Nostalgia (can I say that already after nearly a decade away) when I read about this living in Malaysia, that reminds me so much of my life back when I was living in good old PJ. At one point, I even ditched the car. I agree that we can live comfortably as a middle-income earner in Malaysia. It's all about lifestyle choices. Now I cook because there is not much out there to tempt me, unlike in Malaysia :)
For real, my main problem in Malaysia is I have to decide what NOT to eat every day. Each day I'm tempted to eat beyond what my waistline needs. (It's already beyond the 'acceptable' limit to begin with!
I think you've got a great country. Where else can you get a three bedroom flat for $400 (a month, I'm assuming)? You can't do that in the shining city on the hill. My four bedroom house is $1400 a month. You have a paid off property that you rent out and that rent meets your needs. That doesn't happen here. You have a fully paid off car that you don't use and you can walk where you need to get.
It sounds like paradise to me. I work 60 hours a week, plus, and there are times when we don't have enough to make it to the next paycheck. Everything is so expensive in this shining city.
Bill O'Reilly is a washed up hack. I think I'd enjoy living like you do.
Especially that little rice place that feeds you for three days for $1 a meal.
I actually calculated wrongly. My apartment is actually $300 per month, not $400 ;D. But, seriously, we have to take into account how much Malaysians earn per month. As the average Malaysian wage is about RM3500 to RM4000, accommodation of RM1200 per month, is about 40% of their salary. However, for a small family with the couple both earning wages, it's pretty doable, as long as they don't crazy and live beyond their means.
I honestly don't believe he believes what he's saying. (Well, if he's that stupid God help us all.) He's just pandering to his audience, which makes him the worst kind of 'journalist'.
I think older gens of Americans have to believe this stuff (his audience is 60+) otherwise the myths their generation believed about exceptionalism fall apart. Most older people I meet are shocked that I feel better about healthcare abroad than in the US
It's okay if they want to continue believing this, to be honest. Like I said, Malaysians prefer Malaysia to be underrated and below the radar, and let Singapore take all the gleam lol. I have a sympathy for folks who believe these things - it's the only belief that makes them feel better, so let them have the illusion, I guess.
Yum!
Nostalgia (can I say that already after nearly a decade away) when I read about this living in Malaysia, that reminds me so much of my life back when I was living in good old PJ. At one point, I even ditched the car. I agree that we can live comfortably as a middle-income earner in Malaysia. It's all about lifestyle choices. Now I cook because there is not much out there to tempt me, unlike in Malaysia :)
For real, my main problem in Malaysia is I have to decide what NOT to eat every day. Each day I'm tempted to eat beyond what my waistline needs. (It's already beyond the 'acceptable' limit to begin with!
To woe is good food 😂
I think you've got a great country. Where else can you get a three bedroom flat for $400 (a month, I'm assuming)? You can't do that in the shining city on the hill. My four bedroom house is $1400 a month. You have a paid off property that you rent out and that rent meets your needs. That doesn't happen here. You have a fully paid off car that you don't use and you can walk where you need to get.
It sounds like paradise to me. I work 60 hours a week, plus, and there are times when we don't have enough to make it to the next paycheck. Everything is so expensive in this shining city.
Bill O'Reilly is a washed up hack. I think I'd enjoy living like you do.
Especially that little rice place that feeds you for three days for $1 a meal.
I actually calculated wrongly. My apartment is actually $300 per month, not $400 ;D. But, seriously, we have to take into account how much Malaysians earn per month. As the average Malaysian wage is about RM3500 to RM4000, accommodation of RM1200 per month, is about 40% of their salary. However, for a small family with the couple both earning wages, it's pretty doable, as long as they don't crazy and live beyond their means.
I know. He’s ridiculous.
I honestly don't believe he believes what he's saying. (Well, if he's that stupid God help us all.) He's just pandering to his audience, which makes him the worst kind of 'journalist'.
Ha, I immediately thought of the very long menus at mamaks—and how "kurang pedas" is still too spicy for some!
Also, I'd call O'Reilly a commentator... a filthy-mouthed one, if you've seen that outtake video from when he hosted Inside Edition.
I think older gens of Americans have to believe this stuff (his audience is 60+) otherwise the myths their generation believed about exceptionalism fall apart. Most older people I meet are shocked that I feel better about healthcare abroad than in the US
It's okay if they want to continue believing this, to be honest. Like I said, Malaysians prefer Malaysia to be underrated and below the radar, and let Singapore take all the gleam lol. I have a sympathy for folks who believe these things - it's the only belief that makes them feel better, so let them have the illusion, I guess.