Malaysians Working in Singapore: The Price to Pay Ft.
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- čas přidán 15. 12. 2022
- Thinking of crossing the causeway to see what life is like in SINGAPORE?? Before you do that, listen in to this Malaysian who moved to Singapore at a very young age. Today we are joined by Wei Choon, also known as, the WOKE SALARYMAN, as he shares his experience as a Johorian, living in Singapore.
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Before you say "not another Singapore video again", this video has been a long time coming ok! And we love Singapore!
not another Singapore video again 😂
@@HoneyMoneySG anytime,as many Sg video as possible....feels upgraded,or superior in terms of standards....
always good to learn
Maybe you have many viewers from SG, however please don't say as if education in SG is more superior than MY. At least, this is vibe I have from this video.
We have more students successfully enroll to Cambridge/ Oxford and most if not all of them are educated in Malaysia.
Please be proud of who you are.
Why don't you have a video if you will send your kids to study in SG as early as elementary school. I love to have your thoughts on this.
@Vin Vin I am sure there will always be more Malaysian students to enroll into Cambridge or Oxford Universities based on your population which is at least 6 times (or more )of S'pore's. Among them , might also have students who already received their education in S'pore before joining the universities.
As a Singaporean, I admire Malaysians who come to work in Singapore, especially those crossing the customs daily. They are down-to-earth, patient and hardworking.. wish all of you success in life!
I don’t
You admire Malaysian leeches!
I admire Malaysian workers who work and live in Singapore.
jb friend hated sg..gave up being a pr not 2 pay cpf n forces 2 daily commute instead...all 'cse of high pay 2 support his family....no love lost
I’m also a JB kid who received most of my education in Singapore (since primary school). It was nostalgic to hear him talk about those long bus journeys between JB and SG. We used to wake up at 4am and on long days, we might only reach home at 9pm. Because of this experience, it made my siblings and I value our education more. I think it allowed me to gain a broader perspective regarding issues in Malaysia and Singapore. I appreciate the opportunities the English-medium education has given me. My parents are standard Malaysia grads (SJK(C) and then SMK) so English is their 4th language. I can say for sure that my English would not be as fluent now if not for the opportunity to study in Singapore.
Before people bash me for not knowing Malay, I would like to point out that my parents tried to teach me and my siblings Malay even though it was not a school subject in Singapore for ethnic Chinese. When I went to secondary school, I had the opportunity to study a third language. I could’ve chosen languages like Japanese, French or German, but I decided to choose Malay (much to the disbelief of my friends because they thought the other languages are more exotic). Yes, my Malay is not as good as other Malaysians, but I can still converse in it.
Wah this takes me back also. Thanks for sharing 🥲
I'm not that good with Malay and there was once this customs officer bullied me for it. He asked me a question in Malay and I couldn't understand him and he kept my passport and wouldn't let me pass until I started crying (I was 9 then). I do feel a lot of guilt about being a Malaysian who is not fluent in Malay but tbh I don't use it that much for my work and daily life.
@@Choonzord what an a*swipe ffs.
Does Singapore allow any nationality to be enrolled in their school? Is there special visa or some other qualifications required before children can be considered part of the Singapore education system?
@@cashmerehazel21 As long as you are legally residing in Singapore, the kids will have a chance of going into a govt school, albeit with a more disadvantages in terms of selection, and of course the costs involved.
@@slamdunke But it seems the group referred to here are those who travel daily from JB to Singapore. So their parents are likely not residents in SG. Hence I'm puzzled...
I have a lot of respect for Malaysians. I know of many who take the bus from Johor as early at 4 a.m. to attend school in Singapore. I feel for these Malaysian children and hope that Singaporeans, including teachers, would take good care of these children and their parents. What makes Singapore great is that people learn to care for one another regardless of their origin.
say THANK YOU ,,sg is educating marysia NEXT generation 2 be techo crats n b better humans
My father was from Kuala Lumpur. He studied, work and lived in Singapore for eighteen years between 1986 and 2004. He said Singapore was bearable when he was young. But when you get older, you will start to struggle. So he came back to Malaysia where life is much more laid back and relaxing.
Izinkan saya mengingatkan anda semua bahawa saya menyedari rakyat (yang kaya) Malaysia - serta Indonesia - yang mengeksploitasi (剝削) காசிவிஸ்வநாதன் “கா [/கே]” “bandar, bukan negara” சண்முகம் sebagai batu loncatan semata-mata untuk meneruskan (akhirnya) mendapatkan penduduk status di Australia (atau Kanada).
Kesedaran tentang pendidikan kebangsaan (NE) atau “pengetahuan asas” negara seseorang adalah tidak relevan & hanya “sejarah (歷史)”, iaitu sesuatu yang TERPAKSA dipelajari dalam sistem persekolahan selama beberapa tahun & kemudian BUANG sama seperti sampah secepat mungkin.
Walau bagaimanapun, perkhidmatan negara (NS) adalah penting kerana eksploitasi semua lelaki tempatan yang ditugaskan serta tertakluk kepada liabiliti pasukan simpanan sepanjang hayat tanpa mengira status sosioekonomi keluarga nuklear mereka atau berapa ramai anak lelaki yang di kandung ibu-bapa menjana “pembangunan ekonomi” & “berguna dari segi ekonomi” berbanding pendidikan kebangsaan (NE).
Wanita tempatan & warga asing - terutamanya penduduk tetap (PR) yang cerdik MUNAFIK - boleh bermain “pilih-&-campur” dengan Singapura, iaitu memilih apabila Singapura adalah sebuah negara atau bandar (raya global) apabila Singapura sesuai dengan keadaan individualistik mereka & berpegang pada diri sendiri kepentingan berpusat.
Sekurang-kurangnya pemegang pasport Ireland-merangkap-Kesatuan-Eropah boleh menjadikan kejahilan & buta huruf berfungsi untuk kelebihan tiga kali ganda mereka dilengkapi dengan konotasi pengganas romantis.
reverse the situation n sg is a nutcase..u honestly think malays will employ sporeans
Thanks for coming down and chatting y'all. Enjoyed it very much :)
thanks! wei choon was a great conversation with lotsa gems!!
I am a working mother of five children, born and raised in Singapore since birth until 25 years of age. Now I have resided in Malaysia for 25 years too, married to a Malaysian. Just sharing my thoughts as I have experienced life in both countries equally. The education system, the economic expenses also everything that involves in our basic needs will differ based on our race, social circle, lifestyle and place that we are living in such as big cities or village from states. Nevertheless, we should appreciate everything that we strived for and be grateful for what we are blessed.
"One of the greatest gifts they have given to me is the ability to let me go". Man imagine having that type of parents. I'm jealous.
Tbh, it doesn't really matter where you take your education. Its just that if you're in johor most of them think it's an opportunity to send their kids off to Singapore. Working style in Sg.. Nahhh, just a week in Sg. Im super bored. Got offered a position in bahrain and Melbourne.. Turn it down. I don't feel im missing out anything. Look, work is work. You're not there as a tourist. People just need to know there's a fine line between enjoying and making ends meet. For example, being a tourist in Japan is nice but working there is horrible. Work culture will be just the same. It really depends on the company or you're self employed.
agree
d grass is greener here.work n no play makes u a robot.dont miss out on ur young life.what is money if it doesnt make u human
@@thanksforyouruploads Calling someone "You must be a loser" .. then deleting their own comment because they realized how dumb they sound. At least have the guts to leave your comment as it is 🗿
Singapore has plenty to offer , if one is creative enough .... People love to blame all the external things but themselves
Totally agree..
Man his description of the daily trips everyday brings back memories. For me it only started after primary school since I did my primary in Malaysia.
Both my favorite creators from different countries in one frame! Looking forward to more collaborations between Mr Money TV & The Woke Salaryman. Keep up the insightful content!
Good info, sharing, true feelings and good outcome, your suffer and hard work pay off! excellent!!!👌👌👌
Good interview! Thanks for sharing
Eh nice to see you in here also Kelvin. Glad you enjoyed it man
I took the morning bus once to Singapore. I told myself, “never again”
ok lol
Like that he's honest, articulate and direct about his views.
I'm Malaysian and just sent my son to study in a Singapore University. I respect your parents and I'm glad of my child can think and appreciate thr parental sacrifice when they grow up. It's not an easy decision. But the future is not about the parent but about what's best for the child. Singaporeans, please do appreciate what you've been blessed with.
Izinkan saya mengingatkan anda semua bahawa saya menyedari rakyat (yang kaya) Malaysia - serta Indonesia - yang mengeksploitasi (剝削) காசிவிஸ்வநாதன் “கா [/கே]” “bandar, bukan negara” சண்முகம் sebagai batu loncatan semata-mata untuk meneruskan (akhirnya) mendapatkan penduduk status di Australia (atau Kanada).
Kesedaran tentang pendidikan kebangsaan (NE) atau “pengetahuan asas” negara seseorang adalah tidak relevan & hanya “sejarah (歷史)”, iaitu sesuatu yang TERPAKSA dipelajari dalam sistem persekolahan selama beberapa tahun & kemudian BUANG sama seperti sampah secepat mungkin.
Walau bagaimanapun, perkhidmatan negara (NS) adalah penting kerana eksploitasi semua lelaki tempatan yang ditugaskan serta tertakluk kepada liabiliti pasukan simpanan sepanjang hayat tanpa mengira status sosioekonomi keluarga nuklear mereka atau berapa ramai anak lelaki yang di kandung ibu-bapa menjana “pembangunan ekonomi” & “berguna dari segi ekonomi” berbanding pendidikan kebangsaan (NE).
Wanita tempatan & warga asing - terutamanya penduduk tetap (PR) yang cerdik MUNAFIK - boleh bermain “pilih-&-campur” dengan Singapura, iaitu memilih apabila Singapura adalah sebuah negara atau bandar (raya global) apabila Singapura sesuai dengan keadaan individualistik mereka & berpegang pada diri sendiri kepentingan berpusat.
Sekurang-kurangnya pemegang pasport Ireland-merangkap-Kesatuan-Eropah boleh menjadikan kejahilan & buta huruf berfungsi untuk kelebihan tiga kali ganda mereka dilengkapi dengan konotasi pengganas romantis.
Nice video! Love the content.
Thanks for invaluable contributions from Malaysian 💪🥰💕🎄 hormat 🇸🇬💕🇲🇾
What an interesting interview, I wished it was much longer
I wish someone could compile data on those children travelling to sg school daily from 4am to 9pm from age 7. What are their income range and how successful are they. The data can be use for today's parents on deciding whether to make their children endure the hardship just to have a better future.
good idea...
The loose data is there, in the immigration archives as nothing is thrown away.
Curious about their mental health too
Yeah it'd be good to have the data. Even then, success is highly dependent on a lot of factors including the talent and the personality of the kid. I still wouldn't put my kids through this kind of struggle. Not worth it imho
Agree, nowhere is perfect but home is always the best! Having worked in UK for a year now made me cherish my beautiful home country even more. My Malaysia, my home!
Go back as often as you can. Stay in touch. Take it from me. The Chinese have a saying "Turn your head back, and there is the shore". A time may come when you may want to go home. Or have to go home. Many people go off to make enough money. I know several Singaporeans who went away, and when they went "home" to retire, they chose to live in Johore.
Malaysian school children crossing the Causeway in the yellow Bas Sekolah daily to attend schools along Woodlands/Bukit Timah started in the 70s.
Very true and fair level-headed description, Wei Choon. Unfortunately, probably a victim of our own success, many Singaporeans take for granted what we have.
It’s good your parents sent you to sg for education, a far sighted thinking, 👍 it’s just that MY education a bit lag behind, need to play catch up but in the end it really depends on individual
education is malaysia could be so vastly different.. I used to work in wine industry in KL, one day some mum bump into each other and they talked about their kids school, their kids riding horse and play polo and golf ( i could glimpse in their kids school life ), and some kids study in chinese primary and gain scholarship from big corps to lock them up.. and groom them to bcm CIO,CEO,COO since 19 years old. There are those stop at 15 and work with family business and maintain 100 years old heritage and try to export to overseas, expand the business to next level..Malaysia is huge with various background and outlet, Subang kids, PJ Kids, Penang kids, might be different a little the way they walk, they eat and talk.. the upcoming Kota Kemuning kids I could see 2nd generations of Shah Alam, Subang peeps cucu .. Johor ppl I nvr explore, I assume since Singapore is safest bet for their kids, why not... singapore only source of asset is the people..malaysia got other options and outlet ... so could not like compare as that.. but like my family average, Im a freaking average, there opportunity just study in singapore - just grab it ...its still the safest bet.. but Im not from johor and its a hassle to away from my whole family and reside in johor for singapore education.. its a crazy ass hassle..
How about interviewing some Malaysians who went through Malaysian education and ended up working in SG. Do they feel they are less intelligent or less knowledgeable than their SG colleagues?
Not really tho. Like when it comes to work, whether you graduate in Singapore or Malaysia, I somehow feel is the same. Your experience matters. Malaysians go there to work of course they know it is going to be hard, so they’ll take all the challenges sometimes those Singaporeans not willing to do. And most of my Singapore colleagues agreed that, Malaysian workers work harder and has that accountability and is efficient in their work they do compare to Singaporeans. Not I say ah, My Singapore colleagues said that. Don’t bash me hahaha.
@@racheljgraphix8827 The standard of English between Singaporean and Malaysian graduates are VERY obvious.
@@loxc good or bad?
You'd be surprised how many Malaysians are holding senior positions there. I'm not just saying the ones that worked there from the begining but those who were transferred there from Malaysia to run things.
i went through both the SG and Msia education system. I dont feel more or less intelligent than my SG counterparts.
I bet at least 90% of the Malaysians who work in Singapore were schooled in MY and not SG. So I don't think there's any disadvantage in being educated in MY. In fact, those who were, probably speak more languages than those schooled in SG.
THIS ^
Totally agree with you on the multilingualism part. That's a blessedness being educated in Malaysia. As mentioned, no country is perfect, so there will be things that leave a bit to be desired, plus not every Malaysian can travel to and fro from Malaysia to Singapore and vice versa, it's only people living in JB. Being someone who lives in Selangor-KL, we're pretty much stuck here unless we move to Singapore completely.
@@maximilianisaaclee2936 I mean is it really that impt to study Malay? And in Singapore most people are bilingual anyway, it's actually in our curriculum.
@@thespacejedi regionally important language. Especially if you work in construction company or logistics for any manufacturing company. Most of the time gonna be dealing with malaysians.
@@luqmanalif2758 Just wondering, have you studied Chinese? It's an intercontinental-ly important language. Not saying that you should learn it, but similar logic in you asking us to learn Malay because it's so important.
I worked part time in Singapore after my A levels, stayed with my cousins and fell in love with many things there, like cleanliness, food, security, social activities, equal opportunities, TV programmes, etc etc. Wanted to continue my studies & career over there and even paid a deposit to a learning institution for IT courses. But in the end, discovered that it’s cheaper to do & enjoy almost the same thing in Malaysia. So I returned to KL. Honestly now I am still wondering what will my life be like if I choose to study and stay in Singapore. 🤔🤔
For me, everything has its time and place. U studied in KL, maybe married someone and move there, or work there. Work anywhere. As long you take the chance to be out of the place you grew up in, or spend the most time in, or born in. In Bahasa " jauh perjalanan luas pemandangan"
giler la..bila fikir kita teruk, ada lagi teruk tahap pengorbanan memajukan diri..right, self investment.. parents know the best for their children..even i'm malay, not only i can see it..i come from that path too..congrats already put urself high in Spore
6:03 - don't rush into buying a car in Singapore. Spending over 100K $$$ in 10 years for a car is totally not worth it unless you really earn a lot.
Appreciate it if you upload video on Frugal Living tips and hacks, Malaysian style in view of upcoming economic challenges in 2023..Tq.
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lets admit, we all hate work more for less. We like work less for more like IT, Software Engineering etc ..............or even better more for more like gig worker & lone farmer. We hate doing chores like factory workers, trashman, FnB.... Thats why foreigners takes place because of currency which is more for more situation. When financial crisis hits, people in Malaysia with the lowest pay leave their passion because passion sometimes doesnt equals to reward and try to work in SG or any 1st world country to make better living. Now 4 of my friends working in SG, some abandon their low pay engineering job to work as operator in SG.
Which in result of worker shortages, now i see employer starts to argue. Money talks
I came from a Chinese family that holds similar values - to let go of the kid early so that he/she becomes independent. It might end up well for people like the interviewee, and they actually appreciate how their parents put them through hardships to grow. But if I had a choice, I would not let my child go through all these challenges. Maybe that is why I never fit in with the rest of my family because they want excellence but I want a balance between achievement and enjoying life slowly.
Edit to add: Please make sure that your kids get enough sleep. Waking up at 4am is almost like child abuse in the name of ??? Sacrificing for a better future??? I work early morning shifts and as an adult I can acutely feel the impact of a weird sleep cycle and sleep deprivation.
my mum is malaysian and she instil in us this mantra.. we have to work hard because we are not rich.. even though my siblings we are not doctors lawyers but we are doing alrite.. if we have stayed in malaysia, i don't think we would be comfortable, not rich, but ok. yes, we stayed in hdb but that is also ok.. yes, we are not bless with wonderful nature of mountains n beautiful beaches.. but that is also ok.. so i am happy to be in singapore.
As a Singaporean parent, i admire and respect such decision on letting their kids to study in SG. Any parent would be anxious as hell to watch their kid leaving the house before 5am and not seeing them till 9pm. There is a whole different level of anxiety that only parents can relate to. Anyway great content as usual.
In my opinion, it just depends what you value in life. If it’s a strong career, then all the sacrifices you make in life will be worth it. But most people make the sacrifices without knowing what they actually want or value, just follow what other people chase after. Know yourself first.
Nah, you only lived once. Get a remote job and live as a digital nomad in bali
😬There are actually some Singaporeans who rented out their property in Singapore, bought/rented on in JB, and commute to Singapore for school/work every morning too.😬
Is it you?😂😂
@@mohdkhusainy9672 I think not worth the trouble but SGD3000 from Singapore rental and RM1500 to rent a condo in JB is attractive. However, groceries are also cheaper across the causeway, so it's still worth it to some.
Just wondered why other ppl can keep long hair and I'm always being force to keep in short with full stick out ear ???
Focus in on emotional intelligence rather than academic excellence.academic excellence change with time but emotional intelligence is constant!!
I had the same experience as Wei Choon and totally agree with him. Only difference is that I started in the 70s and met and sat next to a young Eric Moo on a 170 bus once.
Woah this is quite a while back. Im also very very very familiar with 170! Didn't know it has such an extensive legacy hahaa
I was born in singapore and grew up there until i turned 14 (right before MCO). my parents moved us to east malaysia where we live now, and i feel like i've lost some opportunity. i still find it hard to adjust to the vastly different lifestyle, but are there any tips you could give for my future? i cant find much help anywhere else because i think this is a rare case scenario...
What kind of opportunity are you talking about? It takes time to adjust i guess.
BM is not that hard to learn. Granted it takes practice and friends but over time you will get used to it. I believed you are not even 18 yet. To talk about disappointment is a tad too early. most people dont even know what they are good at until they are in their 40s if ever. You can come back to Singapore later or try KL as well. The lifestyle is the almost the same. Wish you the best
@@fabianmok2206 thank you !!
which part of east malaysia are you? always think that in every challenges comes a greater opportunity.
@@po1ariser it is rare but it is also not uncommon. I suggest that you speak to your parents or family, else a school counselor. I studied in Malaysia and UK but the worst culture shock I have was when I moved from a Chinese Primary School to a English Private Secondary School. My parents couldn't figure why I didn't fit in despite having a very good command of English. But I discovered (for myself) that by speaking to a school counselor, it helped me understand that what I felt, whilst is real, it could've been easier with more coaching.
Haha thanks to the title, otherwise I thought he is a Singaporean. To trade family relationship for better education, that’s a thing I will not do. A seven years old should be watching cartoon, running around and spending time with parents. 4am getting ready for school and stuck in traffic at such young age, I guess he spent most childhood at the causeway bridge.
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I wish to go over to malaysia, build a business there and be a malaysian. Over there so many greeneries, so many places to go, so many cultures to absorb. Why come here to singapore, for money yes, other than that, other countries definitely offer so much more
To each his own...
Malaysians working in singapore because of the currency rate as of $1,000 can get Rm3,280. So right now who is more rich...malaysians or singaporeans???
JB kid here. Msian school bus companies: Superman & Mickey Mouse, I was Team Superman. My 1st day at school i cried while the Spore national anthem was played at the morning assembly - i thought my family had betrayed Msia and sent me to Singapore to be a Traitor. LOLLLL
Yes I was superman also hahahah I went to riverside secondary and siling primary. I also cried on my first day hahahaha
I was Mickey mouse. Also Mickey mouse had the only air-conditioned bus during my time 🤣🤣🤣
i’m learning something new!! superman n mickey mouse
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The guy gave an honest take of working in Singapore and the future relationship with his parents
He's justifying having a career at the expense of missing a significant portion of his childhood.
At some point he might wake up and realize he spent his entire life trying to earn the freedom that passed him by.
It's a little depressing, tbh.
I work 70+ hours a week on my own business and couldn't imaging justifying a childhood without my parents like that.
Everything he said about his parents made it sound like they were consistently pushing him off.
Growing up outside Singapore, it is hard to understand the way Singaporeans put work above everything else
This may be true. I don't think this is the case but who knows what trauma could be buried deep inside.
Reflecting right now I think I'm fully cognizant of the stuff I wish I had and appreciative of the stuff I do have.
I don't know if a perfect childhood is a realistic expectation tbh. Maybe cuz I didn't have one and you did. If that's the case I'm glad you had a good fulfilling childhood that you are grateful for 😁
@@Hope12Grace90 it is precisely our work ethic that put us above all other SEA countries against all odds, considering where we started
@@thespacejedi you're also conflating having no work-life balance for having a strong work ethic.
Singaporeans are myopically attached to work for work's sake.
@@firerabbit2659 are you Singaporean? I am one and I really beg to differ, in fact I'm typing this while on a long trip to Japan and I haven't replied to any email once :)
Ermmm...$500 would affect his financial situation / taking risk for business somehow doesn't sound that rosy.
My SIL told me you can pay a person to drive you back Malaysia no need to own a car
The charge is by trip
The bad sinde of letting ur kids go off early is that when you are old they won't be there and they won't help you just like what this man says. The plus point of Malaysians. Is we never allow our old parents to work after 50 to 55 yrs of age .... And we all chip in monthly for them wherever we are in this world
90% of Malaysians who work in Singapore were schooled in Malaysia instead. Singapore hired more malaysian FT’s than any other nationalities.
But, they earn a lot lesser than their Singaporean counterparts. Plus... hiring MY is more convenient than other FT from other country as their permit is cheaper!
Of coz their own people too weak, anything also don’t want to do. Want money but don’t want work. That kind of attitude with stupid employer wanna hire their own people if it’s not government with the policy 😂
Aside from getting home to MY daily, you basically was raised in SG. My question is why not just settle in SG as citizen ? because to subject your kid(s) to this non- existing childhood by travelling back and forth is cruel. And it is confusing for the poor kid, which country should s/he be loyal to?
“Which country should he be loyal to?”
What?? What a superficial question. How can you question someone’s loyalty to the country just because they were educated overseas? And just in case you are unaware, JB kids travelling to study in Singapore is not a new thing, nor is this an isolated incident. This has been happening since the 70s.
@@skittleyrealm2795 My point is he is doing well, why not just settle down there la ? I know most of ppl in JB think it is normal to send kids alone back and forth, it is not.
Adults going back and forth is not the same.
@@krisztinafoo27 I mean, ultimately it is his choice right? He may have his reasons. JB kids travelling to study in Singapore are already used to the commute and take it as a regular part of their day.
I would like to give context. It is a common sight now that our generation, the rise of 3rd culture kids will be a norm. Can always go read up.
Each of us will become a global citizen, it will be common sight where accepting the cultures that we feel attached to becomes the norm. But I agree that he need not subject his kid(s) to such childhood "trauma" when he's already based in Singapore.
I don't have kids yet but when/if I do they will probably just stay here and study here la tbh. We live very close to a good school and while I am honestly grateful for the experience of travelling to and fro everyday; I probably won't go out of my way to subject my kid/s to that just to build character even though I said that in the video hahaha.
Easy to say before I actually have kids ma right? 🤣
I have considered becoming SG citizen but I haven't because most of my immediate family still in msia and I would like to have the option to buy property in msia if I ever want to.
I'm not naturally v patriotic as a person so I may come off quite mercenerial. I tend to look at objective factors and benefits/problems and decide accordingly.
I would rather send my kids to USA or UK and constantly travel and visit Malaysia and Singapore, maybe spend summer time there.
You have more money, you have more choices,.....
As a Sabahan who is still looking to land a job at Singapore even tho get stereotype by the past problems tht my ethnic caused which is understandable and by right for the Singapore government to do so to protect the country..its quite sad that im unnable to persue job there due to other people problems and me being affected by it
All the best in ur job search!
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with so much money invested into education in Malaysia, I would say the saddest part is there're many bright students studying outdated or useless stuffs, studying the right stuffs with no local demand. I guess you can't just throw resources at a problem hoping it gets resolved, one needs good strategy, change management, execution, accountability, blah blah.
I disagree with the education part. Most of us are educated in Malaysia and a lot of them excels in abroad; be it working or studying.
In contrast, am not sure if he can even speak mly (if he is still a Malaysian). If not, that is ashamed.
I worked in SG for many years. My personal observations are; generally they are good in compliance (with SOP on hand as their guide). However, if they are given a blank paper; they may not even know where to start. Of course am not implying all of them but generally...
Give a Malaysian a blank piece of paper and they will just lepak... Of course I am not implying all of them but generally...
@@thespacejedi I agree with you too. If they don't lepak much , Malaysia today would be more competitive globally
@@vinvin5238 Ya, not that Malaysians are less capable, but work ethic is important (if we want to be more competitive)
Why could Singapore made a good and safe and easier environment for school buses to enter Singapore from Malaysia? They have so much money to build indoor waterfall but can't do anything for the foreigners that want to help build Singapore.
wow...u mean,he traveled back n forth fr msia to sg everyday for school?
Honestly i thought he was sent to a boarding school in Singapore and never returned to Malaysia after the age of 7. I was so confused
Yes every week day and that is normal for a kid living in Johor, the Malaysian state nearest to Singapore. Lots of working people also do that daily travel too but with Taxi 🚕
Yup. I had schoolmates who commuted JB-SG way back in 70s in yellow Bas Sekolah. The school bus would run 2 shifts for the morning & afternoon school sessions.
Quite normal. I was one of them during the mid 90s. It was a whole lot easier then and even though traffic was bad, it isn't as bad as it is now. Honestly a lot of us got used to it and was just part and parcel of our daily lives
Yes I travelled every school day from 7-16 years old haha
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SG is not for salary men; it is more friendly to businessmen.
Actually no. Malaysia has better protection for worker/salarymen compared to Singapore.
It actually blows my mind how so many people in the comments think that there isn't ONE school in Malaysia that would teach your children good and you would need to spend all your money to send your kid to SG to study.
Context: I studied at a higher prestige kebangsaan school.
There are kebangsaan schools that are separated by prestige as well. ( higher it is harder to get in ) you gotta grind from a young age to get in for a better education. You can still learn good English, Sciences, Mandarin etc. in these schools.
If for some reason you despise the public school system, thats fair enough, send your child to a private school here! so many of them nowadays with internationally recognized standards. Why not study in Malaysia? scared of the bad influence? too bad everywhere they go in the world there's gonna be bad influences huh? you just gotta raise them right, end of the day they come back home to you. Besides, why do you care about primary/ secondary education? are you going to send your kid to study at Yale/Harvard? can you afford it? when they come back, are they going to be paid a higher salary than their peers? Im sorry the answer is no. Thats the sad reality.
Your child is better off studying at in the Malaysian public school system, go to a private uni, doing a professional course with a partnering uni overseas, and if u can afford it, transfer there for the last or last 2 years, find a job there and stay there after graduation. Ive seen this work many of times with my peers whos parents have the money to send their kids to study for their degree overseas. So instead of blowing your budget on primary education. Save it for their degree.
I rest my case.
Malaysia implemented quota system depending on your race!
@@pizizhangsg1319 I'm non malay btw
@@pizizhangsg1319 also if you think that in SG the system isn't racist you're kidding yourself. Don't be the "grass is always greener on the other side" person. They even have NS biases where they give taxing NS's to other races. This is just from word of mouth many family members and friends there. Feel free to do your own research and form your own opinion.
@@GoatofGods Seems your "research" is based on your personal bias. National Service Vocation postings are dependent upon medical fitness (Physical Employment Standard-PES), education level, and general performance during the 3 months of basic military training. It's meritocracy at its best. On the issue of your claim on racism, the system isn't but some citizens are, and appropriate actions are taken if they cross the line, unlike some countries where racism is enshrined in its constitution. Over here we hold dear to our National Pledge "Regardless of Race, Language or Religion".
@@caiwutian2493 ik about your fit intake and unfit intake. Those have nothing to do with my statement. Do you really think theres an unbiased program running on some server without race being a parameter placing individuals to each NS? I think if you go in you can clearly see a racial majority in each of them. As much as i want to have my views changed, its the unfortunate truth.
dude looks like Asian Adam Driver
May be tough to be his kid… hehe…
didnt know u are so early to videos like this
Weak
Why leh
Singapore universities are top 20 in the world whereas Malaysia universities are in the top 200.
NUS is ranked 8th best in the world in 2023, to be precise.
there comes a day when sg don't need marysians 2 work here...like hong kong... the long Q at the causeway will disappear,,,,,jb will revert 2 a smalll town....satisfied now !!!!!!!
Next episode can we have perspective from Singaporean working in Malaysia?
YESSS would love to hear that!
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So you Malaysians have benefited from Singapore, in terms of national security that brings strong S$ n employability.
This is also why Singaporean, as I feel ~ your group of Malaysians has “piggy back” enjoyed the benefits of Singapore social/economics without contributions. We, Singaporeans have to serve 2 years NS(putting on hold of university) and then another 10 years reservist(annual re-training NS for 3-4 weeks) disrupting work/social/family) to ensure national security for a peaceful n ever ready Army against any threats. As you said, if Singaporeans don’t work hard or harder than you guys(as above obligations that you do not have); there is always a substitute from Malaysia,Philippines,Indonesia etc.
Also, as you said ~ u can balik kampong n retire easy because S$1-RM3. So, you literally took the benefit of Singapore n spend it on Malaysia.
I know I may sounded as “sour” but aren’t these facts n realities??? I would appreciate an alternative perspective if u have a more constructive approach.
If you think Singapore is safe because of NS and a tiny military you're smoking too many drugs.
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Is that why the rest of ASEAN has also been safe since the 90's?
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Singapore benefited as much from Malaysia as any other country in world.
FYI: I'm not Malaysian, I just live here so I see it first hand.
so.... your point is? you literally just stated what he said in the video minus the NS part which is irrelevant because from my knowledge during NS you get paid allowance which is enough for the monthly "living cost" in SG ( approx 1k SGD ) with abundance of public transport services, and the ability of commute to places even by foot if you wish given the size of your island. I dont see this as an issue. You're literally being paid to go and get fit. If anything its free personal training. At this point im just forcing my opinion, but yeah you're right these facts. But Malaysians aren't "piggy back"-ing on SG by any means. If we were, wheres the end goal? its literally just abuse, I mean look at the man in the video, he's lost his mind. Admit it or not, the guys gone off in his head. He's got no sense of quality of life.
SG is no place to live imo, ya'll got convenience and other things to compensate but really, in your heads, you know its hell, thats why you rent cars and come to JB every weekend and are wiling to sit in the jam bumper to bumper not letting anyone cut infront of you with a grumpy face on when going back. Thats just your "kiasu" Singaporean mentality you grew with innit?. Be rich all you want, but remember what good is money when you got neighbours at 20 buying cars and houses across the border whilst you're waiting for your wife to get pregnant so you can get a HDB and for you to afford a lifestyle rich enough to afford the baby let alone a car.
Sorry bruh, this is just facts and reality innit? someone had to say it :/ ( There are pros and cons to everything, but money is just paper. Either way, love SG too as a place to visit. )
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You are an ignorant ~ totally stupid.
Singapore’s annual military budget 3x the size of Malaysia’s. Singapore can invest more and become one of the most technologically advanced militaries in the region because it is economically capable of funding such endeavours. Whatever Singapore had in its arsenal is enough to make the Malaysians drool.
The Singapore Army has enough budget and capability to move a combined arms brigade-sized force several thousand kilometers to conduct its annual Exercise Wallaby, and also conducts training in far flung places like India and New Zealand.
Meanwhile the RSAF has the manpower and budget to maintain slightly less than 100 front line aircraft across Singapore, USA, Australia, and France, and the Peace Carvin detachment has won ‘best mantained unit’ several times at Exercise Red Flag. These alone should speak to there being quite a large difference between the Singapore and Malaysia in maintaining their combat readiness.
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I mentioned NS, because Singaporean male has to put everything on-hold and conscript to NS; enabling national n social security for progress n economic stability.
Quality of life ~ it is Singapore. Singapore has more Lamborghini/Ferrari than Malaysia. There is hardly any Proton driving around in Singapore. Singapore has more of Michelin star standard restaurants than Malaysia. There is Waku Ghin Japanese restaurant ~ as a standard(as part of promotion) for Valentine is a minimum of S$800.00 for a couple.
As for cheap thrill seekers and cheap food wanderers ~ JB offers the alternative. When the border was closed, JB biz collapsed, Johoreans were lobbying for return of Singaporeans’ biz. You, Malaysian are the ungrateful lot.
Malaysia as the place to live ~ ludicrous; only for the unfortunates and lesser of’s.
You have pollution of Sungai Kim Kim that causes 21 persons to be
warded at the hospital with some being admitted into the emergency unit and intensive care unit (ICU).
Latest ~ Landslide off Genting: Campsite operating without licence; death toll rises to 16.
Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the campsite, was illegally operating without the license.
He said the site operators had obtained permission for only farming organic vegetable crops. No approval for camping activities was given by the local authorities.
However, the authorities believe that they began operating the campsite illegally in 2020.
So Bro, don’t get cynical and starting this trash-talking about “whilst you're waiting for your wife to get pregnant and for you to afford a lifestyle rich enough to afford the baby let alone a car.” The average Singaporean is better educated n financially than your average Malaysian.
I m asking for constructive differing perspectives and not your captioned “trash talking”. Bye ✌️
I don't think we piggy back as a Malaysian. Singapore needs human capital for it be where it is today. There is a demand for human capital and Malaysia happens to provide them because their are neighboring countries. It is not that Singaporeans don't work hard, in fact you all are very competitive but Malaysian just need to work harder to survive in Singapore. Singaporean has law to ensure their employement in a certain way but Malaysian need to wrestle with the rest of foreigners for the limited spot. If Malaysian given a choice, no one would like to work in another country just for the sake of living. In many areas, Malaysia is lacking behind Singapore. It is because of this reasons that you have Malaysian coming in to work and be part of Singapore human capital
Though it's admirable, I generally disagree with sending kids to Singapore just for the sake of better primary and/or secondary education.
ONE, you will be a freaking banana, not only that you can't even speak Bahasa Melayu despite possessing blue IC. This is an extremely critical aspect you must consider. Are you truly okay with your kid only being monolingual compared to the normal Malaysians that at least know 3 languages? There are MANY disadvantages regarding this and once they become adults ady, it'll be much harder for them to adapt to new languages compared to IF they learned since young. What if you, the parent, fell ill and your kid has to come back? His inability to communicate in BM will make him encounter MANY obstacles which I'll leave it to you to imagine. Example i can give is Inability to settle documents leftover by your parent that WILL be in malay. ALSO, relatives would definitely prefer to speak in their mother tongue. If you cant communicate with them in critical times, it would be EXTREMELY awkward and disadvantageous.
Also, it's time to stop glorifying Singapore's education. Is Malaysia's education really that bad? I, including many other Gen Z peers of mine, successfully enrolled into good universities overseas despite being SPM finishers. So long as you, the parent, train your kids well to learn how to self-study efficiently or get them good extra tuition, it's impossible for them to not excel academically. If they do fail to excel, the problem is not them, it's YOU, the parent. Even in the aspect of career seeking, Singapore and many other countries would still consider hiring you PROVIDED THAT you had a good portfolio of projects, skills, and maybe education background (which is becoming less important in recent times). Nowadays, emphasis are more on how others apply critical thinking and how willing they are to absorb new knowledge. NOT what primary/secondary schools that they attended.
Lastly something the guy mentioned in the video, you will lose PRECIOUS time with your child. YOUR KID WILL ONLY BE A CHILD ONCE IN THEIR WHOLE LIFE. You're literally living a life where parents only live through when their child are adults and must leave their parents' side to work out of town. WHY PUT YOURSELF INTO SUFFERING WHEN THEY'RE STILL IN CHILDHOOD? THINK!
That’s true tho. Honestly if you come here you will see the youngsters here all bad mannered and entitled af. All like strawberry like that little bit then complain here complain there. Job abit tougher then don’t want to do but complain foreign talents steal their job. Eat shit lah
I feel so annoyed when I see ppl like this who get educated and groomed in Sg and yet claim they are malaysians. Other than that passport u're holding, I don't see how you are qualified to be an interviewee for this. There's also this stereotypical thing with malaysians to live in Sg or converted to Sg citizenships that Sg is inherently better in every way whenever u ask them. IE this guy insinuating that Malaysian education is less employable and not as good that you'd rather waste your kids time travelling to and fro just for a primary education level.
This interview is a bit weird in my opinion. He contradicts himself in every sentence he says. This guy should be a politician, because only politicians know how to not make any sense while still sounding smart.
Not sure why you think someone else having an opinion is 'being smart'? And at which part did he ever sound snobbish and contradictory to you? Sorry Im just curious
Actually, I understand what he's trying to say. Given more airtime he may have explained those contradictions but he kinda just brush the surface as this is more of a brief video. Any longer audience would lose interest to watch. But I somehow understood what he's trying to say. Sometimes, letting go of someone under your watch reaps more benefit than holding him like a golden egg. It was his parents action of letting him off to study in SG by crossing the causeway daily that made him stronger, accruing higher mental endurance due to independence at such a young age which as we know, made him a successful person today. And for a fact that his parents retire well without expecting Allowance from their kids also display his parents' resilience and far-sightedness.
I also feel the irony of what he feels and does
Hahaha I thought I was the only one feeling he is not entirely feeling the benefits 4am - 9pm journey.
Malays won't get it.
What a BS thinking..from those who worship money and thinking that money is all it is
Life more than money is quality life
Please why always Singapore, so many other countries you can go Thailand, Vietnam, etc
When Singapore is just a bridge away and you suggest go Thailand and Vietnam, did you even watch and understand the video ah? some peoples logic is just mind-blowing
The quality of education is different. Would he be as employable if he crossed the other side to South Thailand for school? What is the level of quality of education in Thailand vs Malaysia vs Singapore. Take note, education in Singapore is globally recognised as one of the best, if not, Asia's best.
@@JohnDoeTheFirst and yet he was complaining about traveling at 7am and his only comfort is that some others suffering just like him.
@@endi4654 a very important factor - language. it is easier to move to Singapore to study because he would at least some basic level of English. plus he might know mandarin.
Bcos SG considered 1st world country and reputation is good in the world.
Time to change for SG.
You mean let Singaporeans kids cross the border and study,and also go there find jobs when they turn into adults?
That not true is your self that makeit not because u study Singapore
As a Malaysian, we gotta stop glorifying Singapore and its exchange rate, take the road less travelled, migrate and work in Bangkok, Thailand. The coolest city in SEA bar none.
Educating in Malaysia not contributing to the society meh?
Brain drain
This guy is very stressed out. TALKING ABOUT HEAVEN BUT EXPERIENCING HELL
The only think i disagree with him is the education part. i mean it is not like you are studying in NUS. it is just primary/secondary schooll. and i am certain vast majority of malaysians who are working in singapore took SPM. heck even, a degree from Malaysia
U are a very responsible and mature guy who think very positively. U have lived your life well with great supportive parents. 🫡