Do Foreigners Feel CULTURE SHOCK in MALAYSIA?

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I hope you would also get e-sim sponsorship too, it helps especially for traveling nomads

[@Gdftgu]

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You got a sponsorship. Nice

[@RosesWild]

Never ask Singaporean. They will brag Singapore is so much better and clean. 😂 but they love coming to Malaysia deep down .

[@GoGoTomica]

Never ask Malaysian about Singapore too. They will tell us how bad Singaporeans are and how they steal Malaysian petrol every weekend

[@akimamin7670]

Same like malaysians when they work in singapore. Working attitude sucks brag malaysia is better yet everyday 4am must queue at customs just to work in singapore when work starts at 8am 😂

[@lancewood1410]

They say they so rich but they are too poor to pay for anything LOL.

[@DRMTCZMY]

singaporeans dont break the law in their country, they chose Malaysia to do so..

[@honeygoseyney2421]

This is so true

[@umaiman3576]

😂😂😂😂....

[@Subetekyoyu]

😂😂😂

[@akimamin7670]

Malaysians they dont do drugs in their own country but they chose to traffick into singapore. As of today 10 malaysians are on death row in singapore and countless others have been executed

[@sanmer85]

Especially the road laws

[@MVPA-io5ee]

i think for Australian, especially if they already mix around in their own country, Malaysia or South East Asia are not really surprising for them. i mean they're as close to us than any other county..

[@DonDon45-i5h]

Australia has much higher poverty rate than Malaysia, yet she said that we have ''very poor'' backstreets 🤣🤣🤣 she's just jealous that Malaysia is better than australia

[@wKheir]

​@@DonDon45-i5hwhich part. And Malaysia has arnd 10m more population than Australia continent.

[@flyingfox3766]

@@DonDon45-i5haustralia dont have that many low skill foreign workers or illegal aliens. They who are millions in Malaysia impact how others view us.

[@Noor881291]

@@DonDon45-i5h she’s probably confused about those homeless refugees and think that those are Malaysians.

[@shhas1483]

WA & NSW are totally different settings. It feels like traveling to another country after flying for 3.5 hrs to reach Perth, from Sydney. Some part in Perth feels like a twin of Singapore but with more land (of course, 😂) and located in another country.

[@junechchun336]

A word of caution. Lately I learnt that street beggars are mostly foreigners. There is a syndicate of beggars being bursted by police in kl.

[@muhd7144]

Foreign beggers have been around in Malaysia especially Kuala Lumpur for years. Internet and YT search will reveal plenty of references.

[@BP-iz2lt]

who cares

[@decTac]

Good job Ben 👍 We cannot compare KL/Malaysia with SG, SG is a developed country and KL/Malaysia is a developing city/country.. KL is bigger than SG and SG is a small island more easier to manage and organize.. while you can still seeing many high scaffolding structures etc in KL it shows KL is growing and growing rapidly and non-stop..😊KL/Malaysia has its own specialities with more gigantic skyscrapers and amazing skyline and also natural rainforest and wildlife conservations besides holidays in cool highlands resorts, pristine islands and beaches.. No matter how much SG has far developed it is still depending on Malaysia's natural resources like fresh water , electricity, fresh vegetables and fruits like the Malaysian most famous durian varieties especially the Musang King and Black thorn..😅

[@rifdex-8]

Love Malaysia, we dont feel crammed... we can drive anywhere we like during weekends to alot of interesting place....

[@decTac]

@rifdex-8 yes, it's one of the hidden gems 👍

[@tymax6751]

Sad that many visitors think KL represents the whole of Malaysia. You can't even compare KL to Singapore because KL is designed to have access to other locations surrounding it like Genting Highlands, etc. So, the city planners don't stuff everything into the city.

[@normalaahmad5711]

Yeahh..so true..if u live in foreign country, and almost 13 yrs...for sure u will like that conutry..no doubt n yet u compare with the country that u just step in..come in...please do more research...so sad...

[@naza3291]

@@normalaahmad5711 chill2 je. agree to disagree. everyone comes with their own expectation. beauty is in the eye of beholder.

[@airicatagiri]

It is amazing to see this channel growing and having sponsored ads.Congratz!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot!

[@wKheir]

Yups. It's gradually growing day by day. That's the ease of doing bussines in malaysia, in vlogging 'industry' for instance 😅

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[@decTac]

I'm one of the subscribers 💪😅

[@kyleanuar9090]

SG guy is spot on about the comparison between the two cities.

[@thetruth3462]

Wow ben. Congratulations on 20k subscribers!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot 😀💫

[@joe2606]

K.L is kinda easy to navigate around, walking probably not, the weather ensure that you're mostly in the malls. Since there's lots of people from different countries , ethnicity , amongst others, most travellers would be less culture shock. overall great interview, even with the Russian guy.

[@HolyKALim]

Ben, you are now expert in interviewing foreigners in Malaysia.... should consolidate the numbers... and get Guiness Record.

[@Afghanun]

Honestly, i watch all these videos just see Ben. Love his laughter. 🎉

[@benfishermin]

Nice to hear that thank you 😀

[@skanthaadsigns]

Ben ur doing a Great National Service with this feedback content ❤❤

[@benfishermin]

Thank you

[@val80156]

Yeh! Ben got a big sponsor! Congrats!🎉

[@benfishermin]

Thank you

[@stefanexplores]

Fantastic video, Ben. Really enjoy your channel. And Malaysia is awesome. Might hop over from Thailand soon :)

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot, definitely visit Malaysia when you can 😀

[@xshiro83]

@@stefanexplores you are welcome here..

[@jimlakejr6323]

Dude when are you going to do a video outside of kuala lumpur? interview foreigners on perhentian island maybe? cause i'll be visiting perhentian island on march. would like to see on ground interview there.

[@faredizzudin4805]

Be careful about weather bro.

[@natsudragneel8104]

True. The end of the year is not a prime time to go to island. Flood and high rise/high tide waves. Be careful though.

[@jimlakejr6323]

@@natsudragneel8104 but im going on march next year. it should be good right?

[@nurmursyida4909]

@@jimlakejr6323yess in march is good

[@imransyazani4661]

@@jimlakejr6323 march should be fine. coming from malaysian who went 3 times this year alone lol

[@GajahMengaumTheBruce]

This channel is growing!

[@benfishermin]

Yes! I'm happy about that 😀

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@@benfishermin I am happy for you too!

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dang, 20k subs now. Ben, I subbed when you were at like 2.xxK subs. And with sponsored ads. Great stuff man !

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Thanks for being an early subscriber 😀

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[@Yasin_Affandi]

What a wonderful video and interviews with the foreign tourists.

[@benfishermin]

Thanks! 😀

[@Yasin_Affandi]

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[@nickloong]

Great job Ben. Your channel seems to be gaining good momentum, and congratulations on achieving 20k subscribers!😊

[@SekolahRimbaStudio]

Fun fact; the site of pavillion was my primary school and secondary school (highschool) which was demolished a few years after we celebrated 100 years anniversary. This area was where my childhood and adolescent years strived, walking down the road to get a bus back and forth. Weaving through the roads to hang out at mapley, before walking our way to lot 10 roof top, before dropping by sungeiwang and lowyatt to get motherboard of your computer. And actually spent a few nights, at the site of TRX which housed kuala lumpur lokap 😂

[@sathi6395]

Which school was that the was 100 yrs old ?

[@speedygonzales3290]

@@sathi6395 bukit bintang girls school

[@SekolahRimbaStudio]

@@sathi6395bukit bintang girl school, look it up

[@zailinahmad9695]

​@@sathi6395 Bukit Bintang Girls School

[@kenlee1416]

​@@sathi6395 Bukit Bintang Girls' School established in 1893, under a different name. The school relocated to the current location of Pavilion in 1930. In 2000, it changed its name again and relocated to Cheras.

[@Isndar]

I remember a months or two ago channel have less than 10k subs and even last week it was 17k and now today its 20K subs! Congratulations Ben love the exposure of Malaysia from Foreigner being their sincere honest towards our culture and country. Hopefully this channel is a great bridge for those who are reluctant to visit and travel to Malaysia to get their answer to come and visit the one and only Truly Asia

[@thebluewood]

Was about to say the same. Glad to see he's got lots of subs now 🎉

[@mylifemyway8067]

Hi man, 1st of all, congratulations for 20k subscribers 🎉🎉🎉. Intresting to watch your street interview about Malaysia and at the same time you jumped into journalism world. Btw, I would like to suggest you to create montage for your channel. It will be more interesting. Again congrats and all the best.

[@benfishermin]

Thank you 😀😀

[@muhammadfirdaus634]

Awesome, Ben… 👍👍

[@benfishermin]

Thank you ✌

[@az5745]

Good job Ben. Enjoy your videos tremendously!

[@mejamakan3054]

wow..congratz now you have sponsor😂😂

[@benfishermin]

Thank you 😀

[@aren3130]

Hi Ben....your is growing quite fast lately since you go for street interview.Just happy for you.Keep it up and looking forward for you next video.Stay cool and cheers.

[@roybuffet7542]

Ben, you should visit Sarawak. Here is much better than Kuala Lumpur. You will definitely love this city.

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

Another banger? Great job bro! 😃🔥

[@benfishermin]

Thank you bro 💫

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

@benfishermin you're welcome anytime 🤠

[@Gdftgu]

Wow really 😮😮😮

[@azharidris7092]

wow.. you look really good Ben.. love the clean look.. more please..

[@jjhenry3338]

Great interviews.❤️❤️❤️

[@miyulsuhaimi1069]

Keep the content more n more ❤ . Love it

[@benfishermin]

thank you!

[@zam023]

Ben, have you asked visitors if the metro system is useful for them to move around. So far, I have not heard any foreigners talk about using the metro when they talked about walkability.

[@jdelark6428]

Thanks for the interviews Ben! I am particularly interested in what my fellow Aussies think of Malaysia and Malaysians. And that Aussie mum at the start is absolutely correct - West Australians are closer to Asia and they (and Northern Territory folks) are a bit different to those on the east coast as a result.

[@fuadarif4056]

Good job Ben.

[@hagridlemonhead611]

What shocks me is I see Singaporeans drive, park carefully in singapore and the moment the cross into Malaysia, the high speed driving they go into is nutso and I’m from LA. They disregard every law and rule when it comes to road safety. Walking in LA, my friends couldn’t believe that I would prefer to walk, they thought I was broke and poor. You can request for more meat and less rice. You just pay a bit more. All you gotta do is ask. New York City has nyonya.

[@KeithHiew]

Nice video, Ben. I think foreigners, like in every other country, you need some time to even experience “culture shock”. In Malaysia, because of the many races, each race has its own distinct culture, and you can experience that even in KL itself by just exploring the suburbs. You’ll find Malaysians feeling “culture shock” even among themselves because of the race barrier. It’s like oil and water, we can stay side by side, but we hardly mix.

[@amein73]

Nice interview.

[@JocelynJC1913]

Huge Congratulations Ben on > than 20k subs!!! 👏 🎉 Your channel is surely raining great momentum 💪! Very happy for you. Keep up the great job!!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot 😀✌️🙏

[@JocelynJC1913]

@@benfishermin Hi Ben, u r most welcome!

[@kasmanikasrim59]

probably a good idea to install clip-on mics so that everyone can speak whenever they need to

[@zam023]

Not for impromptu street interviews with strangers/general public. One important observation I made with other interviews too, no physical contact.

[@dreamyone78]

Hi Ben. Would you consider doing live Q and A sessions?

[@ptaeiy-n2h]

Just an observation Ben. When you're interviewing 2 or more people move the questions around a bit, not just focusing on the one. The other person(s) will feel so left out and you can see that in their body language.

[@benfishermin]

It's because she said before the interview she didn't want me to ask her anything, because of her English. If you ever see multiple people in the interview but I don't talk to everyone it's because they specifically request me not to.

[@al8775]

​@@benfisherminterima kasih for the explanation Ben ...was wondering about that too..

[@ptaeiy-n2h]

@@benfishermin Ok Got it..

[@shhas1483]

13:50 you can always customize your plate. Just order a 2 @ 3 portions of steam fish or meats without rice. I always do that and never be bothered with staring from other table 🤣. In fact it was recommended by the owner of the restaurant to eat ‘lauk’ only because they only have 1 size steam fish. Beef/lamb steaks are inexpensive in Malaysia, but you need to order extra to get American portion.

[@hazwansyafiq6457]

2:00 there's literally a Malay Island at the Australia and Australia already joined South East Asia in term of their Footbal youths development. In some ways Australia is already South east Asia country 😅

[@mrecent]

Ben, you are looking so well, fit and healthy. I do believe in the benefits of the keto diet. Keep it up!

[@yukai5283]

Ben dug a background of Russian man. I’d like to listen things like this. It’s interesting

[@benfishermin]

Thanks!

[@Afghanun]

@@yukai5283 Ben can dug my background anytime.

[@xshiro83]

Yeah, that Russian man is too honest

[@asussusa6862]

Russian people are actually quite honest and nice european people

[@acfresh4life]

Thanks for doing video about Malaysia. Enjoy your stay in Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@benfishermin]

Thank you!

[@kikokat4366]

Am not skipping the ads

[@WafeeTerengganu]

KL is an old city with old infrastructure at the beginning of its establishment. Some old structures are historical with eclectic design and architecture from abroad, Moghul style etc. Thus when the city grow to the extent that to build high rise towers one must preserve the old to become great. This is why some pavement or sidewalks couldn't connect to each other due to old landmarks or foundations.

[@IronChinLuke]

Pumping out great content as usual Ben!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot

[@srekashraff]

Great interviews!

[@zerrodigital6262]

13:08 As Malaysian who are trying to gain more muscle, and low on budgets, yeah I'm always complain about lack of proteins.

[@xshiro83]

Why bro? Chicken and eggs are quite cheap here. It is not too bad

[@cheriamanja6214]

Interesting interview, Ben. You're like a reporter. Haha. Btw that Alabama guy slang reminds me of Forrest Gump.

[@benfishermin]

I do feel like a journalist now 😂 ha yea strong southern accent!

[@peacelordpeacelord7719]

please visit Gua Musang, Kelantan don't just only visit big cities like KL.

[@secretserviceinc]

Cool

[@AhmadZakiVision]

5:47 - it is because many foreigners come to Malaysia for various purposes and start with tourist passports. Much more then Singapore. Some also come to look for work because in their home country it is very difficult to find employment opportunities. When there are many "immigrants" from outside Malaysia, they also bring various problems.

[@pro_x999]

Global Peace Index 2024 Top 10: Iceland Ireland Austria New Zealand Singapore Switzerland Portugal Denmark Slovenia Malaysia

[@blueshirt26]

Fun fact: Malaysia is home to Kristang people, which are descended from Portuguese soldiers marrying local Malay women (and also some Indians, Jews, Chinese, other Europeans etc). They are one of the oldest continuous European community in Southeast Asia..They can mainly be found in Malacca city, specifically in Kampung Portugis neighbourhood.

[@chekarooz2361]

When talking about Malaysia restaurant in foreign countries is a bit harder to find as not many migrated out. Hence Malaysian have easier access into a lot of countries eg Europe countries since 80s.

[@ZuanhardieFamily]

terbaik lahhh.... bagitau lahhh leh aku bawa korang jalan2

[@stephenlock7236]

It would be more revealing of any culture shocks if the visitors were probe with more detailed questions

[@selvesr7144]

Weather has picked up. Monsoon has begun. Don't think you will be able to go to Perhentian.

[@arivfotomoto3642]

Yes, Perhentian season ends around mid October. Go at your own risk after that.

[@lsy6318]

Why some fella like to compared with Singapore ? Its just a little tiny land and easy to organise the hold things. Took a plane and flying over can see it all just in one view ..

[@BernardBertrand]

hahaahah Ben, I am quite sure you did put the 0:20 short clip in the into for fun right ?! hahahahah there is no way we could understand what she says without the subtitle

[@teoengchin]

So the Russian dude has been in Bali for 2 years and has never gone back. I wonder... did anything major happened there about 2 years ago...?

[@kyleanuar9090]

Many are saying Bali has changed a lot and getting more expensive. Maybe it's the Benidorm for Aussies

[@happybelyakov]

@ the war started, and conscription into the army

[@amirloqman9076]

Not just Russian in Bali. There were also Ukrainian and Belarusian residing in Bali

[@asussusa6862]

You can check online the Russian population did not increase much for the last 10 years. Not like other countries. Many Russians actually prefer to migrate out of their country. Due to sanctions, war, etc

[@wKheir]

Sometimes I think u should ask people preference between KL n BKKother than Spore. Spore is just too familiar to us Malaysians as they used to be part of Malaysian states.

[@DonDon45-i5h]

Since when does Malaysia have ''very'' poor backstreets? Poverty rate in Malaysia is near 0%. Australia on the other hand has a poverty rate of almost 14%

[@tymax6751]

Poverty is exposed in different ways in different countries. And the 'poverty' seen mostly by the visitors is most probably represented by the illegal immigrants that are everywhere in KL especially.

[@christinachong7415]

Hi Ben, my 2 cents' worth. You might wanna ask your audience to *Share* your videos to their social media, like Facebook to increase the exposure including Westerners. If I were you, I would ask this favour from my US friends and family.

[@shortyshortshots]

somehow i let the ads run for Ben to earn something along the way 😎

[@xshiro83]

That's a good ads..now im thinking maybe i also need a vpn 😅

[@aren3130]

Me too.Help Ben to get extra income.

[@val80156]

I don’t have ads. KZbin premium

[@angieng2029]

Most Singaporean usually feel more chill and relax when down to Malaysia. 😊

[@HalimWander]

notice that a lot of them were here not for traveling but either on visa run or traveling for work..maybe the next interview would be like..are you here for travel or something else 😅

[@Mohd1syukri]

sorry my English Not very good because im just finish study SPM only my opinion of course Singapore it's batter about safety because Singapore just small country easy to handle honestly i'm Malaysia people also want to have good rule for safety and clean country Not only KL city i'm hope next future malaysia will be good country for foregnier hope we're ever you all come from hope you all enjoy and hqve fun come to my Malaysia country

[@holycopy]

I bet they would feel weird holding a pack of pads out in the open 😂 i bought a pack and didnt put it in a bag. Just held it in my hand. And an elderly lady came to me and whispered "girlie keep that hidden." I experienced culture shock eventho she was the foreigner 😂😂😂😂

[@labuhijau]

7:43 london/singapore guy cameo.

[@arivfotomoto3642]

Malaysian food can be really spicy, it's regional. Malay cooking usually uses chili padi, similar to Thai birds eye chili, it's stinging hot, you'd be crying for water. It's different to Indian spicy, which are usually in the gravy.

[@LisaLisa-mo2tg]

Remember after hard time they will came a happy time just be patient.. That Allah promise..

[@DonDon45-i5h]

The first lady said we have ''very'' poor backstreets 🤣🤣 she's just jealous that we're richer than Australia and that Australia doesn't have nice places like malaysia

[@xshiro83]

@@DonDon45-i5h Chill bro. It's fine, people can have their own opinion and nothing is perfect

[@DonDon45-i5h]

@@xshiro83 her opinion is literally wrong though, you can't just say random stuff even though the evidence says the opposite

[@bellaviebites]

Malaysian uniquely cultures in daily conversations 👇 ["Have you eaten yet" ?] ["Where do you stay" ?] ["How old are you"?] ["Are you married yet"?] [''How many kids do you have"? ] ["When is your 2nd kid coming"?] ["How much is it"?] ["So expensive lah" !] 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tengfs]

Typical Babisian mentality

[@demo7592]

We eat lots of fish than meat. Also, they did not know that we have lots of beaches😂😂. Well, they cant see people wearing bikinies sitting on our beach.

[@nosnaj]

Surfsharkkkkkkkk damn 🎉

[@lamkw6329]

the guy from London who stays in Singapore, i definitely know he will said Singapore when mentioned he has 2 kids 🤣. Even im a KL person i would stay in Singapore if i have the choice, the vibe in KL is really good, but too much chaos when things are not organized...

[@ron4hmed756]

reaching out the french lady in white, can you get me connected with her.

[@zulikhsan7636]

The question is funny for me. You won't get much culture shock just by visiting only Kuala Lumpur. The city is too diversed. You should try asking in different state like Perak/Kedah, Johor, Kelantan etc.

[@lubuksiejie6548]

your face looks like Damian Lewis..Band of brothers

[@RichardLu-jw6pr]

That is how we are in Malaysia.

[@choon-l8e]

Malaysian love foreigners

[@samjuniordimok]

Ask foreigners about using the bum gun man... That will shock you...

[@pelloh4611]

There are no homeless people in Kuala Lumpur or for that matter Malaysia. These are foreigners from surrounding economically wanting countries.

[@CreazyDude-vs9sr]

Please try the mcdonals, it taste way wayy wayyy different here. Wayyyyyy tasty

[@birdseyeview219]

None of them are answering the question. Helloooo!! "Culture Shock!"🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fuadarif4056]

Wow look at you Ben. 60K

[@JuLee]

Why would you take a bus to langkawi when flights are 45 mins and 100ish rm

[@tengfs]

They prefer to experience road trip and ferry

[@HogbergPhotography]

Curious about how you find carnivore food in KL? Do you cook all your meals at home?

[@benfishermin]

Yea I need to cook all of my meals, no eating local food unfortunately

[@HogbergPhotography]

@@benfishermin So, why do you eat carnivore and for how long?

[@benfishermin]

@@HogbergPhotography I have an autoimmune condition and so I have a reaction to most foods. Eating carnivore or keto seems like the only way to keep myself free of any symptoms. I've been doing it off and on for a few years, but now I'm more strict, I got back on it 2 months ago as I was feeling unwell again after eating local food for a few months in Malaysia (only meat curries + veggies, no sugar/grains/rice/carbs still, but I believe the chili and seed oils bother me, and also surely some used sugar which I tried to avoid).

[@dudeezk]

14:00 yes ben Obesity, Diabetes We even have ads saying 1 spoon of sugar is enough, but we malaysian just love the sweets and cholesterol xD

[@AhmadZakiVision]

16:53 - Many states in Malaysia also have beaches 😅

[@jasonlcw1213]

I like the french lady she is cute!

[@user-wr8pu2xk9z]

The first lady looks so young for someone who has teenage children.

[@hawaukau]

Western Australia, they don't like Eastern Australia. Watched some video bout it recently.