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@toray424

11 күн бұрын

This few days are public holiday, don't think you can find your Nasi Kandar

Ben - I am your new friend - Here is for the inconvenience - hope this helps to pay for the Nasi Kandar!

@benfishermin

7 күн бұрын

WOW thank you so much! I really appreciate your help my friend, have a wonderful day.

@benfishermin

7 күн бұрын

I can get quite a few Nasi Kandars with this :D

Today is Eid ul Adha celebration for all Muslims. Many devout muslims are practising the sacrifice of animals while the pilgrims complete the rituals in Mecca. But you should be able to find many non Muslim eateries serving as usual.

@MrQalamQabut

11 күн бұрын

13:04 is part of the reason why all Muslim shops and eateries are closed today, Monday 17/06/2024. Muslims all over the world have two main holidays, the Eid-ul-fitr where we celebrate after one month fasting, and Eid-ul-adha where we sacrifice cows and goats to be distributed among the less fortunate...

Ben, load the Malaysia calendar into your phone so that you can take note of the public holidays. Today is a major religious holiday which explains why the nasi kandar shops are closed.

During Hari Raya you should go for Chinese and Indian ( non-mamak) foods. Do the opposite during Chinese New Year and Deepavali !😂

Mamaks are muslim and today they are celebrating eid adha.

Yeah, all muslim establishments were closed due to public holiday of Eid el-Adha, the second most important celebration for Muslim. For comparison, if Eid el-Fitr is Christmas, then Eid el-Adha is Thanksgiving.

The only option on public holiday either fast food, cooking or foodcourt inside malls. Eid Fitr, Eid Adha, Chinese New Year, Diwali, Christmas, Labour Day, Head-State holiday & Supreme-King holiday are fews main public holidays… we malaysians usually use digitalised ‘Kalendar Kuda’ (directly translate as ‘horse calender’) to refer any holidays, festives, salary payment date & school holidays.

i hv a suggestion bro.. while in malaysia.. do learn how to cook nasi kandar… maybe someday when u’re bk in new york n thinking of doing other business or expanding ur business other than being a tattooist .. u can be the first american to open a penang american style nasi kandar place…. it might be a hit there.. u never know… 😅😅

Sorry for giggling throughout ur misadventure looking for nasi kandar 😂😂

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

That’s okay 😂😂

Sorry to hear about your misadventures yesterday .. it was a major public holiday in the country.

Unfortunately its one of the most important holiday for the muslims 😅

Sir, we ALL have very DIFFICULT days from time to time. Look at the good side. Be positive!

better get used to it. we got alot of holidays😂

I'm positive the delay was a blessing. (Flight) . Stay in a high vibrational mindset and watch your thoughts very closely. Make a priority to sleep - .

Sometimes, when our favourite places are closed, that's when we appreciate their existence

Hope your having a great day Ben

Your video is a perfect example why I try avoid super cheap tickets. Bad travel times, bad/additional connections etc. Just not worth the extra hassle and stress.

Really felt for you today - giving you a like here and subscribe.

I can't believe that given the time you've spent in Malaysia you're not fluent and literate in bahasa and have understanding of the main holidays. The one to plan for is the Chinese New Year where the country pretty much shuts down, not so much a problem for tourists but when your work here it can really catch you out.

You're walking right in front of the hotel that we stayed at earlier this year. All Malay establishments close on holidays. Just like Xmas in NYC, go find a Chinese (hot pot?) place.😂 Who knew that when Ben is pissed, it makes a good video.🤣

Charge it to the game 💯 good vlog regardless

Nasi Kandar Line Clear is top! Just been there saturday. We visit Penang usually twice a year and Line Clear is a must.

I have a Muslim friend down there.. They're having their Christmas like vacation he compared it to our Christmas It's like 4 days off work.. It's brotherly love days..

@benfishermin

9 күн бұрын

Ah yea I guess it's actually quite a major holiday, one of the biggest

Hi Ben, like your videos, good to see you in Penang!

@benfishermin

4 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

Yeah. Bad days happen. But you're still smiling. And that's a good thing :). Cheer up! Tomorrow you can look forward to your nasi kandar.

Sorry you’ve had such a tough time. Hopefully it’s all onwards and upwards from here! I wanted to know are you living in Malaysia on a digital nomad visa or do you leave the country and re-enter before your 90 days are up?

man what a bummer dude..delayed flight then no good food...ouch

Locals are doing open house during festive holidays. Everyone is getting free foods

@benfishermin

7 күн бұрын

Wow that’s really great

If you want some local insight and you’re around KL/PJ, I can bring you out for a mamak session and help you out.

Congratulations Ben, being grumpy on da8ly foodie experience is another acceptable norm of many Malaysian too.😂

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Haha good to hear because I tend to moan about things 😂

Woah that's insane about the flight. I hate flying and that would have been awful!

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

A true nightmare my friend

Nasi kandar is all closed today folks.... sorry for the inconvenience...😊

@MrQalamQabut

11 күн бұрын

Yes, very unfortunate indeed since there are hundreds of nasi kandar places in Penang but all closed due to Muslim celebration of Eid-ul-Adha.

hahaha brutal to miss your nasi kandar!

Fly Batik bro. Always on time😊

Its not a curse Ben, its the challenge of traveling, it could be viewed positively, like solving a puzzle 😂

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Yea that’s true, who would’ve thought full time traveling isn’t all sunshine and rainbows 🤔

This vlog reminds me of my very first visit to the Philippines - and there was a crucial detail that I overlooked in the planning of my trip. When I arrived it was the first day of Holy Week, and when you're in a country where approx 80% of the people are Catholic, pretty much everything shuts down. Even the grocery stores were closed. Until i could figure things out, my first two meals were at a 24 hour internet cafe that served coffee, sandwiches, and snacks 🤣

Its a big public holiday. Many people took the long weekend & travelled to their families. Now you know the reason.. LOL

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Yea I had to learn the hard way 😅

What is your go-to website to book your places?

😂 bad hair day ! Oh dear, Yes its hajj !! Welcome back to Malaysia 😅

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Yea I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Thanks 😁

It would be a bit challenging to cook food in that kitchen. Where's the bench space for cutting up veggies etc? How much would you have to pay for an apartment about twice that size? Twice the price?

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Yea it’s not ideal but it works, I also like having a much bigger kitchen. This was $30/night but you could easily get something with double the space if you pay $45-$50 / night

You can so that new form online 3 days before, very easy.

@benfishermin

4 күн бұрын

That’s great to know thank you

We pity you Ben... a very challenging day today...

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Haha thanks, rough day 😅

We Malaysians have a lot of holidays. 🤣 So travelers, do a little bit of research before coming...

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Yea quite a lot, I need to keep tabs on them in my calendar 🙌

@keangwooichoo6138

11 күн бұрын

At least 30 per year

They were scamming that's why they put it on three plates so they can act like they gave you a lot of food and charge you a ton of money.. You could have got the largest meal at KFC for that.

Will be good to apply for Malaysia digital nomad visa allowing you to stay 2 years

That's the best thing about being a vlogger like us. Whether it's d**p s**t, or diamond plated candies, at the end of the day we still get to feel happy because we get a content to publish and share with our viewers 👍👍

Little India is around Beach street (Lebuh Pantai)

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Thanks!

I can't bring myself to fly Thai Lion Air, but I totally get what you mean, they're often the cheapest, and closer to travel date these might be the only flights left.

Btw lion air is indonesian airline. So expected.

another thing is you can get South Indian food in Penang that is not Muslim, and Mamak food originates in the same place In India, only thing is they wont have beef but taste and spice level wise they are pretty much the same. that's just my opinion, EDIT: You just did that 😜 EDIT EDIT: WTF, that was $39! That's really a scam, no wonder they are still open as a Mamak, damn bro.

Welcome back to Malaysia.

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Thanks! Nice to be back 💥💥

@Yasin_Affandi

11 күн бұрын

@@benfishermin Wonderful. 😀

@Yasin_Affandi

11 күн бұрын

@@benfishermin You might want to check the Malaysian calendar for public and state holidays. It could save your day like today, it's Hari Raya Aidiladha or Eidul Adha. Most of the Muslim shop owners will be closed for business during Eid. But I guess everything will resume as normal starting tomorrow or the day after. 😀

Yes, its eid dul adha,all shop closed.Muslim celebration for haj pilgrimage in saudi arabia😊

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Ah yea I see thanks!

I don't blame you for hating that hotel.. That really sucks shows they know nothing about customer service.... What kind of review do they expect.... Other than the place sucks shit... Then they send you a stupid email saying your stuff is not safe.... All their friends are probably gunning through your bags.... Too bad you can't just cancel and find another place.

try Chinese nasi kandar!

Yeah, you should download the Malaysian calender whilst here, since we have lots of regional and national holidays. Well, that's the beauty of Malaysia 😂

Nice aparment!

That's not brutal bro.... In Malaysia during public holidays the big Malls are not allowed to close business completely under the law in order serve the public therefore, some of food courts still open and they still have the employees work on shift too. Of course normally during the public holidays like festival celebration that's the time the shop owners taking the opportunity to rest or take off days...

Option here, Restoran Kapitan (Chulia Street)

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Thanks I never tried this one!

@keangwooichoo6138

11 күн бұрын

​@benfishermin are you kidding me? The best in my opinion. Long live kapitan.

Malaysia is clamping down also on visa run per year (180 days). So you better be ready at the immigration gate. The most is max 180 days per year. You can visit India and philippines as they are English speaking.

@lannyjr1042

11 күн бұрын

Where do you find that information? You can always use egate I thought? Don't think Malaysia has that kind of rule? As far as I know, Japan has that rule. Thought that's just stupid

@byteme9718

11 күн бұрын

@@lannyjr1042 The problem is Malaysian immigration are so inconsistent and if they take a dislike to you won't allow entry. RM50 slipped into a passport always used to help but I don't think I'd advise anything like that now.

In Google calendar you can add many countries holidays as needed. You really wanted the nasi kandar eh? So many other food options 😂😂 You got a bit hangry for sure 😂

Just go to a Chinese Restaurant and ask for grilled or fried chicken. Positively no sugar or soya sauce. Normally they used salt and the Chinese five spice

@keangwooichoo6138

11 күн бұрын

Yep. Or go to a Hindu restaurant.

What I always do when it comes to food.. I almost always find the best places to eat... Right now I'm in Vietnam have found some really great places... Do not eat it places that do not have a lot of customers.... Here is a little no one trick do you find a great place to eat at a great price... You will find some restaurants have no customers... Except for a ton of grab drivers you'll see a ton of mopeds coming and going with bags of food they might have one or two tables if you're lucky... Those places are great the food is great too because it is bad they will be out of business very quickly because they are depending on grab drivers... And their rent is really cheap... But you kind of have to look to where you see a bunch of grab drivers sitting around waiting for their orders.. I was eating with a couple in Malaysia... Great prices great food... And they like when you come in because they don't see their customers normally

@benfishermin

9 күн бұрын

It's true I usually try to avoid places with no customers like the plague, instant red flag. I was desperate here and thought "how bad can it be?". Thankfully it could've been so much worse in quality but obviously I got worked over with the cost!

I was eating a lot of KFC down there and KL

@benfishermin

9 күн бұрын

Since I can't have gluten I feel like KFC is a no go for me. I did smash McDonalds several times by ordering 2x double big mac (so total 8 beef patties) and just eating the patties + lettuce + onions + mayo lol. When I do this I refuse to eat it inside the restaurant as people will think I'm nuts

A forced landing to refuel is wild! And such a short flight! How does a plane take off without enough fuel to get from Bangkok to Penang? That's a seriously worrying lapse by the airline.

@jayceasar2661

11 күн бұрын

exactly...thats what i said... plane had enough fuel to go 60 miles...crazy

@MrQalamQabut

11 күн бұрын

@@jayceasar2661 Why don't they just follow the wind and glide to Penang and save fuel... hahaha...

@jacegreen3696

11 күн бұрын

Welcome to Lion Air, known locally in Asia as Lying Air.

@jayceasar2661

11 күн бұрын

@@MrQalamQabut lol haaa niceeeee

No worries they're only close for a day 🤔

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

I do hope it’s just one day and not also 6/18 lol

@Bajan7024

11 күн бұрын

@@benfishermin 🤞

Food prices during public holiday is always more expensive

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Well sometimes it’s hard to tell if they’re just taking advantage of a foreigner

@keangwooichoo6138

11 күн бұрын

They pay workers double rate. Same with aircon man

Sometimes it happens. You can't help it. You get in a bad position .

if you want indian food, lock down some non-muslim indian food resto in your phone for the future... just in case. there's more than a couple places like that, they pretty much serve more or less the same stuff

I was asked the same question when I was in a hotel in Langkawi last week and I didnt want to carry my luguage before checkin and I said sure... I mean I dont really have valuble things in my luguage. I think they asking you that so they are not held responsible for any thefts.. really man who carries valuble stuff like gold and stuff like traveling right? Except maybe some asian aunties. but thats it, just leave the luguage there 😀

Wow... hangry man! ✌🏼

BEN IT IS A MUSLIM HOLIDAY WORLDWIDE

If thats negative, what a great attitude dude. Loved it.

I know what u mean....the best is in Penang...

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Best food for sure!

@keangwooichoo6138

11 күн бұрын

​@@benfisherminfood capital of asia

You know there are hindu Indian restaurants that served similar curries or maybe just a KFC with chicken. In my opinion people may have 1 or 2 food allergies but when your dietary intake have this much restriction its not food allergy. I really hate to say this cuz i know Americans are sensitive about food and health but as an Asian its not such a cultural taboo thing to say , we tend to say things out of concern not harsh criticism. This kind of behavior is called Orthorexia or disordered eating i strongly recommend a psychiatrist in the area to get professional help from just to get some advice or insight .

@mr3111

4 күн бұрын

@@mezamereba I know right? we grew up on soy products and no harm done. In some ways i do understand because here in America soy products are few and hard to find. Most Americans have an aversion to soy products even vegan ones. I tend to view this as a product of racism just like their aversion to MSG already proven to be racist to the core. Anti-Asian campaign in the 1960s America.

This public holiday is Eidul Adha. It is the day wheh Muslims all over the world offer sacrifice to commemorate the extraordinary sacrifice made by prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael to God. In the past God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son Ishmael .

I think I'd enjoy traveling too but I dont think I'd like doing it alone. Doesnt it get lonely for you? dont you feel a bit worried in case of an emergency? this is the only thing stopping me right now.

Noob mistake and you should have checked ahead on the public holidays. M'sia has more public holidays than USA. Today is a major holiday and it would be similar to travelling in the USA near Thanksgiving or Xmas, and asking "why is everything slow today?", "why is no one working today?", "why is nothing open?", etc. And yes, you were definitely overcharged there.

It’s true, ask first, even for me, a local, to prevent getting slaughtered

Rm39??? U got ripped off

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Yea it’s a shame I didn’t ask the price beforehand

Only way you're getting some the Nazi kendar... You're going to have to go to an American owned one... It may not be tasting so good.

@benfishermin

9 күн бұрын

It might be time I open up my own Nasi Kandar shop. If my channel gets big enough that could be an interesting business move...American run Nasi Kandar I'm not sure it exists

39 ringgit sounds too much.

@roshnirumi6858

11 күн бұрын

Ya, that lady overcharged him. I think should be around rm20

@keangwooichoo6138

11 күн бұрын

They are working on a public holiday

@arivfotomoto3642

11 күн бұрын

Public holiday or not, price is the same in KL.

*Not only things happen. Shit hapoens too and do happens. Muslims are celebrating Eid Adha, bro. Worldwide.*

Sorry Ben..all nasi kandar belongs to Indian Muslims. And today we welcome the Hajj holiday where Muslims go to Mecca...this is the second biggest Muslim celebration

Sigh

You shd have done some homework & stop moaning. Because All Muslim shops in Malaysia are close today because of Eid. Its a major holiday.

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Yea I think I’ve figured this out 😂

You would advertise your illegal entry into Malaysia? - Not sure how smart that was Benny boy, lol

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

I’m not too worried about it mate, my passport was stamped so I’m here legally on a tourist visa

Yes..almost all nasi kandar r muslim!!!!

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Yes it’s true, no Nasi Kandar today 😅

Hahaha… poor Ben! If he were to be a muslim, the best name for Ben should be Mohamad IsKANDAR. In memorial of Nasi Kandar😂😂😂 JK Ben😊

Omg, a public holiday and you make it first world problem 🤦🏻‍♀️

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

No Nasi Kandar? Huge problem

@lisaverschoor421

11 күн бұрын

@@benfishermin as much as I try to watch your vlogs, I honestly feel you still have a entitlement issue. Embrace Asia for what it is

please don't be ignorant. you are in a muslim country and this is a special day for them.

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

I’m pretty sure no one is getting offended about me moaning that I can’t get Nasi Kandar 😂

@donleslie3402

11 күн бұрын

Stop being offended for the smallest thing. Grow a pair.

Go get kfc with coleslaw.

Ben, you need to have more in-depth knowledge of Malaysia if you intend to stick by longer….

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Live and learn

You should get info b4 you Travel Inet has Info. You are a Typical Tourist 😂😂😂

Wrong timing..some ppl or states celebrate eid adha more than eid fitri..esp if they do qurban or ceremonial slaughter of animals to be donated to ppl Actually u can venture to indonesia frm penang. There are short flights to Medan sumatera which is just mere 30min

You came into Malaysia at the *worst* time possible, during the "Eid Adha" Muslim "Feast of Sacrifice" day, the day when Muslim population are doing sacrificial by slaughtering cow, goat, etc. to give towards the needy and poor lol. Nasi Kandar joints are usually operated by Muslim-Indian population, which explains why you wouldn't see any of them open in this specific day.

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Ah yea, so many holidays here I should always check and keep them in my calendar. Thanks!

Today is Eid al-Adha. There are two Eid holidays celebrated by Muslims, namely 1. Idul Fitril, which is the day after fasting for a month in the month of Ramadan according to the Islamic calendar and second, Idul Adha, which is the day when Muslims in Mecca successfully perform the Hajj in Mecca. And on this day, Muslims perform sacrifices by slaughtering cows and goats to give alms to neighbors and the poor. Usually, all Malay restaurants and Muslim Mamak will have a day off, but restaurants of other races such as Chinese and Indian remain open. So many fast food restaurants such as Mc D, Kfc, Stabuk and others remain open.

@benfishermin

11 күн бұрын

Thanks! That probably explains the folks washing the cow outside, surely they were preparing it for slaughter 🤔

@sofisamad7471

11 күн бұрын

Correction, the hajj is still ongoing. The hajj is not complete yet. There is still a few more days to go. Now the pilgrims are in an place called Mina as a part of the Hajj ritual.

You could go way more economical...

I guess you won’t be converting to Muslim due to lack of cabbage on holidays. Nasi Kandar oh my. 🥬 😂