PRO's & CON's OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 | My Dutch Point of View

[@ibanheadhunter8317]

It is true that it's very easy to communicate in Malaysia. Each Malaysian knows at least 3 languages. For me, I know Iban, Bahasa Malaysia and obviously English.

[@Aidenthegobbleygourd]

You Bornean or peninsula?

[@fromthismoment6657]

Sincere point of views pro's and con's from Nick. He's humble, straight to the point and utmost he's very open minded and knowlegable.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Thanks for watching again this week!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for this wonderful video n sharing your pros n cons, living in Malaysia.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Milow looked very calm.

[@GlobalGibbon]

He just woke up! 🤣

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@GlobalGibbon Hehehe. 😁

[@teayabern]

Milow is sooooo cute...auww he has grown so much..Ya it'll be an advantage for Milow to learn many languages..Dutch, english, malay, chinese, etc..most sarawakian or malaysian in general can speak a few languages.

[@massimovalenziano2187]

Thank you. Very helpful video

[@jipemr189]

Hi, Good morning , Nick Well I'm so happy to watch your video today about your experience living in Malaysia ...You have a lots of experience living in different countries and cities , it's very interesting videos 👍❤❤❤And look at your lovely son..he is growing so fast 🥰🥰🥰

[@VladsBoredom]

Some user who commented on my last video mentioned I should check you out and your video got me hooked immediately! I went in July for 2 weeks on a holiday to Malaysia for my very first time and even flew to Miri to meet a friend of mine and shoot some videos with him together while he also shows me around his place. I have to admit that I enjoyed staying in Sarawak a lot, especially due to the incredible people and the fact that English goes very far there as it is an official language unlike elsewhere in the country. The laidback attitude of the people is definitely something I envy the people there the most. I would really like to move to Malaysia myself after I graduate from uni and find a job at some company in my field. It might be more difficult in Sarawak to find something, but I guess for tech I got the best chances in Penang or KL anyway. I can't wait to binge watch your other videos, you're awesome!

[@skaidimusic]

Great video. We are also thinking of moving to Malaysia, but schools are expensive and a permanent visa can be difficult as I am Norwegian and 67 years old and my wife is Filipino 28 years old plus our two school-age children 5 and 7 years old. I am not sure we meet all the requirements to get a permanent visa also so I just have to ask a lawyer in Malaysia to find out.

[@annayeo2310]

You know sarawak better than some of us sarawakians ..good contents as always and looking forward for the next one..

[@ritasarah7474]

Hi Nick, your son soooo cute and for sure your son speak many language

[@deancoder8356]

Great to see Milow! Love your pro’s and con’s. One of the cons for us is also being so far away from family. Good thing for the internet :-).

[@rhinasushela9710]

Safe trip next month Nick and fam ! Milo is growing soo fast🥰

[@teayabern]

Yupp, Kuching's supermarket does not have vast varieties of International products like the ones in KL like Family Grocer, Ben's Independent Grocer or Jaya Grocer etc.Before I go back to Kuching, I'd buy lots of cheese( cheaper in KL, at bakery supplier) almond flour, maple syrup, stevia etc to bring back to Kuching.. ( Oh I think Ting & Ting Supermarket in Kuching used to have international products but not sure whether it's still around)

[@kristianlee5633]

It’s gone. May want to check the big grocers for international grocery items.

[@sharonleong7120]

I loved your videos. It's always very interesting. Thank you Nick 👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@noniverena7395]

Amazing informative video Nick...!! 👍😃 and....so sweet and cute of you to carry your son Milow along the way. He has grown up healthily and has adorable rosy cheeks now..!! 😍 Owwhhh soooo cute...!! 🥰🧚‍♀️👍🏻

[@joancoulter6815]

Milo is so cute. Love following you

[@Marcel_Sagittarius]

Nice Video.

[@bongneyoklang4823]

Hi! I just came across your channel a few days ago and I'm absolutely loving your content! Say hi to your wife and baby Milow for me ❤️

[@mangangisang4848]

I'm Sarawakian from Serian live in Sydney. Actually you can find a few supermarket in Serian who sell everything that you need including cheese, yoghurt, etc...

[@stanjohnsuab]

😊Im from Serian now living in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Have a great day @Mangan Gisang!

[@EvolvedBonobo]

Nice video with good information! I'm curious how long it takes you to drive to the beach from your town, Kuching, given the road quality you describe. Also, can you swim at the beaches there or do you need to worry about jellyfish and crocodiles like northern Australia? Lastly, do restaurants in Malaysia expect tips like the USA or is it a no tipping culture like Australia and most of Europe? I'm asking all these questions because I'm thinking of living in Malaysia for a few years and still trying to decide between Kuching, KL, and Penang.

[@aruyne]

1) Can't speak about the travel time from Kuching since I don't live in Kuching. 2) Malaysian beaches are usually safe from hazards. Definitely no Crocodiles. Jellyfish wise I have heard cases but they are fairly rare. Rivers in Sarawak are another matter though. Crocodiles are something to worry about. 3) Malaysia is a no tipping culture.

[@karenteng3183]

Hi!,..Milow..hopefully the cons your dad mentioned in sarawak..Will develop into more advance as u grow, by then Milow will get enjoy the development. Happy living

[@ExploreMasSabran]

Impressive

[@VulcanworxSG]

cute Milo !!

[@khooboohooi7865]

Wow..handsome cute Milow with big daddy....In west Malaysia u need to sumbit paperworks only once...They key-in your particular in their computer website..don't need for 2nd round paperwork...all in your name in their computer websites..only need to prove your name in their computer...only available in big cities in west Malaysia...Where is your wife. .haven't seen her for quite sometimes...hoping to see u both soon..How your carpentry buisness so far?.......from Perak 26/8/22

[@keangwooichoo6138]

You will miss cheese. Not many choices here compared to europe. We do not hv cheese in our local food except burgers and pizzas.

[@darell9215]

4:48 Well last week and this week kinda suck tho🤣

[@nnssii4981]

Your point abt Msian roads are 200% correct. Not just in Borneo but pretty much the same in other places too and I'm from Kelantan - potholes here n there, and so many poorly maintained roads too.. hahaha!! Well I wonder how different European people are from Msians..arent they as friendly as us??

[@davelance8692]

Hi Nick. Enjoy tour videos. I have a question about the Sarawak MM2 visa. I understand that it is necessary to spend time each year in Sarawak. It was 15 days per year and I believe that now it has been increased to 30 days per year. My question is, how are those required annual days verified? Is it on the honor system? Do you report to a government office each day? How is it done? Thanks.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hi there! Thanks for watching my videos. I did read a news article that effective 1September anyone on the S-MM2H programme will have to spend 30 days per year in Sarawak. You can spend them however you want in Sarawak. They will check your viea stamps. So you could do 3x10 days, or 20+10, or 10 weekend trips of 3 days. 😉

[@mingyou-ln3bj9kn1p]

Thank you cause Kuching is my hometown ☺️

[@khochencheok3476]

U son looks so so cute

[@lizajamess7003]

Hi.... Milo is so so cute.

[@janewong550]

Milow.....you are so sweet.

[@jane5105]

Thank you for a great video as usual. 🙂Your poor turtles need a much, much bigger tank and space to climb out onto a dry platform.

[@nurismail_]

It's not the temperature.It's the HUMIDITY 🥵

[@GlobalGibbon]

True!

[@ann33e]

👍🏼

[@Jaguar10My]

So cuteeeee

[@hami8740]

Owwww he so cute

[@arbertsonroblizzobujang587]

👍👍👍

[@donnytanbaju3477]

👏👍

[@ritajaya8588]

Millow so cute

[@bungaialoevera]

6:15 Every six months?! Omg... That is a lot of paperwork compare to what my other half is going through...

[@thaidawg9231]

Can you get fresh sourdough bread and Kefir there ?

[@GlobalGibbon]

You sure can!

[@hKChen909]

May I know where to buy your cool design t-shirt? I would like to buy.

[@matildadianacox2951]

have you been to kubah national Park? Milow can see hornbills and maybe other animals like orang utan.

[@Godavari322]

How is the internet connectivity there ?

[@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive]

he already mention good internet

[@Stressport_9403]

Coming soon milow have young brother/sister 🤭

[@GlobalGibbon]

Who knows!

[@sabestian4137]

U forgot ur tagline.. anang malu nyak😂😂😂😂

[@sharimanabdullah6595]

Since you have lived 11 years here, you need another 4 more years to qualify for a PR status.

[@yonlymaster5497]

PR status is only eligible for wives who married Sarawakian men. For husbands who married Sarawakian ladies, they can't get PR status. This includes husbands from west Malaysia.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Unfortunately I have only been on a Spouse Visa for 3 years. Before that on various visas, so I'll have to wait a. Bit longer!

[@GlobalGibbon]

PR for men are possible, but take a lot longer. I heard some people waited for 27 years!

[@olboe2008]

Did you think to move to NL to give your son european education and more?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Perhaps he will. Up to him.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Great question, one we're asking ourselves regularly. I guess the future will tell!

[@cheesemanthe2nd]

Have you heard of the flat-headed cat?

[@GlobalGibbon]

I must say I have not! Looks like a cute little creature though!

[@cheesemanthe2nd]

@@GlobalGibbon they're distributed across some parts of borneo, the Malay peninsular, and Sumatra, but they're on the red list for extinction and no one seems to care enough to bring wider attention to them. I asked because I'm working on preserving and archiving information/media about them in the hopes I can spread awareness. They are strangely under-publicized even by conservation agencies and your input helps with my research, thanks :3

[@odenbeatmeat]

Agi idup agi ngelaban

[@imangarrix5904]

Wow cute milo peng

[@riatieamatjasir9280]

Hallo Nick, wat is hij schattig zeg! Ik denk dat hij op zijn moeder lijkt.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Dat denk ik ook. Zijn oren en ogen zijn wel een beetje van mij denk ik! 🤣

[@trr4488]

I have to Laugh, con, International products lol. Think about it where ever your home country is. Do your local supermarket cater for the taste of the world, NO. So nothing different.

[@GlobalGibbon]

I'd have to slightly disagree here. There are huge Asian Food sections in Dutch supermarkets. Perhaps they don't offer all international products, but sure a lot of variety.

[@akongjuingchannel7471]

Maybe it has got to do with the size and variety of population at the place you are living in, where quantity of demand is the most important factor. Of course you cannot simply sell just everything without sizable demand..That is why KL and Kuching are different..it is the size and the variety of its population and obviously there are many foreigners in KL to create sizable demand of almost anything of other parts of the world.

[@spoiledballotpapers3277]

You wear socks ? 😀

[@GlobalGibbon]

I do when I wear shoes! Yes!

[@stucarter]

Lol you name your son Milo haha

[@mirandahasselerharm6102]

Its Milow, double w at the end. Says his grandmother..😉

[@GlobalGibbon]

Our son Milow was named after a Belgian singer. 😉

[@stucarter]

@@GlobalGibbon maybe come up with a "nickname" before he starts school?

[@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive]

Good to know

[@Borneobabe1]

Hey Nick, Great video! I'm able to get an international driver's license shipped here. Is it true that I can switch it over to a Malaysian driver's license? Also, how hard is it to get a motorcycle license and which school did you go to? Hopefully, it was in Kuching and survived covid.

[@GlobalGibbon]

Hey Christine! Changing your license shouldn't be too difficult. My friend just changed his UK one to a Malaysian one. Going for classes here is pretty easy, just sign up with a driving school. You have to do 2 Saturdays of theory classes, then some lessons on the track and within a month+ you can get it. I got mine in Miri when I was living there in 2017.