Foreigners' biggest CULTURE SHOCK in Malaysia (street interviews)

I'm so excited to explore #kualalumpur & #Malaysia

[@Livingabroadalex]

What has been your biggest ever culture shock in a new country?

[@Yasin_Affandi]

I was shocked by the loud continuous honking in Mumbai, even after 3 years working and living in the city, I still find such noises are very disturbing.

[@Livingabroadalex]

@Yasin_Affandi wow me too!! It was even shocking to see signs on trucks and cars encouraging honking

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@Livingabroadalex Hehe. It's a part of their culture. Actually, what was even more shocking is the level of poverty in the big cities like Mumbai. I just couldn't believe what I witnessed with my own eyes. It's truly sad to see what it's like, nobody really cares, what future would that be when thinking forward in life.

[@zulzuhas9500]

ni mood​@@Yasin_Affandi

[@nutzhazel]

It was at Padang, Sumatera for me, the traffic was super crazy with traffic lights not working, no helmets for motorcyclists, vehicles even passing very close by on smaller roads, but there's NO honking at all 😂 And there were no accidents either 😂 I thought I was gonna die a few times lol Then the tour guide explained to us that the people are from Minangkabau tribes, so in their culture it's very disrespectful to anger or offend people because it can leads to generations of hatred or enemies between the families 😅 So they really try not to offend anyone with honking on the road etc 😅

[@JillandHannah]

Great to meet you and great video!

[@Livingabroadalex]

It was my pleasure! You ladies are awesome 🥳 keep making those awesome travel videos 💪

[@MALAYDES]

@@Livingabroadalex yes I'M FROM MALAYDESH COUNTRY THE ORGANIZATION BENGALI IN KUALA LUMPUR MALAYDESH 🎉

[@nickloong]

Kuala Lumpur is a modern city that's surprisingly quiet. I totally agree. Lol😅😂

[@kamrulz659]

Not quiet but the citizen knows where to congregate, not simply wandering around without any purpose😊

[@almas806]

@@kamrulz659 We don't press our klakson every second, we don't make phone calls in lifts, our traffic jams are short lived, not going on for 12 hours, we don't have hawkers shouting at you to try their food, even noisy Chinese tourists automatically quieten down when they are in Malaysia etc etc.

[@samueljr.2026]

Respect and love to Malaysia! ❤❤

[@neliegrimes-hardie8376]

I love Malaysian food ❤️👍

[@idrissaat118]

Welcome to malaysia the best country in the world.yeh❤❤❤❤

[@CityofMillionaires]

Malaysia is definitely the place to be. Don't forget to visit Ipoh - The City of Millionaires as well!

[@chiangea3495]

Nice vlog love it !🎉🎉🎉❤ Top 3 English speaking countries in SEA are Singapore, Malaysia & the Philippines. Top 3 the highest percapita income in SEA are : Singapore, Brunei & Malaysia. Top 3 the strongest passport in SEA are : Singapore , Malaysia & Brunei. But Singapore is expensive as in ranked no 1 tie with Zurich for the most expensive city in the world in 2024. You can live in Kuala Lumpur with 60%-70% discount vs living in Singapore. Most of Singaporean are from Malaysia that why our foods and traditions are about the same.😊

[@Livingabroadalex]

Wow!! That's great info! Thank you 😁

[@yasirmansor6555]

Singapore part of Malaysia before it's become independen because about politics​@@Livingabroadalex

[@Gurkha9]

I'm planning on visiting Malaysia (KL, maybe Penang also) next year. One of the things I'm looking forward to is the food scene. A melting pot of Indian, Malay and Chinese. I visited KL as a 10yo but don't remember much.

[@Livingabroadalex]

You'll have a great time, I'm sure, and please let us know about your experience! Enjoy 🥳

[@wongcw08]

Google "Ipoh". Awesome town between KL and Penang. Don't miss it.

[@noordinbeldenlex1620]

Interviewees from Commonwealth countries such as the UK, Australia, or Canada could notice some parallels between Malaysia and their countries since, prior to localising the system to fit our environment and culture, we learned a lot from the British in terms of administration, education, and the legal system. Compared to other countries in Southeast Asia where immigrants brought here by the British have since become citizens, Malaysia and Singapore are more multiethnic nations. Because of this, our cuisine and culture are incredibly diverse and rich. Thus, simply travel to Malaysia if you'd like to have a glimpse of whole Asia. In one location, you might come across Chinese, Indians, Indonesians, and Middle Easterners all are here in Malaysia. Malaysia is truly Asia.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Yes, all different countries have their own traditions and cultures. Wonderful interviews.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you Yasin!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

​@@LivingabroadalexThank you too. Wonderful interviews. 😀

[@pongan18channel85]

You're pretty safe here guys, no worry ....tqvm for visiting mlysia...nation of fud heaven

[@gingerBreadcool]

Currently malaysia was listed in top 10 most peaceful countries in the world which is we’re in no.10.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Lesser motorbikes - sign of progress.

[@norzilahaziz6695]

you dont need to go to japan..korea or arab to find their foods..you can easily find them KL mny restaurants or cafes.

[@norzilahaziz6695]

welcome to mlysia guys..have a nice stay hopefully..hahaha

[@Xeras10]

I can say if you wanna try good Malaysian food especially Malay food it always around KL suburb area...not in the City Centre...i recommend to try Nasi Kerabu, Nasi Kukus Ayam Berempah, Nasi Dagang, Keropok Lekor , Ramly Burger & bunch of kuih or dessert....i like the Japanese channel called Chaimaru Family Oishii Malaysian Life because most of the time they really go to a local places to eat...hope you find some & try it!!!

[@Livingabroadalex]

That's excellent advice!! Thank you 🥳

[@pro_x999]

The Global Peace Index 2024: 1🇮🇸Iceland 2🇮🇪Ireland 3🇦🇹Austria 4🇳🇿New Zealand 5🇸🇬Singapore 6🇨🇭Switzerland 7🇵🇹Portugal 8🇩🇰Denmark 9🇸🇮Slovenia 10🇲🇾Malaysia 11🇨🇦Canada 12🇨🇿Czech Republic 13🇫🇮Finland 14🇭🇺Hungary 15🇭🇷Croatia 16🇧🇪Belgium 17🇯🇵Japan 18🇳🇱Netherlands 19🇦🇺Australia 20🇩🇪Germany

[@karimbinbusri5044]

Wounderfull Malaysia.👍

[@AMSWingsOfLiberty]

I didn't know malaysia listed in the top 10 😮

[@syahminawi4733]

Top 10 listed above with their population 1🇮🇸Iceland - 380k 2🇮🇪Ireland - 5.1m 3🇦🇹Austria - 9m 4🇳🇿New Zealand - 5.3m 5🇸🇬Singapore - 6m 6🇨🇭Switzerland - 8.8m 7🇵🇹Portugal - 10.2m 8🇩🇰Denmark - 6m 9🇸🇮Slovenia - 2.1m 10🇲🇾Malaysia - 34.6m 9/10 of them is 10m population and below except Malaysia

[@ptaeiy]

Japan #17?? What I really liked from that study was the fact Malaysia hold top spot for ''Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict domain '', meaning we are peaceful people inside and outside haha.

[@ED.mahidi]

Kira ok lah malaysia ke 10 negara aman di dunia❤

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Love this video ❤

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!!😊

[@user-db9ek1ie8f]

Good content keep up the good work.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thanks Amin!

[@user-db9ek1ie8f]

@@Livingabroadalex Nice to have you back in Malaysia. I hope you enjoy your stay. Take care and stay safe.

[@Livingabroadalex]

@user-db9ek1ie8f Thank you!! I'm happy to be here 😁

[@mohamedsaifuddinmahmudmoha543]

Because most of our town/city planner were British University Graduates (Following British Administrative Systems), and we followed UK QAS systems, that's why Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei shares almost the same city/town planning, roads & Highway systems

[@Yasin_Affandi]

It's good to see that you spotted two Spanish guys in this vlog.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

I still remember my 9 days seven nights holiday in Spain in 1996. At that time, I was working in KLCC site office, a place where you did this interview. I had stayed in Madrid, Seville, Torrremolinos, Granada, been to Sierra Nevada, Jerez, Malaga, Cadiz and few other places in Spain. I fell in love with Europe and the UNESCO world heritage sites, they are very inspirational. 😀

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Looking at beautiful KLCC (the place), I deeply regret leaving KLCC in 1999 (the company that developed KLCC) and only joined MIDA in Dec 2002, hoping for a posting to Europe. However, in Dec 2008, I was posted to Mumbai, not my cup of tea, it was totally not the right place, not a conducive environment to broaden my horizon, I was looking for something better than KLCC. What a waste. Should have stayed firm in KLCC (the company) and enjoy my life. 😀

[@hashin]

Go malaysia!

[@NusantaraUltras]

Its really hot actually interm of the weather.

[@GobiSubramaniam]

Yes, Malaysian weather is hot. Tip - Don't wear black dress. It can get sweaty and uncomfortable. Wear something lighter like brown, green etc. It will help. Also, drink a lot of water.

[@johankamarudin5155]

The road also horn honking free right?

[@Livingabroadalex]

100%

[@macdmacd7896]

the difference is there's more madrid fans than barca in msia. what da hell.

[@azharmrose]

India , Sri Lanka, Ghana were also colonized by the British. Are they that organized?

[@kalvin7269]

Sri Lanka is organised. Almost like malaysia.

[@Livingabroadalex]

@kalvin7269 really? I have to visit

[@robinsonrex1280]

They don't have oil and gas, so they don't have the revenue to build the infrastructure that Malaysia can afford.

[@kamrulz659]

Malaysia very organised bcos the country inheritate British system in all of his administration of the country.😊

[@itawan76]

its our own system....bristish has nothing to do with it..we are friendly with all country except israel

[@mybraintalks]

Nigeria also inherited British system

[@siti857]

So does India and many many other commanwealth countries. Why not these countries are not organised. Just because we can speak English just like Phillipines does not means we inherited all British system.

[@haebeeb7264]

Lol we are greater before those imperialist looting this motherland stop glorifying the killer of your ancestors u look stupid

[@ainonali3195]

I agree with you. The British left behind the government administrative system, the health system, the land administration system, the public works system and the like but that was so long ago. Malaysians hv certainly developed on what the British left behind.

[@user-hh7yv7po8t]

Interview more people boss.ask others kind of questions maybe or give tips what is Malaysia good at..ok?

[@Livingabroadalex]

Most these people been here less than a day. Don't worry many more vids coming

[@bigtoolgarry]

​@Livingabroadalex, exactly, you'd ask the locals that, not the tourists who are trying to figure that out.

[@Livingabroadalex]

@bigtoolgarry 🍻

[@Kanayaedtz]

Salam dari green japan 🇧🇩 love you malaysia brother 🇲🇾

[@gingerBreadcool]

Yeah typical comment from haters Sounds like jealous 👎🏻

[@Kanayaedtz]

@@gingerBreadcool Hello my brother I come from 🇧🇩 we are friends 🇲🇾♥️🇧🇩

[@mohammadsyaabannordin4467]

indog so jealous with Malaysia..

[@Livingabroadalex]

How's that?

[@PrincessLyliaLylia-uo8ms]

😂😂🤦‍♀️

[@almas806]

@@Livingabroadalex He's making a snide remark at our neighbour (but in a friendly way)

[@MALAYDES]

RESPECT I'M FROM MALAYDESH COUNTRY THE REAL PEOPLE IMIGRASION BENGALI IN KUALA LUMPUR MALAYDESH ❤❤❤❤

[@timungcina]

mana2 channel berkaitan KL pasti Indon akan muncul... komen seperti anak2... 🤣🤣

[@akmalfaez8027]

Guys see this indonesian is this the manners of Indonesian? At first I think Indonesian people is good but after see this comment nahh

[@MALAYDES]

@@akmalfaez8027 no I'M FROM MALAYDESH COUNTRY THE REAL PEOPLE BENGALI IN KUALA LUMPUR MALAYDESH brother

[@timungcina]

@@MALAYDES tengok channel ko dah tahu dari indon..

[@transparention]

punye lah bersungguh dia nak troll malaysia sampai susah payah dia buat akaun letak nama malaydes, edit bendera malaysia pastu spam comment yg sama dkt page2 youtube.. lawak betul lah korg ni org indonesia

[@samueltitikon9813]

Malaysia not Muslim country.. But Islam is formal religion.Only 58%muslim other Christian, Buddhist n Hindu..

[@hypermageran1110]

Wrong dude, 63% muslims in mlysia. And mlysia is a muslim country. Only malay Muslims fought with blood n tears from outside invaders such siam, portugese, dutch, british and japan since more than 700 hundred years ago. Other than malay are imigrant who granted citizenship by our grace and goodness. History tells its all.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

​@hypermageran1110 do not play down other races in this country. You are the one fighting japanese? Do not make me laugh. The japanese barely scratch malays. The chinese and borneo sandakan people fought the hardest along with indian army, gurkhas, British.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Not all Muslims are malays. There are other races who are muslims. About 37% are not muslims here. Borneo has more Christians.

[@hypermageran1110]

​@@keangwooichoo6138u are the one who make urself laugh, not us. History never lie, like ultra kiasu lies everyday. Read the history dude, dont be so dumb. All malays are muslim. Hundreds of years before u daddy and nanny even came here, malays hv fought for this country, so dont so absurd. If not we are malay are the most kindest people, u would hv not even eat bak kut teh in peace and own 85% equities in malaysia. So dude, be grateful and thankful and dont be so arrogant n ignorance for what happens now and then.

[@hypermageran1110]

​@@keangwooichoo6138one more thing, go and see our brothers firdaus wong and prof ridhuan tee chinese muslim reverts and ask them whtaever you want about your own race regrds their view about malay and muslim in malaysia. They have the genuiene answers that u try to hide from us. The time will come soon.

[@rohaiza1617]

Ramai pengunjung luar negeri yang berpakaian kurang sopan..memandangkan Malaysia negara Islam sudah tiba masanya meyediakan etika berpakaian di negara ini

[@ericsolkamans-kj2fd]

Hi Alex, when will You be back in the Philippines? The reason I ask, no Vloggers have ever been to my Wife's village, which I now reside in. It's quite boring for most here. I did mention to Derek, from Q Adventures, that no Vloggers have never come here. I thought he might want to be the first. He's quite busy with his boat project, plus he is in the U.S. at the moment. People have asked me to be a Vloggers, I have no interest in Vlogging. I will admit, it is quite boring here. I AM never bored. I AM always looking for my water, glasses or I AM magmagna. Which means, "walk walk" or long walk in Ilocano. I LOVE adventure, but I AM more of a home body, mostly.qq If You let me know here, next time You are in the Philippines, I can give You directions. I AM obsolete to this new technology, so maybe You can mention Your email here or where to find it? Whoever wants to be first to Vlog here, I know the right people. From Barangay captains, police officers, people in political positions and locals that want to be noticed. Me, not do much. I aways l👀k forward to You next video, especially on Asia Now Official. Because it's quite comical with Your wording slip-ups. Maybe You could add, how do You say, Duhhhhh....in Tagalog? J/K LoL 😂

[@Livingabroadalex]

Hello Eric, Thank you so much for the invite and some information about yourself and your proposal. I don't have an idea as of right now! But I'll definitely keep this in mind when I return to the Philippines

[@Edwinibis1988]

Duh

[@MALAYDES]

RESPECT I'M FROM MALAYDESH COUNTRY THE REAL PEOPLE IMIGRASION BENGALI IN KUALA LUMPUR MALAYDESH ❤❤❤❤

[@gingerBreadcool]

Just saw your profile and why i am not surprised that u are from indonesia.. Indonesia being jealous to malaysia.. Always..🤦🏼‍♀️ Shame on u

[@siti857]

​@@gingerBreadcoolis he jealous that there are a lot of Bangladesh workers in Malaysia. There are a lot more Indonesians in Malaysia, cause you hardly can know because they look almost alike the malays.Except the way we carry ourselves, Malaysians are more open minded and educated. Thats the difference.

[@realhuman8032]

Bangla deshi are more educated and well manner than an Average Indon worker