Ukrainian finds home in Singapore with Malaysian husband

[@MaxChernov]

What’s the best country in the world?

[@Qiyunwu]

SG SG SG

[@opoeto88]

the best country in the world is the one that fits you the best :)

[@weshz2429]

新加坡🇸🇬

[@janicetan4626]

it depends on what we are looking for

[@nusabudiman]

The best country is the country where your heart belongs.

[@pheunthai]

I’m Singaporean. She is very kind to say that in Singapore, there is competition among people working in the same team. I would elaborate that there’s not just competition, there’s often backstabbing.

[@sunnyuutinn]

WHY MORE & MORE jews and part jew mix TARGET far east and singapore AFTER THEY HAVE MESSED up europe ????????????????????

[@Averagebum21]

Indeed!

[@hohohihi5035]

True

[@peanut0brain]

"backstabbing" same in USA office politics.

[@rc....]

It's her opinion. What you were describing happens anywhere. There are plenty of reasons besides that but she was being subjective.

[@tedlai6624]

This lady is very diplomatic, kind in her words... competition among peers... actually what she meant was backstabbing each other 😅

[@pheunthai]

Hahaha I have exactly the same view and just posted a similar comment before I read yours 😂

[@roslanbinahmadahmad8294]

most backstabbers i came across are msian chn pr..they will do anyting to go to the top,even having affairs with bosses.

[@dont_listen_to_Albo]

Malaysians used to be able to obtain Singapore PR easily, they were euphemistically termed “traditional sources” of migrants. The first generation of Singaporean leaders were mainly from Malaysia. Many Singaporeans still have family ties to Malaysia.

[@riptyurass302]

They used to be the same country, so of course historically they share a similar history. However, in recent years with the difference in wages and Malaysians coming to take advantage of the stronger SGD, along with territorial disputes between both militaries, the Singapore government would rather take PR's from people wanting to leave from a wealthier background from China, India or Europe. The reason why is because the similarities in culture and being so close geographically, Malaysians that migrate are less likely to feel loyalty towards the country than a wealthy Chinese or Indian family that would easily trade their nationalities for Singapore citizenship.

[@rayees.ahamed]

Best interview from you Max.❤ She is elegant in answering all your questions, gave a strong motivation to all foreigners here.

[@user-fb7rf4kr5k]

Singapore is a normal country. It is great because it is normal. Normal people want safety, convenience, stability, good governance. Singapore does not need to be special like the US, Russia, or China. I prefer that it remains humble in its aspirations and great in helping others in need regardless of their social status. This to me is the Singapore I know and love.

[@potatoeskimos]

It's anything but normal, it's authoritarian.

[@user-fb7rf4kr5k]

@@iloveevil86It has failed in some areas like housing and some cost of living issues, but I think the government is trying to improve the situation.

[@mrconfusion87]

​@@user-fb7rf4kr5kEvery country has its failures, but as long as they strive to work on them that is all right!

[@keepgoing335]

the one time i went to work with chinese colleagues for a few months, i totally enjoyed it. the atmosphere was friendly and supportive, even though we worked pretty damn hard and pushed each other hard too, but it was a supportive atmosphere. here in Singapore, i can almost sense the glee in my colleagues when i am criticised and also their jealousy when i get praised. lunch conversations with my chinese colleagues we talk about our families, what we did on the weekend, interesting places to go. you know what my singapore colleauges often talk about? what car they bought, new watch, what condo they are eyeing to buy, the salaries that competitor companies are paying.

[@ronyeap88]

KIASU..... and KIASI...... if you know what I mean!

[@nutayahoo5000]

The irony of a Ukrainian having a civil conversation on daily life with a Russian at this time.

[@fba90130]

Both Ukranians and Russians are victims of Putin.

[@RonLarhz]

I still dont like russians even b4 the war. They kidnap n torture lgbt. Sometimes even kill. And the people support it or turn a blind eye.

[@alexandertan8592]

russian and ukrainian people are buddies, unlike their respectives government and politics

[@DanielFoo]

It's amazing to see of course.but then, the people of both countries are very much welcome here. 🫰

[@peanut0brain]

It's got nothing to do with the people. It's the Yankee military industrial complex that is influencing all western politicians puppets for wars

[@Nathan-rp8cg]

For Malaysians..... it's very -very easy to get PR because of our similarities, i worked in SG for few years, in my first year was granted PR but decided to move back to Penang Malaysia, since my family was there. Yes 100% true Singapore is the safest country" no doubt".

[@RachelSmets]

Hey Max, I found you through Elena as I know her and her story. Moreover, I'm a KZbinr and digital nomad but not in Singapore, because I love doing interviews and I have landed in Singapore during my travels, but currenly, I'm loving the Algarves in Portugal. Great editing Max, really enjoyed it and if you travel to Europe, happy to record together!

[@MaxChernov]

🙏

[@vmemory2918]

I like this foreigner in my country, "Who Dares Win" is also my motto.

[@popinjay3000]

if you were in hers the slavs would take you to a forest, torture you then bury you alive, she knows it!

[@rogerchin7278]

She is a smart lady , she married a Malaysian chinese husband and live in Singapore , so her husband could rent out his house in Malaysia and collect rental every months , and stay in Singapore a safe city.😇😇😇😇😇

[@victorvaldez760]

She married an oofy doofy cuck and used him for visa.. 90 days fiancé 🤣

[@Shanghai_Knife_Dude]

Shouldn't marry a local Singaporean making it easier for her? If she managed to.

[@yhchan9410]

Speaks fluent English for a person from Ukraine and very sensible in what she says

[@ChrisJess-z9p]

That’s an inappropriate comment. It’s not okay to judge abilities based on nationality.

[@Well_Earned_Siesta]

Great episode! I really liked the life motto part at the end, "who dares wins". It would be great to have a part 2 on that.

[@kwanchan8709]

The “Who Dares Wins” motto originated from the British Special Air Service during WW2 and not the Israeli Unit Sayeket 13.

[@scottjg7]

Correct, SAS motto

[@peterquach85]

Well said Ukrainian and you will succeed even more with your motto. Wish you and your family the best.

[@impopquiz]

Her comment on SG work culture vs China’s is rather spot on in many cases. Team work should be team work without having internal team “competition” as well. Eg. is having many “Indian chiefs” within a team.

[@jiti5034]

A request max , Please interview professionals who have got PR with skilled jobs and not via marriage ( perfectly legitimate but not everybody is in that situation) and that too with recent history and middle level professionals not the top 1% or not the wealthy Ex pats

[@michaellee3314]

She is one damn lucky Ukrainians. She is at the right place at the right time.

[@impopquiz]

Silly comment. She’s been working and living overseas for more than 10 years. 😅

[@DonDon45-i5h]

@@impopquiz still lucky tho

[@Bullitc]

So easy on the eyes. Well done!

[@sleepy_dobe]

15K!!?? That's definitely a very different level of living compared to a typical local. If you don't rent private housing, take public transport, eat local hawker food for most meals, go to local schools, a family of three definitely don't need 15K to live comfortably in Singapore. It's not about being economical, but rather knowing where and what gives you better value for your money.

[@anakitiktokwi2939]

😂😂😂They have to lived up to the expectations of expat lifestyle 😂😂😂

[@vennsim71]

They probably start their own business here..

[@anakitiktokwi2939]

@@vennsim71 she didn't talk about any business or whatsoever

[@Ccb88888]

If you are a foreigner in Singapore- life is very, very expensive (housing, schooling, health insurance)

[@tkhaw]

$15k? That’s not too bad.

[@weshz2429]

我很幸运，我九六年申请新加坡绿卡，六个月拿到，现在真的很难😂，希望每个人都幸运，心想事成❤

[@kimkitlim7626]

不错, 所以马来亚华/唐人时常被标签为不爱国😐😑

[@spadypoonpeepee7982]

你是马来西亚华人会很容易申请到。

[@rebeccalau8930]

​@@spadypoonpeepee7982may not be. Depends also on your profession n income level.

[@jackt1400]

我在新加坡土生土长30多年，如今恨不得赶紧移民

[@wjj7488]

@@spadypoonpeepee7982 There are about 1 million Malaysians ( many 🇲🇾 Chinese ) working here and more if their families ( long term pass ) are included. Most do not qualify and would not get one even if apply relentlessly. Certain professions ( like nurses / IT ) would be much easier.

[@balisaani]

Very informative interview, with a very smart and cool lady - thanks to you both.

[@BTY11]

Great guest. Love her views on life.

[@KhoosengKuang-bb3yz]

I think you should interview people with work permit, pr , citizen sg how their culture, food can blend with sg

[@CrossbredmiMiyang]

What she said about the code and ethics of many real estate agents are true . Maybe because it’s low entry requirements mades it’s very easy for “all walks of life” to get into this industry and it’s not helping and worst as some foreigners turned PR or citizens bring their bad faith and practices into this new country . I encountered this very bad experience lately and decided not only filing an complaint to CEA but to sue her in court for negligence of her duty as an real estate agent … my massage; this is Singapore NOT your usual Asia very big population and self proclaimed super power respect our way of life and our law and order otherwise you should renounce your citizenship and return to your motherland !

[@Udisared]

Stop blaming others. That's how your own country's culture is, the local Chinese agents are the absolute worst. And the local landlords are the most shameless of them all SG the first world country with third world people

[@jamestay2783]

Dear Elena! A born local Chinese, welcome to Singapore. U done it & Singaporean thank u for contribution in total defence. 20 yrs later your son will serve national service. We shared a common bond, born local men & nothing else. By the way so was my cousin wife. She came from Taiwan & her son finished his NS 4 yrs ago. In the middle of world lock down.

[@dawnho7744]

Max, I appreciate you being neutral to everyone that you've interviewed. This is one of your many videos that I enjoyed watching. Keep it up!

[@MaxChernov]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcusong9321]

I kinda agreed on the part that she mentioned about teamwork and competition between Shanghai vs Singapore. And definitely on the portion about renting.

[@clodiamk9873]

Very interesting. This lady has travelled a lot and lived in different countries so she knows what she's talking about. I tend to agree with her .

[@ronyeap88]

The motto "Who Dares Wins" is actually from the BRITISH Special Forces 'Special Air Services [SAS]' team and not from the Israeli Special Forces!

[@rtjahyadi7868]

I lived in spore for 3 years and i gave up my PR since i decided to move to New Zealand 🇳🇿, i’m not a city person, if i was, i would definitely choose to live in Singapore, the best city state in the world, safe, strategic location with direct flights to every continent in the world, tons of events throughout the year, well designed public transport

[@laufamilytwoo1840]

🇸🇬🇲🇨🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬Happy birthday Singaporean 10year Singapore not easy but we keep it up .🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🙄💪💪💪

[@morrisonmeister]

at 10:52 that's actually a motto from British Special Air Service...my family & friends have served in it. The Israeli motto is something about Bats in the night.

[@meaty7512]

She’s spot on about the competitiveness amongst the peers in Singapore. I think it’s partly to do with the environment and system Singaporeans grow up in. For example, only a very small number of Singaporean students get to go into the top local universities and they’re all graded on a bell curve - which means, the young were forced to outdo each other. It’s sad.

[@urmomisnice2276]

If you think Singapore is the best country in the world. You have to travel more...

[@yangtzeling7468]

Curious. So which countries do you think are better to bring up a family and why ?

[@thegamer9575]

To me, I don't think Singaporean are all law abiding citizens because the moment they cross over to Malaysia, they start to flout all the rules and regulations because they have these mindset of being wealthy and superoir.

[@ffff6700]

"Who Dares Win" is the British Special Forces SAS's motto too.

[@ianstreet5724]

It isn't even the motto of the Israeli naval special forces, but the nice interviewee lady is in sales so I'm sure she's not very interested in that kind of thing.

[@oneroadgoodwalk]

she's a badass! great interview

[@wjj7488]

🇸🇬 used to offer PR easily to Filipino/ Indians /China people / others . But many these earlier batches betrayed 🇸🇬 by sending their children off overseas to escape national service / used 🇸🇬 passport as a jumping board / PR sold off their very profitable flats (a privilege) and packed home .

[@panda63725]

Such info, true or false is not released to Public., From what you said you are leaking top secrets of Singapore 😂😂

[@LakshmananLM]

How times have changed. Once upon a time, it was easy to get PR. Apply, wait a few weeks, approval. Now, it's a stressful affair. As a former PR, I do not miss this at all. More power to you.

[@sarahtan826]

Singapore is super expensive when expats and foreigners are staying in high end condo rentals in city and city-fringe locations, kids go to international schools and eat out in restaurants. It's a choice.

[@sickdead]

Foreigners have to fit into rental quotas on hdb, limited. Hence the private condo. Their kids are not allowed into public schools. Hence the private school.

[@kitsura]

Wow, 15K! I don't even have 5K revenue for myself. But then again I don't need to pay rental only cover my own operating expenses (food, power, telco, transport, travel, small luxuries).

[@ratedchamp1]

Can you do an interview with pr’s who after getting their permanent resident status , quit their jobs and become a grab or foodpanda rider because they wanna be self employed

[@tekpic04]

As a British national on Elena's comment on her motto, " Who Dares Wins", it is not Israeli but from the UK. It belongs to the British special forces, SAS ( Special Air Service).

[@hanzhongguo2497]

a Russian interviewing a Ukrainian in SG , how ironic, did u guys shake each other hands ?

[@Qiyunwu]

Wah wah wah stir shit only this guy

[@snifey7694]

Is government different than Individual

[@shadowj3311]

Don’t have to put everything in the points of view link with political.

[@uwet.8826]

Do you go to Malaysia?

[@hazmanriess8949]

Ukrianian and Russian language almost same each other in 80% . Just like Bahasa Melayu Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesian.

[@steventay5834]

My only complain about Singapore is the high costs of car and stressful life.

[@gene-wh9oq]

No mention of the war in Ukraine?

[@РоБ-с8л]

Ukranains no matter where the go, they always say it is the best country in THE WORLD, poor them having such a low standard of homeland to compare their experince to.

[@justingomez3199]

One's Loyalty One's sincerity One's actions & proof yourself. "Character & Righteousness " That's the criteria, darlin Welcome to Singapore- Dear.

[@jwgoon]

Welcome to Singapore Elena. We gladly welcome you with open arms. Singapore is one of the few places that Ukrainians and Russians can live in peace beside each other.

[@KxKxA-d6z]

“Who Dares Wins” is motto of the British SAS including that insignia not Israeli!

[@i_ARMA]

Finally she also like Malaysia....many island there..but singapore is an island too

[@NadiAYM]

Max I think u need to make one separate video explaining about every rule expat and PR have to follow in Singapore. Like PR can buy resell- HDB ( and never BTO) only in 5 years after obtaining the status or that expats can’t go to local school ( unless they got a lucky draw and yet how much it costs for them in comparison with locals ) , conditions of being able to work in SG if you come with the spouse etc etc etc . I think it will help to reduce a big number of poisonous comments which show that lots of local do not know much about what true life of expats is , government makes it challenging enough for expats here, and it’s ok . I just want people know and you can make them know)

[@NadiAYM]

@@iloveevil86 all foreigners are not here , you can be sure about it . Government sets quite a hight benchmark for foreigners to be able to obtain work visa here. In other words government did selection of those who deserve to be here and who will benefit SG economy. By the way , what did expats do to your life so that you are so much full of hatred ? And how will your life change to better if they all leave ?

[@lovefreedom2520]

The smartest pr will buy a house in Singapore instead of renting.if you are earning 15k dual income why you want to rent? Easiest way to get pr in Singapore is to be someone who is a health care worker like staff nurse, doctor, pharmacist.your type of jobs or things you do will increase your chances to get pr in Singapore. It's more like is your occupation in demand anot for Singapore or how rich you are .

[@uwet.8826]

Think I saw on ST that a construction worker who came to Singapore and work and volunteered himself to a boss and citizen. Perhaps Max can interview him.

[@hedonistpuncture4362]

SAS - Special Air Service. Originally British. Adopted by other military units around the world, including in Israel

[@saizan3193]

her: singapore best country in the world her: go holiday in other country

[@kaiserlow652]

there is no best country in this world.

[@sickdead]

Yup, people who loves Singapore shouldnt go holiday anywhere else.

[@NadiAYM]

That is called exposure

[@rimoto2645]

Singapore is great. In any country you will run out of things to do. The world is a big place.

[@ShuYenKor]

I enjoy your interviews with people living in Singapore, it is a good reminder of how good we have it here. But it is suspicious when details don't line up. "Who Dare Wins" with correct visual reference to the British SAS insignia, but Elena says Israeli Navy Seals. They are called Shayetet 13 and they don't even have a remotely similar motto.

[@idoit5005]

There is a unit called Sayeret Matkal and that’s their motto

[@vieworama8188]

Oh if you don't already know, if you put "singapore" and "malaysia" in one sentence, especially if the video leans towards singapore, even if it is objective, you will get alot of malaysian commentors.

[@conned]

Who Dares Wins is SAS ,no,? Anyway , sorry the estate agents are playing punk n not transparent, most Singapore real estate agents don't do this, ..we do have other properties agents from non Singapore Nationallity

[@118stevenng]

I'm a Singaporean. I think her greatest mistake to marry a Malaysian hoping to get her PR fast. She must understand that Malaysia & Singapore is a difference country. If she had married a Singaporean the result will be difference. She may be offered a citizenship.

[@balisaani]

Kindly note that you missed the part where she said SHE sponsored him.

[@humanshieldz]

I hate the part where she said about her renting situation. People should honour their word and not take advantage of others. Still long way before Singapore become a truly first world country. As a PR, is she able to buy a house or even HDB?

[@eatdriveplay]

Obviously this is about her own experience… but some correction about PR requirements - lots of people with various education and income levels get PR and citizenship, including people with barely high school certificates, cooks at hawker centers etc. They are looking at commitment and if u’re here to stay or gonna hop away. No such thing as a masters’ degree being a requirement, or super high salaries. There are even Bangladeshi and Indian workers who worked hard, pick up courses and upgrade themselves to a supervisor at construction and eventually get citizenship.

[@idoit5005]

Very insightful

[@wjj7488]

Many 🇲🇾 PRs I deal with are just work permit holders ( some all SP ) only .

[@harisadu8998]

The government in Singapore makes you do performative things like volunteering to get PR. It's all a show and people do it just for the PR and then they stop.

[@wjj7488]

😂 🇸🇬 ICA is smarter than that .

[@orinnoco2919]

It's expensive everywhere now! Not just in Singapore.

[@siuman1124]

Okay. She's a smart person. Not gonna lie.

[@rahimresad7045]

Who Dares Win is Special Air Service or S.A.S (UK Special Force) motto.

[@kwpf]

Agree. It belongs to the SAS.

[@WTiDeadlyfury]

pretty cringe motto for someone who don't have to serve

[@padorupadoru4477]

SLAVA UKRAINI

[@rozyue1177]

Why are foreigners/PR so keen to be PR ? Aren’t they here only for the jobs , Do they truly love Singapore ? Do they mind their sons doing National Service ? Or that the lifestyle in Singapore is more comfortable than back home ? Really good to know the real reason

[@P53eud0nym05]

Become PR then get citizenship then migrate to a “better” country 🙄 Plus as PR a lot of things are cheaper

[@danielc2701]

Singapore does not allow dual citizenship so if you did become a citizen, you'll have to dump your old passport and sometimes that can be a problem in the originating country since they don't have IC, a passport or driver's licence is their ID and you end up being unable to do a lot of things. It's not obvious to Singaporeans but the IC is a very unique item for Singapore, not many other countries have something similar.

[@leongyet9896]

I know of a Japanese family whose 3 boys serve NS. They been here more than 20 years.

[@wjj7488]

That’s why nowadays very few successful 🇸🇬 PR / new citizen applications are from certain Asian countries.

[@rozyue1177]

If they are prepared to do NS , they are truly committed to living here and serving the country and not just passing through….

[@SK-2175]

I do not believe that you need to spend S$ 15K per month, even if you are a PR , needing to rent an apartment, and to pay for the children education. I had neighbours in my condo and they are PR too probaby earning around S$ 10 to 12 K per month. They rent the apartment and they send their daughter to International school too ????

[@El-Ge]

What’s the best country in the world? Where my family and love is.

[@Jamie-l6e]

I heard people leaving Canada for high cost of living but 15000 C$ rent per month is crazy.

[@biibikiki1304]

$15k is an overkill and misrepresentation of the standard of living here .. i am a Singaporean so I know.

[@SW-fy8pq]

maybe she should also go to India. it would definitely be an amazing experience for her. :D

[@林柏辰-m7i]

The safety The high quality of the government The good judicial system Singapore maybe the best in Asia

[@chanmk28]

helloooo, she married a malaysian! not singaporean! also $15k per mth! siao ah. we local only earn $3k

[@hawkhea7527]

U got baby boy! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@faryalalam7730]

Wow, she's one brave woman 👩.

[@compounding999]

Who Dares Wins is from British SAS, the Israelis may have copied it

[@jackt1400]

USD100k for a bread and butter car. USD10K for a 125cc scooter. USD300k for a 3 bed room govenment housing with 99year lease. Yea it is the best if you're one of the wealthy ones around. Sg is a great playground if you're wealthy enough.

[@dinoteng8882]

Russian Guy VS Ukraine Lady.

[@MaxChernov]

Not VS With

[@robocop581]

So long as he remains healthy

[@mobile8873]

It's interesting videos that u do in your channel, but u have a strange way of ending the video.

[@d3badge]

"Who Dares Win" is a motto by the British SAS 🤣🤣🤣

[@yannaingsoemyint1121]

Who dares win !

[@Kiki-lp6sr]

Family of 3 budget for a month is 15k wtf is she getting paid seriously?

[@fba90130]

You're assuming the family isn't rich by other means. Either husband or wife or both could have come from a rich family. There are Ukranian oligarchs. And there are Crazy Rich Asians in Malaysia too.

[@luhuang5405]

A family of 3 can live on 4-5k a month.

[@envitech02]

She speaks English like a true Brit, but with just a slight tinge of EE accent.

[@rommeltan5150]

Who dares win is the motto of the British SAS not Israeli 😂

[@danielc2701]

It's also the motto of the Israeli Sayaret unit which was a copy of the SAS. It's an oddity for sure because most SF don't like to be seen as a copy of another unit.

[@vboasis7956]

daniel is right. it's both. Motto(s) המעז מנצח = Who Dares Wins Max used the UK logo in his vid by mistake.

[@haodeng9639]

she's highly educated.

[@tintintin534]

I like diversity but Hope further restrictions on PR and citizenship. this is still Singapore for our people, however foreigners are always welcome to live and work here. we cannot survive just learning from our own system. we need to learn out of our system.

[@panda63725]

If she can contribute, and she does and have 3 children here, it shows her and family commitment. This is exactly a good young family that Singapore should give priority to.

[@osirusj275]

She dint say what she was doing when she meet her husband and15k per month is what she is paying for family of 3? like basically she dint explain much...this entire vid is she praising the country she currently living in...

[@sofyamix4982]

Queen ❤

[@rc....]

Absolutely not, best for you perhaps...if you had added "for me", no argument there

[@Slla-th5vt]

1:08 if you are making $15000 a month. Sure, Singapore is the best country in the world.

[@oskar6607]

I hope Max took the opportunity to apologize for what his country is doing to her country. Even if Max isn’t responsible it would be the honorable thing to do. I realize Ukraine may be far away if you’re living in Singapore (well, it is). However, let me tell you, that here in Europe (I’m in 🇸🇪) this war has very much changed peoples attitude towards Russia and, unfortunately, towards Russians too. For the worse.

[@OliveDreams]

I think the fact that she quoted IsrahellIi occupation forces motto, in the midst of the ongoing genocide in Palestine really threw me off this video. Such a lack of awareness... and the sense of entitlement can be felt.

[@MaxChernov]

The video is published way before the war

[@OliveDreams]

The occupation and ethnic cleansing has been going on for 75 years. It didn't start on October 7th. It's also not a war, the other side does not have a military. The majority of international human rights organizations have labeled what the occupation is doing as apartheid and settler colonialism. (Even Israeli organizations themselves). To quote their forces motto, irregardless of when this was published, is still not pardonable.@@MaxChernov

[@tedlai6624]

There are a lot neutralized citizens who dont know english...so having a degree is not impt. Just volunteer with your RC couple of years, then ask your mp write a commendation letter ...this carry a lot weight

[@user-fb7rf4kr5k]

PR just makes everything cheaper.

[@jannahjohnymuhammad9172]

WHY NOT SETTLED IN MALAYSIA? BECAUSE MALAYSIAN GENERALLY PRO RUSSIAN