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Even though Malaysians usually express admiration for the way S'pore is so efficiently run by our Govt, most of them prefer the slower pace of life, open spaces and their own culture. Malaysians appreciate the prosperity and orderliness of the Lion City, but often find Malaysia's warmth and community spirit more appealing. In their eyes, S'pore is more formal and structured, with less room for spontaneity. While this may be seen as a positive, it can also be perceived as cold or impersonal. At the end of the day, both countries have their own distinct charms, and the preference for one over the other often depends on the person's values and lifestyle preferences. While there may be a sense of admiration or envy between the neighbours, it is unlikely that anyone would truly regret living in either place. My cousin and his wife returned to Ipoh after working in S'pore for 3 decades. They truly have the best of both worlds: earning their salaries in Sing dollars and now owing a large house and 2 cars back in their hometown following retirement

Malaysia and Australia have large land and mineral resources. If managed well, the citizens prob can relag...SG obviously land constraint so have no choice but work hard and live within constraints...arguably already achieved a lot since people want compare SG vs MY or AUS such large countries.....