hey there
9M, a lot of people are victims of perception. But what one should trust most is your own heart. Oh yes, it does suck with unexpected weather having to travel all the way down. But that makes one a prepared pilot doesn't it? Check the weather in advance...and such. It would be an honor flying with you.
I love flying Xcountry in Malaysia and Thailand. And definitely prefer flying in Malaysia than in Singapore. There are many more things to do and see. The excitement and anticipation is not something you can get from the skies in Singapore. Although I am not very active these days in leisure flying, due to work and family, I still make it a point to go for a short trip with some friends who are flying enthisiasts, at least once a year to Malaysia.