The eid celebration in Malaysia is next level. I hope you can find many friends there, bcos they usually host open houses for eid. What a time to be in Malaysia. ماشاءاللّه

What im impressed about you making videos are your ability to talk freely in length without need to edit/cut like other influencer/youtubers. The way you talk is the content itself. Nicely done.

civil engineering works in Malaysia use British Standards.we do learned American and Australian Standards,but in practice we use British Standards.

Hello Saira, I know you are enjoying the weather because the Malaysian weather is great but 1.30 pm swimming under the sun can be too much UV for the skin, especially on the face with all the reflection. In west Malaysia, it's best to go to swim before 11 am or after 5 pm when the sun is not so strong.

Research about Al Amin school. It is private islamic school and cheap and maybe suitable for Hira. I send my daughter to this school because the public school were overcrowded.

You should've mentioned the 3 pin plug. Its a game changer to not require to use an adapter to charge/use your electronics.

Assalamualaikum Saira. Thanks for making Malaysia your home now. Indeed, the British left a lasting legacy in our judicial, postal & banking systems to name but a few. I myself studied A-levels and then civil engineering in the north west of England in the 80's. At one point in time, the Malaysian government sent more than 50,000 students to study in the UK. Now, we have enough local institutions but still look to UK and the US for some courses we don't have here. If you are interested to know more about how the British lived in old Malaya, I highly recommend you read 'Out in the Midday Sun' by Margaret Shennan, a totally enlightening and enjoyable read

Malaysia is exaxtly more better then Uk 😐Uk is too expensive with low service😬

Hi Saira , I am Malaysian studying in the UK(literally studying now in the library) ... you are really selling it ! I can't wait to go back home(Shah Alam, on point about the traffic jams in my city!). I do think you are being fair with your points, I really hope more muslims overseas can find a place in Malaysia

You should def put Hira in school. Schools in Malaysia have soooo many fun activities. I love my school experience in Malaysia. Currently living in Japan but I will definitely let my kids go to high school especially in Malaysia when they get older especially since they’re girls. Girls can do everything fun even while wearing conservatively unlike other prejudiced countries

I am planning to retire in Malaysia so your feedback as a British Muslim is always handy. I have been to Malaysia 6 times already and planning another trip in the summer combining with Indonesia. I agree that there are similarities. Many British Muslims would move to places like Turkey, UAE, Qatar or Pakistan but in all honesty Malaysia does have more similarities to the UK than these countries and it is the best country to live for British Muslims like us because of the laws, driving on the same side, and their English proficiency. JB is Johor Bahru and is a great city to go to especially if you are crossing over to Singapore by road which is a easy process. Maybe you need to explore Borneo Malaysia - it is stunning, From my travel experiences, I have been to KL, Selangor, Shah Alam, JB, KT (Kuala Terrengganu), Putrajaya, Penang, Melaka, Langkawi, Kapas Island, Tioman Islands, Redang Islands, Perhentian Islands and Borneo parts of Malaysia in Sabah and Sarawak (places like Kota Kinabalu as a starting point, then explore other areas like Kuching, Sipadan Island, Mabul Island, Semporna, Kinabatangan River, Sandakan) and while in Borneo Malaysia see the small country of Brunei which is nice.

The more I watch your videos the more excited I get about us moving to Malaysia at the end of the year. Sooo excited ❤

Great video my friend 💯❤ Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰

Malaysia IS still a developing country (although people can be excused to think it is already developed country if the assumption was based on their limited stays in flashy and modern KL city centre area) that is why there is still a sense of optimism, openness and vigour among the populace. That said, although like many developing countries, there are many growing pains still. Not a perfect place but definitely better than most. UK has unfortunately has become a pessimistic and cynical place, and rapidly becoming insular. Combine that with 6 months of grey and rain- not really a great place to be- especially for retirement.

Watched a few of your videos, and you make some great points. Much food for though about leaving the UK 👍🏻

Saira you are a breath of fresh air. Your presence and energy is so soothing and educating. I’m an Australian married to an Indian and your content has made me seriously consider moving to Malaysia. Thanks for all your advice etc and wish you all the best!! ❤

Appreciate the great insights. Happy upcoming eid inshallah

Very interesting, thanks for all your advice

I absolutely love your videos and love the perspective you are sharing. However, the way you are promoting Malaysia sounds to me like you’re gonna say next: “I am gonna take a dip into the pool now and exit now in Bali through an underwater tunnel” 😂

Wow very nise sister alhamdulillah 🤲🤲🤲👍🇲🇾

Hi Saira, absolutely loving the videos Marshallah. Thank you for this video, yes I'm currently in the UK the sun has shone today but not the temperature like their with you. 😂

I have been to Malaysia once a couple years ago. I stayed in KL for a month. I will come to KL for a month if it means hanging around and watching you do your videos. I am nothing but a fan.

Enjoying this series. Can you please do a vid on the healthcare system

don't forget to explore the small town to get the full malaysian experience. for melaka try the town like Alor Gajah, masjid tanah, merlimau. you can also go further to Muar. it has a good Kampung vibes and of course good food.

❤❤❤🎉😊 Awesome video.

malacca is indeed strategic, midway btwn KL and SG. it gets even better if when the high-speed train (HSR) comes around (if & when its finally gets built- base case 5 yrs operational ?) - by then, KL is 30 minutes away, SG 45 minutes away, the other end.

Indonesia was colonised by the dutch. Philippines by the spanish and americans. Vietnam by the french. I think malaysia has done well because the British were excellent administrators…when they left Malaysia, they left the civil service, legal service and admintrative agencies all intact and in working order 😊😊

Yes, Msia indeed hs many similarities with uk.The system follows what the system hd been in place after British left Msia😊

Heat here is due to high humidity too. Example it can be only 31 degrees, but due to high humidity usually after a short afternoon rain, it feels like 39 degrees.

Looking forward to the video on taxation in Malaysia 🇲🇾

❤❤❤....selamat hari raya sis ❤❤❤

Nice share

Salaam, alaikum sister. I’m so glad you’re enjoying Malaysia. I lived in KL for almost 3 years and you’re totally right, I do feel very much at home there just like as if I’m in the Uk. The main issue was securing a long term visa to stay there and decent healthcare

Selamat hariraya 🎉

Your videos have started coming past my search in these few weeks and I have clicked on few and watched them. Started enjoying your talks Nd the way you explain is just another level. Your video quality is amazing . Couldn't stop my self from subscribe today 😊 Keep sharing your experience and new finds. Take care will look forward to your upcoming videos ❤

As a Penangite living in the Devon for 5 years, you're making me want to move back RIGHT NOW. I totally agree with everything you have highlighted.. 😂 thanks for your very insightful videos!

Yes, driving on the same side has its advantages. I was a mature student in Sussex in 2000. Bought a cheap car and drove with my family from lewes, brighton to Inverness/Edinburg twice. I drove into London and portsmouth a couple of times. Every weekend we would explore towns and viĺlages in Sussex, had a good time. Cheers.

UK is a dead country , please stop comparing a vibrant and full of live country Malaysia with a haunted land UK that is . I rejected UK 24 years ago just after living there for 2 years……

Nice video

Our Healthcare system is similar to NHS except that you don't have to wait for three months after your cancer diagnosis. You literally will get treatment within the same day

Amazing

Allah humma barik! Great informative video, love it. Would you please explore smaller properties and health care for expats? Jzk

I agreed on AEON. I love AEON than lotus .

Citing the 2023/2024 edition of the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) report, HDC said Malaysia secured first place in Islamic finance, halal food, and media and recreation, coupled with a commendable second-place ranking in “modest fashion”, third spot in pharmaceuticals and fifth in tourism.

sister don't get me wrong but I really like your way of talking, I can listen to you all day don't know why maashaa allah have a lovely time.

Hi enjoying your videos I have just recently left Malaysia after living in Selangor, Ara Damansara. I have lived in over 5 countries as an international teacher and it’s my favourite country, but as we left it started becoming quite expensive with the Ringatt going down leading to this. As well as all the great things you have mentioned I feel the downsides are the creepy craw lies have you seen the size of the cockroaches like small cars! Also somehow I didn’t find the people the warmest although still friendly. Finally I have to mention there is so much to do that you rarely get bored wasn’t a big fan of the food unfortunately. That’s it for now but wonderful country !

😊 Penang has several internationalschool and hiquality educenter

I'm here to listen to your lovely british accent ! Welcome to Malaysia ❤

1.30 midday swimming. ? We malaysians run inside at these times. Great video.

As a Malaysian, yes, a lot of the fundamental system in banking, politics, roads and law still follow the British system today. Even the English used here, is British English. Think Colour, not Color like USA. But, over the years, you could say we improvised or enriched it with more Asian themes as well to reflect the multi-cultural setting of the country.

Malacca is awesome state near to the beaches… food is great… roads are well kept and well lit.. villages are neat and the roads are well interconnected… only beware of cows or buffaloes if you drive at night… they sometimes sleeps on the rural roads and are in large numbers..stay safe sister 😊

Well, as a Malaysian I would like to thank you for complementing the road and comparing it to the UK. Alot of the citizen take it for granted and complains about the most minuscule things, without realising far greater powerhouse country provides similar if not worse. Though, I would agree with my fellow citizens, as everything can be improved, just that I would like to emphasise we like to always think we are the worst country to live in meanwhile people like you are rushing to get in hahaha

You should go to Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Fraser's Hill, Penang Hill, and Maxwell Hill to experience chill weather in Malaysia.

Malacca is the right choice,i amaze by your general knowlegde about city in Malaysia

Salam mrs hayati. Try to see houses in iskandar sunway bigbox gelang patah johor bahru. I live in gelang patah nearby custom chechpoint. Its my village there. Try to look the stadium sultan ibrahim gelang patah too if you like. But jb is quite expensive in terms of many thing. Okbyy

Great content. Would love to hear about taxation especially the capital gain tax on properties when you sell your house as an expat. l have researched and its 30%, a very high rate, if sold within 5 years which is equal or more than the MM2H silver tier.

First time ive heard from a brit that the temperature here is "bearable". Usually id see brits struggling with 20 celsius, let alone 30.

3 pin plug sockets are the same. You don’t need a travel adapter for the same plugs you use in UK

Saira, please do a video on schooling especially if kids are 18, 15 and 12- what are the options and cost. Much appreciated

Land of 9 king.. Let us blind together and make this land the greates as the time of malacca empire.. Share our love to us who call human..

Fudger? Ooooo..Fajar! Took me a minute.

The bankers are not exclusive Malaysian Chinese, they are represented by all Malaysian races

I went to Melacca last year and visit the new mosque with chinese architecture. Such a beautiful mosque. Want to see the Beijing mosque in Kelantan but it's too far.

Wear sunblock lotion. 😅 msian inly use swimming pool morning or 5pm onwards. Scared sunburn 😂

I did Cambridge A Level here in Malaysia before flew to the UK. if I am not mistaken SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) equavalent to O-level whilst STPM equal to A-level. When I was doing SPM (O-level) my English teacher would be angry if we were not spelling in British English. Therefore we use the word rubber, SInglet, colour, neighbour, armour, honour etc etc. That being said, I still don't understand why the UK are still using old system measurement, like miles instead of kilometre and pound instead of gram. It makes everything easier.

Salaams sis . Just wondering what is weather like in malysia in summer august time?

Similarities Malaysia and UK; 1- Law system - using English Common Law with adaptation of Islamic Law for certain aspects mostly family Law applied for Muslims only 2- Education System - English as second language and the main exam at secondary school 'SPM' (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia/Malaysian Education Certificate) similar to O'Level in the UK and we using British spelling for English, not USA however spoken we use Manglish (Malaysian English which is mixed language of Malay, Chinese, Indian etc) . 3- Driving system - driving on the right as in the UK 4- Electrical plug - 3 pin similar to the UK. 5- Metric system mixed between UK and USA, Malaysia used to adapt totally UK metric system and for weather we call Celsius not Fahrenheit!.

Thanks for the video...Malaysians usually go outdoors in the early mornings before the sun is up or late afternoon after Asr prayers (5pm onwards)....or else it will be super hot for us. Malaysia is truly Asia because it is a melting pot of cultures.

Try Tioman Island ..or Sabah islands..world class. No joke

Malaysia, truly Asia 🇲🇾💯❤

UK is already in Malaysia a very long time. Its called Ulu Kelang.

my top concerns as an American is having to pay taxes in US and Malaysia. if i can live on $1200 my retirement per month for rent, food, utilities, transport, wifi, cellphone, medical, all the basic living needs. and permanent long-term not ending visa to be able to open a bank account and rent or buy a home etc.

Sister how are the schools in Malaca? Are they good?

Note: One important aspect of Malaysia is the requirement to carry your foreign passport with you at all times. If stopped by the police without it, you may be taken to the police station and fined heavily. Unfortunately, this was not communicated to us by immigration. We were stopped in a taxi while exiting the highway in Kuala Lumpur city, only to realize we had left our passports in the hotel. It was a nerve-wracking experience, but thankfully, the officer allowed us to proceed after we showed passport pictures on our mobile phones. It's a lovely city exactly how you described it being like your in the UK with the roads and best thing is its cheap, god is cheap. Even Uber rides were literally a few ringgit compared to the UK. Moving there soon, just make completely sense. Glad to see you happy sister 😇

There are international schools in melaka though. Look em up. 😊

Salam I would love to know what’s the health service like in Malaysia 🥰

Where did you get your burqini from?

Well overall the malaysian are following the British system .. because we've get independent from British.. maybe have looked at similar little bit..

Hi salaams, my son has diabetes type 1 do u know anything about the health care access as a british citizen? I’d love if you could share any light on this.

We hv Islamic banking, QR codes, e-wallet, and touch & go We transfer and receive money by scanning the QR same goes when ordering your food in restaurants. What about UK too?

She could continue with the British system with online schooling until you decide where to send her. Try King's InterHigh. It may be suitable .

Almost every oil station has a small musolla./ surau for prayers.

Hey @sairahayati I’m contemplating to move from Canada to your nice looking city . Toured Ťurkiye with the same perspective but it has its ‘cons’ that made me thinking . Do u see any Pakistani Canadian or US expats around ?.

Lets get some kueh raya for eid days 😁🎂

come to ipoh

Well done so far, it just seems like you’re justifying your move, convincing yourself rather! Very evident…however you’ve made the jump … best of luck 🤞

and i am just back from australia. if you are business owner or investor . what you need to do is just dont become tax resident at australia . uk and malaysia are fine or singapure or dubai

its good to hear that you are adjusting well in Malaysia. You are still in honeymoon period of an expat life. Before the downsides start to creep in, I hope you have traveled to every region in Malaysia including the Malaysian Borneo which is home to Malaysia's best natural sites.

Hi Saira, the people who worked in the bank as you mentioned they are the Chinese and the Malays, the Chinese are Malaysian too so as the Malays.

Fyi, Johor Bahru (JB) is a city, and the state capital of the southern state of Johor. Lots of people, even Malaysians get this wrong. Johor is the state, and Johor Bahru is the souhternmost city bordering Singapore. When translated to english, Johor Bahru means New Johor.

For local school, you can have high quality education in Chinese schools. Plus point she can learn Mandarin You would also realize that there are schools that offer A levels As far as taxation, we don't have capital gains tax Nor do we have inheritance. taxes. So it would be madness to continue keeping your assets in the UK If you are Muslim, we can solid Waqaf framework. You can use it for your estate planning and in essence leave the income to your descendants in perpetuity

Lol, I'm moving to Malaysia to get away from the West, hope it's not too much like the UK, but the similarities that you gave were not too detrimental to my decision. But thank you for this, it really helped Mashallah 😆

Maybe your daughter can go to an all girls public school like Convent School in Melaka. Convent is just in the name, don’t worry. You may find the system similar with prefects and pinafores and the likes.

Many Malaysian studied at UK too

Thanks very informative but you will be wondering soon why you did not move many years ago

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Is this pool for you and your neighbours only or is it a separate pool

I have a friend out there and he was telling me that Johor has flash floods very often. Rising sea levels and floods are a big problem in Malaysia. He said that Singapore by comparison have a water flow system in place and this ensures that flooding doesnt occur

Biggest problem of UK is not the heat its the unpredictability of it all. You can never play anything more than a week ahead as you have no idea what the weather will be like.

I feel this is just a dream. In the end I think I’ve got to look after my elderly mum so can’t really leave the UK. It’s hard to start again somewhere else and leave family and all you’ve ever known behind, mum is too old to move.