What it's like to become Singapore citizen for foreigners

Meet Jit, a Malaysian who has been living in Singapore for 23 years. We spoke about his bittersweet path to Singapore citizenship, why people get angry when comparing Malaysia and Singapore, and the most common challenges in the lives of Singaporeans. Enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:30 PR in Singapore
01:48 How PR status saved Jit's job
03:06 Why Jit moved to Singapore
04:07 Why is it so hard to change citizenship
08:32 A tension between Malaysia and Singapore
10:46 What Jit is missing from Malaysia
11:40 Favourite food in Singapore
12:20 The most common problem for Singaporeans
13:47 Steps to improve your life
16:31 Blitz poll
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[@avensCL]

The best reason to subscribe to this channel really is that it makes you smarter. The interviewees are all incredibly wise people, who are asked incredibly insightful questions by Max.

[@MaxChernov]

thanks so much! I hope these interviews make people think and see different perspectives on life!

[@shawnng892]

@@MaxChernov thank you it has been a humbling experience, and just for you I have subscribed.

[@reginangsiewlan5394]

Good intentions

[@nusabudiman]

Jit.. you are never a traitor or betrayer. Changing citizenship is a personal right. It's an individual choice that should be respected. But listening to you I can feel in your heart, in your mind, in your attitude towards life and in your chill and relax way of experiencing life, you imbued Malaysianness rather than Singaporeanness. Even you are now a Singapore citizen but we Malaysian still welcome you with an open heart. Di mana bumi dipijak di situ langit dijunjung. Di mana hati bertapak di situlah cinta berlangsung!

[@williamb.francis3268]

I don’t think when one give up his citizenship he is a traitor, I do think he still have love and connection with his past and native land. People must be like animals to move to better pasture for food, for security and whatever it takes for a better life

[@JitPuru]

Thank you :)

[@2cjappy]

Sorry made a mistake of referring you as Malay. But you don't have to feel guilty. Malays also migrate.

[@apa2_jela]

For me personally u still our brother fact that u were born in Malaysia.. so we will always welcome u brother and please don't make yourself stranger's when u are at your homeland.. 🥰🇲🇾 once Malaysia, always a Malaysian in our heart.. i hope u read this.. no such thing like traitors or anything like that

[@JitPuru]

Thank you thank you. Malaysia will always have a special place in my heart.

[@apa2_jela]

@@JitPuru Good for u brother.. wish u well to be there.. even we are different races, culture and religion but we still one big family.. 😁

[@smssino7910]

Traitor is a harsh word for them. Malaysians have migrated to all over the world, especially Singapore and I am yet to hear anyone calls them traitors,they decide which countries are best for them and that should be respected

[@taeru]

Yeah.. not like we are at war and this fella, sold out Malaysia and came to Singapore to give information about Malaysia... Too strong. Traitor.. no... Cerdik is better. Smart fella..

[@cant461]

we tell them this ,traitor is better because patriotic wont feed our stomach and place food on table .Someone out there is trying ot make life better for themselves ,thus we cant be selfish !

[@fahmyjantan7032]

You're not a traitor . You're just putting your needs first which is the absolutely right thing to do. I see Malaysians complaining about every single damn thing. If you're that unhappy ,leave. Go to wherever you think will make you happier. You're not a tree.

[@pakngah3715]

Yeah, and be like Raja Petra 😂😂😂

[@thomasisking]

Very true, Fahmy. If we were trees, we would have roots instead of feet.

[@lamkw6329]

" you are not a tree " 🤣🤣🤣 quote of the dayyyyy

[@JitPuru]

For sure. It was just one of the thoughts that popped up when I was making the decision to convert my citizenship. Definitely not feeling like a traitor now. :)

[@lamkw6329]

@@JitPuru there was a comment by your senior back in the school in Kedah, hope you saw his comment and reconnect back :D

[@TheWinstonHan]

The fact that happened between Malaysia and Singapore is like having parents who divorced and some children stay with mom and others stay with dad. But deep down we're always related and we're one big family...

[@bmno.4565]

Nah, that''s an offense to all the work Singapore has done. Singaporeans regardless of race, language, and religion are one family. Malaysians are Malaysians.

[@ylein6508]

Some malaysian food can be nicer but way saltier. I lived in KL, came back to sg and found sg food a lot less tasty. However after living in sg for a while, going back to Malaysia food, my tastebud couldn't take how salty and oily malaysian food is. I think sg government did a good job though by encouraging sg hawkers to have healthier and less salty food. Food is important but health is also important.

[@gohsoonheng9598]

Msg

[@ylein6508]

Don’t think it’s msg, usually just a lot salt or more soy sauce or whatever dark sauce they use

[@pussymussy6765]

Malaysian everyfood add sugar and msg.

[@pickmeup2323]

omg this is exactly me. i'm msian but i find msian food too salty and oily . and i feel very bloated . ppl get very offended when i say i prefer sporean food

[@samchan3240]

Malaysia food are very bad taste

[@daletan6177]

That's awesome Jit, glad to have you in Singapore!

[@JitPuru]

Glad to be here. :)

[@katetang1372]

Thanks for scouting great people for your interviews. Such a smooth talker❤

[@gayaclav1973]

one of the best interviews I've ever seen! Thank you Max and Jit!

[@judytwk]

What Jit said was so true. I had to take a break every 6 months when I was working in Singapore. I could feel my batteries draining. It's time to go back to Malaysia. When I came back, I felt recharged.

[@yeseniah7373]

Nice guy, nice interview!

[@matthewchiayongxuan2251]

keep this format up bro, great

[@athenaflc7521]

Thanks max for this interview ! Love the 3 things that he said. On point . ❤

[@cutepuppy9585]

Thank you very much for featuring Jit. His 3 thoughts on life are really resonate with me. Thank you again. I hope to see himn again in future videos.

[@JitPuru]

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@moyyewhon6724]

I got a friend who renounced her msian citizenship, after she lost her job, couldn't find another job and can't go back to live in msia with expenses sky high in sg, Now she has gone to taiwan to work. You won't die if you are jobless in msia.

[@monalisaaltenburg4879]

Anyone who knows sg well will know there are never lack of opportunities in Sg, so long u are willing to work hard in sg u can still make money in sg. U won’t die even if u are jobless in sg too. Unlike in Malaysia, there aren’t much opportunities & u can’t go much further in ur life there, it seems ok if u intend to retire there.😊

[@zaki-pq1ps]

If u are talented and highly sought after then go la renounce malaysian citizenship if u think that is better. If u just biasa2 people only think very carefully before doing so.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Expenses in Malaysia is higher than SG. Get your facts right. Jobless in SG also won't die. Cos sg gov give money to help them and even better is sg gov help to find job for the jobless.

[@zaki-pq1ps]

@@Jack-hy2ki So far i never heard or know anyone die from hunger due to no food both in my and sg.

[@JitPuru]

Cost of living has gone up globally these days. That is why it's important to look into have we can earn passive income for the active work that we do.

[@vincentxiao601]

I can feel your passion and positive emotion getting ur SG citizenship and the bittersweet feeling altogether. Unlike others who convert their PR to citizenship with hidden agendas. I almost forget, u r a public speaker, love the way you put things across articulately and easy on the ears. You project a special vibes and a great personality.

[@JitPuru]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words. :)

[@kris_tan]

Hi Max, great video!

[@MaxChernov]

thanks so much

[@deshwitat_2]

Dont think any people renouncing citizenship is traitor,just the need of that place meets the condition of people experiencing it..

[@louong93]

Yes. If that particular person purposely join another nation and play against his nation that's easily a traitor. I know everyone wants to cari makan because the grass is greener on the other side .

[@deshwitat_2]

@@louong93 cari makan is the 1st prio,then later on as age progress,so does life prio...u can see that in the young-mid-adult mostly the same,for senior age,its mostly bout healthcare,the people,sorrounding area.. alot of expat i seen on senior age retired to SEA due to healthcare here is 1/3@4 of the cost ,as neighbour in sea a bit more caring than western society..still,i woulnt never even said a word traitor if a nation (politician) keep prio themselves over society,then society going to put themselves as prio rather then being a nationalist since nation its selves crushing the working class people..

[@louong93]

@@deshwitat_2 those former Malaysian that represented Singapore is the real traitor . Its as simple as abc. Political crime is not a traitor but a crime. I hope that people understand the frustration of their own people represent another nation against their own nation. Is like David Beckham play for France against England. Think about it.

[@deshwitat_2]

@@louong93 idk how to felt that ,since singapore is like more N more like to american,becoming a country of people rather than single race dominantly..such as the japanese,chinese,thailand..i mean look at youtuber like ichang,japan expat spend adulthood in HK & outside japan,but still have that nationalism toward japan..for jit,maybe he didnt have that feeling as malaysian and more connected to sg since he arrived & assimilated there.. those who renounce their malaysian i seen on youtube later regret in their late 40-50 in the golden age where it hits them hard.. look at the history of sg,used to be malay dominant,later the chinese rulling it,in modern times,it comes to politician/people country where all the care is bout boosting/upping the econ rather than taking care of its original citizen..like becoming the USA..idk how to fit the word traitor in-term of change nationality unless for own benefit then got rejected in some case like in the UK,some malaysian-chinese facing it , www.globaltimes.cn/content/452142.shtml.. so for jit case,he prio himself,i wouldnt blame him since all he know sg>malaysia.. my 2cent..

[@leopoldbourne8444]

I am an Australian who has been retired in Chiang Mai for 15 years. I love Malaysia, but I don't enjoy visiting Singapore. Some of my Singaporean friends get a little upset when I tell them that being in Singapore is not substantially different then being in Sydney. I might have liked today's Singapore when I was a young man (bearing in mind I knew Singapore before it had any highrise buildings). In addition, I enjoyed growing up in Sydney and had some success there. Now I don't care for it whatsoever. I am fond of KL and Chiang Mai. I liked Bangkok as it was 30 years ago, but never wanted to live there, and I still don't.

[@munipuni]

Loving your videos Mr Max!

[@kumarannamalai680]

Jit was my junior in school in Kedah. Its been about 20 years since I last saw him. Glad he is well and doing good . Being chill...its a Malaysian thing . U can take the Malaysian out of Malaysia, but you can't take the Malaysia in us. All the best to this channel and to Jit

[@MaxChernov]

♥️

[@Veron80303]

@En Hui Lim I’ve reported you

[@user-ug4je2zn5f]

​@En Hui Lim KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 1.13 million out of 1.86 million Malaysians who have migrated overseas are residing in Singapore as at 2022, said Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar.7 Mar 2023.

[@user-ug4je2zn5f]

All the same . A true blue Singaporean deep in his/her heart there is a Singapore soul. Whenever I'm back, this is home truly.

[@kumarannamalai680]

@@ogapadoga2 it’s ok.. maybe it’s your mental stress . Take care

[@dstnrunner]

What a great story of survival and the desire to get ahead. All the best to you Jit, you are an inspiration.

[@romaricogalvez1024]

Many Malaysians who have worked in Singapore became PRs then citizens. It’s a common occurrence.

[@hemjoo]

Hey, I really appreciate Jit's thoughtful sharing and sentiments. It resonates with many of my Malaysian friends and relatives who had taken that step to bec Sg citizens. Not lightly taken since Sg doesn't allow for dual citizenship! Yes, I love Malaysian food!

[@JitPuru]

Glad you liked it. :)

[@Boop45]

Really enjoying your vids on Singapore and Malaysia.

[@danasingapore135]

Great interview

[@mohdyazid3810]

Very motivating and usefull point of live... Tq

[@JitPuru]

Glad you liked it. :)

[@junthegreatest]

Jit was my senior in high school. Great to see him doing so well.

[@SambaScramble]

I felt exactly the way he did giving up Malaysian citizenship...aww the bittersweet! The difficult decision to convert, the weirdness of accepting that I'm now using International lane at checkpoint, buying foreigner tickets at entertainment outlets. While waiting for the outcome, I was a little nervous, I asked some Malaysian-turned-Singaporean friends if it was an emotional process for them (they said no). I was born and have lived in Malaysia for half of my life, but educated in Singapore from primary school through JC and eventually work here. I've been in both countries long enough to recognise they have their own strengths and weaknesses, with very few overlaps, but I'm taking a risk here saying this - Malaysian food taste better. No contest. Sorry! 😛

[@hemjoo]

You've said it well!

[@adventure953]

Agree, am a Singaporean here and always love the food there. 😜

[@jennylim1558]

Singaporean here, I agree Malaysian food taste better! 😃

[@mkngpauline]

They taste better because of many added "unhealthy" stuff that taste really good. Yes, Spore food is blander now bec of health consciouness and we have choices to choose from unless you cook at home. Used to like msian food but refrain from eating too much unless is home cooked.

[@PerfectNightHere]

Malaysia food better but singapore money and education are better so which one do u choose.

[@boostbutt]

This is fantastic channel. I’m local and loving it. Good to see perspectives from foreigners expats or not. Would be great if you delve into the local perspective on foreigners as well. Keep doing what you’re doing and thank you.

[@MaxChernov]

Thank you! Will do!

[@bobtan6744]

Such a well-spoken gentleman.

[@maxsoon1097]

He has choose to be a Singaporean. Wish him the Best. Like what he had said, life in Singapore is fast lane. People chasing time and mental stress. If people wants to live this kind of life, by all means go for it. But I also know Singaporean who decided to lives in Penang and like the less stress environment and enjoy the scenery and of course food. It's a matter of choice. For this brother, all younger his days he lives in west Malaysia, he should visit east Malaysia, to see the contrast of life and food. Cheers mate.

[@coucousmellysmelly]

okay Jit, you have motivated me to press the subscribe button

[@ZahinTan]

Same 😂

[@MaxChernov]

Finally 😁

[@JitPuru]

awesome! :)

[@ltcolumbo9708]

No future as a teen in JB. So applied for grown men's job in Singapore's Keppel shipyards or at a rubber hot water bottle factory somewhere. I cried. Physically impossible for me to take the job. Finally ended at fast food joint as a cook at Orchard Rd. Even as far back in 1982 it was unimaginable for Malaysian to acquire PR. I don't know how this dude "just applied" and got it in 2001! Well you're a lucky man. Bless ya. Appreciate and be grateful with it Singapore is where its at. She changed my life. If it wasnt for her, I doubt I had found courage and inspiration to be bold. I wouldn't be a motion picture sound engineer in America today. I watch this channel closely. To see what has happened since. Some interviews are on the money. Great questions. However one in particular was clear spitefulness. As it goes you can't please all the people all the time

[@SuccessforLifester]

On the topic of dual citizenship, china doesnt allow it but they closed one eye and got foreigners to compete in the winter Olympics by giving them China passports. These foreigners returned to their home countries after games. Eileen Gu from US is the most famous person in this shady episode

[@skanthaadsigns]

Bro - Good Choice!! I wish you well

[@JitPuru]

Thank you :)

[@dewifazira3741]

Thank you for sharing 🤍

[@JitPuru]

You're most welcome :)

[@margaretlee3062]

You have made the right decision! U ve a gd life here!

[@lamshirleen2692]

Subscribed!😊

[@MaxChernov]

😍

[@Kowsan824]

Subscribed!

[@tkt3006]

Hey Max, great content with Jit. Would you consider some possible content on 2nd gen PRs who grew up in Singapore, served NS and became Singaporeans?

[@MaxChernov]

definitely!

[@whitewolfstudios4727]

I'm Korean but I would renounce my citizenship in a heartbeat if I could live in SG.

[@RohitBassi]

Jit very well spoken.

[@sarahrnl]

Thanks!

[@MaxChernov]

🙏

[@jjs1168]

This is a better length. Some videos are really short

[@darrenlim5112]

Although both are diff countries, I always see Singapore as Tokyo and KL as Osaka.

[@hemjoo]

Just saying: if it's comparing Sg n KL, I'd prefer Sg anytime. KL is bustling and hectic; I see people traveling longer to get home after work= less time with families. Traffic congestion is really bad; crime rate is quite high; cost of living is high etc

[@dineshthangaveloo1446]

@@hemjoo Fair, but also KL is big. Residential and Office area has its distance, we don't have good track record on traffic but we do have alot of "space" alot of places to visit. We can travel within the country itself with our own cars, cars are afforable, petrol is fairly cheaper, we have mountains, beaches, jungles, islands.. plenty of places to explore... WIll choose KL anytime over SG. For money, hands down, Singapore is winning.

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Congratulations. It's a wonderful country.

[@kokyihong]

I watched a few of your interviews, i have to say they are all very insightful!

[@hagarhagar2695]

For Jit, I subscribe this channel

[@Tom-cf5lk]

I am from Penang and I live in Singapore and Australia for many years when I studied there but I still prefer to go back to live in Penang . The quality of life is much better back home where I can own a big house and few cars as well . Life is wonderful back home with lesser stress and lower cost of living . Medical is also free at home, you just have to pay one ringgit each time you visit the hospital in Malaysia ! People are nicer as well as the food ! Singaporean family retired in Penang Staying in a 2,900sq feet condominium : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJOWm4Gheq-Gi7s

[@ahchoon9067]

then just in malaysia

[@brandonteh9179]

Tom, our background is similar but our opinion is different. I am from Penang and I live in Singapore and USA since I was 20 years old. Penang is good for visiting friends and family and the food but living cost in Malaysia is not cheap if you earn RM being an employee. When your salary is low, bigger house and car also dont come naturally and easy. Safety is an issue, you need to make sure you lock your house and cars properly and don't park at area where it's too dark etc. These are totally not an issue here in SG. Income tax in Malaysia is higher than SG. RM currency becoming weaker and weaker since 1997...Yes medical is cheap in Malaysia but do you fall sick everyday that you need to prioritize that as the decision to stay in Malaysia? Same with Jit, it's bittersweet moment when I become a Singapore citizen. Sweet cus I know Singapore more than Malaysia and finally I can call this my country and have my voting rights. Bitter because it's such a pity Malaysia with natural resources and talents become worse and worse due to corruption and all the bumiputera privileges inequality. Pls tell me which country in the world other than Malaysia where benefits and special care is give to the majority race instead of minority (look at Aus, NZ, USA, Taiwan etc).... Penang will always be my hometown but I call Singapore home 😘

[@brandonteh9179]

there is no need to be so hostile. free to discuss but negativity wont keep u go long.....

[@hemjoo]

​@@brandonteh9179 could I add that I followed a relative for his free medical appt years ago. Was surprised how bare the clinic was. Understood then why most people with serious illness go to private hospitals or clinics...

[@alexis2power281]

@@brandonteh9179 US is safe? In some neighbourhood probably yes. I been to New York, Detroit and those places is far more dangerous than JB or KL. Hence please do not compare as this will bring no end. As for medical, please do not assume, 1 single accident or an unprecedented disease may required us have long term medical treatment. In life there is no such thing as equal, even in family we may not be treated as equal among siblings as well as in working places. We can complaint all day about inequality, meritocracy blah blah where there is no ending...I been in Singapore too for 15 years+ and even have a child here so i know all about Singapore. If what you said is true, then everyone will be doom in Malaysia.

[@allentoh7032]

You are an enlightened one

[@handlemeifyoucan144]

If i ever move to Singapore May everyone know This channel is one of the reason

[@MaxChernov]

😍

[@handlemeifyoucan144]

Wow so much support for fellow Malay

[@bhuvanamani6344]

Too bad already subscribed long back😂

[@ronnie5288]

This guy has substance.. 👍

[@JitPuru]

Thank you :)

[@mcfly6174]

Ok i admit i watch some of your vids but not a subscriber. This is the first video of yours that i watched without fast forwarding.

[@MaxChernov]

good for you! and for me :)

[@athena6123]

No, you are not a traitor, you know well which place feels more suitable for you. Being a PR for 15 years is good enough period to gauge if Singapore suits you. Thanks for not being on the fence but be part of this country and thanks for the sound advice.

[@Frenchieeeee]

man it sure was easy to get a PR back in the early 2000s.

[@krisztinafoo27]

Wow SG got a good guy there 😊

[@Yaphett]

We as Malaysians will still welcome you back anytime brother even if youre a Singaporean now. You do you ❤

[@decTac]

Ha ha..

[@williamb.francis3268]

Never have I ever come across a situation where Malaysians are not welcomed. We are one and the same people. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for other nationals.

[@JitPuru]

Thank you :)

[@mahmoudabdelkhalek7849]

​@@williamb.francis3268what do you mean

[@cfyong1838]

Nonsense. You are not. Don’t even think of it. Foremost, you come first. You look after yourself. No one, I repeat no one going to help you except your wife or your parents. M I right? If you are in Malaysia, I think you will be working in the factory- how much is the salary again? Very happy to see u doing well. Just b a good citizen and have a family. You r doing great. God bless.

[@tinselinkl]

Max, can you make the motivational part "shorts" that would be shared quickly too

[@MaxChernov]

can

[@impopquiz]

Having a SG passport is much easier travelling around the world. A professor once said, it doesn’t matter where u r born, it’s where u can make a living and feel at home is the country u should settle in. If u can get citizenship, all the better. :-)

[@jamilatanbinselamathardajo2626]

The Malaysian passport is not as powerful as Singapore's but we're are okay. Not so bad compare to all the ASEAN countries.

[@mrh0391]

Malaysian passport is trailing closely behind. An illogical reasoning if that is the sole purpose for one to renounce MY citizenship

[@Jeeownful]

Malaysia passport is powerful enough.Its Rank 9 . Singapore Rank 5. Brunei 14, Thailand 49, Indonesia 53.

[@decTac]

Malaysian passport is good too..180 countries plus 15 North African countries, plus Iran, plus Saudi Arabia and plus the North Korea.. total 198 countries..(this based on the you-tuber report..) whereas SG 192 countries, > just check it out..

[@decTac]

@@ogapadoga2 they are free visa entry countries except the US Canada and Australia got to apply for visa

[@izzuddinmnasir4884]

MYR500-600 in year 2001 is about RM2000 today. MY still cant beat SG in terms of cost of living.

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

I'm sure he knows Red fried noodle is Mamak Fried noodle.Indian style fried noodle.They are many types of fried noodles in Singapore.

[@alexis2power281]

He is not a traitor. It really depends which country able to bring the best out of you. For myself I have been living in Singapore for 15 years+ and holding a PR and a condo, however, I refused to be a citizen as I have business back home in Malaysia. Ultimately I still choose Malaysia as my 1st home and Singapore as a 2nd home as I had returned to Malaysia to managed my small business while renting out my condo in SG. Although the business in Malaysia doesn't earn as much as while I working in Singapore but the quality of life is amazing whereas in Singapore everything is too fast, I used to love it when I was younger but ultimately when I grew older I know Singapore life style doesn't suited mean and I can't imagine sardine in the MRT & buses with my family. Now I spend few hours per day supervising my business and frequently thinking where to explore new place to eat. Every weekend traveling with my car or with my car buddy in our group and go for a spin in Sepang circuit or Genting. Yes, I love to drive as I treat my car as my horse and I can't live without it. Ultimately there is no right or wrong. If I do not have a business in Malaysia, probably I may consider taking citizenship in Singapore. Most of my friends who took up citizenship is either for the sake of their children education and also to enjoy medical subsidies or they are super rich.

[@Aloffghae]

Singapore passport is much more powerful. Unless u dont travel much and it doesnt matter.

[@nasigorengtomyam7452]

msian passport isnt too far behind either😂

[@zainizain4687]

​@@nasigorengtomyam7452true

[@user-ug4je2zn5f]

Yes indeed. When in Kenya, surprised me the british need to get visa to enter. Just came back from Australia, my friend told me his cousin from Msia, visa application was rejected. I thought Msian to Australia is visa free.

[@Surreal1640]

@@user-ug4je2zn5f Singaporean to Australia also not visa free

[@user-ug4je2zn5f]

@@Surreal1640 you mean eta. Eta is not exactly visa for Aud $20 = Sgd$17.74 with instant approval. Don't asked me how the Msian girl got rejected cos' the Aus side also never tell my fz's cousin the reason.

[@stlaw08]

Competitiveness is at the root of any complaint about differences. Food differences are cultural. Singapore is more blander Teow Chew influenced compared to Malaysia's Cantonese and Hokkien influences which are more stronger flavours. No right or wrong but preferences.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Not the influence lah. SG food is healthier. Healthy food confirmed won't taste better than unhealthy food.

[@kc2763]

As a Malaysian who has spent 18 years outside Malaysia ( China and UK ) and the last 4 years in SG , there is definitely seeing lots of pro and cons living at each location . SG to me is a mix bag , like the efficiency but sad with the limited outdoors ..

[@cfyong1838]

Can you walk in the park at night in other countries. Do you dare to do it even in Malaysia?

[@jayanthikandaya8167]

You are so spot on… I am a PR I got a shock when I see mee goreng red in colour. Till now I don’t like it. Maggie goreng too in red. 😅

[@krishnanjunior2146]

Me too..as a Malaysian myself working in SG for many years, until now i still hate that red colour mee,maggi and nasi goreng.. so weird red stuff😂😂... I'll ask them to prepare the brown one for the mee or maggi goreng while white colour for nasi goreng when ordering in SG 😅😂😅

[@JitPuru]

Another example is Char Koey Teow... it comes with mee mixed with key teow. hahaha

[@ridhuanrizal9696]

Kinda ironic that Jit is a former Malaysian while being a motivational speaker, and telling Singaporeans to "chill" haha. Malaysians are quite chill.

[@JitPuru]

hahaha. It's all about balance. :)

[@mezzoblu]

Hi, I am a Singaporean. Your comment about the red mee goreng I can understand. There was a time back in the 70's and 80's when the mee goreng in Singaporean was not red. It was yellow and had minced mutton, with potatoes, peas, tumeric/curry powder. Now it's gone. If anyone knows where I can find this, please let me know.

[@michellebo8173]

You are right, I almost forgot the time (in the 80's) our mee goreng (my favourite is kueh teow mix bee hoon goreng) in my neighbourhood coffeeshop were in light brown in colour regardless how spicy it was. And it was so delicious.

[@rozyue1177]

Very articulate , no Singlish !!👍

[@krisztinafoo27]

Yup, my ears cant stand manglish and singlish

[@vikas0505]

He's a trained flight attendant !

[@MLan-tj5qb]

​@@krisztinafoo27 be it singlish or manglish, the most important thing is that we know what exactly what they want to say. So, if you have problem with that, then, you got problem with yourself.

[@JitPuru]

Thank you :)

[@rozyue1177]

Good u spoke standard English !!

[@abdulrajaf6]

Honestly...bro...You CHOOSE your Life...(I'm was BORN there...but happy to MIGRATE Out...for the FREEDOM...that NO MONEY can BUY...,)...Congrats bro hope you make Life Decisions Correctly....

[@kris_tan]

Hi Jit, well said!

[@JitPuru]

Thank you :)

[@yokepingching6980]

Oh my , this clip makes my taste buds‘homesick’😢

[@viralloger267]

For me it's not a traitor but it's just bad decision to do so. Because u giving up being Malaysian to be Singaporean.. I think best to just be PR and get the best benefits for both world..but then he has been PR for 15years..there must a compelling reason for him to choose only 1 country..

[@faizaldizz]

Brother you are not a traitor you are always will be our brother as a Malaysian Don't hit yourself because of that 🥰

[@JitPuru]

Definitely. It was just a thought that I had when deciding to convert. Don't feel like that anymore.:)

[@babibrain]

As a Malaysian choosing Singapore citizenship is easy because both countries are like brothers.

[@realgrilledsushi]

13:32 🤣 I’m already subscribed, just chill😂

[@MaxChernov]

Ok ok ok

[@groomlakerd.contractor4438]

One can find Malaysians and Singaporeans residing all over the world. Most of them have obtained their citizenship abroad after 7 years. The economic migration took place between 1970 - 1999. United Kingdom, Netherland, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Canada, Moscow, Russia, Taiwan, South America, etc.

[@dso118]

Good job bro. You are no longer tagged as non bumi 🎉

[@reginalim7409]

Indeed too caught up in busyness of life is indeed a problem & is unhealthy mentally ( & physically) in S’pore.

[@toptraderthinks5487]

to us malaysians we dont mind….coz i myself have been travelling around the world and to me malaysia is still the best country… i have taken into account all factors…. i hope u dont regret it one day haha

[@user-kq8bq2bl3u]

IIRC, mee goreng wasn't red ( here in Singapore) in the old days.

[@IdeasInspiration]

♥

[@ChickenFeetMan]

As a Singaporean. I don't want or like to argue with Malaysians. I have relatives there. I like to travel there and I have to go to JB every month. There are some food I like there. My wife (Singaporean) also have Malaysian relatives ( Kelantan ). It really saddens me when we argue each other. We need each other, Singapore and Malaysia.

[@msee23]

Yes, only diff between SG n MY is nationality. Living practices n culturally, they are basically the same. My parents were from Mslaysia, tho I was born in SG. Even so, I still hold a special regard for MY and the ppl, esp those in SG.❤

[@zhen86]

No. The difference is getting bigger. Malaysian has to learn Malay, talk in Malay while Singaporean talk in English. A normal Singaporean is better at race issue. Seldom you see politicians use race card to gain votes. We in Singapore do not care about race if you are good in doing your job. In Singapore race and religion is not a issue to most of us, but in Malaysia the Chinese and Indians are considered 2nd class and Chinese are generally more scared of Islam. Our parents may be same same. But different, but to the rest who studied governments system school, we have been taught differently. Singaporean are less prone to joining mlm and believe in stupid schemes.

[@ninaya841]

U did right decision . FYI , the wages now in msia 2023 stil much lower wit min salary 1200 myr per month / 353 sgd , stil many poverty . Ppl barely living & if u cm back , u wil stil b poor . Congratz !

[@kesatria_gelap]

interesting story..agreed with that man singapore - malaysia seem similar culture.

[@leendayusoff3770]

Singaporean but malaysian..but still own big house ..big car..in malaysia..life is still the best.

[@williamb.francis3268]

To my knowledge many Malaysians turn Singapore citizens I know have regretted their decisions. Several have migrated to the USA and Australia. I thought there are more benefits being a PR. I personally had thoughts of taking up Malaysian citizenship, I learn that was not possible. I love the space, the friendliness and less stress that Malaysia offers. I really hope to retire in Malaysia. Been eyeing Sarawak.

[@mord696]

Why many of them regrets ?

[@danielc2701]

You do know that about 2 million Malaysians turn Singapore citizens also do not regret their decisions? lol. The Separation is a very recent thing historically. If a Singaporean is above 60, he was most likely once a Malaysian.

[@williamb.francis3268]

@@mord696 I do hope for a merger.

[@williamb.francis3268]

@@mord696 Thr benefits of a PR outweighs that of a citizen.

[@williamb.francis3268]

@@mord696 the only reason why they turn citizen is because of their children’s education

[@johndavid5434]

He is a Singaporean now and not a Malaysian anymore He is a Stranger and a Foreigner to Malaysia

[@ennyong1985]

Having lived in Sg for 10yrs and being Malaysia, the only qualm I have is there are food stalls that aren't nice (imo) but have a queue. Alamak 😅

[@monalisaaltenburg4879]

Are u saying all food stalls in Malaysia are perfect & nice? Then u don’t even know ur malaysia well. U are another typical Malaysian only know how to complain every single thing even when u are lucky to work in sg. So what if there’s a queue? Why do u bother since u aren’t paying for their food? Pls stay in Malaysia since u can cut queue anytime.

[@kaiserlow652]

Malaysians always say their food is better because they are used to the taste they grow up with.

[@dineshthangaveloo1446]

@@kaiserlow652 As a Penangite, agree, but Taiwanese food is far superior.

[@kaiserlow652]

@Dinesh Thangaveloo There are good food in every country. It all depends on personal preferences and also the taste that you are used to.

[@wan7180]

same as my mom & late dad (muar and malacca) chance citizenship last time..

[@kakatuaa]

His story is very similar to mine but I went the opposite direction....from Singapore to Malaysia ☺️

[@JitPuru]

🙂

[@soluckyme910]

One day come to Indonesia and traveling in bandung city. Usually by car 4 hours arrive to bandung city. But with high speed railway 350 km/hours only 45 minuts from jakarta city. Amazing👍. Open to public 18 august 2023.the first in southeast wow. I will be there. Don.t miss it. Indonesia the best in southeast now

[@Highlander226]

Best decision👍

[@AtanAtan-rk2vk]

I hope more go to singapore

[@neveragain1854]

I agree with this guy, Penang is famous for good food. Plus, Singapore is indeed a fast-paced country. When I was there, I was busy for no reason. When people do things fast, I have to follow. Otherwise I will be crushed.