As malay now living in the UK, i dont mind dying anywhere, just bury me there. It doesnt matter to me. It’s just the body. my soul would be with God, inshaAllah 🤲🏽
Hello, dear Taylor! While death may not be a cheerful subject, it’s undeniably important and warrants discussion. Many of your viewers and subscribers surely value the effort you put into creating this video. Thank you for the valuable research and information you provide! 👍😃
Hi Andrew, My late husband was an American. He passed away 4 years ago in late October 2019 in a government hospital. Before the hospital released his body, I have to notify the US Embassy first. Then, an appointment with the embassy to get his US death cert. As a revert, his burial was very simple.
Morning, so nice of you to make a video about this. Yes it is sometimes not a nice topic to talk about but it is very important especially if you are far away from your country. My late husband who is a Swiss , died and buried here as a Muslim, the funeral everything was so quick ,so much so I had to explain to his family that in Muslim way,we don't wait too long to buried the decease.
A great, and very necessary video, death is so often "un-talked about". A few friends and myself have decided to leave our bodies to science, and if they don't want us, a direct cremation, I'd prefer my friends hold a huge party in remembrance than spend a fortune on a funeral.
Hello Guys With all Due respect why don’t you watch a few videos on Death in Islam and after life in Islam or Please open up Quran and read I’m sure we have Time to learn something New, much respect to All
@@andrewtaylor4558Taylor, great vlog and thanks for sharing. I will be interested in the senior home / independent living to memory care options as expats in KL. Also, if you can do an updated 2024 medical insurance options for expats, along with highlights for US Americans should considered such as receiving Social security pension, Medicare coverage options vs global expat medical ins), that will be excellent. My spouse and I are considering to retire in KL ( from USA). 😊 thanks in advance
Hi Andrew, Thanks for bringing up this topic. It is a very important topic as you said in your video, as for me, I had all my paperwork done a few years ago, and when I do die, my body will be donated to UW for science. This will eliminate all funeral costs to the family as I do not want a funeral.
Great video. Many people seem to never get around to wills or plans, it's basically denial. What I can say is, there is, there is nothing more selfish than someone who HAS assets that are significant, who can't take the time to organize their own departure. The "well, I will be dead not my problem" approach, is a giant headache for those left behind. Good one Taylor.
Taylor, I married a Thai lady and will be retiring in Thailand in a few years. I want to visit Malaysia and hope to meet you some day. I really enjoy your videos and feel in my heart that you are a good person. Take care, Chris
You are true although it is very brief on Malaysian Muslim burial procedure. It's very cheap or even free at some cases, due to it's a community responsibility for this matter (usually arranged by local mosque).
Great idea ,health care is also vital for older expats and it's huge costs ,those with preconditions too ...and your right homes and may be palliative care for those who are on their own . There is no fear once you have knowledge and facts .. good on you fir tackling these vital subjects
it's difficult, but preparation is important so we can fill the days without worries. i'm gonna live my life to the fullest so i'll have no regret when the day comes. thanks for this video Andrew
I love your humility and openness. There is no taboo topic with you. You explain it as if we are 5 yo, that's why I love listening to you because everything is clear and graceful. Thank you for being yourself Taylor
Hi Andrew. A very apt topic in life. To me, it's important not to burden those u leave behind esp to pay for d costs of your funeral, and distribution of your assets. I think u've done d appropriate things towards dis preparation. God willing, I hope to b able to do d same myself. As a Muslim in Msia, d mosque authorities r always there to make sure d funeral rites r adhered to... U 4got to mention, upon death, d death has to b reported to d police, who'll satisfy themselves dat d death is a 'natural' one or not. If they r satisfied dat d death is a natural one, they'll issue d death certificate & burial permit. If not natural(like u r involved in a car accident) , your corpse will be referred to d hospital authorities for a post mortem to b carried out. It's only after d hospital authorities giv u a clear no foul play is involved in your death, then only will d police issue d death certificate and burial permit. Stimes, people get offended to think their loved one's body has to undergo post mortem and jus bury d body anyway. If dis happens, there'll b no death certificate issued, and those left behind will face d serious problem of dealing with d deceased's assets, cos no death certificate means d deceased is still alive and well!!
Well handled and delivered Andy, thank you. At 7:47 your thoughts on pre-planning was something everyone should consider. The thought of passing with no next-of-kin, and outliving friends was something that can be troubling. The person whom was closest to my heart, and her family were the administrators of a large Chinese Cemetery in Penang, and I became acquainted with family customs and how funerals were handled there, and after your words, I now rather like the thought of being laid to rest in Penang that still holds my heart, and with the people who in ways meant more to me than the family and place I would leave here.
Thank you for this video, your preparation for a demise in Malaysia. Looked at earl grey jumping in front of you, he was docile sitting on the sofa during your interview with Max about living in Malaysia.
Chinese Taoist funerals cost upwards of rm 30K because of elaborate rituals & paper effigies to be burnt. There are "insurance/ instalment" schemes with monthly payments to pay, in case you go before finishing payments. Private cemeteries & funeral parlours cost upwards of 20K depending.
@@andrewtaylor4558 I am an ordained pastor of an Assemblies of God Church in Cheras. If I survive you, I am willing to offer to conduct a free funeral service to send you off. I am sure many of your subscribers would attend live or online. A cousin of mine passed away and others were following from Canada, NY, UK & Singapore. I have never charged for any funeral, marriage or other service but accept whatever is offered, if anything.
This thought always in my mind, living alone for 23 years in foreign country was both depressing n fun but when age catch up it’s scary. Thinking about settling in KL for good
I think this was a great and needed video. I’m glad you chose to share it. Preplanning is so helpful to family especially if you are overseas and your family is in the States. Thanks so much for your videos. We are big fans!
Thank you so much for discussing such an important topic, Taylor. My husband and I are big fans of yours. I am 51 years old, and my husband and I sometimes consider relocating to Malaysia. However, we realize that the MM2H visa has a limited duration and is not a permanent residency like a green card. This leads us to wonder whether it is feasible for us to move there and spend the rest of our lives. From what you're talking on this video, it seems possible. I would greatly appreciate it if you could delve into how expats manage as they age in Malaysia. What happens if they fall ill? What are the consequences if they are unable to renew their visa due to age or health issues and are unable to undergo the renewal process? How do individuals handle such circumstances? Are they eligible for services like hospice care or senior housing? Additionally, what kind of services are available for those who become too ill to handle daily tasks like cooking, grocery shopping, or cleaning? I'm keen to understand more about these aspects.
As a local, I understand your concern. PR is given only in some occasions. But there are suspicion among Malaysians how the home ministry gave out PR in this country. Because we encountered PR was given to Indonesian migrants when a crime case was solved by police. Most eligible expats go for 10- year mm2h program renewable every 10 years. On the case of disability or serious health issues, we have hospice care like in USA. I am not sure about the cost though. I trust the gov can give out health tourism visa instead of normal visa for tourists(during care and treatment)
You've done the right thing. I have no problem with discussing my own death and preparing for my funeral and how i'd like to go, having lost family members. It is always necessary to leave a will if you have fixed and/ or liquid assets to avoid problems for your living loved ones.
Discussion of Death as a topic is considered a taboo before it happens. Such is the culture in Malaysia for a very long time. No member of a family would dare bring this topic up purely for suspicion of reasons that include ulterior motives that may arise, although brought out in true sincerity. When you drive around the cities and towns in Malaysia, you find a number of properties abandoned or idle, that are an eyesore to see A number of them are due to the owner or part owner not having left a will with a number of parties seeking claim over inheritance. Therefore it is incumbent on the head of the families to leave a will or a set of instructions for the next of kin to distribute the estate as per the will/instructions of the deceased. This is a huge problem in Malaysian society irrespective of ethnicity. It is good that Mr. Taylor has made out this video post to highlight that which can post a huge challenge to expatriates and retired Seniors living by themselves. An uncomfortable issue that cannot be brushed aside, but needs to be properly addressed.
Hi Taylor, thanks for your video on dying in Malaysia. My wife is Chinese Malaysian and want her resting place after she goes home. So we intend to buy a lot for our ashes after we pass away, as her husband I would want to be with her after I pass away. Anyway cutting a long story short thank you for your story, it has given us something to think about. Vivien & Anthony😊
Very interesting video Taylor! I appreciate following youtubers who are at different points in their life because I often learn about topics that I would have never searched for on my own.
Thank you very much, Mr. Taylor for your thoughtful, very helpful and practical information on end-of-life rites and rituals. Like it or not, we all have to think about it and act before the event occurs. Thank you again.🌺🍃🌺🌿🌺🍃🌺🌿🌺🍃🌺🌿🌺🍃💝
Thanks for making this video, Taylor. This is definitely a consideration for me & nobody else I've come across has addressed it. I'm glad you chose to do it.
A agree with many of your viewers that it's just smart to express your wishes or plan for your death. My background is in nursing and before retirement, hospice care. Thank you for addressing this important topic. I'm a new subscriber and have been enjoying your content!
Good for you talking about a natural part of life, helping others to be realistic and thoughtful about facing the end. Pre planning can save a lot of unnecessary extra stress on family and friends.
Glad you wore one of your more understated shirts. Very good video and the topic handled so well. ( though still want you to do a video on your shirt collection/pics of young Taylor's shirts) ❤
Thanks Taylor, I wanted to retire coming to Malaysia, but due to many new changes to the Malaysia my second home program, my wife and myself decided to return to Nigeria. We are currently both living in Germany, thanks for talking about a topic that most people hate to discuss about, although it is a must actually. My will is a done deal already, and I am happy that no one will suffer because of me not doing so. Thanks once again...
Salute to you for addressing this very important topic which most people don’t want to talk about!! Good perspective from a foreigner point of view!! Well done and best of happiness!!
Thank you for bringing up this topic. Not many talk about leaving this world. I hope to meet you one day. You have such informative videos. God bless you😇
Thank you for covering this very important subject. As I say, we're all on a conveyor belt at the checkout stand. We just don't know how long of a conveyor belt remains before we arrive at the checkout terminal. Cheers from Washington USA and sometimes from Turkiye.
Tq for doing this particular video. Yes is never a comfortable matter to talk about but ALL of us know that we will die eventually. So the best thing is to prepare as best as possible.
Hi Taylor. I like your topics. ( You are the oldest youtuber i follow) i have been to Malaysia twice and i love it. Death can accure at any time. Its sad to talk about.but thats the reality.thanks for the video. Taylor try to make interviews with other expats about living abroad. Take care
Thanks Taylor ! Death can be a scary thing for sure, and discussing it is just about always difficult ! Thanks for tackling the subject head on ! Dying in a foreign country has its own challenges and you covered the ins and outs of Malaysia very well.
Good morning Taylor.. it's indeed a good topic to share with, because everyone will face death.. that's the last journey to our final destination..we don't know how, when and where but definitely we'll leave this temporary world.. As a Muslim, in Malaysia and other parts of the world regardless of your rank either rich or poor or even if you're a King when you die the funeral procedure and manner will be the same to all, firstly to clean and bathing the deceased body, wrap up in unstitched white (shirt/blouse) and cloth; and then perform prayers in mosque, lastly burial without coffin (unless if there is full of water in there which can't be avoided coffin is preferably needed..) That's it..
Mr Taylor, its a good topic of the inevitable and well appreciated. Just to share, my father in law is a Christian. When he passed away in July this year, his burial plot in the Batu Gajah Christian Cemetery costs only RM550. We had the wake in our house which cost us about RM11K including prayer services and the casket. My mother chose cremation and her columbarium space (eye level) costs RM7K (cremation cost included) in Ipoh back in 2011. My mother in law just bought her columbarium space in Papan which cost about RM20K (cremation cost not included). The world is leaning towards Eco Burial nowadays - one with the least impact to the environment and muslim rites were found to be most ecological as without a casket, the shroud is easily disintegrated and there is no elaborate grave marker or headstone. I was surprised to learn that a lot of energy were expended in a cremation process and is therefore deemed not ecological. Thank you for the coverage Mr Taylor and God bless.
Salam Mr. Taylor...good topic to think about. But I wish you to take care of your health so that you have the luxury to explore more about Malaysia. Thank you for all the great videos
The post-death details are one thing. Important too... but more important I think is the pre-death period, where you've lost your faculties and thus vulnerable to all manner of scams. How do you find a home where you can be cared for while in that stage of life? Not all of us will die in that state, but many do...
My husband hails from the UK, while I am originally from Malaysia. Both of us, along with our boys, are Australian citizens. As we plan to spend a considerable amount of time in Malaysia in the future, I've also been contemplating this topic 😅
So true Taylor. As an expat in Berlin at 66, I do think about this too more lately. Are there any funeral plans in Malaysia? You know, all inclusive flat rate. As a U.S. Veteran I get the head stone, the grave marker and a flag. But as a loner nobody will know about it.
Hi Taylor a subject we don't like to think about but does need attention, I had thought to leave my remains to medical science I don't want to be a burden on others when the time comes.
Andrew, i don’t know I found you video, but we are almost the exact opposite! I was born in Malaysian, but I’ve lived longer in NZ than in Malaysia now! (Ignore my pic: its that of Hitchcock!). Anyway, I think your video is a timely reminder for everyone to prepare for the certainty that will come our way. As a priest I am a funeral celebrant, but when I was young, my family members’ funerals were celebrated according to ancient chinese rituals, but they seen to be no longer practised, e.g mourning in sackcloth, family gathering every evening for many days, crying for the souls of the deceased beloved to have a meal. Nowadays, most Malaysian funerals seem to have Religious connections, and your video kind ratify my observation.
An important topic which many people sweep under the carpet. You are honest and direct in this discussion. The tone and demeanor are perfect until kitty cat, Earl Grey, bounced into the picture. Then, we are reminded to “carpe diem.” My body will be donated to science in the U.S. It is written on my driver’s license. Once the medical students are finished with the cadaver, it will be cremated. The ashes will be returned to the family. At that point, it will be scattered on the trails at a park that I often walk. Meanwhile, “la chiam.”
I was almost killed in Japan, after the accident I really thought about this. I moved back to Australia, close to my parents who are getting older too. 5 years later and ongoing health concerns, it was the best choice.
Good. One must also keep the local procedures in mind. The local death certificate needs to be taken care of for any legal matters and is needed for the preparation of the "Consular Report of Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad" (if American) from the Embassy.
Yes, and regarding legal matters, make sure you inform to who ever that will be handling your case,if ask to give them a copy of that certificate please do not give the original ( make a copy ) because once that person give the original, next time if another legal matters arise, they too want to see the original.....that is when problems start,only show the original but give a copy of that certificate.
This is a very interesting video. I didn’t know that there are so many religions in Malaysia. I’m only aware of Christian funerals in US and it’s extremely expensive
Thank you for this video. Perhaps you could also look into nursing homes/long term care and their costs. These cost a bomb in the States-- USD1k/day in NYC! We have to be prepared should we get incapacitated because of strokes or dementia like Alzheimer's. Unfortunately quite a number of ppl are getting Alzheimer's here in the States.
Hi Taylor , sharing a story..i have a girlfriend originally from Malaysia ...she migrated to Sydney many years ago with her husband and kids...she left behind her mum in KL and during Covid her mum passed away...she was well taken off in her last days by Catholic nuns in a hospice and she was so sad she couldn't fly home during Covid..the nuns made sure the funeral was live streamed so that she felt she was there with her mum...as she was an only child... would be great if you could do a video on nursing homes options in Malaysia:) you are doing a great job!
Hi Taylor. Yes, the subject you are talking about is very important to everyone. Muslims are often reminded that wise people are those who always remember death. I hope you can spend your precious days happily in Malaysia.
Hi Andrew,I have always wanted to ask those who decided to spend their remaining life in a place e.g..where you are,Malaysia...Do you ever miss the first snowflakes as winter sets in,the first sweet smell of Spring flowers and the autumn leaves .. And of course,being a woman,I love putting my winter scarves and boots...I have been to different parts of Asia,love Kuala Lumpur to bits very welcoming people.. Do you find the hot weather all year round,tiring and most if all ,how do retirees like yourselves connect with other people.i.e socialise in a country that you are separated from friends and family. Hope you can find time to answer my questions... Thank you...
Thanks for taking the time to reply Andrew.I have subscribed and have watched quite a few of your channel, interesting topics and informative. Yes,I can see that you are charming ,certainly have no trouble making friends.Good luck Andrew,I would love to go back to Malaysia again for a holiday,perhaps visit East Malaysia. I have watched quite a few of youtube on Malaysia,the Malaysians actually are a bit fixated on food/eating? Not a bad thing except for your waistline!!😢
Local Muslims have a monthly small fee you pay to the local mosque and they'll take care 100 percent of the funeral services and give monetary help to the family kinda like insurance.
As malay now living in the UK, i dont mind dying anywhere, just bury me there. It doesnt matter to me. It’s just the body. my soul would be with God, inshaAllah 🤲🏽
Hello, dear Taylor! While death may not be a cheerful subject, it’s undeniably important and warrants discussion. Many of your viewers and subscribers surely value the effort you put into creating this video. Thank you for the valuable research and information you provide! 👍😃
Hi Andrew,
My late husband was an American. He passed away 4 years ago in late October 2019 in a government hospital.
Before the hospital released his body, I have to notify the US Embassy first.
Then, an appointment with the embassy to get his US death cert.
As a revert, his burial was very simple.
Thank you for the information. 😊
Morning, so nice of you to make a video about this. Yes it is sometimes not a nice topic to talk about but it is very important especially if you are far away from your country. My late husband who is a Swiss , died and buried here as a Muslim, the funeral everything was so quick ,so much so I had to explain to his family that in Muslim way,we don't wait too long to buried the decease.
TRY learning Islam sir
A great, and very necessary video, death is so often "un-talked about". A few friends and myself have decided to leave our bodies to science, and if they don't want us, a direct cremation, I'd prefer my friends hold a huge party in remembrance than spend a fortune on a funeral.
That’s what I want. That’s what we did for my mother.
Hello Guys With all Due respect why don’t you watch a few videos on Death in Islam and after life in Islam or Please open up Quran and read I’m sure we have Time to learn something New, much respect to All
@@andrewtaylor4558Taylor, great vlog and thanks for sharing. I will be interested in the senior home / independent living to memory care options as expats in KL. Also, if you can do an updated 2024 medical insurance options for expats, along with highlights for US Americans should considered such as receiving Social security pension, Medicare coverage options vs global expat medical ins), that will be excellent. My spouse and I are considering to retire in KL ( from USA). 😊 thanks in advance
@@tnl7881 Things don’t change that fast here. Look at this video from earlier this year.
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Hi Andrew, Thanks for bringing up this topic. It is a very important topic as you said in your video, as for me, I had all my paperwork done a few years ago, and when I do die, my body will be donated to UW for science. This will eliminate all funeral costs to the family as I do not want a funeral.
Very wise of you! ☺️
Great video. Many people seem to never get around to wills or plans, it's basically denial. What I can say is, there is, there is nothing more selfish than someone who HAS assets that are significant, who can't take the time to organize their own departure. The "well, I will be dead not my problem" approach, is a giant headache for those left behind. Good one Taylor.
Thank you so much ☺️
Taylor, I married a Thai lady and will be retiring in Thailand in a few years. I want to visit Malaysia and hope to meet you some day. I really enjoy your videos and feel in my heart that you are a good person. Take care, Chris
Thanks so much!
Of course he is, and so are you !
You are true although it is very brief on Malaysian Muslim burial procedure. It's very cheap or even free at some cases, due to it's a community responsibility for this matter (usually arranged by local mosque).
These are topics not many will think about but super important
Great idea ,health care is also vital for older expats and it's huge costs ,those with preconditions too ...and your right homes and may be palliative care for those who are on their own . There is no fear once you have knowledge and facts .. good on you fir tackling these vital subjects
Thanks so much ☺️
Very welcome as a topic and very informative. No one touches this subject. Thank you.
it's difficult, but preparation is important so we can fill the days without worries. i'm gonna live my life to the fullest so i'll have no regret when the day comes. thanks for this video Andrew
You are welcome 🙏
I love your humility and openness. There is no taboo topic with you. You explain it as if we are 5 yo, that's why I love listening to you because everything is clear and graceful. Thank you for being yourself Taylor
Thanks ☺️
Hi Andrew. A very apt topic in life. To me, it's important not to burden those u leave behind esp to pay for d costs of your funeral, and distribution of your assets. I think u've done d appropriate things towards dis preparation.
God willing, I hope to b able to do d same myself. As a Muslim in Msia, d mosque authorities r always there to make sure d funeral rites r adhered to...
U 4got to mention, upon death, d death has to b reported to d police, who'll satisfy themselves dat d death is a 'natural' one or not. If they r satisfied dat d death is a natural one, they'll issue d death certificate & burial permit. If not natural(like u r involved in a car accident) , your corpse will be referred to d hospital authorities for a post mortem to b carried out. It's only after d hospital authorities giv u a clear no foul play is involved in your death, then only will d police issue d death certificate and burial permit.
Stimes, people get offended to think their loved one's body has to undergo post mortem and jus bury d body anyway. If dis happens, there'll b no death certificate issued, and those left behind will face d serious problem of dealing with d deceased's assets, cos no death certificate means d deceased is still alive and well!!
Thank you for sharing that.
Well handled and delivered Andy, thank you. At 7:47 your thoughts on pre-planning was something everyone should consider. The thought of passing with no next-of-kin, and outliving friends was something that can be troubling.
The person whom was closest to my heart, and her family were the administrators of a large Chinese Cemetery in Penang, and I became acquainted with family customs and how funerals were handled there, and after your words, I now rather like the thought of being laid to rest in Penang that still holds my heart, and with the people who in ways meant more to me than the family and place I would leave here.
What lovely thoughts. Thank you. ☺️
Thank you for this video, your preparation for a demise in Malaysia. Looked at earl grey jumping in front of you, he was docile sitting on the sofa during your interview with Max about living in Malaysia.
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@@andrewtaylor4558 Enjoy your weekend.
Great video Taylor, one of your best
I really appreciate 🙏 your coverage of this topic. Thanks
My pleasure 🤗
Andrew Taylor is a beautiful man. Thank you for this Andrew.
Chinese Taoist funerals cost upwards of rm 30K because of elaborate rituals & paper effigies to be burnt. There are "insurance/ instalment" schemes with monthly payments to pay, in case you go before finishing payments. Private cemeteries & funeral parlours cost upwards of 20K depending.
Thanks
@@andrewtaylor4558 I am an ordained pastor of an Assemblies of God Church in Cheras. If I survive you, I am willing to offer to conduct a free funeral service to send you off. I am sure many of your subscribers would attend live or online. A cousin of mine passed away and others were following from Canada, NY, UK & Singapore. I have never charged for any funeral, marriage or other service but accept whatever is offered, if anything.
Dear Taylor, Thanks for talking about such an important subject! Appreciated!
This thought always in my mind, living alone for 23 years in foreign country was both depressing n fun but when age catch up it’s scary. Thinking about settling in KL for good
I just love all of your videos. So much helpful content!
Glad you like them! 🤗
Well done Taylor, very important topic, well delivered🙏🏻
I think this was a great and needed video. I’m glad you chose to share it. Preplanning is so helpful to family especially if you are overseas and your family is in the States. Thanks so much for your videos. We are big fans!
Glad it was helpful!
Uncle Taylor-I loved your thoughtful and helpful video-great advice wherever you live!
Brave of you to address the topic of funerals and wills..Thank you for your information
Great topic. Wishing you good health.
Thank you so much for discussing such an important topic, Taylor. My husband and I are big fans of yours. I am 51 years old, and my husband and I sometimes consider relocating to Malaysia. However, we realize that the MM2H visa has a limited duration and is not a permanent residency like a green card. This leads us to wonder whether it is feasible for us to move there and spend the rest of our lives. From what you're talking on this video, it seems possible. I would greatly appreciate it if you could delve into how expats manage as they age in Malaysia. What happens if they fall ill? What are the consequences if they are unable to renew their visa due to age or health issues and are unable to undergo the renewal process? How do individuals handle such circumstances? Are they eligible for services like hospice care or senior housing? Additionally, what kind of services are available for those who become too ill to handle daily tasks like cooking, grocery shopping, or cleaning? I'm keen to understand more about these aspects.
I’ll look into these things. Thanks. ☺️
As a local, I understand your concern. PR is given only in some occasions. But there are suspicion among Malaysians how the home ministry gave out PR in this country. Because we encountered PR was given to Indonesian migrants when a crime case was solved by police. Most eligible expats go for 10- year mm2h program renewable every 10 years. On the case of disability or serious health issues, we have hospice care like in USA. I am not sure about the cost though. I trust the gov can give out health tourism visa instead of normal visa for tourists(during care and treatment)
F*ck the laws in a poor corrupt country, money talks…..enjoy and be the light, we are not working for satan but we know hIs SOP
@@keangwooichoo6138 Thanks so much for the information.
You've done the right thing. I have no problem with discussing my own death and preparing for my funeral and how i'd like to go, having lost family members. It is always necessary to leave a will if you have fixed and/ or liquid assets to avoid problems for your living loved ones.
Discussion of Death as a topic is considered a taboo before it happens. Such is the culture in Malaysia for a very long time. No member of a family would dare bring this topic up purely for suspicion of reasons that include ulterior motives that may arise, although brought out in true sincerity. When you drive around the cities and towns in Malaysia, you find a number of properties abandoned or idle, that are an eyesore to see A number of them are due to the owner or part owner not having left a will with a number of parties seeking claim over inheritance. Therefore it is incumbent on the head of the families to leave a will or a set of instructions for the next of kin to distribute the estate as per the will/instructions of the deceased. This is a huge problem in Malaysian society irrespective of ethnicity.
It is good that Mr. Taylor has made out this video post to highlight that which can post a huge challenge to expatriates and retired Seniors living by themselves. An uncomfortable issue that cannot be brushed aside, but needs to be properly addressed.
Thank you so much ☺️
Thanks for this video so nice of you to cover these topics. I appreciate it!
You are so welcome!
Thank you it was a great subject to about it and I wish you 100 years more 🙏
You are so welcome
Hi Taylor, thanks for your video on dying in Malaysia.
My wife is Chinese Malaysian and want her resting place after she goes home.
So we intend to buy a lot for our ashes after we pass away, as her husband I would want to be with her after I pass away.
Anyway cutting a long story short thank you for your story, it has given us something to think about.
Vivien & Anthony😊
Very interesting video Taylor! I appreciate following youtubers who are at different points in their life because I often learn about topics that I would have never searched for on my own.
Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you very much, Mr. Taylor for your thoughtful, very helpful and practical information on end-of-life rites and rituals. Like it or not, we all have to think about it and act before the event occurs. Thank you again.🌺🍃🌺🌿🌺🍃🌺🌿🌺🍃🌺🌿🌺🍃💝
You're very welcome ☺️
Hello nice to see you again, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for making this video, Taylor. This is definitely a consideration for me & nobody else I've come across has addressed it. I'm glad you chose to do it.
Glad it was helpful!
Important topic. Thank you for bringing this one up. Best wishes to you and to Earl Gray.
Thanks for listening
Great topic Taylor. Thks.. Ex Malaysian living in Toronto.
A agree with many of your viewers that it's just smart to express your wishes or plan for your death. My background is in nursing and before retirement, hospice care. Thank you for addressing this important topic. I'm a new subscriber and have been enjoying your content!
Good for you talking about a natural part of life, helping others to be realistic and thoughtful about facing the end. Pre planning can save a lot of unnecessary extra stress on family and friends.
Excellent topic that most people don’t think about or just ignore.
Stay healthy Andrew. Hope all is well with u & family
Religion is so interesting. Always interested in learning about different religions and spiritual philosophies. Great video
Glad you wore one of your more understated shirts. Very good video and the topic handled so well. ( though still want you to do a video on your shirt collection/pics of young Taylor's shirts) ❤
Noted!
Thanks Taylor, I wanted to retire coming to Malaysia, but due to many new changes to the Malaysia my second home program, my wife and myself decided to return to Nigeria.
We are currently both living in Germany, thanks for talking about a topic that most people hate to discuss about, although it is a must actually.
My will is a done deal already, and I am happy that no one will suffer because of me not doing so.
Thanks once again...
Salute to you for addressing this very important topic which most people don’t want to talk about!! Good perspective from a foreigner point of view!! Well done and best of happiness!!
I appreciate that ☺️
Thank you Andrew!
I have signed up as an organ donor many years ago with the General Hospital of Penang. I carry the card with me all the time.
I am also an organ donor.
Great subject to bring up this morning while not feeling well wondering what day I wander off to destinations unknown.
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Very practical topic!
Thank you for bringing up this topic. Not many talk about leaving this world.
I hope to meet you one day. You have such informative videos.
God bless you😇
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you Taylor x
I like your choice, Andrew. Low key and simple.
I appreciate that!
Great job on a delicate topic. Please do one on assisted living and full care.
Working on it. 😊
Saw your video recently and I would love to be your friend! You are so cheerful and happy and soft spoken!
Oh thank you!
@@andrewtaylor4558 Hope you enjoy living in Malaysia
Stay healthy Sir Taylor
Thank you for covering this very important subject. As I say, we're all on a conveyor belt at the checkout stand. We just don't know how long of a conveyor belt remains before we arrive at the checkout terminal. Cheers from Washington USA and sometimes from Turkiye.
Tq for doing this particular video. Yes is never a comfortable matter to talk about but ALL of us know that we will die eventually. So the best thing is to prepare as best as possible.
Thanks for sharing. Indeed it's hard but necessary
It really is!
Happy birthday in advance Mr Taylor
Hi Taylor. I like your topics. ( You are the oldest youtuber i follow) i have been to Malaysia twice and i love it. Death can accure at any time. Its sad to talk about.but thats the reality.thanks for the video. Taylor try to make interviews with other expats about living abroad. Take care
Thanks, I have several video interviews with expats living in Malaysia. Just look through my videos.
Earl Gray heard you and crossed your path. His message was don't go before I do. It's best we outlive our pets. May you have a good life.
Thanks Taylor ! Death can be a scary thing for sure, and discussing it is just about always difficult ! Thanks for tackling the subject head on ! Dying in a foreign country has its own challenges and you covered the ins and outs of Malaysia very well.
🙏an interesting video. thanks Andrew.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good morning Taylor.. it's indeed a good topic to share with, because everyone will face death.. that's the last journey to our final destination..we don't know how, when and where but definitely we'll leave this temporary world.. As a Muslim, in Malaysia and other parts of the world regardless of your rank either rich or poor or even if you're a King when you die the funeral procedure and manner will be the same to all, firstly to clean and bathing the deceased body, wrap up in unstitched white (shirt/blouse) and cloth; and then perform prayers in mosque, lastly burial without coffin (unless if there is full of water in there which can't be avoided coffin is preferably needed..) That's it..
Thank you 🙏
@@andrewtaylor4558 you're always welcome
i think prayers in the mosque is not necessary when my mom died the prayers were done at home (my aunty's home where mom died)
Bummer topic.
Thanks for the video.
Mr Taylor, its a good topic of the inevitable and well appreciated. Just to share, my father in law is a Christian. When he passed away in July this year, his burial plot in the Batu Gajah Christian Cemetery costs only RM550. We had the wake in our house which cost us about RM11K including prayer services and the casket. My mother chose cremation and her columbarium space (eye level) costs RM7K (cremation cost included) in Ipoh back in 2011. My mother in law just bought her columbarium space in Papan which cost about RM20K (cremation cost not included).
The world is leaning towards Eco Burial nowadays - one with the least impact to the environment and muslim rites were found to be most ecological as without a casket, the shroud is easily disintegrated and there is no elaborate grave marker or headstone. I was surprised to learn that a lot of energy were expended in a cremation process and is therefore deemed not ecological.
Thank you for the coverage Mr Taylor and God bless.
Thank you for your insights 🙏
Salam Mr. Taylor...good topic to think about. But I wish you to take care of your health so that you have the luxury to explore more about Malaysia. Thank you for all the great videos
Thanks 🙏
The post-death details are one thing. Important too... but more important I think is the pre-death period, where you've lost your faculties and thus vulnerable to all manner of scams. How do you find a home where you can be cared for while in that stage of life? Not all of us will die in that state, but many do...
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My husband hails from the UK, while I am originally from Malaysia. Both of us, along with our boys, are Australian citizens. As we plan to spend a considerable amount of time in Malaysia in the future, I've also been contemplating this topic 😅
hope you have great health and wealth!
Thank you ☺️
So true Taylor. As an expat in Berlin at 66, I do think about this too more lately. Are there any funeral plans in Malaysia? You know, all inclusive flat rate. As a U.S. Veteran I get the head stone, the grave marker and a flag. But as a loner nobody will know about it.
There are many plans and options here.
@@andrewtaylor4558 Thank you!
Hi Taylor a subject we don't like to think about but does need attention, I had thought to leave my remains to medical science I don't want to be a burden on others when the time comes.
Andrew, i don’t know I found you video, but we are almost the exact opposite! I was born in Malaysian, but I’ve lived longer in NZ than in Malaysia now! (Ignore my pic: its that of Hitchcock!). Anyway, I think your video is a timely reminder for everyone to prepare for the certainty that will come our way.
As a priest I am a funeral celebrant, but when I was young, my family members’ funerals were celebrated according to ancient chinese rituals, but they seen to be no longer practised, e.g mourning in sackcloth, family gathering every evening for many days, crying for the souls of the deceased beloved to have a meal. Nowadays, most Malaysian funerals seem to have Religious connections, and your video kind ratify my observation.
Ooops, typo; “Your video,,,,”
An important topic which many people sweep under the carpet. You are honest and direct in this discussion. The tone and demeanor are perfect until kitty cat, Earl Grey, bounced into the picture. Then, we are reminded to “carpe diem.”
My body will be donated to science in the U.S. It is written on my driver’s license.
Once the medical students are finished with the cadaver, it will be cremated. The ashes will be returned to the family. At that point, it will be scattered on the trails at a park that I often walk.
Meanwhile, “la chiam.”
Wonderful ☺️
Topic handled well!!
Thanks
excellent and kind and interesting
Just watch your video with Max Chernov. Brilliant topic!
Thank you 🙏
😢 it really is a sad topic. Especially when I experienced it with my dad. But thank God he did it, everything went smoothly after he's gone.
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I was almost killed in Japan, after the accident I really thought about this. I moved back to Australia, close to my parents who are getting older too. 5 years later and ongoing health concerns, it was the best choice.
Very informative
Good. One must also keep the local procedures in mind. The local death certificate needs to be taken care of for any legal matters and is needed for the preparation of the "Consular Report of Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad" (if American) from the Embassy.
Yes, thanks 🙏
Yes, and regarding legal matters, make sure you inform to who ever that will be handling your case,if ask to give them a copy of that certificate please do not give the original ( make a copy ) because once that person give the original, next time if another legal matters arise, they too want to see the original.....that is when problems start,only show the original but give a copy of that certificate.
This is a very interesting video. I didn’t know that there are so many religions in Malaysia. I’m only aware of Christian funerals in US and it’s extremely expensive
done subscribed....like yo videos...keep continue doing videos
Thanks for the sub!
As sad as this topic goes but we agree that it’s an important matter Good Job 👍
Thank you for this video. Perhaps you could also look into nursing homes/long term care and their costs. These cost a bomb in the States-- USD1k/day in NYC! We have to be prepared should we get incapacitated because of strokes or dementia like Alzheimer's. Unfortunately quite a number of ppl are getting Alzheimer's here in the States.
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Hi Taylor , sharing a story..i have a girlfriend originally from Malaysia ...she migrated to Sydney many years ago with her husband and kids...she left behind her mum in KL and during Covid her mum passed away...she was well taken off in her last days by Catholic nuns in a hospice and she was so sad she couldn't fly home during Covid..the nuns made sure the funeral was live streamed so that she felt she was there with her mum...as she was an only child...
would be great if you could do a video on nursing homes options in Malaysia:)
you are doing a great job!
Thank you so much 😊
hope you so healthy boss
Hi Taylor. Yes, the subject you are talking about is very important to everyone. Muslims are often reminded that wise people are those who always remember death. I hope you can spend your precious days happily in Malaysia.
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Andrew,I have always wanted to ask those who decided to spend their remaining life in a place e.g..where you are,Malaysia...Do you ever miss the first snowflakes as winter sets in,the first sweet smell of Spring flowers and the autumn leaves ..
And of course,being a woman,I love putting my winter scarves and boots...I have been to different parts of Asia,love Kuala Lumpur to bits very welcoming people.. Do you find the hot weather all year round,tiring and most if all ,how do retirees like yourselves connect with other people.i.e socialise in a country that you are separated from friends and family.
Hope you can find time to answer my questions...
Thank you...
I don’t miss the seasons but a bit of cooler weather would be nice. I make most of my friends from my channel. I love it here! 🤗
Thanks for taking the time to reply Andrew.I have subscribed and have watched quite a few of your channel, interesting topics and informative. Yes,I can see that you are charming ,certainly have no trouble making friends.Good luck Andrew,I would love to go back to Malaysia again for a holiday,perhaps visit East Malaysia.
I have watched quite a few of youtube on Malaysia,the Malaysians actually are a bit fixated on food/eating? Not a bad thing except for your waistline!!😢
Death?...hoping to walk along with your contents for another 30 years more.😊😊😊
I hope so! ❤️
good topic that most everyone missed
Local Muslims have a monthly small fee you pay to the local mosque and they'll take care 100 percent of the funeral services and give monetary help to the family kinda like insurance.
Very nice
👍 Good video.
Thanks 👍
Love u-- cheers
sad, but needed topic
Oh my Love
Glad to hear, that you do not plan to go soon. ❤