks great on you.

[@12567NoYouCannot]

I Spent 3 months there in The Spring time of 2023, I think the Best Month to travel to Malaysia is JUNE because at that point the weather balances out and there is NO Rain, it's pleasant.

[@EGO0808]

It is the hottest part of the year in June…

[@12567NoYouCannot]

@@EGO0808; I thought so too, but it was a Pleasant Surprise, after the Monsoons, the weather became Very Pleasant and the high humidity went away.

[@EddieAppell]

I'm considering several places to retire to in 3 years, and Malaysia is definitely high on my list. I am leaning more towards Penang than KL, to be honest. But that country has so many positives, if I just have to get acclimated to the heat and humidity, then I'm willing to give that a shot for all the benefits that you guys so perfectly outlined!

[@noordinbeldenlex1620]

I appreciate your candid assessment of my country. Depending on your lifestyle and what you're searching for in a place, the majority of the opinions may be quite subjective. However, Malaysia can be the spot for you if you wish to escape the busy lifestyle. Even a capital city like Kuala Lumpur may provide you with many peaceful areas if you know where to reside, even if you would rather live in the centre of the city. Many may not be aware of Malaysia's public healthcare system because most foreigners can afford to attend private hospitals, which are quite hospitable to international patients. The most cost-effective choice for us is our public healthcare, which is almost free for all Malaysians if we can wait in queue, but the quality is always maintained and never compromised. Despite being born and raised in this climate, I also find it sometimes difficult to cope with the humid weather here and would much rather remain in a home with air conditioning. The fact that many of us feel better at ease doing things other than shopping in malls may be the reason we have large shopping malls everywhere. Apart from the occasional flood and landslide, Malaysia is relatively secure from severe calamities like typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanoes. You might get used to it more the longer you stay, I'm sure.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for sharing! 😊🇲🇾

[@bruce6641]

I lived in Thailand for 5 years and got used to the heat and humidity BUT I did often frequent the shopping malls midday even though I'm not a mall shopper. They are cool, usually with a good grocery store, theaters and tasty food courts for lunch with good coffee bars. I quite liked the rainy season with the big thunder storms and cooler temps.

[@davidrichards1741]

Yes, it's deceiving to tell visitors to avoid the rainy season. I think it's the best time of the year.

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Thanks, JP & Amelia. This has been most helpful. You've inspired me to consider places like Malaysia, Ecuador, North Macedonia, Serbia and Albania as possible retirement options.

[@PhilipSteeves]

Another interesting and informative episode! Thank you so much! KL looks like a very unique city, large and luxurious but also affordable and welcoming to expats from all over the world!

[@KokLingTan]

We got 3 main differences from the country down South. 1 - Million year old rain forest. 2 - Great beaches and diving spots. 3 - Cost of living 2 to 3 times less. oh...also much slower pace of life.

[@Macahan-s8h]

I always tell my foreign friends in Malaysia we have four seasons too. It’s just that we have only one temperature.

[@zurinaabuhasan4527]

@@Macahan-s8h hot, too hot, wet and too wet 🤣🤣🤣.... Alhamdulillah

[@mohammadnoor9697]

We have durian season, mango season, rambutan season 😅

[@AmeliaAndJP]

😄

[@OhShunz]

Y’all are gorgeous!!! Beautiful sharp outfits and that glow!!! So happy Malaysia fit well with you both. Other than the humidity I just love that region in general!

[@jimproud3116]

Thanks for the interesting video. I am an 86 year old widower and am not planning to move away from my home of 40 years here in Littleton, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. I find your videos fun and interesting and will keep watching.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for watching!

[@samsummer3847]

Malaysian here. We also got love and hate with our weather. The reason why most of us are like living vampires. Will go out after the sunsets. So respect with the foreigner could walking around under the sun in Kuala Lumpur without umbrella.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Vampires! That’s funny 😆

[@KokLingTan]

And always amazed seeing foreigner sun bathing beside hotel pool...

[@hughjass1044]

I knew you'd like KL and Malaysia. I haven't encountered anyone yet who doesn't. It's been over 30 years since I've been there and it was amazing then and looks even better now. I'd love to go back but I'm getting too old to be doing that sort of thing anymore. Maybe. BTW - Good luck at the Batu Caves and the 282 steps up to them! I was young and fit when I was there and that climb was a bear even for me.

[@hadzalvae2632]

Thank you for both of you give positive review about my country. 👍👍👍.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Our pleasure! 😊🇲🇾

[@ormandhunter3546]

JP, looks as if you have recovered! Bravo! You guys do such a good job. Thx for this review. I am evaluating places to retire to on a small income.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks!

[@tinglestingles]

Moving to Penang in 2025.

[@bk1571]

Great choice..👍👍

[@kyleanuar9090]

I moved from KL to Penang and feeling much more at peace here, no one cares about fashion or trends. It's so laid-back and even during lockdown nothing really changed in my corner of the island as it's more secluded though it's only a few minutes to the airport.

[@fariqazad]

I dont what category this belongs in but I feel that Kuala Lumpur is also a place that you can get maintenance and repairs for all your electronics, computers, tools, phones, gadgets and even your cars. Maintenance cost is low and parts are always available and easy to get. 😊

[@toddbearup3786]

You guys always have great content. Two thumbs way up.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@flahmadzaki2172]

JP reminds me of that hollywood actor.. Jeff Bridges.. his looks and voice too! Ha! Welcome to Malaysia guys..

[@AmeliaAndJP]

I get that a lot! 😆

[@kelisee4274]

I appreciate your upbeat videos. Thanks🥀 It's a windy 40*F and the temperature got down 28*F in Durango last night. Snow covers the San Juans.

[@mrsaip]

love Durango ! Ouray and Telluride.. in the spring and the Fall :)

[@AmeliaAndJP]

🥶

[@OldWolf444]

Not being a mall-goer, the malls in these hot and humid countries are a great way to escape the heat!

[@12567NoYouCannot]

I LOVE the GRAB - It's SO Affordable and Clean and Great SERVICE !!!

[@barbara9646]

On our list. Your video just reconfirms it'll stay high on the list. Thanks!

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Great information 👍 Thanks. Looks like a must visit on our slow travel list

[@bibibachmd9995]

Love your update. I was in KL for only a few days and really liked it. Wow, a very high standard of living for very little cost.

[@davidrichards1741]

HOT VISA TIP: The companion visa allows two parents to stay for as long as a child is in a private school (pre-school, grade school, college) and it's very cheap & easy for the visa. You can stretch it out for almost 20 years for one kid. Also there's a student visa while you attend any university fulltime.

[@chongcarol]

Malaysia may have heavy rain during monsoon season and experience floods, but so far we have never experienced typhoon, which is a blessing.

[@vwchan841]

Can't do anything about the distance, but I would say head to Penang (Island) which is where I am going. It has pretty much all that KL has and being near the water/coast helps with the heat I feel. Public transportation might be less but Grab is good there too.

[@xiaomashitu]

I love Malaysia 🎉

[@andiea5743]

Great video - thank you! It’s on my list as #3 so far.

[@fahiruzrazali]

10:18 we used to be car-centric, but bear with us for our slow transition. Yes, we made some developments in metro systems but theres still much to to when it comes to last mile connection and walkability. Amelia made a good point though, sometimes we need to explore and really know the way around some places

[@lailja21]

Hi guys! I don't even have "a list"...but I certainly enjoy your videos!! Thank you

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you like them!

[@alibab1802]

We are currently in Chiang Mai and flying to Kuala Lumpur next week. So thank you for the inspiration. Malaysia seems to be very modern but still very affordable.

[@videoeditoranimation1714]

Thanks for making this video guys. As usual I loved it. I really appreciate all the valuable information that you shared. It's important to me.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Brutushungwell]

I was there for 2weeks back in January. I loved it and plan on coming back January 2025.

[@Jujulovesmath]

Thank you for this info. My daughter and I didn’t have this on our list. But thanks to your info, we do now.

[@t700qwe8]

♥🇲🇾.. Great video with great info..

[@kylek2623]

Thanks to all your kind words about Malaysia..

[@LivinCindysLife]

Great video! KL is not on our list for moving, as we're pretty set on France. However, your video shared SO many positives about the city, we most certainly will want to visit!

[@NorthernMike-1]

Having travelled to both Malaysia and France. I would urge you to visit Malaysia prior to making your decision! Good Luck!

[@sharonbo3280]

Was there last October for the healthcare and found it exceptional. Have been following NC and you both for quite some time and have checked out many places to live. Will be coming back to Penang to check that out again next year. Thank you so much for all your great videos. I too am in search of a home/homes around the globe.

[@Lawman212]

JP, looking good. I hope you've healed up.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

All better now! Thanks!

[@robinpettit7827]

I wish there was a place with a good mix of Malaysia and Albania. I don't want the big city in a high rise building lifestyle with a major rainy season. But otherwise, it is great but anyone from Malaysia should be proud of what they created as well as Albania.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@robinpettit7827 nowhere is perfect I guess. But you know what, there is a place like England, it is up in the Highlands. Cameron highlands

[@kenlautrup3348]

Hi, guys! Oh my Lord! I am so sorry for the health issues/diagnosises you two have gotten. You both are very brave to be sharing those diagnosis and they are invaluable to us fans. All of your diagnosis really hit home for me. JP, there isn't a single man that should not be concerned about what's going on with his prostate as he gets older and one of my cousins just had a similar scare. So, it's been on my mind and was good to hear you be so open about the process. Also, the genetic cholesterol issue. I'm 54 now and that first came to light when I was 25, luckily, and I've been on a pill and had good blood work ever since. I was in a bad accident in the military where I had serious facial damage (all fixed by a plastic surgeon). But, as I was passed around from one specialist to another, it was the eye doc who was checking out the damage to my eye socket and he looks up and says "HUH, you have a cholesterol issue!" Apparently, if your cholesterol is bad enough, you can develop a golden ring around your iris (?). I was shocked because here i am, eating healthy, working out a lot in the military in my prime...how could I have a cholesterol issue. The dreaded genes. Well, in my paternal side of the family, all the males die around 70 of some form of heart disease. Knock on wood it from cholesterol and I will beat the clock. Also, like you, I've struggled with lower back vertebrae issues. At 17, i took a bad hit in football that temporarily paralyzed my legs for a month. As a result, the learned i had a slight deformity in a vertebrae and, due to the football injury, the disc above it has completely degenerated. Now, those bulging disks in your neck. Do not take that lightly or let them make you believe it's no big deal. I had that same disk bulge on me. Fire and some pain down the left arm. The neurosurgeon convinced me to wait on surgery hoping it would shrink back under the vertebrae like jello drying up. It didn't. It kept getting worse. More pain, then numbness along the inside of the left index and thumb. By the time it became intolerable and I chose to have surgery, it was too late. The nerve had partially been strangled off. The surgery got rid of the pain and fire but the numbness was permanent. Amelia, osteoporosis is a tough diagnosis too. Luckily mine was that but just osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, mine was fast moving. Precocious xrays of my back and hands just showed minor spots of arthritis. Post covid However, the minor spots all became severe and every finger joint and vertebrae became mild to moderate. They've never seen it move so fast. Who knows what happened. Maybe from catching covid 5 times over 3 years or the two shots (still caught covid 3 times after the shots). But, osteo issues in general is just horrible. I'm glad they set out a plan for you to fight it. That Prince clinic in KL sounds like a very, very wise idea. I am very glad you two did videos on the topic. It's now in my plans. Can't imagine what else could be wrong (also deal with thyroid and testosterone issues). I love your guys' outlook on life and saying we shouldn't stay in America afraid to travel due to health issues and we must get out and live life. Your discussion of public/private healthcare was a relief for myself and my 82 year old mother who I've convinced to try Ecuador with me. Her big reservation is healthcare. I think you all mentioned in another vid that private healthcare may cost up to $300/mo for elderly women. That is still a savings of 50% compared with what she pays in the U.S. for her Medicare plans (B thru Z, lol). Anyway, sorry for the novel and thank you for your bravery in discussing such private health matters. The knowledge will benefit many of us.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad it was helpful 😊👍

[@Smuggler169]

Thank you great run down.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

What a lovely video. Thank you for sharing your experience living in KL, Malaysia. Hope that you guys are having a good time and a pleasant stay. Enjoy your exploration.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thank you! 😃🇲🇾

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@AmeliaAndJP Thank you guys too. 😀

[@gaildelfosse9041]

Hi JP & Amelia, We have been here for about 5 days now on our way to Bangkok. We really like KL and have done some exploring. Based upon our experience here we agree with what you say in your video. Our biggest issue is the heat and humidity!!! We're both in our early 70's and I' mot sure we could get used to the heat. We currently live on the coast of Washington and so our weather is much cooler, without snow! Who knows? Take care and keep enjoying your life!

[@njoynature123]

We toured England ten weeks w/o a car July -Sept 15th only two days of rain. Loved the parks, cost of living, botanical Gardens, the rivers, the sheep, the casualness, trains, buses, Holiday Inns, safety, pubs & pies. Vegas > Gatwick,>York>Liverpool>Chester>Conwy>Hereford>Bath>Stonehenge>Banbury>Stratford-Upon-Avon>Coventry by accident (Stroke UHCW Unit)>Winchester>Oxford>Portsmouth. Cruise to La Coruna. > London >Las Vegas Loved all of it so much!

[@lyrical-feline]

KL time zone is great for Australians! Appreciate your analysis and always enjoy your vids

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you liked the video! 😊

[@bakafrayaborja896]

Hot weather beats freezing temperatures anytine. Diff time zones.. I worked for a multi national company years ago.. my boss was based in CA, and we hv our conf call at 8am Msian time, 5pm his time, suits us well. And it doesnt take 30hrs to fly fr KL to LAX (west coast) or JFK in the east. There's an 18hrs direct flight fr Spore to JFK. Even if u have a layover it will abt 24 hrs😅😊. We don't have natural disasters like volcano eruptions, typhoons, earthquake here😊

[@davidsmith2132]

Helpful video. Great job

[@dirtydingus5465]

As many places I have traveled and lived, never been to Asia or that region. I have glossed over KL but you well put together video has helped me consider it for a stop over. Good good and content! Great looking dress on Amelia! ☮ Dingus

[@WatchCaliforniaExpat]

Great video. Thank you for the helpful information presented so clearly.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darleneblair5254]

We just missed you guy as we were in Malaysia and Japan the month of September. My husband and I live in Florida, and our son is stationed in S. Korea with the Army. Since my husband is retired AF, we flew space available to Korea then all of us flew very affordably to KL. I have to say, we preferred Penang to KL. We enjoyed a slightly smaller city with all the amenities of KL. We found it to be a bit more walkable too. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@rizlanghazali985]

We have 179 Malls in the Klang Valley / KL & Selangor area alone... and counting... that's how much we love our aircon...

[@happynewzealand]

I lived in KL as well as the provincial cities of Sungai Petani in the northern state of Kedah and in Taiping in Perak. Both were lovely with the added advantage of being close to Penang.

[@mywanderways]

Excellent video, great content, enjoyed watching, thanks for sharing

[@corvanvelzyn6823]

Excellent! Can't wait for your cost follow-up video : )

[@gladysp2623]

Great Video! Great sense of humor! Thanks for the info. 😊

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrylk808]

We spend a month or two in KL during the winter. Usually, right after the holidays with family. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, we're off. See ya in a couple of months.😂 So love the people, warm weather, and the food.

[@paulstonestreet3213]

Great video Amelia. You & JP do a great job explaining what you have found out in your travels.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks so much!

[@AnasSuhaimi]

0:40 Nurses and doctors do speak English. Tertiery education is mostly in English. Laymen may speak broken English, but they should be able to understand you well. Those who can't understand you are migrant workers and villagers who rarely have any need to speak in English.

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

Malaysia is a nice country to visit. However me and my asawa feel more at home in the Philippines. It's not perfect, however, it works well for us. We built a home here and for 6 years we enjoy it. Bangkok is a blast to visit. The online sellers have a field day out there and friendly folks.

[@Aoutvalentine]

Fellow American expat in KL…. Agree 100% with all your feedback!

[@martypoll]

I live in Thailand - now about the HEAT 🔥 It is definitely a personal preference. I am fine with the heat. For me and my old bones (age 68) I absolutely love escaping the damp and chill of the San Francisco Bay Area. I also don’t do snow. It was great as a child in Connecticut but I’m not doing it as an adult. The key, as you observed, is to embrace the evening and nights and stand down during mid-day (go to your condo pool 🏊‍♀️). I would not want to live in this climate as a working person but as a retiree it is just fine. Wear the appropriate clothes. Schedule your activities. Slow down! - walk slowly. Remember the AC in the malls. It’s OK to take a couple of showers each day. If I sweat then I sweat.

[@Peter-m5n7m]

Amelia and JP, Wonderful information!

[@12567NoYouCannot]

Yes, healthcare is Not Bad at ALL in Malaysia, and they are pretty NICE.

[@ElizabethBidinger]

Just watched the latest of your amazing videos. It was SO informative and appreciated. The walking does seem a little difficult but I saw a viewer mention an underground system. It looks great but just can’t take that heat/distance. I can’t stand oppressive humidity. Yuck. Western Europe is still the region I’m leaning toward. Thank you for ALL YOU DO!