I Asked Strangers In Malaysia What They Thought Of America? 🇺🇸 (I Was Taken Aback By Their Answers)

[@Resmith18SR]

You should try asking random people in the U.S. what is the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Malaysia, they will probably say, "Where's that?"

[@KakiYoutube]

not until 2nd tallest building in the world finished... they will knew.. :🤣

[@kylek2623]

🤣🤣😂

[@ghrbaa6727]

@@KakiKZbin no they wont even know

[@shukriramlee]

Because everyone know that most American have low intellectual.

[@mbb5496]

Way back then when I was in the US, they asked me where I am from. I said 'Malaysia'. The replied I got was ... Is that in middle of Texas? I lough till today. In another occasion I met a guy who said he taught in Malaysia once. He asked me .... Is people still lives on trees? I got a double laugh till now..

[@hakim304]

I think generally, when Malaysians are being honest, we usually have a negative opinion on the US. The government, gun violence and maybe ignorant people in general (Not refering to you, specifically, of course). But when asked, specially by an American, the answer would be Kanye, NY, Disney Land and etc. Haha

[@ywce191]

Bahahaha, kannn... you could just feel the hesitation before everyone's response.

[@rashidrani2333]

Exactly..we just being polite

[@louong93]

Malaysian non Malays especially Malaysian Chinese always thinks high about Singapore and Main land China but have negative minds about Malaysia . American people is one of the most highly respected people around the world because they bring down the evil regime nazi and Japan. Those people that have negative views on America is either related to mainland China supporters or anti America because of some majority racist religion believer. I am Malaysian Chinese , although west did many bad things in the past we as human being shouldn't have bad or negative thinking based on their race or nationality. Of course America have more freedom than Malaysia but everything have pro and cons. No country is perfect and we should respect regardless of race religion and nationality.

[@ywce191]

@@louong93 I don't think race has anything to do with it and neither has it anything to do with the past. The opinion on America has changed over the years. It's no longer the glorified country it once used to be by us Asians, at least to us younger generations. The gun violence, the ignorance of some of its people, the wars they get involved in. Plenty more problems but that's just something every country shares.

[@louong93]

@@ywce191 you didn't come across of really racist people. Talking nonsense about other nations but never been to country even once.

[@DaddyTesla]

one thing that makes tourists happy to be in Malaysia is that almost all Malaysians can speak English or at least they understand English

[@susanchin4117]

Totally agreed.

[@khairinuddinhanurharith3240]

I used to ask my American colleague....how much he knew about Malaysia. He replied not much. I was surprised and my knowledge about America is better than him. I told him in my school days I learned about American history and geography in general. And he was amazed and felt sorry for not learning about this country. I'm proud to be a Malaysian. Malaysia boleh....

[@scheis123]

Good to see your post and know you're still having fun. I'm surprised that more Malaysians didn't have a negative opinion of America. Not one of those people said anything bad about America and I would not have expected that. It made me feel good. Being that I live in America, my answers are biased, but the first thing I think of is BIG. It's a big country--takes 3 or 4 days to drive from one side to another. It has multiple time zones; the weather is totally different in different states; the landscape is totally different in different states such as Florida compared to Utah. Cities are big; houses are big; cars are big; food portions are big.

[@ELGtheMAN]

They just wanna appear nice in front of her Many Malaysians do not like the US. It's a bossy and hypocrite government who practised double standards worldwide. Do forget that Malaysia is Muslim majority country, so it's not a surprise that many hate the US.

[@gracefkim]

There’s definitely a lot to America and even different parts of one state differ from the other! But I also think that 3-4 days driving is also way too generous haha

[@Rapture77]

@@gracefkim I'm M'sian American funnily my M'sian roots led me to feel more at home in America than other Asians and other nationalities The reason is that both the US and Malaysia are cosmopolitan and happy cultures. I feel they're both so feeling oriented to with heart and soul compared to say Europe or further East in Asia

[@khatijah825]

Kuala Lumpur could be a mini New York. Melting pot for Asia 🌺🇲🇾

[@gracefkim]

Exactly!

[@muramasa1984]

Of course, without the gun violence.

[@solusman8200]

I notice that as a child I was in awe of the US. It was in my bucket list for places I wanted to visit. But in recent years it's seems more & more like a very scary place. Me being a Muslim certainly doesn't make it less scary.

[@Glee73]

Whether they know it or not, most Malaysians actually have some form of stereotypical view of America despite not having been there. We are totally surrounded by American culture, food, fashion, movies, music, books and of course, the media which shapes our perceptions. Also, Malaysians by nature are not very comfortable to speak their mind when asked an open ended question.

[@Hicks-g1m]

I'm an American citizen and I'm glad I don't live there anymore but I will go visit once in awhile

[@kopxpert]

I lived in the US for almost 3 years. As a Malaysian, I'm glad I don't live there anymore probably just as much as u are glad u don't live here anymore

[@athleticos99]

In Malaysia, i think best thing is food, their politeness and then the beautiful KLCC and new menara 118

[@gracefkim]

Have you ever been to America? What are the first things that come to mind when thinking America? ⬇

[@noskillz_101]

Never been to American but i’ve been to Malaysia tho

[@jayson8825]

I have and everything was expensive AF

[@leonaj.5835]

I've never seen so many obese people in my life until I went to the USA. I'm not being intentionally rude, it's just what I honestly saw. Friendly people though. I was also very exited to experience snow for the 1st time, I guess because of what I saw in American movies growing up but then realized it only looks good in Christmas pictures and greeting cards but not when you're outside in the freezing cold. I like that they have lots of natural tourist places like the Grand Canyon which can't be replicated or found anywhere else.

[@pinoyhostelstory1050]

The four weather in America is good....skiing at new York city grand central park

[@leealex24]

Btw, not sure you know, Malaysia flag is very similar to the US flag too. lol

[@Rapture77]

I'm Malaysian American, live and work in both countries and love both of them. I'm proud of my M'sian roots and the US's cosmopolitan culture.

[@dominichill1492]

I'm so glad you found people to ask about America. I think they all gave you some honest answers. Good video Grace sweetheart.

[@ZamaniSahudi]

I used to think negatively about America, until I have met someone who actually been there and he said America is really a peaceful country, when it come to the news of course the news will always share bad things or shocking news! hope one day I can visit and experience it myself!

[@shanerowe3069]

My nephew has an American Fiance and they both live in New Zealand. While she loves the US she sayes she could not live there anymore. Her parents also want to leave to move to New Zealand. I am sure it's not as bad as the news shows but you get a better perspective when you travel and the political situation in the US looks poisonous

[@azhariarif]

If you want to ask questions please go to KLCC Suria mall!! That's where Malaysians go, Jalan Alor, the street you're on is foreigners area.

[@leealex24]

Good initiative, as Malaysian from KL, I would say Malaysians here in KL view of the world is quite knowledgeable as Malaysia is generally a free democratic country with influences spread from around the world. For me, my first impression of America would be Wall Street. Since KL is like New York, hope KL has its own version of Wall Street too. hehe. :)

[@leonaj.5835]

Yes, it's called Bursa Malaysia. Are you really Malaysian or is everything you know just from watching tv, movies and social media?

[@ashtriana1]

Yes TRX tower will be the center of the area that will be akin to Wall Street in NYC... Bursa Malaysia is where the stocks are traded (Its building is near the a maybank Tower near the Pudu Bus Station. But I guess they will soon move to the TRX area where its more centralised, I guess the security commission will also move there

[@leealex24]

@@leonaj.5835 I think you are ignorant, have you ever been to wall street? Wall Street is not a stock exchange, it's a street/area where all the top investment banks and financial services companies are located. You are the one that's weird. If you don't have the chance to go wall street, I suggest you start with Google, easier for you.

[@leealex24]

@@ashtriana1 Fair point, unlike the person Leona commented above. So ignorant and try to be a smart alec.

[@leonaj.5835]

@@leealex24 Deflecting much, aren't you? LOOK UP THE DEFINITION OF WALL STREET, you bodoh. You "hope" that KL turns to YOUR IDEA of Wall Street, not realizing *you're describing any city's CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT aka CBD.* Funny, it's you who seem to not have gone out much, since SO MANY COUNTRIES IN SEA HAVE EVEN BETTER CBD's than New York now that's it festering with illegal immigrants & crime. Manila has a better CBD compared to London & New York as said by Brits & Americans themselves- in Makati and BGC area, you must never have travelled outside of Malaysia to think New York is the best, LOL! It means you've never even been to Ginza in Japan to be hoping New York comes to Kuala Lumpur! Investopedia: Wall Street is used as an umbrella term to describe the financial markets and the companies that trade publicly on exchanges throughout the U.S. This connotation has its roots in the fact that so many brokerages and investment banks historically have established HQs in and around the street, all the better to be close to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).- Ergo, WALL STREET IS FOR STOCK EXCHANGE & financial business... What? You thought it's just for movies, tv shows & decoration for tourists? SARC.

[@tontosilver6578]

I 💓 America 🤞🏻🤠 regardless of the bias and craziness of things taking place down there.... Go there and experience it, you will be amazed 😁

[@BOUNCER-911]

I love America, well I’m bias because I’m in Chicago… but I’m not surprised to some of their answers…..btw love seeing you enjoying the food..TC😘

[@gracefkim]

Exactly what I said! And chicago is beautiful too

[@BOUNCER-911]

@@gracefkim why you planning to go back home? NYC rights? I have cousin at NJ…

[@jasonwill5949]

KL looks very nice. Seems very easy to communicate

[@JackyThamGK]

as an Malaysian, you should ask random people in the America, what is the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Malaysia, i can tell 8 of 10 people don't know what is Malaysia

[@mattwinick7659]

Grace I'm glad to see more of your posts and I'm happy that you are having fun!!

[@ozymandias2k]

Funny that almost half of your respondents are not Malaysians. You went to the most touristy areas to ask this question :) By the way, you were aware that the Chinese population there don't generally converse among themselves in Malay right?

[@izrayeljunjaki6626]

gotta agree with you on that..almost all of them are not even Malaysian but tbf it does say in the title random people in Malaysia not Malaysian so yeah

[@lisahuynh3528]

I am alway excited with your videos, it inspires me to solo travel

[@gracefkim]

❤️❤️

[@oscartangoromeo003]

First thing in my mind about America.. Muricca...COWBOY wild west.. Guns.. Winchester.. route 66.. Area 51.. Cheyenne..

[@fahvm4362]

As Malaysian, geography subject is quite important. So, many of us know what is other countries, especially famous one like United Kingdom, America, Japan, Korea, France ,Saudi Arabia, etc. But not sure what others think about Malaysia.🤔

[@angus3839]

US and cowboy never separated....

[@johndoe09]

I prefer bazaar Ramadan in Singapore so organized. Almost like living in Turkey.

[@cklife1]

I'm surprised not one person mentioned Gun

[@fym216]

They said it’s land of milk and honey but sad to say it’s more chaotic and not safe coz of these random shooting of innocent civilians all over the country!

[@HEONGMENG1]

America many ❤️ many hate but overall people are nice (all mind their own business) Weather 👍.. even summer sometime you need a Jacket - morning - T-shirt evening cooling - more clothing. Los Angeles people 👍Maine - 👍👍New Yoke 50/50 ... China Town - food (fantastic) - Liberty Island... Las Vegas - champion.

[@jasonsell1435]

Hi Kim,love to see your gorgeous video.thanks you.

[@aa.r2588]

The people are so diverse. So many different countries.

[@gracefkim]

Yes so surprised with that!

[@birdseyeview219]

13:28😅🤣😅Pakistani Tourist interview. Question: "Have you ever been to America?" FIrst he shoves the partner to one side . She then tries to get involved as if to say "That man is taken!" Next; look at his reaction when she said" Have you been to America?" He immefiatlay looks at his partner as if to say, is it alright to say we have been to America without being a potential candidate for Guantanamo Bay?

[@kamenriderzo964]

The first thing in mind why I love america is the Gran Canyon and all of the National Park😍❤️🍒🍎💋😻😍🍒🍎😍

[@khazee898]

My opinion about America....First impressions how the director of film maker makes their film more interesting to watch...thats good things about America....

[@ebcho1]

Hi there from 🇲🇾 and my first thing that comes to my mind negatively was about the issue about guns and the positive I think about the US would be the Universities and the Tech scene and stuff happening there. Plus those nice natural scenery of the Grand Canyon, Yellow Stone national park, Niagara falls and Disneyland. Care to share your thoughts about the pros and cons that I just brought up. Anyway hope your govt will consider adding Malaysia on the Visa Waiver Programme country list cause the paperwork is a real killer hassle. Then again I have only been to 🇨🇦

[@blardymunggas6884]

Its ok if the keeps their gun and violence without using it against other countries. They are the land of the devil

[@zhanggaoli7260]

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[@secrets.295]

America is a great country and they do have a culture, one that is entirely different from Asia. I would say they are a lot different than Europe as well. People who said America doesn't have a culture are ignorant and probably haven't even been to America. To say America doesn't have a culture when you wear jeans, watched their movies, listen to their music, etc. That itself is contradictory

[@SSxxx18]

American culture conveyed in their textbooks was what i used to study English with when I transit from Chinese School to government school at 12 years old... taught by Peace Corp. Gosh. Since then I am stuck in American culture ! Been there 12 times. I love the Mid-West the most !

[@athleticos99]

when i think of america, yes i think of their more liberal , freedom kind of culture, such as in musics, tatoo, LBGT, freedom of speech and other kind of things. next is about their advancement, technologies, nuclear weapon as the strong power country. then of course think of their political conflict with china, then their strong brand like google, apple, coca cola, nike and lastly i love their athletes because they perform best in Olympics, such as Michael Jordan, Michael Johnson, Phelps. Serena, Venus and Coco gauff. Last but not least, their KFC and Texas friend chicken and other unknown fast food like Popeye's, Ben and Jerry ice cream, but what perplex me is the number of homelessness and food bank voucher also rises.

[@monikerpang761]

Malaysian here and if you ask me the same question my answer is probably your big film industries and freedom of speech, gun-owning, (etc). I do have concern with the US healthcare as I heard getting sick in the US costs a lot of money.

[@gracefkim]

It costs too much…

[@shimmyg68]

HGTV! I just love the interior designers!

[@cleric8543]

3:30 Indian guy said he doesn’t like The US,he rather live in his own country India ,yet living in foreign country.😂

[@ELGtheMAN]

I'm Malaysian and my view is US is a bossy country who likes to preach others while their house is in chaos, so I hope US will be much much more weakened in years to come and we in Asia would like to see China being more dominant.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Well not all people love that place due to many reasons.

[@ashtriana1]

More neutral is what we hope for, no country dominant than others...not china, not us, not india, not russia

[@Resmith18SR]

If China becomes the dominant World super power then get ready to lose any freedom you might have.

[@ELGtheMAN]

@@Resmith18SR you're really funny with the same script of no freedom. Well China is the largest trading partner of most countries in the world today. They are buying and importing stuffs from most countries today. That sound like lots of freedom to most people too with lots of money made. How about the west? Only preaching others and still think they are so-called superior.

[@ELGtheMAN]

@@ashtriana1 well, Malaysia already been pro-China since some time ago.

[@joventopinio8076]

"Kanye West" is the best answer! 😁

[@mohamedjoeharrymohamedamin5991]

You should asking fellow Americans about America. Are they really proud to be American?

[@randomrandom4050]

For me.. Spiderman. It's my fav marvel character, sec is beautiful New York city.. if Spiderman is real I will go to New York and watching him swinging around the buildings. ahh it's so cool bro.

[@kamenriderzo964]

I love america because of animal cops and the love of animals such as pets👍😍😻🍎🍒💋

[@MM-tj3ko]

Love ❤️ US sports! Warriors, Niners, Giants fan

[@pogifishing1979]

Pls.try sabah

[@dfilipino4443]

Grace we're you from in the United States just wondering

[@idawan09]

She's from New York

[@kippsguitar6539]

We're?

[@blizzard9954]

the first 2 guys u ask is not malaysian...u probably asked an india indian or bangladesh ...

[@gracefkim]

There are a lot of Indians in Malaysia! They’re Indian Malays

[@kayflip2233]

@@gracefkim I think his point is that they didn't grow up in Malaysia - they didn't have Malaysian accents. Similar to how a Chinese person that obtains American citizenship in adulthood is technically an American, but not a true born and raised American with an American accent.

[@arestir2622]

@@gracefkim Indian Malays? That's not right. 😀

[@Niftynorm1]

Great video and interesting answers. Very nice to meet Dillon, your long suffering camera man. LOL Actually very lucky guy.

[@miorf82]

Wow, nice content!!

[@stevenmcdonough7772]

America is majestic and full of adventure.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Yes full of.it

[@darrenlim5112]

First time comes to mind is pharmacy. Walmart, Target, Costco, every hypermarket has a big part of pharmacies. Every Americans are pharmacist. They heal themselves instead of calling ambulance. 🦾 This is based on my own experience. In Malaysia, hypermarkets only sell paracetamols and vitamin C/D pills.

[@spalderz]

Unlike typical Malaysians, I really like the US . I studied in US college & wish to move there if I get the opportunity.

[@bonefishgrill6382]

Everyone from another country thinks America looks like NYC and Los Angeles...

[@TitaMariamSaladBowlC02]

I hate that booza ice cream. Astagfirullah. Thanks God I never encountered that when I was there.

[@Anon798_0]

id be straight up "want some american freedom??" 😂 Jk aside. america is huge! lots of cool stuffs. american music scene has been the whole part of me growing up. but the gun law, im not fond of that in any way shape of form. from that, comes the cops unneeded stunts. but on the flipside, lots of pluses tbf. i've been to la sf and vegas. so its cool

[@fighterfighter9340]

I'm Malaysian and the first thing come to my mind when people ask about USA is their great appreciation in art and how they blend art with patriotism.

[@zhanggaoli7260]

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[@kmrulhmd9092]

1. biggest country 2.free using guns with license 3.high crime rate 4.many drugs & alcohol drink 5.free living styles

[@rizlanghazali985]

Interesting!

[@Izzahtiq]

Grace is sooo cute 😂

[@sodabella]

The first thing that came to my mind about USA is the shootings.

[@madieinduk196]

Dear kim.. please come to Sabah Malaysia

[@MrGergasikuat]

i wont buy ice cream there or just want ice cream without show. Wonder why theres no line.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

No vlogger did that before. Thumbs up. Btw i never visited america before but i went to college in canada.

[@gracefkim]

One of the first things that came to mind in Malaysia! Glad you enjoyed

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@gracefkim hope you get a good rest in bali. But i heard crowded there

[@DeltaVTX]

People are pretty much the same all over the world

[@anauhibbu6157]

Some religion?? I guess all...

[@tomhello7314]

16:20 that lady look so scared for interviewing 🤣

[@Knives6Nine]

Tell that dude at 15:45 that there is Cheese Cake Factory In Malaysia!!! STAT!!!!

[@richardbarba2736]

Hi Grace love your rave dancing skills please keep on dancing

[@babitonggek148]

why u ask like a touristy places..most of them are not even malaysians to begin with..its common sense

[@rbesenio]

Always have fun be safe and godbless always

[@kippsguitar6539]

Ask the same question in any country, same answer

[@maaduufan5140]

I'm Malaysian. I used to think America was super great until Trump took over. I love watching American movies, I guess those movies kind of brainwash my brain a little bit. But when Trump took over, I took interest in learning about America. I realized that not all things are great about America. Expensive health care, frequent school shootings, the existence of Karens, cops' violence against black people, America's invasion of Iraq & Vietnam wars. Those movies will not show you this. So my views of America drastically changed in recent years. I still think America is a great place that I would like to visit (Riding a train at Rocky mountain is my dream), but I also think that the country is not perfect & has many flaws just like other countries.

[@Muttaqi757]

Chaos is correct

[@kamenriderzo964]

I love the women in the states👍😍🍎🍒😻💋😻

[@hazmanriess8949]

USA big country, super power in military and economy, leader in space technology, involve in War WW2, Iraq, Vietnam and Afghanistan. 12 November in NY,Hollywood, Homeless in Cities,

[@wongwisata6908]

May i have some thoughts too... 1st thing and the list,about America(as for me) The most "busy body" politicians(self claimef sherrif of the world,but ignores own failures such as homeless prob,use tax money for trilions of dollar for "outerspace" that not totally important whereby they can feed their people or make better development so will creates more job,letting other "hidden hand" controls the country,"karen attitude" at unacceptable level lol,some of the police attitude towards certain people/races ,failed parenting resulting the children becomed the brats". Sort of...what comes 1stly to my mind. Im sorry..we hv failures too,but any country failed to feed their people basic compulsory needs,very hard to accept. As the Chinesse proverb says "the fish will rot starting from the head" and "There are no bad soldiers,accept bad officers". "Bad leaders created from the bad citizens". Point to ponder.(for the of the countries too)

[@syafiqprol5501]

I would say dictator 🥱

[@qeysl.3416]

pawancheek marican: jazz and musicals;

[@birdaokungurmuchahary8316]

Nice

[@carlosfairuz2054]

most of them interviewed are not malaysian, actually.....fyi

[@hkhan3535]

Why many Malaysians have never been to the US: VISA

[@gardenmiss1minkepalascalper]

He said 1) how Fortunate they are in USA not forsh 😂 What about yourself from where origin root.. What you think of America too?

[@bangbardluarbiasaderhaka4658]

If u ask me,i will said america(government)not people is a big bully

[@mohdshahrizadmohdshapi8632]

If you ask me, first thing, Yankees !!!!

[@muhammadazimabubakar2692]

Similar flag

[@Mfkriptoblank-he6lu]

i'll be honest, everytime malaysian talk about the US its either politics or war

[@iwanadicandra3509]

Banyak pemakai senjata api di Amerika , Berbeda dengan di indonesia... , ni lik gi dik nak sik ki la likik ni gik la mik ti na sik 😮👍🇮🇩

[@yourleader3511]

For the people who don’t live here they’ll soon learn these words: Racism, Murder, Guns, Karens, Ignorance, trailer parks, ghettos, etc LOL

[@jojiesumandaksabah2095]

generally America is diversity country too.

[@jasonworldwide]

Your best video 👍🏻 And, my man said Donald J. Trump! 😁👍🏻💪

[@thrilledsaitama]

2:24 this is so awkward to watch 😂😭😂

[@maannormie4509]

The awkwardness in this video is infinite

[@kamenriderzo964]

I love U.S.A because of you😍😍❤️❤️🍒🍒🍎🍎💋💋

[@pinoyhostelstory1050]

Interesting 🤔...Malaysia share same politics like that of America like Joe Biden mostly the democrats Nancy pelosi and all that..good vlog Grace 👋👍

[@kaf711]

AMERICA use to be great but slipping down fast

[@gracefkim]

ugh you know...

[@iamprenz5528]

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