If you know me, you'd know that I seem to always complain about Australia and how I'd rather be in Malaysia, and trust me, I'm aware that in the process I'm annoying you. Not everyone would have the opportunity to study abroad, and I'm not being some spoilt unappreciative undeserving brat here who doesn't know how good he's got it here. There are actually things that I do like about Australia. Let me share them with you.
1. Toilet Paper
Australian toilet paper is like heavenly. It's soft to the touch, pampering your behind, and tough, doesn't tear easily. But it cost like a lot. A LOT! I remember watching on some TV show that toilet paper is one of most inflated product, ever.
2. Supermarkets
I think Australian supermarkets are nice. They have a wide range of products, cheeses, fresh foods, biscuits and such. Took down a recipe from TV? All you'd need to do now is pop into Coles or Woolworths and you'd be able to get all the ingredients you need. Well not all the time, but most of the time I reckon.
3. Produce.
There's a reason why Australian Customs are such uptight a-holes. Produce here is very fresh. Fruits, veges. Nice colour, nice texture. You'd be able to enjoy a lot of fruits that we'd have to pay lots for back home at a fraction of the price. It's still a little pricey, but I guess it's okay once in a while. But of course, you won't find your rambutans and mangosteens here. You might, but have to pay ridiculous prices, and you probably won't be able to enjoy them as coughing up that dough might leave a bad taste in your mouth.
4. Seafood
Hands down, definitely beat Malaysia, in terms of size and freshness. Expensive though, especially if you convert. Salmon, Snow Crab, Lobster, Oyster, Abalone, Prawns etc. Sure, no one will be able to cook you a nice plate of Chilli Crab here, but even steaming it is good enough, so I'm not complaining.
5. Alcohol
Need I say? Hunter Valley. Wines. Cheap. I don't drink wine though. It's also pretty easy to get alcohol here, and that's a plus. Affordable when on sale. And there's the fact that certain states in Malaysia (you know who you are) don't permit the sale of alcohol.
6. Cars and Roads
It's cheaper to get cars here as compared to Malaysia. Getting your license, now that's the harder part. But it's not that bad I reckon. Road condition's a little better than Malaysia, though some roads really need more work in Sydney. And roads jam up here too.
7. Entertainment
More options here. You can go for shows, concerts, gigs, plays, whatever. Just look in the Herald and you'd know. We won't get as many cool gigs in Malaysia, because of PAS? lol.
8. I'm sure there's more. So Malaysians in Australia, have your say. Comment. Please?
Driving
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