Why Do Foreigners Choose Thailand & Philippines Over Malaysia?

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  • @benfishermin
    @benfishermin24 күн бұрын

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  • @hanxhaykidsdiaries8044

    @hanxhaykidsdiaries8044

    24 күн бұрын

    Maybe you should meet andrew taylor, an expat in Malaysia youtube.com/@andrewtaylor4558?si=lK5wAQ3rn8rlwIVI

  • @kinkinnnnnnnnnn
    @kinkinnnnnnnnnn24 күн бұрын

    I like the fact that you said its kinda anxious being around girls in Malaysia. That shows how women are more respected here, not an easy catch for expats.

  • @bertronix182

    @bertronix182

    15 күн бұрын

    Theres no pretty girls in Malaysia.

  • @daymay1066

    @daymay1066

    8 күн бұрын

    Most (not all) expats wants temporary women to play with.....gullible ones will be used.

  • @Advancedworldbutchaotic
    @Advancedworldbutchaotic23 күн бұрын

    I am muslim from Philippines, grew up in Manila sorrounded by night clubs, daily drinking from neighbors, aggressive child beggars, fornicators openly doing their thing in public parks, no way for me! . I chose Malaysia over migrating to western nations, Alhamdulillah, Im living simply, modestly, and morally, no excessive public display of their bedroom afections here for the last 12 years.

  • @peenoice5176

    @peenoice5176

    15 күн бұрын

    Good for you i guess, I wouldn't live in Malaysia for how they treat non muslims.

  • @muhdafif2855

    @muhdafif2855

    11 күн бұрын

    @@peenoice5176oh shit i forgot about how malay treat non muslim so extremely bad to the extent of 3 richest person in malaysia is all non muslim. How bad is that? Must be because of extreme oppression they get from malaysian muslim. 😢😢😢 Btw, thankyou for not interested in coming to malaysia bcs that is extremely good for us to not having people with such an extremely negative thinking like u. Byebye

  • @willsmith39

    @willsmith39

    10 күн бұрын

    ​@@BosGaurus05Well if you're Jewish you'd better keep it very quiet. If you're traveling on an Israeli passport you will not even be permitted to enter. The ex Prime minister when asked by a foreign journalist about some overtly anti semitic comments he'd made actually didn't attempt to deny or explain them, instead he confirmed that he was an anti Semite like it was just a personal choice. 😬

  • @willsmith39

    @willsmith39

    10 күн бұрын

    @@BosGaurus05 Us guys? I'm not in any team you easily triggered ultra nationalist. Im living in Hong Kong ( I was born here) But I'm glad Russia was sanctioned now you bring it up since I have great friends in Ukraine ( and in Russia)and I don't believe in poisonous authoritarian thugs invading sovereign countries. And on the Jewish thing thanks for outing yourself as a neo Nazi. Saves me wasting my time

  • @willsmith39

    @willsmith39

    10 күн бұрын

    @@BosGaurus05 I already wrote a long response to you Himmler but it seems to have disappeared and I can't be bothered to write it all again given you've outed yourself as a neo Nazi.

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil393323 күн бұрын

    Excellent take Ben! In my mid 20s to late 30s I spent a good deal of that time in Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan and China, and as a single guy back then, I very much agree with your take on why most men overlook Malaysia in favor of Thai and PI, prime being easy relationships and sex, which were the reasons I chose Malaysia as a home away from home and a place I might find a quality life partner. I dated a number of Thai, Japanese and Chinese women and almost married one Siamese girl from a traditional, well-off Thai family I figured would be a safe bet but she grew up spoiled (a form of parental abuse), and in the end while a warm and fun, being spoiled was insufferably demanding and judgmental. The potential pitfalls of hooking up with ladies who have family pressure to get married, or bring home family support is a real risk in Thailand and P.I., Combine that with the language and cultural challenges with Siamese girls and Filipinas, I backed away from relationships in PI and Thailand. I felt more comfortable and at ease living in Japan than any place else. I had several lady friends and we got on very well. I do love Japan and have great respect and love for Japanese women I knew, and in general, unless, but I think unless you live in Japan and are pretty familiar with the country and culture, relationships can be challenging (but rewarding) but difficult to find a partner willing to spend her (or his) life outside of Japan, or in Japan with a non-Japanese. Which brings me to why after dating several ladies in Malaysia and almost marring two several years apart, (both I should have married), I believe a rational, good intention guy would do better to consider Malaysia if looking for a possible life partner. For Americans Aussies and Brits, language is generally not an issue, and Malaysia like Japan is culturally more l American or European in attitudes, culture and laws. I got along better with the ladies I befriended in Malaysia than in America, Europe or Latin America, and in general our friendships were better than I expected. In Malaysia I made as many good and true friends in one year than I did in my lifetime in America or anywhere else, dear friends who's friendship I will cherish forever. I can't really say the same for Thailand and Japan but a there are a few Japanese friends who will always be near and dear to my heart. Generally all the reasons people go to Thailand, are just the reasons I would prefer Malaysia for a normal and predictable life. As for Malaysia being a predominately Muslim country, I see that as a plus in terms of stability, predictability and safety. While doing business as a non-Musim ex-pat or resident can be challenging, I can't say I experienced any real hostility or or animosity as a non-Muslim and I spent time in Malaysia during both gulf wars. In-fact, more than a few random Malays made a special effort to be welcoming and assure me they held no Ill-will against me or Americans. Even among the minority of those who may be inclined to sympathize with radical elements, my impression was hostility you might encounter and revolutionary separatist areas of the Philippines, it's probably rare or nonexistent in Malaysia. Once during the start of the first gulf war while having late night Roti with my lady friend, a group of young local men who were leaving the next day to fight in Iraq (in violation of the PM's order that no Malaysians were to assume combat roles in Iraq), started toasting to victory for Iraq. They asked where I was from and I confidently said: "U.S.A" and they all rushed over to our table, and to my surprise shook my hand and explained that they had no ill-will towards me and respected Americans. My girlfriend, a Christian Chinese lady was wearing a cross and one young man mentioned it and asked if we were christian, my lady who was a bit enraged by their display sternly told them to go away. To my surprise they apologized and explained that they personally they saw Christians as fellow believers and respected Christ. They paid for our Roti and bid us well. I thought long and hard about that and other experiences in Malaysia, and the Malay and Indonesian friends I made in Malaysia, and while it's possible to encounter some infrequent friction as I did, I generally found that just taking a moment to listen, and connect with respect that tension or friction more often than not turned into sometime positive, and one of the many reasons what I love and miss most about Malaysia is the people. Thanks Ben and everyone for according me the chance to share some personal thoughts, and that they might be helpful to others. Cheers All!

  • @Idaleasofia24

    @Idaleasofia24

    23 күн бұрын

    Love reading your comment, sir. My husband is American, I took him to Malaysia and he loves it. He said everyone Malay, Chinese, Indian, and other race are so warm and friendly especially the Malays. They all talked to him especially after knowing that he is American. They said American foreign affairs has nothing to do with American people. One thing that doesn’t surprise me at all, he fell in love with ‘mamak’ food and became a Malaysian legend who sat at the ‘mamak’ stall until 3-4 in the morning. Few times they paid for his food and drink. I purchased some Malaysian snacks, the lady seller asked him and his mother to take one free packet of Malaysian snack and told them ‘welcome to Malaysia’.

  • @jackoneil3933

    @jackoneil3933

    23 күн бұрын

    ​@@Idaleasofia24 Thank you for for expressing your kind thoughts. Reflecting on them and the time I spent in Malaysia it occurs to me how much my time there changed how I see the world and others, and much that became a part of me. At the time I had relatives who went to Malaysia as short-term volunteers doing humanitarian style work and ended up being there for almost three years, and many years later they still express how that time changed them in a positive way. Experiencing how well people in Malaysia spanned differences to make differences positives is an example for the world. Thinking back, when first arrived in Penang from Singapore before it became the tourist and ex-pat mecca it is today, I was not inspired and as it struck me as dull, boring and backward, and my first thoughts were "I'm outta here in a couple of days". However, I stayed a couple of weeks to visit with relatives and for the next almost three years I spent about half of that time in Malaysia became a 2nd home. I always sensed that I Malaysia would possibly be the best place to be when I had fewer days ahead than behind, and now that America no longer holds much to hold me here, just as I would opt to return, managing a long term visa has become much more challenging. and I lament feeling trapped into what Ben describes in his previous video 'Quality of life in MALAYSIA vs USA' as to why he left America. Terima kasih, dan semua yang terbaik untuk anda dan keluarga anda.

  • @hazarddavid6987

    @hazarddavid6987

    16 күн бұрын

    Honestly, reading your comments is an eye-opener to me. The perspective of an American on my country. Much of what being written by you may not even be known by all of us...that a foreigner seems to know more about our country than ourselves...😂 Thank you for your frank opinion. I travel quite a lot...part of the job...and will always look forward to return to Malaysia from my excursions... It's the people here that make the difference.

  • @aizuraabdul9400

    @aizuraabdul9400

    14 күн бұрын

    I believe you have made a wise choice in staying here surrounded by a lot of genuine Malaysians. Your wisdom in comparing Asian women in general is a very fair honest opinion. Being a Muslim lady, we welcome people from all over and honestly when l was in America l get told many times l am too nice for a woman and questions were asked about Malaysian women in general. I hope you will meet a beautiful and kind woman wherever you are....

  • @jackoneil3933

    @jackoneil3933

    14 күн бұрын

    ​@@aizuraabdul9400 Thank you so much, what you share resonates very deeply with me and speaks to what I uniquely touched me so deeply about Malaysians in general. Sadly I did not stay in Malaysia (apologies if I did not make that clear), but I did find a very lovely lady from Malaysia. As I was much younger then and had few career options in Malaysia, but we both had options in Australia we considered both immigrating to Australia (me from America). However due to the illness and death of my father and years of tragic events that trapped me for years in America we remained apart. I believe I understand what you relate about about what people in America said about being 'Too Nice'. My Fiancee who had family in Australia found some aspects of Aussie psyche uncomfortably challenging and mean spirited, and when I explained that in America it can be even more so, she lost desire to live in America. I regret that I was too harsh in what I related about the often harsh realities of life in America, but my intent was to prepare her for what to expect, as I saw a few Japanese who came to America who were unprpaired for the culture shock, were devastated and returned home saddened, but I think Americans might mistake Malaysian civility and appearance for weakness or fragility not understanding the resolve and inner toughness under the surface of Malaysian Ladies. Thank you for well wishes as well, I always kept the notion of returning to Malaysia when I retired, and if I can somehow manage a way to remain long-term I would likely return as America is no longer a country for many, perhaps it will be, God Willing. Best to you and everyone there.

  • @Idaleasofia24
    @Idaleasofia2424 күн бұрын

    They asked if you are Jewish because of your name. One of my best friend in USA is a Jew. Her last name is Eisenberg. She doesn’t need to tell anyone about her race and religion, everyone knows just by her name. I’m a Muslim and she is Jewish but we are good friend and love and support each other a lot. World is a better place when we prioritize LOVE and RESPECT towards each other over anything!

  • @jackoneil3933

    @jackoneil3933

    23 күн бұрын

    Could be, When I first went to Japan several times Japanese (often girls) asked if I were Jewish. I later learned that a lot of Japanese girls are attracted to Jewish guys. Perhaps it has something to do with Japanese mothers share things in common with the stereotypical Jewish mom.

  • @TheAslauga

    @TheAslauga

    3 күн бұрын

    We dont hate jew.. they worship one god, what we dont like is Zionism

  • @youngtun5980
    @youngtun598024 күн бұрын

    Main reason!!!! Cause Malaysia No local girl girl here n there for selling & buying😢😂....... !!!

  • @rajamyusoff4339

    @rajamyusoff4339

    24 күн бұрын

    Indeed

  • @mybraintalks
    @mybraintalks24 күн бұрын

    Malaysia is a country suitable to settle down if you want start a family even though you are a foreigner. It is safer for family and also for women. More and more foreigners are making Malaysia as their home especially from Japan and Korean. Even the Digital Nomads are making Malaysia as their hub. This is because of Malaysian prioritize peace,respect ,calm and really uphold the law. It is the nation value and culture even before its independence Not just because Malaysia is predominantly a Muslim country but this value has been instilled to all Malaysian regardless their faith and belief. Right now, Malaysia promoting the country as the second home for foreign professionals, expatriate and investors instead just a plain tourism. If you like lawless, chaotic , adult entertainment, wild nights and easy women, you should go to Thailand , Philiphines or even Indonesia. Malaysia cannot offer you that. Unless you appreciate peace and safety more.

  • @jackoneil3933

    @jackoneil3933

    23 күн бұрын

    I would agree. I do recall what a friend, a lady who's mother was Catholic Chinese father, a Catholic Indian and the related some accounts of religious and ethnic tension that nearly came to riots in the 60's or 70's, and her father who was an officer in the Malaysian Army sent them to India when due to threats from some radical groups, but today I would think something like that would be very unlikely today would it not?

  • @heavenheaven6312

    @heavenheaven6312

    23 күн бұрын

    Me too.... Agreed.. Malaysia is for family oriented. Its not for wild party and sex...

  • @ItisNeverTooLateisit

    @ItisNeverTooLateisit

    23 күн бұрын

    Very rightly said, not a Malaysian myself, but Malaysia just feels like home, the values play a large part in it.

  • @SherrieAnne

    @SherrieAnne

    22 күн бұрын

    @@heavenheaven6312. Yup…..especially easy going call girls & prostitution

  • @bertronix182

    @bertronix182

    15 күн бұрын

    Boring country and theres no pretty girls in Malaysia.

  • @mazlinaismail1467
    @mazlinaismail146724 күн бұрын

    Malaysia is a progressive muslim country we have values . We are more family orientated and our facilities are more to that.

  • @AzlindaRosAbdulAziz

    @AzlindaRosAbdulAziz

    24 күн бұрын

    So true... In fact we prefer it that way .... Much safer that way.... We don't want any haywire going around our neighborhood...

  • @tantangpenn5496

    @tantangpenn5496

    24 күн бұрын

    ​@@AzlindaRosAbdulAziz Tell the Singaporean Checkpoint Authority.

  • @Razmikamson

    @Razmikamson

    24 күн бұрын

    Tantangpenn.. neighbourhod that azlina said was about her country only. Not around all southeastasia. There was misundestanding about my people,s view. I m sorry because of that. My people dont understant much other culture including me. But we are trying to be better to understand others.. thx mr.Tantangpenn

  • @rvd27u

    @rvd27u

    24 күн бұрын

    And malaysia is not muslim country..stop propaganding wrong news ... muslim majority shj yea..

  • @KuzaChannel

    @KuzaChannel

    24 күн бұрын

    @@rvd27u By constitution it stated an official religion of the federation is Islam. In that, it gives the authority for the muslims in saying this is an Islamic country. You may argue if you want but the world has accepted that Malaysia is an Islamic country.

  • @user-rf7ph2lw6o
    @user-rf7ph2lw6o24 күн бұрын

    The poorer the the country, the more the women entertaine western old men , that's a fact

  • @damienyuen7718

    @damienyuen7718

    24 күн бұрын

    It's why Philippines is number 1 in that category. The poverty there is striking when you experience it first hand. I love the people but it's a very poor country.

  • @slickbelge

    @slickbelge

    23 күн бұрын

    Netherlands would like a word 😂😂

  • @Koplohotg

    @Koplohotg

    23 күн бұрын

    ​@@slickbelgehome for European chickens

  • @slickbelge

    @slickbelge

    23 күн бұрын

    @@Koplohotg home to several of europe's top 20 richest companies

  • @slickbelge

    @slickbelge

    23 күн бұрын

    @@Koplohotg European chickens?

  • @zanzillahsaruji9966
    @zanzillahsaruji996624 күн бұрын

    Both Thailand and Phillippines not a Muslim majority countries and the way of life and culture are totally different with Malaysia. Prostitution, strip bars, akcohol and lgbtq is normal in Thailand and Philippines but not in Makaysia...

  • @sogekingable
    @sogekingable24 күн бұрын

    Malaysia girls have class.😁

  • @kyleanuar9090

    @kyleanuar9090

    23 күн бұрын

    That's true, a few of my waitress friends refused to marry white men even though they're professionals and decent looking. One is a struggling single mother but still refusing the multiple offers by this guy. Love is more valued than survival unlike the women from Philippines or Indonesia. Then I was pushing them to take the offers but now I'm proud of my fellow Malaysian.

  • @jackoneil3933

    @jackoneil3933

    23 күн бұрын

    Indeed...

  • @azidinzidin9234

    @azidinzidin9234

    22 күн бұрын

    Right.. simple & easy statement😊

  • @mho3227

    @mho3227

    18 күн бұрын

    Not in social media

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo613824 күн бұрын

    KL is the sixth visited city in this world. We do care if others do not come. They can continue to stay in thailand and philippines , after they are dried up financially, they can return to UK and america.

  • @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko

    @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko

    23 күн бұрын

    Yes, we do care if tourist do not come to Malaysia but if their intention is to visit sex tourism countries, then they should go to Thailand. Malaysia is a family friendly place for kids to grow up in nice environment without adult entertainment, vice and other shady businesses. Been to Phuket once and the red-light district is in public space. Women wearing skimpy clothing with their underwear sticking out and half of their chest showing, waiting for customers at the side of the road. No wonder STI rate is high in Thailand, who knows how girls serving the customers are HIV positive. Good thing we don't have that here

  • @rajamyusoff4339
    @rajamyusoff433924 күн бұрын

    Malaysia is suitable for a family oriented visitors.

  • @AMSWingsOfLiberty
    @AMSWingsOfLiberty24 күн бұрын

    We like it underrated but KL is not so underrated since it's one of the most visited cities

  • @jemakhan
    @jemakhan24 күн бұрын

    Malaysians generally, while not particularly rich, are fairly content and not desperate for money. We don't put any race on a pedestal. We are good with everyone. 😊

  • @kamrulz659
    @kamrulz65924 күн бұрын

    U cant compare Msia with Thailand, its a two different world.Msia is for calm living, family orientated to raise family.And Msian people a kind of more western educated thinking, they know much abt western life n not too hastily attracted to foreigners, meaning that they just mind their own biz😊

  • @SekolahRimbaMalaysia
    @SekolahRimbaMalaysia23 күн бұрын

    Malaysia ladies knows all about the passport bros 😂😂 and they stay away from them lol

  • @damienyuen7718
    @damienyuen771824 күн бұрын

    Depends on what the person wants. But for a lot of men it's mostly sex. Not my words but their own. Whenever i say I stay in Malaysia guys first say but what about the bar girls. You can't really just buy a Malaysian woman like you could in Thailand and Philippines. Westerners don't know much about Islam or Buddhism. One could say that many don't even correctly practice Christianity.

  • @arivfotomoto3642

    @arivfotomoto3642

    24 күн бұрын

    The are called 'sexpats' 😁

  • @sheri6177

    @sheri6177

    24 күн бұрын

    Yes, agree with you

  • @anuardalhar6762

    @anuardalhar6762

    23 күн бұрын

    Now commonly as ‘passport bro’.

  • @whatnow5598

    @whatnow5598

    23 күн бұрын

    News flash: there ARE freelancers in KL as well. Women can be bought in every city of the world my friend.

  • @petercedilnik3254
    @petercedilnik325420 күн бұрын

    My experience with muslims is they are the most welcoming and friendly. Especially Malaysia

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    19 күн бұрын

    Yea I’ve had a very welcomed feeling here for sure

  • @AsmahYacob-kr4ny
    @AsmahYacob-kr4ny24 күн бұрын

    Because thailand and philipine have many 'chickens' for rent as young as teenager, malaysia doesn't.

  • @siamnft-dg1tl

    @siamnft-dg1tl

    23 күн бұрын

    Only fool says this

  • @_DeaN_.

    @_DeaN_.

    19 күн бұрын

    ​@siamnft-dg1tl even though its painful you have to accept it..😅

  • @mistyc1986

    @mistyc1986

    3 күн бұрын

    You don't say that, please show respect.

  • @DanHeather
    @DanHeather23 күн бұрын

    Malaysia hits different. Wayy more developed and exciting.

  • @jasminjerry1277
    @jasminjerry127724 күн бұрын

    Old man can't date a young girl in Malaysia. I think it's kind of funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @LimHoochin

    @LimHoochin

    24 күн бұрын

    Surprisingly Spore non-bar girls love old rich whites.

  • @khairulanwar5212

    @khairulanwar5212

    24 күн бұрын

    Less you don't ont mind being called OMU Old Man Unconscious....Orang Tua tak Sedar Diri😂

  • @jasminjerry1277

    @jasminjerry1277

    23 күн бұрын

    @@khairulanwar5212 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hilarious

  • @zainonkadir

    @zainonkadir

    23 күн бұрын

    ​@@khairulanwar5212Insane Old Man.. haha

  • @june_1101
    @june_110123 күн бұрын

    nampak? mat salleh yg datang malaysia pun selalu dengar azan n nampak org2 berhijab kat mana2. mcm mana la minah indo sorg tu boleh tak nampak semua tu?

  • @emih5812

    @emih5812

    22 күн бұрын

    Tau takpe. Saje nak provoke Malaysia. Macamlah negara dia tu muslim sangat. Pdhal kawin campur2 agama. Ikut suka2 Islam kawin dgn kapir

  • @julien.282

    @julien.282

    20 күн бұрын

    Nak claim indo lg islamik.. hambik lah..

  • @RosRidz-te1cm
    @RosRidz-te1cm24 күн бұрын

    keep it that way, we dont want t be crowded with tourists.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo613824 күн бұрын

    Our top visitors here are asians(koreans, japanese, Chinese, singaporeans). Same as thailand(chinese, malaysians)

  • @KhalixMR
    @KhalixMR20 күн бұрын

    It's good that men are anxious around Malaysian girls. To obtain a higher value gain, one must put a sincerely extra effort.

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    19 күн бұрын

    Yes that’s true, it really shouldn’t feel 'easy'

  • @kamerarosak
    @kamerarosak24 күн бұрын

    3:07 Let me tell you something secret, some Malays thought that they were the lost tribe of Israel. This is not the position that hold by many but it's somehow growing especially when I saw someone that is quite influential within our community that taught this. So the one that asked you whether you're Jew possibly just want to know their long lost brother, nothing hateful 😆 I remember I saw a comment of yours when you first arrived in Penang, you said, "It seems like Malaysians aren't so fond of Jewish people at the moment." Something that need to be clarified is that, nowhere in the Quran tells that Muslims need to hate Jews. In fact, Quran teach that Jews are People of the Book, both believe in the same God (God of Abraham), Muslims can eat Jews kosher meat if they can't find halal meat, Muslim man can marry Jewish woman etc. So Muslims don't hate Jews. Muslims only against Zionists. Not all Jews are Zionists. And we can see nowadays that many Jews are protesting against Zionists. "Not in my name," that is what they say.

  • @mord696

    @mord696

    18 күн бұрын

    you gaslighting yourself so hard here its funny

  • @hazarddavid6987

    @hazarddavid6987

    16 күн бұрын

    ​@@mord696is that the best you can come up with???

  • @mord696

    @mord696

    16 күн бұрын

    @@hazarddavid6987 malay hate jews simple

  • @gejelobak6081
    @gejelobak608124 күн бұрын

    if you choose free wild and easy definitely Thailand is the place. But if your choose for peace, harmony, cheer then you will love Malaysia.

  • @nashuhaazmi7473
    @nashuhaazmi747324 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your honest insights. Curious to hear a foreigners perspective on us. Also, admiring how you are talking non-stop while crossing streets, you must already be comfortable with the setting. Stay safe ✌️

  • @keosh777
    @keosh77723 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your insight. Appreciated.

  • @Databhoy
    @Databhoy24 күн бұрын

    People ask if you are Jewish because your name is stereotypically Jewish - first and last name. Ignore these people - if they really follow your Chanel they know all they need to know - you’re cool and you like mutton curry - just like me!😊

  • @envoguecalifornia
    @envoguecalifornia20 күн бұрын

    Fyi : Southern Thailand and Southern Phillipines are similar concepts in cultures, race, religion, language etc with Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore. Basically we are MELAYU peoples.

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    20 күн бұрын

    I’m looking forward to visiting the deep south of Thailand and Philippines too, I hear it feels like you’re in a town in Malaysia

  • @envoguecalifornia

    @envoguecalifornia

    19 күн бұрын

    ​@@benfishermin yup true that.. u can take a train from KL to Hatyai simply cross the border in between.. Southern Thailand custom is more devoted to Malay than Siam for sure..

  • @user-hh9sk4ft1s

    @user-hh9sk4ft1s

    16 күн бұрын

    i think both part are muslim majority, that's why

  • @g1kluang
    @g1kluang24 күн бұрын

    Thailand and Philippines has always been a great tourist destination. No doubt because you have alot to explore in those both countries because of their rich history. Malaysia is more like a long term destination, if you like it you will suit right into the people and culture, if you dont like it, then you will find it hard to blend in and enjoy what Malaysia can bring to you. Thats my take

  • @JamesB-yc6qr
    @JamesB-yc6qr23 күн бұрын

    There are not too many counties left really care for their own citizen, especially in the west. If you want to drug yourself and change your kid's gender, go for it they will say. But, when you say drug and alcohol are bad for your body and mind, you want more spiritual and healthy life style and you cover up your body from evil eyes, they say you are too conservative or extreme,and there are money unthinkable craziness in the west today So, thumbs up for Malaysian!

  • @deensuyuti4661
    @deensuyuti466124 күн бұрын

    I think Malaysian women are not attracted to western men unlike Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. most women in Malaysia prefer their own race over foreigners…

  • @damienyuen7718

    @damienyuen7718

    24 күн бұрын

    Malaysian women as in Malay, Chinese or Indian?

  • @secrets.295

    @secrets.295

    24 күн бұрын

    Nuh. They are attracted to western men too, if they have a chance they will date them. However they are not desperate to get one. When u are poor u become more desperate to fish for western men. To Thailand's credit though, their economy is growing pretty quickly & Thailand wasn't as poor as they used to be. The Philippines are still as poor as they used to be.

  • @damienyuen7718

    @damienyuen7718

    24 күн бұрын

    @@secrets.295 This is why many are leaving Thailand for the Philippines now. They can't get the Thai women as easily as in the past so they move on to their next country where people are still poor and desperate.

  • @decTac

    @decTac

    24 күн бұрын

    Not true

  • @KenAnnaZayn

    @KenAnnaZayn

    24 күн бұрын

    I am a Malaysian woman and a Muslim. As a Muslim, I take relationships very seriously, valuing long-term commitments leading to marriage over short-term relationships or casual dating. You are wrong to assume that I prefer my own race over foreigners. I prefer Muslim men regardless of their race or nationality. While it is true that men of my own race are typically Muslim, if given a choice between a White Muslim and someone from my own race, I would choose the White Muslim.

  • @user-db9ek1ie8f
    @user-db9ek1ie8f24 күн бұрын

    In some countries, access to alcohol, drugs, and companionship may be more readily available compared to other countries where such access is restricted or limited.

  • @brucelatham6636
    @brucelatham663623 күн бұрын

    The main reason is dating. Lots easier to find a girlfriend in Thailand 🇹🇭 or Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @ALLSTAR.X.
    @ALLSTAR.X.23 күн бұрын

    I watched your recent Langkawi video and wanted to share some thoughts. Exploring a new place for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming, right? I get that you might have found Langkawi a bit boring at first, but trust me, there's so much more to it than meets the eye. From stunning hotels to hidden spots waiting to be discovered, Langkawi has a lot to offer. Maybe take some time to explore beyond the usual tourist spots next time. You'll be surprised by what you find! Keep up the great work, and looking forward to seeing more adventures from you

  • @zaharizak

    @zaharizak

    23 күн бұрын

    You need $$$$ to explore and he does not have much of them.

  • @gingerteddy618

    @gingerteddy618

    23 күн бұрын

    He is more on low budget. My opinion, the key is to research first before exploring. Even with low budget one will find Langkawi is heaven.

  • @joharimamat1522
    @joharimamat152224 күн бұрын

    I travel to Thailand 2 - 3 times a year. The land is blessed with kind and welcoming people, wonderful islands and beaches, amazing culture and architecture. In terms of price, for us Malaysians, its no more cheap considering the exchange rate. But its the best option to travel.

  • @charlieparkeris
    @charlieparkeris24 күн бұрын

    I saw a statistic that showed 50% of tourists who visit Thailand, return to visit Thailand again. It's a pretty amazing statistic, given how far many people travel to get there. The same article said that the return rate for visitors to Vietnam is 5%.

  • @fuckyoutube4changingmyusername

    @fuckyoutube4changingmyusername

    24 күн бұрын

    That's bcos most repeat visitors to Thailand come from countries that are VISA FREE. Vietnam is NOT VISA FREE to many countries...especially USA, Canada and Australia. I think it has something to do with the Vietnam War.

  • @fuckyoutube4changingmyusername

    @fuckyoutube4changingmyusername

    24 күн бұрын

    It's about the Visa requirement.

  • @dan4500

    @dan4500

    24 күн бұрын

    Yeah if Vietnam relaxes its visa requirements like Thailand it would have an explosion of tourism. I love Vietnam, especially Ha Giang area in the north, and yes the visa process is a 30 minute online form, but that creates a barrier to entry for lazy people (who are probably a majority of tourists lol)

  • @geopoliticalnutz7350

    @geopoliticalnutz7350

    24 күн бұрын

    @@dan4500 true... I'm lazy. If a country wants a visa from me, meh, not gonna go. No matter how easy is to get. lol. But having said that, our Malaysian passports are pretty good. Most of Europe, Africa and Middle East and all of Asia are visa free.

  • @damienyuen7718

    @damienyuen7718

    24 күн бұрын

    @@dan4500 Yeah the visa thing keeps me out of Vietnam.

  • @user-kq1qw8gb4v
    @user-kq1qw8gb4v23 күн бұрын

    We welcome tourists..but feel unconfort when too many outsiders ..

  • @jinxd8936

    @jinxd8936

    10 күн бұрын

    I feel uncomfortable when I see foreigners in non tourist places. I already expect foreigners in places like kl, langkawi, penang, sabah, sarawak, cameron and genting but when I see them in the corner of selangor, kelantan etc. I feel uncomfortable like ‘umm why are you here?’

  • @yyuyy22
    @yyuyy2221 күн бұрын

    Ben, love watching u talk. U r so honest n very neutral in ur opinion. Keep it up 👍🏻

  • @WafeeTerengganu
    @WafeeTerengganu24 күн бұрын

    In America or US specifically, there are many Thai Food outlets and restaurants. So this might be one factor. Wanna taste authentic Tom Yam soup😅

  • @apair4002
    @apair400219 күн бұрын

    Foreigners do not choose Malaysia, Malaysia chooses people who can visit & stay here 😎

  • @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm
    @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm23 күн бұрын

    You will be alright Ben. You know what's up and are good peeps. Keep searching and follow the true path with your heart!

  • @eileenfeltes3570
    @eileenfeltes357023 күн бұрын

    I am fascinated with the seemingly unending covered sidewalks where you are walking. Is this standard on major roads? Also, how long did it take you to get used to walking on the left or is that still something you have something to think about?

  • @dreamyone78
    @dreamyone7823 күн бұрын

    Hi Ben. Glad to know you had fun with touristy areas here. Maybe you should try visiting other areas outside of KL city centre to get a better feel of what Malaysians are like? And have you tried the Chinese food here?

  • @Danielroams
    @Danielroams23 күн бұрын

    There's nothing wrong with age gap relationships. I feel for you, buddy. You're 32 and broke. Most Asian women want financial security. They stay away from guys your age because young dudes are not serious about long-term relationships. They just want to have fun and move on to the next country.

  • @TeleeFONE

    @TeleeFONE

    23 күн бұрын

    And they know better, single white mens in Asian countries are usually sex tourists, majority of them.

  • @gingerteddy618

    @gingerteddy618

    23 күн бұрын

    Malaysian women are educated and independent.

  • @exocet8834
    @exocet883423 күн бұрын

    Having wifes that are much younger than their husbands is quite a common thing in Muslim culture though.

  • @naynyamish270

    @naynyamish270

    23 күн бұрын

    its not a bad thing when the condition are met , you can see everyday 25 years old girls in say LA act shamefull than a 15 year old girl in rural china , thats a fact

  • @dreamyone78

    @dreamyone78

    23 күн бұрын

    i second that, buddy :-) especially in some states here.

  • @TeleeFONE

    @TeleeFONE

    23 күн бұрын

    Not true at all, Malaysians Muslims tend to marry within the same age groups, ones that have huge age gaps in Muslims marriages are very rare.

  • @gingerteddy618

    @gingerteddy618

    23 күн бұрын

    That is a bare allegation. I know it is not a common thing because I live in Malaysia.

  • @ezz151

    @ezz151

    23 күн бұрын

    Where is your source come from ?

  • @lemanmohammad
    @lemanmohammad23 күн бұрын

    About the food price there is a different between big city and the small towns. To live cheap it is better in a small towns or at the kampung.

  • @axelanamwatever7408
    @axelanamwatever740824 күн бұрын

    Westeners just only looking for cheap booze,easy girl and smoke legal weed😂

  • @muhammadbinibrahim6943

    @muhammadbinibrahim6943

    24 күн бұрын

    Saudis are like that too when they visit Thailand

  • @cooliipie

    @cooliipie

    23 күн бұрын

    All westerners? Or just rich and/or handsome?

  • @dan4500
    @dan450024 күн бұрын

    Philippines has a great Visa for US citizens, you can stay there for up to 2 years (making regular immigration visits). English is fairly common there too, and it's the only country outside of the US with a VA hospital system, so lots of veterans can get free healthcare while they retire there.

  • @deedatfan6868
    @deedatfan686820 күн бұрын

    Well done ..don't drink alcohol... remember your lovely family

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    20 күн бұрын

    Thanks 🙏😀

  • @armageddon2520
    @armageddon252020 күн бұрын

    To sum it up it's about the three S's (Sun, Sex, and San Miguel) if you choose the PH and to certain extent Thai over Malaysia.

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    20 күн бұрын

    Yea for a lot of western tourists this is the case

  • @armageddon2520

    @armageddon2520

    20 күн бұрын

    @@benfishermin and for the record in 2023 Malaysia hit 29 million tourist against PH 4m only.

  • @av603
    @av60323 күн бұрын

    as far as immigration, i heard the gov over there is sympathic to digital nomads. How about specifically to traders? As in, those who work for themselves on the financial markets trading various instruments such as stocks, crypto, options, futures, etc? And how is the internet for these types of work that requires extremely fast internet to the financial markets in the US? Where is the fastest internet in relation to the US financial markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, etc) in SE Asia? Is there a specific area in KL or other cities in SE Asia that is known to have that kind of technical specificities in terms of their internet ping rates to and from US financial markets? Now, it's useful for scalp trading only, other types of trading like swing trades are not impacted with this technical need. Thanks, buddy! Your videos are awesome, great work! Keep it up! Let's gooooooooooo!

  • @rodzitazainal19
    @rodzitazainal195 күн бұрын

    Again, I enjoyed your vlog. Interesting view and honest about ‘you can probably bribe yourself’ out of situation in Malaysia which may probably be true. Thank you

  • @FirsWalkingTours
    @FirsWalkingTours24 күн бұрын

    Have fun my bro 😊🎉

  • @g1kluang
    @g1kluang24 күн бұрын

    Ben I've been curious why you don't record videos like this at your apartment or condo? 😅

  • @sukh6142
    @sukh614224 күн бұрын

    Which country do you prefer

  • @vftw6086
    @vftw608623 күн бұрын

    Ben, this is only my second video of your vlogs. I may jump the gun but here's just some of my thoughts. I am thankful for all the positive stuff you've been commenting on our country, of course they're not to the point of sounding totally biased or just to gain likes. Having travelled to many countries (Europe, Middle Europe, UK, East Asia, not the US and probably never - just doesn't appeal to me and my partner at this juncture), I do agree with most of the things you've said and comparisons made. As you stay on longer in our country, I hope you'll still find it as vibrant and colourful. But the longer you stay here, you'll probably get to see more of the other sides of Malaysia, both good and bad. Stuff like, racial tension escalating, non-friendly pedestrian cities, kind-hearted Malaysians outside of KL/Penang with different vibes in each state, the availability of a nomad visa program etc. I hope that as you continue to vlog and do choose to stay in Malaysia permanently, your positive feelings still outweighs all the negativity that you've come to uncover at the end of the day. I wish you all the best here and hopefully, you'd be a top KZreadr promoting Malaysia even more (hint: you could start learning some basic Bahasa/Mandarin/Tamil - throw some in your videos).

  • @ixora81
    @ixora8121 күн бұрын

    In city usually expenses kinda high compared to the country side maybe. Best food to get is at the stall area. Malaysian more to family oriented . Most Malaysian dates for long term relationship to marry not for wild party, sex even though there's some maybe have.

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    21 күн бұрын

    Yea I get the cheapest prices in the Malaysian mamak stalls, much cheaper than Nasi Kandar places even though I really like those

  • @ixora81

    @ixora81

    21 күн бұрын

    @@benfishermin yeah sort of mamak stall, Malay stall or any Chinese stall around house area or street is good. There's a lot of hidden food valley tho.. I love pork do yeah Chinese cuisine around the stall are the best.

  • @williammit1332
    @williammit133224 күн бұрын

    I think your last name might be why people ask if you're Jewish. Don't think people ask because they would have any bias, probably other jews just wanting to connect with a piasano.

  • @kualakangsar7517
    @kualakangsar751724 күн бұрын

    This must be an earlier video coz you are suddenly back in KL and walking towards HKL.

  • @KagwangSquad
    @KagwangSquad21 күн бұрын

    im filipino i dont travel alot in philippines but i really love to travel in thailand few times and im planing to travel this year.

  • @hwangfongmain7326
    @hwangfongmain732624 күн бұрын

    We fought the Egyptian Pharaoh, the Roman emperors, the Spanish Inquisition, the Russian tsars. They 'defeated' us. But where are they today?😅

  • @robertlackey7212
    @robertlackey721223 күн бұрын

    I enjoyed your video , it sounds "grown up" , so many of these type of videos are made with a very young point of view. I have a business in Guatemala but Guatemala doesn't have a postal system , also veterinary care is kind of just a scam on the "rich" (poor people just kill the pet and get another). I really need a place where I can receive packages for my business and take my pets for surgery if necessary. I am considering Japan and Malaysia , I am worried about people who say people in Malaysians are a hour late all the time. I really would love to hear your thoughts.

  • @azidinzidin9234
    @azidinzidin923422 күн бұрын

    I realy thank God coz as long as I live in Malaysia, it's seen there're less drunkards, less immoral people, less crime, less fighting and the Slum problem was completely overcome in the early 80s. In fact, Street Beggars can be counted on the fingers when u walk down in the city.. so, continue to enjoy here❤

  • @nasilamak2201
    @nasilamak220118 күн бұрын

    Bro, in Thailand, you can waste a lot of money just using the ATM. The cost in Thailand is US$6 per transaction if using a foreign card.

  • @TheAslauga
    @TheAslauga3 күн бұрын

    Im sooo happy they choose somewhere else....i love relatively free from alcohol environment of my country...

  • @rogermanifold8615
    @rogermanifold861513 күн бұрын

    I’m a Brit and personally I like Malaysia great food culture and people as a non drinker that bar culture puts me off big time but I am aware that British state pension only increases with inflation in the Philippines any other south east Asia country and it’s frozen, I would think that this is a big consideration for some people from the UK

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    13 күн бұрын

    Ah wow I didn’t know about this thanks for info 🙌

  • @rogermanifold8615

    @rogermanifold8615

    13 күн бұрын

    @@benfishermin British that retired in Thailand 20 years ago are now stuck on £720 a month state pension while today it would be over £1200 a month in the Philippines, some of them are feeling the squeeze

  • @Nazlikimin
    @Nazlikimin7 күн бұрын

    Do you realize you are walking around inside the general hospital of kuala lumpur compound in most of this video?

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    7 күн бұрын

    Nope I had no idea 😅

  • @MAERR800
    @MAERR80023 күн бұрын

    Hello Saudaraku...saya anak melayu Islam Malaysia...saya sayang semua manusia dan ciptaan tuhan dan suka kedamaian dan gembira jika semua manusia gembira tak kira apa bangsa dan dari mana saudara datang..saya mengalu alukan kedatangan semua dengan tangan terbuka,jangan hiraukan komen komen negatif...🇲🇾🤝😃✌️🤲

  • @Photojouralist123
    @Photojouralist12324 күн бұрын

    Just watched your video on Malaysia, the problem is so many KZreadrs like your self come to Malaysia and stay a few weeks and got it figured out. Malaysia seems to be the hot topic these days for Passport Bros and other gringo's to find a new place to bail to. I"m an American from Seattle Washington been in Malaysia for the past 30 years and I'm on the MM2H visa. For one most of what you say is pretty accurate but and a big but is moving here to live ar your age is pretty much impossible. unless you have some sort of super smart talent they need. In order to get the visa to live here your gotta have lots of USD$$$ and I mean a lot in cash! I know the peanut gallery out there gonna tell me otherwise , I 'm telling your the fact of the matter. Whats printed and what's reality are two different things. I know I've done it twice and just got my renewal. For eg you have to show immigrations all least USD$700,000 cash money in your acct in the US. You must show an income of at least USD$6,000 per MONTH! you mentioned your only 32 that basically counts you out for the MM2H plan. Soon next month the govt will be announcing their new MM2H requirements and its even more dough to get in . End of the day you will have to have lots of dough brother to make it happen. By the way doing visa runs from Malaysia to wherever and coming back you can only do it 3 times per year and if you come into kLIA terminal 2 Air Asia terminal you will be questioned and possibly denied entry. This is a fact from other of my American friends who make visa runs to Chang Mai Thailand. So good luck buddy, I know I'll get a lot flame for telling ya the facts but like I've said I got a lot of combat time here in Malaysia and by the way you better learn the language it helps .

  • @damienyuen7718

    @damienyuen7718

    24 күн бұрын

    Passport bros have no interest in being here. It's not that kind of a society. You should know that if you have been here for 30 years. We're not Thailand, Philippines, Brazil, Colombia where the local women are for sale.

  • @Photojouralist123

    @Photojouralist123

    23 күн бұрын

    @@damienyuen7718 Mr Yuen you are very naïve , go down to Jalan Ceylon or beach club and any of the massage joints Bukit Bingtang and the tons of executive health spas in Kl and PJ tons of Chinese Vietnamese Thai girls for hire. Any way you don’t even know what passport bro is. The kachang gallery again! So don’t kachow lah

  • @damienyuen7718

    @damienyuen7718

    23 күн бұрын

    @@Photojouralist123 I know who the passport bros are. You are way to angry for some reason.

  • @user-jl8pm6yc6x
    @user-jl8pm6yc6x12 күн бұрын

    Bro, when the scooter passed you and driver barking, you were so appropriate. Despite you were the one on the sidewalk and the avenue was empty, this tells me how Malaysia fits your chill factor.

  • @ticoshunt
    @ticoshunt21 күн бұрын

    For those who like to have wild party, drunk as much as they want and having sex everywhere and easy ...they will choose Thailand and Philippines dear. But Malaysia is more towards Islamic country but others can do their religion practice too...and we are more towards family type of 'community' 😊

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    21 күн бұрын

    Yes that’s true!

  • @timungcina
    @timungcina21 күн бұрын

    Malaysia is suitable for family travelers or those who want a quality of life at a reasonable cost... those who are naughty can go to Bangkok...

  • @weijiechen619
    @weijiechen61924 күн бұрын

    Everywhere is the same as long as it suits one。

  • @rafiddee1970
    @rafiddee197024 күн бұрын

    You're a very rational and generally fair person Ben. Longer stay in several different countries and mixing with right minded + educated locals could perhaps provide broader perspectives and more accurate overview pertaining to the pros & cons of those countries, the communities & their respective appeals to larger based of visitors/tourists. Nevertheless, I still respect your opinions 😊

  • @kamrulz659

    @kamrulz659

    24 күн бұрын

    Yes, i like to watch Ben insights on country like Msia, a genuine feelings frm his understanding n dont like to offend anybody.

  • @he-him1009
    @he-him100919 күн бұрын

    I am guessing currently, the high cost of the MM2H visa is something that is a barrier for many expats. I'm from the US and I would love to move to Malaysia but can't afford the visa costs (currently around $125,000 USD for the bottom tier). But, the rest of your reasons are probably also spot on. Keep the content coming! 🙂

  • @jackoneil3933

    @jackoneil3933

    19 күн бұрын

    For me it makes no sense even if I had $125k to tie up. I've been considering S-MM2H (Sarawak) as it's more reasonable at about $30K fixed deposit and income levels at the level most on U.S. Social Security get, but sooner or later people on S-MM2H may be restricted from residing in peninsular Malaysia (K.L., Penang and etc.) rather than just 30 days a year in Sarawak. Also, the MM2H programs have limits on how long you can spend outside of Malaysia, so extended holidays or trips back to a home country can become problematic. Health insurance requirements and costs can be an issue or impossible if you are in the 60+ age group and/or have pre-exsisting conditions. For all the many pluses in Malaysia over the U.S. and that I'd rather go back and retire in Malaysia over remaining in the U.S. but with MM2H changes and other downgrades and challenges, Malaysia is all but off my list. Turkey and the old former soviet republic of Georgia seemed a better option, and a friend from Denmark who's partically disabled and could no longer afford to live in Denmark moved to Vietnam and when kicked out during Covid went Tbilisi Georgia and loved it. I had considered taking over his 360-mo penthouse ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/emiBu9qOYdrFgpM.html ) when he got a subsidized flat back to Denmark but the war in Ukraine changed the landscape and cost of living in Georgia, but Turkey currently seems still a better option then Malaysia primarily due to visa and more moderate climate. Cost of Living in Japan would be much less than the U.S. and in my opinion better on many levels but Visa is a problem as well. France is what I'm currently looking at for long term retirement, Visa requirements are lower than Malaysia's old MM2H program, Health insurance is less and there's a path to citizenship.

  • @bijanbayne3259
    @bijanbayne325921 күн бұрын

    1. IMO more Brits, U.S. & Aussies have heard of or tasted Thai cuisine than Malaysian cuisine. 2. Thailand's gov't seems to promote tourism more avidly than Malaysia (or the P.I's). 3) Thailand has three popular tourist cities, Malaysia has KL. 4) U.S. military involvement in S.E. Asia introduced Western active duty and veterans to Thailand. To your point about U.S. & Westerners' relative lack of exposure to Islam, (or NYC Muslims specifically), I would say Black New Yorkers and U.S. Black people (espec. on the Eastern Seaboard) have a lot of familiarity w/ Islam- be it via hip hop, faith conversion, relatives, study, activism or cuisine. So do non-white Brits, French and Canadians. Certainly Middle Eastern Brits, Canadians and Yanks do.

  • @ndonalias
    @ndonalias23 күн бұрын

    I love it if they prefer those countries

  • @mankidal4961
    @mankidal496124 күн бұрын

    Because of their night life bro..

  • @mizzylamydean2936
    @mizzylamydean293624 күн бұрын

    KZreadr like to be in 🇲🇾 to find sub and clouts. As most of them are English speakers and 🇲🇾 mostly can speak and understand English. Once the YT increase then they will move, it is easy for them cause they are expatre(living temporary) not immigrant(living permenanly). Phillipne and Thailand are 'fun' countries suitable for all people that looking for fun. Only few % will really consider for settling down there. No doubt, basic necessities like currency, hospital, education, housing, food and others facilites will be in to consideration if you are bring your children too. Unless if you are single.

  • @kbj7340
    @kbj734024 күн бұрын

    That's what you think

  • @arivfotomoto3642
    @arivfotomoto364224 күн бұрын

    The second largest tourist arrival in Thailand are from Malaysia, Malaysians loves Thailand too for various reasons (not just the sex part). I used to travel a lot around Thailand by road, it's convenient and they are mostly friendly (even the police who tries to scam your money does it with a smile), plus the rooms are a lot cheaper than in Malaysia. I travelled to Laos thinking the people may be similar to Thais, but they're not. Lao people are nice too, but the thais still has the extra warmth.

  • @damienyuen7718

    @damienyuen7718

    24 күн бұрын

    Scammers with a smile are even worse. 😂

  • @JeremiahBlues
    @JeremiahBlues23 күн бұрын

    Great topic. For me personally, Thailand and Philippines embody more of a South America-ish, carpe diem, live in the moment ethos and that life-giving ethos is missing from Malaysia. I don't see it as a Muslim thing because I don't sense this with Indonesia. There's something very stubborn about M'sia that's always chanting, if we work hard and be prudent, if we blah blah...we shall overcome... And that is not very authentic to me. Meanwhile the admittedly aggravating natural chaos and cons in a place like Thailand seems to me to align more truthfully to the universal human experience. Thailand welcomes the part civilization wants us to deny. The sin city role in Asia belongs to Bangkok and Pattaya (which even the morally uptight Junta ex-government knew and capitalized on by legalizing marijuana) and Malaysia is just such a polar opposite to that mood. I can't drink and I've never done pot, but I like the freedom of having those possibilities in my space. And, even if you're not having sex or pot, Thailand just has much better "finer things in life," full stop. The hotels, the home decor section at Central... I've lived in the US but Thailand is where I meet the world unfurling new and refined experiences for me.

  • @faamp
    @faamp14 күн бұрын

    Im embarrassed I know so little about Malaysia but I'll leave my previous comment up for anyone else with similar misconceptions.

  • @hazarddavid6987
    @hazarddavid698716 күн бұрын

    Malaysia's setting is fundamentally a family based values...the rest appear to be revolving around it...for the most part.

  • @SunnyAwaaRashid-ty4ui
    @SunnyAwaaRashid-ty4ui20 күн бұрын

    We are a proper country in many ways.

  • @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko
    @ViolentCabbage-ym7ko23 күн бұрын

    Ape cite motorsikal naik atas tempat jalan tu?

  • @vivienchong4832
    @vivienchong483219 күн бұрын

    What you say about the Philippines is correct . It's expensive there. I have family there and I visit a couple of times a year and yes, I find things expensive.

  • @Azractor86
    @Azractor8620 күн бұрын

    Hey, let’s go to Rainforest World Music Festival

  • @benfishermin

    @benfishermin

    20 күн бұрын

    Cool where is that? 🤔

  • @jaspalgahunia4726
    @jaspalgahunia472623 күн бұрын

    Hey Ben, I am from the UK and considering moving to KL. I don't like constant rain :-D Can you/the community let me know how the rain behaves? I read it's short and sharp, what does short mean?

  • @dreamyone78

    @dreamyone78

    23 күн бұрын

    Well in KL, the downpours would usually last for about an hour or more and some light rain afterwards. Malaysians would sometimes complain if we don't get enough rain these days as the weather has been too hot and humid these days. (maybe just me since i tend to get migraine headaches often)

  • @gingerteddy618

    @gingerteddy618

    23 күн бұрын

    Rain is a blessing.

  • @fatinemalina3495

    @fatinemalina3495

    2 күн бұрын

    @jaspalgahunia4726 I think you can get some prespective regarding this with expats like @Ryan Howlett. I recommend you to check him out

  • @muddystream
    @muddystream23 күн бұрын

    hi bro, we always welcome people like u here. in fact u frm the state, there probably a sentiment that u may be a jewish. since what happened now in the middle east, people here essentially muslim are peacefully boycotting jewish products & company. u were right about how some people choose thailand & philipine instead of malaysia but u ever think in that all what u need in life before u dead…the malay here have a phrase like “dimana bumi dipijak, disitu langit dijunjung” it means that wherever we live, we must observe the local custome. what their purpose in life, their objective, way of life to succeed not even in this world but also the hereafter. we muslim like to do even a simple dakwah(promoting islam) to non-muslim or non-believers because we like sharing the love and we want everyone have a beautiful life and go to heaven. it all about live & peace. since u frm US, i suggest u follow youtuber frm US like Sabeel Ahmed or i am the wanner, hopefully u will find some peaceful & the truth in life. ❤😊

  • @bijanbayne3259
    @bijanbayne325921 күн бұрын

    4,000 subs, yes1

  • @RajeshRavindranathan
    @RajeshRavindranathan24 күн бұрын

    I dont see anything different with my Muslim friends than my other friends. The only exception is they tend to be touchy/sensitve when it comes to religion. Like I can make fun of my religion (or the one I was in, now I am an atheist) or any other religion without much consequences but Muslims get personal about it. I can only do that with my close Muslims friends but I wouldn't want to try that with Muslims I don't know. That said , I am not saying it doesnt happen in any other religion but its rarer.

  • @keangwooichoo6138

    @keangwooichoo6138

    24 күн бұрын

    Yes. They are nice people, but if you touch religion it will be Dr jekyll and Mr Hyde.

  • @kamrulz659

    @kamrulz659

    24 күн бұрын

    Religion is personal thing between them n their creator.Whether u believe in God or not, belliting their God is a kind of offended thing to them, not to be part of joke😊

  • @RajeshRavindranathan

    @RajeshRavindranathan

    24 күн бұрын

    ​ @kamrulz659 On one hand the claim is "religion is a personal thing between someone and the creator" but in everything else its public and there is nothing personal at all about it and it effects even those who don't beleive in it. If something is public, then people have the right to talk or critisize it else keep it private and personal. That's only fair.

  • @zaharizak

    @zaharizak

    23 күн бұрын

    Why is there a need to make fun of someone else's belief? Any religion for that matter. Why? The Quran tells us don't do that and we try our best not to. In Quran 6:108 "˹O believers!˺ Do not insult what they invoke besides Allah or they will insult Allah spitefully out of ignorance. This is how We have made each people’s deeds appealing to them. Then to their Lord is their return, and He will inform them of what they used to do."

  • @RajeshRavindranathan

    @RajeshRavindranathan

    23 күн бұрын

    @@zaharizak ​ You can't quote the source of the claim and then claim that is the evidence. That's a circular argument and I already explained why religions shouldn't be exempt from criticism...and most religious folks criticize other religions all the time so your point is moot.

  • @dannys-beverage-world
    @dannys-beverage-world24 күн бұрын

    A lot of sports people like marijuana for the health benefits.. Like the Olympic swimmer gold medalist... Alcohol is so bad for you... I didn't know anything about Malaysia I thought they were going to have hashish.. I went to a place where they had outdoor pipes smoking I asked him if it was hash.. I thought because turkey has a lot of hash so I thought the Malaysians would have places to smoke hash..

  • @llewen123
    @llewen12315 күн бұрын

    Don't downplay the load speaker it's the reason I left Penang

  • @ardentblue7493
    @ardentblue749324 күн бұрын

    FYI,the number of expats and foreign tourists visiting Malaysia are waaaaay higher than the number of foreigners visiting Philippines.. Im talking based on the fact and actual figures released by the tourism authority of each country.. duh! U seriously need to make more research before producing a rubbish content like this dude!

  • @bertronix182

    @bertronix182

    20 күн бұрын

    You are wrong though. The chinese and asians are the one who dominated your visitors since its more easy to access with your border. China is the closest border to Thailand its so easy to go. They go to Thailand first, next destination is Malaysia and then Singapore. US and western people only visits in Malaysia but US and western countries stay much longer in the Philippines since it has so many provinces to stay and its cheaper than living in a modern Kuala Lumpur.

  • @ardentblue7493

    @ardentblue7493

    20 күн бұрын

    @@bertronix182 u thought people blind?? Every one with eyes can see that not many western tourists in the philippines.. i went to philippines last year and hardly seeing any caucasian around.. anyway, malaysia not only receiving many chinese tourist, we also received many tourists from india, middle east, australia,new zealand and of course europe too...

  • @bertronix182

    @bertronix182

    20 күн бұрын

    @@ardentblue7493 were talking abount staying and living not visiting. You must be a clown for saying that. Philippines is one the top countries in the world for expats to retire and live. If there will be foreigners livin in Malaysia it's chinese or bangladesh. PH has 82 provinces the most in the world. Even if you went to PH you don't have superpowers to see all the western foreigners living there. Cebu, Dumaguete, Siargao, Bohol alone are huge and I'm just mention 4 provinces. You can clearly see in youtube who got the most foreigners living on SEA. This is staying and living not visitors. Lower your ego and search in youtube.

  • @ardentblue7493

    @ardentblue7493

    20 күн бұрын

    @@bertronix182 seriously? With high crime rates and poverty?? Philippines is not Dubai.. wake up from your day dream

  • @bertronix182

    @bertronix182

    20 күн бұрын

    @@ardentblue7493 Did i say its better than Dubai? Where? You arae hurt about Philippines dude? Muslims are really funny thats why Malaysia is the most boring country in the world. Don't get hurt. 🤣

  • @abhs1141
    @abhs114124 күн бұрын

    You speak for yourself . Those who hv families and kids prefer Malaysia . If the intention is going after prostitutes , Malaysia is not the place . We Malaysians still hv the moral values

  • @GTChow

    @GTChow

    23 күн бұрын

    I don't think he said that Malaysia is a place to look for prostitutes, he is saying the exact opposite of that. Maybe understand the video first before commenting defensively like that.

  • @henryyeoh8610

    @henryyeoh8610

    23 күн бұрын

    Moral values does not define by your job. The way you are talking and looking down somebody because of their profession is not very moral either. Do you understand what I am saying.

  • @n0ah4177

    @n0ah4177

    23 күн бұрын

    That is exactly what he said about malaysia in his video. Listen to the video thoroughly next time.

  • @damienyuen7718

    @damienyuen7718

    23 күн бұрын

    @@henryyeoh8610 Do drug dealers have morals? Ones job can have direct implications of ones morals.