Things that Drive me Crazy in Malaysia! 🤣 Retire to Malaysia!

[@GL-iw5xl]

I am Malaysian and I share the same sentiments. You are not alone.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

🤗

[@Olly2038]

We just have to adapt to the surroundings since we can't do much to change it.

[@cgteacher4251]

Scottish grandma here looking forward to retiring to KL next year. Just wanted to say I love your channel! ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Awesome! Thank you! 🤗

[@ronlombok]

To Scottish grandma, welcome home to Malaysia. When are you planning to be here permanently? Hope you have your own channel for us to follow.

[@rosiahhanan2281]

won't you miss those men in skirts?

[@frankquagmire]

I'm a Dutchman and just returned from another long trip to Malaysia. Great video, I have experienced every irritant Taylor talked about, he is telling the truth. I once sat in a taxi in KL, and in front of us, a pedestrian started crossing the street. The taxi driver then floored the gas pedal, making the person run for his life. That national attitude could be improved a bit I guess.

[@XJLCA]

Horrible! Some drivers in China do that too, deplorable behaviour!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep

[@nsaffini1975]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ikhlazz]

Hence why when i was in london. Being a typical Malaysian, i dare not to cross the road eventho the cars were all stopped.. I was hesitated. We need traffic light 😅🚦

[@chrobb99]

How to spot Malaysians in Singapore.. they hesitant to cross the road! lol

[@leotatem4879]

That was fun Taylor. And I agree with you. I wouldn’t enjoy an elevator ride that didn’t have air conditioning either. Cheers!

[@limok6001]

I'm Malaysian and fully concur on all the points you raised. Thanks for airing your grievances.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for watching!

[@noordinbeldenlex1620]

I'm delighted you brought up all the things that aggravate you as an expat since they aggravate me as a Malaysian who has lived my entire life as well. The only benefit I enjoyed of having a Malaysian passport is that we can utilise the automatic gate rather than waiting in queue at the immigration desk. The rest of your objections are legitimate, as they are shared by most of us Malaysians.

[@trentaliatechnology6068]

Thank you Taylor for bringing up those matters that irritate you - thanks for the honest & sincere "feedback". Every matter you raised (except for the alcohol, since I don't drink & would encourage others not to drink "TOO" - oops...make that "ALSO" 😅 - resonates not only with me, but I am with many others too. I hope your message gets to as many people here as possible especially the ones whom are related to the matters you've raised, so that we can improve things for the benefit of everyone here. Please do continue to raise these kinds of concerns so that it may open our eyes and make us realize what needs to change and thus makes life much more pleasing for everyone. Thank you Taylor - keep it coming...

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks 😊

[@zaharizak]

1st comment of the video (yeay!): Andrew... many foreigners (confession from hundreds of youtubers) marvel at how Malaysians are taking things easy, relaxed and chilled most of the time. That's what got us by. Irritation is normal but being grateful is a gem, the key to happiness. Just let go all the petty things.. we should be ok. Being old and wise, you know that already for sure. I know.. it's just a content for content sake.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

So true. 😊

[@anihusain4113]

Foreigners must take note to avoid driving out of KL during festive time balik kampung. To avoid traffic jam just book a flight.

[@kieranjohnston7550]

Lovely commentary, Andrew! I’m also an American living in Malaysia. So happy to be here! No guns, no war, great health care, friendly people, vibrant middle class, etc, Since I spend a lot of time outdoors, my only irritants are sweat and mosquitoes. Other than that I couldn’t be happier!

[@beksaylor]

I find you so adorable. I love you voice and your sweet kindness you give off. I'm so glad I found your videos.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Oh thank you! 🤗

[@GoldNugget138]

Do worry too much, you know stress is bad for you. As the saying goes; live and let live. Just go with the flow. All the best.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@clarenceandre9315]

The soft jazz background is back at the right volume 😆

[@yeohliangim2939]

Hello Andrew you are absolutely right the traffic omg I am in Penang I walk rather then waiting for the bus so have a great day 😍😊

[@boonhongchan1853]

Thanks Andrew Taylor, yes Malaysia does have it's quaky inconveniences. This will help us realize that we do have room for improvements. Malaysia is generally laid back in nature, creating awareness as you are doing can only help make us Malaysians much better. TQVM.😅

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Awww, thank you. 🤗

[@umikalthumabdulmajid5406]

Hi Taylor. It has been awhile since I commented on your video. I totally agree with you abt d deplorable attitude of M’sians towards pedestrians. I even hav to 'educate' my family members on it! They in turn scold me for giving way to d pedestrians cos d pedestrians many a time can't believe I'm giving them opportunity to cross politely, and so wld b busy looking elsewhere or at their hand phones!! Mind u dis even happens at pedestrian crossings!! As for d other 'irritating things' abt Msia, I've done quite a bit of travelling and staying overseas b4 retirement. My philosophy abt life is, adapt yourself to any given situation. If u do dis, u'll feel less if not no stress at all those irritating things! Eg, I used to fret and fume abt d delivery boy delivering my food late. But then wen I saw a video abt dis Australian couple marvelling at how good and prompt d delivery service is in Msia compared to Australia (like it takes hours to b delivered, or more than a day!!), I realised I've to appreciate more their services and d human being behind it. I became more tolerant and accepting of those times wen d food/things were delivered late.. After all, d service saves me alot of hassle having to go out to d eating places, and face d parking problems, hot sun, d horrendous traffic..!! Of course, falling short of being able to adapt yourself to d place u r in, and expect them to b exactly like 'home', u know wat to do...!!!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Good points! 😊

[@nerdinium]

I always like to hear the little things about a place, especially the irritations, to see if there is anything that would drive me crazy. Still hoping the government will reduce the M2L requirements! 😫

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@nicklasprince]

I live here and love it, but i totally agree, one more thing i would add is the prevalent Laziness in service jobs, on countless occassions i have asked for specific products in stores and been told they did not carry those, only to find them myself on the shelves, they were just too lazy to check. Or just one example of many in restaurants, i came back from Singapore and didn't have any cash, so i specifically looked for a place that would accept e-wallets. They prepared the food and once i scanned my e-wallet, the price was 3000rm instead of 30rm, instead of asking a manager for help or doing it manually, they just told me it is not possible to pay, leaving me and my wife hungry and frustrated. The fact they are leaving you hanging because they just don't want to bother can be extremely irritating. That said, the positives far outweigh these negative things about living here!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Bad service is not regional. 😂

[@nicklasprince]

@@andrewtaylor4558 True :D I live in Kuantan btw, the experience in KL might be different, i personally feel like i have had better service in KL. :) Thanks for all your videos, makes me want to explore and they are very informative!

[@khairulanwar5212]

Been to quite a number of countries...generally first world or advanced developing....and these irrants in Malaysia, which i agree exists, is much better than other countries. In regards to securities in condo, there's SOP and they will get sc..w.d if they do not follow them.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Wow!

[@philrose7716]

Try living in Los Angeles and we can talk about traffic.

[@Nancinfool]

I do and it’s a mess

[@andrewtaylor4558]

😂

[@FZAChannel]

Las Angeles traffic is unbearable

[@queen84sasha]

I'm afraid the Haze is getting many people in a cranky mood tbh. East coast is amazing..Kota Bharu lovely authentic Malay town..the Laksa there is amazing ... I think Malaysia have a lot of cars since the petrol is cheap there. Sure don't have that luxury problem here in Europe...but yes it can be annoying and have environmental consequences..

[@tg988]

Taylor knows so much. You’re like a true Malaysian. I think your condo doesn’t use property management app e.g. Jagaapp, I-neighbour, MyTaman or customised app. Usually if you purchase simple household appliances or electrical goods that need to be delivered to your condo, delivery van driver will whatsapp to you his particulars and vehicle plate number. You can key-in the particulars directly into the property management app. I also thought your management office (MO) was very strict about depositing RM300 for a delivery. Usually MO will want deposit if contractor comes into condo to do renovation work. But, for a simple delivery most MO will waive the deposit. Changing of security guards are quite regular especially when residents complain of non-performing guards or guards who can’t communicate either in English or Malay.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Good points!

[@leneekay1]

Kuantan - my hometown. We hope you'll enjoy it. Safe travels.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It really is!

[@michaelhiggins7365]

I very much enjoyed this one Taylor and yes, it's fun to watch you whine ;) ;) ;) Oh please do an update on the ever-changing Visa requirements. I believe you may have mentioned that Malaysia might be relaxing the rather strict requirement they implemented last year. It would be good to know if they may reverse some of these changes.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Will do!

[@RayMak]

So super fun and relatable. As someone who has lived abroad. I can totally understand your frustration hehe

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you!! 😊 ❤️

[@MrEKS-st6mc]

I’ll take those irrigations with extreme pleasure ! Arriving next week from the remnants of the Rotten Big Apple - be happy in Malaysia my friends it’s the country where your treated best ! 👍

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Absolutely

[@kindface]

Andrew, having lived almost 80% of my life abroad, I can relate to your pet peeves about Malaysia. They're all true. I think you left out one MEGA irritant - how most private and public places would have multiple service counters but only one, at most two, would be serving long queues of customers when they could just easily open more or all the counters to ease the queues. This one gets me blowing off my roof all the time....in silence.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep 😂

[@clarenceandre9315]

True what you say on pedestrians crossing streets. Education begins in homes and schools on that. Perhaps other more existential issues 🤣

[@jl6013]

Taylor, I shared your frustration! I am Malaysian. Please hang in there.

[@_arman_]

I usually don't like video lists that talk about negative things - but you do it so tastefully and with with a balanced perspective. Love your videos! (Found you via that interview you did recently with the European fellow.)

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Wow, thank you! ☺️

[@user-xg6yc8ho3w]

When I first moved to Australia, I also found the lack of street signs a surprise. Sometimes you have to go a few blocks before you see a sign of the street you're on. In the USA, there are street signs for every street at every corner or intersection. You get used to it but wish for more signage. Also as far as different food plates being deliverd to the table at different times, Australia also does this. I found that odd too...but you get used to it lol.

[@normahibrahim9596]

Agreed with the traffic,not stop and the signage hidden by trees,seems that they have not pruned them..We can missed our turning becos of the blockage..Also in housing estates,they have bicycles lane but not pedestrians,just becos politician enjoy cycling ,they do for their own hobby..sucks..

[@zaki-pq1ps]

we have this haze problem annually since in the 90s. Indonesia is really irresponsible.

[@queen84sasha]

Agree. Singapore is litigating against Indonesia but they just ignore the verdicts. Really bad.

[@zuqizamm]

we called it "jerebu kiriman indonesia"

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I am 55 years old. It started in 1997. The Asian financial crisis.

[@Do2mifasol-nh3lq]

The haze doesn't just come from Sumatra But from Malaysia's charcoal power plants, cars and factories. 2015 - 2022 no haze. Since February 2023, El Nino has not rained for 8 months. So, no rain, no clean air to reduce the smog The governments of Malaysia and Singapore are ridiculously blaming us for causing the haze from Sumatra to head north Jakarta has also been hit by haze since August 2023. Is the cause of the haze also directed towards southeast Sumatra? 😃😃😃

[@decTac]

Indonesia always play victim to erase their fault..

[@Dr.Mzungu]

One that gets me the most is the lack of respect for non-smoking areas. It's far worse in Indonesia. Even hotels which claim to be non-smoking reek of cigarettes smoke. It's discusting and even if you spray the smell lingers. In Indonesia smoking is very much a cultural thing. I've seen young kids under age of 18 smoking. Parents, shop keepers don't care who they sell to. Many Muslims drink alcohol, they just do it in their own home.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes

[@decTac]

Indonesia is a secular country.. Islamic law is not strict.. Jakarta is the most polluted city in the world and also their water quality is one of the worst in SEA Asia..not a clean country literally..

[@Dr.Mzungu]

Jakarta traffic is terrible and public transport is poor. Traffic and smoking everwhere has completely put me off from returning or recommending Jakarta.

[@decTac]

@@Dr.Mzungu their people have low IQ and civic minded.. don't care about hygiene factors..

[@theshah9756]

Agreed. Your point number three stupefies me the most. 😂 You make these grievances funny btw. Maybe unintentionally 😂

[@adamtham4763]

All true, I do get fed up with malaysian pet peeve too. you are not alone.

[@farah6258]

At one point i was finding our how many ways to migrate with US being my top choice. But as i grew older, that desire throughly dissipates and the love of my beautiful country, Malaysia, deepens. The hospitality and warmth of Malaysians is unmatched. Im glad i didn't migrate ❤❤❤❤🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@jackoneil3933]

Indeed . I just posted a reply to ngpb17 about why I regret not staying in Malaysia after living there, and returning to the U.S. I had dear sweet lady friend when I lived in Penang who dreamed of immigrating to the U.S. She could not understand why I Preferred living in Penang over America until she visited me in the U.S., and was then content with her life in Malaysia.

[@NonyaMeeSiamLOL]

Don’t believe these lao Ang Moh lah. They’re either retired or looking for retire and stop working early.. that’s why they move to cheap Asian destinations to fulfill this goal. It’s totally not the same as if you’re at the start of your life, your career and have your whole life ahead of you. And if you have offsprings, Even more so you would be concerned about giving them the options of being able to work and live in a high income country with greater opportunities than the third world.

[@warrenlim2175]

wow. The haze does sound pretty scary. Have you ever wondered if it could affect your health long term especially your lungs? I've heard Beijing and parts of China have high levels of air pollution (almost like smoking cigarettes if you live in those cities) so residents tend to wear masks regularly. Anyway, hopefully Indonesia stops with the forest burnings. I would say it's quite insensitive of them to do something like that.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep

[@samraj3179]

The problem of haze due to burning in Indonesia has been going on for more than the last two decades. In fact, it has become an added part to our hot and wet seasons nnually. The Government of Malaysia has had talks with Indonesia over the years including sending our firemen to put out fires in Indonesia at our expense. The local regulations on burning is very tight and the fines for open burning is very hefty. There is not much the country can do when neighbours continue to be lethargic on the issue of open burning.

[@Do2mifasol-nh3lq]

The haze doesn't just come from Sumatra But from Malaysia's charcoal power plants, cars and factories. 2015 - 2022 no haze. Since February 2023, El Nino has not rained for 8 months. So, no rain, no clean air to reduce the haze The governments of Malaysia and Singapore are ridiculously blaming us for causing the haze from Sumatra to head north Jakarta has also been hit by haze since August 2023. Is the cause of the haze also directed towards southeast Sumatra? 😃😃😃

[@decTac]

@@Do2mifasol-nh3lq rubbish!!

[@samraj3179]

@@Do2mifasol-nh3lq FYI. Singapore has sued Indonesia for the haze issue in 2017 after regular talks failed. So where did you pull out the 2015 - 2022 era of no haze?

[@s.mkamil9599]

That's what we call Malaysia is truly Asia.!!😁 mr. Andrew.

[@nikhassan7713]

I used to live in Europe for 15 years and never had bad experience crossing the road and walking in pedestrian lane, all was very pleasant, but when I was back in Malaysia, all changes..motorcycles not really respect the rules and pedestrians are horrified to cross the road, and many traffic lights not really work, uneven pedestrian, broken tiles, unexpected holes, etc. Here in Malaysia even at the traffic light or zebra crossing you still need to use 'power of hands' to stop the motorists and begging them from hitting or crashing on you..

[@andrewtaylor4558]

So true. 😊

[@atthefiveforks8077]

Irritating for sure, but look at all the other outweighing positives. I love Malaysia and if it weren't for my 5 grandkids here in the states, I would certainly give it very serious consideration Penang is my favorite, I was in Penang last October and didn't notice a haze. Actually the city is beautiful from the rooftop at night.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Absolutely!

[@mohdzaki1089]

You were lucky .. normally the haze will come during September to November...

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

Sooooo hot and humid and soooooo boring

[@michellewong4774]

I totally concur with you. It's hilarious. My list will be much longer. .Enjoyed yr comments. 😅😂👍

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you enjoyed

[@mohdhafiz5523]

I love these brutally honest comments about my country. We can still improve. Thank you for this

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Absolutely!

[@CKology]

Agree on ALL point! Brilliant Video

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks CK ❤️

[@phatmonkey11]

I have a knack for mimicry, and I have a great impression of you that really entertains my husband. I say the most ridiculous things in the unique style of Andrew Taylor. We both love you! You always lift our spirits!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

You are in luck. I’m going to announce a contest soon for that very think. Stay tuned for details! 😂

[@ForRiel]

Oh my goodness, the roads are crazy with all the flyovers, toll roads, exits, and motorways! We love it, though!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

So true!

[@AnxinAi]

Thank you Taylor for your info…I enjoyed it. It simply confirms that no matter where and what country one is in. There always will be moments of irritations.

[@crawfordm.j.7954]

Agree with all you said about Malaysia. It is true

[@samraj3179]

The problem with communication in the process of ordering food whether it is dine in or to go in Malaysia is due to it's mix of languages in a single sentence. So you have to confirm with the waiter if he/she has got your order understood correctly before the food is delivered to your table. As a Malaysian I have sometimes got a different dish delivered to my table while I had ordered correctly the dish I wanted. I normally accept it and don't make an issue of it if they don't over bill me.

[@tgazman77]

Its not harsh its reality lol tq taylor for being honest malaysians take note pls we need to improve in those areas

[@penangrubbish7450]

Congratulations! You have mastered the art of offending without being offensive!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

😂

[@IScreamer]

Hi Taylor. I understand your irritants and liked the humorous tack you took in your video. After all, "When in Rome......." I once rented a car at KLIA and drove all the way up to Cameron Highlands. The toll highway up north (AH2?) was fine, really, but the windy road from there up to Tanah Rata was an experience I'd not want to repeat! And on being a pedestrian, I found that walking around and crossing the road in places such as Cambodia, Vietnam and, to some extent, Thailand can be almost impossible. First of all, as a pedestrian, so many sidewalks are blocked by cars parked on them. This includes Penang. And besides that, Penang has lots of gaping holes in sidewalks, exposing those channels meant to take away rain water. In parts of Penang, I was scared to walk around at night in case I fell down one of those holes! In KL, I've seen motor bikes travelling on sidewalks. Where the problem was really bad, I found it helped just to follow a local across the road. I also considered just following a dog because so many of them were walking around freely and seemed to cross the road with ease! Anyway, I enjoyed your video and keep up the good work!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mohdzaki1089]

You are right....coming back to kl on monday night is a nightmare...trust me...the jam can last to 3/4 in the morning....plase avoid this route....i am talking about journey from penang to KL....

[@jpbweb2023]

I concur on most of your points. Maybe the worst, and definitely one easily fixable, is the queue at Immigration. Malaysian IO look like a different breed from “regular” Malaysians. They are suspicious and pompous, and they seem to enjoy whatever little fraction of power they have on people (foreigners at that). Being able to use electronic gates is a huge bonus. When I was working in Malaysia, under a Work Permit, I was able to register for those e-gates, which at the time were separate from those for Malaysian citizen, so that I usually was at the luggage delivery area faster than my Malaysian colleagues, who had to queue a bit to use their dedicated e-gates. I understand that by now all e-gates have been merged into just one area for all people enabled to use them. A limited trial was introduced recently that allows visitors who are passport holders of a selected number of countries to use the e-gates. Unfortunately, my passport is not one of them ☹.

[@spincube5734]

Looking forward to hearing any updated info on visa renewals & MM2H tourist visas. Thanks Taylor !!

[@6ix9ine1ne]

Looking forward to those videos of Kuantan

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Very soon!

[@stevesphotostorePrivate]

Hey Taylor....thanks for making such good videos as always ..one question I have relates to the yearly haze this time of year and if it has also applied to Penang in the past as looking at the air quality apps on my phone it's currently saying Pending has mostly good air quality...however KL currently and seems to suffer with poor air quality especially during the Indonesian crop burning season please?

[@decTac]

Indonesia and Thailand always caused hazardous haze in Malaysia due to forest and crops burnings..

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Not as bad in Penang usually

[@jeffmathews9993]

Ha Ha - luv it - Next time Im in KL I shall think on all these irritants - Cheers Bud ( jeff in Bali )

[@jesmie9119]

Nice video.. Welcome to Malaysia World😂. There's so many more. Keep positif. Don't stress stress.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you! 😃

[@chrisl9761]

Hi Taylor, I’m quite sure the reason they needed the truck’s registration number for delivery was just because the security guards needed it so they could let the truck into your compound.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Nope, delivery area is on public street. 😂

[@RobertBerude-s6y]

Well Andrew - Think you need to come to Sri Petaling straight down the E20 15mins and free parking at Pinnacle with a quality large western supermarket Urban. Next the staff and security work by rule for the simple reason if anything ever happens they don't want to lose their jobs this I know.

[@fieldsofgold775]

I’ve been to KL 4 times and I still don’t know my way around there. I just use the Twin Towers as a reference and hope for the best 😂. I never drive there. It’s too crazy & disorientating. I was sitting in the back of a Grab car once and I was amused by a man & woman with a tiny baby on a small motorbike really close to my window and I watched them fearlessly zig zag between speeding peak hour traffic. I initially found it odd to haggle over prices in some stores where it’s done. But got use to it really fast when I realised that they were charging me “Western Rates”😂 Now I haggle lower and sometimes I remind myself that I’m haggling over a few $ compared to back in my own country where it’s expensive. The security guard uniform is smart. Very official. Which brings me to the airport customs & security @ KLIA 1 & 2. I have a nice time entering and departing KL. The customs security agents always say hi 👋 Mr Loki 😂. Apparently I look like the villain character from The Thor movies. You know, the god,..Loki😂. I’m returning briefly to KL. I always like going back there and I think the Malay do a good job of speaking English because I don’t speak Malaysian. Perhaps I should try to learn some. I’d like to stay there maybe for longer & really see the rest of Malaysia. But I’m always on schedule there and it’s always busy every where I go. Oh & I love love Malaysian food. Generally people are okay too. Like everywhere else. Thanks for the video.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for your thoughts! 😊

[@fieldsofgold775]

@@andrewtaylor4558 & thanks for your helpful videos.

[@ejoezlavender4462]

Agreed 😅 even as malaysian coming back own country KLIA is bad airport taking soooo looong time to get through

[@muhammaddanialfelixabdulla5000]

thank you sir for highligthing some of the things that drives us crazy in Malaysia. We hope to change this ( us locals too find it crazy too) hahahahaha

[@maxsoon1097]

Imagine if you go to Bangkok. The traffic is really irritated and i heard of the drivers goes against the direction to reach destination 😮. Thank you for your thoughts, Andy. Cheers

[@peterbird8161]

I have lived here for a year now and can’t believe they only have cold taps , I have lived all over the world and this is the only country I have seen it

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Right! 😂

[@chrisq.6857]

You're so right ...4 years here,yet to do east coast ..nice to hear someone else has the same Hot points !!! But I still love Malaysia and glad I retired here best of all in Asia

[@andrewtaylor4558]

So true! 🤗

[@Imwon200]

Oh! I burst into laughter when you had to know the license plate number of the delivery truck. I plan to live KL in 2 or 3 yerars for my retirement life. so I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for letting me know.

[@peace5655]

In roman do what the romans do! you need to adjust and assimulate. In US the crime rate is higher which you never complaint. You enjoy savings too, not found in your homeland too.

[@kevinyeoh7612]

Hi Andrew...pedestrian crossing, here's a tip for you...use the power of the hand! haha.... :) anyway, enjoyed your videos occasionally...thanks and keep it up!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mohdfauzigsan5511]

I'm a Malaysian and I agreed with you💯👍

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Use your palm while crossing the road. The power of hands

[@pearlabcd]

😂 well said.. truly Malaysian 😅

[@alimatin6977]

💯 spot-on points!

[@jaws7794]

I can't wait for the renewal process video. I am getting ready to relocate in late 2024 or early 2025.

[@jaws7794]

I can only hope that the MM2H will go back to the original before all the changes!👍

[@sarabeth8050]

Lived in Singapore for years. Outside the immigration lines, everything you mentioned also apply to Singapore. It's just cultural differences. No doubt there are many, many things westerners do that annoy Asians to no end (e.g., wearing outside shoes into their homes).

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I’m sure! 😂

[@MeandMyself-r3i]

6:02 in my condo association ( USA) we have to pay either cash or money order deposit of $500 per delivery/per vendor!!!!🤦🏽‍♀️

[@andrewtaylor4558]

So irritating! 😂

[@jimw2566]

I don't know how I missed this episode when it was released! At least one of your peeves is being taken care of. They were listening to Taylor and came up with the newly released Digital Arrival Card requirement. Theoretically this will speed things up greatly, emulating Singapore. Also shame on you for missing the east coast all these years. I have been there a number of times now (And I live in the USA!). The SCUBA diving is amazing at Tioman. Finally, my Malaysian friends are so proud that I've mastered the use of the spoon, both as a knife but also as the rice-eating utensil. They get so irritated when they see westerners trying to eat rice with forks. hahaha I love Malaysia and can't wait for the new MM2H regulations to be released. I've already picked out where I want to live.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for sharing!

[@syi9306]

Going to Penang on weekend it's totally disaster... The traffic 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yep 😂

[@fatimahferdaus6199]

😂😂😂 fun content here!

[@pacitaallen722]

You are not alone same in the Philippines.

[@syi9306]

😅😅😅😅 I can relate. We say... "Karenah birokrasi" everywhere .. even in the food restaurant 😂

[@wannasir5167]

I am Malaysian and happy and enjoy to stay at home then travelling that make me feel uncomfortable in the vehicles on that situations.

[@ksy1862]

Thanks for sharing this. I had a similar experience with inflexibility of a food vendor. I had to admit that it was my mistake at first because I cannot understand the language of the labels on few of the nasi lemak and nasi briyani selections, I just pointed at one of the choices casually and later I found that it didn’t come with a piece of chicken thigh or wing after the staff completed the dishing. I asked the staff politely if she’s able to add a piece of chicken onto it but she refused. The reason being the choice that I’d ordered does not come with a piece of chicken. I apologised and requested her to put the chicken in adding that I would pay for that, and she went on to argue over it …OMG 😂

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Hahaha

[@AndersJensenTH]

Love it when 'Taylor is just being Taylor'. With love and kindness from Thailand. 😃

[@juainaar7642]

Glad to know you are renewing yr visa, Taylor!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Me too!!

[@sandokan178]

Our transport minister is talking about cars every time he open his mouth. He forgets that people have legs for walking. The bicycle lane is just to show off that we are a progressive country. The rich do not care because they live in gated communities that could be in Melbourne. Lastly Malaysia need to get rid of trash that is everywhere and improve the hygiene of eating places.

[@edmundchin3286]

Absolutely right.... But different state has it different driving behaviours.

[@Evanthebat15]

Hello Taylor, this one had me chuckling, thank you for trusting us enough to air some of your grievance it felt rather lighthearted but sincere! Def wanna go live there now!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@MadeNCda]

Taylor, you had me giggling a few times 😅 I can understand your frustrations.

[@zephyrcarlos4481]

Man I agree hundred percent about the trafic!! I wouldnt go out 5-8pm or 6:30-9:30 am if possible.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

😂

[@borninsoho9710]

Hi Taylor, you looking more handsome than ever. Malaysia is having a postive effect on you👍

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Awww, thanks ☺️

[@lisas44]

You're such a sweetie. I can't imagine anything driving you crazy

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Awwww, so sweet. 🤗

[@russellfranzi1023]

The no AC in the elevators in Asia gets me. But they will have the ACs in shopping malls and movie theatres at 15 degrees C.

[@lancelord888sir3]

Hi Taylor, u will love kuantan

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I’m here now and I do!

[@limpek001]

I saw you at the lake making this video and I appeared in the background for a split second lol

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Next time say hi! Small world! 🤗

[@louis20122]

Does a condo have a dryer besides a washer? Can I flush toilet paper or have to use a bum gun? I hate both bidet and bum gun. All the things you mentioned in the vlogs are okay with me.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Some condo have dryers. Yes can flush paper. 😊

[@louis20122]

@@andrewtaylor4558 Excellent. I think no toilet paper flushing in Thailand.

[@lkh-xj1ck]

@@louis20122 Additional info on toilet paper in Malaysia, toilet papers in Malaysia can be easily torn apart after it absorbed water, so it will break into many pieces when flushed down the toilet and they won't block the pipes. And I think the standard diameter for toilet's pipe in Malaysia is larger than Thailand, so it won't be easily clogged up by the toilet paper or other foreign objects.

[@Feliyam]

One thing that worries me is the reliance on cars. Is there any place within KL or Penang (at all?) that can simulate the walkability of some urban cosmopolitan city like NYC, HK, Shanghai? (Haven't moved to MY but looking into it)

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Nothing like us urban areas.

[@arulraj3076]

I give you a thumbs up for this presentation !😂

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you kindly

[@kasminunos6167]

I'm Malaysian living in Sabah. I felt like a foreigner when in KL because I sometime lost my way around but I was alright for 14 years around Birmingham and London England. 😅😅

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes! 😊

[@joanwee2641]

Born and Bred in Malaysia, Totally, absolutely, agreed with you. . Only the city centre you, have good transportation . Not everybody can lived in the city center because the properties there are to expensive for the average income earners in Malaysia.. The salary we get here are peanuts and you have to scrimp and saved if you want to buy an apartment or condo in kuala Lumpur. Even if we scrimped and saved we still couldn't afford to buy in city center. Accommodations are cheaper further away from Kuala Lumpur. The further you are, the transportation is absolutely like living *hell* like it takes forever for the normal bus to arrive to your area in 1 or 2 hours and they are always not on time. If you missed it, it will take another 1 or 2 hours waiting. How to go to work??? So, everybody buys a car as It is cheaper than buying a property. Actually, I didn't want to buy a car initially as it would contribute to the jam and pollution but the Grab service here are difficult as they would cancel at the very last minute because they would not earn much if you are going to nearby places and if you have an emergency and need to go to hospital, you could die while waiting for them. That's why a car here is important. Another thing, I absolutely agreed that Malaysian's are nice when you meet and talk to them but when they are behind a car, they drive like "road rage" people" and seem to vent out their frustrations behind the wheel like "mad people" on pedestrians and don't seem to care about other's people lives or their own. My friend was killed by a hit and run. And I saw how much she suffered when she was in the hospital. When living in Malaysia, we have to learn to live by the stoic philosophy. If not, you get frustrated at everything and eventually die from a heart attack. Keep safe and be patience the stoic way.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SaadonAksah]

Feather on their head! Wow that's posh! 😂

[@andrewtaylor4558]

😂