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Our retirement journey: KL to Karak countryside

Challenges in Managing a Private Farm in Malaysia
Challenges of Managing a Private Farm in Malaysia

You would probably only see the rosy part about owning a farm – hence, I’d like to share the challenges in managing a private farm in Malaysia. These are from our own experience of managing our small 1.1 acre private…

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The Valley Karak Bentong Your Own Freehold Homestead Land
The Valley Karak Bentong: Your Own Freehold Homestead Land

If you are thinking about getting your own freehold homestead land at The Valley Karak Bentong, you have come to the right place. As a…

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Buying The Valley in Karak Bentong: What You Need to Know
Buying The Valley in Karak Bentong: What You Need to Know

In my recent article about why we purchased The Valley Karak Bentong, I was surprised when a prospective buyer contacted me and wanted to know…

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My Thoughts on Retirement

Retirement Home Checklist - All You Need to Know
Retirement Home Checklist: Key Factors & Considerations

Selecting the right retirement home is important, so I made a Retirement Home Checklist to help cover all the key factors before you decide. Whether you are in…

Alternative to Nursing Home in Malaysia: A Better Approach?
Alternative to Nursing Home in Malaysia: A Better Approach?

Is there an alternative to nursing homes? Some may want to explore alternatives and options that can provide more personalized care in the familiar surroundings of their loved…

Can we really afford to retire? My thoughts
Can we really afford to retire? A Malaysian perspective

Reading The Star article “Our elders need better care” makes me wonder if we can actually afford to retire as planned. If you take into account the rising…

Lifestyle

Top 5 Reasons You Need to Start Prepping Now
Top 5 Reasons You Need to Start Prepping Now

I have been interested in prepping for quite a while – often watching the preppers community on social media platforms as they discuss tips and tricks on prepping. When I…

Nokia Phone Iconic Nokia 3210
5 Reasons to Keep a Nokia Phone in Your Survival Kit

In today’s world where everyone uses smartphones with cutting-edge features, ultra-fast 5G, AI capabilities, and superb camera features, would the basic Nokia phone still be relevant? For those who have…

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About Me

Akulah siapa lagi? chewmeiling.com

Sharing everything in our countdown to retirement: the thought process, preparation, some of my passion projects while preparing to enjoy a slower pace of life, maintain a private farm & build a new home in the Karak countryside.

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