How to Live in Malaysia (Part 2)

Mindful Muslimah Speaks

Self-improvement, Education

4.8 • 855 Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

I almost lost $2,000 before I even moved in.Not because I was careless, because nobody told me what I actually needed to know. The beautiful relocation videos? They didn't cover any of this.In Part 2 of my Malaysia series, I'm breaking down neighborhoods, apartments, contracts, and the building mistake that could ruin your comfort before you even unpack — all from a Muslim woman who is living this right now.Real numbers. Real mistakes. Real advice.📌 What's covered:How to pick the right neighborhood (and why it matters more than you think)How to find apartments without overpayingThe contract clause that almost cost me $1,500Why newer buildings are worth itExact monthly costs — every line item

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0:00.0	Moving to Malaysia, it's a complete scam.
0:02.3	It's not worth it.
0:03.7	Don't go.
0:04.2	None of them told me what I actually needed to know.
0:06.5	The information simply did not exist anywhere online.
0:10.4	And don't get me wrong, there are hundreds of videos about Malaysia.
0:13.1	And you know what?
0:15.4	Welcome to the Mindfulnessma Speaks podcast, a safe space to learn and grow into the best version of yourself that you're
0:20.9	always meant to be. I'm your host, mindful Muslim mom of five, big sister to the community and a
0:25.7	licensed educator with 25 plus years and supporting tens of thousands of Muslim women worldwide.
0:31.1	Now, I'm excited to share a ton of solutions to your problems on love, relationships, life
0:35.3	balance, reconnecting with the less dependent with the a
0:37.5	aella, getting back on track and more. So grab a cup of coffee and close out those tabs.
0:42.1	These next 20 to 30 minutes are all about you. Let's get started.
0:46.7	Moving to Malaysia, it's a complete scam. So many people are moving there, but they are romanticizing
0:51.7	at all. Like the people in Malaysia, they're not good. They're just trying to suck up to all the foreigners and take their money. And when you go there, but they are romanticizing it all. Like the people in Malaysia, they're not good. They're just
0:54.8	trying to suck up to all the foreigners and take their money. And when you go there, then they complain that you're there as a foreigner and they like, oh, they took my job. It's not worth it. Don't go. That is exactly what a sister told me before I headed to Malaysia. But here's the thing. I've also heard the opposite. I've also heard it was amazing. And so I didn't just take anyone's
1:12.4	advice. And I headed there myself the opposite. I've also heard it was amazing. And so I didn't just take
1:12.0	anyone's advice. And I headed there myself to see. You know what? Even though all my search was done, it was a bit hard, but that's normal. It's normal when you move to a new country to not know how to do everything and maybe lose money or time here or there. It's totally normal. And I have to say the attitude you bring to the situation
1:28.1	can make all the difference. Now for me, when I got here to Malaysia, I lost almost $2,000 before I moved
1:34.5	in. Now, it's not because it was careless. It's not because I didn't do my research. It's because
1:39.2	the information simply did not exist anywhere online on YouTube in a way that actually felt useful for me.
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